Obituaries
Antoinette Alicia Knutson
Dec 2, 2023
Our beloved sister, aunt and friend Antoinette "Annie" Knutson, age 63 of St. Paul Park passed away December 2, 2023 in her home after a long battle fighting several health issues.
Annie was born to Orville and Marjorie (Frank) Knutson on December 9, 1959 in Hastings, Minnesota. She graduated from nursing school and became an LPN. Annie was very...
Barbara Ann Hugare
Nov 28, 2023
Barbara Hugare, of Cottage Grove, MN peacefully passed away on her 86th birthday with family and friends by her side on November 28, 2023.
Memorial Service will be 11:00 am on Friday, December 8, 2023 at Lighthouse Baptist Church - 9979 80th Street S., Cottage Grove, MN with a visitation beginning one hour prior to service at the church. Private...
Larry R. Strom
Nov 26, 2023
Larry R. Strom, age 76, of St. Paul, MN passed away on November 26, 2023 with his wife, Diana, by his side and supported by the love of friends and family.
Larry was born and raised in St. Paul, one of four boys in a home where delicious treats were baked on Saturdays, and the importance of doing good for others was always emphasized....
Lona E. Running
Nov 26, 2023
Lona E. Running, age 89, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 26, 2023 in the comfort of her home with her loved ones by her side.
Preceded in death by daughter, Dorothy “Dolly”; grandchildren, Lance, David, Jill, Josie, and Tiombe; parents, Arthur and Esther Swanson; and brothers, Norman Dornfeld and Kenneth Swanson.
Survived by devoted husband of...
Christopher Swanson
Nov 23, 2023
Christopher Michael Swanson, 40 of St. Paul, Minnesota passed away on November 23rd, 2023 after decades of struggling to find his peace. Chris was born to parents Dick and Kari Swanson on May 6, 1983 and lived his childhood in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. Chris was predeceased by his grandparents, Melvin and Arline Swanson, Marion Curtis, and uncle, Jay LaFin. ...
Claire Martyce Christopherson
Nov 17, 2023
Claire Christopherson, 97 of Stillwater, formerly of St. Paul Park, MN passed away on November 17, 2023 and is now in the presence of her Lord and Savior, whom she lived her life in service to.
Claire was born on December 12, 1925, to the parents Carl and Eunice Peterson. She later became a missionary with TEAM in South Africa...
Doreen Zacharias
Nov 17, 2023
Doreen Zacharias, 91 of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully with her family by her side November 17, 2023.
Funeral Service will be held at 1 pm Tuesday, November 21, 2023 with visitation beginning at 12 pm at All Saints Lutheran Church 8100 Belden Blvd.; Cottage Grove, MN. Luncheon following service.
Doreen was born September 12, 1932 of the parents Cecil...
Gerald Franklin Kruse
Nov 15, 2023
Gerald "Jerry" Kruse, age 89 of St. Paul Park passed away peacefully November 15, 2023.
Jerry was born on September 6, 1934 to the parents Franklin and Kaleyon Kruse in St. Paul, MN.
Jerry is survived by sister Elizabeth "Betty" Denessen of Escanaba, MI; sister in law Kathy Clark; nieces Melissa (Scott Skiba) Clark and Jessica Clark; and other...
Frederic Moche
Nov 14, 2023
See French version of Frederic's obituary below.
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Frederic F. Moche of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday November 14, 2023, surrounded by his wife and children.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 am, Saturday, January 20, 2024 at The Church...
Scott and Sandi Johnson
Nov 13, 2023
Scott and Sandra "Sandi" Johnson, ages 51 and 55, of Spring Lake Park, MN died November 13, 2023 when tragically struck in a motor vehicle accident. As most everyone who reads this will know, Scott and Sandi were just great people. Loved by everyone who met them, and the kind of people who would to anything for anyone. All of us,...
Dianne Margaret Hannan
Nov 12, 2023
Dianne “Dena” Margaret Hannan (Gehrman), of Hastings, passed away on November 12, 2023.
Dianne was preceded in death by her husband, Frank, her brother, Don, and her parents, Charlie and Gert. She is survived by her sisters, Kay and Joyce; her children, Don (Charlene) Lindorfer, Jenny Lemmer (John Deuhs) and Colleen (Don) Rivers; and her grandchildren, Jared (Natalie), Ali, Nick,...
Todd Pommerening
Nov 11, 2023
Todd Pommerening, age 59,
Passed away on November 11, 2023. He was born on March 10, 1964, in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Todd was known for his easy-going nature, quick wit, and friendly personality. Todd grew up in Cottage Grove, Minnesota and he attended Woodbury High School where he graduated in 1982. In November of 1996, he welcomed his first daughter,...
Kathleen "Kathy" Bracher
Nov 10, 2023
Bracher, Kathleen “Kathy” (nee DeYoung)
Age 78 of White Bear Lake, formerly of Cottage Grove. Went to be with her Lord and Savior upon passing away peacefully on November 10, 2023, after a valiant battle with Alzheimer's. Preceded in death by parents Elmer and Doris DeYoung, niece Karen DeYoung, son-in-law Jason Clausen, brother David DeYoung, nephew Todd Bracher and brothers-in-law...
John "Jack" Sherer
Nov 9, 2023
John "Jack" Sherer
Age 74, of Cottage Grove,
Died peacefully in his sleep Thursday, November 9, 2023. Jack was born July 8, 1949 in St. Paul to Bing and Vi (Meier) Sherer. He grew up in St. Paul with his 6 siblings. In 1967 he graduated from St. Bernards High School. On May 16, 1970 he married Pati Schmidt. Together...
Yvonne Brewster-Bartusch
Nov 9, 2023
Yvonne Brewster-Bartusch
February 14, 1959 – November 9, 2023
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Yvonne Brewster-Bartusch from an extended illness on November 9, 2023, at her home, surrounded by loved ones. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Stephen John.
Born in St. Paul on February 14, 1959, Yvonne was the...
Jeanette Giron
Nov 7, 2023
Jeanette, 103, passed away peacefully at Sholom Home East in St. Paul, MN on November 7, 2023, following a brief illness. She was born in Leadmine, WI on August 30, 1920. She is preceded in death by her husband Peter, parents Jennie and Albert Driscoll, brother LaMoine Driscoll, cousin Loren Farrey, and granddaughter Maria.
Jeanette is survived by her daughters...
Matthew Aaron Porett
Nov 6, 2023
Matthew Porett, age 54, died unexpectedly at home on Monday, November 6, 2023, in Cottage Grove, MN. He was a loyal and devoted husband, son, brother and friend. He will be sorely missed by family and friends all over the world.
Matthew was born in Philadelphia, PA on December 17, 1968, to Jane and Tom Porett. He attended Haverford High...
Zachary Taylor Quiboloy
Nov 6, 2023
Zachary Quiboloy, age 33 of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully with his family by his side on November 6th, 2023.
There will be a Celebration of Life Gathering from 2-4 pm on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at Kok Funeral Home 7676 80th Street S.; Cottage Grove, MN 55016.
Zack was born February 8, 1990 to the parents Eller Quiboloy...
Kathryn Kuder
Nov 4, 2023
Kathryn "Kathy" Lenore (Johnson) Kuder, formerly of Saint Paul and Woodbury, passed away surrounded by her family on November 4, 2023, at the age of 78, following a courageous battle with aggressive lung cancer.
A Memorial Service to celebrate Kathryn's life will be held at 3:30 pm on Sunday, November 26, at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street S., Cottage...
Robert "Bob" Zilla
Nov 4, 2023
Robert “Bob” Zilla, age 64, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, formerly of Webb Lake, Wisconsin and Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 4, 2023. He was a graduate of Simley High School. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and working on cars. Bob will be remembered as always being positive no matter what life threw at him. He could...
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