Obituaries

Sharon Pederson

Jan 18, 2020

Sharon K. Pederson, age 72, originally of Preston, MN and most recently a resident of Cape Coral, FL and Cottage Grove, MN, passed away January 18, 2020, after battling cancer for 16 months.

Visitation will be 4:00pm to 7:00pm, Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 – 80 th Street S., Cottage Grove, MN. Funeral...

Sigurd "Sig" Vick Jr

Jan 16, 2020

Sigurd “Sig” Vick Jr., age 89, of Cottage Grove, passed away on January 16, 2020.

Sig is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Janet.

Loving father of Lawrence, Barbara Pilot, David "Pete"; 9 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; brothers, Donny and Roger; sisters, Judy and Luverne; many nieces & nephews.

Memorial Service Saturday, January...

Melissa Brennan

Jan 7, 2020

Melissa A. Brennan, age 33, of Saint Paul Park, passed away surrounded by family on January, 7 2020. Melissa is survived by her loving children, Gage & Danielle; mother, Cheryl (Ken Larsen); sisters, Lorraine (Brian) Lennartson, Rachel (Ethan Ventrone), and Sarah; nieces, Haley & Skyllar; and nephew, Tyler. She is preceded in death by father, David C. Brennan; brother,...

Judith "Judy" Cooper

Jan 3, 2020

Judith “Judy” Cooper, age 74, of Cottage Grove passed away on January 3, 2020.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Elizabeth (Cooper) Grayson; sister, Barbara Ochieng; brother, James Grayson; aunt, Evelyn (Cooper) Pearson.

Judy is survived by her son, Will (Tameka Williams) Cooper; grandchildren, Kiah, Charles and Richard Calhoun; nieces, Theresa (Derrick) Washington...

Robert Talledge

Jan 2, 2020

Robert W. Talledge, age 78 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully at home on January 2, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.

Memorial service will be 11 am, Friday, January 24, 2020 at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 7000 Hinton Ave. S., Cottage Grove with visitation one hour prior.  Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.

Robert W....

Kathryn "Katy" Jesse

Jan 1, 2020

Kathryn “Katy” Jesse, age 97, of St. Paul Park, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2020.

Katy was born in Mobridge, SD and married Lester on November 28, 1945 in Mobridge. The couple moved to St. Paul Park in May 1946.

She worked at St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company from 1959-1969 and returned...

Robert "Bob" Simpson

Jan 1, 2020

Robert “Bob” L. Simpson, age 80, of Cottage Grove, passed away on January 1, 2020 after courageously battling cancer.

He is preceded in death by loving wife of 39 years, Takeko.

Bob is survived by sons, Bob (Amy), Dave (Triah) and daughter, Christine Meaders; grandchildren, Alicea (R.J) White, Jarin, Taylor, Alexa, Lauren, Nolan, and Naomi;...

Betty Daddario

Dec 30, 2019

Betty M. Daddario, age 93, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 30, 2019.

Memorial Service 1 PM, Thursday, January 9, 2020 at Tinucci’s Restaurant, 396 21st Street, Newport, MN, 55055.

Interment to follow at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Cemetery, St. Paul Park, MN.

Memorials are preferred to Stone Soup Thrift...

Dorothy Witzel

Dec 24, 2019

Dorothy L. Witzel, age 91, a long time resident of Newport, passed away December 24, 2019.

Memorial service will be 10:30 am Monday, December 30, 2019 at Newport Lutheran Church, 900 – 15 th Street, Newport.  A private interment will be held at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.

Dorothy Lenore (Melin) Witzel was born August 7,...

Robert "Bob" Cripe

Dec 24, 2019

Robert “Bob” D. Cripe, age 85, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2019 while surrounded by loving family, after a short battle with cancer.

Preceded in death by devoted wife of 56 years, Iada. Survived by son, Daniel; granddaughters, Erin (Chris) Pickar and Lauren Cripe; great-grandchildren, Michael Hodge, Madelyn and Miles Pickar, and Maeve...

Philip Owusu

Dec 23, 2019

Philip Owusu, age 43 of Cottage Grove, made a peaceful transition to be with the Lord on December 23, 2019.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 am, Friday, January 24, 2020 at The Church of St. Rita, 8694 – 80th Street S., Cottage Grove, with visitation from 9 am until the time of service.

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Darwin Trebesch

Dec 21, 2019

Darwin Trebesch, age 78 of Bloomington, formerly of Inver Grove Heights and Cottage Grove, passed away December 21, 2019.

Funeral 11:00 am, Monday, December 30, 2019 with visitation starting at 9:00 am at Bloomington Lutheran Church, 9350 Portland Ave. S., Bloomington.  Private interment Newport Cemetery.

Darwin Charles Trebesch was born January 17, 1941 in Mahnomen,...

Carole Soby

Dec 20, 2019

Carole M. Soby, age 79, of Cottage Grove, passed away on December 20, 2019.

Carole’s strong faith was demonstrated through her love of friends and family as she prayed for and encouraged others in their personal walk with Christ. Her love for Rick and their strong relationship is a great example of a Godly marriage.

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Betty Stapf

Dec 19, 2019

Betty J. Stapf, age 83, of Cottage Grove passed away on December 19, 2019.

She is preceded in death by her husband, David and brother, Harry.

Betty is survived by her children, Mike (Michele) and Julie Stapf; grandchildren, Scott (Cara) and Kerry Stapf; 1 great-grandchild, Elanor; sister, Margaret Stewart; Betty’s extended Scottish family, Betty (Gavin)...

Patricia "Pat" Muellner

Dec 16, 2019

Patricia "Pat" Muellner, age 70 of St. Paul Park, passed away on December 16, 2019.

Memorial service will 1:00 pm, Saturday, December 21, 2019 at Rose of Sharon Lutheran Church, 6875 Jamaica Avenue S., Cottage Grove with visitation starting at 12:30 until the time of the service.

Pat is survived by her husband Greg; daughter Tina and...

Garel Link

Dec 14, 2019

Garel Link, age 101, of St. Paul, Minnesota

Our Precious Mom, Grandma, and Great- Grandma

Passed away peacefully on December 14, 2019. Born on January 21, 1918 in Rockford, Minnesota. Preceded in death by husband, Byron Link; her parents, Walter and Mary Hohl; sisters, Florence Hohl, Charlotte Oman, Helen Spratt, Betty Oliver, Lula Leider, and...

Ronald Brozek

Dec 14, 2019

Ronald Brozek, age 72 of St. Paul Park, passed away December 14, 2019.

A private interment will be held at Ft Snelling National Cemetery.

Cheryl Anderson

Dec 10, 2019

Cheryl M. Anderson, age 68, of Cottage Grove

Beloved Wife, Mother, and Grammys

Passed away on December 10, 2019 in her home. Survived by children, George (Kelly), Jodi (Steve) Christensen, and Krista (Charley) Rogers; grandchildren, Devin, Noah, Brandon, Jacob, Makayla, and Sophia; great grandchildren, Harper and Greyson; sisters, Barbara Orloske and Laurie (Owen) Abel; brothers,...

Laurie Newman

Dec 10, 2019

Laurie Newman, age 53, of St. Paul Park

Beloved Wife, Mom, and Abba

Passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 while surrounded by her loving family. Survived by husband of 33 years, Glen; daughter, Danielle (Jerry) Kenyon; son, Ryan (fiancée, Jamie Seeger); grandchildren, Makenna, Olivia, Lillianna, Brayden, and Lacey; parents, Joseph and Patricia Franek; sister,...

Robert Elfstrum

Dec 9, 2019

Robert Elfstrum, age 81 of Cottage Grove, passed away December 9, 2019.

Memorial service will be 10 am, Friday, December 13, 2019 at Rose of Sharon Lutheran Church, 6875 Jamaica Ave. S., Cottage Grove with visitation one hour prior.  Interment will be at the Ft. Snelling National Cemetery with military honors.  The family would like to thank...