Obituaries

Shelly Brown

Dec 8, 2019

Shelly Lynn Brown, age 54, of St. Paul Park/Hackensack passed away unexpectedly on December 8, 2019.

She is preceded in death by parents, James and Janet White; puppy, Kiki.

Shelly is survived by her fiancée, Troy; sons, Brandon (Cassi Murphy) and Chad (Morgan Viertel); siblings, Tim White, Jim (Deanne) White, Kelly (Dave) Little; grandchildren, Kayden,...

Carol Muellner

Dec 8, 2019

Carol Jean Muellner, age 77 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully December 8, 2019.

Private family services are planned.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Timothy, mother Mary, father Frank, and sister, Mary Ann Keintz.  Carol is survived by her sister, Margaret Keintz and sons, Paul (Roberta), Mark (Janelle) and Joel (Kristine) Muellner;...

Nancy Sweningson

Dec 6, 2019

Nancy J. Sweningson, age 87, of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully on December 6, 2019.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Dorothy Pedersen; brother, Jerry.

Nancy is survived by her children, Gail (Jon) Ivesdale, Judy (Dave) Bork, Dennis (Bonnie) Sweningson, Ellen (Steve) Laska; grandchildren, Jeff, Joe, and Laura.

Funeral...

Axel "Bud" Bloomquist

Dec 4, 2019

Axel “Bud” Bloomquist, age 89, of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully on December 4 , 2019.

Bud was a lifetime member of the Cottage Grove Community Club, Charter Member East Cottage Grove Fire Deparement-25 years, first pres. East Cottage Grove Scramblers Snowmobile Club, Gun Safety instructor and snowmobile safety instructor.

He is preceded in death...

Robert "Bob" Wacker

Dec 3, 2019

Robert “Bob” Wacker, age 57 of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on December 3, 2019 at home due to natural causes.

Funeral service will be 1:30 pm, Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street S., Cottage Grove with visitation from at 11 am until the time of service.

Robert was born...

Gaston LeViege Jr.

Dec 3, 2019

Gaston John LeViege Jr., age 71, of Woodbury

Retired from Ford Motor Company

Passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2019.

Preceded in death by father, Gaston S. LeViege; sister, Rose Marie LeViege; brothers, Richard LeViege, James LeViege, and Alfonzo Haynes. Survived by wife, Carol LeViege; children, Marlin Scott, Gaston III (Mai) LeViege, Iysha...

Gloria Constable

Nov 26, 2019

Gloria Dawn Marie Constable, age 96, of Cottage Grove, passed away on November 26, 2019.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles; son, Scott.

Gloria is survived by her children, Richard (Carole) and Karen (Herb) Haehnel; grandchildren, Richard Jr (Darla), Carl (Victoria), Dawn (Joe) Barthel, Craig (Michele) Haehnel, James Constable, Angie Constable; 8...

Dale Miller

Nov 26, 2019

Dale D. Miller, age 85, of Gray Cloud Island and St. Paul Park, MN passed away peacefully on November 26, 2019 with his family by his side. He was born on March 5, 1934 in Springfield, MN. Dale was a sweet loving husband, wonderful father, and a great friend. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years,...

Jeanette Hagel

Nov 21, 2019

Jeanette Jean Hagel, age 92, of Norris Square Care Center, Cottage Grove, MN, formerly of Shawano. August 13, 1927- November 21, 2019. Married on June 28, 1952 to Eugene (Geno) for 56 years.

She was a devoted wife and mother. Jeanette worked for a short time at Evergreen Nursing Home as a cook and catered the board...

John Singer

Nov 18, 2019

John M. Singer, age 74, of Cottage Grove, passed away in the loving presence of family on November 18, 2019.

He was a member of the Minnesota National Guard.  He volunteered for many years at St. Rita’s Church, Friends in Need Food Shelf, as well as many youth activities for his children. John was also an avid Packers...

Dorothy "Dodie" Ringeisen

Nov 18, 2019

Dorothy "Dodie" Ringeisen, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, age 78, of St. Paul Park, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, November 18th, 2019.

Dodie enjoyed the antique business for the past 38 years. She enjoyed spending time fishing at Horse Lake in Wisconsin. She was the store manager at Missouri Mouse Antique Store in St. Paul...

Mark Lindala

Nov 18, 2019

Mark K. Lindala, age 65, of Newport, passed away on November 18, 2019.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Raymond (Grace) Hennen and Clarence (Ada) Dueffert.

Mark is survived by his father, Kenneth (Renea) Lindala; mother, Janice Lindala; siblings, Scott Lindala, PattiJo Hayes, Vicki (Ed) Score and Joy (Phil) Buettner; and many nieces...

Audrey Van Wambeke

Nov 18, 2019

Audrey Van Wambeke, age 80 of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on November 18, 2019.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 am, Friday, November 22, 2019 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Ave., St. Paul Park, with visitation one hour prior.  Private family interment will be at the Roselawn Cemetery in Roseville.  In lieu...

Kathleen Waller

Nov 16, 2019

Kathleen Ann Waller (nee Keller), loving wife, mother, and grandmother, age 75, of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 16, 2019.

Kathy enjoyed cooking for her family and spending time with her loved ones. Preceded in death by parents, Richard Keller and Elizabeth Monson; grandparents, Donald and Mary Love; and brother, John Monson. Survived by...

Mary Gallup

Nov 13, 2019

Mary Louise Gallup, age 80, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 surrounded by loving family.

Preceded in death by son, Charles; and parents, Charles and Eleanor Jones. Survived by husband of 57 years, Albert; children, Albert Jr. (Karen), Melissa (Desiree) and Julie (René) Massong; and all her furry grandpets.

Services...

June Mueller

Nov 12, 2019

June Mueller, age 93 of Cottage Grove, passed away November 12, 2019.

Memorial service will be 1:00 pm Sunday, December 8, 2019 at All Saint’s Lutheran Church, 8100 Belden Blvd, Cottage Grove with visitation one hour prior.  Private interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.  Memorials may be directed to the American Heart Association or All Saints Lutheran...

Nancy Wright

Nov 8, 2019

Nancy Jo Wright, age 83, of Cottage Grove, passed away on November 8, 2019.

She is preceded in death by infant daughter; parents, Leonard and Ellen Hettinger; brother, Jack Hettinger; nephew, Jim Hettinger; and great-grandson, Deaken Scot Wright.

Nancy is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Withee; children, John (Kim), Ted, Susie (Tim...

Judith Guy

Nov 6, 2019

Judith Susan Guy, age 76 of Cottage Grove, passed away November 6, 2019, peacefully at her home surrounded by her beloved family.

A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2019 from 11:00 am – 1:30 pm at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 – 80th Street S., Cottage Grove.  In honor of Judy’s love...

Carl Nelson

Nov 1, 2019

Carl Nelson, age 81, of St. Paul Park, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 1, 2019 in Anoka, Minnesota.

Preceded in death by parents, Edwin and Selma; and brother, Stan. Survived by daughter, Kim Kinnunen; grandchildren, Zach (Brittany) and Clarita Kinnunen; great grandchildren, Sage Laliberte, Mahala Dodge, Cole and Maverick Johnson; siblings, Vi Awlwes and Harold (Dandrea)....

Bonnie Lowe

Oct 31, 2019

Bonnie A. Lowe, age 53, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2019 while surrounded by loving family and friends.

Preceded in death by mother and father in law, Milton and Eileen Lowe; and father, Robert Rumpza; grandparents, Luella, Alvina, and Robert Schlekewy and Benedict Rumpza. Survived by loving husband of 30 years, Gregg; daughter,...