Obituaries
Jeanette "Jenny" Rodriguez
Jun 25, 2025
Jeanette (Jenny) Rodriguez, 47, of Cottage Grove, is no longer with us as her passing was discovered on June 25th, 2025. Tragically, Jenny lost her battle with mental illness.She came into the world on February 6, 1978, to Dale and Hildegard Cavalier. She grew up in Saint Paul Park, Minnesota, where she created many amazing memories with her family and...
Michael L. Palmer
Jun 22, 2025
Michael L. Palmer, age 61, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, passed unexpectedly due to a heart-related illness, at his home, on June 22, 2025. He discovered this illness by training to run a 5K with his son-in-law, which resulted in chest pain. Mike had two stents placed on May 1, 2025, and was recovering well. He was feeling like himself and...
Norma Jean Johnson (Knutson)
Jun 20, 2025
Norma Jean Johnson (Knutson) passed away peacefully on June 20, 2025, at the age of 92.
Norma was born in Ridgeland, WI, on January 22nd, 1933. She was the 8th of 9 children born to John and Clara Knutson (Gravermoen).
She went to school in Ridgeland until the 10th grade. She really loved school, but thought she should contribute to the household...
Garfield Emmanuel Smith
Jun 12, 2025
In Loving Memory of Garfield Emmanuel Smith
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Garfield Emmanuel Smith at the age of 79, who went home to be with the Lord on June 12th, 2025. Garfield was a devoted husband, loving father, cherished uncle, and adoring grandfather. His life was defined by an unwavering commitment to his faith,...
Donna Marie Houseman
Jun 12, 2025
Donna Houseman, age 99 of Plymouth, MN formerly of Cottage Grove, MN passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025.
Memorial service will be 11 AM on Friday, July 11, 2025 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street S., Cottage Grove with visitation one hour prior from 10-11 AM. Refreshments and cookies will be served after the service followed by interment at...
Sharon Valento
Jun 9, 2025
Sharon Valento, age 80 of St. Paul Park, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2025.
A memorial service will be 11:00 am on Friday, June 13, 2025 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street S., Cottage Grove with visitation one hour prior. The committal service will be held at Resurrection Cemetery with lunch following.
Sharon May (Rose) Valento was born on March...
Tony Carl Buggs
Jun 7, 2025
Tony Carl Buggs, age 61, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at United Hospital on June 7, 2025. Tony was born to Thomas A. Buggs and Pamela R. Buggs on October 20, 1963. Tony had two sisters, Tina (Billy) Fisk and Angela Bracy. Tony was uncle to one niece, three nephews, and great nieces and nephews.
One of Tony's greatest...
Therese H. Schiefelbein
Jun 7, 2025
Therese H. Schiefelbein, 59, of Cottage Grove, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 7, 2025, in her home.
Therese Helen Schiefelbein was born on January 5, 1966, in St. Paul, MN, the daughter of Arnold and Helen (Casper) Ludwig. She grew up in St. Paul and attended Johnson High School, where she met her husband of 35 years, Gary Jay...
Charlotte "Char" Henry
Jun 7, 2025
Charlotte "Char" C. Henry (Nankivell)
Char, 75, of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Lexington Pointe Senior Living surrounded by family.
A celebration of Char's life will be held on Saturday June 28, at 11:00 AM at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th St S, Cottage Grove, MN. Visitation one hour before and lunch following. In...
Timothy "Tim" Allen Grover
Jun 6, 2025
Timothy A. Grover, 65, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025, at his home in Sturgeon Lake, surrounded by family and friends.
Originally from Mounds View, Tim lived in St. Paul Park before settling in Sturgeon Lake in 2022. He was a talented sign painter and proud member of Local 880, IUPAT82.
He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Patricia;...
Debra Ann Richert (Larsen)
Jun 4, 2025
On June 4th, 2025, the world lost a truly remarkable woman. Debra Ann Richert (Larsen) passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of strength, wit, beauty and deep unwavering love.
Deb was born February 20th, 1964, in Omaha, Nebraska. She had a heart that loved deeply and fully; she had the ability to light up a room and make even a...
Philip "Phil" James Dreyer
May 31, 2025
Phil Dreyer, age 65 of Cottage Grove, MN passed away unexpectedly on May 31, 2025.
Visitation will be 4-7 pm on Monday, June 16, 2025 at Kok Funeral Home: 7676 80th Street S., Cottage Grove, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11am on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at St. Thomas Aquinas: 920 Holley Ave., St. Paul Park, MN...
Rachel Elizabeth Schafer
May 28, 2025
Rachel Elizabeth Schafer, age 91, of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 28, 2025.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at St. Thomas Aquinas, 920 Holley Ave., St. Paul Park, MN with a visitation from 10-11 AM. Following the service, burial will take place at St. Thomas...
Norma Jean Sweigart
May 26, 2025
Norma Jean Sweigart, age 90, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota passed away peacefully on Monday, May 26, 2025.
Norma Jean Shue was born on December 14, 1934 in York, Pennsylvania to John and Crissie Shue. She started taking piano lessons early in life. At around age 13, she met Harvey Clay Sweigart, her first and only love. Friends at first, then romance....
Sharon Rae Wies (nee Burns)
May 23, 2025
Sharon Rae Wies (nee Burns), age 70, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully Friday, May 23, 2024, after a fierce and determined four-year fight against lung cancer.
She was preceded in death by parents James and Lois Burns and sister Katie.
Survived by her beloved husband Clif of 31 years, daughters Melissa Hemquist (Brenda), Monica Cook (Ross) and son Jason Wies (Rennae),...
Mary Lou Johnson
May 17, 2025
Mary Louise Johnson, age 93 of Cottage Grove, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 17, 2025.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 AM on Friday, May 30, 2025 at the Church of St. Rita, 8694 80th Street S.; Cottage Grove, MN with a visitation from 10-11 AM. All are invited to a luncheon following the...
Bonita "Bonnie" Helen (Kane) Zeilinger
May 12, 2025
Bonita “Bonnie” Helen (Kane) Zeilinger passed away peacefully on May 12, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 87. While our hearts are heavy with her passing, we rejoice in knowing she has been welcomed into the arms of God—a homecoming filled with love, peace, and the everlasting comfort of her deep faith.
Born on May 28, 1937,...
Linda L. Spies
May 12, 2025
Linda L. Spies, age 77, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 12, 2025.Preceded in death by parents, Leonard and Leila Mork; siblings, Maxine Boehnke, Roger Mork, and Julie McCarty. Survived by husband, Ron; sons, Terence (Wendy) and Daniel (Dawn); grandsons, August, Blue, and Carsten; siblings, Alan Mork, Diane Stegemann, Peggy Kenney, Bradley Mork, Sandy Hocraffer; and other...
David "Daisy" Kunde
May 11, 2025
David F. (Daisy) Kunde lost his battle with cancer May 11, 2025. David was born December 25, 1959 to Angie (Kunde-Oney). Angie later married Harold Kunde, who adopted David.
David served in the Coast Guard and was an avid supporter of veterans. In his free time he loved playing video games, racing his remote control cars, playing his prized pinball machine,...
Mary Spies
May 10, 2025
Mary Spies, age 78, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 10, 2025. Preceded in death by parents, Clarence and June Spies; brother, Don Spies; and sister-in-law, Bonnie Spies. Survived by daughters, Marni (Matt) Wilson and Shannon (Terry) Hagness; grandchildren, Danny, Abby, Charlie, Lily, and Anni; and siblings, Jeanne Goetzke, Robert Spies, Jacqueline Spies, and Richard Spies; and...
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