Obituaries

Jun 4, 2019

Chad Paul Vandelogt, 43, passed away suddenly on June 4, 2019.

There will be a celebration of Chad's life on Friday, June 21, 2019 from 4:30-7:30 at Cherokee Regional Park, 700 Cherokee Heights Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55107.

In a blink he was gone from this world, a victim of severe depression, a disease that, in...

May 31, 2019

Adeline Mary Rumpca (nee Kulesa)

May 3, 1936 – May 31, 2019

It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of Adeline from Cottage Grove, MN surrounded by loved ones at the age of 83. She was an ovarian cancer survivor who died peacefully of natural causes. Adeline was born in Waubay, SD....

May 29, 2019

Marian "Inky" B. (nee Sherer), age 86, of Newport, MN, formerly of St. Paul, MN died on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 from lung cancer.

Preceded in death by husband, Kenneth; parents; and brother. Survived by children, Roger (Maribeth), Tim (Wanda), and Denise (Mike) Tyra; honorary son, Troy (Colleen) Grundtner; grandchildren, Tim aka LT, Keri (Jesse), Brian (Carrie),...

May 27, 2019

Donald E. Ringblom, age 91, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully to the Lord on Monday, May 27, 2019 while surrounded by loved ones.

Preceded in death by parents, Hjalmar and Margaret; sisters, Lorna (Charlie) Mecklenburg and Dorothy (Paul) Brandt; brothers, Milton and Leonard; son-in-law, Craig Peterson; grandson-in-law, Andrew Slavik; and great- granddaughter, Hannah. Survived by wife,...

May 26, 2019

Gregory Lee Norum, age 67, of Hastings, passed away in his wife’s arms on Sunday, May 26, 2019.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Arne and Gloria Norum.

Greg is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Mary Jo; daughters, Heidi Ann (Brian) Corcoran, Julie (Jeff Dullum), Annie (David Hafiz); grandchildren, Brady,...

May 24, 2019

Richard R. Nielsen, age 81, of Cottage Grove, passed away Friday, May 24, 2019. Dick is preceded in death by his parents, brother Bob, and granddaughter Maren Engebretson Dahlke. He is survived by; his wife, of 61 years Joanne Samec Nielsen, his sister Mary Nielsen, Children Bob (Sara), Tom (Mary), Renee Engebretson (Jim), Dick (Dale), Ann Hilt (Tom), James...

May 24, 2019

We have said goodbye to one of the greatest women one could have ever known, Aryls Viola Mignette Najarian, often referred to as Mig, Miggie, Grandmig and Mignette. Mignette peacefully passed into heaven on May 24, 2019 at 10:05 am at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN. She suffered a massive stroke on April 17th just before Easter and...

May 19, 2019

Angela Capocasa, age 48 of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on May 19, 2019.

There will be a celebration of life starting at 12 noon on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at the Red Barn VFW Post 8752, 9260 E. Point Douglas Road in Cottage Grove.

Angela was preceded in death by fiancé, John Webber, and...

May 18, 2019

Carol Jean Houdek, age 87, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota was born on January 28, 1932 in Rowena, Minnesota, and passed on May 18, 2019.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 66 years, Dean, and her two sons, Dennis (Jane) and Gary (Diane), along with grandchildren, Zachary, Kaley, Emily, Ashley and Peter, and great-grandchildren, Wyatt and...

May 17, 2019

Dorothy “Diddy” I. Gardner, age 86, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 17, 2019 while surrounded by her loving family.

Preceded in death by husband, Kenneth; parents, Russell and Irene Dick; sister, Mary (Bob) Donaldson. Survived by children, Mike (Barb), Sean, Dan (Tracy), Dave (Val), Ken (Sarah), Steve, and Terry (Cindy); many grandchildren and...

May 17, 2019

Marsha Rae Kveton, age 79, of Woodbury, went to be with Jesus on Friday, May 17, 2019 from complications sustained from an automobile accident.

Marsha was an extraordinary wife, mother and friend. She married Richard “Dick” Kveton on June 29, 1963. They were married for 52 and a half years before Dick passed away in 2015. Together...

May 15, 2019

Robert “Bob” Brandt, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, age 80, of Cottage Grove, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2019.

He is survived by loving wife, Carol; his sons, Jeff and Ken (Amy); grandsons, Colin and Nick; brother, Bill (Mary); and sister, Maryann (Gerry) Guertin.

Visitation will be held 6-8 PM, Sunday, May 19, 2019 at...

May 14, 2019

Thomas C. Krech, age 71 of Cottage Grove, passed away on May 14, 2019 of natural causes.

Funeral service will be 11 am, Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th St.. S. Cottage Grove, with visitation one hour prior.  Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery.  In honor of Tom, please wear red, white and blue...

May 10, 2019

Dolores Fleming

Nee (Fuenffinger)

Age 84, of Cottage Grove

Passed away peacefully on Friday, May 10, 2019.

She is preceded in death by her sisters, Marie Fuenffinger and Rosemary Berglund.

Dolores is survived by her husband, Maurice Fleming; sons, Brian and Brad; sister, Elizabeth Rogalla; brothers, Andrew and Joseph....

May 8, 2019

Marjorie DeBace, age 96 of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2019.

Private services will be planned.

She is survived by her children Claudia (David) Osterman, David (Betty) DeBace, Nancy Hedberg, Janet (Richard) Rock, Richard DeBace, Roger DeBace; grandchildren Lynne (Randall Prochowitz) Tischler, Gregg (Michelle) Tischler, Michelle DeBace, Nicole (Daniel) Rech, Brian DeBace,...

May 4, 2019

Albert “Al” D. Boche, Sr., age 82, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 4, 2019.

Preceded in death by wife, Shirley; parents, Albert and Kathrine. Survived by sons, Albert Jr. (Susan) and John (Laura); grandchildren, Gregory (Carrie), Katrina (James) Ausmus, Brendan, Ethan, Cameron, and Lauren; great grandchildren, Hunter and Agnes Boche; siblings, Joel (Cheryl),...

May 4, 2019

Jerry Lee Alexander, age 78, of St. Paul Park, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 4, 2019.

Survived by daughters, Sandi Alexander-Whalen and Lauri (Bob) Marquardt; grandchildren, Alex, Adele, Jessica, Nicole, and Paige; and Doug (Donna) Kuehn and family.

Jerry had a great passion for work, outdoor recreation, and helping others.

Memorial Service...

May 3, 2019

Richard P. Larsen, age 90, of St. Paul and Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 3, 2019.

Preceded in death by his wife, Ellen; and daughters, Sharon and Jane.  Survived by his daughters, Barbara Larsen and Julie Lindquist (Roger) Peine; grandsons, Jeffrey (Tescha) Lindquist and Michael Lindquist.

Richard enjoyed spending time with his...

Apr 23, 2019

Daniel David Faulk, 93, of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully on April 23, 2019.

He is survived by his children, Gary (Amy), Judy Howlett, Debbie Schafer, Denis (Colette); 14 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren; dog, Tessa.

Preceded in death by his wife of 30 years, Marlys Faulk; son, Dale Faulk.

Visitation...

Apr 23, 2019

Martha “Marge” Schmaltz, age 99 of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on April 23, 2019.

A member of the US Marine Women’s Reserve of WWII, a long time resident of Grey Cloud Island and beloved wife of Otto.

A Celebration of her life will be held on Friday, July 12, 2019 from 9:30-11:30 am at the Kok...