Obituaries

John Tauzell

Apr 22, 2019

John T. Tauzell, age 90 of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on April 22, 2019.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 am, Monday, April 29, 2019 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Ave., St. Paul Park with visitation starting at 9:30 until the time of service at church.  Interment in the church cemetery.

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Donald Bartel

Apr 20, 2019

Donald William Bartel, age 44, of Brainerd, MN, formerly of St. Paul Park & Newport, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 20, 2019.

Survived by mother, Linda Ochoa; father, Danny (Judy) Bartel; children, Alexander Holm, Collin Holm, Sophia Cloutier, and Daniel Cloutier; siblings, Elizabeth (Matthew) Dennis, Jeremy (Victoria) Bartel, Rachel (Brian) Talcott, Rayleen (Ben) Worcester, and...

Alice Busch

Apr 19, 2019

Alice Ann Busch, age 80, of Woodbury, formerly of St. Paul Park, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, April 19, 2019.

Preceded in death by husband, Charles; son, Patrick; grandchildren, Charlie and Ariel; parents, Norman and Dorothy Fehr; and sister, Elaine Feyereisen. Survived by children, Cindy (Erik) Nelson, Gerald (Kelle), Mary (Jason) Kyle, and Barb...

Sharon Boggess

Apr 16, 2019

Sharon Boggess, age 76, of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully April 16, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral 10 am Friday, April 19, 2019 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 – 80th Street S., Cottage Grove with visitation starting at 8 am until the time of service.  Interment Cottage Grove Cemetery.

Sharon worked for School...

Gerald "Jerry" Mailand

Apr 16, 2019

Gerald “Jerry” Mailand, age 77, of St. Paul Park, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 16, 2019.

Survived by wife of 20 years, Isabella; stepchildren, Eugene Schaefer, Nissa Schaefer, and Justina (Rob) Groth; granddaughter, Tia Groth; seven siblings; and puppy, Winston.

Visitation 4-7 PM, Monday, April 22, 2019 at Kok Funeral Home, 1201...

Beverly Dunn

Apr 16, 2019

Beverly “Bev” Dunn, age 79, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at Our Lady of Peace.

Preceded in death by husband, James; and daughter, Lauri Abernathy. Survived by daughter, Colleen Heine; grandchildren, Shana (Richard) Clark, Tessa (Joe) Bush, Megan Heine (fiancé, Devin Donohue), Tyler Heine, Ryan Petersen and his father, Scott Petersen;...

Marilyn Smith

Apr 15, 2019

Marilyn Smith, 82, of Cottage Grove passed away on Monday, April 15, 2019 surrounded by her family at home. She fought a courageous battle with cancer.

She loved doing crafty things like faux painting, glass painting, and sewing. She loved her beautiful house and kept it meticulously.  The last 25 years she worked, was for Wells Fargo...

Morris Skare

Apr 15, 2019

Morris “Sonny” Skare Jr., age 80 of St. Paul Park, passed away unexpectedly on April 15, 2019.

Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 am, Thursday, April 25, 2019 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Ave., St. Paul Park with visitation one hour prior.  Interment in Newport Cemetery.

He was preceded in death by his...

Eugene Raeker

Apr 14, 2019

Eugene L. (Gene) Raeker, 89, died April 14 at Region’s Hospital with his family at his side.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am, Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at The Church of St. Rita, 8694 – 80th Street S., Cottage Grove.  Visitation will be Monday, April 22, 2019, 5-8 pm, at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 –...

William "Bill" Petrich

Apr 14, 2019

William “Bill” Petrich, 73, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully, Sunday, April 14, 2019.

Survived by wife of 48 years, Carol Petrich; children, Gary Petrich and Brian (Jen) Petrich; grandchildren, William and  Katherine Petrich.

Memorial Services will be held at 12:30 PM, Friday, May 3, 2019 at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

Robert "Bobby" Lauppe II

Apr 11, 2019

Robert “Bobby” Charles Lauppe II

Age 27

Cottage Grove, Minnesota

During the Halloween Blizzard of ’91, Bobby was born to Scott and Lorie Lauppe.  The same week the Twins won the World Series Championship, another champion was born.  Bobby was born with a major heart defect, but through many open-heart surgeries and countless...

Juanita Aultman

Apr 5, 2019

Juanita Aultman, age 82, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 5, 2019.

Preceded in death by husband, Paul; five sisters and two brothers. Survived by children, Nancy (Pat) Olive, JD (Emperatriz) Stewart, Harry, and Isal Aultman; seven grandchildren; six great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and sister, Liz Engle.

Private family services are...

Sheila Befort

Apr 1, 2019

Sheila Rae Befort, age 72, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2019.

She is survived by her husband, Gerald “Jerry” Befort; children, Amanda and Brandon Befort; one grandchild, Lindy; brother, Ron (Marie) Molumby.

Preceded in death by her sister, Sharon Molumby.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 2-5...

Carole Zacho

Mar 27, 2019

Carole L. (nee Mueller) Zacho

Age 83, of Cottage Grove

Passed away peacefully on March 27, 2019. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Gene Zacho; children, Bradley (Barbara) Zacho, Elizabeth (Daniel) Elliott; grandchildren, Dale (Mei) Eckstrom and Anna Zacho; and sister, Lois (James) Maus.

Carole is preceded in...

Carol Brotzler

Mar 24, 2019

Carol Brotzler, age 86, of Cottage Grove, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 24, 2019 while surrounded by her loving family.

Preceded in death by husband, Harold Brotzler; children, Michael Jankowski and Mary Jo LeTendre. Survived by children, Jerry (Julie) Stahosky, Joy Stahosky, Gayle Brotzler, Karen Brotzler, and Julie (Bob) Fox; many grandchildren and...

Richard Davison

Mar 24, 2019

Richard C. Davison, age 72, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 24, 2019.

Preceded in death by wife, Deanna; parents, Leslie and Margaret; and other immediate family members. Survived by children; grandchildren; and other immediate family members.

Funeral Service 11 AM with visitation beginning at 10 AM, Monday, April 1, 2019 at...

Frank Yekaldo

Mar 24, 2019

Frank A. Yekaldo, age 84 of Inver Grove Heights, formerly of East St. Paul, passed away March 24, 2019.

A memorial service will be 2 pm, Saturday, March 30, 2019 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street S., Cottage Grove with visitation one hour prior.

Frank Anthony Yekaldo was born February 6, 1935 in St....

Kevin Van Voorst

Mar 21, 2019

Kevin L. Van Voorst, age 50, of Newport, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 21, 2019 while surrounded by loving family after a two-year battle with cancer.

Preceded in death by parents, James and Greta; brothers, Alvin, James Jr., and Timothy; and mother-in-law, Denise Maier. Survived by wife, Angie; children, Amber, Joseph, and Kayla; siblings, Lois (Alvin)...

Sheila Bria

Mar 15, 2019

Hastings, MN – Sheila Miriam Bria, 77, of Hastings, MN passed away surrounded by family on Friday, March 15, 2019, following a short battle with cancer.

She was born November 16, 1941 in Ironwood, Michigan, to the late Syme and Martin Tammelin. On July 8, 1961, she was united in marriage to Donald John Bria.

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Suzan Carpenter

Mar 15, 2019

Suzan Lee Carpenter, a dedicated wife and mother, age 62, of Woodbury, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, Friday, March 15, 2019.

Survived by her devoted husband, Michael Carpenter; daughters, Brianne Baker, Emily Carpenter, Tiffany (Jake McDaniels) Carpenter; step-sons, Michael Carpenter and Joseph Carpenter; grandchildren, Maddy, Athena. Aida, Audrey, and Malcolm; step-grandson, Logan Carpenter;...