Obituaries

Aug 29, 2018

Timothy P. Kelly, age 62, of Cottage Grove, passed away on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 after a courageous yearlong battle with cancer.

Preceded in death by parents, George and Marge Kelly; brother, Michael Kelly; and father-in-law, Harry Darst. Those grateful for having shared his life include his wife of ten years, Heidi (Darst); daughter, Kristy (David) Vincent;...

Aug 24, 2018

Jim Walker, age 72, of Cottage Grove, peacefully passed away at home with family by his side on August 24. Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 29, from 4 to 7 pm at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street South, Cottage Grove. A Celebration of Jim’s life will be at 10:30 am Thursday, August 30, at Crossroads Church, 5900...

Aug 20, 2018

Nancy Rotramel age 63 of Burnsville, Minnesota; formerly of Milwaukee, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Monday, August 20, 2018.

Memorial service will be 12:30, Saturday, August 25, 2018 at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church- Basswood Grove, 8435 St. Croix Trail S., Hastings with visitation starting at 11 am until the time of service. Interment in the church cemetery....

Aug 17, 2018

Lillian R. Huffman, age 94 of St. Paul Park, passed away August 17, 2018.

Funeral will be 12:30 pm, Monday, August 20, 2018 at Community UCC, 1145 Summit Avenue, St. Paul Park.  Visitation will be Sunday, August 19, 2018 from 4 – 7 pm at Kok Funeral Home, 1201 Portland Ave., St. Paul Park and also one...

Aug 15, 2018

Linda Thurber, age 71 of Cottage Grove, passed away August 15, 2018 at her home surrounded by her beloved family.

Private family services are planned.

Linda is survived by her husband of nearly 53 years, Thomas; children, Tammy (Robert) Wagner, Dawn Hall and Jason Thurber; grandchildren, Ashley (Jason) House, Jacob and William Smetana, Summer Wagner...

Aug 12, 2018

Bryan Jason Brooks, age 39, of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on November 14, 2018.

Bryan Jason Brooks was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He grew up in North Saint Paul, Minnesota. He graduated from North Saint Paul High School then attended Century College. He enjoyed spending time fishing and playing video games. He loved spending time...

Aug 11, 2018

Joyce Zywiec (nee Cordes), age 80, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 11, 2018.

Preceded in death by her husband, Dick Zywiec; parents, Frank and Edna Cordes; and her five brothers and sisters. Survived by her children, Carol Marano, Rick Zywiec, and Suzy (Steve) Wente; grandchildren, Tyler and Alex Wente, Andrew and Austin Zywiec,...

Aug 7, 2018

Kevin Kuehn Klukas, age 70, longtime resident of Cottage Grove and Park High School graduate.

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 7, 2018. Preceded in death by wife of 38 years, Linda Jean; father, Arthur; stepfather, Douglas Markwardt; and in-laws, John and Frances Shepard. Survived by children, Kimberly (Mark) Mattson, and John (Rose Vanyo); granddaughter, Aby; mother,...

Aug 4, 2018

Glenn Allen Hogetvedt, age 75 of Woodbury was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer on May 4, 2018 and passed away August 4, 2018.

A memorial service will be 12:00 pm, Thursday, August 9, 2018 at All Saint’s Lutheran Church, 8100 Belden Blvd. S., Cottage Grove with visitation one hour prior.  Interment will take place at the church columbarium...

Jul 25, 2018

Earl Johnson, age 91, of Cottage Grove, passed away July 25, 2018. Preceded in death by wife, Shirley; parents, Carl and Mathilda; and brother, Orvel. Survived by sons, Wayne (Debbie), Russ (Kathy), Clint (Cathleen), Jeff (Deb) and Chris (Cher); and numerous grandchildren; sister-in-law, JoAnn Miller; and brothers-in-law, Neil Kortekaas and Albert Glisky.

Funeral Service will be 11:00...

Jul 17, 2018

Cynthia Imholte, age 66 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on July 17, 2018.

** Please note, schedule change.

Memorial service will be 11:30 am, Monday, August 6, 2018 at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 7000 Hinton Avenue S., Cottage Grove with visitation starting at 10 am until the time of...

Jul 16, 2018

Shirley May Good (nee Bartos), age 80, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 16, 2018 while surrounded by her loving family.

Preceded in death by husband, Clarion; parents, John and Bessie (nee Brooks); brothers, Bob, Frank, Edward, Jim, and Donny; sister, Leona. Survived by children, Brenda (Jeff) Schottmuller, Bill (Lynda), Ben, and Bob;...

Jul 13, 2018

Maxine R. Lange (Dochniak), age 93, of St. Paul, a lifelong eastsider, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 13, 2018 at Ramsey County Care Center, one month short of her 94th birthday. She was the last of her generation in our family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil (1993); infant granddaughter, Jennifer Gray (1972);...

Jul 13, 2018

Paul Schnegelberger, age 78, of St. Paul Park, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 13, 2018 at The Gardens in Cannon Falls, MN.

Paul was born July 18, 1939 in St. Paul Park, MN to parents, Henry and Alice Schnegelberger. He loved to square dance, carve wooden horses, golf, and tinker around. He is survived by his...

Jul 12, 2018

Robert H. Butt, age 84 of Cottage Grove, Minnesota passed away July 12, 2018 at Woodbury Senior Living in Woodbury, Minnesota.

Memorial service will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street S., Cottage Grove, with visitation one hour prior. Interment will be in the Evergreen Cemetery, Centerville, WI at a...

Jul 11, 2018

Geraldine “Geri” Ditzler, age 70, of Cottage Grove, passed away at Augustana Care Center in Hastings, MN surrounded by her beloved family on Wednesday, July 11, 2018.

Graveside Service will be 1:00 PM, Friday, July 27, 2018 at Resurrection Cemetery, 2101 Lexington Avenue, Mendota Heights, MN, 55120.

Geraldine Katherine Ditzler was born March 3, 1948...

Jul 6, 2018

Michael Day, age 31 of Cottage Grove, passed away July 6, 2018 as a result of injuries sustained in an auto accident.

Memorial service will be 11 am, Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Lighthouse Baptist Church, 9979 – 80th Street S., Cottage Grove.

Michael is survived by his son Hunter; parents James and Judy; sisters...

Jul 4, 2018

Conway Gilbert Olson, age 88 of Cottage Grove, passed away July 4, 2018.

Memorial service will be 11 am, Thursday, July 12, 2018 at All Saint’s Lutheran Church, 8100 Belden Blvd S. Cottage Grove with visitation at the church one hour prior.  Interment will be in the Oakland Cemetery in St. Paul.  In lieu of flowers, contributions...

Jul 4, 2018

Helen O’Boyle, age 90 of Grey Cloud Island Twp, passed away July 4, 2018.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 am, Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Ave., St. Paul Park.  Visitation will be 5:00-8:00 pm Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at Kok Funeral Home, 1201 Portland Ave., St. Paul Park...

Jun 20, 2018

Sharon Marie Jasper nee Packard, of Grey Cloud Island, went peacefully to rest with God on June 20, 2018 at the age of 78. She was surrounded by her loving family in prayer. Sharon is most often remembered for her committed service to others which flourished from her faithful devotion to daily prayer and reading.  She dedicated her life...