Obituaries

Feb 11, 2018

Patricia Dalluhn (nee Currier), age 74, of Cottage Grove, formerly of Stillwater and St. Paul, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2018 with her family by her side following a long battle with heart problems.

She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Steven; children, Jodi (Duane) Livingood, Tony (Laura) LaCroix- Dalluhn, and Jim (Jodi); grandchildren,...

Feb 5, 2018

Bernice Rogers, age 82 of Woodbury, formerly of St. Paul Park, passed away on February 5, 2018 at her home under the care of her beloved family.

Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00 am, Friday, February 9, 2018 at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 4125 Woodbury Drive, Woodbury.  Visitation will be Thursday, Feburary 8, 2018 from 4:00-7:00...

Feb 3, 2018

Marlys Goebel, age 84, formerly of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2018 surrounded by family.

A loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, she is survived by daughters Claudia and Kara, son Jon, grandchildren Bo, Bart, Cade, Braden, Brooke, and Charley, nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death by husband of 58 years, Alvin; sisters...

Feb 2, 2018

Janice Mary Griffin, a long time resident of Newport and St. Paul Park, passed away February 2, 2018 at the age of 73.

Memorial service will be 7:00 pm, Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at Kok Funeral Home, 1201 Portland Ave., St. Paul Park with visitation starting at 5:00 pm until the time of service.  In lieu of...

Jan 29, 2018

Esther Johnson, age 86, of Cottage Grove, MN, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 29, 2018 while surrounded by her loving family at Woodbury Estates in Woodbury, Minnesota.

Esther enjoyed traveling out of the Country as well as many trips around the United States. She also enjoyed playing bingo, baking, sewing, roller skating, going to casinos and...

Jan 27, 2018

Sheri Ross, age 70, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on January 27, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Preceded in death by parents, Alvin and Laura Hewitt.

Survived by husband of 49 years, James; daughters, Cindy (Travis) Rumpca and Kari (Craig Ranheim); grandchildren, Taylor and Cole Rumpca;...

Jan 23, 2018

Betty Joan Anderson, age 86 of Cottage Grove, formerly of Shorewood and Waconia, passed away January 23, 2018.

A memorial service will be 3 pm, Saturday, February 10, 2018 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 – 80th Street S., Cottage Grove with visitation one hour prior to the service.  Interment will be in the Cottage Grove Cemetery.

Jan 21, 2018

Shirley Olander, age 84 of Cottage Grove, passed away January 21, 2018.

Memorial service will 12:00 pm, Friday, January 26, 2018 at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 7000 Hinton Ave. S., Cottage Grove.

She is preceded in death by her husband Willis.

Shirley is survived by her children Syd Hodgin, Bo (Dianna) Olander and...

Jan 19, 2018

Michael “Mike” P. McDonald, 24, of Cottage Grove,  passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 19, 2018. Survived by loving parents, Charlie & Deb; brothers, Christopher, Matthew, Benjamin, Nicholas, Andrew; grandma’s, Barbara Davis and Marlene McDonald; numerous aunts, uncles, other family and friends.  Mass of Christian Burial Thur., Jan. 25 at 11 AM at Holy Trinity Catholic Church (749 6th Ave....

Jan 19, 2018

Harriet A. Kaufman (Schroeder) 92, of Rosemount, died peacefully on Jan. 19, 2018 after a long journey with Alzheimer’s.  She is now at peace with her loved ones in heaven and reunited with her husband, John; and alongside her son, John and daughter -in-law, Cassandra. Survived by her loving daughters, Elizabeth (Michael) Rud, Sue (Rick) Meemken;  grandchildren, Alicia Heim,...

Jan 19, 2018

Kevin Nelson, age 61 of Pequot Lakes, formerly of St. Paul Park, passed away January 19, 2018.

A memorial gathering will be 4-8 pm, Friday, January 26, 2018 at Kok Funeral Home, 1201 Portland Ave., St. Paul Park.

Kevin John Nelson was born March 13, 1956 in St. Paul, Minnesota on to Clinton and Rosemarie...

Jan 18, 2018

Richard B. Sawyer,  68, of Cottage Grove, formerly of New York, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Jan. 18, 2018. Survived by loving daughter, Lori Finn; son in law Bobby Finn; grandchildren, Addison and Connor; niece Carrie (Rob) Dentler; good friend Kathy Finn. Preceded in death by parents Robert & Geneva; brother and best friend...

Jan 18, 2018

Louise E. Schilling (nee Nippoldt), age 96, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 18, 2018.

Preceded in death by infant son; parents, Edgar and Eva Nippoldt; siblings, Lucille Kernkamp, Rueben Nippoldt, and Dorotha Mahle. Survived by husband of 64 years, James; children, Joan (Andy) Decker, Joel (Yvonne Killeen), John (Debbie), and Jill Schilling; four...

Jan 14, 2018

Doug W. Ries, 56, of St. Paul Park, passed away on Jan. 14, 2018 at Regions Hospital.  Born on October 6, 1961 to Wayne & Catherine (Bovy) Ries in St. Paul, Minnesota, Doug grew up on St. Paul’s Eastside. He graduated in 1980 from Hill Murray High School. After high school Doug worked various jobs including at his parents...

Jan 13, 2018

Gary “Doc” Dock, age 69, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 13, 2018.

Preceded in death by parents, George and Nellie; sister, Georgia Zimmerman; and nephew, Kenny Zimmerman. Survived by wife of 37 years, Kathy; daughters, Jessica and Emily; grandchildren, Jessalin, Kylie, Kevin, Alyssa, and Greyson; other loving friends and relatives.

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Jan 11, 2018

Bernice D. “Bea” Lindeman 88, of Cottage Grove, died peacefully on Jan. 11, 2018. Bernice was born on June 14, 1929 in Cumberland, Wisconsin to Reynold & Florence (Cass) Huehn. She grew up on her family farm in Cumberland. She was united in marriage to Elmer Lindeman on May 21, 1949 in Pine City, MN. They lived in the...

Jan 10, 2018

Ted T. Alverson age 82 of Cottage Grove, passed away on January 10, 2018.

He is preceded in death by his parents LaValle & Esther, sister Ginger.  Ted is survived by his loving wife Eileen, sons Scott (Judy), Rick (Therese), Craig (Gina), Terry (Julie), 16 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, brother Emory (Carol). Visitation will be Monday, January...

Jan 9, 2018

Michael Halterman, age 40, of South St. Paul passed away unexpectedly at his home.

Michael was born October 21st, 1977 in St. Paul, MN. He was raised in Cottage Grove and graduated from Park High school. On September 20th, 2003 he united in marriage with Jennie Halterman. Mike enjoyed fishing with family, car shows, listening to country...

Jan 9, 2018

Sabina C. Blatz, age 95, of St. Paul Park

Beloved Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma & Great Great Grandma

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 while surrounded by her loving family.

Preceded in death by husband, Gilbert; daughter, Gloria McLean; grandson, Brian; parents; and eight siblings. Survived by children, Linda (Roger) Andres,...

Jan 7, 2018

LaVerne Christensen, our loving wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away January 7, 2018 at the age 72.

A memorial visitation will be 5-8 pm, Friday, January 12, 2018 at Kok Funeral Home, 1201 Portland Avenue, St. Paul Park.  A celebration of her life will be from 12-3 pm on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at the American...