Obituaries

Oct 11, 2017

On Wednesday evening, October 11th, 2017, a group of Angels came down and took Wilma with them, they said they wanted someone with a terrific smile. She is preceded in death by parents, William and Belva Gaetke; sisters, Peg Lynch, Delores Krech; brother in law Ernie Krech. She is survived by husband of 64 years, Tony; children, John (Shelley),...

Oct 10, 2017

Parker James Brown, 18 of Cottage Grove passed away unexpectedly on October 10, 2017.  He is preceded in death by his mom, Jody; grandfather, James Immerfall. Survived by dad, Kirk; sister Carly; grandparents, Linda Immerfall, William C. (Jill) Brown III, Anne Brown; aunts and uncles, Keri Halvorsen, Barry (Megan) Immerfall, Heather Brown. Parker was born on March 29, 1999...

Oct 9, 2017

Ellen Larsen, age 86 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2017 while surrounded by her family.

Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00 am, Friday, October 13, 2017 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Ave., St. Paul Park.  Private interment will be in the Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.

She was...

Oct 9, 2017

John Itschert, age 74 of St. Paul Park, passed away October 9, 2017.

Funeral service 3:00 pm, Friday, October 13, 2017 at Kok Funeral Home, 1201 Portland Ave., St. Paul Park with visitation starting at 2 pm.  Interment will be held at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery on Monday, October 16, 2017 at 1:00 pm, Assembly Area #...

Oct 9, 2017

Rhea Haffner, age 51, of St. Paul Park

Beloved Wife, Mother, Daughter, Sister, Friend, and Teacher.

Passed away peacefully on Monday, Oct. 9, 2017 while surrounded by her loving family. Preceded in death by mother, Evelyn. Survived by husband of 26 years, Chris; children, Alex and Emily; father, James Reed; sister, Mary Beth Reed; and...

Oct 4, 2017

Sharon M. Ross, age 83 of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on October 4, 2017.

Memorial mass will be 11:00 am, Friday, October 13, 2017 at St. Rita Catholic Church, 8694 – 80th Street S., Cottage Grove with visitation one hour prior.  Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.

Sharon Margaret Ross was born on July 23,...

Oct 3, 2017

Stephen C. Smith, 62, of Woodbury formerly of St. Paul passed away unexpectedly on Oct. 3, 2017. Steve was born on March 28, 1955 to Edward & Dorothy (Peterson) Smith in St. Paul, Minnesota. He grew up in the West 7th neighborhood and graduated from Monroe High School in 1973.  Steve served his county for two years in the...

Oct 3, 2017

Arlene Joyce Dunn, 82, of Cottage Grove died peacefully at home on October 3, 2017 with her loving husband Roy at her side. Arlene was born on June 5,1935 to Holger Olin & Daphene Peterson in Evan, Minnesota. She graduated from Sleepy Eye High school in 1953. Arlene moved to Minneapolis MN and worked at Farmer & Mechanics Bank....

Oct 2, 2017

Paul J. Rishavy, age 91 of Hugo, formerly of Newport and White Bear Lake, passed away Oct. 2, 2017.

Funeral Mass will be 11:00 am Friday, October 6, 2017 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Ave., St. Paul Park.  Visitation will be 4-8 pm, Thursday at Kok Funeral Home, 1201 Portland Ave., St. Paul Park...

Oct 2, 2017

Ardelle L. Reichow (Gerken), 86, of Cottage Grove passed away on Monday, Oct. 2, 2017 in St. Paul. Ardelle was a devoted, loving mother and will be deeply missed by her children, David, Mary (John) Holeman, Cynthia (Mark) Goldstein, Bill (Sue) and Kathleen (Mark) Ryan; grandchildren, Christie, Ben, Matt, Jeff, Bob, Alex, Joel, Kayla and Jack; great grandchildren, Walter,...

Sep 29, 2017

Erik Putzier, 43 of West St. Paul, passed away at his home on Friday, September 29, 2017 after a long battle with depression.

A memorial service will be 11:00 am, Friday, October 6, 2017 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 – 80th Street S,  Cottage Grove, with visitation one hour prior to the service.

He was...

Sep 25, 2017

Barbara Lucille Long, 86, of Cottage Grove, our beloved Godly mother passed away on September 25, 2017. She was born October 30, 1930 in Ft. Dodge, Iowa to Randall and Vera (Nelson) Klinefelter. She graduated from Estherville High School in Iowa and then attended Methodist- Kahler School of Nursing in Rochester, MN. She met Bruce Long and they were united...

Sep 24, 2017

John C. Penning Jr., age 91, of St. Paul Park passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 24, 2017. Preceded in death by parents, John Sr. and Caroline (nee Peterson); sister, Elaine Dingle; and brothers, Russell and William. Survived by wife of 59 years, Lorraine (nee Robinson); son, Tom; grandson, Christopher; great granddaughter, Giovanna; and many nieces and nephews. John graduated...

Sep 23, 2017

Lilly A. Burtyk 95 of Cottage Grove passed away on Sept. 23, 2017. Survived by loving children, Barbara (Robert) Lange, Charles, Vickie Johnson; grandchildren, Jeffrey (Geri Ann), James, Stacey (Todd) Raveling, Charles, Angela Johnson, Leslie (David) Greene, Rachel (Mark) Gary; great grandchildren, Josh, Jordan, Samantha, Nicholas, Bobby, Dillon, Lexus, Kamry, Zachary, Lucas, Mason, Marky, Lily, Samuel, Ihlee, Kaylee; sisters, Alice...

Sep 20, 2017

Archie E. Pickerign, age 91, of Cottage Grove, MN, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 while surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by parents, Archie and Gladys; seven siblings; great granddaughter, Lucy; and daughter-in-law, Debbie. Survived by loving wife of 64 years, Connie; children, Mike (Carol), Larry, Mary Ellingson, Archie (Peggy), Geno (Denise Anderson), Tony, Pam (Brian)...

Sep 17, 2017

Cynthia “Cindy” Schaffhausen, age 55 of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on September 17, 2017. Funeral will be 11 am, Saturday, September 23, 2017 at Crossroads Church, 7955 Ivystone Ave. S, Cottage Grove. Visitation will be 4:00 - 8:00 pm on Friday, September 22, 2017 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 -80th Street S., Cottage Grove and also one hour prior...

Sep 15, 2017

Cindi (nee Skantz) Lindell, age 54 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on Sept. 15, 2017 following a courageous battle with cancer. Celebration of Cindi’s Life will be from 1-5 pm with a service at 2 pm on Saturday, September 23, 2017, at 8336 River Road, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076. At Cindi’s request, colorful casual...

Sep 6, 2017

Richard “Dick” O. Johnson, age 85, of Cottage Grove, MN died peacefully on Wednesday, September 6, 2017. Preceded in death by first wife, Rita Mae and second wife, Dorothy. Survived by son, Mark (Susan); daughter, Susan (Allan) Kean; stepson, Mike Staley; and stepdaughter, Andrea (Billy) Moore; grandchildren, Amanda (Jake) Bosley, Nathan, Ryan, and Jared Kean, Mitchell and Taylor Johnson, and...

Sep 5, 2017

Robert “Bob” S. Kempton, age 85, of Cottage Grove, MN passed away surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, September 5, 2017. Preceded in death by wife, Mary (nee McCann); parents, Chester and Selina (nee Trisko); and six brothers. Survived by children, Stephen, Jill (Dave) Woltering, and Daniel (Helen); foster son, Buu Van Trang; grandchildren, Stacy (Cody) Wilkens, Kristen (Dave)...

Sep 2, 2017

Kathey J. Vogel, age 65 of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on September 2, 2017. Memorial service will be 11:00 am Saturday, September 9, 2017 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 - 80th Street S, Cottage Grove with visitation one hour prior. Private interment will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American...