Obituaries
Lawrence Dowdle
Aug 31, 2017
Lawrence “Larry” Dowdle, age 74 died Thursday, August 31, 2017 peacefully at his home with his family by his side. Funeral service will be 12:00 pm (noon) Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at Zion Lutheran Church, 8500 Hillside Trail South, Cottage Grove with visitation from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred. Private interment at Newport Cemetery....
Rogean Young
Aug 31, 2017
Rogean “Roe” Adell (Dehler) Young, age 82, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2017. Funeral service will be 11:00 am, Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street South, Cottage Grove with visitation one hour prior. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Tuesday at 2:05 pm, Assembly Area #1. She is preceded in death by...
Cecilia Oshodi
Aug 29, 2017
Cecilia Oshodi, was born on October 1, 1927 in Lagos, Nigeria and at the age 89, passed away unexpectedly on August 29, 2017. Private services are being planned at this time. Cecilia is survived by her sons, Babatunde Adepegba, Kayode A., Olanrewaju and Oladunjoye Oshodi; daughters, Morayo, Mojisola, Olubukola, Oluyemi and Olufumilola Oshodi; grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Olubodunrin Oboh, Seyi Ayeni,...
George Moe
Aug 28, 2017
George A. Moe, age 77, of Cottage Grove passed away on Monday, August 28, 2017 while surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by parents, George and Mabel; and brothers, Richard and Robert. Survived by wife of 50 years, Nancy; son, Scott; daughters, Jaime and Chris (Mike) Suel; grandchildren, Erin and Andrew. George retired from 3M after 34 years...
Ralph Gornick
Aug 28, 2017
Ralph A. Gornick 77, of Cottage Grove died peacefully on Aug. 28. Survived by loving wife of 53 years, Janet; children Carolyn Larson, Jason (Susana); grandsons, Kierron McGruder and Jaren; siblings, Marge (Gene) Osland, Barbara Zemaitis, Monica (Jim) Johnston, Tom (Denise); sister -in-law, Susan Gornick; many other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by parents, Rafael & Margaret; brothers, John...
Jeffrey Kemp
Aug 28, 2017
Jeffrey A. Kemp 58 of Hastings formerly of St. Paul Park passed away Aug. 28, 2017 with his family at his side. Survived by loving wife of 38 years Callie; sons, Justin and Nick; father, Dave, siblings, Tim (Jeanette), Pam (Jim) Warmboe, Robin, Joe, David Jr.; many other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by son, Branden; mother, Margaret. Jeff...
Jack Brandt
Aug 27, 2017
Jack Peter Brandt Jack of all Trades-Master of Many passed away peacefully at the age of 76 from complications of Parkinson's disease, which he had battled for over 26 years. Survived by wife of 35 years, Elizabeth; daughters, Jacklyn (Roger Frielund), Melissa (Bill Johnson); grandchildren, Austin, Blaine, Tallee; brother, Gary. Jack played quarterback in college and continued to play football...
Howard Kittelson
Aug 21, 2017
Howard A. Kittelson, 78 of Newport, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on August 21, 2017. Howard was born on February 9, 1939 to Arnold & Louise (Daniel) Kittelson in Clear Lake, Wisconsin where he lived until he enlisted in the US Marines and proudly served his country for four years. After his discharge he met Pat Einberger...
Clare Broos
Aug 20, 2017
Clare Broos, age 81, of Cottage Grove, MN passed away peacefully on August 20, 2017. Preceded in death by parents, Francis and Emma Bagan; brother, Terry Bagan. Survived by loving husband of 61 years, Ron; children, Mike (Mia), Terry (Kay), Dan (Annie), Greg, and Cathy (Jason) Santa Lucia; grandchildren, Andy, Marie, Ben, Sarah, Matt, Rachel, Emma, Brian, Jonah, Dom, and...
Marjorie Bressler
Aug 17, 2017
Marjorie Ann Bressler (Conrad) age 83 of Cottage Grove, formerly of Bloomington, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2017 at her residence. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harry; parents, Clarence & Hollis (Monjeau) Conrad; siblings, Chuck, Jim, Betty, Penny, Clarence "Pinky" and Dave. Survived by loving children, Michael of Rockton, Illinois, Jeana (Randy Christiansen) of Hager City,...
Paul Weigel
Aug 12, 2017
Paul T. Weigel 52 of Cottage Grove died on Aug. 12, 2017 from complications from a fall. Paul was born December 24, 1964 to Mark & Judith (Leitner) Weigel in St. Paul, Minnesota. He grew up in the Cottage Grove area, graduating from Park High School in 1983. He spent the next several years working in the hospitality industry and...
Mike Young
Aug 9, 2017
Mike Young, age 59, of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on August 9, 2017. Preceded in death by parents, Larry and Rose Marie; and sister-in-law, Nadine. Survived by son, Bryan; brother, Bob (Carolina); sister, Judy Saldin; many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Visitation 1-4 PM with Memorial Service at 3:30 PM, Sunday, August 13, 2017 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th...
George Fortune Jr
Aug 6, 2017
George V. Fortune Jr., age 82 of Cottage Grove, passed away August 6, 2017 at Norris Square Senior Living in Cottage Grove. Funeral will be 11:00 am Friday, August 11, 2017 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 - 80th Street S., Cottage Grove with visitation starting at 9:00 am. Interment St. Anne’s Catholic Cemetery, Somerset, WI. Memorials may be directed to...
Mark Lukitsch
Aug 5, 2017
Mark Daniel Lukitsch, 19 of Cottage Grove passed away unexpectedly on August 5, 2017. Survived by parents, Dan & Lisa; beloved sister, Megan, service dog, Avery; grandparents, Chuck & Linda Kersten, Pat & Sue McFarlin, Carl & Sandy Lukitsch; aunts & uncles, Kelly (Bill) Benning, Todd (LeAnn) Kersten, Courtney Lukitsch; cousins, Kersten & Sydney Benning; best friends, Brichelle, Zach, Jack...
Philip Lyon
Jul 30, 2017
Philip A. Lyon, age 72, of Cottage Grove, MN went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 30, 2017. Survived by loving wife, Roxanne; sons, Paul (Tana), David (Karin), and Scott (Kim); grandchildren, Emily, JP, Andy, Jackson, Addison, and Caleb; brothers, Dennis (Gloria) and Terry (Kathy). Phil was a devoted husband and married to Roxanne for 49 years. They...
Lorinda Cozad
Jul 27, 2017
Lorinda “Rin” Cozad (Bauman) Age 72 of Cottage Grove Passed away on July 27, 2017 at her home under hospice care. Survived by children, Steve (Lynn), Susan (Jeff) Welch, Sheri; grandchildren, Misty, Robert (Angela), Duane; great grandchildren, Rachel, Declan; siblings, Robert “Bob” (Sue) , Nancy (Bob) Steele; sisters-in-law, Ako Bauman, Linda (Bud) Bryen; brother-in-law, Darwin Cozad; many other relatives and...
Scott Constable
Jul 26, 2017
Scott Constable, age 60, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota Insulators Local 34 Passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. Preceded in death by father, Charles. Survived by wife, Joyce; children, James and Angie Rustand; grandsons, Sonny and Noah Constable; mother, Gloria; siblings, Richard (Carol) and Karen (Herb) Haehnel; and other family and friends. Visitation 10 AM with Memorial Service beginning at...
Gene Babcock
Jul 25, 2017
Gene M. Babcock, age 51, of Roseville, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2017. Survived by sister, Renee C. Keen; brother, Jerry (Renee); a niece and nephews; mother, Laura Gephart; and numerous friends and family. Gene loved spending time with his family and friends, traveling, going to movies with his siblings, and watching his Vikings beat the Pack. A...
Shirley Shannon
Jul 24, 2017
Shirley A. Shannon (Miller, Andorff), 83 of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on July 24, 2017. Shirley was born August 27, 1933 in St. Paul to Lawrence & Rebecca (Reed) Miller and grew up on the East side of St. Paul. She graduated from North St. Paul High School in 1951 and moved to Hopkins with two of her best...
Audrey Walsh
Jul 23, 2017
Audrey Phyllis Walsh Passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 23, 2017. Beloved wife, mother, grandma and great-grandma. Preceded in death by husband, Donald; parents, Gust & Clara (Foss); and two brothers, Swede Erickson and Harvey Erickson. Survived by six children, Debbie (Al) Hacken, Mark (Carrie) Lucas, Roxanne Gerlach, Michael (Amy) Lucas, Renae Walsh, and Cheryl Doble; 14 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren,...
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