Obituaries

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.

Gathering...

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...

Jan 4, 2018

John Kelley Hood, 61, passed away suddenly from a major heart attack on Thursday, January 4, 2018, while working at Cretin-Derham Hall.

He was born in Rockford, IL on August 4, 1956, the son of Kenneth and Jan (Kelley) Hood, where he lived until his junior year. Kelley graduated in 1974 from Belmond High School in Belmond,...

Jan 4, 2018

Gisela Gertrud Wilhelmine Snaza, age 83 of Hastings, passed away peacefully at White Pines Memory Care in Cottage Grove, MN on Thursday, January 4, 2018.

Memorial visitation will be 4:00-7:00 pm, Saturday, January 13, 2018 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 – 80th Street S., Cottage Grove.

Gisela, the daughter of Karl Wilhelm and Franziska Johanna...

Jan 2, 2018

Shirley Johnson, age 88 of Cottage Grove, passed away Jan. 2, 2018 at White Pines Assisted Living.

Funeral will be 11:00 am, Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 – 80th Street S., Cottage Grove, with visitation one hour prior.  Interment will be held at the Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may...

Jan 2, 2018

Rick Overholser, age 67, of St. Paul Park

US ARMY- Vietnam Vet

Passed away suddenly on January 2, 2018. Preceded in death by parents, Dick and Deloris; brothers, Rocky and Ronnie; and eight loyal fur kids. Survived by loving wife and best friend of 47 years, Pat; best boy, Eddie Bear; siblings, Rene (Mike) Allen,...

Jan 2, 2018

Mary Louise Johnson (Rosin) , 82 of St. Paul Park, passed peacefully on Jan. 2, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born on August 19, 1935 in Shawano, Wisconsin to Emil & Creda (Dallman) Rosin. She grew up in Bonduel, WI just outside of Green Bay. After graduating high school Mary attended Stout where she...

Dec 31, 2017

Richard “Rick” D. Sirek, age 55, of Cottage Grove

Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Son, Brother, and Uncle

Passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 31, 2017 after a long battle with brain cancer, he was surrounded by loving family.

Survived by wife, Christy; children, Sara (Brent) Nelson, Ann Bahm (fiancé, David Cullom), Jacob, and...

Dec 30, 2017

Darlene “Dars” Elizabeth Hofmann, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2017 in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. Mass of Christian Burial 11 am Friday, January 5 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church (920 Holley Ave. St. Paul Park) with visitation Thursday at Kok Funeral Home (1201 Portland Ave. St. Paul Park) from 5-8 and one hour to Mass at church  Friday...

Dec 27, 2017

Sandra “Sandi” Moore, age 50, of Newport, passed away peacefully while surrounded by friends on December 27, 2017. Preceded in death by parents, Jessie and Joanne.

Memorial Service 12 Noon with visitation beginning at 11 AM on Saturday, January 13, 2017, Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th St. S., Cottage Grove, MN, 55016.

Memorials preferred to...

Dec 23, 2017

Richard Ditzler, age 69 of Cottage Grove, passed away at home surrounded by his beloved family on December 23, 2017.

Private services are being planned.

Richard Eugene Ditzler was born February 2, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois to Clarence and Ruth (Pikish) Ditzler.  In his younger years his family moved to South St. Paul where he...

Dec 23, 2017

Denita Stein, age 61 of Inver Grove Heights, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 23, 2017.

Visitation will be held on Saturday , December 30, 2017 from 12:00-2:00 pm at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 – 80th Street S., Cottage Grove with the service starting at 2:00 pm.  Interment will be at the Newport Cemetery....

Dec 19, 2017

Sandra C. (nee: Gunderson) Kopren

76, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Dec. 19, 2017 at her home in Cottage Grove. Survived by loving husband of 54 years, Irvin; sons, Richard (Ferrol), Kenneth (Terri), Michael (Lisa); mother, Gladys Gunderson; grandchildren, Bridget, Gretchen; step grandchildren, Ryan, Lia, Taylor and Chase; siblings, Bonnie Coomer (Jack),...