Obituaries

Gene Babcock

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

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

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,...

Terry Fritze

Terry Fritze

Jul 23, 2017

Terry G. Fritze, age 60 of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on July 23, 2017. Memorial service will be 11:00 am, Friday, July 28, 2017 at Cottage Grove United Church of Christ, 7008 Lamar Avenue with gathering time starting at 10:00 am. Memorials preferred in lieu of flowers. Terry Gene Fritze was born February 14, 1957 in St. Paul to...

Candice Riebe

Candice Riebe

Jul 21, 2017

Candice Marie Riebe (nee:Tomscak) age 70 of Cottage Grove, joined her son, Christopher in heaven on July 21, 2017. Mass of Christian Burial 11 am, Wednesday, July 26 at The Church of St. Rita (8694 80th St. S. Cottage Grove) with visitation 5:30-7:30 pm, Tuesday, July 25 at Kok Funeral Home (7676 80th St. S.) and one hour prior to...

Marilyn Hansen

Marilyn Hansen

Jul 20, 2017

Marilyn J. Frankfurth-Hansen, age 70 of Inver Grove Heights, passed away unexpectedly on July 20, 2017. Memorial visitation will be 11 am - 2 pm, Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at Kok Funeral Home, 1201 Portland Ave., St. Paul Park. Marilyn took excellent care of her home and enjoyed gardening and an occasional shopping trip. She loved her family dearly and...

Doris Hanson

Doris Hanson

Jul 16, 2017

Doris D. Hanson, 76 of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully on July 16, 2017 with her family at her side. Doris was born February 21, 1941 to Lawrence & Lorene (Denton) Vance in Dupree, South Dakota. Her family moved to Mobridge, South Dakota at an early age and she worked part time on her family ranch. Doris graduated from Mobridge...

Patrick Seubert

Patrick Seubert

Jul 13, 2017

Patrick “Pat” Seubert, age 68, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on July 13, 2017. Patrick was born May 19, 1949 in St. Paul, Minnesota to parents, Gustave and Marion (nee Jones). He graduated from Harding High School in 1967 and then attended St. Paul Vocational School for tool and die making. He married his wife of 47 years,...

Griffin Erickson

Griffin Erickson

Jul 12, 2017

Griffin T. Erickson, 19 of Lago Vista, Texas formerly of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on July 12, 2017. Survived by his parents, Bryan (Becky) and Angela (Lori); siblings, Lexi (Levi), Jaden, Brooklyn, Kassady, Logan; girlfriend, Avery; grandparents, Duane & Sharon, Tim & Julie Vietmeier, Patty & Chuck Deniger; uncles Shaun & Troy Vietmeier, and Doug Erickson; furry friend...

Gregory Reed

Gregory Reed

Jul 9, 2017

Gregory A. Reed, “Mr. Fix-It”, age 61 of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on July 9, 2017. Visitation will be 5-9 pm, Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 -80th Street S. as well as one hour prior to service at church. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 am Thursday, July 20, 2017, at The Church of...

Angela Melland

Angela Melland

Jul 8, 2017

Angela “Bonnie” Melland (nee: Fuqua, Demma), at the age of 77 passed away peacefully on July 8, 2017. Her memorial visitation will be held on Sunday, July 16, 2017 from 1:00 to 5:00 pm at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th St. S. Cottage Grove. She is preceded in death by parents, Frank and Katheryn Demma; sister, Gina Foley; grandson, Jacob...

Ronald Urban Sr

Ronald Urban Sr

Jul 6, 2017

Ronald F. Urban, age 84 of Cottage Grove passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family on July 6, 2017. Memorial Service will be 11:30 am, Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 - 80th Street S. Cottage Grove with visitation one hour prior. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the D.A.V. (Disabled American Veteran’s)...

Gerald Vierling

Gerald Vierling

Jul 5, 2017

Gerald Vierling, age 81 of Cottage Grove, passed away July 5, 2017. Memorial mass will be 11 am, Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at The Church of St. Rita, 8694 - 80th Street S., Cottage Grove with visitation one hour prior. Interment St. Thomas Aquinas Cemetery. Gerald Charles Vierling was born April 1, 1936 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Flory and...

Doris Paulsen

Doris Paulsen

Jul 5, 2017

Doris M. Paulsen (nee Kealy), age 84, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Gene. Doris is survived by her son Steve (Kristi), daughters Michele (Mike Riesselman), Debbie, Deann, Pam (Ed Beeler), grandkids Holly, Alec, Kaili, Nina and brothers Donald & Gordon Kealy, and many nieces and nephews. Gathering...

George Schmidt

George Schmidt

Jun 25, 2017

George W. Schmidt 81 of Cottage Grove went home to the Lord June 25, 2017. George was born February 28, 1936 to Jacob & Elvira (Williams) Schmidt in St. Paul, Minnesota. He grew up on the West side of St Paul and attended Humboldt High School. George enlisted in the US Army in 1955 and served his country during the...

Burton Nieman

Burton Nieman

Jun 24, 2017

Burton "Burt" H. Nieman 89, one of the last few old timers of Old Cottage Grove passed away June 24, 2017 surrounded by loving family. Burton was born July 15, 1927 to Harry & Lydia (Lambrect) Nieman in Woodbury, Minnesota. He grew up on his family farm and at the age of 18 he was drafted and served his county...

Michael Brunkow

Michael Brunkow

Jun 24, 2017

Michael D. Brunkow, age 39 of Newport, passed away unexpectedly on June 24, 2017. Memorial service will be 11:00 am, Friday, June 30, 2017 at All Saint's Lutheran Church, 8100 Belden Blvd. S., Cottage Grove. Visitation will be 5-8 pm on Thursday, June 29, 2017 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 -80th St. S. and also one hour prior to the...

James Wittig

James Wittig

Jun 18, 2017

James "Jim" F. Wittig, age 74, of Elk River, MN, died peacefully Sunday, June 18, 2017 at his home. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Kathleen "Kathie" (nee Gustafson); children, Andy (Sarah), Ann (Wayne) Jackson, Abby (John) McNamara, and Amanda (Patrick) Monahan; four grandchildren, Emma Wittig, Dillon and James McNamara, and Madeline Monahan; father-in-law, Burt Gustafson; and...

Edward Bartizal

Edward Bartizal

Jun 18, 2017

Edward "Bart" C. Bartizal, 66 of Cottage Grove went to rest on June 18, 2017 surrounded by loving family. Survived by wife of 23 ½ years Julie; sons, Matthew, David (Krissy); siblings, James, Mary (Pete) Donnelly, Jody (Jerry) Warring, Debbie (Michael) Erickson; many other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by parents, Edward and Josephine. Memorial service 11 am, Friday,...

Kay Kocemba

Kay Kocemba

Jun 17, 2017

Kay Diane Kocemba (nee Halunen), age 72, of Cottage Grove. Loving and beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother. Passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 17, 2017 after a long struggle with dementia. Preceded in death by son, Michael. Survived by loving husband of 52 years, Darryl; sons, Steven (Tracy) and David (Amber); grandchildren, Elena, Carmen, and Emmett; sister, Judy...