Obituaries

Frederick Pahl

Frederick Pahl

Mar 30, 2017

Frederick J. Pahl, age 79 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully at his home on March 30, 2017. Memorial mass will be 11:00 am, Thursday, April 6, 2017 at The Church of St. Rita, 8694 – 80th Street S, Cottage Grove with visitation one hour prior. Fred was born May 17, 1937 in Lidgerwood, ND to Fritz and Helen Pahl....

Daniel Minea

Daniel Minea

Mar 30, 2017

Daniel Minea, age 31 of Newport, passed away unexpectedly on March 30, 2017. Visitation will be Monday, April 3, 2017 from 4-8 pm at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street S., Cottage Grove. On Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at The Alley Church, 8944 Indahl Ave. S, Cottage Grove, there will be early visitation from 9-11 am followed by the funeral...

Charlie Dubbels

Charlie Dubbels

Mar 27, 2017

Charlie D. Dubbels "Nicest Guy in the World" Loving dad, husband, brother, uncle & friend. Passed away unexpectedly on March 27, 2017. Charlie was born November 27, 1955 to Clarence & Esther (Belling) Dubbels in Farmington, Minnesota. He grew up on his family farm with his ten siblings. He graduated from Farmington High School and carried on his family tradition...

Warren Sudmeier

Warren Sudmeier

Mar 27, 2017

Warren A. Sudmeier, age 82, of Little Canada, Minnesota passed away peacefully on Monday, March 27, 2017. Private family services are being held.

Rev. Dr. Bexell

Rev. Dr. Bexell

Mar 27, 2017

Pastor Joel L. Bexell 71 of Cottage Grove died peacefully on March 27, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Joel was born in Illinois where his father served Andover Lutheran Church. During his childhood the family moved to Swedesburg and then Gowrie, Iowa. In 1962 they moved to Hastings, MN where he met his future wife, Donna (Davies). Both Joel...

Donald Olson

Donald Olson

Mar 24, 2017

Donald C. Olson, age 90, of Newport, Minnesota passed away peacefully on Friday, March 24, 2017. Memorial Service 11 AM, Saturday, April 8, 2017 at Red Rock Manor, 1421 10th Avenue, Newport, Minnesota, 55055. Visitation Red Rock Manor ., MN Saturday, April 8, 2017 11:00 AM - 11:00 AM Service Red Rock Manor ., MN Saturday, April 8, 2017 11:00...

Joyce Buss

Joyce Buss

Mar 15, 2017

Joyce M. Buss (nee Weber), age 87, of Cottage Grove, former long-time resident of St. Paul Park, entered eternal life on March 15, 2017, where she was reunited with her husband, Joe; parents, Otto and Laura Weber. Joyce was a wonderfully kind, loving, and compassionate person. Her family was the most important thing to her and she will be deeply...

Francis Carpenter

Francis Carpenter

Mar 13, 2017

Francis H. Carpenter Formerly of St. Paul and St. Paul Park. At the age of 98, Francis passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, March 13th at the Woodbury Health Care Center in Woodbury, MN. Born August 2, 1918 on a family farm in Oakwood Township (Plainview), MN, he was the 3rd of 11 children born to G. Aiden...

Mildred Boerner)

Mildred Boerner)

Mar 8, 2017

Mildred M. Kelley (nee Boerner), age 86, of St. Paul Park, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 8, 2017. Preceded in death by husband, Harry; grandson, Benjamin; sister, Francelia Hoffmeyer; and brother, Floyd Boerner. Survived by children, Clifford (Vesna), Irene (Scott) Raun, Deidre (Eddie) Townsend, Monica (Ed) Koezly, and Kearn (Patty); twelve grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; and other extended family...

Thomas Bump

Thomas Bump

Mar 7, 2017

Thomas J. Bump, age 49, of Cottage Grove, Minn., died suddenly at work on Tuesday, March 7, 2017. He was preceded in death by his mother, Marie and father, Eli; and his aunt, Leah Behme and Sister Ellen O'Connor. He is survived by his wife, Michelle, and daughters Madeline and Megan, all of Cottage Grove; brothers Jerry, Patrick, Robert and...

Annette Andrus

Annette Andrus

Mar 1, 2017

Annette L. Andrus, age 80 of Cottage Grove, passed away surrounded by loving family on March 1, 2017 at the United Hospital in St. Paul. Visitation will be Tuesday, March 7, 2017 from 10-11 am with service to follow at First Presbyterian Church, 535 20th Ave. N, South St. Paul. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Annette loved to surround herself...

James Meyer

James Meyer

Feb 24, 2017

James "Jim" P. Meyer, age 69, of Cottage Grove, formerly of Bloomington, MN, passed away peacefully. His family walked him home the morning of February 24, 2017. His sweet soul is at peace now. Jim had a knack for finding the bright side of any situation. He not only played the hand he was dealt; he usually managed to turn...

Robert Berger

Robert Berger

Feb 20, 2017

Robert E. Berger, age 84, of Backus, formerly of Newport, Minnesota died unexpectedly at home on February 20, 2017. Robert was born July 26, 1932 in Henderson, Minnesota, the oldest of nine children. He is survived by loving wife of 63 years, Eleanor; daughters, Vivian (Steve) Dellwo and Barbara (Bob) Garnes; and son, Ronald Berger; grandchildren, Allen (Brenda) LeCuyer, Jaclyn...

Frank Deshler

Frank Deshler

Feb 19, 2017

Frank A. "Sonny" Deshler, age 77 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully at home on February 19, 2017 following a brief battle with cancer. Funeral service will be 11 am Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 – 80th Street S., Cottage Grove with visitation from 9-11 am at the funeral home prior to the service. Interment St....

Hollis Lucas

Hollis Lucas

Feb 17, 2017

Hollis "Luke" Lucas, age 87 of St. Paul Park, passed away February 17, 2017. Luke was passionate about fast pitch softball and started playing in the Navy while stationed in Coronado, California where he met and married Evie. He continued playing when they moved back to Minnesota and was inducted into the St. Paul and the Minnesota Fast Pitch Softball...

Anthony Christy

Anthony Christy

Feb 15, 2017

Tony Christy January 3, 1954 - February 15, 2017 A proud U.S. Marine, a wonderful husband, a loving dad, grandpa and a friend to everyone that knew him. He is survived by his mother Patricia, wife bj; daughter Sara, sons John, Chris & his favorite Korean daughter-in-law Inny, Greg (Jenny); sister Dee, brothers Mike and Jeff. He was a Corporal...

Lyle Heuer

Lyle Heuer

Feb 13, 2017

Lyle A. Heuer, 66 of Cottage Grove died unexpectedly Feb. 13, 2017. Lyle was born February 17, 1950 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Armin & Lucille (Lendt) Heuer. He grew up in the Midway neighborhood graduating from Central High School in 1968. In November of 1970 Lyle was drafted and served his county in the US Army until his discharge...

Jeanne Franklin

Jeanne Franklin

Feb 11, 2017

JEANNE F. FRANKLIN Age 77 of Cottage Grove. Passed away peacefully on February 11th, 2017 after a courageous, long standing fight with heart disease. Loving mother of Paul(Keri) Olson, Heidi Olson, Grandchildren Mollie(Eric) Ellingsworth, Lauren Olson and Ryan Olson and two great grandchildren. Sisters Kaye(Bill) Willhite, and Donna Esselman. Close friend, Gaston Riva. Along with many cousins and friends. Preceded...

Charles Oase

Charles Oase

Feb 10, 2017

Charles R. Oase, age 81, of Inver Grove Heights, passed away suddenly at home on Friday, February 10, 2017. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Ralph, Kenneth, Vernon, and Richard. Survived by wife, Karen; daughter, Lynn (Gregg) Johnson; son, Lane; grandsons, Tyler and Cole; brother, John (Dorie); and dog, Lucy. Chuck was an avid Gopher fan and community volunteer. Memorial...

Terry Syverson

Terry Syverson

Feb 9, 2017

Terry L. Syverson, 66, of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 9, 2017. He grew up in Newport, Minnesota graduating from Park High School in 1970. Terry starting dating the love of his life Pamela Sundberg in 1971 and married her in 1972 at Newport Lutheran Church. They raised their two children in St. Paul Park and moved to...