Obituaries
Deborah Marie Younkin
Sep 5, 2024
Deborah "Debbie" Schneider (Younkin) passed away on September 5th, 2024 at the age of 52. She put up a courageous fight battling melanoma cancer for 19 years. At the time of death, she was surrounded by many people that loved her in the comfort of her own home in Maplewood, MN.
Memorial Service will be at 11 AM on Saturday, September...
Mary Helen Donkers
Sep 2, 2024
Mary Donkers, age 81, of Cottage Grove, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 2, 2024.
A Graveside Service will be at 1:30 pm on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, 7601 34th Ave. S.; Minneapolis, MN 55450. Please arrive by 1:15 pm at Assembly Area #6 to attend. This service will be available to view...
Mark Joseph Morgel
Aug 28, 2024
Mark Joseph Morgel, age 63, a longtime resident of Cottage Grove, MN passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024.
Mark was preceded in death by parents, Theodore (Ted) and Jean (Mary Jean Achman) Morgel; and sister, Diane (Maddaus). Mark is survived by son, Nick (Lindsey) Morgel; sisters, Lynn Morgel and Gloria (Les) Ives; brother, Dave (Michele) Morgel; and brother-in-law, Dave Maddaus;...
June Elaine Erickson
Aug 23, 2024
June Erickson, age 95, of Lakeland, MN passed away peacefully on August 23, 2024. Her life focused on her faith, family, and friends…truly a life well-lived!
June's Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, September 26, 2024 at Crossroads Church, 7955 Ivystone Ave. S.; Cottage Grove, MN with a visitation from 10-11 AM and luncheon following...
April Margaret Kerr
Aug 18, 2024
April Kerr, age 41, of Apple Valley, MN passed away on August 18, 2024.
Visitation will be from 5-7 PM on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at Kok Funeral Home 7676 80th Street S.; Cottage Grove, MN. Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM on Friday, August 30, 2024 at St. Rita's Catholic Church, 8694 80th St. S., Cottage Grove, MN with...
Shannon Doheny
Aug 16, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Shannon Doheny (McDonough) age 67, a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, on Friday, August 16th.
Shannon leaves behind her husband and best friend, Darren, of over 40 years. Three beautiful children, Christopher Brattain, Sean (Ashlee), Aisling (Andrew) Spoden, and many grand pups. Shannon is also survived by her...
John Frances Biron
Aug 13, 2024
John Biron, age 80, of Cottage Grove, MN passed away peacefully with family by his side on August 13, 2024.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 AM on Friday, August 23, 2024 at St. Rita's Catholic Church 8694 80th St. St., Cottage Grove, MN with a Visitation an hour before the service from 9-10 AM. Private interment will take place...
Meagan Devlin
Aug 13, 2024
Yesterday the world lost a beautiful soul. Meagan Devlin of Saint Paul Park, Minnesota is survived by her cherished daughters Sydney and Makayla, loving mother Lin Gartner, adoring aunt Debra Hallauer and uncle Randy Hallauer, and devoted partner Paul Wirth.
Meagan graduated from Jefferson High School in Bloomington, Minnesota by way of San Antonio, Texas. After completing her Bachelor's degree at...
Kristal Fae Treadway
Aug 12, 2024
Kristal Treadway, age 68 of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 12, 2024.
Visitation will be from 5-8 PM on Friday, August 23rd at Kok Funeral Home 7676 80th St. S.; Cottage Grove, MN with a time of sharing at 7 PM. Memorial Service at 10 AM on Saturday, August 24th at All Saints Lutheran Church 8100 Belden Blvd.;...
Karen Ruth Gengnagel
Aug 9, 2024
Karen Ruth Gengnagel (née Applequist), 87, of Cottage Grove, MN, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2024, surrounded by her family.Born on May 12, 1937, in Minneapolis, Karen spent her entire life in Minnesota, where she cherished her time at the family cabin in Nisswa, MN. She enjoyed walks in nature, found delight in watching hummingbirds fly outside the windows,...
Donald Arthur Strege
Aug 7, 2024
Donald "Don" Strege, age 97, of Cottage Grove, MN passed away peacefully on August 7, 2024.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Newport Lutheran Church 900 15th Street; Newport, MN with a visitation from 10-11 AM. Interment will be in the Newport Cemetery, Newport, MN.
Don was born June 6, 1927 to...
Robert "Bob" William Fischer
Aug 6, 2024
Robert William “Bob” Fischer of Cottage Grove, Minnesota died peacefully on Tuesday, August 6 at Evergreen Care Home in Minnetonka, Minnesota.While in hospice, his snarky and self-deprecating sense of humor would still sometimes break through. He had just passed the 90-year-old milestone.
He was predeceased by his brothers Carl and Donnie and sister Audrey. Within his own family, he was preceded...
Catherine Ann Moldrem
Aug 2, 2024
Catherine Ann Moldrem (nee Marchart), age 92, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 2, 2024.
She was raised on a dairy farm in Cadott, Wisconsin. She met the love of her life on a blind date, and they shared 48 years of marriage together. Together they raised six children in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. She enjoyed gardening, spending...
Louie Jeffrey Swartz Jr.
Jul 30, 2024
Louie Jeffrey Swartz Jr., age 61 of Minneapolis, passed away unexpectedly on July 30, 2024.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, August 3, 2024 from 4:00-10:00 pm at Kok Funeral Home, 1201 Portland Ave., St. Paul Park. The funeral service will be 3:00 pm, Sunday, August 4, 2024 at the funeral home with visitation from 11:00 am until the time...
Hyun Cha Altenhofen
Jul 30, 2024
Hyun Cha Altenhofen, age 92, of St. Paul Park, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 in the comfort of her home.
Preceded in death by parents; three sisters; and three brothers. Survived by devoted husband of 54 years, Bill; daughter, Chong Hui (Yong Son); grandchildren, Andy and April; and other loving family and friends.
Funeral Service 12 PM with visitation...
Marie Alfveby
Jul 28, 2024
Marie Alfveby, age 95, formerly of Cottage Grove, MN; passed away peacefully on July 28, 2024.
Memorial Service will be at 2 PM on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street S.; Cottage Grove, MN with visitation one hour prior to the service from 1-2 PM.
Marie was born on Sept. 26, 1928. She attended elementary school in...
Paula Jean Nelsen
Jul 27, 2024
Paula Jean (Shepard) Nelsen, age 72, of Cottage Grove, MN passed away while peacefully asleep at her home on Saturday, July 27, 2024. Her sudden and unexpected death has left her family profoundly saddened.
Memorial Service will be at 2 PM on Friday, August 2, 2024 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street S.; Cottage Grove, MN with visitation one hour...
Robert "Bud" Kowitz
Jul 26, 2024
Robert "Bud" Kowitz, age 91, of Woodbury, MN passed away peacefully on July 26, 2024.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am on Friday, September 6, 2024 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Ave, St. Paul Park with visitation one hour prior from 9:30 - 10:30 am. Interment at the church cemetery with a luncheon to follow.
Bud was...
Charlyne Rae Hainline
Jul 24, 2024
Charlyne Rae (Stocker) Hainline, age 75, passed away peacefully on July 24th, 2024, surrounded by family at her home in Cottage Grove, MN. She was born on February 19th, 1949 to Herman Stocker and Charlotte (Anderson) Stocker.
Memorial Service will be at 12 PM on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at Newport United Methodist Church 1596 11th Avenue; Newport, MN with a...
Nora Switala
Jul 24, 2024
Nora Switala, age 85, of Cottage Grove, MN passed away peacefully on July 24, 2024 with her loving family by her side.
Funeral Service will be 11 AM on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th St. S., Cottage Grove with visitation from 10-11 AM. Interment to follow at Elmhurst Cemetery, St. Paul.
Nora is survived by daughter Sue...
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