Obituaries

Darcy Fuchs

Darcy Fuchs

Feb 19, 2025

Darcy Lynn Fuchs, age 64, went home to be with the Lord on February 19th, 2025 after a long battle with cancer.

Darcy grew up in Hastings, MN and loved her work at The Harbor church as an office manager and accountant, as well as serving at Muddy Waters. Darcy loved spending time with family, especially her grandchildren. She was an...

Renee Jean Timmers

Renee Jean Timmers

Feb 17, 2025

Renee Jean Timmers (Marcantelli), age 67, of St. Paul Park, passed away on February 17, 2025 at United Hospital. Born in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Preceded in death by parents William and Delores Marcantelli. She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Joseph Martin Timmers; stepdaughters, Jamie Campbell (Brian) & Jessie Matthews (Brad); her grandchildren: Cayden, Hadley, and Carson Campbell;...

Holly Marie Allram

Holly Marie Allram

Feb 17, 2025

Holly Allram, age 59, of Cottage Grove, MN passed away surrounded by her family on February 17, 2025.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 AM on Thursday, March 6, 2025 with visitation one hour prior from 10-11 AM at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Ave.; St. Paul Park, MN. All are invited to a luncheon after the...

Gerhardt "Jack" Knutson

Gerhardt "Jack" Knutson

Feb 15, 2025

Gerhardt “Jack” Knutson, age 100, of Grey Cloud Island, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2025 at Good Samaritan hospice care in Inver Grove Heights, MN.

Jack was born in Ridgeland, Wisconsin to John and Clara (Gravermoen) Knutson on December 17, 1924. He grew up in Ridgeland where he attended school until the 8th grade.

At age 18 he entered the US...

Elizabeth Miskowiec

Elizabeth Miskowiec

Feb 14, 2025

Elizabeth "Beth" Ann Miskowiec, age 86 of Cottage Grove, passed away February 14, 2025 at Norris Square.

Memorial service will be 11 am, Saturday, May 17, 2025 at All Saints Lutheran Church, 8100 Belden Blvd S., Cottage Grove with visitation one hour prior to the service at church.

Beth was born February 18, 1938, in Minneapolis to William and Helen Rodger. She...

William "Bill" George Snyder

William "Bill" George Snyder

Feb 13, 2025

William George "Bill" Snyder, age 86, of White Bear Lake, formerly of Newport, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025. 

Bill married Maggie Hoffman on September 14, 1957 at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament in St. Paul, MN. He spent his life working at the oil refinery in the maintenance department. He enjoyed playing cards, crossword puzzles, avid Twins fan,...

Elaine K. Pederson (nee Rebers)

Elaine K. Pederson (nee Rebers)

Feb 12, 2025

Elaine Karen Pederson (nee Rebers), passed away on February 12, 2025, peacefully in her sleep in her Cottage Grove home.

Elaine was born on August 21, 1941, to Victor and Elda Rebers, in Rural Vesta, Minnesota. She was baptized and confirmed at Peace Lutheran Church in Echo, Minnesota where she also grew up and graduated high school. Elaine then attended Glenwood...

Steven Robert Bondeson

Steven Robert Bondeson

Feb 11, 2025

Steven Robert Bondeson, age 63 of Woodbury passed away suddenly on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. Steve is preceded in death by his father Terrence Sr. and brother Terrence Jr. Steve is survived by his mother Mary Ann; daughters Daryl and Stephanie; brother Gary and sister Teresa. 

Steve spent his life as a mechanic not just as a career but for everyone...

Susan Madsen (nee Wampfler)

Susan Madsen (nee Wampfler)

Feb 11, 2025

Susan (Wampfler) Madsen, 69, of Cottage Grove, MN, passed away on February 11, 2025 at home. Born on September 15, 1953 in Rice Lake, WI, Sue was the third daughter of Albert and Dorothy (Putnam) Wampfler.

Sue is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Norman Madsen; her children Amanda Madsen and Ben (Katie) Madsen; grandchildren JoeLeigh and Parker Madsen;...

Toni Whiteside Malveaux Helgeson

Toni Whiteside Malveaux Helgeson

Feb 11, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Toni Whiteside Malveaux Helgeson, who died peacefully on February 11, 2025, at the age of 68. Toni was born on December 23, 1956, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, to Robert and Shirley Whiteside. She worked for many years at the Twin Cities Ford...

Diane Irene Eriksen

Diane Irene Eriksen

Feb 10, 2025

Diane, age 78, of Woodbury passed away peacefully at home after suffering a stroke a week before. She left a legacy of faith and love. Her loud laugh and generous spirit will be missed by all who knew her.

Visitation will be 4:00 - 7:00 pm, Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at Hope Church, 7910 - 15th Street N., Oakdale, MN. Celebration...

Anita Fojtik-Craggs

Anita Fojtik-Craggs

Feb 8, 2025

On February 8, 2025, at the age of 66, Anita Rose Fojtik-Craggs took her final breath, surrounded by the family she spent her life cherishing. She leaves behind a lifetime of love, commitment, and unwavering devotion to family and friends she held dear.

Anita was born in April 1958, in Phillips, Wisconsin, one of six daughters to Marie and Peter Fojtik....

Sandra "Sandee" Doucette

Sandra "Sandee" Doucette

Feb 8, 2025

Sandra "Sandee" Doucette, age 79 of Cottage Grove, MN passed away February 8, 2025 surrounded by family.

A memorial visitation in her honor will be held on Friday, April 4, 2025 from 4:00-7:00 pm at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street S., Cottage Grove, MN.

Sandra Lee Doucette was born May 22, 1945, in Superior, Wisconsin to Einar and Mary Jane (nee...

Jacque "Jack" Olander

Jacque "Jack" Olander

Feb 7, 2025

Jacque "Jack" Olander, age 65, of Cottage Grove passed peacefully on February 7, 2025, surrounded and serenaded by loved ones.

A Celebration of Life will be at 5:00 PM on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street S.; Cottage Grove, MN with a visitation from 3-5 PM prior to the service.

Jack was born on October 8, 1959...

Carol Ann Niles

Carol Ann Niles

Feb 7, 2025

Carol Niles, age 90, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota passed away peacefully on February 7, 2025 surrounded by her family. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Ave.; St. Paul Park, MN with visitation beginning at 9:30 AM. Private interment will take place at Ft. Snelling National...

Carl Arthur Aegler

Carl Arthur Aegler

Feb 5, 2025

Carl Aegler, age 77, was born on March 9, 1947 in rural Cresco, IA to Art and Leona Aegler. Carl left this world for the next on February 5th, 2025.

A Celebration of Life will be at 4:30 PM on Friday, February 28, 2025, with a visitation from 3:30 - 4:30 PM at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street S.; Cottage Grove,...

Lorraine Amelia Wohlers

Lorraine Amelia Wohlers

Feb 5, 2025

Lorraine Wohlers, age 88 of Woodbury, MN passed away peacefully on February 5, 2025.

Memorial Service will be at 11:00 AM with visitation beginning at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th St. S., Cottage Grove, Minnesota with a lunch immediately following the service. Graveside service will take place 10 AM on Wednesday, February 19,...

Patricia Ann Granlund

Patricia Ann Granlund

Feb 1, 2025

Patricia Ann Taylor was born on October 5, 1934 to William Edward Taylor and Hilda Johanna Duden in Pomeroy, Iowa. She was the youngest of five children and is preceded in death by brothers and sisters-in-law William (Doris) Taylor, Joseph (Marie) Taylor, George (Ruth) Taylor and survived by sister and brother-in-law Betty (Eugene) Keonig. Pat went to Catholic school and...

Robert David Allram

Robert David Allram

Jan 30, 2025

Robert David Allram, age 35, of Cottage Grove, MN passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 30, 2025. 

Celebration of Life will be 11:00 AM with visitation beginning at 10:00 AM, Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th St. S., Cottage Grove, MN 55016 with luncheon to follow service. Interment will take place at Resurrection Cemetery in Mendota Heights,...

Sandra Bornfleth

Sandra Bornfleth

Jan 29, 2025

In Loving Memory of a Wonderful Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Sandra Lee Bornfleth on January 29, 2025, from ALS at the age of 78. Born in St. Paul, MN on June 15, 1946, Sandy met her husband, Bob, while working as an inspector at Buckbee Mears in downtown St. Paul. They had...