Obituaries

Robert Gramenz Jr

Robert Gramenz Jr

Apr 18, 2017

Robert "Butch" Gramenz, age 70 of St. Paul and Stillwater, passed away April 18, 2017. Private family services scheduled. Butch was a pro at putting together jigsaw puzzles, flirtin' with the ladies at the hospital, and making people laugh. Butch is survived by his brother Greg; sisters, Scherry (Jerry) Allen, Scharlene Gramenz and Candi LeBarron; his aunt Red, as well...

Michael Fournelle

Michael Fournelle

Apr 17, 2017

Michael R. "Mike" Fournelle 67, of St. Paul, died April 17, 2017. Mike was born on May 9, 1949 to Richard & Carolyn (Combs) in St. Paul. He grew up on the East side of St. Paul, graduation from Mechanic Arts High School in 1968. He has been a proud resident at Phoenix Residence since 1978 and prior to that...

Marjorie King

Marjorie King

Apr 11, 2017

Marjorie A. "Marge" King 86 of Cottage Grove formerly of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2017. Marge was born September 11, 1930 to Elmer & Lucille (Bowes) Metzler in St. Paul, Minnesota. She grew up near West Minnehaha in St. Paul, and married William R. King on May 20, 1961 in St. Paul. They raised their family...

Joyce Rogers

Joyce Rogers

Apr 8, 2017

Joyce J. Rogers (Pitcher) 76 of Cottage Grove died peacefully on April 8, 2017. Joyce was born May 28, 1940 to Keith & Carol (Wakefield) Pitcher in Bangor, Michigan. She grew up south of Chicago, Illinois in Oak Lawn, graduating from high school there in 1958. Joyce worked for Blomberg Clinic in St. Paul and while working there a few...

Neil Howe

Neil Howe

Apr 8, 2017

Neil LaRue Howe, age 86, of Cottage Grove, MN passed away on the morning of April 8, 2017. Neil was born July 10, 1930 in Esmond, N.D. to Clarence and Mildred (Hansen) Howe. Neil married Rose Heisler, his grade school sweetheart on October 26, 1950 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Esmond. They were married for 52 years until her...

Josephine Dawson)

Josephine Dawson)

Apr 6, 2017

Josephine "Jo" Wells (nee Dawson), age 97, of St. Paul Park went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 6, 2017 while surrounded by her loving family. Preceded in death by husband, Norman "Lefty"; daughter, Barbara Syverson; and great grandson, Matthew Kohnen. Survived by children, Robert (Sue), Nancy (Fred) James, Judy Mitchell, and Gary (Lois); twelve grandchildren; and thirteen...

Michael Perkins

Michael Perkins

Apr 1, 2017

Mike Patrick Perkins, 60 of Newport passed away on April 1, 2017 after a courageous battle with ALS. Michael was born November 2, 1956 to David & Corrine (Loeb) in Coon Rapids, Minnesota. He worked as a printer for different companies around the Twin City area. Mike loved watching old movies, black and white TV shows, spending time with friends,...

Gloria Machovec

Gloria Machovec

Mar 31, 2017

Gloria R. Machovec, age 80 of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on March 31, 2017. Funeral service will be 11:00 am, Thursday, April 6, 2017 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 – 80th Street S., Cottage Grove with visitation starting at 9:00 am until the time of service. Interment Evergreen Cemetery in Mahtomedi. Gloria Ruth Machovec was born October 7, 1936...

David Jensen

David Jensen

Mar 31, 2017

David Pedar Jensen, age 70, of Minneapolis, passed away listening to music with his daughter Amy on Friday, March 31st after many long years of struggling with "early onset" Alzheimer's disease. Preceded in death by his parents Harold and Jeanne Jensen (Hustad) and Mickey and Bobby Pederson. David was a prolific and talented artist who brought beauty through art to...

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...