Obituaries
Jane Erickson
Aug 19, 2016
Erickson, Jane Anne Age 67, passed away peacefully on August 19th, 2016. Jane was born on October 10th, 1948 in Little Falls, MN to Angeline (Langer) and Milton (Jiggs) Gilbride. She graduated from Pierz Memorial High School and St Cloud School of Nursing. She married David Erickson on October 31st, 1970 at St Joseph's Church in Pierz. They resided in...
Susan Lee
Aug 19, 2016
Susan Annette Lee, age 58, of St. Paul, earned her wings on Friday, August 19, 2016. Preceded in death by parents, Gerald, Shirley, and Theresa; brothers, Daniel and Gerald Jr.; and sister, Kathy. Survived by son, Arturo Sr.; brothers, Timothy, Michael, and James; sisters, Laura and Gerri Lynn; grandchildren, Arturo Jr., Antonio, and Avery; many nieces, nephews, extended family and...
Karen Blau
Aug 18, 2016
Karen Ann (Ouradnik) Blau, age 58 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully Aug. 18, 2016. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 am Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at The Church of St. Rita, 8694 – 80th Street S., Cottage Grove. Visitation will be 5-8 pm on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 – 80th Street S., Cottage...
Melroy Englert
Aug 16, 2016
Melroy Englert, age 76 of Cottage Grove, passed away on Aug. 16, 2016. Funeral will be 11 am, Friday, August 26, 2016 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 – 80th Street S., Cottage Grove with visitation one hour prior. Grew up in St. Paul and spent time as a professional woodworker and furniture maker through the years. Loved following the Vikings...
Julianne Levers
Aug 15, 2016
Julianne Kay Levers 60 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2016. She was born in Osage, Iowa to Richard & Lucille (Schmidt) Levers on November 9, 1955. Her family moved to Cottage Grove when she was a young child. Julianne graduated from Park High School in 1974, and spent the last 35 years working for 3M. She...
Delores Burgmeier
Aug 15, 2016
Delores Lorraine Burgmeier, age 83 of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on August 15, 2016. Mass of Christian Burial 11 am Monday, August 22, 2016 at Church of St. Rita, 8694 – 80th Street S., Cottage Grove with visitation one hour prior. Interment will be at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Delores Lorainne Burgmeier was born April 20, 1933 to Anthony...
Dennis Johnson
Aug 14, 2016
Dennis Martin Johnson, age 63, of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 14, 2016. Preceded in death by father, Stanley Johnson and mother, Evelyn Barlow; and sister, Judy Shaw. Survived by wife, Diane; children, Stephanie Krahulec, Sara, Tina, and Mark (Amanda); thirteen grandchildren; one great granddaughter; brother, Gary (Hazel); sisters, Marylou Frederick and Lynn (Todd) Sisson; three cats;...
Richard Serpico
Aug 9, 2016
Richard Edward "Dick" Serpico 68 of Newport passed away peacefully at his home on August 9, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He was born to Joseph & Lucille "Lou" (Celski) Serpico on June 2, 1948 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Dick attended St. Marks Elementary School and graduated from Central High School in St. Paul in 1966. Shortly after high...
William Whalen
Aug 7, 2016
William Clifford "Bill" Whalen Jr., age 50 of Afton, passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born February 12, 1966, in Baltimore, MD, raised in Cottage Grove, MN and spent his final 15 years in Afton, MN. Deepest gratitude to his family and many friends, Fairview Hospice and all who...
Richard LaDoucer
Aug 2, 2016
Richard Charles "Ricky" LaDoucer passed suddenly on August 2, 2016 at the age of 64. He was born November 21, 1951 to LeRoy & Louise (Carey) in St. Paul, Minnesota. Ricky is preceded in death by his father LeRoy LaDoucer, mother Louise Lowery, step father George Lowery, brother LeRoy, sisters Patricia Lacy and Barbara LaDoucer. Together they celebrated his arrival...
Viola Schlichting
Aug 1, 2016
Viola M. Schlichting age 90 of Newport, died peacefully on August 1, 2016. Preceded in death by husband Jerome, parents Christ & Martha, daughter Mary, sister Dorothy, brother Roman. Survived by loving children, Gail (Stuart) Hilderbrand, Ann Morton, Glen (Patty), Karl (Cindy), Lori (Rob) Grant; grandchildren Jacob, Joshua, Amber, Cody, Kelsey, Lindsay, Kailee, Megan, Mathew, Lexi and Daniel; siblings Lorraine,...
Inge Brenna
Aug 1, 2016
Inge (Bobby) Brenna, age 80, of St. Paul Park, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2016. Sadly we say goodbye to the most kind, loving, best mom EVER! Survived by the luckiest kids, Rick (Sue), Sam (Scott) Bourasa, and Darlene (Brian) Garsteig; granddaughter, Aspen; BFF, Max; the Reagan Clan; many great friends and neighbors, DeWayne (Phyllis) Schute, Cookie Howard, and...
Joseph Dziubak
Jul 30, 2016
Joseph William Dziubak was born June 16, 1942, the son of Joseph and May (Allen) Dziubak in Saint Paul, MN. Joseph attended Central High School and graduated in 1960. February 7, 1969, Joseph completed basic combat training at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, U.S. Army. He served in the Vietnam War. On April 21, 1970 Joseph was united in marriage to Christine...
Robert Shay
Jul 27, 2016
Robert (Bob) Shay, age 59, of St. Paul Park, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 after a brief illness. Preceded in death by parents, Marcellus (John) and Mary (Pat). Survived by son, Matthew; siblings, Debbie (Dave) Spiess, Ronnie (Traci), and Sheri (Mark) Redding; many nieces, nephews, and friends. No services are being held. Private interment at a later...
Paul Field
Jul 23, 2016
Paul A. Field, age 86 of St. Paul Park, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at his home while surrounded by his loving family. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 am, Thursday, July 28, 2016 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Avenue, St. Paul Park. Visitation will be Wednesday, 4-7 pm at Kok Funeral Home, 1201...
Lois Bock
Jul 23, 2016
Lois A. Bock, age 86 of Cottage Grove, passed away July 23, 2016 at White Pine Assisted Living following a brief battle with cancer. Funeral service will be 11 am, Friday, July 29th with the visitation from 4-7 pm on Thursday, July 28th all at Kok Funeral Home, 7676-80th Street S., Cottage Grove. Interment will be at the Newport Cemetery....
Alvin Krech Jr
Jul 21, 2016
Alvin William Krech Jr., age 63 of St. Paul Park, passed away July 21, 2016 at the VA Hospital in Minneapolis. He will always be remembered as an awesome grandpa and a beloved father. Private services will be planned. Alvin is survived by his children, Stephanie and Jason; grandchildren Zoia Iris and Ezekiel William; mother Marie; siblings Kathy Zins, Diane...
Helen Jansen
Jul 17, 2016
Helen Marie Jansen (Sandkamp) a lifelong resident of Cottage Grove area died peacefully July 17, 2016 at the age of 80. Helen was born November 7, 1935 on her family farm in Grey Cloud Island to Harry & Eleanor (Meier) Sandkamp. She attended St. Paul Park High School graduating in 1953. In her early years she enjoyed playing softball and...
Oliver Alstine
Jul 15, 2016
Oliver Earl Van Alstine Age 80, of Hastings, MN Died July 15, 2016 at his home on Pleasant Hill Century Farm in Denmark Township surrounded by family. He bravely fought through many health challenges. His farm was designated a Sesquicentennial Farm as it has been in the same family in agriculture for over 150 years. He lived on the farm...
Viola Duncan
Jul 14, 2016
Viola Catherine Brisse Duncan Of Woodbury, Cottage Grove, and Minneapolis, went home to her beloved God and family on July 14, 2016. Preceded in death by son Harley John Duncan, parents John W. and Mary Meyer Brisse; brothers Elmer "Lou" Brisse (Dorothy) and Melvin "Mel" Brisse (Charlotte "Chuckie"); sisters Celine Brisse Leyendecker (Clarence) and Lillian Brisse Weirens (Norbert); niece Charmelle...
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