Obituaries

Lois Quinn

Lois Quinn

May 19, 2016

Lois Mae (Gregerson) Quinn Long-time resident of St. Paul Park, 94 years old, passed away May 19, 2016. Born on September 8, 1921 in Baldwin, Wisconsin to Hans and Hazel Gregerson. Joined in wedlock to Thomas Joseph Quinn on Valentine's Day, 1946. She was preceded in death by husband Tom, and brothers Don and Perk Gregerson and is survived by...

Beverly Farone

Beverly Farone

May 17, 2016

Beverly Farone, age 76, of Saint Paul Park, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 while surrounded by her loving family. Preceded in death by mother, Eileen Thompson. Survived by husband of 54 years, Douglas Sr. "Bill"; children, Doug Jr. (Leslie), Linda (Gary) Mischke, Michael (Theresa), and John (Dawn Walker); many grandchildren; brother, Donald (Sandy) Thompson; sister, Joanne (Wayne)...

Louise Holz

Louise Holz

May 13, 2016

Louise Bertha Holz, age 83 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2016 at Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul. Funeral service 11 am, Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at Woodbury Lutheran Church, 7380 Afton Road, Woodbury. Visitation will be Monday 4-7 pm at Kok Funeral Home, 7676-80th Street S., Cottage Grove and also one hour prior to the service...

Anthony Tischler

Anthony Tischler

May 11, 2016

Anthony L. Tischler, age 59 of Zimmerman, formerly of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly on May 11, 2016. Memorial service will be 11 am, Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676-80th Street S., Cottage Grove with visitation one hour prior. Anthony Lawrence Tischler was born May 15, 1956 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Lawrence and Lillian (DelCastillo) Tischler. He...

Dorothy Thommes

Dorothy Thommes

May 10, 2016

Dorothy E. Thommes, age 98 of Cottage Grove, MN, formerly of Morton Grove, IL, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2016. Private family memorial services will be held. Dorothy Emily (Lang) Thommes was born December 16, 1917 in Chicago, Illinois to Joseph and Emma (Silhanek) Lang. She grew up in Riverside, Illinois and graduated from Riverside-Brookfield High School. Dorothy was...

Marlys Stein

Marlys Stein

May 7, 2016

Marlys Gail Stein 79 of Hudson, Fl formerly of Cottage Grove, MN. Born April 25, 1937 in Slayton, MN. Preceded in death by parents Albin & Jennie Nelson; sister Muriel Manuel; brother James; daughter Karla; husbands Glen and Carl Danes; 16 Aunts & Uncles. Survived by son John; grandchildren Jonathon, Jessica(Kevin)Jessen, Angie, Casey, Sunny. 5 nephews; 1 niece; sister in...

Brian Orton

Brian Orton

May 7, 2016

Brian D. Orton was born in St. Paul, MN on March 24, 1965 and passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, May 7, 2016. He is survived by parents, Douglas and Doris; older brother, Rodney (Bobbi Snider); and fiancée, Theresa Smiley. He graduated from St. Paul Park High School in 1982 and then graduated from St. Paul Technical College...

Rory Williams

Rory Williams

May 4, 2016

Rory James Williams, age 2, of Cottage Grove, MN, gained his wings peacefully while in his mother's arms on Tuesday, May 4, 2016. He was born in St. Paul, MN on May 16, 2013 to Beth Ness and TaJuan Williams. Preceded in death by great grandparents Albert and Joan Ness, James and Janet Finch. Rory is survived his sister Reibi...

Tim Haley

Tim Haley

May 2, 2016

Tim Haley, age 68, of Cottage Grove, formerly of Minneapolis passed away peacefully at home on Monday, May 2, 2016 under the care of his loving wife. Preceded in death by parents, Jim "Clem" and Jane; and brother, Billy. Survived by wife, Denise; daughter, Tamara (Bob) Cheney; and son, Chris (Kristy); grandchildren, Ana (Alex), Jackie, Toni, and Deaven; and sister,...

Walter Kessler

Walter Kessler

May 2, 2016

Walter (Wally) E. Kessler Age 85, died on May 2nd 2016. Wally was born on May 27th, 1930 in Wilmer, PA to John Sr. and Florence (Riely). He was a U.S. Army Sergeant and a Korean War Veteran. While serving in the Army, Wally met and married Berenice Quittem on November 1st, 1951. Wally retired from Cenex Corporation. Wally was...

John Affolter

John Affolter

Apr 30, 2016

John E. Affolter, 68 of Woodbury died April 30, 2016 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. He is preceded in death by parents Ervin & Evelyn (ZumBerge); brother Richard. Survived by brother Chester; 3 nephews. Funeral service 11 am Thursday, May 5 at Kok Funeral Home (1201 Portland Ave. St. Paul Park) with visitation starting at 10am. Interment Newport Cemetery....

George Gilliland

George Gilliland

Apr 28, 2016

George T. Gilliland Sr., age 76, of Saint Paul, passed away April 20, 2016. He is survived by his six children; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; a son; one sister; and a brother. George was born and raised in Austin, MN. He loved the outdoors and dogs. He was an avid hunter...

Joseph Krenik

Joseph Krenik

Apr 28, 2016

JOSEPH F. KRENIK, a longtime resident of St. Paul Park passed away April 28, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. Visitation on May 2, 2016 from 4-8, with Rosary @ 7:30 at Kok Funeral Home, 1201 Portland Ave, St. Paul Park. Mass of Christian Burial at 10am on May 3, 2016 at St. Anne's Traditional Catholic Church, 2445 County Road...

Mary Kozlowski

Mary Kozlowski

Apr 28, 2016

Mary Elizabeth Kozlowski, age 57 of Cottage Grove and a longtime employee of 3M, passed away April 28, 2016. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 am Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at The Church of St. Rita, 8694 – 80th Street S., Cottage Grove. Visitation will be Monday at the church from 4-7 pm also one hour prior to the...

Bernard Kreitz

Bernard Kreitz

Apr 27, 2016

Bernard "Bernie" Kreitz 75 of St. Paul Park, died peacefully surrounded by family April 27, 2016. Bernie was born on February 1, 1941 in St. Paul to Michael J. & Ernestine (Perron) Kreitz. He grew up in Mendota Heights and graduated from Sibley High School in 1959. After high school Bernie attended St. Thomas for 2 years and then enlisted...

JoAnn Butt

JoAnn Butt

Apr 25, 2016

JoAnn Butt, age 79 of Woodbury formerly of Belmond, Iowa, passed away April 25, 2016 at United Hospital in St. Paul. Funeral service will be 1:00 pm, Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676-80th Street S., Cottage Grove, with visitation one hour prior. Interment will be in the Evergreen Cemetery, Galesville, WI at a later time. Memorials may...

Richard Lind

Richard Lind

Apr 23, 2016

Richard "Richy" Elmer Lind Age 80, a 58 year resident of Cottage Grove Died peacefully at his home on April 23, 2016, in the presence of his loving family after a long and valiant battle with Parkinson's disease. Richy was born on July 11, 1935, in Becker, Minnesota. He was the son of Elmer and Mary Ann (née Cota) Lind....

Alice Munger

Alice Munger

Apr 21, 2016

Alice Munger, age 92, of Newport, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 21, 2016 while surrounded by her loving family. Preceded in death by husband, Noble. Survived by children, Judy (Fred) Tegeler, Vicki (Ron) Podpeskar, Nancy (Bruce) Domeier, and Bud (Julie); ten grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; and brother, Harold Carver. Special thanks to the staff at Prelude Memory Care in...

Lisa Johnson

Lisa Johnson

Apr 19, 2016

Lisa Johnson Age 39 of Rosemount, went home to see her Savior on Apr. 19, 2016. She was in her home surrounded by her family. Memorial service will be 10 am, Saturday, April 23, 2016 at River Valley Church, 14898 Energy Way, Apple Valley. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. Lisa Marie Johnson was born to Earl and Audrey...

Kathlyn Underwood

Kathlyn Underwood

Apr 17, 2016

Kathlyn "Nan" Underwood, age 101 of Inver Grove Heights, formerly of Albion, Michigan, passed away April 17, 2016 at Woodlyn Heights in Inver Grove Heights. A memorial service will be 11 am, Friday, April 22, 2016 at Kok Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior. A private interment will be held at a later date at Albion Memory Gardens in...