Obituaries

Carolynn Lindstrom

Carolynn Lindstrom

Apr 15, 2016

Carrie (Klein) Lindstrom Carrie Lindstrom, age 52 of Cottage Grove, passed away April 15. Super mom, loving wife and a ray of sunshine to all who knew her, Carrie fought cancer with humor and grace, setting an example of how to live life to the fullest. We will miss her bubbly personality and boundless energy and are better people today...

Frank Klapak

Frank Klapak

Apr 14, 2016

Frank E.Klapak 72 of Cottage Grove Passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family April 14, 2016. Frank was born December 10, 1943 to Frank & Charlotte (Ewer) Klapak in Cumberland, Wisconsin. He grew up in St. Paul, Minnesota. On November 23, 1963 he married Judy Linneman in St. Paul Park, MN. They made their home in Cottage Grove and were...

Adam Fournelle

Adam Fournelle

Apr 9, 2016

Adam N.Fournelle Beloved Son & Brother, Age 34 of Cottage Grove, Minnesota. Died on April 9, 2016 at Regions Hospital surrounded by his family. Preceded in death by Grandfather Emil Mancuso, grandparents Richard & Carolyn Fournelle; Aunt Sharon Toulouse. Survived by parents Dave & Jolene; Sister Angie (Dan), Grandmother Josephine Mancuso; many aunts and uncles; cousins; niece & nephews. Adam...

Marie Cokley

Marie Cokley

Apr 7, 2016

Marie Cokley, age 83, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 7, 2016 while surrounded by her loving family. Preceded in death by husband, Leonard; parents, Henry and Anna Kunze; and brother, Kenneth Kunze. Survived by son, Robert (Roxie); daughters, Kathleen (Bob) Bennett, and Linda (Zachary) Lopez; eight grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; and other extended family and friends....

Evelyn Boyer

Evelyn Boyer

Apr 7, 2016

Evelyn A. Boyer, age 83, of Cottage Grove, passed away in her sleep on Thursday, April 7, 2016 while surrounded by her loving family. Evelyn graduated from the Swedish Nursing School and was instrumental in developing the first postpartum depression group in the Twin Cities. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Rev. Thomas; children, Timothy (Christine), Steven...

Nancy Jennings

Nancy Jennings

Apr 7, 2016

Nancy Ann Jennings (Berg) age 50 of Arden Hills, formerly of St. Paul Park, Minnesota, died peacefully April 7, 2016 with her family by her side following a courageous battle with cancer. Nancy was born July 21, 1965 in St. Paul, Minnesota, grew up in St. Paul Park and moved to Arden Hills where she spent most of her life....

Ione (Spencer)

Ione (Spencer)

Apr 6, 2016

Ione E. Johnson (Spencer), age 90, of Woodbury died peacefully on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was born to parents, Raymond and Alvilda Paskewitz on January 24, 1926 in Clifford, North Dakota and spent most of her life in St. Paul. She enjoyed sewing, crafts, working with stained glass and sailing. She was also a...

James Lind

James Lind

Apr 4, 2016

James "Jim" Lind 68 of Cottage Grove Passed away on April 4, 2016 surrounded by loving family and friends. Jim was born to Martha (Schwartz) & Clayton Lind on June 7, 1947 in Burlington, Iowa. He grew up in Galesburg, Illinois graduating from high school in 1965. Jim's brother Larry became a new dad in 1966, so Jim took his...

Larry Maurer

Larry Maurer

Apr 3, 2016

Larry Maurer, age 79 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 3, 2016 at the Minnesota Veteran's Home in Minneapolis surrounded by his family. Funeral 11 am Friday, Apr. 8, 2016 at Newport United Methodist Church, 1596-11th Ave., Newport. Visitation 4-8 pm Thurs., Apr. 7, 2016 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676-80th Street S., Cottage Grove and also one...

Charlotte Olson-Larson

Charlotte Olson-Larson

Apr 2, 2016

Charlotte Olson-Larson, age 59 of Cottage Grove passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 1, 2016 at United Hospital. Funeral 11 am Thurs., April 7, 2016 at Kok Funeral Home, 1201 Portland Ave., St. Paul Park with visitation one hour prior. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. A very special thank you from the family to all of the health providers for...

Joshua Koehler

Joshua Koehler

Mar 27, 2016

Joshua C. Koehler 27 of Rosemount formerly of Cottage Grove Died accidentally March 27, 2016. Josh was born March 26, 1989 to Karen & Noe in St. Paul, Minnesota. He grew up in Cottage Grove attending Park High School, graduating in 2007. He married his high school sweetheart Samantha Theno in Cancun, Mexico on January 22, 2016. Josh loved to...

Bernie Poganski

Bernie Poganski

Mar 26, 2016

Bernie Poganski, age 79, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 26, 2016. Bernadine was born September 20, 1936 in St. Martin, MN, the daughter of Walter and Eliza (nee Brown) Determan. She was raised in St. Martin and graduated from Paynesville High School in 1954. On August 24, 1957 she was united in marriage with Louis Poganski...

Jon Erickson

Jon Erickson

Mar 25, 2016

Jon Curtis Erickson, age 52, of Cottage Grove, finally made the "Winners Circle" on March 25, 2016. Preceded in death by father, Harold. Survived by mother, Alice; siblings, Ann (Pete) Schommer, Todd (Glenda) Erickson, and Joy (Mike Salwasser); nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and many other extended family and caring friends. Jon struggled with depression for many years and is now...

Bertha Pike

Bertha Pike

Mar 25, 2016

Bertha "Lucille" Pike, age 95, of Fort Myers, FL, formerly of Oakdale & Cottage Grove, MN. Passed away peacefully on Friday, March 25, 2016. Lucille was born to parents, Gustav and Ida (nee Carlson) Holmstrom on May 27, 1920 in Hastings, MN. She married Walter Pike on August 30, 1945 in St. Paul, MN. They lived there until 1960, and...

Margaret Mooney

Margaret Mooney

Mar 17, 2016

Margaret Mooney, age 87 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2016 surrounded by family. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 am, Monday, March 21, 2016 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Ave., St. Paul Park. Visitation will be 4-8 pm with a prayer service at 7 pm on Sunday, March 20, 2016 (TODAY) at...

Viann Ruiz

Viann Ruiz

Mar 14, 2016

Viann Rachelle Ruiz died peacefully on March 14, 2016 at her home in Newport. She was born to Gary & Diane (Hostetler) Ruiz on April 10, 1963 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Viann worked for many years in medical transcription and secretary services before transitioning to full time mother. She loved spending time soaking up the sun in her garden swing,...

UnaLane Schneider

UnaLane Schneider

Mar 13, 2016

UnaLane Mae Schneider, age 85, of Maplewood, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 13, 2016 at Marian Care Center in St. Paul. Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother. Preceded in death by husband, George; and great grandson, Cameron. Survived by children, Robin (Mark) Sampson, Paul (Joanne), and Kent (Jeanine); grandchildren, Ryan (fiancée, Brittany Sweney), Ashley (Zach) Sietmann, Brandt Sampson,...

Rosalie Bullert

Rosalie Bullert

Mar 12, 2016

Lee (Rosalie) Bullert (nee Rennells), age 69 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2016 at Cerenity- Marian Care Center in St. Paul. Rosalie "Lee" Kay Rennells was born December 6, 1946 in Wayzata, Minnesota. She was baptized on March 30, 1947 and confirmed on June 5, 1960 at The Evangelical & Reformed Church in Lester Prairie. Lee...

Gerard Schmit

Gerard Schmit

Mar 12, 2016

Gerard B. Schmit 62 of Aurora, Colorado formerly of Cottage Grove, Minnesota died peacefully on March 12, 2016 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Preceded in death by dad Marcel. Survived by mom Mildred; siblings Joe (Patty), Dan, Michelle (Steve) Borowicz, Mary (Mike) Langevin, Ann (Bob) Meehl. Many nieces, nephews, great nieces & nephews; other relatives and friends; furry...

Rosemary Aus

Rosemary Aus

Mar 5, 2016

Rosemary Ann Aus, age 79 of Cottage Grove, passed away March 5, 2016 at her home under the care of her family and hospice. A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, March 11, 2016 from 4-8 pm at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 – 80th Street S., Cottage Grove. Private interment will be held at a later date. Memorials are...