Obituaries
Dave Schirra
Mar 1, 2016
Dave Schirra, age 64, of Cottage Grove, moved on to Heaven on Tuesday, March 1, 2016. Preceded in death by father, Joseph; and father-in-law, Edward Snyder. Survived by loving wife of 39 years, Jeannine; sons, Michael (Erin McGovern and son, Dylan) and Nicholas (Katie); grandson, Gavin; mother, Madelyn; brother, Thomas (Sinda); mother-in-law, Maureen Snyder; nieces; nephews; and many other extended...
Nathan Fihn
Feb 28, 2016
Nathan T. Fihn 22 of Newport died unexpectedly on Feb. 28, 2016. Nathan was born the youngest of three to Tim & Teresa(Pontrelli) Fihn on June 30, 1993. He graduated from East Ridge in 2011 and worked for TCF Bank at the Richfield branch. Nathan had a passion for life, always planning a social outing with family and friends and...
Craig Young
Feb 26, 2016
Craig G Young 53 of Cottage Grove, died peacefully Feb. 26, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Craig was born April 23, 1962 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Lester & Helen (Birmingham) Young. He was the fourth of five children and grew up on St. Paul's East side. After graduating Harding High School in 1980 he attended the University of...
Arlean Kropelnicki
Feb 25, 2016
Arlean C. Kropelnicki, age 81, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 25, 2016. Preceded in death by parents; two brothers; and two sisters. Survived by husband of 62 years, William; children, Douglas (Rebecca), Wayne, Donna (Dennis) Post, and Beth (Mike) Vinje; eight grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; sister, Delia Nelson; and many other family and friends. Funeral Service...
Delores Oldenburg
Feb 21, 2016
Delores A. Oldenburg, age 79, of Newport passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 21, 2016. Preceded in death by husband, Richard. Survived by children; grandchildren; great grandchildren; and brother. Visitation 4-8 PM, Monday, February 29, 2016 at Kok Funeral Home, 1201 Portland Avenue, St. Paul Park, MN, 55071. Visitation Kok Funeral Home - Saint Paul Park 1201 Portland Avenue Saint...
Joanne Zarske
Feb 21, 2016
Joanne M.Zarske (nee: Swearingen)81 of Cottage Grove died peacefully surrounded by loving family on Feb. 21, 2016. Preceded in death by husband Robert; sons Steve, Tom; siblings Geraldine Godfrey, Tom. Survived by children Theresa, Jeff (Cathy); grandchildren Bob(Amber), Kristen (Mike), Robert; great grandchildren Willow, Liam, Ava; brother Sonny (Norma); brother in law Dick Godfrey; former son in law Tim Shannon....
Elizabeth Klug
Feb 16, 2016
Elizabeth "Katie" Klug, age 84 of Cottage Grove, passed away February 16, 2016 surrounded by many of her loving children and grandchildren. Elizabeth Catherine (Roeser) Klug was born April 9, 1931 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Joseph and Jane (Walsh) Roeser and grew up in the Como area of St. Paul. Elizabeth was united in marriage to Edward Klug on...
LaMar Lawson
Feb 15, 2016
LaMar, Frank "Sparkie" Lawson 71 of Cottage Grove, MN passed away peacefully in the arms of his wife on February 15, 2016 after a 2 year battle with colon and stomach cancer. Preceded in death by mother Lillian and step father Frank. Survived by loving wife Lorraine of 51 years; siblings Barbara (Henry) Miller, Patricia (John) Holzem, Mary Jo Vavaro;...
Joanne Howe
Feb 8, 2016
Joanne R. Howe, age 69 of Cottage Grove passed away Feb. 8, 2016 at United Hospital in St. Paul. On the day that she passed away, her 35 year battle with MS came to an end while surrounded by her family. Memorial service will be 11 am, Thurs., Feb. 11, 2016 at Zion Lutheran Church, 8500 Hillside Trail, Cottage Grove...
Kenneth Talcott
Feb 7, 2016
Kenneth A. Talcott 96 of Cottage Grove Passed away peacefully February 7, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Ken was born November 22, 1919 in Superior, Wisconsin to Berndt & Ada (Johnson) Talcott. He married the love of his life Alice Jansen on June 26, 1948 in Rochester, Minnesota. They moved to Superior for 10 years and then to Cottage...
David Bloomquist
Feb 7, 2016
David J.Bloomquist 58 of Newport Went to rest February 7, 2016 surrounded by loving family. David was a 30+ year resident of Newport, known and loved by many; especially his grandchildren who knew him as their beloved Papa. He enjoyed spending his time gardening, organizing his garage, anything to do with tractors and loved to read Louis L'Amour. David was...
Anthony Mencacci
Feb 7, 2016
Anthony "Tony" Mencacci, age 45 of Cottage Grove, passed away February 7, 2016 at Fairview University Hospital in Minneapolis. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 am, Friday, February 12, 2016 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Avenue, St. Paul Park. Visitation will be Thursday from 4:00-8:00 pm at the church and also one hour prior to the...
Laurence Barnes
Feb 5, 2016
Larry, known by many as the nicest man they had ever met, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on February 5, 2016. Larry retired from 3M after 42 years of service. Upon retirement, he was a school bus driver for 8 years for a very special group of children. Outside of work, Larry enjoyed traveling with Kathy, including...
Lyle Baker Jr
Feb 4, 2016
Lyle Baker Jr., age 88 of Oakdale, formerly of St. Paul Park, passed away on February 4, 2016 at The Pillars in Oakdale. Memorial service will be 11:00 am, Thursday, February 11, 2016 at All Saints Lutheran Church, 8100 Belden Blvd., Cottage Grove with visitation one hour prior at church. Private interment will be in the Ft. Snelling National Cemetery....
Michael Korf
Feb 2, 2016
Michael J. Korf, age 73 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2016. Born to Julius and Lauretta Korf on January 20, 1943. He is preceded in death by wife Elizabeth "Libby" and parents. Survived by brothers, Roger (Dawna), Wayne (Jane), Paul (Kathleen); sister Mary Beth; Godchildren Michael D., Leah and Julian; as well as many nephews, nieces,...
Robert Olsen
Feb 1, 2016
Robert Russell Olsen Age 61, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota Formerly River Falls, Wisconsin Robert was born in Hudson and raised in River Falls, Wisconsin on December 15, 1954. He passed away unexpectedly with his family by his side on Monday, February 1, 2016 in St. Paul, Minnesota. He was a cherished and devoted husband, father, brother, and friend. Always enjoyed...
Charlene Jahnke
Jan 26, 2016
Charlene A. Jahnke 74 of Cottage Grove died peacefully, January 26, 2016. Charlene was born December 19, 1941 in Chicago to Angelo & Salvatrice(Minitello)"Laura" Immordino, the youngest of two. She attended Robert A. Waller High School and graduated in January of 1960. Charlene married the boy next door, William Jahnke on October 13, 1962 at St. Phillip Benizi Catholic Church...
Gurdie Braun
Jan 21, 2016
Gurdie P. Braun, age 94 of Cottage Grove, passed away Jan. 21, 2016 at the Woodbury Health Care Center. Funeral service will be 11 am, Mon., Jan. 25, 2016 at All Saint's Lutheran Church, 8100 Belden Blvd., Cottage Grove. Visitation will be 4-7 pm, Sun., Jan. 24, 2016 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 – 80th Street S. Cottage Grove and...
Randall Bluhm
Jan 19, 2016
Randall "Randy" Bluhm, age 76 of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully Jan. 19, 2016 at Regions Hospital. Memorial service 11am Friday, Jan 22 at Kok Funeral Home (7676 80th St. S. Cottage Grove) with a visitation starting at 10am. Please join the family immediately following the service for lunch. Private interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery at a later date. Randy...
Merikay Leslie
Jan 18, 2016
Merikay Leslie, age 69 of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on January 18, 2016. Memorial service will be 11 am, Saturday, January 23, 2015 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 – 80th Street S. Cottage Grove with visitation one hour prior. Private interment will be held at Nora Cemetery, Rice Lake, Wisconsin at a later date. Merikay was born September 22,...
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