Obituaries

Marcia Hopp

Marcia Hopp

Jan 14, 2016

Marcia R. Hopp, age 80, of Newport, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2016 at her home. Preceded in death by parents, Nick and Margaret Yokanovich; brother, Bob Yokanovich; and sisters, Elaine Rambaum, Joyce Bauer, and Sharon Coen. Survived by husband of 50 years, Raymond; children, Tom (Tami), Doug (Lisa), and Nancy (Mike); grandchildren, Michael, Chrissy, Alex, Jacob, and Justin;...

Patrick O'Connor

Patrick O'Connor

Jan 12, 2016

Patrick J. O'Connor 57 of St. Paul was called to rest for eternity with the Lord unexpectedly on January 12, 2016. He joins in heaven his parents Timothy & Martha; granddaughter Addisyn; daughter's mother Susan Lowe. Patrick is survived by loving daughters Tara(Steve), Kelly(Tim); granddaughters Riley, Mackenzie; his girl Gwynne; brothers Tim & Mike. Patrick grew up in the Como...

Gerald McCleary

Gerald McCleary

Jan 11, 2016

Gerald R. "Jerry" McCleary 73 of Cottage Grove died peacefully January 11, at Regina Care Center in Hastings. Funeral service 11:30 Friday, Jan. 15 at Kok Funeral Home (7676 80th St. S. Cottage Grove) with visitation starting at 10:30. Interment Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Mahtomedi. In lieu of flowers memorial preferred. Jerry was born September 15, 1942 in Plum City, Wisconsin...

Eugene Fredrick

Eugene Fredrick

Jan 7, 2016

Eugene S. Fredrick, age 76 of Newport, passed away at his home on January 7, 2016 under the care of his family, friends and hospice. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 am, Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Avenue, St. Paul Park. Visitation will be Monday, January 11, 2016 from 5-7 pm at...

Alan Manke

Alan Manke

Jan 7, 2016

Alan B. (Lil Al) Manke Age 54, of Cottage Grove On Thursday, January 7, 2016 at 10 AM after a valiant battle with lung cancer, Al took his final journey home to be with his sisters, brother, father, and many friends. Survived by mother, Norma; daughter, Ashley (Phillip) Hansen; son, Deven Seifert; five grandsons; brother, Carly (Vicki Reardon); sisters, Lynn...

Clark Dobbs

Clark Dobbs

Jan 5, 2016

Clark L. Dobbs, age 72, of Grey Cloud Island passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on 5 January, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Helen Jean, two children, Will Dobbs (Karen Arntzen) and Aimee Dobbs (Luis Puga), and his grand-daughter, Lucia Puga Dobbs. Clark was born in Mankato, MN on 9 November, 1943 to Mary Evelyn and...

Mary Winmill

Mary Winmill

Jan 3, 2016

Winmill, (nee; Wilczek) Mary Jane Age 88 of Cottage Grove formerly of Alexandria & St. Paul died peacefully Jan. 3, 2016. Preceded in death by parents Florence & William Wilczek; husband Robert E.; grandson Timothy Pease; great grandson Quinton Rivera Noren. Survived by daughter Carol (Ted) Rivera; grandchildren Chris Rivera, Chad (Theresa Hoetger) Rivera, Mandy (Kevin) Gammon, Allison (Vincent) Pitoscia;...

Gerald Steffenhagen

Gerald Steffenhagen

Jan 2, 2016

Gerald Steffenhagen, age 70, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2016 surrounded by his family. Preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Mae; and brothers, Steven and David. Gerald is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Jocelyn; son, Todd (Sara); daughters, Laurie (Johan) Boysen, Vicky (Adam) Skotterud, and Kari; his adored grandchildren, Terrell, Lauren,...

Robert Monjeau

Robert Monjeau

Dec 31, 2015

Robert "Bob" M. Monjeau, age 86, passed away peacefully, while surrounded by his loving family on December 31, 2015. Preceded in death by parents, Bob and Ester; father and mother-in-law; Milt and Ollie Bernier; brother-in-law, Dr. Ronald Bernier; son-in-law, Dwain Kuhn Sr.; many aunts; uncles; relatives; friends; and neighbors. Survived by his loving wife, Donna; children, Debby (special friend, Bob),...

Ervin Konobeck

Ervin Konobeck

Dec 28, 2015

Ervin C Konobeck 79, of Cottage Grove, died peacefully December 28 at United Hospital one day shy of his 80th birthday. He was born in St. Paul to Carl & Anna and grew up in Scandia where he developed a passion and love for horses. Ervin met Mary Lou in 1954 and they married in St. Paul in 1956. He...

Duane Cozad

Duane Cozad

Dec 27, 2015

Duane E. Cozad, age 72 of Cottage Grove, passed away on December 27, 2015 at his home under hospice care. Funeral will be 10 am, Saturday, January 2, 2016 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 – 80th Street S, Cottage Grove. Visitation will be Friday from 4-7 pm at the funeral home and also for one hour prior to the service...

Richard Kveton

Richard Kveton

Dec 26, 2015

Richard "Dick" Kveton, age 78 of Woodbury, passed away unexpectedly on December 26, 2015. He said he had no fear of death because he knew Jesus was there to welcome him home. Funeral service will be 2 pm, Saturday, January 9, 2016 at Woodbury Lutheran Church, 7380 Afton Road in Woodbury with visitation starting at 10 am until the time...

Tiffany Darvell

Tiffany Darvell

Dec 26, 2015

Tiffany Laura (Montbriand) Darvell passed away December 26, 2015 at her family home in Cottage Grove from health complications. A memorial service will be 1 pm, January 9, 2015 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 – 80th Street S., Cottage Grove with visitation two hours prior. She was born to Ed Montbriand & Kitty Skow on April 3, 1978 in Edina,...

Dominic Schmit

Dominic Schmit

Dec 20, 2015

Dominic L. Schmit, age 87, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 20, 2015. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Beverly Schmit and Fran Grones; and brother, Bob. Survived by loving wife of 61 years, Lorraine; children, Cindy (Ron) Reische, Steve (Cheryl), Jan (Dave) O'Ryan, Jim (Linda), and Terry (Jay) Slininger; 14 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; brother, Bill...

Ronald Menard

Ronald Menard

Dec 19, 2015

Ronald F. Menard 81 of Cottage Grove died peacefully Dec. 19, 2015 at the VA Hospital. Ron was born September 12, 1934 in Somerset, Wisconsin to Raymond & Bernadette(Fredrickson)Menard. He grew up in the West 7th neighborhood, graduating from Monroe High School. He proudly served his country in the US Navy and the Merchant Marines. Ron married the love of...

Joanne Johnson

Joanne Johnson

Dec 19, 2015

Joanne L. Johnson, age 78, of St. Paul Park went peacefully to Heaven on December 19, 2015. Preceded in death by husband, Merlin; two unborn grandchildren; and parents. Survived by children, Ricky, Debbie, David (Michele), and Jennifer (Chris) Pate; six grandchildren; four great grandchildren; three sisters; and other loving family and friends. Joni remained extremely positive and courageous throughout her...

Robert Novalany

Robert Novalany

Dec 12, 2015

Robert S. Novalany, age 81 of Cottage Grove, left this world on December 12, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 am, Fri., Dec. 18th at the Church of St. Rita, 8694 – 80th Street, Cottage Grove, with visitation one hour prior. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Healtheast Hospice and...

Irma Berger

Irma Berger

Dec 11, 2015

Irma M. Berger age 82 of Cottage Grove, passed away Dec. 11, 2015 surrounded by her loving family at White Pine Assisted Living in Mendota Heights. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 am, Fri., Dec. 18th at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 920 Holley Ave., St. Paul Park. Visitation will be 4:00-7:00 pm, Thurs., Dec. 17th at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 –...

Theresa Lee

Theresa Lee

Dec 10, 2015

Theresa Louise Lee, age 76 of St. Paul, passed away Dec. 10, 2015. Funeral will be 11:00 am Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 - 80th Street S., Cottage Grove, MN. with visitation from 9:00-11:00 am. Interment will be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis. She is survived by her children, Susan (Leroy), Timothy, Mike (Stacy), Gerri...

Ronald Jilk

Ronald Jilk

Dec 9, 2015

Ronald E. Jilk, age 80, of St. Paul Park, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 9, 2015. Survived by loving wife of 54 years, Marceline; children, DJ Dahl (Brent Mattfield), Mark, Denise (Alden) Peterson, and Donna; grandchildren, Jennifer (Martin), Kristen, Marielle (Chris), Stephanie, Madeline, and Mitchell; great grandchildren, Brandon and Evelyn; siblings, Louise Churchill, Genevieve Miller, and Clarence. Preceded in...