Obituaries

Robert LaBrosse

Robert LaBrosse

Dec 9, 2015

Robert P. LaBrosse, age 90 of Hastings, formerly of Cottage Grove, passed away December 9, 2015. Funeral mass will be 11 am, Tuesday, December 15, 2015, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holly Ave, St. Paul Park, with visitation starting at 9:30. Interment will be held at a later date in Duluth, MN. Robert Peter LaBrosse was born in...

Helen Karp

Helen Karp

Dec 8, 2015

Helen Anita Karp (Brotzler) Age 96, of St. Paul Park Mother, Grandma, Great Grandma And Great-Great Grandma Passed away peacefully on December 8, 2015 at her home. She is preceded in death by beloved husband, Charles "Ray"; daughter, Diane (Fred) Arndt; parents, George and Anita; brothers, Harold and Lawrence; granddaughter and grandson. Loving mother to Tim (Kathy), Terry, Deborah (Dennis)...

Harry Larson

Harry Larson

Dec 7, 2015

Harry O. Larson, age 74, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, December 7, 2015 at Cerenity Senior Care- Marion of Saint Paul. Preceded in death by beloved wife, Diane. Loving father to Susan (Scott) Shea and Mike (Charlotte); proud grandpa to Conor Shea. Harry will be remembered for being a loving and devoted family man. He enjoyed...

Esther Gredvig-Wolf

Esther Gredvig-Wolf

Dec 7, 2015

Esther Bernice Gredvig-Wolf, age 96 of Cottage Grove died peacefully on December 7, 2015. Esther was born June 18, 1919 in Halstad, Minnesota to Theodore & Linda (Melberg) Hellerud. After graduating from Halstad High School she moved to Fertile where she met her future husband Arnold Gredvig while working at the drug store. In 1949 they moved their family to...

Ralph McHattie

Ralph McHattie

Dec 2, 2015

Ralph E. McHattie, age 94, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, December 2, 2015. Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Bernadine (nee Pribnow). Survived by children, Karen (Arden) Graber, Keith (Bonnie), and Barb (Bryan) Olson; five "beautiful granddaughters"; three "handsome grandsons"; five great grandchildren; sister, Emily Wolterstorff; sisters-in-law, LaVerne Benson and...

Larry Poziembo

Larry Poziembo

Nov 30, 2015

Larry J Poziembo 64 of Cottage Grove died peacefully November 30 in the care of his loving family. Survived by loving wife Patti; sons Brad, Greg(Jenn); 2 grandchildren. Funeral service 11am Friday at Kok Funeral Home (7676 80th St S. Cottage Grove) with a gathering time starting at 10am. Private Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials preferred to Friends in...

Sharon VonSpreecken

Sharon VonSpreecken

Nov 30, 2015

VonSpreecken(nee; Weller) Sharon M 72 of Willernie formerly of Newport passed away on November 30, 2015 at her home in Willernie. She is survived by her loving sons Scott & Guy(Nancy); siblings Kitty, Warren(Kelly), Judy(Bob) Prudy; many nieces & nephews; lifelong friends Alfreida Griffey, Jeanne Beckman; furry companions Bandit, Breezy & Elvis. Preceded in death by husband Richard J.; parents...

Janet Wasylishin

Janet Wasylishin

Nov 28, 2015

Janet M. Wasylishin, age 71 of Cottage Grove, MN, passed away Nov. 28, 2015 at United Hospital following brief bout with cancer. VISITATION will be 4-7 pm on Wed., Dec. 2, 2015 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 – 80th St. S., Cottage Grove with the FUNERAL at 11 am Thurs., Dec. 3 also at the funeral home with visitation one...

Dennis Roemer

Dennis Roemer

Nov 27, 2015

Dennis Roemer, age 67 of Cottage Grove, passed away Friday, November 27, 2015 at Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul. Dennis was born May 6, 1948 to Donald & Virginia Roemer in Wabasha, Minnesota. He grew up in Wabasha and graduated from St. Felix High School Class of 66. Dennis went onto to Winona State and completed his undergraduate degree in...

Charise Ashing

Charise Ashing

Nov 26, 2015

Charise Asuncion Ashing, age 46 of Cottage Grove, passed away on Nov. 26, 2015 surrounded by her family at Region's Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota. Visitation will be 2-7 pm, with a service at 4 pm on Sat., Nov. 28, 2015 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 – 80th Street S. Cottage Grove. Memorials are preferred. Charise was born May 21,...

Gary Funkhouser

Gary Funkhouser

Nov 25, 2015

Gary Lee Funkhouser, age 61 of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on November 25th, 2015 at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN. We want to thank the amazing nursing staff at United Hospital and doctors Charles Terzian MD, and Dr. Brian Mahoney MD for all that they did to try to save him and keep him with us. Celebration of...

Michael Carroll

Michael Carroll

Nov 17, 2015

Michael T. Carroll, age 40, of South St. Paul, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. Survived by wife, Kerri; mother, Johanna; father, Addison (Ginger); brother, Derek; sister, Allison; nieces; nephews; family and friends. Celebration of Life 2-4 PM, Saturday, November 21, 2015 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th St. S., Cottage Grove, MN,...

Gladys Wolske

Gladys Wolske

Nov 14, 2015

Gladys Ruth (Undem) Wolske, age 85 of Cottage Grove, formerly of Minnetonka, passed away on Nov. 14, 2015. Private services are planned. She is survived by her husband Eugene; son Kurt; daughter Karen (Doug) Keys; grandchildren, Trevor and Anna Keys.

Mary Schintz

Mary Schintz

Nov 10, 2015

Mary Ellen Schintz 74 of St. Paul Park died peacefully on November 10, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. Mass of Christian Burial 11am Monday, November 16 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church (920 Holley Ave. St. Paul Park) with a visitation starting at 9am. Visitation St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church 920 Holley Avenue St. Paul Park, MN 55071 Monday,...

Jordis Nelson

Jordis Nelson

Nov 7, 2015

Jordis Nelson, age 84, of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at her home. Survived by husband of 40 years, Keith; children, Connie (Mike) Shirkey, Donovan Lerch, Marilyn (Dan) Stevens, Paul, Eric, Martha (Rick) Thompson, and Mona Nelson; grandchildren; great grandchildren; and sister, Gerane (Gordon) Stansbury. Visitation 10 AM with Memorial Service beginning at 11 AM,...

Calvin Beasley

Calvin Beasley

Oct 31, 2015

Calvin Beasley, age 55 of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly Oct. 31, 2015. A memorial service will be 6 pm, Wednesday, November 4, 2015, with visitation starting at 4 pm until the time of service at All Saint's Lutheran Church, 8100 Belden Blvd S., Cottage Grove. Calvin was born November 9, 1959 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Albert and Phyllis...

Janette Glassing

Janette Glassing

Oct 31, 2015

Janette "Janettie" Glassing, age 55 of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on October 31, 2015 surrounded by those she loved. A memorial service will be 7 pm with a visitation from 4-7 pm on Wed., Nov. 4, 2015 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 – 80th Street S, Cottage Grove. Janette was born September 22, 1960 in Olivia, Minnesota to Robert...

Lloyd Erickson

Lloyd Erickson

Oct 30, 2015

Lloyd Burton Erickson, age 82 of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on October 30, 2015. Memorial service 11 am Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 – 80th Street S, Cottage Grove with visitation one hour prior. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Lloyd was born April 28, 1933 in Grey Eagle, Minnesota to Chris and Clarice (Barry) Erickson....

Boyd Dufour

Boyd Dufour

Oct 29, 2015

Boyd L. Dufour 89 formerly of St. Paul Park died peacefully surrounded by loving family Oct. 29, 2015. Boyd grew up in St. Paul, after completing his GED he joined the Merchant Marines and served in World War II in the South Pacific. He met his wife Carol Witzel when he was in 6th grade and she was in 5th....

Dorothy Holes

Dorothy Holes

Oct 23, 2015

Dorothy Anne "Dodie" Holes, age 70 of St. Paul, passed away Oct. 23, 2015 at White Pine Assisted Living in Cottage Grove. A memorial service will be 7 pm, Wednesday, Oct 28, 2015 with visitation one hour prior at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 – 80th Street S., Cottage Grove. Interment Elmhurst Cemetery, St. Paul will be Thursday. Dodie was born...