Obituaries

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...

Michael McConnell

Michael McConnell

Apr 16, 2016

Michael Gordon McConnell, age 74, of Cottage Grove, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2016. Born in Minneapolis, MN on December 23, 1941. He is preceded in death by parents, Shirley and Ethel (nee Taylor); and sister, Mary. Mike loved to fish and hunt and will be sadly missed by all who knew him. He is survived by special friends from...

Lorraine Skoog

Lorraine Skoog

Apr 15, 2016

Skoog Lorraine D. Age 96 of Cottage Grove, died peacefully on April 15, 2016 Lorraine was born July 26, 1919 to Albert & Delores M. (Hansen) Bonin in St. Paul, MN. She graduated from Harding High School. Married Ralph Skoog on July 26, 1947, they had one son together. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Ralph; infant...

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...