Obituaries

Richard Wright

Richard Wright

Sep 10, 2015

Richard C. Wright, age 62, of Hastings, formerly of Cottage Grove, Minnesota went to be with the Lord on September 10, 2015. Rick was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Survived by wife, Betty; daughter, Kristina Bates; and granddaughter, Sidney Rose Bates-Ward. Visitation 5-7 pm, Sunday, September 13, 2015 at Hope Community Church, 8300 Hyde Ave. S., Cottage Grove and...

Donald Leslie

Donald Leslie

Sep 9, 2015

Donald "Don" Leslie of Cottage Grove, age 70 died unexpectedly on September 9, 2015. Visitation is scheduled for Thursday, September 24 from 5-8 PM including a Masonic Service at 7 PM at Kok Funeral Home (7676 80th St. S. Cottage Grove). The funeral service for Don will be Friday, September 25, 2015 at 11 AM at Zion Lutheran Church (8500...

Charles Brookins Sr

Charles Brookins Sr

Sep 9, 2015

Charles Brookins Sr. (Chuck), 79 years old of Cottage Grove passed away unexpectedly on September 9, 2015 at St Joseph's hospital in St Paul, MN. Funeral will be 1:00 pm Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church, 5025 Knox Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55419. Visitation will be Monday, September 14, 2015 6:00-9:00 pm at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th...

Trevor Tingo

Trevor Tingo

Sep 7, 2015

Trevor Joseph Tingo, age 19, of Cottage Grove, died unexpectedly. Survived by father, Thomas (Kathy) and mother, Judith (Michael) Boland; brother, Forrest and sister, Lauren. Gathering of family and friends 6-8 PM, Friday, September 11, 2015 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street South, Cottage Grove, MN, 55016. Gathering of Family & Friends Kok Funeral Home - Cottage Grove 7676...

Leonard Walker

Leonard Walker

Sep 7, 2015

Walker, Leonard J. 67 of Anoka, formerly of NE Mpls. passed away peacefully on September 7, 2015. Leonard was born June 29, 1948 to Stanley & Mary (Jankowski) Walker in Minneapolis. He is survived by loving daughter Peggy and her husband Daryl Linge; grandsons James, Jack, Joseph. Preceded in death by son Jimmy. Graveside service 12:45 Friday, Sept. 11 Fort...

Ronald Marko

Ronald Marko

Sep 3, 2015

Ronald J. "Charlie" Marko, age 66 of Cottage Grove, passed away September 3, 2015 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. Memorial service will be 3:30 pm, Friday, September 11, 2015 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 – 80th Street S., Cottage Grove with visitation from 1 pm until the time of service. A reception for family and friends will be held...

Carolyn Fournelle

Carolyn Fournelle

Sep 3, 2015

Carolyn L. Fournelle, age 91 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on September 3, 2015 at White Pines Assisted Living in Cottage Grove. Memorial service will be 11:00 am Thursday, September 10, 2015 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 – 80th Street S., Cottage Grove with visitation one hour prior. Interment will be at Ft. Snelling...

William Rhode

William Rhode

Sep 1, 2015

William K. Rhode, age 83 of Cottage Grove, passed away on Sept. 1, 2015 at St. Joseph's Hospital in St. Paul. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2015 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, St. Paul Park. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 4-8 pm at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 – 80th Street S.,...

Dennis Nutzman

Dennis Nutzman

Aug 31, 2015

Dennis W. Nutzman age 55 Born on July 13, 1960 in St. Paul, MN, Dennis passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on August 31, 2015. Preceded in death by father, Delwin and mother, Betty. Survived by daughters Angela (Brad) Zielinski and Amanda (Jeremy) Stankoski, granddaughters Elizabeth and Emily Zielinski, siblings Debbie (Bob), Inez, Donald (Debbie), Delrae (Dave), Ralph (Kim), Larry...

Linda LaDoux

Linda LaDoux

Aug 27, 2015

Linda M. Ladoux, age 64, of Cottage Grove, died peacefully in her sleep on August 27, 2015. Preceded in death by mother, Angela Herzberg. Survived by loving husband of 44 years, Milton; sons, Geno (Carrie) and Chris; grandsons, Corey Polstein and Cameron LaDoux; father, Art Herzberg; siblings, Debbie (Richard) Evans, Ricky Herzberg, Jeffrey Herzberg, Thomas (Marilyn) Herzberg, and Pamela Herzberg;...

Cecilia Wolford

Cecilia Wolford

Aug 26, 2015

Cecilia C. Wolford, age 66, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on August 26, 2015. Preceded in death by parents, Stanley and Margaret Anderson. Survived by loving husband of 44 years, Earl; sons, Earl (Denise), James, and Nick (Christina); grandchildren, Cathy, Connor, Keira, and Chelsea Husted; sister, Ann Marie (Duane) Johnson; special niece, Teresa Hall;...

E. Mueller

E. Mueller

Aug 23, 2015

E. Elaine Mueller, age 91, of Cottage Grove, formerly of Oakdale, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2015. Preceded in death by parents, Winfred and Marie Carlson; sisters, Dorothy Marchi Swisher, and Eloise Hammond. Survived by loving husband of 69 years, Gerald; children, Richard (Linda), Ronald, Thomas (Marilyn), Diane (Robert) Nelson, William (Mary), and Julie (Paul) Hennen; 21 grandchildren; and...

Virginia Vruno

Virginia Vruno

Aug 22, 2015

Virginia 'Ginny' Vruno, 78, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully after a year-long battle with cancer on August 22nd, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Vruno Sr., and survived by her children Harlen (Ellen) Hegdal, Susan (Scott) Bailey, Linda (Paul) Heidelberger and Nikole Nickle. Ginny had many grandchildren and great grandchildren that she loved dearly. She...

Vivian Raaf

Vivian Raaf

Aug 18, 2015

Raaf, Vivian "Jean" 85, passed away peacefully August 18, 2015. Jean was born December 13, 1929 to Leard & Hazel (Ashbaugh)Byers in Indiana, Pennsylvania. She served in the US Navy from 1950-1954, and moved to Minnesota after being discharged where she raised her three boys in the Woodbury area. She is survived by her loving sons Joe, Jim (Jan), John...

William Dwyer

William Dwyer

Aug 18, 2015

William "Bill" George Dwyer, age 58 of Cottage Grove, formerly of St. Paul, passed away August 18, 2015 at his home under the care of hospice and his family. Memorial Mass will be 11:00 am, Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at The Church of St. Rita, 8694 – 80th Street S., Cottage Grove. Visitation will be Monday, August 24, 2015 from...

LeRoy LaDoucer

LeRoy LaDoucer

Aug 15, 2015

LeRoy Joseph LaDoucer of St. Paul died at his home on August 15, 2015. He was born to LeRoy & Louise (Carey) on February 27, 1954 in St. Paul, Minnesota. He is survived by children Angelia, Chad, Casey, Amy, Keirsten; siblings Gene (Marlyss), Holy (Earnest) Walker, Yvonne (Ramon)Perez, Rick. LeRoy is preceded in death by his parents; siblings Patricia Lacy...

Susan Lowe

Susan Lowe

Aug 13, 2015

Susan L. Lowe (nee Kostohryz), age 56, of Cottage Grove, passed away on August 13, 2015 surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Preceded in death by parents, Robert and Beverly; and granddaughter, Addisyn Paananen. Survived by John Foster; daughters, Tara (Steve) Paananen, Kelly O'Connor (Tim Foster), and Krista Boland (Jeremy Bourasa); John's sons, Brian (Laura)...

Daniel Kemp

Daniel Kemp

Aug 12, 2015

Daniel Hart Kemp, age 82, of Cottage Grove, passed away on August 12, 2015 after a short illness. Preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Carol; brother, Bud (Perl); sister, Lucy Cochran; and parents, Perl and Elizabeth. He will be deeply missed by daughter, Jane (Roger Brown); sister, Betty Balliet; nieces; nephews; and many good friends. Memorial Service...

Joseph Adams

Joseph Adams

Aug 11, 2015

Joseph A. Adams, age 83, longtime resident of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2015. Survived by wife of 47 years, Judith (Mishek); children, Julia (C. Benjamin) Farrow, Susan (Lawrence) Brennan, Andrew (Leslie Camille), and Edward (Sara); grandchildren , Abigail, Joseph, Meredith, and Gabriel Farrow, Bridget and Adelaide Brennan, Caroline, David, and Charlotte Adams, Henry, Charles, and William...

Conway Monfeldt

Conway Monfeldt

Aug 10, 2015

Conway "Butch" Monfeldt, age 64 of St. Paul Park, passed away August 10, 2015 at Our Lady of Peace in St. Paul. Memorial service will be 11:00 am, Friday, August 21, 2015 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 – 80th Street S., Cottage Grove, with gathering of family and friends for one hour prior. Private interment will be at Lewis Cemetery,...