Obituaries

Michael Boeseneilers

Michael Boeseneilers

May 23, 2015

Michael P. Boeseneilers, age 63, of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully on May 23, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by mother, Evelyn Boeseneilers and father, Robert; and uncle, Carl Manke. Survived by loving wife of 44 years, Sandy; sons, Rob, Daniel (Amanda), Steven (Heidi), and Brian (Tamara); nine grandchildren; brother, Matthew (Cindy), and sister, Ellen (Tom)...

Muriel Regan

Muriel Regan

May 22, 2015

Muriel "Jean" Regan, age 88, of Oakdale passed away peacefully on May 22, 2015 at Our Lady of Peace Hospice Home in St. Paul. She was born April 12, 1927 in St. Paul, MN to parents, Harold and Mildred Gerry. She married Lester Regan on October 15, 1949. Survived by daughter, Cindy (Mark) Miller and son, John (Darlene); grandchildren, Tessa...

Mary Kempton

Mary Kempton

May 20, 2015

Mary Y. Kempton (nee McCann), age 85, of Cottage Grove passed away comfortably at home on May 20, 2015. Preceded in death by parents, David and Florence; siblings, David McCann and Harriet Anderson. Survived by loving husband of 62 years, Robert; children, Stephen, Jill (Dave) Woltering, and Daniel (Helen); grandchildren, Stacy (Cody) Wilkens, Kristen (Dave) Kelm, Sandi (Ryan) Nielsen, Robert...

Lois Cunniff

Lois Cunniff

May 19, 2015

Lois Pauline Cunniff, age 81, of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 19, 2015. Preceded in death by beloved husband, John; parents, John and Frances; sister, Jabby; brothers, Vern, Bub, and Lindy. Survived by children, Polly (Gordy) Evenson, Dawn Lane, Gretchen (Jim) Domeier, Joe (Pam), and George (Shanda); 17 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews....

Robert Davis

Robert Davis

May 18, 2015

Robert "Bob" Davis, age 56, of South St. Paul passed away on May 18, 2015. Preceded in death by fathers, Ronald Davis and Robert McKenna. Survived by wife, Janess; daughter, Sheri Marie; grandson, Steven Mason; mother, Beverly McKenna; siblings, Ronald, Richard, Jeffrey (Laura), Jody Davis, and Cheryl McKenna; uncle/godfather Roy (Helen) Davis; many nieces and nephews; and great nieces and...

Roger Kruzeski

Roger Kruzeski

May 16, 2015

Roger F. Kruzeski, age 75 of Newport Loving father and grandfather passed away peacefully on May 16, 2015. A memorial service open to all will be held Thursday, May 21, 2015 at 4 pm with visitation from 4:30-8:00 pm at the Kok Funeral Home, 1201 Portland Ave., St. Paul Park. Roger is survived by special friend Liz Rottman, daughter Vicki...

Shawn Morgan

Shawn Morgan

May 16, 2015

Shawn Morgan, age 44 of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly at home on May 16, 2015. Funeral 11 am, Thursday, May 21, 2015 at St. Luke Lutheran, 7000 Hinton Avenue S., Cottage Grove. Visitation will be 4-8 pm Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 – 80th Street S., and also one hour prior at the church. Memorials...

Jerome Kane

Jerome Kane

May 12, 2015

Jerome "Jerry" Kane, age 80 of St. Paul Park, passed away on May 12, 2015 at Southview Acres in West St. Paul, surrounded by his family. Memorial service will be 11 am, Saturday, May 16, 2015 at the Church of St. Rita, 8694 – 80th St. S, Cottage Grove. Visitation will be 4-8 pm Friday, May 15, 2015 at Kok...

Diane Mattaini

Diane Mattaini

May 11, 2015

Diane J. Mattaini, age 75, of Inver Grove Heights died peacefully on Monday, May 11, 2015. Diane is survived by her son, daughter-in-law, and grandson, Joel, Leigh and Andrew Lehman of Cottage Grove, MN and her brother and sister-in-law, Tom and Carole North. She is preceded in death by her husband, Arthur and her brother, David North. Diane was born...

Johnathan Byrne

Johnathan Byrne

May 7, 2015

Johnathan Mitchell Byrne Age 20, of Prescott, WI Formerly of Newport, MN Passed away unexpectedly as a result of a car accident that occurred on May 7, 2015 at 5:46 PM. Survived by parents, Mitchell and Kim; sisters, Tanya and Michelle; nephews, RJ and Michael; paternal grandmother, Elaine Byrne; maternal grandparents, Richard (Pam) Peterson and Betty (Terry) Schroepfer; many aunts,...

Michael Volgren

Michael Volgren

May 7, 2015

Michael James Volgren, age 58 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully at Our Lady of Peace in St. Paul on Thursday, May 7, 2015. Funeral service will be 11 am, Thursday, May 14, 2015 at New Life Church, 6758 Bailey Rd., Woodbury. Visitation will be 5:00-8:00 pm on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676-80th Street South, Cottage...

Thomas Nowicki

Thomas Nowicki

May 6, 2015

Thomas E. Nowicki, age 78, of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully on May 6, 2015 with his family by his side. Preceded in death by brother, Richard; sister, Joanne Palmquist; and stepson, Chris Meyers. Survived by loving wife, Jean; daughters, Michelle (John) Zalesky and Diana Ligtenberg; stepchildren, Linda Meyers, Cindy (Shawn) Mione, Greg (Kathy) Meyers, and Steve (Shelly) Meyers; many...

Dennis Olson

Dennis Olson

May 5, 2015

Dennis W. Olson, age 72 of Cottage Grove, passed away May 5, 2015 after a brief battle with lung cancer. He was preceded in death by brother, Bill. Dennis is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Marge Olson; children, Michael (Becky) and Jodi (Travis) Steele; grandchildren, Andy, Hannah, Mikaylah and Ryan; sister, Julayne (Allan) Capps; several nieces and...

Troy Henry

Troy Henry

May 4, 2015

Troy M. Henry Born September 13 1973, of Cottage Grove Beloved Son, Father, Brother & Uncle On May 4, 2015 Troy was taken from his family and friends by his love of nature and the St. Croix River. He is survived by his mother, VaLinda; father, Michael; daughter, Justice; son, Dayton; step- daughter, Rylee; beloved sister, Tanya (Raymond) Strantz; godchild/nephew,...

Adeline Albright

Adeline Albright

Apr 27, 2015

Adeline "Addie" Albright, age 92 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 27, 2015 at Norris Square in Cottage Grove. Funeral 11 am Friday, May 1st at All Saint's Lutheran Church, 8100 Belden Blvd, Cottage Grove. Visitation 5:00-8:00 pm Thurs., Apr. 30 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 – 80th Street S., Cottage Grove and also one hour prior...

Margaret Bents

Margaret Bents

Apr 27, 2015

Margaret E. Bents, age 70 of St. Paul Park, passed away unexpectedly on Apr. 27, 2015 at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. Funeral service will be 1 pm Saturday, May 2, 2015 at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, 1000 Portland Ave., St. Paul Park. Visitation will be 5-8 pm Friday, May 1, 2015 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 -80th Street S., Cottage...

Synath Khorn

Synath Khorn

Apr 26, 2015

Synath Khorn, age 29, died unexpectedly on April 26, 2015 at her home. Services will be 1:00 pm at Kok Funeral Home, 7676-80th Street S., Cottage Grove with visitation starting at 12 noon. Interment will be at Elmhurst Cemetery in St. Paul. Visitation Kok Funeral Home - Cottage Grove 7676 80th Street South Cottage Grove, MN 55016 Wednesday, May 6,...

Edna Bucholz

Edna Bucholz

Apr 24, 2015

Edna M. Bucholz, age 91, of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully on Friday, April 24, 2015. Funeral Service 11 AM, Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street South, Cottage Grove with visitation beginning at 10 AM. Interment to follow at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Visitation Kok Funeral Home - Cottage Grove 7676 80th Street South Cottage...

Grace Lenihan

Grace Lenihan

Apr 23, 2015

Grace Heilgeist Bednarek Lenihan, age 100, of St. Paul passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2015. Preceded in death by husbands, Joseph, Anton Bednarek, and Warren Heilgeist Sr.; parents, Jehu and Emily Jones; eleven siblings; and daughter in-law, Judy Bednarek. Survived by sons, Warren (Peggy) of Murrieta, CA, Jerry (Leila) Bednarek of Woodbury, MN, and Roy (Margie) Bednarek of...

John Bezdicek

John Bezdicek

Apr 19, 2015

John C. Bezdicek, age 72, of Surprise, AZ formerly of Cottage Grove, MN passed away peacefully on April 19, 2015 surrounded by loving family. Preceded in death by wife of 30 years, Janice; parents, Emanuel & Betty; and sister, Carol. Survived by wife, Elaine; children, Jeff (Diana'), Jerry, Joe, Jamey (Andrea), Jennifer, and Jason (Tamara); 15 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren;...