Obituaries
Inge Brenna
Aug 1, 2016
Inge (Bobby) Brenna, age 80, of St. Paul Park, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2016. Sadly we say goodbye to the most kind, loving, best mom EVER! Survived by the luckiest kids, Rick (Sue), Sam (Scott) Bourasa, and Darlene (Brian) Garsteig; granddaughter, Aspen; BFF, Max; the Reagan Clan; many great friends and neighbors, DeWayne (Phyllis) Schute, Cookie Howard, and...
Joseph Dziubak
Jul 30, 2016
Joseph William Dziubak was born June 16, 1942, the son of Joseph and May (Allen) Dziubak in Saint Paul, MN. Joseph attended Central High School and graduated in 1960. February 7, 1969, Joseph completed basic combat training at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, U.S. Army. He served in the Vietnam War. On April 21, 1970 Joseph was united in marriage to Christine...
Robert Shay
Jul 27, 2016
Robert (Bob) Shay, age 59, of St. Paul Park, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 after a brief illness. Preceded in death by parents, Marcellus (John) and Mary (Pat). Survived by son, Matthew; siblings, Debbie (Dave) Spiess, Ronnie (Traci), and Sheri (Mark) Redding; many nieces, nephews, and friends. No services are being held. Private interment at a later...
Paul Field
Jul 23, 2016
Paul A. Field, age 86 of St. Paul Park, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at his home while surrounded by his loving family. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 am, Thursday, July 28, 2016 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Avenue, St. Paul Park. Visitation will be Wednesday, 4-7 pm at Kok Funeral Home, 1201...
Lois Bock
Jul 23, 2016
Lois A. Bock, age 86 of Cottage Grove, passed away July 23, 2016 at White Pine Assisted Living following a brief battle with cancer. Funeral service will be 11 am, Friday, July 29th with the visitation from 4-7 pm on Thursday, July 28th all at Kok Funeral Home, 7676-80th Street S., Cottage Grove. Interment will be at the Newport Cemetery....
Alvin Krech Jr
Jul 21, 2016
Alvin William Krech Jr., age 63 of St. Paul Park, passed away July 21, 2016 at the VA Hospital in Minneapolis. He will always be remembered as an awesome grandpa and a beloved father. Private services will be planned. Alvin is survived by his children, Stephanie and Jason; grandchildren Zoia Iris and Ezekiel William; mother Marie; siblings Kathy Zins, Diane...
Helen Jansen
Jul 17, 2016
Helen Marie Jansen (Sandkamp) a lifelong resident of Cottage Grove area died peacefully July 17, 2016 at the age of 80. Helen was born November 7, 1935 on her family farm in Grey Cloud Island to Harry & Eleanor (Meier) Sandkamp. She attended St. Paul Park High School graduating in 1953. In her early years she enjoyed playing softball and...
Oliver Alstine
Jul 15, 2016
Oliver Earl Van Alstine Age 80, of Hastings, MN Died July 15, 2016 at his home on Pleasant Hill Century Farm in Denmark Township surrounded by family. He bravely fought through many health challenges. His farm was designated a Sesquicentennial Farm as it has been in the same family in agriculture for over 150 years. He lived on the farm...
Viola Duncan
Jul 14, 2016
Viola Catherine Brisse Duncan Of Woodbury, Cottage Grove, and Minneapolis, went home to her beloved God and family on July 14, 2016. Preceded in death by son Harley John Duncan, parents John W. and Mary Meyer Brisse; brothers Elmer "Lou" Brisse (Dorothy) and Melvin "Mel" Brisse (Charlotte "Chuckie"); sisters Celine Brisse Leyendecker (Clarence) and Lillian Brisse Weirens (Norbert); niece Charmelle...
John Hayden
Jul 9, 2016
John Eddie Hayden age 67 of Cottage Grove passed away on July 9, 2016. Preceded in death by parents Harry and Anna Hayden (nee Pizzuti)and sister Mary Jo Anderson. Survived by wife of 42 years, Deb; daughters Sarah (Ryan) McNally, Lindsey Hayden, and Carol Hayden, beloved grandson Elliot McNally; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral service Monday July 18...
Charlene Brose
Jul 9, 2016
Charlene Ann Brose, age 76 of Woodbury, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on July 9, 2016 at the Woodbury Care Center. Funeral service will be 11 am, Friday, July 15, 2016 at Christ The Lord Lutheran Church, 9998 – 90th Street S., Cottage Grove with visitation starting at 9 am until the time of service. Private...
Warren Zeimet
Jul 5, 2016
Warren G. Zeimet, age 81, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 from lung cancer. Preceded in death by wife, Dorothy; parents, Eugene and Edna; brothers, Gene, Mike, Donald, Jack, and Jim; sisters, Anne, Bev, and Virginia. Survived by daughter, Sharon Hobbs; proud of his Eagle Scout sons, Terry (Lenore), Daniel, Jeffrey, and Edward; sisters-in-law, Mary...
Leonard Froyum
Jul 1, 2016
Leonard M. Froyum, age 82, 50 year resident of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 1, 2016. Preceded in death by wife, Sue (nee Hadrich); parents, Melvin and Grace (nee Lynch). Survived by longtime companion, Martha J. Collins; children, Joanna Froyum (Brad Richard), Tom (Barb), and Sue (Ron) Mausolf; grandchildren, Sara (Allen) Martinson, Travis Froyum, Jessica (Tom) Schmitz,...
Marcellus Shay
Jun 27, 2016
Marcellus (John) Shay, age 89, of St. Paul Park, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2016. Preceded in death by wife, Mary (Pat). Survived by children, Debbie (Dave) Spiess, Ronnie (Traci), Robert, and Sheri (Mark) Redding; grandchildren, Michelle (Scott), Melonie (Andy), Ryan (Shirvana), Leah, Ryan (Cassie), Renee (Josh), Connor (Nichole), Kayla, Eric, and Matthew; 12 great grandchildren; and many friends....
Hubert Hovde
Jun 27, 2016
Hubert "Herb" Otto Hovde passed away unexpectedly on June 27, 2016 in Hastings, MN reuniting with his wife Marge, who died 2 weeks ago. They were married for 71 years. Herb was eldest born child to Otto & Esther (Brunn) Hovde on May 21, 1923 in Menomonie, Wisconsin and grew up on a farm in Durand, WI. He met Marge...
Shirley Cockrell
Jun 27, 2016
Shirley A. Cockrell 80 of Cottage Grove, MN formerly of New Mexico & Missouri died peacefully on June 27, 2016 at Norris Square in Cottage Grove, MN. Shirley was born on September 14, 1935 to Floyd & Evelyn (Anderson) Godel in Warren, MN. She graduated from Warren High School in 1953 and attended Northwestern Hospital School of Nursing in Minneapolis....
Gloria Krueger
Jun 27, 2016
Gloria J. Krueger 73 of Inver Grove Heights formerly of Cottage Grove passed away unexpectedly on June 27, 2016 in Inver Grove Heights Minnesota at the age of 73. Gloria was born October 8, 1942 to John & Ethel (VanVoorhis) Smith in St. Paul, Minnesota. She grew up in St. Paul attending Johnson High School. She was a longtime employee...
Mason Maki
Jun 24, 2016
Mason R. Maki, age 22 of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on June 24, 2016. Funeral service will be 11:00 am Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at The Church of St. Rita, 8694 80th Street S., Cottage Grove. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 28, 2016 from 5-8 pm at Kok Funeral Home, 1201 Portland Ave., St. Paul Park as well as...
LaVerne Imholte
Jun 23, 2016
LaVerne C. Imholte, age 87 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully June 23, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. A Memorial Mass will be 11 am Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church (920 Holley Ave. St. Paul Park). Visitation will be 4-7 pm Tuesday, June 28, 2016 Kok Funeral Home, 7676 – 80th Street S, Cottage...
James Holmes Jr
Jun 21, 2016
James Roland Holmes Jr., age 56, of St. Paul Park, passed away unexpectedly on June 21, 2016. Preceded in death by parents, James Sr. and Sharon; brother-in-law, Rory Clark; and nephew, Rocky Clark. Survived by children, Jeremie (Art) and Cheri (Jen), and their mother, Pam (John) Dupre; siblings, Vicki (Harvey) Rediske, Joe, Tina Clark, Tim (Kelly), Becky (Steve) Donndelinger, Jerry,...
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