Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Lorraine Lindeman
Oct 21, 2015
Lorraine June Lindeman, age 85 of Cottage Grove, formerly of Afton, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2015 surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by husband Elmer. Lorraine is survived by her sister Shirley Thomas; daughter Barbara Meyer; son Gary (Sandy) Lindeman; daughter-in-law Marylee; grandchildren, Tammy, Candy, Stacy, Matt, Beth and Kendra; 7 great grandchildren and 2...
Donna Shern
Oct 21, 2015
Donna Marie (Cunningham) Shern Donna Marie Shern passed away at age 84 at her home in Edina, MN, on October 21, 2015. Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m., Friday, October 30, 2015, at The Church of Christ the King, 5029 Zenith Ave. So., Minneapolis, with visitation one hour prior at the church. Private interment in Calvary Cemetery, Mankato, MN. Memorials...
Deanna Davison
Oct 18, 2015
Deanna J. (Sell) Davison 76 of Cottage Grove, died peacefully on Oct. 18, 2015. She was born March 20, 1939 in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota to Eldon Sell & Dorothy Baker. Deanna grew up in Fairfax, Minnesota graduating high school in 1957. She attended South Dakota State majoring in Pharmacy. On June 1, 1974 she married Richard Davison in Sioux Falls,...
Mary Nickolay
Oct 13, 2015
Mary J. Nickolay age 65 of Newport passed away peacefully Oct. 13, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 24, 1949 to Melvin & Joyce(Ridley)Priebe in St. Paul, Minnesota. After graduating from High School in West St. Paul she became a RN working for St. Joseph Hospital, in the NICU at Children's Hospital and for the last...
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