Obituaries

Marie Louise Bristol

Marie Louise Bristol

Feb 16, 2024

Marie Louise Bristol (Snyder), age 91, was ushered peacefully into heaven February 16, 2024. She was born February 8, 1933 in Madelia, Minnesota to Martin and Adelia Snyder (Gjertsen). Preceded in death by her high school sweetheart, best friend, and husband of 67 years James Howard Bristol. Marie is survived by her children, Kathy Bristol-Lee, Guy (Rhonda), Brian (Cheryl), Steven...

Judith "Judy" Schimmel

Judith "Judy" Schimmel

Mar 24, 2024

Nothing inspired more anxiety in Judy than the thought of people driving in bad weather, so it was fitting that she passed away peacefully during a snowstorm. The irony was not lost on her family.Judith JoAnn was born to Grace (Raschke) and Charles Rohrig on January 12, 1947 in Watertown, SD where she was later joined by younger siblings Jan...

Mary "Faith" Ronkowski

Mary "Faith" Ronkowski

Mar 24, 2024

Mary "Faith" Ronkowski, age 82, of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully on March 24, 2024.Visitation will be from 4-7 PM on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street S. Cottage Grove. Memorial Service will be 11 AM on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at The Church of St. Rita, 8694 80th Street S., Cottage Grove with a...

Frank Milton Reinhardt

Frank Milton Reinhardt

Mar 24, 2024

Frank Reinhardt, age 70, of Maplewood, formerly of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully with his family by his side on March 24, 2024.Memorial service will be 11:00 am on Monday April 1, 2024 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street S., Cottage Grove, with visitation one hour prior to the service and a luncheon to follow. Frank was born March 22,...

Richard "Dick" Adams

Richard "Dick" Adams

Mar 7, 2024

On March 7th, 2024Heaven Gained Another AngelAfter a sudden 2 day illness, Marge's beloved husband Dick of 57+ years passed away. Born and raised in St Paul, MN on March 19, 1944. He was 12 days shy of his 80th birthday. In late spring, his cremains will be interred at a grave side service held in Ross, ND for family...

Robert "Bob" Bauer

Robert "Bob" Bauer

Mar 19, 2024

Robert "Bob"  Bauer, age 75 of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully at home on March 19, 2024.Memorial Service will be 4 PM on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at Kok Funeral Home - 7676 80th St. S.; Cottage Grove, MN with a one hour visitation from 3-4 PM prior to service. Appetizers to follow the service.Bob was born February 2, 1949...

Karen Schottmuller

Karen Schottmuller

Mar 15, 2024

Karen Schottmuller, of Newport, MN, age 84, passed away in her sleep Friday, March 15, 2024. Karen was born in St. Paul, MN. Married her husband on November 6,1959 and started their life together in Rockford, IL where she had her eldest daughter. They moved to Stewartville, MN for a short while before buying a home down the street from Schottmuller...

Russell Keehn

Russell Keehn

Mar 2, 2024

Russell "Russ" Keehn, age 72 of St. Paul Park passed away peacefully on March 2, 2024.Memorial Service will be 11 AM on Monday, April 15, 2024 at Kok Funeral Home, 1201 Portland Ave.; St. Paul Park, MN with visitation from 9-11 AM. Interment and military honors will follow the service at a 2 PM at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis,...

Janet Smith

Janet Smith

Mar 4, 2024

Janet was born at home in Winnebago, MN to George and Cecile Jenkins. Growing up on the family farm during the Great Depression and WWII, she learned to cook on a wood fired stove, attended a one room country school, and sewed dresses from printed flour sacks. She was raised Lutheran.After high school, she attended Mankato State Teachers College and, at...

Mary M. Nast

Mary M. Nast

Mar 5, 2024

Mary Margaret (Sieland) Nast, age 76 of Oakdale, formerly of Cottage Grove passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.

Memorial Service will be 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 16th at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th St S.; Cottage Grove, MN. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. prior...

Marlene Shirley Sparks

Marlene Shirley Sparks

Mar 17, 2024

Avon Lady/Manager - 42 YearsPassed away peacefully at home while surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, March 17, 2024. Survived by children, Shannon DeJonker, Robin (Bud) Coenen, Ronald (Jenny) Jr., and Rodney (Kathy); 30 grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren; and brothers, Jerry “Punky” Holtzkamp and Ronald Holtzkamp. Preceded in death by beloved husband, Ronald Sr.; granddaughter, Grace Hills; parents,...

Loren D. Rogers

Loren D. Rogers

Mar 11, 2024

Loren D. Rogers, age 89, of Cottage Grove, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 11, 2024.Preceded in death by wife of 55 years, Joyce; son, Kevin; sister, Jean Thompson; and parents, Sydney and Gladys. Survived by brother, Gary (Gloria); daughter, Kathleen Rankin; grandchildren; nieces; nephews; sister-in-law, Ann Seban; special neighbors and friends, Larry (Susan) Clatt; and other...

Grace Prokasky

Grace Prokasky

Mar 9, 2024

Grace Prokasky, age 85 of Cottage Grove, MN passed away peacefully with her family by her side on March 9, 2024.Memorial Service will be 11 AM Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Kok Funeral Home 7676 80th St. S.; Cottage Grove, MN with a hour visitation prior to service from 10-11 AM. A luncheon will follow service. Grace was born January 10,...

Grant Stabenow

Grant Stabenow

Mar 7, 2024

Grant Stabenow, age 87, of Hastings, MN, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on March 7, 2024. He will be deeply missed by his wife, Marylee, his children, Zachary (Jennifer), Jessica (Kris) Mager, Nathan (Vicki), and Benjamin, his grandchildren, Chase, Ethan, and Paige Stabenow, Eli, and Aria Mager, and all those whose lives he touched.  He is preceded in...

Carol Tschida

Carol Tschida

Mar 5, 2024

Carol Tschida, age 85, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Preceded in death by husband, Richard; grandson, Cory; and sister, Gwen Riegel. Survived by children, Rick (Isabel), Mike, Bonnie Heininger, Bruce (Liz), and Brenda (Larry) House; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.Private services are being held. Burial at Roselawn Cemetery, Roseville, MN. 

Thomas Lynch

Thomas Lynch

Mar 3, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Thomas F. Lynch, age 79, passed away peacefully at home, on March 3, 2024. He was born July 29, 1944 in Waseca, MN to Francis and Veronica Lynch. Tom married Susan (Stevens) on December 25, 1983 in Las Vegas, NV. He worked as a certified electrician for over 40...

George Duane Hauer

George Duane Hauer

Mar 3, 2024

George Duane Hauer, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024. He is survived by his wife, Martha; children, Duane (Kathi), Brenda, Lance (Sylvia); grandsons, Randy, Ryan, Dalton (Samantha), Brandon (Ashley), and Justin; great-grandchildren, Logan, Emma, and Lillian; sister, Donna Bingen; brothers, Raymond (Erika) and Gary; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. George is preceded in death by daughter, Lisa Ann;...

Polly Sue Rhode

Polly Sue Rhode

Mar 2, 2024

Polly Rhode, age 60 of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully with her family by her side on March 2, 2024.

 

Memorial Service will be 2 PM on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at All Saints Lutheran Church, 8100 Belden Blvd.; Cottage Grove, MN with a visitation from 1-2 PM. A pie luncheon will be shared by all following the service.

 

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John Kimlinger

John Kimlinger

Feb 27, 2024

John Joseph Kimlinger, 65, of Hastings passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 27th, 2024. John was born on October 7th, 1958 to Joseph and Patricia Kimlinger of St Paul, MN. He attended Murray High School, went on to attend TVI, and became a diesel mechanic. He worked as such for MNDOT for many years before transitioning into supervisory roles, and...

John Clinton Stone

John Clinton Stone

Feb 26, 2024

John Clinton Stone, age 89 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Feb. 26. 

After moving to Minneapolis from California as a child, John enjoyed riding his bike to Nicollet Stadium to shag foul balls at Minneapolis Millers games. His youth was interrupted by the Korean War, where he served in the US Army before returning to his beloved partner, Marian....

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