John Kokkonen

Stoughton- John P. Kokkonen, age 65, passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was born in Superior on September 17, 1953, the second oldest of seven children to Albert and Norma Kokkonen. John graduated from Northwestern H.S. in Maple, WI in 1972. He attended UW-Superior and received a Bachelor of Science degree. John worked at Skaalen for 35 years in Maintenance. On May 28, 1993, he married Nancy Johnson. Together they enjoyed spending time in Door County and Downtown Madison, camping, and spending time with family. John is survived by his wife of 25 years, Nancy; step-children, Jennifer (Joel) Hansen and Todd Ylvisaker; step-grandchildren, Colton, Callie, Riley, Gracie and Tucker; siblings, Linda (Tom) Erickson, Joy (Jeff) Nelson; Charlie (Noreen Hazlett), Gerald and Donald; nieces and nephews; extended family; and many friends and coworkers. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, David. Memorial services will be held at 11:30 AM on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at Skaalen Home Chapel, 400 N. Morris Street, Stoughton, with Rev. James Koza officiating. Friends and relatives are invited to a luncheon, following the services, in Skaalen Dining Hall. Friends may greet the family from 9:30 AM until the time of services Saturday. A special thank you to Agrace HospiceCare Inc., and to all of the staff of Skaalen, for their care and compassion. SISU.
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Cress Funeral Service
206 W. Prospect Street
Stoughton, WI 53589
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