Obituaries

Mabel Rosalie Nichols

Mabel Rosalie Nichols

Jul 11, 2024

Mabel Nichols, loving mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2024 at the age of 86.

Funeral Service will be 1 PM on Saturday, July 20th at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street S.; Cottage Grove, MN with visitation an hour before from 12 - 1 PM and interment at Cottage Grove Cemetery.

Mabel was known for her unconditional love,...

Dennis Michael Smith

Dennis Michael Smith

Jul 11, 2024

Dennis Smith, age 76, of Newport, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2024.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM on Friday, July 19, 2024 at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 920 Holley Ave, St. Paul Park, MN with visitation from 9:30 - 10:30 AM. Interment and military honors will be at St. Thomas Aquinas Cemetery with a lunch to follow.

Dennis...

Irene C. Willard

Irene C. Willard

Jul 11, 2024

Irene Carmel Willard (nee DePalma) mother, Nana, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2024, at the age of 93. Born on February 20, 1931, in St. Paul, MN, she lived a life filled with love, and laughter.

Irene is survived by her children, Karen “Kiki” Howe, Mark Willard (Betty) and her grandchildren, Noelle Howe (Heather) and Brandon Howe (fiancé...

Lois Arlayne Ritter

Lois Arlayne Ritter

Jul 7, 2024

Lois Arlayne Ritter, age 87, of Cottage Grove, MN passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024. 

Lois we will miss you immensely.

Her life showed us all that even through the most difficult of times there is always beauty, strength, kindness, love and laughter. If you knew Lois, you most certainly knew laughter. Always happy, smiling and wanting the same for everyone...

Andrew James Gutzman

Andrew James Gutzman

Jul 5, 2024

Andrew James Gutzman, age 37, of St. Paul, Minnesota, the only son of James Gutzman and Deborah McIntyre passed away Friday, July 5, 2024. Andrew was a kind, generous child of God. He loved the outdoors and was most at home in nature, fishing, hunting, and golfing. He shared laughter and love everywhere he went. He will be deeply missed.

Survived...

Timothy "Tim" Olson

Timothy "Tim" Olson

Jul 3, 2024

Timothy "Tim" Olson, age 65 of Cottage Grove, Minnesota passed away unexpectedly on July 3, 2024.

Tim was a dedicated husband and father and enjoyed spending time with family, riding motorcycle and outdoor activities.

Tim retired from Delta Airlines December of 2023 after 37 plus years of service.

Tim is survived by his loving wife Elaine; daughters Lisa (Jake) and Amber of White...

Curtis "Curt" Kostelecky

Curtis "Curt" Kostelecky

Jul 1, 2024

Curtis "Curt" Kostelecky, age 75, of St. Paul Park, MN passed away peacefully with family by his side on July 1, 2024. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM on Friday, July 12, 2024 at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 920 Holley Ave.; St. Paul Park, MN with visitation from 9:30 - 10:30 AM. Interment and military honors will be at...

Gilbert "Gil" Quinn

Gilbert "Gil" Quinn

Jun 27, 2024

Gilbert "Gil" Quinn, age 67, of St. Paul Park, Minnesota passed away unexpectedly on June 27, 2024.

Memorial Visitation will be from 1-3 PM on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at Kok Funeral Home 7676 80th Street S.; Cottage Grove, MN. 

Gil was born on July 23, 1956 in St. Paul, MN to Gilbert and Margaret (Zemke) Quinn. After graduating from high school,...

Dale Brown

Dale Brown

Jun 20, 2024

Dale Brown, age of 79 of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on June 20, 2024.

Memorial service will be 1:00 pm, Thursday, June 27, 2024, at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street S., Cottage Grove, Minnesota with visitation one hour prior.

Dale Raymond Brown was born September 30, 1944, in Springfield, Minnesota the 2nd oldest of 14 siblings. He grew up...

Lois Cornelia Mortensen

Lois Cornelia Mortensen

Jun 18, 2024

Lois Mortensen, age 84, of Cottage Grove passed away unexpectedly due to complications in surgery with her family by her side on June 18, 2024.

Funeral service will be 11 AM on Friday, June 28, 2024 at Newport Lutheran Church 900 15th Street; Newport, MN with a visitation an hour before the service from 10-11 AM. All are welcome to a...

Michael Reber

Michael Reber

Jun 15, 2024

Michael F. Reber, age 85 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2024. 

A memorial gathering for family and friends will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street S, Cottage Grove, MN from 1:00-4:00 pm.  Interment will be private.  Memorials are preferred to Parkinson Voice Project, 646 N. Coit Road, Suite 2250;...

Johnny Calvin Robinzine Jr.

Johnny Calvin Robinzine Jr.

Jun 13, 2024

Johnny Robinzine Jr. age 74 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 13, 2024. 

Memorial Service will be at 2 PM on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at Kok Funeral Home 7676 80th St. S.; Cottage Grove, MN with a one hour visitation from 1-2 PM. All are invited to a luncheon following the service.

Johnny was born...

William "Butch" John Koubele Jr.

William "Butch" John Koubele Jr.

Jun 8, 2024

William "Butch" John Koubele, 83, of Newport, MN, passed away on June 8, 2024. He was born on November 19, 1940, in St. Paul, MN. Butch was a loving husband, father, grandpa, and friend who cared deeply for everyone.

 

He is survived by his wife, Rita, his son Brian (Sheryl), his daughter Brenda, his granddaughters Alexis, Samantha, and Jenna, as well...

Barbara May Peterson

Barbara May Peterson

Jun 7, 2024

Barbara May Peterson (nee Reincke), age 94, of Cottage Grove, MN passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on Friday, June 7, 2024 in the comfort of her home. She was born on April 6, 1930 on the family farm near Lake City, the oldest of seven children. Grade school center and high school in Lake City, graduated in...

Rosemarie "Duffer" Eidem

Rosemarie "Duffer" Eidem

Jun 1, 2024

Rosemarie "Duffer" Eidem, age 92, of Brooklyn Center, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024, into God's hands.

 

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 AM on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at the Church of St. Rita (8694 80th St. S.; Cottage Grove, MN) with a visitation one hour prior to the service from 10-11 AM. All are invited to...

Lynn R. Wersal

Lynn R. Wersal

May 26, 2024

Lynn R. Wersal of Cottage Grove, MN, formerly of Waite Park, MN has passed away on May 26, 2024 at the age of 68.Lynn was born in Springfield, MN on June 8th, 1955 to Robert J. and Marlene M. Wersal. He attended elementary schools in Little Falls, Waite Park, and was a Graduate of Apollo High School Class of 1973...

Mark A. Boggess Jr.

Mark A. Boggess Jr.

May 25, 2024

Mark A Boggess Jr., age 40, Hastings, formally of Cottage Grove, was greeted in Heaven by his wife, Nicole, on May 25, 2024, with family by his side. He is survived by his children Jayden, 19, and Ella, 16 (Trenton); mom, Laura (John Stauner); sister, Heather; brother, Kenny; nephews Aiden, Evan, and Mason, Grandma Carol Courneya; Uncles: Mark, John, Tom (Amy),...

Justin R. Millard

Justin R. Millard

May 24, 2024

Justin R. Millard, age 42, of Cottage Grove Minnesota, unexpectedly passed away on May 24th, 2024.

A visitation in his memory will be held on June 3rd at 9 am, followed by a service at 11 am at the Church of Saint Rita (8694 80th St S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016).

Justin’s love for life, family, and friends was a defining trait...

Carolyn L. Bailey

Carolyn L. Bailey

May 24, 2024

Carolyn L. Bailey, age 81, of Cottage Grove, passed peacefully on Friday, May 24, 2024, at home while surrounded by her loving family.Preceded in death by husband, Gary; and parents, Howard and Berniece Taplin. Survived by daughter, Nikki (Mark) Weiberg; sister, Shirley Hurst; brother, Terry (Jill) Taplin; dear friend, Pat Ebel; and loving four legged companion, Quinn.Carolyn loved the outdoors...

Kathleen "Kathi" Justice

Kathleen "Kathi" Justice

May 20, 2024

Kathleen "Kathi" Justice, age 51 of Cottage grove passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, May 20, 2024. Memorial gathering will be from 5-8:30 PM on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at Kok Funeral Home 7676 80th Street S.; Cottage Grove, MN.  Kathi was a loving, caring and selfless soul who loved her family, friends, and neighbors.  She was loved by...

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