Obituaries

Joan Schneider

Jul 31, 2021

Joan Marie Schneider, age 87 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2021.

Private family services will be held.

Daniel Zenner

Jul 31, 2021

Daniel J. Zenner, age 33 of St. Paul Park, passed away July 31, 2021 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, August 7, 2021 from 2-5 pm at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 - 80th Street S., Cottage Grove.  Following the visitation there will be a celebration of his life...

Neysa Housley

Jul 29, 2021

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Neysa Housley, age 85 of St. Paul, passed away...

Gary Anderson

Jul 29, 2021

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Gary M. Anderson, age 69 of Cottage Grove, passed...

Robin Pesek

Jul 27, 2021

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Robin Darlene Pesek died on July 27, 2021.

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MaryJane Arnfelt

Jul 26, 2021

MaryJane Arnfelt, age 91, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 26, 2021.

Preceded in death by husband, Richard H.; great-granddaughter, Kiera Conroy; and sister, Nancy Carlson. Survived by children, Rick (Cathy), Tom (Holly), Jane (Bill) Conroy, and Jim (Sheryl Dickinson); grandchildren, Joshua Conroy (Kristin Leonard), Charlie (Caitlin), Jenny (Joey) Larsen, Andrew (Camille) Conroy, Michelle...

Orlan Brunsvold

Jul 25, 2021

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Orlan Sander Brunsvold, age 95, passed away on July...

Chris McCoy

Jul 25, 2021

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Chris R. McCoy

Beloved husband, father and...

Phillip Lopez

Jul 21, 2021

Phillip Lopez, age 71 of Cottage Grove, passed away July 21, 2021.

Private services will be planned.

Phil was born January 8, 1950 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Antonio and Esther Lopez.  He grew up in Lauderdale, Minnesota, the 3rd of 9 children.   After graduating from Ramsey High School in Roseville in 1968 he worked...

Harold Racine

Jul 20, 2021

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Harold “Harry” Racine, age 87, of Cottage Grove, passed...

Gordon Pederson

Jul 16, 2021

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Gordon Pederson, age 81 of Cottage Grove, passed away...

Fred James

Jul 13, 2021

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Fred Alva James, age 83 of Saint Paul Park, Minnesota, passed away...

Filmore Grant

Jul 12, 2021

Filmore Deleno Grant, age 73, of Minneapolis, passed away on Monday, July 12, 2021.

Brief History: Filmore DeLeno Grant was born in Havana, North Dakota on February 9, 1948 to Minerva Grant and Joseph Frenier.  Filmore is survived by his life partner, Linda Riegger; his sister, Gina Morgen; brothers, Timothy Goodbird and Neil Goodbird; his children, De...

Leslie Rowles

Jul 6, 2021

Leslie Ann Rowles (nee Barilla) age 63, of Woodbury died in peace and serenity at home on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, surrounded by her family. Leslie was preceded in death by parents Dominic and Rita Barilla (nee Bailey) and survived by Tom, her husband of 33 years, their children Amanda and Mike, and siblings Ann, Fred, Mario, and Michael...

Chad Knutson

Jul 5, 2021

04/25/1974-07/05/2021 Chad Arthur Knutson

July 5, 2021 Chad Knutson died in his home. He was 47. Chad was finally set free from a long arduous battle against pancreatitis and diabetes.

Chad was preceeded in death by his father Gale"Tiger"Knutson, his mother Linda Syring Knutson, grandparents Orville and Marjorie Knutson and Arthur and Dorothy Syring.Also preceeded...

David Polly

Jul 4, 2021

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David WAYNE Polly, age 88, of Cottage Grove, went...

Loren Hagness

Jun 30, 2021

Loren Hagness, age 80 of Cottage Grove died unexpectedly on June 30, 2021.

Loren Arthur Hagness was born January 25, 1941 in Fordville, North Dakota to Elmer and Emelia (Carlson) Hagness.

He grew up in Fordville and when the family moved to the Twin Cities he attended Central High School.  Loren entered active duty in...

Thomas Cherry

Jun 30, 2021

Thomas R. Cherry, age 82, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, June 30, 2021.

Preceded in death by wife, Beverly; and daughter, Hope. Survived by daughter, Dawn; son, Tim (Barb); goddaughter, DeDe (Greg) Aguilar; and grandchildren, Isaiah, Jordan, and Josh.

Visitation is Sunday, August 15, 2021 from 12-1 PM with...

Joseph Franek

Jun 28, 2021

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Joseph Franek, age 82, of Cottage Grove, beloved husband, dad, grandpa,...

Ira Mitchell IV

Jun 27, 2021

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Ira Canfield Mitchell IV, age 79, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully...