Obituaries
Mitchell Earl Wichser Jr.
Oct 8, 2025
Mitchell Earl Wichser Jr., age 41, of Cottage Grove, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 while surrounded by loving family.
Preceded in death by father, Mitchell Sr. Survived by wife, Jasmine; daughter, Haylie Wichser-Smith; mother, Jodi (Steven) Davis; brother, Walter Jacob; and many other loving family and friends.
Visitation 4 PM with Celebration of Life at 5:30 PM, Wednesday, October 29,...
Harold "Harry" James Taylor Sr.
Oct 10, 2025
Harold "Harry" James Taylor Sr., passed away peacefully on Friday, October 10, 2025 while surrounded by his loving family.
Memorial Service will be 1:00 PM, Thursday, October 23, 2025 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th St. S., Cottage Grove with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at the Cottage Grove Cemetery.
Harry was born January 28, 1933, in...
Jose "Lito" Manalo Jr.
Oct 5, 2025
With deep love and heavy hearts, we share the passing of Jose "Lito" Manalo, Jr., who departed peacefully on October 5, 2025, in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, at the age of 87.
Born on September 23, 1938, in Silang, Cavite, Philippines, Lito lived a life rooted in dedication, quiet strength, and unwavering love for his family. He was a lifelong sports enthusiast,...
Gale "Tom" Lesher Jr.
Oct 4, 2025
Gale "Tom" Thomas Lesher Jr., age 80, of Woodbury, Minnesota passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 4, 2025 after battling Alzheimer's for almost 9 years. He was surrounded by family for two days prior as they reflected on his life, sharing stories of precious memories and events.
Tom was born on May 19, 1945 in Langdon, North Dakota to Gale and...
Donovan "Don" Halbakken
Oct 5, 2025
Donovan "Don" Halbakken, age 79 of Hastings, formerly of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2025 at his home.
Don was born in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota to Lloyd and Norma Halbakken. He served in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1968 and upon returning home, he began his career with GE. Don was a proud member of AA for...
Paul Stephen Beard
Sep 30, 2025
Paul Beard, age 79, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
Paul is lovingly remembered by his wife, Mary Flesner Beard; his children Brian of Norristown, PA, Sean (Mariah) of Salem, MA, and Jennifer (Adam) Ferst of Norristown, PA; his sisters Lynne (Graham) Burke of Orangeville, ON, and Janice Cannizzo of Fort Worth,...
Russell Harold Bestler
Sep 22, 2025
Russell “Russ” Bestler age 70 of Cottage Grove, MN entered Heaven peacefully on September 22, 2025 surrounded by loved ones.
He leaves behind an enduring legacy of love, strength, and courage – the mark of a man who faced life, and even its greatest challenges, with unwavering determination. A courageous soul, he fought a long and valiant battle with cancer, inspiring...
John Niles
Sep 15, 2025
John Niles, age 93, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota passed away peacefully in his home on September 15, 2025 surrounded by his family.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 am, Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Ave.; St. Paul Park, MN with visitation beginning at 10 am. A private Interment will take place at Ft....
Richard "Dick" J. Barott
Sep 29, 2025
Richard "Dick" J. Barott, age 78, of Oakdale, formerly of Cottage Grove, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 29, 2025 after a battle with cancer. Dick was a businessman and worked until retirement for 3M company. His hobbies were golf and fishing, which he much enjoyed with friends.
Preceded in death by parents, Howard and Selina (nee Chalifoux);...
Mark Steven Oszman
Aug 24, 2025
It is with profound sadness we share the passing of Mark Steven Oszman, age 76, peacefully on August 24, 2025, with loving family by his side.
As a young boy, he grew up in Sheridan, WY and his teen years brought him back to MN. Mark graduated from Park High School in 1967 where he met Beverly Johnson, the love of...
Ardis Koppen
Sep 14, 2025
Ardis Ellen Koppen (nee Anderson), age 93, completed her earthly journey to the arms of Jesus on September 14, 2025 with her 3 children at her bedside loving on her.
Ardis was born to John and Elsie Anderson in Mankato, MN on December 21, 1931. Her high school years were attended at So St Paul High School. On September 5, 1953,...
Donald Anderson
Sep 12, 2025
Donald Peter Anderson, 87, son of Carl Edward and Ruth Hildur Anderson (deceased). Brother to Virginia Anderson. Husband of 58 years to Penelope Anderson. Father to Peter, Joshua (Jen), Larissa (Rob) Johnson. Grandfather ("Grandpa Stieg") to Clay, Carly, Joanna, Charlotte, Penelope, and Berg.
Don grew up in a multi-generation Swede Finn family in Chicago, Illinois. Turning down his dad's offer to...
Thomas "Tom" Jaso
Oct 7, 2025
Thomas Jaso
Date of Birth: August 11, 1953- Date of Death: October 7, 2025
Tom was born in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota. He is preceded in death by wife, Kristin Kelly Jaso, father Segundo Jaso, and brother Roger Alexander Jaso. He is survived by daughter Nicole Jaso; four grandchildren, Abbagalle Arndt, Jonathan Thomas Bruce and Alexander and Joann Gregg. Stepdaughter Stephanie Jungwirth...
Roxanne Marie Herme
Oct 1, 2025
Roxanne Marie (Rieger) Herme, age 67, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 1st, 2025.
Roxanne is dearly loved by her husband, Michael Herme, of forty-eight years; her children Nicole (Adam) Rongitsch and Kyle (Olivia) Crooks Herme; her brother John (Jill) Rieger and her sister Cynthia Horazdovsky. Roxanne was a loving grandmother to her granddaughter, Caitlin...
Rose May Poole
Sep 24, 2025
Rose May (Kupec) Poole, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home on September 24, 2025 with loving family by her side. Born on May 1, 1942, in Lakewood, Ohio, to Michael and Anna (Gavura) Kupec. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Poole, her parents, and her infant sister Mary Ann.
Rose's life was a...
Maria Resendez
Sep 24, 2025
Maria de Luz was born in Durango, Mexico, and spent most of her life in Nuevo Laredo. A strong and tenacious woman, she overcame the challenges of being widowed at 44 by raising her eight children on her own. Her delicious cooking not only supported her family but also nurtured her children into healthy adults. In her later years, she...
Sue Ellen Curry
Sep 23, 2025
Sue Ellen Curry, 84, formerly of Hastings, MN, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2025, after a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on September 2, 1941, to David Newton and Esther Viola (Nelson) Curry. Sue Ellen grew up in St. Paul, MN, and graduated from Harding High School in 1959.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her...
Eugene Osland
Sep 21, 2025
Eugene “Gene” Osland, age 83 of Woodbury, MN passed away surrounded by family on September 21, 2025, after a courageous two-year battle with Glioblastoma.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 am, Friday, October 10, 2025 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Ave., St. Paul Park, MN with visitation beginning at 10 am. Interment will be in the St....
Cheryl Tukua
Sep 20, 2025
Cheryl Tukua, age 66, of Stillwater, Minnesota passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025, with family by her side.
Cheryl was born on December 8, 1958 to Dale and Sharon Tukua in Albert Lea, Minnesota. She grew up in "old" Cottage Grove, Minnesota, graduating from Woodbury Senior High School in 1977. In her younger years she enjoyed playing softball, being involved...
Marlys Marie Ulsaker
Sep 20, 2025
Marlys Ulsaker, age 84 of Cottage Grove, MN peacefully passed away on September 20, 2025.
Memorial Service will be at 5 PM on Saturday, October 11, 2025 with a visitation from 2-5 PM at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 - 80th Street S., Cottage Grove, MN. Interment will be at 11:30 am on Monday, October 13th at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery, 7601...
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