Obituaries
Mary Lou Johnson
May 17, 2025
Mary Louise Johnson, age 93 of Cottage Grove, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 17, 2025.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 AM on Friday, May 30, 2025 at the Church of St. Rita, 8694 80th Street S.; Cottage Grove, MN with a visitation from 10-11 AM. All are invited to a luncheon following the...
Bonita "Bonnie" Helen (Kane) Zeilinger
May 12, 2025
Bonita “Bonnie” Helen (Kane) Zeilinger passed away peacefully on May 12, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 87. While our hearts are heavy with her passing, we rejoice in knowing she has been welcomed into the arms of God—a homecoming filled with love, peace, and the everlasting comfort of her deep faith.
Born on May 28, 1937,...
Andrew Steven Burke
May 6, 2025
Andrew Steven Burke, age 34, of Oakdale, MN. It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of our beloved son. He is survived by his mother, Pamela Seracki and father, Steven (Tammy) Burke. Preceded in death by stepfather, Bryan Seracki.
Celebration of Life to be determined at a later date. Details will be announced as they become available.
"In my life,...
Mary Spies
May 10, 2025
Mary Spies, age 78, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 10, 2025. Preceded in death by parents, Clarence and June Spies; brother, Don Spies; and sister-in-law, Bonnie Spies. Survived by daughters, Marni (Matt) Wilson and Shannon (Terry) Hagness; grandchildren, Danny, Abby, Charlie, Lily, and Anni; and siblings, Jeanne Goetzke, Robert Spies, Jacqueline Spies, and Richard Spies; and...
Linda L. Spies
May 12, 2025
Linda L. Spies, age 77, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 12, 2025.Preceded in death by parents, Leonard and Leila Mork; siblings, Maxine Boehnke, Roger Mork, and Julie McCarty. Survived by husband, Ron; sons, Terence (Wendy) and Daniel (Dawn); grandsons, August, Blue, and Carsten; siblings, Alan Mork, Diane Stegemann, Peggy Kenney, Bradley Mork, Sandy Hocraffer; and other...
Donald H. Tietz
May 7, 2025
Donald H. Tietz, age 104, of Cottage Grove, MN, World War II Veteran, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, while surrounded by his children.
Preceded in death by wife, Delores; daughter-in-law, Linda; parents, Harry and Lottie; and twelve siblings.
Survived by children, Donald E., Deborah K. (Wayne) Hartung, and Doreen E. (David Jr.) Juckel; grandchildren, Gregory (Catherine Knutson), Lynette (Brian)...
Judith Kathryn Schumann
May 6, 2025
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Judith "Judy" Schumann, age 71, of Cottage Grove, MN, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Judy passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 6, 2025.
Memorial Service will be at 11 AM on Monday, May 12, 2025, at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street S.; Cottage Grove, MN with a...
Lester Otto Boyer
May 4, 2025
Lester Otto Boyer, 87, of Cottage Grove, MN, lost his valiant 15 yr battle with Alzheimer’s, passing away on May 4, 2025 at the VA Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN.
He was born at the Old St. John’s Hospital in St. Louis, MO on January 18, 1938.
He was raised in the small town of Steeleville, IL to Otto John and Clara...
Dale Phillip Mitsch
May 2, 2025
Dale Phillip Mitsch, 79, of St. Paul Park, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2025. Known affectionately as "Mitsch," he was a dedicated educator and passionate naturalist whose influence extended far beyond the classroom.
Visitation will be held from 4-7 PM on Wednesday, May 14th at Kok Funeral Home, 1201 Portland Ave., St. Paul Park, MN. The Memorial Service will...
Barry Gene Parrish
May 1, 2025
Barry Gene Parrish Sr, age 82 of Newport, Minnesota passed away peacefully with his wife by his side at the VA hospital on Thursday, May 1, 2025. Barry was born on August 14,1942 in Pennsylvania.
Survived by loving wife, Brenda Gail Parrish of 37 years. Final resting place will be in the Fort Snelling National Cemetery. He was Veteran of the...
Larry Dean Terrell
May 1, 2025
Larry Dean Terrell, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle passed away on May 1, 2025, at the age of 79, following a long illness. Larry was born in 1946 in Albert Lea, Minnesota. He graduated from Park High School in St. Paul Park and went on to serve in the US Army in Vietnam. He married Linda in 1968,...
Michael "Mike" George Kemble
Apr 27, 2025
Michael George Kemble, age 79, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 27, 2025. Survived by loving wife of 54 years, Janice; daughters, Kathryn (Eric) Popp, Susan (Mark) Duea, MaryBeth (Rick) Olson, and Valerie (Ryan) Rottman; five grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.
Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM with visitation beginning at 10 AM, Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at...
Floyd Seifert
Apr 26, 2025
Floyd Seifert, age 77, of Cottage Grove, formerly of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2025.
Floyd Fred Seifert was born on June 23, 1947, in St. Paul, MN to Fred and Muriel Seifert. He graduated from Alexander Ramsey High School in 1965. Floyd was united in marriage to Gretchen Elizabeth Olson in Watertown, South Dakota on April 7,...
John Robert Reeves
Apr 24, 2025
John Robert Reeves, age 87, of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 24, 2025 at home. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and acted as a dad to the neighborhood kids. He was a true EastSider who moved to Minnesota from Chicago when he was 10 years old after his mother passed away....
Vicki J. Toepper
Apr 22, 2025
Vicki J. Toepper, age 72, of St. Paul Park, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
Preceded in death by parents, George and Darlyne Fritz; and grandparents, Arthur and Mae Cain. Survived by daughter, Kelly (Eddie) Toepper-Smith; grandchildren, Kallum, Zelda, Willow, and Juniper; bonus grandchildren, Django and Ellabelle; and other loving family and friends.
Vicki was active in her church, Order...
David Victor Halvorson
Apr 18, 2025
David Victor Halvorson, age 90, of Cottage Grove, MN, passed into the Lord’s presence peacefully with his family by his side on April 18, 2025. Dave was born on February 6, 1935, in rural Sinai, South Dakota, to Victor and Emma (Gullickson) Halvorson. He attended Sinai school his elementary years and several South Dakota high schools. He proudly served his...
Timothy "Tim" R. Sachs
Apr 16, 2025
Timothy "Tim" R. Sachs, age 62 of St. Paul Park, Minnesota. Tim passed away on Wednesday April 16, 2025 at the University of Minnesota Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN. A special thank you to the University of Minnesota and the University of Minnesota Medical Center for their love and support during Tim's illness where he was treated for Wilson's Disease. Tim...
Richard "Rich" Keiper
Apr 15, 2025
Richard "Rich" John Keiper, age 86 of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully at home on April 15, 2025.
Richard was born on May 11, 1938, in Cicero, Illinois, to Delphin and Eleanor (Pakulski) Keiper. Known to most as Rich, he was a long-time employee of Northern States Power Company, where he worked in the gas dispatching division from 1967 until his...
Eldon John "EJ" Weber
Apr 15, 2025
E.J. “Eldon John” Weber passed away unexpectedly peacefully next to his wife of almost fifty years on the morning of April 15, 2025, at their home in Cottage Grove, MN. E.J. was born on April 12, 1948, to Ralph and Irene (Bagby) Weber in Independence, Iowa.
He graduated from St. John High School in 1966 and immediately enlisted in the United...
Jimmie Blaine Gregory
Apr 14, 2025
Jim (Jimmie) Blaine "Duck" Gregory, 74, passed away peacefully in his sleep Monday, April 14, 2025 at his home in Cottage Grove, MN he shared with his wife and son.
Jim was born in Emporia, KS on December 29, 1950 to E. Blaine and Louise (Soyez) Gregory, who preceded him in death.
He attended grade school and high school in Emporia, KS....
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