Obituaries
Ralph A. Kaupa
Jul 17, 2024
Ralph A. Kaupa, age 85, of Woodbury, Minnesota, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. He grew up in Waterville, Minnesota with his brother, Gerald and sister, Colleen. He later met and married the love of his life, Judy in 1957. Together they moved and raised their children, Mike, Pam, Bruce, and Jeff...
Fred Lester Austin
Jul 16, 2024
Fred Austin, Age 78, of St. Paul Park, Minn. passed away peacefully on July 16, 2024, with family by his side. Fred was born June 22, 1946, in Pequot Lakes, Minn. to Donald and Anna (DouBrava) Austin.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2024 from 2 to 5 PM at 1672 14th Avenue; St. Paul Park,...
William "Bill" Martinez
Jul 15, 2024
William "Bill" Martinez, age 68, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 15, 2024.
Preceded in death by mother, Frances; and brother, Dan. Survived by father, Rudy; siblings, Rudy (Laura), Jenny (Gene) Severtson, Michelle, and Ric (Bonnie); many nieces and nephews.
Bill was a 1974 graduate of STA and an avid fisherman.
Celebration of Life to be held at a later...
Roger George Urbanski
Jul 12, 2024
Roger Urbanski died on Friday, July 12, 2024, surrounded by his family. Roger was a loving and committed husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He met Donna, his beloved wife of 70 years while in high school and they developed and nurtured a deep love and connection that lasted to the very end.
A Celebration of Life in honor of...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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...
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