Obituaries
James "Jim" Ksiazek
Jan 7, 2024
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James “Jim” Ksiazek, age 86, of Newport, passed away surrounded by family on Sunday, January 7, 2024.
A service will be held on Saturday, May 11 at 11:00 am at Church of Saint Patrick, 3535 72nd Street East, Inver Grove Heights, MN with visitation one hour prior. A private burial will be held at a later date.James...
George Michael Donatell
Jan 5, 2024
George M. Donatell, 70 years old of Newport, MN left this earth suddenly and unexpectedly on January 5th, 2024. George is preceded in death by father Gene Donatell. Survived by loving wife of 46 years, Vicky; sons, Brian (Anne), David (Melissa), Douglas (Asia); daughter, Lisa (Tony); 11 grandchildren and 1 great grandson; mom, Evie; sister Cathy (Dick); brother,...
Andrew "Andy" Bonnette
Jan 3, 2024
Andrew “Andy” J. Bonnette,
Age 58, of Afton, passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 3rd, 2024. He is survived by his loving wife, Josie Bonnette; son, Joseph Bonnette; his twin sister Sarah, sisters and brothers, multi generations of nieces and nephews and many more loving family and friends.
Andy was well known in the Catholic community as a...
Karren Faye Sullivan
Jan 2, 2024
Karren Faye Sullivan, age 82, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully January 2nd, 2024 surrounded by family. Visitation will be held Friday, January 12th at 3pm at Kok Funeral Home (7676 80th Street South, Cottage Grove) with a Celebration of Life to follow at 4pm. Everyone is invited to join the family for a time of food and fellowship immediately...
Robert Joseph Kartarik
Jan 1, 2024
Robert (Bob/ Bobbie) Joseph KartarikBob passed away peacefully at the age of 86 in United Hospital surrounded by his daughters and granddaughters on New Year’s Day. Bob was born at Mounds Hospital in Saint Paul on November 12, 1937 to Joseph and Lydia (Unzeitig) Kartarik. He was born the 7th of ten children. He grew up in Saint Paul helping out...
Dennis Charles Judd
Jan 1, 2024
Dennis Charles Judd (September 26, 1953 – January 1, 2024)
Dennis Charles Judd, 70, of Cottage Grove, MN, passed away on January 1, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.
Dennis was born in Bertha, MN to David Judd and MaryAnn Van Hecke.
Dennis attended Centennial High School before joining the U.S. Army and having a career at Flint Hills Refinery....
Rosemary Eva Anderson
Jan 1, 2024
Rosemary Eva (Fish) Anderson, 77, of Cottage Grove, MN, died unexpectedly on January 1, 2024.
Born on August 18, 1946, and raised in Duluth, Rosie, as she was affectionately known, attended Duluth Cathedral High School and graduated in 1964.
Rosie married the love of her life, Dale Anderson, on April 16, 1966. Rosie and Dale spent time traveling around Europe while...
Joanne M. Dingle
Dec 31, 2023
Joanne M. Dingle (nee Petterson), age 87, of St. Paul Park, MN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 31, 2023, while surrounded by her loving family.
Preceded in death by husband, Robert “Bob” Dingle Sr.; daughter, Vicki Tighe; son-in-law, Joel Mickelson; daughter-in-law, Joan Dingle; and siblings, Robert Petterson, Ronald “Teeter” Petterson, and Jeanette Finnane.
Survived by children, Kathleen...
William Bradley Roy
Dec 30, 2023
William Bradley Roy, age 69 of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on December 30, 2023.
Private family services will be held.
William is survived by his wife of 47 years, Michelle; son Gabriel; daughter Kearstin; brothers David (Vera) Roy and John (Barb) Roy; sister-in-law Helen as well as many extended family members. He is preceded in death by his parents...
David Raymond Lambach
Dec 29, 2023
David Raymond Lambach passed peacefully in his home, surrounded by family, on December 29th, 2023. It is impossible to put into words the significance of David's life. He was a very proud, private, humble, loving, and caring man. His quick wit and one-liners kept us all on our toes. He was married to the love of his life, Terri Jo,...
Catherine "Katie" Bjork
Dec 28, 2023
Catherine "Katie" Bjork, age 91, of Newport, our beautiful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother was called home to her Heavenly Father on December 28, 2023.
Visitation will be from 4-7 pm Friday, January 19, 2024 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street S; Cottage Grove, MN. Funeral Service at 11:00 am Saturday, January 20, 2024 also at Kok Funeral Home with one...
Adam Frederick King
Dec 28, 2023
Adam King, age 46 of St. Paul, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 28, 2023.
Adam was born on May 11, 1977, to the parents Frederick and Mollie (Rodriguez) King in San Diego, California. He was a part of the Sioux Nation in North Dakota. Adam was very passionate about his heritage and where he came from. He passed this...
Doreen Marie Bebeau
Dec 25, 2023
Doreen Marie Bebeau,
Age 74 of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on December 25, 2023.
Doreen was a devoted wife, beloved mother and proud grandmother.
She graduated from Johnson Senior High School in St. Paul, MN. She worked as a waitress at Yarusso’s, her family’s Italian restaurant, with many neighborhood friends and family members. Doreen also spent part of...
Joseph Karp Jr.
Dec 23, 2023
Joseph John Karp Jr.
71 years old. Beloved father, grandfather, great grand father, brother, uncle and friend. Died in hospice care in his home on Dec 23.
Preceded in death by his wife of 49 years Kathleen, his parents Joseph and Marie Karp, sisters Rose Denninger and Jean Schottmuller, and brother Anthony Karp. Joe is survived by his three sons...
Pa. Taiwo Abodunde
Dec 21, 2023
Pa. Taiwo Akinremi Abodunde of Oakdale, passed away December 21, 2023.
A visitation will be held on Friday, January 26, 2024, from 5:00-8:00 pm with a "Service of Song" from 6:00-7:00 pm at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street S., Cottage Grove, MN. The funeral service will be 11:00 am, Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Christ Church International, 3015 13th Avenue S.,...
James "Jim" Eugene Borofka
Dec 19, 2023
James Eugene Borofka, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota journeyed peacefully onto his next life on December 19, 2023. Jim was born in 1936 in Rice Lake Wisconsin. After growing up as a dairy farmer’s son on Tuscobia Lake Farm, now recognized as a Century Farm, Jim drove to Rockford Illinois where he captured the heart of Janice Willard. He spent his...
Richard James Tanner
Dec 14, 2023
Richard J. "Dick" Tanner, age 91, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2023.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at All Saints Lutheran Church, 8100 Belden Blvd.; Cottage Grove with visitation beginning an hour prior to the service.
Dick was born May 12, 1932, in Minneapolis, MN to Roy Tanner and Anna...
Robert Henry
Dec 9, 2023
ROBERT FRANK HENRY (BOB) Bob Henry, Age 76, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully December 09, 2023 at Regions Hospital with his family by his side. He was born January 08,1947 in Bakersfield California, son of Henry F Goldammer and LaFrance A Eisenbrand.
Bob graduated from Roosevelt Military Academy in Aledo, Illinois, class of 1965. Following his passion for cars...
Ann Marie Mattson
Dec 9, 2023
Ann Marie Mattson, age 68, of Cottage Grove, found peace on Saturday, December 9, 2023, after struggling with Primary Progressive Aphasia (Frontal Lobe Dementia).
Preceded in death by parents, George "Judd" and Grace Pribyl; and brother, Donald Pribyl. Survived by son, Jordan (Alicia) Mattson; daughter, Jacqueline "Jacqui" Mattson; siblings, Patti Pribyl-Brown (Jim Brown) and Jeff (Nancy) Pribyl; sister-in-law, Anna...
Chad Chambless
Dec 8, 2023
Chad Chambless
Age 44, of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly after a tragic motorcycle accident on December 8, 2023.
Chad is survived by his parents, Mel and Linda Chambless; his two daughters, Julianna and Jocelynn Chambless; and sister, Cody Peterson (Derek).
A private Celebration of Life is to be held at a later date.
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