Obituaries
Bonnie L. Ely
Mar 31, 2025
Bonnie L. Ely of Cottage Grove, Minnesota was called to heaven on March 31, 2025 at the home of her youngest daughter and son-in-law. She was surrounded by her loving family.
Bonnie was born December 6, 1950 to Orland and Rhea (Kippola) Powelson in Munising, Michigan. Bonnie met her soul mate Jerry Ely in 1962 and in 1967 became his loving...
Darrel Theodore Johnson
Mar 29, 2025
Darrel "Divy" was born in Viking, MN, on January 24th, 1936. He was raised on the family farm by his parents, Frank and Mabel. On June 30, 1956 he married Iris, the love of his life, and they were married for 50 years. Shortly after Darrel and Iris married, they moved to the twin cities where Darrel got a job...
Walton "Wally" Fritze
Mar 27, 2025
Walton "Wally" Fritze, age 83, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully, with his family by his side on March 27, 2025. Wally is survived by children, Sherrie (Pat) Fritze-Harris, Theresa (Dave) Fritze-Nelson, and Rob Fritze; six grandchildren,Kellen (Joel) Parsons, Patrick Harris, Kylie (Victor) Camargo-Harris, Brenna Fritze, Calle (Marty) Rybak, Brandt Fritze; great grandchildren, Ayven and Kelvin; brother, Gene; many nieces,...
Gene "Arlo" Arlandson
Mar 25, 2025
Gene "Arlo" Alrandson Jr., age 67, of St. Paul Park, passed unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
Preceded in death by parents, Frances and Gene Sr.; uncle, John; aunt, Ivy; and brother-in-law, Keith Richardson. Survived by loving wife, Deb; son, Charlie (Krystal); stepson, Michael (Roberta) Richardson; stepdaughter, Lauren (Nick) Struck; grandchildren, Zoey, Charlotte, and Paetyn; mother-in-law, Muriel Richardson; brothers-in-law, Lowell (Diana)...
William "Bill" Gaskell
Mar 21, 2025
William Henry Gaskell
1/16/1950 - 3/21/2025
Bill passed doing what he loved, in a place he loved to be, while hiking the trails in Ravine Regional Park.
A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held from 2-4 PM on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street S.; Cottage Grove, MN.
Bill lived and breathed MUSIC of all genres. It touched...
Judith "Judy" Cox
Mar 21, 2025
Judith "Judy" Cox age 87, of St. Paul Park, MN passed away peacefully on March 21, 2025.
She is survived by two sons Mitchell (Marcia) Cox of Eau Galle, WI and Thomas (Sammy Jo) Cox of Brooklyn Center, MN; four grandchildren; two great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents Donald and Esther Sullivan; husband Anthony "Tony" Cox and...
Lois Jean Tweet
Mar 20, 2025
Lois Tweet, age 93, of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully on March 20, 2025.
Lois is survived by children Michael (Cathy), Jerry (Theresa), Richard, Jeanne, Jody (Dan) Doree and Jim (Melanie); 8 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; 9 great great grandchildren and other extended family and friends. Lois is preceded in death by her parents Emil and Lottie Lahn; husband Vernon and...
Michael "Mike" Krasky
Mar 19, 2025
Michael "Mike" Krasky, age 66 of Cottage Grove, MN passed away peacefully on March 19, 2025 surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.
Michael was born on July 21, 1958 to Herbert and Doris (Jungbauer) Krasky in St. Paul, MN. He grew up in the St. Paul and Cottage Grove area graduating in 1976 from Park High...
Ronald Keith Anderson
Mar 18, 2025
Ronald Keith Anderson, age 83, passed away peacefully in his sleep Tuesday, March 18th, 2025.
Ron was born in Duluth, MN and raised in Tracy, MN. He was the oldest of six sons born to Erland and Olive Anderson. Ron held a variety of jobs in Tracy during high school, including print shop worker which meant he was very adept at...
Marty Roger Thomsen
Mar 17, 2025
Marty Roger Thomsen (65) passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 17th, 2025.
Born in Tyler, MN on November 4th, 1959. Marty spent most of his life as a CNC machinist. He was a devoted husband and loving father. He loved the outdoors, riding through the woods on tractors, tinkering, grilling and spending time with his family. Marty was...
Barbara Ann Gorr
Mar 17, 2025
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Barbara Ann Gorr, age 77, of Saint Paul Park, MN, on Monday, March 17, 2025.
Preceded in death by her mother, Shirley Gorr; father, Fred Gorr; and brother, Bruce Gorr.
Survived by her daughters, Jeri Cone and Jolene Cone; her brother, Scott Gorr; her grandchildren, Randy, Sean, Marissa, and Lexi; her great grandchildren, Maddy...
Bruce Clifford Jacoby
Mar 16, 2025
Bruce Clifford Jacoby, 70, of Oak Park Heights and longtime resident of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 16, 2025.
Bruce was truly one of a kind—known for his playful sense of humor, a mischievous twinkle in his bright blue eyes, and a knack for making everyone around him laugh. He loved bestowing creative, often funny,...
Jerome "Jay" Narusiewicz
Mar 9, 2025
Jerome "Jay" Narusiewicz, age 64 of St. Paul Park, MN passed away surrounded by his family on March 9, 2025.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Gathering will be held from 1-3 PM on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Kok Funeral Home, 1201 Portland Avenue; St. Paul Park, MN. Everyone is encouraged to wear casual attire as Jay would have preferred.
Jay was...
Steven Paul Bartley
Mar 6, 2025
Steven Paul Bartley
September 17, 1952 – March 6, 2025
Steve Bartley, 72, affectionately known as "Papa Barts" and "Captain Steve," passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends. He left this world as he lived it – on his own terms and true to the spirit of his favorite Sinatra tune, "My Way."
A lifelong Minnesotan, Steve was born in...
Christine "Chris" (Lamphier) McKinney
Mar 6, 2025
Christine "Chris" (nee Lamphier) McKinney, age 65, of Inver Grove Heights, MN passed away peacefully on March 6, 2025.
A private gathering is being held.
Peggy Rieck
Mar 3, 2025
Peggy Rieck, age 80, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 3, 2025.
Margaret “Peggy” Rieck was born on April 29, 1944 to John and Mary Effa in Chicago, IL. After graduating from Regina High School, she pursued a Bachelor of Science in Math from Loyola University Chicago. She enjoyed sports, especially Loyola basketball. She held the title of...
Mary Helen Wroblewski
Mar 1, 2025
Mary Helen Wroblewski, age 86, of Cottage Grove, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 1, 2025.
Mary was born September 4, 1938 in St. Paul, Minnesota the daughter of Leo and Dolores Finch. After high school she attended nursing school and became an LPN. On April 15, 1961 she was united in marriage with Victor at St. Matthew's...
Sandy Abrahamson
Feb 27, 2025
Sandy Abrahamson, age 78, of Newport, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 27, 2025, surrounded by family in the care of Our Lady of Peace Hospice Home, St. Paul.
Preceded in death by husband, Ollie; son, Shawn; parents, Bud and Lila Fritze; and brother, Gary Fritze. Survived by daughter, Shelly (Scott) Munos; grandchildren, Anthony Munos (fiancée, Rachel Rud), Rachel (Ethan) Peterson,...
David "Dave" McKenzy
Feb 25, 2025
David "Dave" McKenzy, age 88 of Cottage Grove, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 25, 2025.
Visitation will be from 4-7 pm with a prayer service at 6:30 pm on Friday, February 28, 2025 at Kok Funeral Home, 1201 Portland Ave.; St. Paul Park, MN. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, March 1, 2025...
Roger Koskinen
Feb 24, 2025
Roger Koskinen, age 74, of Maplewood, MN passed away peacefully at St. John's Hospital on February 24, 2025.
Memorial Service will be at 2:00 PM on Friday, March 14, 2025 at GracePoint Church, 2351 Rice Creek Rd.; New Brighton, MN with visitation from 1-2 PM prior to the service. All are invited to luncheon following the service.
Roger Koskinen of Maplewood, Minnesota,...
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