Obituaries
Jim Bonfig
Jan 1, 2022
Jim Bonfig, age 73, of Cottage Grove, died unexpectedly of natural causes on Saturday, January 1, 2022.
Preceded in death by wife, Linda; parents, Ed and Marion. Survived by son, Phillip Elwood; stepdaughter, Rhonda Marino; step-grandchildren, Savannah and Anthony Marino; brother, Brian (Connie); sister, Mary (Bill) Doherty; and numerous nieces and nephews. Jim is also survived by...
Elaine Nelson
Dec 31, 2021
Elaine Louise (Tjaden) Nelson passed away peacefully on December 31, 2021, in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, at the age of 94.
Elaine was born on October 9, 1927, and grew up the tenth of eleven children in Fergus Falls, MN. After graduation from high school she worked for several years at a dental lab. On Feb. 22, 1949,...
Rosemarie Polzin
Dec 29, 2021
Rosemarie Agnes Wolff Polzin, age 91, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2021. She was born in Clara City and raised in Benson, MN by William and Mary Stutelberg along with her five siblings. ‘Rosie’ was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. She married Gordon Wolff in 1959 and raised four children at their...
Danny Griffin
Dec 29, 2021
Danny Brian Griffin, age 62 of St. Paul, formerly of Cottage Grove, passed away Dec. 29, 2021.
He is preceded in death by his parents Patrick and Shirlee and sister Colleen. He is survived by his son Tom Griffin Borsch; siblings Maureen, Pat (Lani), Terri (Jim), Tom (Dawn), Kathy (Bob); brother-in-law Marty Dobbs and many loving nieces...
Timothy Gjerdahl
Dec 27, 2021
Timothy L. Gjerdahl, age 57, of St. Paul died on Monday, December 27, 2021.
Preceded in death by brother, Scott. Survived by his three children, Doug, Angela, and Becca; mother, Rosalie (Raymond) Justison.
Cemetery Memorial for Tim will be held at noon on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Pinewood Cemetery, Crosslake, MN. A luncheon...
Lawrence "Larry" Richie
Dec 26, 2021
Lawrence “Larry” Richie, age 63, of Cottage Grove, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 26, 2021.
Preceded in death by parents, Alvador Mausolf and Francine Richie. Survived by loving wife of 41 years, Linda; children, Dyan (Michael) Ulik, Sheryl (Nick) Francis, Frank (Ashley) Richie, and Guy Glass; grandchildren, Carter, Jackson, and Jacob; sisters, Anna...
George Smith Jr.
Dec 26, 2021
George A. Smith Jr., age 84 of Cottage Grove, passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021.
George always said, "I Studied and worked hard to attain this level of mediocrity."
George is survived by his lovable and loving wife, Jean; brothers, Geno (Best Buddy) and Jim; sisters (George's confidantes), Joanie, Judeen, and Mary.
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William Cooke
Dec 22, 2021
William Cooke of Saint Paul Park passed away on December 22, 2021 at the age of 63.
Survived by devoted and loving wife of 25 years, Jacqueline Cooke; children, Ryan Cerney, Ben Smith, Rochelle Cooke, and Matthew Cooke.
Heaven gains a righteous angel as our father’s legacy continues to live on. As we continue on...
George May, Sr.
Dec 22, 2021
George Marshall May, Sr. died peacefully at United Hospital in St. Paul on Wednesday, December 22 at the age of 81.
George is survived by his son George, Jr. (wife Meg, sons Mark, Tony, and Michael) and his sister Bernice Brotz. He is preceded in death by his father George, his mother Rita, and his wife Marge....
Rick "Rico" Ryan
Dec 18, 2021
Rick Ryan of Cottage Grove passed away on Saturday, December 18th, 2021 at the age of 67. Rick grew up in Newport and lived most of life in Cottage Grove, where he attended Park High School. After high school, Rick began what would end up being a long career in the utility industry with Xcel Energy, before eventually moving...
Donald Dreher
Dec 17, 2021
Donald Dreher, age 72 of St. Paul Park, passed away on December 17, 2021.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am, Thursday, December 23, 2021 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Ave., St. Paul Park with visitation one hour prior. Interment will be held at the church cemetery. A rosary will be held at...
Richard Morgan
Dec 17, 2021
Richard “Rick” Morgan, age 68, of Cottage Grove, MN, was called home to be with the Lord on December 17, 2021.
He is proceeded in death by unborn child Joshua Richard, parents Rod and June Morgan, brother Mike, sister Janet, and granddaughter Raven Torres.
Rick is survived by wife Cindee, children Stacie (James), Sharon (Ben),...
Duane Score
Dec 16, 2021
Duane Score, age 87 of Newport, passed away December 16, 2021.
Funeral service will be 2 pm, Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street S., Cottage Grove. Visitation will begin at 11 am and be held until the time of service. Private interment will be held at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Masks...
Norman Schreiner
Dec 15, 2021
Norman D. Schreiner, age 87 of Cottage Grove, passed away December 15, 2021.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 am, Thursday, December 23, 2021 at the Church of St. Rita, 8694 80th Street S., Cottage Grove, with visitation one hour prior. Burial will be held at Acacia Park Cemetery, Mendota Heights.
Norman D. Schreiner...
Donna Kullmann
Dec 15, 2021
Donna Kullmann, age 71 of Estero, FL, formerly of Cottage Grove, passed away December 15, 2021.
Memorial service will be 2 pm, Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street S., Cottage Grove with visitation one hour prior. Private interment at St. Thomas Aquinas Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.
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Deborah "Deb" Mason
Dec 14, 2021
Deborah “Deb” Jean (Jablonski) Mason of St Paul Park passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. Deb is the daughter of Luverne “Vern” and Elizabeth “Betty Mae” (Marx) Jablonski. She was born on March 12, 1954 in San Antonio, Texas and grew up in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. Deb earned her Master of Social Work from the University of...
Larry Munter
Dec 14, 2021
Larry Munter of Cottage Grove passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at the age of 76. Larry was a man of faith and lived a life devoted to helping others. He will be dearly missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him.
Joel Palesh
Dec 12, 2021
Joel R. Palesh, age 64, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 12, 2021.
Survived by devoted and loving wife of 39 years, Colleen; sons, Brandon (Anna) and Tyler; parents, Jerry and Ursula; brother, Keith (Chris); and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and colleagues.
Joel worked in the banking industry as a Commercial...
Randy Miller
Dec 7, 2021
Randy D. Miller, age 64, of St. Paul Park, passed away peacefully on Tues., Dec. 7, 2021.
Preceded in death by father, Dale D. Survived by wife of 33 years, Val; daughters, Kayla (Jake Blalock), Rachel (Travis) Keller, and Amy (Jeremy) Novalany; grandchildren, Axel, Rylinn, Barett, Tyler, Austin, and Ellie; mother, Gloria; and siblings, Ricky and Sherry...
Janice Miskowiec
Dec 5, 2021
Janice Miskowiec, age 60 of Cottage Grove, passed away December 5, 2021.
Funeral service will be 6:00 pm, Friday, December 10, 2021 at All Saint’s Lutheran Church, 8100 Belden Blvd S., Cottage Grove with visitation starting at 4:00 pm until the time of service.
Janice Rose Miskowiec was born September 20, 1961 in St. Paul,...
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