Obituaries
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....
Glen Raymond Weber
Apr 14, 2025
Glen Weber, age 82 of St. Paul Park, MN passed away on April 14, 2025, after a brief illness.
Glen was born on January 26, 1943, to Raymond and Violet (Boeckermann) Weber in Melrose, MN. He grew up in Elmwood, Wisconsin. Glen married the love of his life Margie on December 28, 1963. Glen and Margie raised their family in St....
Edward "Ed" Joseph Wren
Apr 11, 2025
Edward Joseph Wren was born on March 2, 1941, to parents, William "Bill" and Jenny (nee Hansen) in New Rockford, North Dakota. He was the youngest of six children. While in high school he met his future wife, Ann Hungness. He moved to St. Paul, Minnesota in 1960 where Ann later joined him marrying in 1963. Together they raised their...
Kathryn Ann Elfstrum
Apr 9, 2025
Kathryn Elfstrum, age 81, of Cottage Grove, passed away April 9, 2025.
Memorial Service will be 11 AM with visitation beginning at 9:30 AM, Monday, April 21, 2025 at Rose of Sharon Lutheran Church, 6875 Jamaica Ave. S., Cottage Grove, MN 55016. Interment will be at the Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. The family would like to thank the staff members at...
Peter "Pete" M. Willner
Apr 8, 2025
Peter "Pete" M. Willner, age 73, of Woodbury, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
Preceded in death by parents, Merle and Mercades; and sister, Patti Jo. Survived by Michele; son, Brian (Kelly); daughters, Camille and Kelleena (Jacob) Tinucci; grandchildren, Marilyn (Michael) Cahill, McKenzie (Jessica) Wilson, Cierra, Trenton, and McCoy; great-grandchildren, McKinley, Madison, and Monroe Cahill; and beloved cat, Ozzy.
Longtime...
Lois Helen Brisson
Apr 5, 2025
Lois H. (nee Anderson) Brisson, age 91 of Cottage Grove (formerly South St. Paul), passed away after a courageous battle with Dementia on April 5, 2025. Lois is survived by her children Del (Cindy), Drew (Carol), Dawn (Dave) Butina and Dean (LoriJo); Grandchildren, Sarah (Kevin) Chlebeck, Jason (Katie), Jared (Lindsay), Justin (Amy), Teri, Craig (Katie), Nick (Amy), Tom (Kristen) Butina,...
Marian Rose Stone
Apr 3, 2025
Marian (Bechtold) Stone, age 88 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2025.
Born in St. Louis Park, Marian from the start was determined to chart her own path. Her whimsy infused a life lived fully and with stubborn resolve. After marrying childhood sweetheart John, she became a proud matriarch who baked everyone’s favorites at Christmas and threw legendary...
Connie Lee Patricia Flores
Apr 3, 2025
Connie Lee Flores, age 74 of Inver Grove Heights, MN passed away on April 3, 2025 peacefully surrounded by her family.
Visitation will be from 4-7 PM on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at Kok Funeral Home, 1201 Portland Ave.; St. Paul Park, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:30 AM on Friday, April 11, 2025 at St. Thomas Aquinas...
Daniel "Dan" Jones
Apr 2, 2025
Daniel "Dan" Jones, age 70 of Minneapolis, MN passed away unexpectedly on April 2, 2025.
Funeral service will be at 11 AM on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at Kok Funeral Home- 1201 Portland Avenue; St. Paul Park, MN with a visitation from 10-11 AM prior to the service. Interment will take place at Newport Cemetery in Newport, MN.
Dan was born on...
Robert "Bob" Christenson Sr.
Apr 2, 2025
Robert "Bob" Christenson Sr., age 80 of Cottage Grove, MN passed away on April 2, 2025 surrounded by family.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 AM on Thursday, April 10, 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 service....
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)...
Roxanne "Roxy" Marie Ganje
Mar 22, 2025
Roxanne "Roxy" Marie Ganje, age 71, of Inver Grove Heights, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 22, 2025 in the comfort of her home.
Preceded in death by parents, Carl Ganje and Florence Potter; brother, Rodney Ganje; and sister, Janet (Gerald) Miller.
Survived by Doug (Nancy) Rose and family who have loved Roxy and have held her close as family for many,...
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...
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