Mark Steven Oszman

Mark Steven Oszman obituary, Cottage Grove, MN

Mark Steven Oszman

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Kok Funeral Home

7676 80th Street South, Cottage Grove, MN 55016

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St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church

920 Holley Avenue, Saint Paul Park, MN 55071

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St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church

920 Holley Avenue, Saint Paul Park, MN 55071

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20

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1:00 p.m.

Fort Snelling National Cemetery

7601 34th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55450

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Mark Oszman Obituary

Visit the Kok Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Cottage Grove website to view the full obituary.

It is with profound sadness we share the passing of Mark Steven Oszman, age 76, peacefully on August 24, 2025, with loving family by his side.

As a young boy, he grew up in Sheridan, WY and his teen years brought him back to MN. Mark graduated from Park High School in 1967 where he met Beverly Johnson, the love of his life. He enlisted in the US Marine Corps and served in Vietnam. They were married July 5, 1969, and raised two daughters, Jodi and Julie. Mark was a dedicated engineer for CNW and UP Railroads. He enjoyed his work and created many lifelong friendships along the way.

Mark was a cherished husband, sharing 56 years with Bev by his side. He was an amazing dad and doting grandpa. He loved family time, holidays, travel, golf, music, winters in PCB, reading, crosswords, and Jeopardy. He was involved with his church and was a proud veteran who felt privileged to serve on the Fort Snelling Honor Guard.

Mark never met a stranger or missed an opportunity to share a conversation with a smile. He lived with unwavering devotion to his family, remarkable strength and resilience, and above all, a deep connection to his faith. He will be dearly missed.

He is survived by wife, Beverly; daughters, Jodi (Jim) Dalluhn and Julie (Paul) Engleson; grandchildren, Jackson (Savannah), Henry (Alyssa), AK, Tate, and Abe; siblings, Dawn (Jim) Dickison, Jeff McNair, Deanna (Patrick) Luke, Theresa (Paul) Glasrud, Bob (Bev) Oszman, and Kara Rabbia; aunt, Darlene Pecelj; in-laws, Diane (Carl) Solberg, Sue (Jim) Kenney, and Dave Berberick. Preceded in death by parents, Christine and Robert; and sister, Mary Jo.

Visitation 3-6 PM, Sunday, October 19, 2025 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th St. S., Cottage Grove, Minnesota 55016. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM with visitation beginning at 10 AM, Monday, October 20, 2025 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Ave., St. Paul Park, Minnesota 55071. Interment with military honors will follow at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

LIVESTREAM INFORMATION: For those who would like to participate in the service via livestream, you can watch the service by scrolling to the bottom of this page, and click “PLAY" to begin. Please leave a message of support on our Tribute Wall to let the family know you were able to watch the service. If you are having trouble with the Livestream, the service will be available to watch later in the day.

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Kok Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Cottage Grove

7676 80th Street South, Cottage Grove, MN 55016

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Upcoming Events

Oct

19

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Kok Funeral Home

7676 80th Street South, Cottage Grove, MN 55016

Send Flowers

Oct

20

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church

920 Holley Avenue, Saint Paul Park, MN 55071

Send Flowers

Oct

20

Service

11:00 a.m.

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church

920 Holley Avenue, Saint Paul Park, MN 55071

Send Flowers

Oct

20

Service

1:00 p.m.

Fort Snelling National Cemetery

7601 34th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55450

Send Flowers