Age 63 of Cottage Grove, MN
Passed away peacefully at home on June 6, 2022. Preceded in death by parents, Roy & Carole Gonsowski; grandson, Tristan Michael. Survived by wife, Jill Finley; daughter, Jessica (Randall) Thornton; sons, Nicholas (Kara) Gonsowski & Andrew (Samantha) Gonsowski; 9 grandchildren, Ariel, Tre, Brayden, Haden, Jorah, Brooklyn, Madison, Jackson, & Jaelynn; siblings, Gerald (Ann) Gonsowski, Cindy (Darryl) Marsh, Joel (Kelly) Gonsowski & Roy Gonsowski; also many other family and friends.
Michael was born and raised in Cottage Grove. After graduating from Park Senior High School in 1978 he joined the US Navy and retired with 20 years of service. He loved music, cooking, playing board games and entertaining on his boat.
Memorial Service 7 PM Thursday, June 9th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 4-7 PM prior to the service.