"Ms. Valerie was a wonderful human being. Her jovial presence and her job brought everyone to see her at least once a day, and she always had a zinger ready to tell. I know that she loved her son and loved being around her friends at work so much. She will be missed. RiP Val."
In loving memory of
Valerie J. Coners
October 9, 1959 - September 27, 2019
Valerie J. Coners, 59, of Rochester, MN died Friday, September 27, 2019 at her residence.
Valerie Jane Grev was born October 9, 1959 to DeWayne and Dorothy (Peters) Grev in St. James, MN. She grew up in Mountain Lake, MN and graduated from Mountain Lake High School in 1978. After graduation she moved to Brooklyn Park and then to Rochester in 2013. She was an active member of The Gathering Church in Rochester and worked at ABC.
Valerie is survived by one son, Josh Coners of Rochester, MN; her siblings, Gary (Patricia) Grev of Dayton, MN, Craig (Karen) Grev of Byron, MN, Denise (Mike) Linscheid of Butterfield, MN, Andrea (Verlo) Adrian of Windom, MN and Cory (Julia) Grev of Rochester, MN. She was preceded in death by her parents.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at Ranfranz and Vine Remembrance and Reception Centre (5482 Royal Place NW Rochester, MN) on Saturday, October 5, 2019. A Prayer Service will start at 1:00 p.m. with the Pastor Willie Grimm officiating. Graveside services will take place at St. Olaf Cemetery in rural Odin, MN on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at 1:00 p.m.
Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes is honored to be serving the Coners family. To leave a special memory or condolence please visit www.ranfranzandvinefh.com
Tributes
"A great person gone way to soon. She was a classmate and neighbor who was always fun to be around! Wendy Turgeon (Kirk)"
"I'll miss Val, we used to work together. We shared the same birthday."
"Valerie will be missed by her family and friends. Wishing you all Peace with the knowledge that she goes before us and will welcome you home with her famous smile. "
"Val's brother Cory is a good friend of mine as well, and I shared with him that I had put a note about Val's passing on a " Ex-Time Warner Cable Employees" Facebook page. It received many responses, and Cory asked if I could share them. Here they are: Larry Hildebrandt shared a link. Yesterday at 10:49 AM Many of you may remember Valerie Coners, and I?m sad to report that she passed away Friday September 27. Val and I were both from the little town of Mountain Lake MN, so I?ve known her most of my life. She was fun to visit with whenever I was at 801 or Data Park, and I think she enjoyed giving me a hard time as well! Val will be missed! Here is her obituary: RANFRANZANDVINEFH.COM Valerie J. Coners Online Obituary, October 9, 1959 - September 27, 2019 Valerie J. Coners, 59, of Rochester, MN died Friday, September 27, 2019 at her residence. Valerie Jane Grev was born October 9, 1959 to? Comments Bobby Morrow Rip Valerie! Bethany Moulton Rector So sorry to hear this - 60 is too young! She was a great coworker and always ready with a smile and a story. Patrick Carr Val was a very bright spot in the TWC Mpls family. She always had a smile for everyone. So sad to hear this. RIP Val! Jacqueline Morrow So sad. I worked with Val for 25 years. Prayers for her son and family Martin Jones Here we go again. I am so sorry. May God bless and comfort the family during this difficult period. Please accept my sincere condolences. Heather Novotny RIP. Prayers to the family Hilary Moinicken I am so sorry to hear this. Prayers and hugs to her family. Anne Rasmussen Raskie Very sorry to hear this. Val was a wonderful lady and will be dearly missed. Kathy Drost So sorry to hear this. Val always had a smile, no matter what. Andy Dols Rest In Peace Val, it was always great to see her and she always had a smile on her face. Kathy Gebeke Alexander So sad!! ??? I remember she was always willing to help!! Thoughts & prayers with her family! ???? Wanda Wanda Wow! So young. Really nice person.? Rest in Heaven Val?? Adriana Lee That's so sad :( Nikki Wade Aawwww bless her family! Conya Andrews She was such a nice person. May she rest in peace. Prayers and condolences to her family. Debra-Allen Newgard So sorry ???? Anthony L Johnson Sorry to hear this. She was such a friendly person. ?????? Karen Barthel She is an unforgettable person. From calling someone a slacker to helping you on what ever needed to be done. Prays for her family and friends. Ernest Keller Skinner Sad. Val was so cheerful. Comfort to her family at this time. Ericka Glenn Oh no!! I?m so sorry to hear this! ? Edwina Washington Prayers going out to the family. Michael Dale Shea was always a sweetheart ? Bob Schneider Terrible news I am so sorry to hear this she was an awesome person with a warm and caring heart! RIP Brenda Ricehill Kroska Sad news! My condolences to her family and friends Bonnie Sue Bolles so very sad to hear this Sheila Wymore Stromberg So sad! She was a wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers are with her Family. ?? Denise Tokar Jackson So sad. Michelle Glynn I am so sorry to hear this. I wish her family well. Zaire Onelovez Brown Sorry to hear this, RIP. Pamela Andrejzchick I'm sad to hear this. Strength and peace to her family. Regina Harris Sorry to hear this RIP Anne Bordwell So sorry to hear! Sandy Dwyer So sad. Always a smile for everyone. ?? Sonya Dunn Crushshon Condolences to the family I remember Val very nice lady RIH say hi to my mom Elizabeth Schmitt Prayers to her family! ? I loved our conversations when I was in her room using the super fast copier to make our month end close packets at DataPark. We had many good laughs! ? Dan Fischer Val was wonderful. Sorry to hear this as well. William Decker Condolences to the family, so sorry to hear of Val's passing. An absolutely wonderful person,shared wonderful laughs with her, RIP baby, you will be remembered??? Mark Hammerstrom Very sorry to hear this news. She was a dear heart. Don Poffenberger Val was always fun to talk to and enjoyed everyone. She will be missed by all of her friends. Zaire Onelovez Brown Sorry to hear this, RIP. Regina Harris Wow Sorry to hear RIP Desi Nystrom So sad, she was such a nice person Kelly Green Very sad! Laura Dale Oh no! Sooo young I?m shocked and saddened. RIP Val Barbara West Sorry to hear Val is gone Michael Selander Prayers to Val's family. A great smile and joy always. Nancy Johnson Nancy Johnson I?m sorry to hear that. My thoughts and prayer "
"Valerie was a good friend to me. I only knew her for a short time but she was a very good friend and I will miss her. I send a message to Josh I hope your grieving is short lived we now your mom is in a better place most likely she is dancing with her parents and God has his daughter. I know this doesn't make her passing easy but I know where she is and we will see her again."
"So sad to hear of Val's passing. Josh & family you are in our prayers...loved your mom, we worked at Time Warner together and she was always smiling and ready to make you laugh...she will be missed."
"So sorry to hear she has passed away. Loved her smile, she will be missed!"
"Oh, how hard it is to have a loved one leave the family behind! I am praying for you, knowing how you miss Valerie. She was a sweet person, and I enjoyed talking with her at Grev family reunions. May God comfort and strengthen you."
"I'm so sorry about Val passing away. I knew her from Ability Building Center and would always see her downtown sometimes. I knew she would always tease me, but in a good way, just like Josh does to me. Josh, I feel so bad for you and I'll give you a hug. Your mom is in the loving arms of Jesus. From Nicole Hoffbeck"
"I can't believe my Aunt Val is gone I'm going to miss you even more then ever. Josh I'm so sorry God call her home so fast in life. I guess God needed her up there so he call for her to come. I wish I would got to say goodbye I love you Aunt Val and cousin josh"
"Cory and Jules, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers and thoughts sent your way. Sherry Wendt"
"Cory and Julie so sad to hear of Cory's sister Valerie passing away. Sending prayers and thoughts in the days ahead during this difficult time. Todd and Sherry Brandt"
"RIP Aunt Val, Josh sorry to hear about your Mom , you are in my thoughts and prayers! "
"Karen and Craig, I am so saddened by this news. I enjoyed working with Val at ABC. She brightened my day with her humor, smile and laughter. ? Jamie"
"Cory and Julie, I am thinking of you and your family. Sending up prayers to give family and friends strength and healing at this difficult time. P"
"Josh so sorry for the loss of your Mom. Val was a sweet lady. I will always remember her kindness and happy smile. Sandy Stock"