Obituaries

Scott F. Lecher

Scott F. Lecher

Aug 27, 2023

Scott F. Lecher, age 68, passed away on August 27, 2023, with his beloved family by his side after a 3-year battle with lung cancer. Scott was the second born of the four children of Donald and Catherine (Hennessey) Lecher from Saint Paul.

The loves in his life were numerous. Most notably his children Jason Lecher (Tara Kreidermacher), Justin Lecher...

Andrew Lawrence Stickney

Andrew Lawrence Stickney

Aug 25, 2023

Andrew “Andy” Lawrence Stickney

Andy, age 64, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2023, from complications of a 30-year fight with early onset Parkinson’s disease. Survived by beloved wife and partner in life, Debra Stickney; son, Benjamin (Rachael) Stickney; siblings, Christopher (Kate), Steve, Barbara, Martin, James (Kathy), and David; and many nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by parents, Stephen...

Mark Allen Reiland

Mark Allen Reiland

Aug 23, 2023

Mark “Riggs, Marky” Reiland died unexpectedly on August 23rd. At the age of 58.

Mark is survived by his beloved wife, Karen; children Zachary and Abigal; siblings, Barry (Julie), Sue (Jeff) Grosslein, and mother Carol. He is preceded in death by his father, Harold.

Mark was born on October 28th 1964, in Roseville, MN, to parents Harold and Carol Reiland....

Gary R. Mathison

Gary R. Mathison

Aug 22, 2023

Gary R. Mathison, age 85, of St. Paul Park, passed away peacefully while surrounded by loving family on Tuesday, August 22, 2023.

Gary was born July 19, 1938, in St. Paul, Minnesota. On August 6, 1966, he was united in marriage with his beloved wife, Elizabeth. Gary and Betty enjoyed taking Caribbean cruises together each year. He retired from...

Edward John Fleege

Edward John Fleege

Aug 21, 2023

Edward John Fleege, 88, passed away after a five year battle with a blood condition in his home surrounded by his family on August 21, 2023.  Edward was born to Frank and Catherine Fleege on April 1, 1935.  He graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1957 with a B.S. in Civil Engineering, and received his Master’s of Science in Civil Engineering specializing in soils and highways from the University of Minnesota in 1958.   

Ed’s professional career was with...

Verlyn Lindemann

Verlyn Lindemann

Aug 19, 2023

Verlyn S. Lindemann, age 88, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 19, 2023.

Verlyn was born in Cumberland, Wisconsin on July 12, 1935, to William and Luella Lindemann. Shortly after graduating from New Richmond High School, he spent a year as a tank operator in the Army National Guard before enlisting in the United Stated Navy...

Ruth Ellen Tibbs

Ruth Ellen Tibbs

Aug 17, 2023

Ruth E. Tibbs, age 78 of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly with her family by her side on Thursday, August 17, 2023.

Ruth Ellen Tibbs, the daughter of Henry and Martha (Ambron) Sauerbrey, was born September 17, 1944, in Dairyland, WI.

Ruth graduated from Webster High School in 1963 and married Clayton E. Tibbs on January 8, 1966. They had...

Eileen Janelle Ksiazek

Eileen Janelle Ksiazek

Aug 16, 2023

Eileen J. Ksiazek, age 72 of Newport, passed away peacefully, with her family by her side on Wednesday, August 16, 2023.

She is survived by husband, James; children, Jodie (Kyle) Stensrud, James (Amy), and Sheila (Frank) Wirtz; grandchildren, Paige, Nicole, Ethan, Emma, Alex, James, and Ella; brother, Donald; and many loving nieces, nephews, and friends.

Eileen was preceded in death...

Lanell Renee Swymeler

Lanell Renee Swymeler

Aug 16, 2023

Lanell Renee Swymeler, age 81 of Woodbury, Minnesota, formerly of Seattle, Washington passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. Services will be held in Seattle, Washington.

Myrna Lou Taylor

Myrna Lou Taylor

Aug 15, 2023

Myrna Lou Taylor passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, August 15, 2023.

She is survived by her daughters, Lori (Craig) Freund of Cottage Grove and Lisa (Dan) Brookshaw of Ellsworth, WI; nine grandchildren, Mandy (Jay), Andrew, Nicole, Ashley (Jacob), Luke (Amanda), Blake, Michael, Jordan (Brendan), and Taylor; nine great grandchildren, Jason (Cierra), Faith, Mariah, Jayda, Pierce, Mace, Waylon,...

Barbara Ann Jankovich

Barbara Ann Jankovich

Aug 11, 2023

Barb was born August 6th, 1942 to Raymond and June Harris. She had 3 sisters, twins- Carol and Carolyn who died soon after birth, Beverly (Michael) Johnson, and two brothers Raymond (Patty) Harris and Charles Harris.

Her senior year of high school, Barb met “Ralphie” and they built a beautiful life together over the next 61 years. Barb liked to...

Norman Dale Ligtenberg

Norman Dale Ligtenberg

Aug 7, 2023

Norman Dale Ligtenberg, age 74, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 7, 2023.

Norman was born on May 28, 1949 in Parkston, South Dakota and grew up on a farm near Corsica, South Dakota and graduated high school there. Received a Chemical Engineering degree from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in 1971. Retired from...

Jo Ann Moore

Jo Ann Moore

Aug 5, 2023

Marilyn Joan (Jo Ann) Moore; maiden name Schneider, died peacefully at Saint Benedict’s on August 5th, 2023 in Monticello, Minnesota, at the age of 90.

Jo Ann is survived by her children, Gwendolyn (Peter) Newell and Douglas (Cindy) Moore. Grandchildren, Jessica (Jesse) and Vincent. Two great grandchildren, Easton and Emmitt. She is preceded in death by her husband, Clarence (Bud)...

Maren Louise Heil

Maren Louise Heil

Aug 4, 2023

Maren Louise Heil entered into eternal rest on Friday, August 4, 2023.

Maren is survived by her husband, Bruce; sons, Jonathan and James (Nichole); 4 granddaughters and 1 grandson; brother, Armand; sister, Vereen; and several loving uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents and parents-in-law.

Maren Louise Peterson was born on January 1,...

Mary Elaine Marsolek

Mary Elaine Marsolek

Aug 3, 2023

Mary Marsolek, age 78, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 3, 2023.

Mary will always be remembered as a woman of deep faith; she knew her Bible well and enjoyed attending church at King of Kings in Woodbury. She will be greatly missed by her children and grandchildren, who were the best part of Mary’s life.

Mary...

Adam Lee Erickson

Adam Lee Erickson

Aug 3, 2023

Adam Lee Erickson

June 9, 1985 – August 3, 2023

At 38 years young, our beautiful boy, Adam, lost his battle with mental illness and joined his beloved Grandparents in heaven.  Adam was a magical person who fought through life at every turn and helped so many others along his way.

Adam graduated from Park Sr. High School in 2003,...

Gladys M. Gilbertson

Gladys M. Gilbertson

Aug 3, 2023

Gladys M. Gilbertson of Clarksville, was born on October 3, 1925 in Red Wing, Minnesota to Gudmund and Patronella Johnson.  She passed away on August 3, 2023, in Clarksville, Arkansas, at the age of 97.  She was of the Pentecostal faith.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Virgil Gilbertson; her son, Larry Alan Gilbertson; her sisters,...

Barbara J. Seefeldt (nee Meador)

Barbara J. Seefeldt (nee Meador)

Aug 2, 2023

Barbara J. Seefeldt (nee Meador), age 86, of St. Paul Park, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 2, 2023.

Barbara J. Meador was born on November 5, 1936 to Richard (Glenn) and Helen Meador who were residents of Inver Grove Heights Minnesota. Barbara lived in Inver Grove Heights as a child and then moved with her parents to St. Paul...

Robert Barton

Robert Barton

Aug 2, 2023

Robert "Bob" Barton, age 86 of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on August 2, 2023

Visitation will be 4-7 pm, Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street S., Cottage Grove. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 am, Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at The Church of St. Rita, 8694 - 80th Street S., Cottage Grove with...

Margaret Bestul

Margaret Bestul

Jul 30, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Margaret Bestul of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, who passed away on July 30th, 2023, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Margaret Bestul to pay them a last tribute.

She was preceded in death...

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