Obituaries
Chad Chambless
Dec 8, 2023
Chad Chambless
Age 44, of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly after a tragic motorcycle accident on December 8, 2023.
Chad is survived by his parents, Mel and Linda Chambless; his two daughters, Julianna and Jocelynn Chambless; and sister, Cody Peterson (Derek).
A private Celebration of Life is to be held at a later date.
Mary Jane Thielen
Dec 7, 2023
Mary Jane Thielen (nee Pfeifer), age 89, of Saint Paul Park and formerly of Saint Paul, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2023, in Woodbury, Minnesota. Born on May 19, 1934, in North Saint Paul, Minnesota, Mary Jane was the embodiment of kindness, generosity, and an unwavering commitment to helping others. She married the love of her life, George Thielen...
Richard Atwood
Dec 7, 2023
Richard Atwood, age 88, of Cottage Grove and formally of East St. Paul, passed away on December 7th, 2023
He is preceded in death by his wife, Norma; daughter, Wendy Koskey; and sister Claudette Maerz (Eugene)
Richard is survived by his daughters, Linda Sarazin, Shari (Joe) Nagy, Rebecca DeBace, son-in-law John Koskey; brother, Robert Atwood (Ann); grandchildren, Keith (Daisy), Jennifer,...
Donald "Don" G. Geislinger
Dec 6, 2023
Donald "Don" G. Geislinger, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at the age of 85 in his residence at Norris Square on Wednesday December 6, 2023. He was born on December 22, 1937, in Watkins, Minnesota to Leo and Mildred Geislinger. He was the eldest of eight children.
Don began life growing up on the family farm in Watkins, MN...
Louis Curtis
Dec 5, 2023
Louis Richard Curtis, age 98, died peacefully on December 5, 2023.
Louis was born on August 30, 1925, in Minneapolis. He and his wife Marion raised their family in Coon Rapids, Minnesota. Louis proudly served in the US Navy for both WWII and the Korean conflict.
Louis is preceded in death by his wife Marion (Carroll) Curtis, his parents Waldo...
Judith "Judy" Edna Bishop
Dec 5, 2023
Judith “Judy” Bishop formerly of Saint Paul Park, MN passed away with family at her bedside on Tuesday December 5th, 2023, at the age of 84.
Preceded in death by her son Dave Bishop and parents Arthur & Katherine Trowbridge. Judy is survived by her husband of 60 years Dan Bishop, daughter, Bonnie DeKoster (John), grandson Evan Jorgenson, and...
Antoinette Alicia Knutson
Dec 2, 2023
Our beloved sister, aunt and friend Antoinette "Annie" Knutson, age 63 of St. Paul Park passed away December 2, 2023 in her home after a long battle fighting several health issues.
Annie was born to Orville and Marjorie (Frank) Knutson on December 9, 1959 in Hastings, Minnesota. She graduated from nursing school and became an LPN. Annie was very...
Barbara Ann Hugare
Nov 28, 2023
Barbara Hugare, of Cottage Grove, MN peacefully passed away on her 86th birthday with family and friends by her side on November 28, 2023.
Memorial Service will be 11:00 am on Friday, December 8, 2023 at Lighthouse Baptist Church - 9979 80th Street S., Cottage Grove, MN with a visitation beginning one hour prior to service at the church. Private...
Larry R. Strom
Nov 26, 2023
Larry R. Strom, age 76, of St. Paul, MN passed away on November 26, 2023 with his wife, Diana, by his side and supported by the love of friends and family.
Larry was born and raised in St. Paul, one of four boys in a home where delicious treats were baked on Saturdays, and the importance of doing good for others was always emphasized....
Lona E. Running
Nov 26, 2023
Lona E. Running, age 89, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 26, 2023 in the comfort of her home with her loved ones by her side.
Preceded in death by daughter, Dorothy “Dolly”; grandchildren, Lance, David, Jill, Josie, and Tiombe; parents, Arthur and Esther Swanson; and brothers, Norman Dornfeld and Kenneth Swanson.
Survived by devoted husband of...
Christopher Swanson
Nov 23, 2023
Christopher Michael Swanson, 40 of St. Paul, Minnesota passed away on November 23rd, 2023 after decades of struggling to find his peace. Chris was born to parents Dick and Kari Swanson on May 6, 1983 and lived his childhood in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. Chris was predeceased by his grandparents, Melvin and Arline Swanson, Marion Curtis, and uncle, Jay LaFin. ...
Claire Martyce Christopherson
Nov 17, 2023
Claire Christopherson, 97 of Stillwater, formerly of St. Paul Park, MN passed away on November 17, 2023 and is now in the presence of her Lord and Savior, whom she lived her life in service to.
Memorial service will be at 11 AM on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Hope Community Church 8300 Hyde Ave. S.; Cottage Grove, MN with visitation...
Doreen Zacharias
Nov 17, 2023
Doreen Zacharias, 91 of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully with her family by her side November 17, 2023.
Funeral Service will be held at 1 pm Tuesday, November 21, 2023 with visitation beginning at 12 pm at All Saints Lutheran Church 8100 Belden Blvd.; Cottage Grove, MN. Luncheon following service.
Doreen was born September 12, 1932 of the parents Cecil...
Gerald Franklin Kruse
Nov 15, 2023
Gerald "Jerry" Kruse, age 89 of St. Paul Park passed away peacefully November 15, 2023.
Jerry was born on September 6, 1934 to the parents Franklin and Kaleyon Kruse in St. Paul, MN.
Jerry is survived by sister Elizabeth "Betty" Denessen of Escanaba, MI; sister in law Kathy Clark; nieces Melissa (Scott Skiba) Clark and Jessica Clark; and other...
Frederic Moche
Nov 14, 2023
See French version of Frederic's obituary below.
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Frederic F. Moche of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday November 14, 2023, surrounded by his wife and children.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 am, Saturday, January 20, 2024 at The Church...
Scott and Sandi Johnson
Nov 13, 2023
Scott and Sandra "Sandi" Johnson, ages 51 and 55, of Spring Lake Park, MN died November 13, 2023 when tragically struck in a motor vehicle accident. As most everyone who reads this will know, Scott and Sandi were just great people. Loved by everyone who met them, and the kind of people who would to anything for anyone. All of us,...
Dianne Margaret Hannan
Nov 12, 2023
Dianne “Dena” Margaret Hannan (Gehrman), of Hastings, passed away on November 12, 2023.
Dianne was preceded in death by her husband, Frank, her brother, Don, and her parents, Charlie and Gert. She is survived by her sisters, Kay and Joyce; her children, Don (Charlene) Lindorfer, Jenny Lemmer (John Deuhs) and Colleen (Don) Rivers; and her grandchildren, Jared (Natalie), Ali, Nick,...
Todd Pommerening
Nov 11, 2023
Todd Pommerening, age 59,
Passed away on November 11, 2023. He was born on March 10, 1964, in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Todd was known for his easy-going nature, quick wit, and friendly personality. Todd grew up in Cottage Grove, Minnesota and he attended Woodbury High School where he graduated in 1982. In November of 1996, he welcomed his first daughter,...
Kathleen "Kathy" Bracher
Nov 10, 2023
Bracher, Kathleen “Kathy” (nee DeYoung)
Age 78 of White Bear Lake, formerly of Cottage Grove. Went to be with her Lord and Savior upon passing away peacefully on November 10, 2023, after a valiant battle with Alzheimer's. Preceded in death by parents Elmer and Doris DeYoung, niece Karen DeYoung, son-in-law Jason Clausen, brother David DeYoung, nephew Todd Bracher and brothers-in-law...
John "Jack" Sherer
Nov 9, 2023
John "Jack" Sherer
Age 74, of Cottage Grove,
Died peacefully in his sleep Thursday, November 9, 2023. Jack was born July 8, 1949 in St. Paul to Bing and Vi (Meier) Sherer. He grew up in St. Paul with his 6 siblings. In 1967 he graduated from St. Bernards High School. On May 16, 1970 he married Pati Schmidt. Together...
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