Obituaries
John David Lund
May 9, 2023
John David Lund, 61, passed away on May 9, 2023, in Cottage Grove, MN. He was born on June 20, 1961, in St. Paul, MN, to Joyce and John Lund.John was a loving father and grandfather, known for his kind heart and energetic spirit. He cherished his family and friends and lived his life for Jesus.John is survived by...
Cheryl Ann Karnitz
May 9, 2023
Cheryl Ann Karnitz, 70, of St. Paul, formerly of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 after a long battle with MS.
In 1971, Cheryl graduated from Park High School in Cottage Grove. She was an accountant for the paper industry and spent her career in the same building, working for Boise Cascade Paper, Williamette, Weyerhauser, and...
Gloria Miller
May 8, 2023
Gloria J. Miller, age 86, of Grey Cloud Island and St. Paul Park, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, May 8, 2023. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend. She will be missed dearly by all who knew her.
Gloria worked in the Cottage Grove school system as a school cook and bus driver for...
Gayle Rae Moulton
May 7, 2023
Gayle Rae Moulton, age 75 of Prescott, WI passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 7, 2023.
Gayle was born January 30,1948 in McIntosh South Dakota to Velma Calhoun and Ellis (Ted) Moulton.
Gayle worked as a Quality Control Inspector at Intek Plastics Inc, in Hastings MN for 35 years, where she met her significate other Mark Redding. Gayle always kept...
Robert P. Solberg
May 6, 2023
Robert P. Solberg, 83, of Cottage Grove, died peacefully on Saturday, May 6, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Roma; parents, C.O. and Emily Solberg; sister, Corrine Flascher; nephew, Derek Solberg; in-laws, Olaf and Gladys Hovda; and brother-in-law, Clayton Hovda.
Bob will be deeply missed by his beloved 4-legged princess, Yenta; his children, Maria (Andy Almeida) Feldman,...
Kristianna L. Bain
May 5, 2023
Kristianna L. Bain, 66, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 5, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Marah.
Kristianna will be missed by her siblings, Jim (Kim) Bain and Sarah (James Carigan) Roy; nephews, Trevor (Amanda), Caleb, River (Morgan), and Loggan (Katelyn); great nieces and nephews, Jebb, Finley, Sally, and Ellorie; and...
Gary F. Officer
May 4, 2023
Gary F. Officer, 77, of Cottage Grove, passed away after a battle with Alzheimer’s.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Forrest and Lucille; stepmother, Elise; and sister, Sandy.
Gary will be missed by his loving wife of 52 years, Kathy; children, Brian (Jill) Officer and Kelly (Dean) Kubicek; grandchildren, Brady and Nathan Officer and Eliza and Liam Kubicek;...
Jeff Michael Kortus
May 2, 2023
Jeffery “Spike” Michael Kortus, age 65, passed away on May 2, 2023. He is preceded in death by his mother, Darlene and father, Gerald. Jeffery was born on September 14, 1957, in St Paul, MN. Spike is survived by his siblings, Joe, Tim (Kris), Joy (John), Jerome (Becky), John (Dolores), Jerry (Diane), Jim (Judy), Carol (Steve), Mike (Lori Jo), and...
Angela Suzanne Hallaway
Apr 30, 2023
Angela S. Hallaway, age 50, of Woodbury, went home to the Lord on Sunday, April 30, 2023, while surrounded by her loving family.
Survived by devoted husband of 23 years, Chad; children, Kayla, Alex, and Emma; parents, Roger and Donna Bernstrom; and other close family and friends.
Angie worked 31 years in the hospitality industry and made countless...
Richard Vaidich
Apr 29, 2023
Richard David Vaidich, age 86, of St. Paul Park, passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, at Sunrise Assisted Living in Roseville, on Saturday, April 29, 2023.
He is survived by his son, David (Angela); and grandchildren, Josette, Nicolas (Brittany), Gwen (Connor), and Levi.
Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Cathy; parents, Steven and Virginia; and...
Carol Virginia Penning
Apr 27, 2023
Carol Virginia Penning, age 93, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, April 27, 2023.
Carol was a secretary for School District 833 and retired in 1993. She was an active member of the Community United Church of Christ and South Washington County Senior Center.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William H. in...
Geraldine "Geri" Morse
Apr 27, 2023
Geraldine “Geri” Morse, age 74, of St. Paul Park, MN, passed away April 27, 2023, at her home. Geri was born to parents Walter and Ethel (Fisher) Halla in Owatonna, MN. She attended school in Owatonna. In 1968 she married Steve Morse in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Owatonna. They lived in Albert Lea at the beginning of their marriage...
Linus Schmitz
Apr 24, 2023
Linus Joseph Schmitz, age 75, of Cottage Grove, was born in 1947 in Regal, MN to Anton and Anna Schmitz.
Linus graduated from Paynesville High School. He broke the record for the 440-yard run at 54.5 seconds in 1963 which remained unbroken for many years. He joined the Army reserves with an honorable discharge. Linus worked many years in the...
Donna Jean Spychalla
Apr 23, 2023
Donna Jean Spychalla, age 83, of Hastings, passed away on Sunday April 23, 2023. Preceded in death by her daughter, Amy Spychalla; parents, Raymond and Gertrude Edwards; and brother, Gerald Edwards. Survived by husband, Leo of 65 years; children, Leo (Jean), Laura Kocak (Paul), and Alan (Wendy); nine grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; and brother, Richard Edwards. Memorial Gathering...
Thomas Peter Gardner
Apr 13, 2023
Thomas “Tom” P. Gardner, age 78, of Saint Paul Park, passed away unexpectedly, from a sudden illness on Thursday, April 13, 2023.
Tom will always be remembered as a fisherman and photographer. He enjoyed odd jobs and staying busy. Tom worked for the US Postal Service for 35 years.
Tom is survived by his wife, Vicki; children, Elizabeth "Betsy" (James...
Mildred Bertha Schmit
Apr 12, 2023
Mildred “Millie” Bertha Schmit, age 93, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, April 12, 2023.
Millie was a loving mother and grandmother, devout Catholic, and talented Pianist and Bell Choir Member. She will be missed by many friends, especially her church friends.
Millie is survived by her children, Joe (Patty), Dan, Mary (Michael), and Ann; grandchildren, Joe,...
Donald "Don" Kulesa
Apr 12, 2023
Donald “Don” Kulesa, age 82, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 12, 2023.
Donald Duane Kulesa was born June 14, 1940, to parents Anthony and Anna (nee Gruby) in Waubay, South Dakota. He was the third of seven children. He was drafted and proudly served in the US Army. After returning from the service, Don moved...
Joanne Best-Gatlin
Apr 9, 2023
Joanne E. Best-Gatlin, age 50, of Cottage Grove, passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2023, after a three-year battle with Guillan-Barre.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Joanne; brother, Daniel; grandmother, Edith; and father-in-law James Corbin Sr.
Joanne is survived by her three sons, Danny (Kirsten) Gatlin, Dillon (Kelsey) Gatlin, and Dalton Gatlin; twin sister, Jonene...
Laurie M. Hampton
Apr 9, 2023
Laurie M. Hampton, age 83, of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 9, 2023.
Preceded in death by husband, Edward "Bud"; and sons, Daniel and Steven. Survived by children, Michael, Robert "Bob", and Kelly Jarosz; grandchildren, Nick (Jill), John (Megan) Nick, Corey, and Tyler; great-grandchildren, Gavin, Magnolia and Kamden Nick; sisters-in-law, Mary Kay Paul and Beverly...
Pieter Bierma
Apr 8, 2023
On April 7th at 5:00 AM, Pieter was rushed to the hospital with a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm. Emergency surgery was performed and two stents were placed in each leg up to the aneurysm. Despite the best efforts of his care team, his systems began shutting down and the decision was made to remove life support. He passed shortly after...
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