Obituaries
Terrence "Terry" Richard Bondeson
Apr 8, 2023
Terrence "Terry" Richard Bondeson, age 83 (82 if you asked him) of Woodbury, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 8, 2023. Terry is preceded in death by his son, Terrence Jr.; and parents, Hector and Helen. Terry is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mary Ann; his children, Steve, Gary, and Teresa; grandchildren, Terry (Andrea), Brad, Andy, Daryl, Stephanie,...
Stephen Arthur Swan
Apr 4, 2023
Stephen Arthur Swan, age 74, of Cottage Grove, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at his home.
Steve was born on October 13, 1948 in Duluth, MN to Lawrence and Joyce (Nordal) Swan. He graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1967 and was united in marriage to Roberta Wiesen on June 30, 1973. The couple lived in the...
Roberta "Bobbie" Josephine Fisher
Apr 3, 2023
Roberta “Bobbie” J. Fisher, age 77, of Oakdale and formerly of Newport, passed away with family by her side on Monday, April 3, 2023.
Bobbie was a former owner of Fisher Foods in Newport.
She is survived by son, Scott Fisher; daughter, Dawn (Dean) Sagstetter; grandchildren, Courtney (Eric) Holmstrom, Cara (John) Greavu, and Jack Fisher; great-grandchildren, Leighton and Easton Holmstrom;...
Natasha Tariro Gorerokufa
Mar 30, 2023
Natasha Tariro Gorerokufa, age 28, of Cottage Grove, MN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 30, 2023, while surrounded by loving family in the comfort of her home. Survived by father, Julius Gorerokufa and his wife Priscilla Ngwerume; mother, Fungai Mafara; siblings, Sipho Mafara, Kundai Gorerokufa, Paidamoyo Vera, and Anesu Gorerokufa; and other close family and friends.
Natasha was...
Karen J. Thistle
Mar 29, 2023
Karen J. Thistle, age 80, of Hastings, formerly of Cottage Grove, MN passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. Preceded in death by her parents, Hugo and Vera Rohner, uncle Anton Rohner and many other relatives and friends.
Karen was born April 10, 1942 and grew up in Olivia MN graduating from Olivia High School in 1960. She then...
Sharon Marie Elling
Mar 28, 2023
Sharon Marie Elling passed away unexpectedly at home, at the age of 64 on 03/28/2023.
She was preceded in death by parents John & Jean Krysinski.
Survived by her husband of 27 years Ernie; sister, Bonnie (Mark); children, April (Jayme), Jon (Jamie), Jessica (Kent), Dusty (Vicki), Karl (Jessica); grandchildren, Lance (Megan), Brittney (Charlie), Reese, Cameron, Autumn, Zoe, Mason, Alyx, Chloe,...
Jeffrey "Jeff" Jerry
Mar 28, 2023
Jeffrey "Jeff" Jerry, age 59, of Cottage Grove, died peacefully while surrounded by his loved ones on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 in the comfort of his home.
Preceded in death by father, Dennis; grandparents; and father-in-law, Earl Goracke. Survived by loving wife of 39 years, Lori (nee Goracke); children, Nick and Amanda (Jeremy Reischel); grandchildren, Tabitha and Corbin; mother,...
Bruce Jeffery Bakken, Jr.
Mar 27, 2023
Bruce Jeffery Bakken, Jr. 45, of Ellsworth, WI, formerly of Cottage Grove, passed away Monday, March 27, 2023 while on vacation in Colorado.
He was preceded in death by his father, Bruce, Sr.; paternal grandparents, Bruce and Dorothy; maternal grandparents, Clarence and Irma; and uncle, Gary.
Bruce will be deeply missed by his wife, Amber Bakken; children, Sonny (Madie) Constable,...
William P. Search
Mar 24, 2023
Passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on March 24, 2023. Preceded in death by his devoted wife of 55 years. Survived by his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He will forever be in our hearts. Private service to be held at a later date.
Gordon F. Scaramuzzo
Mar 21, 2023
Gordon F. "Weets" Scaramuzzo, age 98, of West St. Paul, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023 with beloved sons, Bill and Mike by his side.
Preceded in death by wife, Alice; daughter, Marc Ann; and daughter-in-law, Joyce. Gordon will be greatly missed by sons, Bill (Gail) and Mike; grandchildren, Tina (Mark) and Joe (Ryan); great-grandchildren, Vincenzo and Lucia; as...
Jerry (Delos) Bednarek
Mar 17, 2023
Jerry (Delos) Bednarek, age 86, of Woodbury, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023, with his family by his side.
Jerry is survived by his daughters, Mary (Rod) Johnson, Kathy (Mike) Lipinski, and Karen (Steve) Kittay; his life partner of 10 years, Leila Allison; 7 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; and siblings, Warren (Peggy) Heilgeist, and Roy (Marge) Bednarek.
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Cynthia Denise Freeman
Mar 16, 2023
We are terribly saddened to announce the unexpected passing of Cynthia Freeman at the age of 68. She passed away from natural causes on March 16th at her family’s home in Cottage Grove.
Cynthia Denise Freeman, née Fischer was born on October 3rd, 1954 in Cape Girardeau, MO to parents Robert and Coralynn Fischer. She was passionate and creative, and...
Irene "Rene" Horstman
Mar 16, 2023
Irene L. Horstman, age 78, of St. Paul Park, Minnesota, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, March 16, 2023. Her visitation will be 11 AM with Memorial Service beginning at 1 PM, Sunday, March 26, 2023 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th St. S., Cottage Grove, Minnesota 55016. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. ...
Robert H. Zietlow Jr.
Mar 15, 2023
Bob Zietlow, age 74, of Cottage Grove, passed away at his home of Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
Bob is survived by his wife, Ruth; children, Rob (Rosie), and Lisa (Cody); grandchildren, Reid, Riley, Roland, Wyatt, and Bennett; brother, Terry (Julie); and many loving cousins, nieces, and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Barbara.
A funeral...
Shirley Marie Kreiner
Mar 15, 2023
Shirley Marie Kreiner, age 67, of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
Shirley is survived by her loving husband, George; sons, Mark and Daniel; grandchildren, Chase, Brooke, Noah, and Lucas; and siblings, Peggy (Jim), Rich (Patty), Bill, and Patrick.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Rosemary; and brothers, Jim and John.
A...
Everette "Ev" Wright
Mar 13, 2023
Everette “Ev” Wright, 74, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Monday, March 13, 2023.
Ev was born on August 28, 1948, becoming the seventh and youngest child of Ervin and Evelyn Wright in rural St. James, Minnesota. He was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church in St. James. Ev attended St. James High School...
Homer D. Miles
Mar 10, 2023
Homer D. Miles, 92, of Cottage Grove, passed away in his home on Friday, March 10, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Delores, and brothers, Frank, Dale, Floyd, Donald, Dorthy, and George.
Homer will be missed by his children, Mary Jo Miles and Frank (Mary) Miles; grandchildren, Luke (Cecivon Arreola-Garcia) Miles, Thomas Miles, Samuel (Mackenzie) Miles, and...
Elmo Martin
Mar 6, 2023
Elmo Martin, age 86, of Cottage Grove, passed away at the Woodbury Senior Care Center on Monday, March 6, 2023.
Elmo was born on August 23, 1936 in Easton, MN to Francis and Nellie (Pettit) Martin. Elmo left school at the age of 16 to work for his dad. At the age of 18, he joined the Army serving during...
Keith Porter
Mar 3, 2023
Keith Alden Porter, age 72 of Cottage Grove, died on Friday, March 3, 2023, at Regions Hospital after complications from a brain aneurysm.
Keith was born on December 5, 1950, in Crookston, MN. He attended elementary, middle and high school in School District #595 in East Grand Forks, MN. He received his Bachelor of Architecture from North Dakota State...
Brian Henning
Mar 3, 2023
Brian Henning died unexpectedly on March 3, 2023 in Woodbury, MN at the age of 48.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Carol. Brian will be deeply missed by his beloved wife, Melissa; father, Steven and step-mother, Joyce; sister, Amy (Nathan) Fritz; and many other dear family and friends.
Brian was born on June 20,1974, in Cambridge, Nebraska...
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