Obituaries
William "Bill" Dreher
Mar 1, 2023
William “Bill” Dreher, age 76, of Jacksonville, FL, formerly of Cottage Grove, MN, passed away to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 1, 2023.
Preceded in death by first wife, Mary Ann; parents, Donald and Mildred; and brothers, Richard, Jim, and Donny. Survived by wife, Roxie; son, Jeff (Tiffany); grandchildren, Alex and Elizabeth; siblings, Fran, Bob, David, Dee,...
David Ellis Willmarth
Feb 26, 2023
David Ellis Willmarth, age 85, died Feb. 26, 2023, in Cottage Grove, MN. A man of few words and deep kindness, Dave was beloved by his family and many friends.
He is survived by Sandy, his wife of 57 years; sons, Chad (Janet), Quinn (Cindy), and Todd (Holly); his grandchildren; and siblings, Robert, of Rochester, MN, Rita Kane, of...
Dean Earl Cook
Feb 23, 2023
Dean Earl Cook was born in November 1946 in Lake City, Minnesota, son of Donald Earl and Loretta Mae, and raised in Ellsworth, Wisconsin. He is the proud brother to sisters Mary, Dona, Lana, Terry, and brother Gale. He earned his GED and completed required college credits while employed.
Dean met his would-be future wife, Carol, in 1970 on a...
Scott Allen Schreiner
Feb 21, 2023
Scott Allen Schreiner
Age 59, of Cottage Grove
Passed away peacefully on February 21, 2023 from pancreatic cancer.
Preceded in death by father, Norman. Survived by mother, Helen; brothers, Kevin, Darrin, and Jaimy (Shellie); nieces and nephews; and other family and friends.
Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM with visitation beginning at 10 AM, Tuesday, March 14, 2023...
Gerald William Kamp, Jr.
Feb 21, 2023
Gerald "Jerry" William Kamp, Jr., 77, of West Saint Paul, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, February 21, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Gerald Sr. and Myra, and brother-in-law, Jerry Rose.
Jerry will be missed by his sister, Sharon Rose; three nephews; one niece; and great nieces and nephews.
Graveside service will be Friday, March 3...
Darryl Bunton
Feb 18, 2023
Darryl D. Bunton, age 87, of Cottage Grove, MN, our beloved father, grandpa, great grandpa and friend, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, February 18, 2023.
Darryl proudly served his country as a 20-year member of the US Army as well as the Army National Guard. He was also avid supporter of his beloved Minnesota Twins! He never...
Judith Kampmeyer
Feb 18, 2023
DUE TO WEATHER FORECAST, PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE FOR JUDY'S FUNERAL AND GATHERING.
Judith Kampmeyer, age 80, of Woodbury, passed away on February 18, 2023, from complications of Alzheimer's disease. Judy was a founding member, with her husband, at Rose of Sharon Lutheran church where she was a faithful servant to the church, active in the women's guild. She...
George Brier
Feb 15, 2023
George Brier, age 79, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, February 15, 2023.
George was very proud of being a volunteer fireman and EMT. He loved the outdoors, was a jack of all trades, and always there to offer help. He was loved by many and will be missed very much.
George is survived by...
Robert Zappa
Feb 14, 2023
Robert Amy Zappa died Tuesday, February 14, 2023, in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Bob was born July 1, 1944, in Cumberland, Wisconsin to Anna and Amedeo (Amy) Zappa.
Bob was raised in and near Cumberland. He attended the rural, Section 10 school and Cumberland Schools, graduating in 1963. He wrestled and played football while there. He served in the Army. He...
Richard Leon "Lee" Thomas
Feb 13, 2023
Celebration of Life
Richard Leon "Lee "Thomas
July 20, 1981 - February 13, 2023
We invite you to join us in Celebrating the Life of a Loving Father, Husband, Son, Brother, Uncle & Friend.
Saturday, May 6, 2023 from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm at the North Saint Paul American Legion; 2678 - 7th Avenue E., North Saint Paul,...
Lorraine Mischke
Feb 13, 2023
Lorraine (Vander Heyden) Mischke died peacefully on February 13, 2023, after a long battle with Lewy body dementia/Parkinson's, in the presence of her loving family, surrounded by prayer.
Lorraine was born March 29, 1940 in Onamia, MN to the late John and Katherine (Kertzman) Vander Heyden. She grew up on the farm and attended grade school Cove in Milaca County...
Eleanore Bollin
Feb 12, 2023
Eleanore Lorraine Draxten Bollin was born on February 8, 1928, a magical date 2/8/28, in Atwater, MN. Her parents were Palmer and Frieda (Lindgren) Draxten. She lived her early years on the banks of Long Lake, south of Grove City and on her grandparent's farm just north of Cosmos. She graduated from Litchfield High School in 1946. In 1947, she...
Julia Ann Bild
Feb 12, 2023
Julia Ann Bild (nee Pavek), age 95, of Cottage Grove, formerly of Newport, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023.
Preceded in death by husband, Frank; son, Harry; granddaughters, Julie and Carie; stepdaughter, Helen; and seven siblings.
Survived by son, David (Jackie); stepson, Frank Jr. (Darlene); grandchildren, Nikki, Danny (Jule), and Becky (Dustin) Speed; and six great grandchildren; and...
Leida Pommerening
Feb 12, 2023
Leida Pommerening, 88, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 12, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene; parents; son, Donovan; and an infant son.
Leida will be missed by her children, Vince (Mary) Pommerening, Todd Pommerening, and Connie (Bill Voje) Pommerening; grandchildren, Nicole (Adam) Lucking, Donovan (Ashley) Conaway, Samantha Pommerening, and Sydney Pommerening; great-grandchildren,...
John Dunaski
Feb 9, 2023
John "Bob" Dunaski, 93, of South St. Paul, died Thursday, February 9, 2023 at his home.
He was preceded in death by his son, Kenneth; wife, Margaret; brother, Jerome; and parents, Albert and Odelia.
Bob will be missed by son, Bill Dunaski; daughter-in-law, Judy Dunaski; and other family and friends.
Graveside service will be Tuesday, April 11 at 11:30 AM...
Joan Deshler
Feb 6, 2023
Joan F. "The Boss" Deshler, age 80 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 6, 2023.
Joan Frances Deshler was born September 23, 1942 to Shirley J. and Wallace F. Greely. She grew up in Robbinsdale, MN and moved to St. Paul Park where she met Frank. They were married on April 6, 1963. They lived in St....
Susan Seaton
Feb 2, 2023
Susan Seaton, age 76, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on Feb 2, 2023.
Survived by husband, Leroy; children, Tony (Matt), Traci (Doug), and Troy (Peggy); four grandchildren; one great grandson; and other loving family and friends.
Celebration of Life 1 PM with visitation beginning at 11 AM, Friday, Feb 17, 2023...
Beverly Raun
Feb 2, 2023
Beverly "Bev" Ann Raun, age 69 of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly and surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, February 2, 2023.
Bev was born on January 22, 1954 in Warren, Ohio to Leslie and Lavonne (nee Lloyd) Menk. She graduated from Bloomington Lincoln High School in 1972. Bev married Kevin Raun on July 14th, 1973 and would be...
Jerome W. Welch
Jan 30, 2023
Jerome William Welch, age 61, of Woodbury, MN, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023.
Preceded in death by parents, John and Nancy; and sister Mary. Survived by siblings, John, Jim, Esther, Joe, Cathy, and Pat; many nieces and nephews; and great nieces and nephews.
A special thank you to all staff from ACR Homes on Preserve Trail in Woodbury for your...
Barbara Pilot
Jan 27, 2023
Barbara Ann Pilot, 63, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 27, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas, and her parents, Sigurd and Janet.
Barbara will be missed by her children, Michael (Jenna) Pilot, Kristina (Samuel) Banitt, and Matthew Pilot; grandchildren, Logan, Hudson, Austin, Rylan, and Stella; brothers, Lawrence and David; many nieces; nephews;...
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