Obituaries

Judy McDonough

Oct 14, 2022

Judy passed peacefully at United Hospital with her family there to help support her after a short battle with Lymphoma.

Judy is preceded in death by her parents Peter and Dorothy McDonough, her sister Jean Doten and her nephew Chad Schlecht.

Judy started working at Waldorf paper mill in St. Paul, Minnesota 2 weeks after her 18th birthday. Her career...

Dorothy Graber

Oct 13, 2022

Dorothy Graber, age 91 of Woodbury, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2022 at the Woodbury Estates in Woodbury.

Private services are planned.

Remembering Our Mom

Dorothy Catherine Webb was born in Fremont, Nebraska on March 9, 1931. She was the daughter of Henry LeVan and Maude Holcomb Webb. She lived in Fremont with her 2 brothers...

Eric Daniel Files

Oct 11, 2022

Eric Daniel Files, age 50 of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly on October 11, 2022.

A celebration of his life will be held at 4 pm, Saturday, October 22, 2022, at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street S., Cottage Grove with visitation starting at 2 pm until the time of service.

Eric was born July 28, 1972, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to...

Concha Pickerign

Oct 11, 2022

Concha “Connie” Pickerign, 91, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, October 11, 2022.

Connie was a devoted wife, loving mother, proud grandmother, and great-grandmother. She grew up in El Paso, Texas and at age 18 moved to San Francisco and onto San Jose, California. Ultimately making her way to Minnesota...

Alex Brietkrietz

Oct 6, 2022

Alex Brietkrietz, of Cottage Grove, November 8, 1928-October 6, 2022, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Thursday, October 6, 2022.

He was a lifelong member of VFW Post 8752 in Cottage Grove.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Adolph and Mary; brothers, Henry, Victor, Edward, and Leo; sister, Marie; four brothers-in-law; and four sisters-in-law.

Alex...

William Schmitz

Oct 4, 2022

 

William "Bill" A. Schmitz, age 76 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 4, 2022.

Bill was born December 14, 1945 in Mankato, MN, the son of Dr. Anthony “Tony” and Maxine Schmitz. He graduated from Loyola High School in Mankato in 1963. He attended St. John’s University in Collegeville, MN touring with the Men’s Choir. He...

Alice McQuiston

Oct 3, 2022

Alice Lorraine McQuiston was born November 19, 1937, in Menomonie, Wisconsin to Wilma (Webert) and Henry Price.

Alice enjoyed sewing, crocheting, playing the piano, and vegetable canning. She will always be remembered for sharing her grandmother's fruit cake recipe with her loving family.

She is survived by children, Debra (Douglas) Videen, Sheila Feesl, Cindy Wegmann, and Kim Stringer; stepchildren, Linda...

Robert "Bob" Tschida

Oct 2, 2022

Robert "Bob" A. Tschida, age 72 of Cottage Grove, passed away while surrounded by his loving wife and children on Sunday, October 2, 2022.

Bob will always be remembered as the "go-to-guy", he would help anyone with anything (especially cars). Bob was an avid fisherman, loved camping, dogs, and most of all his grandsons. His yard and pumpkin garden were...

Dallas Larson

Sep 29, 2022

Dallas Roy Larson of Hastings died suddenly September 29, 2022. Dallas was born in San Diego CA on December 29, 1962 to Darrell and Virginia Larson. He is preceded in death by his father, Darrell.

Survived by his daughters Jacque (John) Nordahl and Amy (Eric) Larson and 5 grandchildren, Ellie, Brooklyn, Savannah, Pheobe and Wyatt. Also survived by his parents...

David DeBace

Sep 27, 2022

David Richard DeBace, born in St. Paul, and a longtime resident of Cottage Grove, MN, died peacefully at home.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years Betty; daughters, Michelle DeBace and Nicole (Daniel Rech) DeBace-Rech; son, Brian DeBace; sister-in-law, Jean Patten; brothers-in-law, Roger (Gail) Brian, David (Carmen) Brian, and Dale (Loretta) Brian; four siblings; many nieces and nephews;...

Trung Trang

Sep 25, 2022

Trung P. Trang, 92, of Shoreview, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Chi Thi Ly, and daughter, Anh Van Trang.

Trung is survived by his children, Qui Van Trang (Lisa Mai), Buu Van Trang, Ngoc Bui (Dan Gray), Kim Van Trang, Thanh Trang, and Minh Trang; grandchildren, Nam Trang Mai,...

Jacquelyn "Jackie" Oven

Sep 24, 2022

Jacquelyn "Jackie" Oven, age 56, of Woodbury, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 24, 2022.

Preceded in death by parents, Frank and Alda; brother-in-law, Kent Koehler.

Survived by loving soul mate of 21 years, Paul Koehler; daughter, Samantha Koehler; brother, William (Mary) Oven, sister, Connie (Douglas) Hall, brother, James (Tika) Oven; brother-in-law, John (Nancy) Koehler, sister-in-law, Beth...

Daniel Macaulay

Sep 24, 2022

Daniel Gerald Macaulay, 60, of Woodbury, passed away at home surrounded by family on Saturday, September 24, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Gerald Macaulay and Carol (Mike Huss) Macaulay; parents-in-law, Larry and Kathy Barnes; brother, Brian; and infant sister.

Dan will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 32 years, Christie; sons, Micah...

Ron Bonnevier

Sep 19, 2022

Ron Bonnevier, age 84, of Woodbury, originally of Chicago, died peacefully at home on Monday, September 19, 2022.

Preceded in death by parents, Theodore and Lucille; and best friend Jean Sauvé. Survived by loving wife of 57 years, Judy (nee Entwistle); daughters, Jody Bonnevier and Lori (Jim) Rigwald; grandchildren, Ben and Mark Ray, Cooper and Finley Rigwald;...

Brady Forney

Sep 17, 2022

Brady L. Forney, age 37 of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 17, 2022.

Brady is survived by his mother, Julie (Mark) Anderson; father, Mike (Stacy) Forney; siblings, Allison (Keith) Guy, Austin Forney, Dan (Kristin) Goodro, Corey Goodro, and Adam Reynolds; second mom, Janet Stutz; nieces and nephews, Jordan Goodro, Harper Goodro, and Reed Goodro;...

Patricia Samuelson

Sep 16, 2022

Patricia Samuelson, long-time resident of Cottage Grove, died peacefully on September 16, 2022, five days short of her 92 nd birthday. She was born on September 21, 1930, the only child to the late Howard and Mildred Myhre in Valley City, North Dakota. ...

Robert Linc

Sep 10, 2022

Linc, Robert "Bob", age 73, passsed away peacefully on Saturday, .September 10, 2022.

Survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Karen, and children, Julie (Mike) Conlin and Bob III (Vicky).

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 17 at 11 AM with visitation from 10-11 AM at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 7000...

Brandy Johnson

Sep 8, 2022

Brandy Joy Johnson, 48, of Saint Paul Park, passed away at home on Thursday, September 8, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her father, Mac, and father-in-law, Bradley.

Brandy will be deeply  missed by her loving husband of 29 years, David; sons, Jacob (Jennifer) Johnson, Tanner Johnson, and Andrew Johnson; adored grandsons, Robert “RJ”...

Ardella Prudenske

Sep 4, 2022

Ardella Mary Prudenske, age 92, of West St. Paul, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 4, 2022.

Preceded in death by husband, Ronald; and brother-in-law, Edward "Bud" Hampton. Survived by son, Mark; brother, Franklin Andress; sister-in-law, Laurie Hampton; special niece, Kelly Jarosz; and many other nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial 12 PM with...

Nancy Hill

Sep 1, 2022

Nancy Hill, age 86, of Cottage Grove, gained her wings to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 1, 2022 while surrounded by her loving family.

Preceded in death by her mother, Edna Eliason; and brother, Ed Mattson. Survived by loving husband of 69 years, Gerald "Jerry"; children, Jammie (Louie) Morelli, James (Karen), Julie (Dave) Swift, and...