Obituaries

Jul 29, 2022

Boua Chor Xiong is a loving father and a believer of serving his community.  He passed away on July 29, 2022.  Boua Chor is survived by his wife Soua Vang and 14 children of which are Billy, Vis Tshais, Doua, Chia Neng, King, Kee Thao, Song, Lee, Pa houa, Pa Ngia, Pa Kou, Mao, Ka and Tong.

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Jul 27, 2022

John Mohr died peacefully on July 27, 2022, after battling Alzheimer’s disease. John’s story began 81 years ago, the oldest child of Lillian and Dick Mohr. He lived in Garfield, Minnesota with his mother, father, and sister Mary, before moving to Minneapolis.

The 60’s and 70’s brought adventure and accomplishments for John. He briefly served in the...

Jul 25, 2022

James Howard Bristol, age 89, of Cottage Grove

James Howard Bristol was born February 14, 1933 in Sioux City, Iowa son of Howard and Florence (nee Guiney) Bristol. He was ushered peacefully into heaven July 25, 2022 surrounded by his wife and family.

His early years were tough since he lost his twin brother Dickie...

Jul 24, 2022

Sharon Hegstrom (née Anderson) died peacefully on July 24th, 2022 in Shoreview, Minnesota at the age of 70.

Sharon is survived by her sons, Theodore (Amanda) and William; grandsons, Logan and Theo; Siblings, Larry (Julie), John (Bonnie), Karl (Debbie), and Nancy (Jeff). She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Ardith.

Sharon was...

Jul 23, 2022

Colleen K. Smoot, a lifelong follower of Christ was called home on July 23, 2022.  She touched the lives of all of those she met in her 70 years on Earth.

Colleen was born on August 13th, 1951 to Emmet and Loraine (Chelberg) Rose.  She was the younger sister of Linda (Friedrich).  Colleen grew up in St....

Jul 20, 2022

Audrey Mae Schafer, age 90 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 20, 2022.

Audrey is survived by her husband of 71 years, James Sr. and her 3 children: James Jr (Patty), Raymond (Kimberly), and Julie (Robin). She is also survived by 9 grandchildren: Raymond (Beth), Nicole (Jason), Daniel (Holly), Kalli, Gracie, Charlie,...

Jul 19, 2022

Brittany Alyse Grassman, age 30, of Cottage Grove, MN, died unexpectedly on July 19, 2022 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN. She was born to David and Claudette (Whitney) Ventrella on June 18, 1992 in St. Paul, MN. She is a graduate of Park High School and then went to Mankato State. There she married Andrew Grassman on...

Jul 19, 2022

Laura Ann Schrankler, age 25 of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly due to complications following cardiac arrest on July 19, 2022.

A visitation will be held to celebrate her life on Monday, July 25, 2022 from 4:00 – 7:00 pm at The Church of St. Rita, 8694 – 80th Street S, Cottage Grove.  Mass of Christian Burial will...

Jul 9, 2022

Christopher “Chris” Long died peacefully on July 9, 2022 in St. Paul, MN at the age of 52.

Chris is survived by his parents Ron and Liz Long; children Hannah and Alison; sister, Laura (Long) Hegrenes; fiance, Nissa Schaefer. He is preceded in death by Grandparents.

Chris was born on February 4 in Des Moines,...

Jul 8, 2022

Donald E. Olsen, age 84 of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 8, 2022.

Don will always be remembered as a people person; he loved everyone he met. Don had the honor of being a 33rd Degree Mason and an active member of the Capital City Lodge and the Ancient Landmark Lodge for over 60...

Jul 8, 2022

Janet was born to Florence and Steve Hollish on June 18, 1936, in St. Paul, MN. She was the oldest of two children.

On April 19, 1958, she married Raymond Odegaard in St. Paul, MN. They had three children: Tom, Colleen, and John. They lived in Cottage Grove, MN and later moved to Brainerd, MN. Raymond Sadly...

Jul 8, 2022

Richard A. Lange (73) passed away on July 8, 2022.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Dolores and son Chad Schweiger

He is survived by his wife - Laura, brothers and sisters - Karen (Richard) Mencacci, Michael (Jan), Keith (Kathy), and Laurie (Larry) Winkler, sons - Matt and Chris and many grandchildren....

Jul 7, 2022

Karen Wigent (Turnblom) passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on July 7, 2022, at her home in Cottage Grove, Minnesota.

Karen was born in St. Paul, Minnesota and graduated from South St. Paul High School in 1970. She spent many years in Prescott, Wisconsin with her husband Bruce and then moved to Cottage Grove, Minnesota in early 2022....

Jul 5, 2022

Carol Ann Scott, age 81 of Cottage Grove, passed away July 5, 2022.

Carol is survived by her sons Rick (Carol), Alan (Judy); daughter-in-law Barb Kongsvik; grandchildren Hannah, Travis and Daniel; brother James (Jeanne) Gerlach as well as nieces and nephews.  She is preceded in death by her son Jeffrey and parents John and Susan Gerlach.

Jul 4, 2022

John "Jack" Flaherty, age 90, of Cottage Grove, went home to his maker, joining many beloved family and friends, on July 4, 2022.  John was born October 22, 1931, in Le Center, Minnesota, to William and Katherine Flaherty.  Growing up during the Depression, in a family of ten kids, times were often tough, and John always felt fortunate in his adult...

Jul 3, 2022

Ryan Michael Neal, age 44, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, formerly of St. Paul, Minnesota, passed tragically on Sunday, July 3, 2022.

Preceded in death by paternal and maternal grandparents; and cousins, Nick and John III. Survived by children, Erin (John) Stringfellow, Zachary Neal, and Caden Harrelson; parents, Michael and Marylin; and siblings, Jessica (Frederick) King, Aaron, Michelle,...

Jun 30, 2022

Frank G. House, loving husband, dad, and grandpa, passed away peacefully at his home in Cottage Grove on June 30, 2022, at the age of 92.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am, Thursday, July 7, 2022, with visitation one hour prior at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Avenue, St. Paul Park,...

Jun 28, 2022

Rosemary “Rose” Patricia Krebsbach, age 84 of Newport, passed away June 28, 2022.

Private services will be planned.

She is survived by her husband Les “Krebsie”; children Steve Krebsbach, Ricky (Linda) Krebsbach, Denise (Mark) Marrone, Michael (Kim) Flynn, Tom (Patti) Flynn, Shannon (Scott) Steffen and Kathy (Robert) TwoBears; 18 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.  She is...

Jun 27, 2022

Joanne C. (Bruehling) Markel

September 8, 1940-June 27, 2022

Joanne (Bruehling) Markel age 81 passed away peacefully at home. She was a loving wife, mother, grandma and friend.

Joanne was born in Jump River, WI. Her family moved to Minnesota when she was very young. She graduated from No. St Paul High School....

Jun 26, 2022

Lloyd R. Plaster (76) passed away on June 26, 2022, surrounded by his family after battling health issues. He is survived by his wife, Judy Blomgren, stepdaughter Nancy (Randy) Plung, stepson Tomas (Lori) Braucks, sons Scott (Janice) Plaster and Brian Plaster, two brothers, one sister, eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. His parents, three brothers and one sister preceded...