Obituaries

Mar 25, 2022

Elizabeth Bell Grey Cloud Island

Elizabeth Bell (née Bette Kohlmeyer Jung), a beloved wife, mother, Nonnie, and treasured friend, died on March 25, 2022, of pulmonary complications from cancer.

A graduate of Rochester High School and Minnesota School of Business, Elizabeth spent her professional career in property management and most recently served 2 terms as...

Mar 21, 2022

Randy J. Hickman, age 69, passed on Monday, March 21, 2022 at the VA Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN.

Preceded in death by parents, Robert and Ida; sister, Pam. Survived by children, Kris (Donna) Hickman, Cari (Brian) Duncan, and Leslie (Ray) Velazquez; grandchildren, Makayla & Beau Hickman, Jayden, Samuel & Charles Duncan, Aydrese Hickman, Elena & Jonathan Velazquez;...

Mar 17, 2022

Lucille Severson (nee Hagen) passed away peacefully March 17, 2022, going home to the Lord and her beloved husband, Raymond. Lucille was born at home to Lawrence and Bella Hagen in Fertile, Minnesota, on October 11, 1923. She was raised in Fertile, graduating from Fertile High. She attended Business School in the Twin Cities and subsequently worked at Lysdale...

Mar 17, 2022

Roxane Kay Holmes, age 60 of St. Paul, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children.

Roxane will always be remembered as a hardworking and dedicated woman. She loved her “bullies” Jackson and Nolla.

Roxane is survived by her children, Shar Karp, Katrina (Jesse) Sperry, Temeeka Steward, D’Mar (Kadie), and Rikki (Brian) Bowman; grandchildren, Kobe, Kaylee,...

Mar 14, 2022

Elizabeth “Bette” Weber, age 90 of Cottage Grove, passed away March 14, 2022.

Private services are planned.

Bette was born May 5, 1931, in Canby, Minnesota, to Martin and Emma Krug.  She met Raymond at a Valentine’s Day dance and they were united in marriage in 1953.  They lived in Austin, Minnesota, for the first few...

Mar 13, 2022

Henrietta “Lou” Lorraine Bourasa was born January 26, 1939 in St. Paul, Minnesota to parents, Henry and Ruth Luken.  She was the second child. She grew up in West St. Paul and attended St. Joseph’s Catholic School. She stayed in West St. Paul until she married James Bourasa and they made their home in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. Together they raised their...

Mar 12, 2022

Wilbur “Bill” Husaby, age 80, of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 12, 2022.

Wilbur was born September 23, 1941, to Carl and Marie (nee Fox) Husaby. Wilbur attended Randolph High School and graduated in 1959. He was drafted into the US Army and served for two years. He was united in marriage to Sandra...

Mar 11, 2022

Gordon R. Witzel, age 97 of Newport was received into the arms of his heavenly Father on March 11, 2022.

A celebration of Gordon’s life will be 11 am, Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Newport Lutheran Church, 900 – 15th Street, Newport, with visitation one hour prior.  Interment Cottage Grove Cemetery.  Memorials may be directed to the...

Mar 10, 2022

Carole J. Biscoe age 83 of Cottage Grove passed away Thursday, March 10, 2022.

A funeral service will be 11 am, Friday, March 18, 2022 at the Cottage Grove United Church of Christ, 7008 Lamar Avenue South, Cottage Grove with visitation starting at 9 am until the service.  Interment Cottage Grove Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorials...

Mar 9, 2022

James “Jimmer” S. Conley, age 67, of South Saint Paul, Minnesota passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 9, 2022.

Preceded in death by mother, Marion and father, Sherman; parents, Sonny and Grace Gatz; and brothers, Robert and David. Survived by loving wife of 44 years, Helen; sons, Jason and BJ; sisters, Mary (Dan) Jorgensen, Patty Conley, and...

Mar 7, 2022

Marv Birkeland, age 84 of Cottage Grove, passed away surrounded by family on Monday, March 7, 2022.

Marv retired from the Refinery in 1999. He spent his later years travelling, camping, and hiking. He even enjoyed golf and bowling. Above all else, Marv was a family man; he treasured every precious moment with his family.

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Mar 1, 2022

Joy Celene Simonds (nee Rovie) was born on April 5, 1952 and passed peacefully at the age of 69 on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, while surrounded by her loving family.

Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dennis; parents, Sally and Ken; brother, Mark; and her close friends, Pennie and Mark Ramsay. Survived by son, Adam and...

Feb 24, 2022

Joann Loetz, at 72 of Hastings, formerly of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully at home on February 24, 2022.

Private memorial services will be held.

Joann “Jo” Jeanette Loetz was born April 6, 1949 in Forest Lake, Minnesota to Irving and Clara Hawkins. She spent most of her early years in St. Paul before moving to...

Feb 23, 2022

Robert Radke, age 78 of Hastings, passed away February 23, 2022 at home.

Memorial service will be 11 am, Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Cottage Grove United Church of Christ, 7008 Lamar Avenue S., Cottage Grove with visitation one hour prior.  Private interment at Cottage Grove Cemetery will take place at a later date.

Robert...

Feb 22, 2022

Nancy Ann McGregor, age 84, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Tuesday, February 22, 2022.

Survived by loving husband of 65 years, Allan; children, Cheryl (Pat) Asay and Bruce (Karen); grandchildren, Erin, Michael, and Jacob; great-granddaughter, Pixel; and sister, Carol Ring.

Nancy was a talented porcelain painter and...

Feb 20, 2022

John Bruce Aga Jr., age 67 of Woodbury, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 20, 2022.

John is survived by his wife, Patty; sons, David (Sierra) and Chris; grandchildren, Jacob, Kayla, Sophia, and Skylar.

John spent 30 years as a Special Agent doing background investigations for federal government security clearances.  He met a wide range...