Obituaries

Oct 22, 2021

Brian Reed, age 55 of St. Paul, passed away October 22, 2021.

A memorial service will be 11 am Saturday, October 30, 2021 at Rose of Sharon Lutheran Church, 6875 Jamaica Ave. S, Cottage Grove with visitation one hour prior.  Interment will be at the Cottage Grove Cemetery.  In memory of Brian, the family asks that friends...

Oct 20, 2021

Maria Ann Anderson passed away peacefully on October 20, 2021.

Maria was a social butterfly, who loved to dance, bowl, go out to eat and go on picnics. She loved animals just as much as they loved her. Her hugs will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Maria is survived by her sisters,...

Oct 17, 2021

Joan Marie (nee Geary) Eineke, age 70, of Cottage Grove, passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021.

Preceded in death by parents, Ed and Kay Geary; and brother, Skip. Survived by husband, Bob; sons, Patrick (Caitlin) and Joe; sisters, Kathy and Lorraine (Kirk); father-in-law, John; brothers-in-law, Tom, John (Mari), and Greg; sisters-in-law, Jane (Phil) and Julie (Matt);...

Oct 15, 2021

Steven Jay Arntzen, age 66 of Inver Grove Heights, passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021.

Steven Loved his family and children dearly. He loved dancing (two-step) especially with his daughter. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing with his league buddies, son, brother Bob and nephew Eric. He was also proud of his "Glory Days" as...

Oct 14, 2021

Helen Goulet, age 86 of Cottage Grove passed away on October 14, 2021.

Helen was extremely talented, and her list of accomplishments would be a mile long. Her flower gardens were stunning, and they were a testament to the hundreds of hours she would spend weeding, raking, and seeding. If you couldn’t find Helen in one of...

Oct 11, 2021

Jerome H. "Jerry" Miller, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Oct. 11 2021 at the age of 83.

Preceded in death by his Brother James and Daughter Terri Jo.

Survived by his loving wife Carol; his loyal and loving dog Piper; daughters, Shari and Judi"John"; grandchildren, Brandon "Sami", Kristen, Miranda...

Oct 11, 2021

James C. Jansen, age 86, a lifelong resident of Cottage Grove died peacefully on October 11, 2021.

James was born June 30, 1935 in St. Paul to Bernard and Agnes Jansen.  He grew up on the family farm and graduated from high school in 1953.  His lifelong passion was working the land and caring for his animals...

Oct 10, 2021

Janet “Jan” Langness, age 69, of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 10, 2021.

Preceded in death by parents, Dennis and Florence Langness; brothers, Don, Stan, Bruce, Larry, and Byron. Survived by siblings, Gloria Asmus, Wayne (Sue), Jerry (Judy), Dale, Diane (Dennis) White, Wanda Kern, Rosie Asmus, Myron, and Randy (Colleen); many nieces, nephews, and...

Oct 8, 2021

Margie “Marge” Marie, age 77 of St. Paul Park, passed away October 8, 2021.

Margie was born in Durand, Wisconsin, to Rueben and Hazel (Johnson) Walker on January 19, 1944.  Marge lived larger than life, and enjoyed helping everyone around her do the same.  She thrived on helping others, always putting their needs before her own.  Marge...

Oct 7, 2021

Sherry Jo (Elg) Keen, age 67 of Newport and Cottage Grove, passed away October 7, 2021 from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.

Memorial service will be 11 am, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021 at Newport United Methodist, 1596 11th Ave., Newport, MN with visitation starting at 9 am.

Sherry was born March 1, 1954...

Oct 4, 2021

Patricia May Kennedy, age 88 of St. Paul Park, passed away on October 4, 2021.

She was born in St. Paul on July 20, 1933 and lived most of her life in St. Paul Park.  Patricia was a loving and kind person and dedicated in her faith and devotion to St. Andrews Lutheran Church.  She enjoyed reading...

Oct 3, 2021

Benjamin Thomas Rossow

Age 23, of Bloomington, formerly of Cottage Grove

Born October 12, 1997 – Died October 3, 2021

Passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 3, 2021. He was a beloved son, brother, grandson, cousin, and companion as well as a great friend to everyone. Ben is survived by his mother, Melanie...

Oct 3, 2021

Brenda Corrine Forbes, age 73, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, passed away on October 3, 2021, with family by her side.

Brenda was born on January 8, 1948, in Brainerd, Minnesota, to parents, Harriet (Palmquist) and Clifford Dahl. She graduated in 1966 from Ashland High School in Ashland, Wisconsin.

On September 6, 1969, Brenda was united...

Oct 2, 2021

Cleora Tembreull, age 87, passed away peacefully, with her family at her side, on October 2, 2021.

Cleora enjoyed walking and biking with her husband, Cletus. She was also an avid crocheter, gardener, and baker around the holidays. Over the years, Cleora became quite the fisherwoman. Cleora and Cletus were long time members of the Country Cousins...

Oct 1, 2021

Jerome “Jerry” Donald Dudzinski, age 72 of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on October 1, 2021.

Jerry was the ultimate family man; he loved his children and grandchildren very much. Jerry enjoyed gardening and being an active member of The Church of St. Rita. Over the past years, Jerry devoted himself as a full-time caregiver to his...

Oct 1, 2021

Celebration of Life will be 1:00 - 5:00 PM, Saturday, October 23, 2021 at the Second Street Depot, 320 2nd St. E., Hastings, MN, 55033.

Lisa Schiller, age 54 of Cottage Grove formerly of Hastings, was an incredibly selfless mother, grandmother, and friend. She passed away peacefully, in her home, after an inspiring battle with...

Sep 30, 2021

Michael “Mike” Robert Hilsuk, age 66 of Saint Paul, passed away unexpectedly on September 30, 2021.

Mike will be greatly missed and always remembered for his great sense of humor, good spirit, and kind heartedness. Mike was the kind of guy who would give you the shirt off his own back. He loved to read, listen to...

Sep 28, 2021

Charles “Chuck” Duede, age 77, of Cottage Grove, passed away while surrounded by loving family on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 after a four-year battle with cancer.

Chuck was born on December 21st, 1943 in Minneapolis, MN. Chuck and his older brother Dave were raised by their mother, Gladys, and maternal grandparents, Herman & Clara. He grew up...

Sep 27, 2021

Alton Bushman, age 81, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 27, 2021.

Alton was born on April 13, 1940 in Albert Lea, MN to parents, Arno Herman and Anna Marie (nee Bolgendorfer) Bushman, who were immigrants from Germany. He married Marlys (nee Berg) on September 1, 1962 and they just celebrated their 59th wedding...

Sep 25, 2021

Michael James Michener

On Saturday, September 25, 2021, Michael James Michener, loving father, son and brother, passed away at the age of 39.  Michael was born to Duane and Beverly Michener on August 23, 1982, in Cottage Grove, Minnesota.  On November 24, 2014, Michael became a father to Jackson Thomas Michener who quickly became his pride and...