Obituaries

Mar 2, 2020

David E. Schimnowski, age 76, of Cottage Grove passed away on March 2, 2020.

He grew up working alongside his parents at farms near Holland, MN and Arco, MN. David graduated from Ivanhoe, MN high school in 1962 and he proudly served with Air National Guard for 25 years.

David and Sharon began their married...

Feb 29, 2020

Francis “Frank” Hovde, age 75, of Cottage Grove, passed away on February 29. 2020.

Frank was a graduate of St. Paul’s Harding High School and a long-time employee of Ashland Oil Company of St. Paul Park.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Lorraine Hovde; brother, Jim Hovde; cousin, Shirley Barringer.

Feb 28, 2020

Pauline K. Boldt, age 97, of Cottage Grove completed her life journey on February 28, 2020 surrounded by her family.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Julia & Martin Katrinak; first husband, Ray Betts; second husband, George Boldt; brothers, John, Thomas, Matthew & George Katrinak; stepsons, Steve & David Boldt.

Pauline is survived...

Feb 25, 2020

Virginia “Jinny” Rowe (Bahe) 83, of Hastings, MN passed away surrounded by her family on February 25, 2020 after a short illness.

She is survived by her children, Jeff (Susan Spillman) Rowe of Encino, CA, Julie (Bob) Hicks of Hastings, Peggy (Mike) Reagan of Cottage Grove and Tim Rowe of Hastings; brother, Ivan (Carol) Bahe of Hastings;...

Feb 21, 2020

Ann Sarro, age 74 of Cottage Grove, passed away February 21, 2020.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 am, Thursday, March 5, 2020 at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, 408 3rd Street N., South St. Paul with visitation one hour prior.  Interment will be in the Cottage Grove Cemetery.  In lieu flowers, memorials are preferred.

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Feb 18, 2020

Sandra “Sandy” E. Gustafson, age 75, of Cottage Grove/St. Paul, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2020.

She is preceded in death by her brother, Larry and sister, Cheryl.

Sandy is survived by her children, Jeff (Wendy Boucher), Steven, Theresa (Kenneth) Worden, Rebecca (Jerry) Schneider; grandchildren, Bryan, Karley, Abbey, Jacob, Jessica, Joshua, Jennifer, Justin, Kenny...

Feb 18, 2020

Jerome “Jerry” Messer, age 72, of Newport, passed away on February 18, 2020.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Loraine Messer; brother, Jim.

Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Joan; children, Travis (Heather) and Traci Stewart; grandchildren, Samantha Messer, Tyler Messer, Kyle (Ashley) Stewart, Richard Stewart, and...

Feb 17, 2020

Linda Kay Tkachuck, age 54 of Prior Lake, passed away on February 17, 2020. She is survived by her loving husband, Kevin Tkachuck, her stepdaughters Katrina (Ty) and Miranda (Anna), and her grandchildren, Gabriel, Alice, Magdalena, Elliot and Archer.

Linda always looked back joyfully on her service in the Navy, and was proud to fly the American...