Roland J. Marier, age 86, of Cottage Grove/Pillager, MN passed away on March 24, 2020. He served in the Air Force in Germany and later on retired from 3M as a film pilot plant technician. He also belonged to the Masonic Lodge in St. Paul Park for 45 years. Roland is preceded in death by his wife, Marianne and parents, Isadore and Margaret; sister in law, Trudy; son in law, Dave He is survived by his daughters, Rosemarie Redding and Evelyn (Greg) Casarez; grandchildren, Derek, Jose and...

Terry McMahon, age 73 of Spring Lake Park, passed away unexpectedly on March 21, 2020.  Terrance Michael McMahon was born in St. Paul on November 2, 1946 and graduated from Central High School in 1964.  He furthered his education at St. Paul Technical and Hennepin Community College where he completed his degree.  Terry met Jerri Deneau and they were married on June 10, 1971.  He went on to become a photo engraver and worked at the St. Paul Pioneer Press, Culbert Press,...

Marianne Rossel, age 74, of Maplewood, passed away March 21, 2020. She loved her family with all of her heart and had a special bond with each and every person in her life. She fought courageous battles with any health issue thrown her way and always had a positive outlook. She was very proud (and bragged to anyone that would listen) of her kids (including her kids-in-law), grandkids (including their spouses) and great grandkids. She recently celebrated her 35th year of sobriety, a huge...

Homer Shane Drossard, age 50 of St. Paul, died March 20, 2020. Private services will be held.

Daniel Wayne Dague, age 33, of Red Wing, formerly St. Paul Park, passed away unexpectedly on March 14, 2020. Daniel was born October 8, 1986 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Randy and Joan (Backer) Dague.  He grew up in St. Paul Park and graduated from Park High School in 2005.  Dan attended Mankato State University and later graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stout in 2011 with a degree in Industrial Design.  Over the last 9 years, Dan was able to turn his hobby into a...

** Please note updated information about Gary's service schedule Gary A. Paananen, age 72, of Cottage Grove, passed away on March 12, 2020. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Vickie; 5 brothers and 2 sisters. Gary is survived by his wife, Sharon; former wife, Shirley; children, Eric, Gary Jr. (Shannon), Richard, Robert, Sarah and John(Johanny) Hebert; 4 sisters; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services will be held at a later date. To protect the health and safety...

** Please note updated information about Zach's service schedule On the 11th day of March 1983 “Zach” came to join his brothers, Shaun and Charles, and sister Shanna. On the 12th day of March 2020 at the age of 37 years and 1 day Zach crossed from this world to join those who have gone before us. Zachary lived his first 5 Years in Belfield, ND and his second 5 Years were in Benton, KS.  His kindergarten thru most of 4th grade were in Cottage Grove, MN. ...

** Please note updated information about Beverly's service schedule Beverly Ann Higbe, age 92 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.  She is preceded in death by her husbands Arthur Duce and John Higbe; parents Carl and Francis State; sisters Jean and Joan; brother Douglas; infant son Loren Duce and step-daughter Julie Williamson.  She is survived by her children Allen (Sharyn) Duce, Cheryl (Marlyn) Engh, Jeffrey (Rebekah)...

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 in life in 1967 in Marshall, MN where David worked for the Minnesota Dept. of Transportation. In 1973 David and Sharon moved to Cottage Grove, MN where he continued with MnDOT and...

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. Frank is survived by his daughter, Annie (Neil) Throndsen of Cottage Grove; granddaughter Finley; sister, Roberta Hovde, of Minneapolis; aunt, Carmen Harris...