Obituaries
Janice Margaret Kemble
Nov 11, 2025
Janice Kemble, age 80, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota passed away peacefully on November 11, 2025 surrounded by her family.
Janice is survived by her daughters Kathryn (Eric) Popp, Susan (Mark) Duea, MaryBeth (Rick) Olson, and Valerie (Ryan) Rottman; five grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. She is preceded in death by her husband of 55 years Michael; parents Max and Agnes Poetsch and...
Dawn Marie Hall (Thurber)
Nov 10, 2025
Dawn Marie Hall (Thurber), 54 of Cottage Grove, died peacefully surrounded by family on November 10, 2025. Dawn was born in Saint Paul, MN January 21, 1971, and graduated from Park High School. She loved her three children who brought great joy to her life along with her German Shepherd Mya. She was a great cook and loved to travel,...
Gerald "Jerry" Allyn Strelow
Nov 8, 2025
Gerald Allyn Strelow (Jerry), age 92 passed away surrounded by his family on November 8, 2025 in Cottage Grove, Minnesota after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Born October 16, 1933 in Winona, Minnesota to Erwin and Anna (Lafky) Strelow. He spent time as a child in Onamia, St Paul and Winona, Minnesota, graduating from Winona High School.
After graduating...
Donna Mae Seigler (Burns)
Nov 3, 2025
Mrs. Donna Mae Seigler, 82, of Lake Elmo, Minnesota, passed away on November 3, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer and heart complications.
Born on May 9, 1943, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Donna lived a life defined by resilience and devotion to her family. She was the beloved wife of Dennis Seigler and the cherished mother of three daughters: Cindy...
Grace Helen Jacobson
Nov 7, 2025
Passed away peacefully November 7, 2025 at Saint Therese.
Grace Helen Markgren was born December 14, 1936 in Cumberland Wisconsin to Carl and Violetta Markgren. She graduated from Cumberland High School in 1954 and soon moved to Minneapolis with two friends and began working for Alcoa. By fate, Grace met the love of her life, Sigurd Jacobson, through her future mother-in-law while Sig was serving...
Stephen "Steve" Stone Reynolds
Oct 23, 2025
Stephen (Steve) Stone Reynolds, age 82, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on October 23, 2025. Steve was a cherished and deeply loved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend.
He is survived by his devoted and loving wife, Samanther; his adored children Jeffrey (Susan), Nicholas, Marion, Edina, Agira (Stephen), Amanye, and Son (Nguyen); his beloved grandchildren...
Dolores "Dot(s)" Cornwell
Nov 6, 2025
Dolores "Dot(s)" Cornwell, age 101, of St. Paul Park, Minnesota passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 6, 2025. She was born on October 15, 1924 in Greenwood, Wisconsin.
Preceded in death by husband, Calvin; son, William; parents; and seven siblings. Survived by children, Kathy (Tim) Gorr, Virg, Larry (Gayle), Tim (Sue), Andy (Lynn), and Gordy (Kim Brinkoetter); ten grandchildren; thirteen great...
Karen "Kara" Debra Kusel (Peck)
Nov 5, 2025
Karen "Kara" Debra Kusel (Peck), age 62, of Woodbury, Minnesota passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on March 24, 1963 in St. Paul, Minnesota to parents, Walter "Buzz" and Myrtis Peck. She grew up in Afton and graduated from Stillwater High School in 1981. She then went on to...
Michael Fischer
Oct 21, 2025
Michael R. Fischer, Beloved husband, father, soon to be grandfather, son, son-in-law, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, nephew and cousin.
Mike passed peacefully at Woodwinds Hospital on October 21, 2025. He fought so hard for years to beat his cancer with the help of his doctors who wouldn't give up, his wife by his side every step of the way, and so much...
Margaret K. Vorpagel
Oct 26, 2025
Mary Margaret Rose Kennedy "Maime" Vorpagel, aged 63, left the party on Sunday, October 26th, 2025. She was always one to stay to the very end and she left this world the same way. Staying until the very end and enjoying a life well lived.
She is survived by her husband of more than 41 years, Bruce Vorpagel, and her children...
Harlan Richard Ritter
Oct 24, 2025
Harlan Richard Ritter, age 88, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2025, in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. Born and raised in the Sauk Centre and Alexandria area, Harlan was the eldest of six siblings and a role model to his brothers and sisters.
From a young age, Harlan's passion for farming was evident. He saved diligently to purchase his first heifers and...
Astrid Alma Nelson
Oct 19, 2025
Astrid "Ozzie" Nelson, age 88 of Hastings, Minnesota (formerly of Cannon Falls and Cottage Grove) passed away peacefully at Hastings Senior Living on October 19, 2025.
Astrid was born on July 25, 1937 in Libau, Latvia to August and Gertrud (Masing) Zepig. She grew up in Germany and took pride in her heritage. Astrid met David Nelson during his Army service...
Dana Isaacs
Oct 20, 2025
Dana Russell Isaacs, age 73, passed away in his home on Monday, October 20th.
A Celebration of Life for Dana will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 14, 2025, at Willie's Restaurant (Hidden Harbor Marina), 388 9th Avenue, St. Paul Park. The event will take place on the second level, featuring live music by Dana's lifelong bandmates in his honor.
Dana was...
Paul Stephen Beard
Sep 30, 2025
Paul Beard, age 79, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
Paul is lovingly remembered by his wife, Mary Flesner Beard; his children Brian of Norristown, PA, Sean (Mariah) of Salem, MA, and Jennifer (Adam) Ferst of Norristown, PA; his sisters Lynne (Graham) Burke of Orangeville, ON, and Janice Cannizzo of Fort Worth,...
Deborah Ann Voje
Oct 30, 2025
Deborah “Debbie” Ann Voje, age 68, of Prescott, WI passed away unexpectedly on October 30th, 2025 after a short battle with cancer.
Deborah was born on April 13th 1957 in Ottumwa, IA
Preceded in death by her parents, George and Ramona Young.
Deborah is survived by her husband of 46 years, Jerome and two beautiful daughters, Jennifer Voje; Susanna (Dustin) Mariette. She was...
Jax Affolter
Oct 25, 2025
Jax Richard Affolter, age 15 of Chisago City, Minnesota passed away October 25, 2025, as a result of injuries sustained in a tragic car accident.
A memorial service will be held to honor his life at 11:00 am, Friday, November 7, 2025, at Eaglebrook Church, 11125 Eastview Rd., Woodbury with visitation starting at 10:00 am. A private family interment will be held at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.
Jax was born...
Carol Ruth Ward
Oct 25, 2025
Carol Ward, age 87, of South St. Paul passed away peacefully on October 25th, 2025 surrounded by her family.
Funeral service will be at 11 AM on Friday, November 7th at Newport Lutheran Church, 900 15th Street; Newport, MN with a visitation from 10-11 AM and a luncheon following service. Interment will take place at Fort Snelling National Cemetery on Monday,...
Renee Mary Holz
Oct 19, 2025
Renee Mary Holz, lovingly known as “Nana,” age 65, of Cottage Grove, was born on October 11, 1960, to Charles and Theresa Hinz. She passed away at her home on October 19, 2025, surrounded by her beloved family and devoted sisters. Renee was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, known for her deep love of family, steadfast faith,...
Joyce Laverne Walczak
Oct 19, 2025
Joyce Laverne Walczak (Zieseman), age 87, of St. Paul Park, MN, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, October 19, 2025.
Joyce will be fondly remembered as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend to many. Her warmth, strength, generosity, and kind heart touched everyone who knew her. Joyce dedicated her life to her loved ones, always ready to...
Daryl Eugene Nohrenberg
Oct 18, 2025
Daryl Nohrenberg, age 71 of Cottage Grove, Minnesota passed away peacefully with family by his side on Saturday, October 18, 2025.
Daryl was born on September 18, 1954 in Minneapolis, MN to Samuel and Lillian (Zielsdorf) Nohrenberg. He grew up in Minneapolis and went on to earn his nursing degree at the University of Minnesota. Daryl married the love of his...
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