Obituaries
Geraldine "Gerry" Birkeland
May 2, 2026
Geraldine "Gerry" Birkeland, age 84 of Cottage Grove, MN passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
Gerry is survived by her daughter Cathi Rey; grandchildren Ashley (Allen), Shayne, Jaymee and McKayla; great grandchildren McKenzie and Maddox; sister-in-law Mary Lou Koehler as well as many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband David "Swede" Birkeland Sr. ; son David "Sam" Birkeland Jr.; father Lester...
Edward "Ed" Shea
Apr 29, 2026
Edward “Ed” Shea, 87, of Cottage Grove, MN passed away peacefully at home on April 29, 2026 surrounded by his family.
Edward Florian Shea was born on October 17, 1938 in East Chicago, IN to Edward and Cecilia (Derbort) Shea.
Ed grew up in Fargo, ND, the oldest of three children. Ed spent his childhood summers at the family cabin on Upper...
Myrna Lou Vincent
Apr 22, 2026
Myrna Lou Vincent (Jones) of Cottage Grove, MN lived 92 years marked by strength, independence, and a straightforward nature that defined her life. Born on September 17, 1933, in St. Paul, Minnesota, she passed away on April 22, 2026 at her assisted living residence, where her determination and spirit were well known to those who cared for her.
She was the...
Beverly Marie Bartl
Apr 26, 2026
Beverly Marie Goodnature Bartl, age 87, of Newport, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 26, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Beverly was born on May 4, 1938, to Wilma and Daniel Goodnature. She grew up on a farm between Geneva and Hollandale, Minnesota, and was the oldest of five children.
She attended Blooming Prairie High School for three years and graduated...
Michelle Loeffler
Apr 2, 2026
Michelle Choo Loeffler, age 70 of Cottage Grove, Minnesota died April 2, 2026 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN. She was removed from life support after a severe brain injury as the result of a fall at her home.
She was surrounded by her family. Those who loved her know that this brave and spirited daughter of Korea has finally...
Evan Daniel Jorgenson
Apr 23, 2026
Evan Daniel Jorgenson, age 26, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, passed away tragically on April 23, 2026.
Evan is preceded in death by his grandma Mary Jorgenson, his grandparents Dan and Judy Bishop, and uncle Dave Bishop. Evan is survived by his mother Bonnie DeKoster (John), father Daniel Jorgenson (Tiffani), sisters Rori, Quinn, Parker, Papa J (Kathi), aunt Jennie Jorgenson, uncle Brian...
Eduardo "Eddie" Bustamante Aguirre
Apr 22, 2026
Eduardo "Eddie" Bustamante Aguirre, age 39, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
Visitation 4-7 PM, Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th St. S., Cottage Grove, Minnesota 55016. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM with visitation beginning at 10 AM, Thursday, April 30, 2026 at Sacred Heart Church, 840 6th St. E., St....
Arlene Ethel Jensen
Apr 12, 2026
"It is more blessed to give than to receive." — Acts 20:35
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Arlene Ethel Jensen (née Johns) on April 12, 2026, at the age of 88, after a battle with gallbladder cancer. She passed peacefully, surrounded by loved ones and holding her husband’s hand.
Arlene was born on July 31, 1937,...
Gary Jerome Burke
Apr 2, 2026
Gary Jerome Burke, age 79, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
Memorial service will be at 1:00 PM on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at All Saints Lutheran Church 8100 Belden Blvd.; Cottage Grove, MN with a visitation one-hour prior beginning at 12:00 PM. All are invited to a luncheon following the service.
Gary was born on...
Donna Marie Dobbs
Mar 29, 2026
It is with great sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Donna Marie Dobbs on March 29, 2026, at the age of 64.
She was born on August 5, 1961, in Barstow, California, to Dallas and Judith Dake. She spent her career as a dedicated and valued financial accountant. She loved to travel, crochet, and garden.
Her daughters were...
David "Dave" Sherman
Mar 23, 2026
David Sherman, age 62, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota died peacefully at home on March 23, 2026 after a long battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Dave is survived by wife, Tara; sons, Vincent and Joel; mother, Kathleen; and siblings, Mike (Anne), Sue (Ray) Dickenson, and Cindy (Jim) Lanik; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by father,...
Michael Edmond Coy
Apr 21, 2026
Michael Edmond Coy, age 54, of St. Paul Park, passed away on April 21, 2026. He was preceded in death by parents, Gene and Sherri Coy. Mike is survived by his spouse, Sakulrat O-In Coy; his Son; Brother, Raymond; Sister, Gena Gonzalez (Bill); nieces and nephews, Nicholas (Kate), Lucas, Norele, Maime, Emilia, Jaxson, and Zakary; Aunt, Penny Wienke (Brad); Uncle,...
Sylvia Marie Raway
Apr 16, 2026
Sylvia Raway, age 76 of Hastings, Minnesota passed away on April 16, 2026 surrounded by her family.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at The Harbor Church, 11125 Point Douglas Dr S, Hastings, MN with a visitation from 10-11 AM. All are invited to a luncheon following the service.
Sylvia Marie Raway was born...
Cindy Renae Aune
Apr 15, 2026
Cindy Aune, 68, of Cottage Grove, MN, passed away on April 15th, 2026, after a 10-year battle with Early-Onset Alzheimer's Disease.
She was born on March 23rd, 1958, in St. Paul, MN, to Maurice "Maurie" and Marcine Olson. Cindy grew up in Eagan, MN, and then attended MSU Mankato to attain her Bachelor's Degree in Special Education. She worked as a special...
Patricia Chopskie
Apr 8, 2026
Patricia Chopskie, age 85, of Cottage Grove, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 while surrounded by loving family.
Preceded in death by children, Angel and Michael; and parents, Florian "Brox" and Virginia Hilsgen. Survived by devoted husband of 62 years, Lawrence; children, Cindy (Nick) Vrba, Karen Chopskie, Susan Krtinich, Bill (Erica), and Jon; five grandchildren; and...
Ramiro "Medo" Resendez
Mar 30, 2026
Ramiro "Medo" Resendez, age 67, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026.
Medo was born July 19, 1958 in Saint Paul, MN to Carlos and Maria Resendez. He worked for La Canasta/Mission Foods for thirty years, as well as for the railroad. Medo volunteered with the Newport Fire Department for ten years. His love of the Annual Newport Booya brought him...
Ronald Wayne Wadena
Mar 28, 2026
Ronald "Ronnie" Wadena, age 58, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Ronnie was born on January 19, 1968 in Saint Paul, MN to Arthur Wadena and Olivia Schoen. Ronnie worked in construction and especially enjoyed demolition projects. His work brought him all over the United States, and his family would get postcards and pictures from the Grand Canyon to the Florida Keys...
Jerry Felde
Mar 24, 2026
Jerry Felde, age 86, of Cottage Grove, loving husband, dad, and grandpa passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Preceded in death by daughter, Darlene Tibbs. Survived by wife of 63 years, Sandy; son, Wade (Connie); grandchildren, Amanda and Jerry Tibbs, Sarah and Laura; and other extended family and friends.
Jerry was a lifelong auto mechanic. He loved cars and listening...
Gary Lee Spooner
Mar 23, 2026
Gary Spooner, age 87 of Cottage Grove, MN passed away on March 23, 2026 from leukemia surrounded by his family.
Gary Spooner has been a real-bearded Santa for 57 years and is truly a cornerstone of his community. He helped start the first Chamber of Commerce, published a local newspaper, and served as a past president and organizer of the Deputy...
Roline Markwardt
Mar 22, 2026
Roline Markwardt, age 101 of Cottage Grove, MN passed away peacefully on March 22, 2026.
Roline Rose Kuehn was born June 15, 1924 to Ernest and Augusta Kuehn in rural Sibley County in Minnesota, the eleventh child of twelve. She was baptized in the Lutheran faith on June 29, 1924 at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bismark Township and confirmed her faith at...
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