Obituaries
Bradley Alan TeGantvoort
Dec 8, 2025
Bradley "Brad" TeGantvoort, age 60, of Inver Grove Heights, MN passed away unexpectedly at home on December 8, 2025.
A Celebration of Life Service will be at 4 PM on Friday, December 19, 2025 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street S.; Cottage Grove, MN with a visitation from 2-4 PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Paypal: @me2minnesota or...
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...
Georgiana Kathryn Olzenak
Dec 9, 2025
Georgiana Olzenak, age 88, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota passed away peacefully on December 9, 2025. Georgiana was born on July 24, 1937 to George F. and Edith S. (Anderson) Bach in St. Paul, Minnesota. Grew up on Rice Street in St. Paul and graduated from Washington High School. On June 2, 1956, she married her sweetheart, Jack, at Saint Bernard’s...
Teresa A. Johnson
Dec 9, 2025
Teresa A. Johnson, 84, of Cottage Grove passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.
She is preceded in death by husband, Bob; daughter, Sis; and son-in-law, Mike Palmer. She is survived by children, Bobby, Donald, Linda (Jim) O’Malley, David (Jenny), Jimmy, Suzy Palmer, and Katie (Don Miesner); grandchildren, Jessica (Rocky) Ross, Jason (Laura) Meyer, Jeremiah O'Malley, Sarah...
Corey Dean Lewis
Dec 4, 2025
Corey Dean Lewis, age 54, of Newport Minnesota passed away on December 4th, 2025. Corey was born on July 9th, 1971 in Aberdeen, South Dakota to Dean Lewis and Cathy Deutsch. He moved to Minnesota with his family in 1984 and spent the rest of his life there. Corey is survived by his daughter, Tierani Nick of Buffalo Lake Minnesota,...
Mary (Marie) Frances Casselman
Nov 14, 2025
Mary (Marie) Frances Casselman, age 72 of Woodbury, MN, peacefully passed away in her sleep on Friday, November 14th.
Marie was high spirited as a child and became a loving mother, devoted to her family. Marie is preceded in death by her parents, Jeanne Bernadette Casselman and her father, Kenneth Beech Casselman. Marie is survived by her devoted daughter, Brenda Maxfield,...
Mary Jean Hernandez
Nov 29, 2025
Mary Jean Hernandez, 32, passed away on November 29, 2025, leaving behind a family and community who loved her deeply and will forever feel her absence. Born on February 4, 1993, Mary grew into a kind, creative, and quietly radiant soul whose presence brought warmth, humor, and generosity to everyone around her.
From a young age, Mary showed exceptional artistic talent....
John "Jack" Brittain
Nov 28, 2025
John "Jack" Brittain, age 85 of Cottage Grove, Minnesota formerly of Lexington, Kentucky passed away peacefully on November 28, 2025.
John Earl Brittain was born on October 13, 1940 to Earl and Annie (Wishall) Brittain in Coffeyville, Kansas. The majority of his younger years were in Wichita, Kansas. He went on to graduate from Wichita State with a degree in electrical...
Eleanor Helen Meyer
Nov 21, 2025
Eleanor H. Meyer, born Eleanor H. Nevala on November 27th, 1965, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully at her home in Woodbury, Minnesota, on November 21, 2025. She was the proud mother to three girls and a motherly figure to many more who had the privilege of knowing her. Eleanor's fun spirit and unconditional love will live on in the many...
Ron Jennings
Dec 1, 2025
Ron Jennings, age 78, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 1, 2025.
Preceded in death by wife, Patricia; son, Michael; parents, William and Olive; and seven siblings. Survived by children, Melody (Michael) McDonnell, Megan, Mollie (Joseph) Bilderback, and Matthew (Angie); grandchildren, Amanda, Nathan, Amelia, Macie, Ellianna, Stella, and Haunz; great grandchildren, Caleb, Jackson, and Cayden; two siblings;...
Mark Michael Ziemer
Dec 1, 2025
Mark Ziemer, age 75 of Cottage Grove, Minnesota passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 1, 2025.
Mark was born on October 8, 1950 to Walter and Grace (Swenburg) Ziemer in Fairmont, Minnesota. He grew up in Dunnell, Minnesota. Mark went on to serve in the United States Army, stationed in Germany for two years before serving state side for...
Ione Mae Kalstad
Nov 29, 2025
Ione Mae Kalstad, age 96, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, was welcomed to her eternal home on November 29, 2025, surrounded by her loving children.
Ione was born on July 10, 1929 in Union Township, Iowa to Edward and Edna Schulze. She is survived by her children Danny Kalstad, Nancy (Dave) Pawlik, and Susan (Michael Berry) Leshovsky; her sister Norma Pike; 17...
Colleen Mary (Madigan) Cox
Nov 26, 2025
Colleen Mary Cox, age 70 of St. Paul Park, passed away November 26, 2025 at United Hospital.
Memorial service will be 11:00 am, Thursday, December 4, 2025 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street S., Cottage Grove, with visitation one hour prior to the service.
Colleen Mary (Madigan) Cox was born April 13, 1955 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Francis and Annabel...
Mark William Shepard
Nov 24, 2025
Mark William Shepard, age 70, known to many as "Shep" or "Coach" passed away peacefully on November 24 at his home after a long-fought battle with cancer.
Mark was born in St. Paul, MN, and adopted in love by Joseph and Elfreda Shepard. He was a business owner, avid traveler, Scout leader, baseball and softball coach, and fisherman. He led many...
JoAnn Engler
Nov 22, 2025
JoAnn Engler passed away on November 22, 2025 at her home in White Bear Lake, MN. JoAnn was born June 18, 1941 in Reading, MN to Tennius and Martha (Guse) Rabenberg. She attended grade school in Rushmore, MN and graduated Worthington High School in 1959. She married the love of her life, Reginald Engler, on December 26, 1960 and honeymooned...
Meridean Schmidt
Nov 19, 2025
Meridean Kay Schmidt was born on June 24, 1951 in Reinbeck, Iowa, daughter of Melvin and Mary Jans.
Meridean trained to be a medical transcriptionist and got her degree from Hawkeye Tech in Waterloo, Iowa. After a short time working in Iowa City she moved to Minneapolis to work for Blue Cross/Blue Shield and lived with her sister Marilyn. They were...
2025 Holiday Service of Remembrance
Nov 19, 2025
The Holiday Service of Remembrance is a special event centered on keeping memories of your loved one alive. It is our hope that this service will give you a sense of peace and comfort as well as prepare you for the upcoming holidays following the death of your loved one.
Barbara Elizabeth Bren
Nov 16, 2025
Barbara Elizabeth Bren, age 76 of Cottage Grove, passed away November 16, 2025.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, December 11, 2025, at the Church of St. Rita, 8694 80th Street S., Cottage Grove with visitation one hour prior. Interment will be held at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Ronald McDonald House.
Barbara Elizabeth Bren was...
Lucille Tamayo (Oda) Aegerter
Nov 14, 2025
Lucille Tamayo (Oda) Aegerter "GRANDMA" age 93, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota passed away peacefully on November 14, 2025. Mom was loved by so many in the community, she will be missed immensely.
Mom was born in Honolulu Hawaii on July 2, 1932 to Otoichi and Clara Oda. Hawaii still being a Territory. As Pearl Harbor was being attacked by Air and...
Cynthia Sue Rudh
Nov 14, 2025
Cynthia Sue (nee Conway) Rudh, age 82, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota passed away peacefully on November 14, 2025 surrounded by family.
Cindy was born on September 13, 1943 in Champaign, Illinois to Paul and Carrie Conway. Cindy is preceded in death by her parents and sister Judy Young.
Cindy is survived by her loving husband of almost 60 years Ed; sons Tony...
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