Obituaries
Donna Helen Sylvester
May 24, 2023
Donna Sylvester, age 93, passed away on 05/24/2023. She was preceded in death by husbands, Dale Sylvester and Ward Casteel; son, Craig Dickey; son-in-law, Doug Niemeier; parents; and siblings.
She is survived by daughters, Dawn Rassett (Dick Drude), Renee Niemeier, Pat (Paul) Friendt, and Debbie (John) Warren; stepdaughters, Judy (Joe) Dziewic and Shelly (Bernard) Miller; daughter-in-law, Janet Dickey; and 12...
Gladys Marie Kidder
May 21, 2023
Gladys Marie Kidder, age 99, of Maplewood, Minnesota, was born in Deer Park, Wisconsin on June 21, 1923 to Walter and Anna Wieland. She was the second to the youngest of 11 children. Gladys grew up on a farm in New Richmond, Wisconsin, and graduated from New Richmond High School in 1941. She enlisted in the Army in 1944. She...
Carol A. Helgeson
May 19, 2023
Carol A. Helgeson, 80, of Starbuck, formerly of Cottage Grove, died peacefully at her home on Friday, May 19th, 2023.
Carol will be missed by her loving husband, Merrell Helgeson; daughters, Debora (Robert) Schwiesow, Barbara (Tim) Cherry, Dana (Jesse) Carlson, Christi (Scott) Dickmeyer, and Whitney Tupper; grandchildren, Justine, Brittney, Megan, McKayla, Isaiah, and Jordan; great-grandchildren; brother, Anthony Jensen; and many...
Clarence and Lucille Sharrow
May 17, 2023
Clarence and Lucille Sharrow, devoted and cherished spouses.
Lucille passed away on May 15th, 2023. Clarence was a widower for only a day and a half as he wanted to join his beloved Lucy-which he did on May 17th, 2023, four days before their 74th wedding Anniversary. Clarence and Lucy were beloved parents, grandparents and great-grandparents. They were beloved by...
Gordon Wayne Jensen
May 16, 2023
Gordon Wayne Jensen, 87, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 16, 2023.
Gordon was raised on the Jensen family homestead in Running Valley in Colfax, Wisconsin. He went to school in a one room schoolhouse, where he often joked that he "walked uphill both ways" to school. He enlisted in the Army at age 18 right off...
Donna Mae Sauer
May 14, 2023
Donna Mae Sauer (Johnson) died on May 14, 2023 in Hastings, Minnesota beloved wife of Fred Sauer and daughter of Raymond and Gladys Johnson (Anderson). Born on the 29 of April 1940, as a twin in Albert Lea, Minnesota, grew up in Minneapolis and attended Pratt Elementary and Johnson High Schools. She married Thomas Flynn and they had four children.
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Pamela Strehlo
May 12, 2023
Pamela "Pam" Kay Strehlo, died at home on Friday, May 12, 2023.
Pam was born on October 8, 1961, to Dorothy and Harvey Manitz. She grew up in Wells, MN and graduated from Wells Easton High school in 1980. Pam was united in marriage with Paul Strehlo on August 16, 1980. Pam went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree in...
Donald Michael Sherer
May 10, 2023
Donald M. Sherer, age 81, died on Wednesday, May 10, 2023.
He was born on October 15, 1941.
Donald grew up in St. Paul, MN and graduated from Washington High School. He worked at Armours Meat Packing before being drafted into the Army where he served in Viet Nam. He then returned to Armours until it closed. He then...
John David Lund
May 9, 2023
John David Lund, 61, passed away on May 9, 2023, in Cottage Grove, MN. He was born on June 20, 1961, in St. Paul, MN, to Joyce and John Lund.John was a loving father and grandfather, known for his kind heart and energetic spirit. He cherished his family and friends and lived his life for Jesus.John is survived by...
Cheryl Ann Karnitz
May 9, 2023
Cheryl Ann Karnitz, 70, of St. Paul, formerly of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 after a long battle with MS.
In 1971, Cheryl graduated from Park High School in Cottage Grove. She was an accountant for the paper industry and spent her career in the same building, working for Boise Cascade Paper, Williamette, Weyerhauser, and...
Gloria Miller
May 8, 2023
Gloria J. Miller, age 86, of Grey Cloud Island and St. Paul Park, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, May 8, 2023. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend. She will be missed dearly by all who knew her.
Gloria worked in the Cottage Grove school system as a school cook and bus driver for...
Gayle Rae Moulton
May 7, 2023
Gayle Rae Moulton, age 75 of Prescott, WI passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 7, 2023.
Gayle was born January 30,1948 in McIntosh South Dakota to Velma Calhoun and Ellis (Ted) Moulton.
Gayle worked as a Quality Control Inspector at Intek Plastics Inc, in Hastings MN for 35 years, where she met her significate other Mark Redding. Gayle always kept...
Robert P. Solberg
May 6, 2023
Robert P. Solberg, 83, of Cottage Grove, died peacefully on Saturday, May 6, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Roma; parents, C.O. and Emily Solberg; sister, Corrine Flascher; nephew, Derek Solberg; in-laws, Olaf and Gladys Hovda; and brother-in-law, Clayton Hovda.
Bob will be deeply missed by his beloved 4-legged princess, Yenta; his children, Maria (Andy Almeida) Feldman,...
Kristianna L. Bain
May 5, 2023
Kristianna L. Bain, 66, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 5, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Marah.
Kristianna will be missed by her siblings, Jim (Kim) Bain and Sarah (James Carigan) Roy; nephews, Trevor (Amanda), Caleb, River (Morgan), and Loggan (Katelyn); great nieces and nephews, Jebb, Finley, Sally, and Ellorie; and...
Gary F. Officer
May 4, 2023
Gary F. Officer, 77, of Cottage Grove, passed away after a battle with Alzheimer’s.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Forrest and Lucille; stepmother, Elise; and sister, Sandy.
Gary will be missed by his loving wife of 52 years, Kathy; children, Brian (Jill) Officer and Kelly (Dean) Kubicek; grandchildren, Brady and Nathan Officer and Eliza and Liam Kubicek;...
Jeff Michael Kortus
May 2, 2023
Jeffery “Spike” Michael Kortus, age 65, passed away on May 2, 2023. He is preceded in death by his mother, Darlene and father, Gerald. Jeffery was born on September 14, 1957, in St Paul, MN. Spike is survived by his siblings, Joe, Tim (Kris), Joy (John), Jerome (Becky), John (Dolores), Jerry (Diane), Jim (Judy), Carol (Steve), Mike (Lori Jo), and...
Angela Suzanne Hallaway
Apr 30, 2023
Angela S. Hallaway, age 50, of Woodbury, went home to the Lord on Sunday, April 30, 2023, while surrounded by her loving family.
Survived by devoted husband of 23 years, Chad; children, Kayla, Alex, and Emma; parents, Roger and Donna Bernstrom; and other close family and friends.
Angie worked 31 years in the hospitality industry and made countless...
Richard Vaidich
Apr 29, 2023
Richard David Vaidich, age 86, of St. Paul Park, passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, at Sunrise Assisted Living in Roseville, on Saturday, April 29, 2023.
He is survived by his son, David (Angela); and grandchildren, Josette, Nicolas (Brittany), Gwen (Connor), and Levi.
Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Cathy; parents, Steven and Virginia; and...
Carol Virginia Penning
Apr 27, 2023
Carol Virginia Penning, age 93, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, April 27, 2023.
Carol was a secretary for School District 833 and retired in 1993. She was an active member of the Community United Church of Christ and South Washington County Senior Center.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William H. in...
Geraldine "Geri" Morse
Apr 27, 2023
Geraldine “Geri” Morse, age 74, of St. Paul Park, MN, passed away April 27, 2023, at her home. Geri was born to parents Walter and Ethel (Fisher) Halla in Owatonna, MN. She attended school in Owatonna. In 1968 she married Steve Morse in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Owatonna. They lived in Albert Lea at the beginning of their marriage...
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