Obituaries
James "Jim" Hintz
Dec 12, 2022
Jim Hintz, age 77 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, on Monday, December 12, 2022.
Jim loved to hunt, fish, spend time with his family, and tell stories.
Jim is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Muriel; children, Kim (Ralph) Nutzman, Kelly (Rob) Poppler, Jeff (Darlyn) Hintz, and Brian (Candy) Hintz;...
Shelda Edwards
Dec 10, 2022
Shelda Edwards, age 87, died Saturday, December 10, 2022, at Presbyterian Homes Cottage Grove, MN. Shelda was preceded in death by her husband Jack Newman Edwards, granddaughter Cassidy Edwards, father and mother Roy and Bessie Minear, brother Ronald Minear, sister-in-law Judy Minear and sister-in-law Kay Lowe. She is survived by her three sons Blake Edwards, Scott Edwards (Kathy) and Bryan...
John Anthony Spencer
Dec 8, 2022
John Spencer, age 96, of St. Paul, MN. Passed away after a brief illness on Thursday December 8, 2022 with family by his side.
Preceded in death by wife Marilyn; and daughter-in-law, Carolyn. Survived by sons, Alan (Alicia), Michael (Carolyn), Greg (Claudia), Jeff (Phia), Joe (Gina), and Jon (Connie); daughter, Jan Tacheny; twenty grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; and many nieces...
Delores Handeland
Dec 8, 2022
Delores Felling Handeland
September 6th, 1929 - December 8th, 2022
Delores Felling Handeland age 93, of Cottage Grove Minnesota passed away December 8th, 2022. Delores was born September 6th, 1929 in Spring Hill Township, MN. To the parents Joseph and Veronica Felling. Delores was born the 7th child of 14 Siblings.
Delores went to school in Belgrade, got married and...
Mary Hammerly
Dec 7, 2022
Mary Hammerly, 71, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 7, 2022.
Mary lived a full life constantly embracing her family and giving so much to all she encountered. Her strength and wisdom were examples to all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Arline, and two brothers-in-law.
Mary will be missed...
James William Jensen
Dec 7, 2022
James William Jensen, age 40 of Saint Paul Park, passed away at his home on December 7, 2022 in the arms of his loving wife – Pamela Jensen.
Jim was born in Janesville, Wisconsin to his proud parents – William and Maureen. Jim spent part of his youth in Wisconsin, Rhode Island, upstate New York, and South Carolina before settling...
Leona Perkins
Dec 7, 2022
Leona May Perkins, of Woodbury, formerly of Cottage Grove was born to Arthur and Eva. She passed away on December 7, 2022 at the age of 95.
Leona married Don Perkins in January of 1946 in St. Mathews Church in Cottage Grove.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Don; siblings, Ralph Brown, Lucy Spicer, and Beverly Gross; and...
George Ross Belden
Nov 29, 2022
Dr. George Ross Belden passed away on November 29th, just shy of his 83rd birthday. He was an endlessly curious trombonist, composer, conductor, teacher, camper, fisherman, chef, sailor, gardener, carpenter, 15-time marathoner (at least), husband, and grandfather. With his beloved late first wife, Mickey, he moved to Alaska in 1978 to become professor of Music Theory & Composition as well...
Roger A. Foote
Nov 29, 2022
Roger A. Foote, age 76, of St. Paul Park
Born on December 10, 1945, called home on Tuesday, November 29, 2022.
Preceded in death by parents, Fred and Anna Mae; and step granddaughter, Hope. Survived by loving wife of 26 years, Tanya; sons, Jeff (Leigh Ann) and Matt (Nicole); stepchildren, Andrew (Darla) Printz, Jennifer (Todd) Wieland, and Jason (Heather)...
David John Anderson
Nov 27, 2022
David John Anderson, age 56 of Saint Paul Park, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, November 27, 2022.
David graduated from Park High School in 1984 and went on to graduate from The Summit School of Associated Arts. David volunteered and then worked at Crossroads Church for several years. He enjoyed expressing his creative abilities by refinishing furniture and...
Sharon LeeAnn Carrigan Smith
Nov 26, 2022
Sharon LeeAnn Carrigan Smith, age 63, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, November 26, 2022.
Sharon is survived by her husband, Leon “Kip” Smith; son, David Smith; siblings, Theresa (Steve) Flum, Kevin Carrigan, Shawn (Colleen) Carrigan, Pat (Karen) Carrigan, Kelly Carrigan, Dee (Ossie) Christen, Amy (Todd) Sterling; sister-in-law, Karen Smith; and many loving nieces and...
Steven Nolan
Nov 25, 2022
Steven Arthur Nolan died peacefully on November 25th in Cottage Grove, MN at the age of 69.
Steve is survived by his wife Pat, his son Jonathan, and his daughter Tammi.
Steve was born on October 13, 1953, in Lawton, Oklahoma to Dewey & Janta Rose Nolan. Steve married Patricia Gillespie on March 22, 1985. After his military career Steve,...
Delores Marie Funari
Nov 23, 2022
Delores “Dee” Funari, age 97, of Mesa, AZ, formerly of Bayport, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 23, 2022.
Preceded in death by devoted husband, Andrew of 73 years; daughter, Barbara (Kenneth) Haley; and grandson, Nicholas. Survived by sons, Bill (Sue) and Steve (Annette); grandchildren, Lisa (Mark) Curtis, Tracy (Mark) Larimer, Heidi (Jason) Franklin, Christina, Josh Rumpza, and Andy...
Helen Marrier
Nov 21, 2022
Helen M. Marrier (Faust), 87, of Cottage Grove died Monday, November 21, 2022.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Marietta Gjessing; and beloved husband of 63 years, Robert L. Marrier.
Helen was born in St. Peter, MN. She graduated from Harding High in 1953 and worked at the Northern Pacific Railway for 11 years as Secretary to...
Mary LeMay
Nov 21, 2022
Mary C. LeMay, 76, of Woodbury, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, November 21, 2022.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James; son, Michael; and brother, Richard.
Mary will be missed by her children, Jim (Lisa), David (Nicole), Dana (Mike) Wegman, and Nadine (Cory) Teff; grandchildren, Taylor (Keenan), Cole, Tyler, Alexa, Logan, Ella, Trevor (Alyx), Brad (Natalie),...
Kimberly Anne Dietmeier
Nov 20, 2022
Kimberly Anne Dietmeier, age 60, of Woodbury, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 20, 2022 in the comfort of her home.
Preceded in death by brother, Dean Hoffman; and grandparents. Survived by loving husband of 11 years, Jerry Dietmeier; son, Bryan Young (fiancée, Susan Saysombath); stepdaughters, Katie (Adam) Polzin, Kristi Dietmeier; parents, Ray and Bernice Hoffman; twin sister, Karen...
John Duff
Nov 20, 2022
John E. "Butch" Duff, of Newport, passed away at home on Sunday, November 20, 2022.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Bertha; parents-in-law, Chester and Mariam Schmegal; sister, Lucy (Roger) Parpart; sister-in-law, Sheryl Duff; and niece, Melissa Crock.
Butch will be missed by his loving wife of 55 years, Penny; sons, John C. (Beth) and Nicholas...
Susan Alexander
Nov 17, 2022
Susan M. Alexander, 81, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 17, 2022.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Glen; grandson, Arnold; parents, Raymond and Virginia; and brother, Wayne.
Susan will be missed by her children, Deb (Stan) Draper, Dawn (Ernie) Anderson, Bud (Beth) Alexander, and Allen Alexander; grandchildren, Susan, Bryan, Jesse, and Samantha; great-grandchildren, Nathaniel,...
James "Jim" Greenwood
Nov 14, 2022
James “Jim” Greenwood, age 88, of Cottage Grove, passed away on November 14, 2022.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am, Tuesday, November 22, 2022 with visitation one hour prior at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Ave., St. Paul Park, MN 55071. Private interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.
On November 14th, 2022, our dad, Jim Greenwood, passed...
Ernest Gregory
Nov 12, 2022
Ernest Ray Gregory died surrounded by his family in Hastings, Minnesota on November 12, 2022 at the age of 78.
Ernie is survived by his wife, Carlene, his children Douglas (Jodi), Todd (Erin) and Michelle; grandchildren Cole, Ciara (Brandon), Amanda, Alexis and Megan; great grandchild Shay; his siblings, Leona, Paul (June) and Dean (Gloria); nephew, Nathan and niece, Ashley....
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