Obituaries
Jose "Lito" Manalo Jr.
Oct 5, 2025
With deep love and heavy hearts, we share the passing of Jose "Lito" Manalo, Jr., who departed peacefully on October 5, 2025, in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, at the age of 87.
Born on September 23, 1938, in Silang, Cavite, Philippines, Lito lived a life rooted in dedication, quiet strength, and unwavering love for his family. He was a lifelong sports enthusiast,...
Donovan "Don" Halbakken
Oct 5, 2025
Donovan "Don" Halbakken, age 79 of Hastings, formerly of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2025 at his home.
Don was born in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota to Lloyd and Norma Halbakken on December 11, 1945. He served in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1968 and upon returning home, he began his career with GE. Don was a proud...
Gale "Tom" Lesher Jr.
Oct 4, 2025
Gale "Tom" Thomas Lesher Jr., age 80, of Woodbury, Minnesota passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 4, 2025 after battling Alzheimer's for almost 9 years. He was surrounded by family for two days prior as they reflected on his life, sharing stories of precious memories and events.
Tom was born on May 19, 1945 in Langdon, North Dakota to Gale and...
Roxanne Marie Herme
Oct 1, 2025
Roxanne Marie (Rieger) Herme, age 67, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 1st, 2025.
Roxanne is dearly loved by her husband, Michael Herme, of forty-eight years; her children Nicole (Adam) Rongitsch and Kyle (Olivia) Crooks Herme; her brother John (Jill) Rieger and her sister Cynthia Horazdovsky. Roxanne was a loving grandmother to her granddaughter, Caitlin...
Richard "Dick" J. Barott
Sep 29, 2025
Richard "Dick" J. Barott, age 78, of Oakdale, formerly of Cottage Grove, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 29, 2025 after a battle with cancer. Dick was a businessman and worked until retirement for 3M company. His hobbies were golf and fishing, which he much enjoyed with friends.
Preceded in death by parents, Howard and Selina (nee Chalifoux);...
Rose May Poole
Sep 24, 2025
Rose May (Kupec) Poole, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home on September 24, 2025 with loving family by her side. Born on May 1, 1942, in Lakewood, Ohio, to Michael and Anna (Gavura) Kupec. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Poole, her parents, and her infant sister Mary Ann.
Rose's life was a...
Maria Resendez
Sep 24, 2025
Maria de Luz was born in Durango, Mexico, and spent most of her life in Nuevo Laredo. A strong and tenacious woman, she overcame the challenges of being widowed at 44 by raising her eight children on her own. Her delicious cooking not only supported her family but also nurtured her children into healthy adults. In her later years, she...
Sue Ellen Curry
Sep 23, 2025
Sue Ellen Curry, 84, formerly of Hastings, MN, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2025, after a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on September 2, 1941, to David Newton and Esther Viola (Nelson) Curry. Sue Ellen grew up in St. Paul, MN, and graduated from Harding High School in 1959.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her...
Russell Harold Bestler
Sep 22, 2025
Russell “Russ” Bestler age 70 of Cottage Grove, MN entered Heaven peacefully on September 22, 2025 surrounded by loved ones.
He leaves behind an enduring legacy of love, strength, and courage – the mark of a man who faced life, and even its greatest challenges, with unwavering determination. A courageous soul, he fought a long and valiant battle with cancer, inspiring...
Elizabeth "Liz" Ann Young
Sep 21, 2025
Elizabeth Ann Homan Young, 58, of Moncks Corner, SC, loving wife of Kenneth Young, passed away Sunday, September 21, 2025.
A Funeral Service was held on Friday, October 10, 2025 at 12 o'clock noon at Parks Funeral Home, 130 West 1st North Street, Summerville, SC 29483. The family received friends for a visitation an hour before the service. Final resting place...
Eugene Osland
Sep 21, 2025
Eugene “Gene” Osland, age 83 of Woodbury, MN passed away surrounded by family on September 21, 2025, after a courageous two-year battle with Glioblastoma.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 am, Friday, October 10, 2025 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Ave., St. Paul Park, MN with visitation beginning at 10 am. Interment will be in the St....
Cheryl Tukua
Sep 20, 2025
Cheryl Tukua, age 66, of Stillwater, Minnesota passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025, with family by her side.
Cheryl was born on December 8, 1958 to Dale and Sharon Tukua in Albert Lea, Minnesota. She grew up in "old" Cottage Grove, Minnesota, graduating from Woodbury Senior High School in 1977. In her younger years she enjoyed playing softball, being involved...
Marlys Marie Ulsaker
Sep 20, 2025
Marlys Ulsaker, age 84 of Cottage Grove, MN peacefully passed away on September 20, 2025.
Memorial Service will be at 5 PM on Saturday, October 11, 2025 with a visitation from 2-5 PM at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 - 80th Street S., Cottage Grove, MN. Interment will be at 11:30 am on Monday, October 13th at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery, 7601...
Anne Maarit Weber
Sep 15, 2025
Anne Maarit Weber was born March 24th, 1968, to Matti Kalervo Syrja and Sirkka Annikki (Pieniniemi) Syrja in Canada. Her parents arrived from Finland when her sister, Mervi, was a young child, making Anne a first generation Canadian Finn. She was married to John Aaron Weber in Calgary, Alberta, Canada on December 22nd, 1990: 35 years, 8 months, 24 days.
She...
Alan Arnold Steffens
Sep 15, 2025
Alan Arnold Steffens was born on April 4th, 1958, in Montevideo, Minnesota to Clarence and Cora (Berends) Steffens. On September 15th, 2025, Al left this life on earth, surrounded by family for his eternal life in heaven.
Al graduated from Wadena High School with the class of (1976). Throughout his school years in Wadena, he participated in several sports, with his...
John Niles
Sep 15, 2025
John Niles, age 93, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota passed away peacefully in his home on September 15, 2025 surrounded by his family.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 am, Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Ave.; St. Paul Park, MN with visitation beginning at 10 am. A private Interment will take place at Ft....
Ardis Koppen
Sep 14, 2025
Ardis Ellen Koppen (nee Anderson), age 93, completed her earthly journey to the arms of Jesus on September 14, 2025 with her 3 children at her bedside loving on her.
Ardis was born to John and Elsie Anderson in Mankato, MN on December 21, 1931. Her high school years were attended at So St Paul High School. On September 5, 1953,...
Dolores "Dolly" Rauch
Sep 14, 2025
Dolores “Dolly” Theresa Rauch (née Gross) passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 14, 2025 in Woodbury, Minnesota at the age of 87.
Dolly is survived by beloved husband of 69 years, William “Bill” Sr.; children, Lynn Rabbitts (Pat Stahl), William "Bill" Jr., Karen Greenwell, and Dave (Robyn); grandson, Nathan; and brother-in-law, Walter Schlegel. Preceded in death by parents, Theodore and Matilda...
Donald Anderson
Sep 12, 2025
Donald Peter Anderson, 87, son of Carl Edward and Ruth Hildur Anderson (deceased). Brother to Virginia Anderson. Husband of 58 years to Penelope Anderson. Father to Peter, Joshua (Jen), Larissa (Rob) Johnson. Grandfather ("Grandpa Stieg") to Clay, Carly, Joanna, Charlotte, Penelope, and Berg.
Don grew up in a multi-generation Swede Finn family in Chicago, Illinois. Turning down his dad's offer to...
Donald Carl Grundhauser II
Sep 4, 2025
Donald “Donny” Grundhauser, affectionately known by his co-workers as “Grundy”, age 55, of Saint Paul, Minnesota, passed away September 4, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family after a courageous battle with stage 4 colorectal cancer. A devoted husband, proud father, loyal son, beloved brother, and deeply respected police sergeant, Donny’s life was one of selfless service, unwavering love,...
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