Obituaries
Benora "Bennie" Arlene Krueger
Aug 26, 2026
Benora "Bennie" Krueger, age 91, of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
Bennie was born February 22, 1935, in Norway Township (Rushford), Minnesota. She was a Houston, MN high school graduate. Shortly after high school she moved to Minneapolis and worked at Honeywell. She married Jim Krueger in 1958 and together they welcomed five children. She was...
Carol Ann Uravich (née Kemp)
Aug 25, 2026
Carol Ann Uravich (née Kemp) passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
Carol graduated from Park High School in 1958. She was employed by Armour's, Remmington Rand, and Petco.
Preceded in death by husband, Julian Uravich; parents, Vernon and Gertrude Kemp. Survived by brother, Leslie Kemp; sister, Martha Ross; nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and friends.
Funeral Service 10:30 AM with visitation...
Diana Margaret Spieker
Aug 20, 2026
Diana Spieker, age 84, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 20, 2026.
Diana Margaret Spieker was born on July 26, 1942, to Nicholas and Helen Herlitz. Even as a young girl, Diana knew she wanted to be a nurse; it truly was a calling for her. She fulfilled that dream by attending St. Mary’s School of Nursing...
Paul Edward Skinner
Aug 20, 2026
Paul Skinner, age 51, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota passed away on August 20, 2026.
Paul Edward Skinner was born on November 15, 1974 to William and Barbara Skinner in St. Paul, MN. He graduated from Stillwater High School and earned his Bachelor's degree in English Literature from Metro State University. Over the years he lived in St. Paul, Lakeland, and eventually...
Mary Ann Moudry
Aug 19, 2026
Mary Ann Moudry, age 81 of Woodbury, Minnesota died at home surrounded by her loving family on August 19, 2026.
Mary was born on February 7, 1945 to Albert and Marian (Kerker) Lauer in St. Paul, Minnesota. She grew up on a small farm with nine other siblings. She graduated from Derham Hall High School in Saint Paul and went on...
Marlys Ann Flesland (née Tammen)
Aug 16, 2026
Passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, August 16, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Marlys was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was married to the love of her life, Buford Flesland, for 69 years. Together they built a life centered around family, faith, love, and countless memories.
Above all else, Marlys...
Michael Horvath
Aug 15, 2026
Michael "Mike" Horvath, age 71, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 15, 2026.Mike was born on the East Side of Saint Paul, Minnesota to John and Mary Horvath. Throughout his childhood he could always be found at Hayden Heights Rec Center, playing all types of sports with his friends. He graduated from Hill-Murray High School and afterward began working at...
Tom Johnson
Aug 9, 2026
Clinton "Tom" Johnson, age 93 of Cottage Grove, MN passed away peacefully on August 9, 2026.
Clinton (aka "Tom") Thomas Johnson was born on February 19, 1933 to Mark Johnson and Ruth Worden in St. Paul, MN. He was raised in Minnesota and California, joining the Coast Guard in California after high school in 1950 until 1953 when he moved to...
Julie Ann Kress (née Ellefson)
Aug 7, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that the family of Julie Ann Kress announces her passing on August 7, 2026. Julie was born to Julius and Corinne (Carrier) Ellefson on July 8, 1937, in Glenwood, Minnesota. She was the proud mother of Dr. Joel Kress (Barbara) and Leslie Johnson (Mark). She was Grandma to Ellen Kress and Adam and Kyle Johnson....
Mary Johnson
Jul 31, 2026
Mary Johnson, age 87, of Cottage Grove passed away on Friday, July 31, 2026.
Mary was born in rural Medford, Minnesota, to Charles and Agnes Mork. The youngest of four sisters, she graduated from Owatonna High School and went to beauty school. Mary met Roger in Ellendale, Minnesota at Kerney's Steak House. They married April 22, 1961 in Owatonna, Minnesota. In...
Ralph G. Westphal Jr.
Jul 27, 2026
Ralph G. Westphal Jr., age 79, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2026. Preceded in death by wife, Jana. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM with visitation beginning at 10 AM, Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Ave., St. Paul Park, Minnesota 55071. Burial to follow at Newport Cemetery, Newport,...
Michael George Schrantz
Jul 26, 2026
Michael "Mike" Schrantz, age 62, of Lake Elmo, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Michael George Schrantz was born on August 26, 1963, to George "Buz" and Florence "Pat" (McMahon) Schrantz in St. Paul, Minnesota. He grew up in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, and graduated from Park High School in 1981.
Mike continued his education in the Aircraft...
Judith Roberta "Bobbi" Delsing
Jul 26, 2026
Age 83 of Cottage Grove, Minnesota
On July 26th, we lost an amazing mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Bobbi was all of these things and so much more. She lived her entire life as a giver: A giver of love, a giver of help and a giver of care.
Bobbi was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada and became a nurse in...
Joshua Mitchel Cook
Jul 23, 2026
Joshua Cook, age 32 of Brooklyn Center passed away peacefully on July 23, 2026.Josh is survived by his Mom, Jody; Step Dad, Tim Muscha; Brother, Austin Foreman; Step Brother, Bradley (Chloe) Muscha; Grandma, Jennifer Hoffman; Grandpa, Mike Borst; Uncle, John (Sheri), Uncle, Jeff (Kim); Aunt, Dianne Carlson; Uncle, Larry (Jo) McKinney; as well as many other relatives and friends. He...
John Patrick Oyer
Jul 16, 2026
John Oyer, age 95, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 16, 2026.
John was raised and worked on a farm with a big family in rural Minnesota. He joined the Army and served in the Korean War before returning home where he married Patricia "Patty" Regan in 1953. He was a hard worker and a great protector; he always provided for...
William "Billy" Kickhafer Jr.
Jul 16, 2026
William "Billy" Kickhafer Jr., formerly of Newport, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 16, 2026 after a brief illness at the age of 84. He is survived by his cousins, many loving friends, and caregivers. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 AM with visitation beginning at 10 AM, Friday, August 21, 2026 at his church, St. Thomas...
Diana Jo de Leon
Jul 15, 2026
Diana Jo de Leon, or 'Jo' to those that know and love her, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones at home on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. She was 70 years old.
Jo was born in Hibbing, Minnesota to Richard and Marilyn Milovich One of six children. Jo was athletic and loved to play sports in her youth. Most notably, she...
Marlene "Marty" Joanne Otterson
Jul 15, 2026
Marlene “Marty” Otterson, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, faithful servant of God, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at the age of 84. Her life was defined by unwavering faith, quiet generosity, a humble servant’s heart, and enduring love for her family.
She was born on January 24, 1942, in her parents' home in Clarks Grove, Bath Township, Freeborn County,...
Wade Allen Roeker
Jul 13, 2026
Wade Roeker, age 56 of Cottage Grove, Minnesota passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 13, 2026.
Funeral service will be at 11 AM on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at The Harbor Church, 11125 Pt. Douglas Dr. S.; Hastings, MN with a visitation from 9-11 AM prior to service. All are invited to a luncheon following service. Interment will take place at...
Chad Alan Schiller
Jul 10, 2026
Chad Alan Schiller, 65, of Cottage Grove, MN, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 10, 2026 at his home after a long and courageous battle of cancer.
Chad was born on March 24, 1961 in Redwood Falls, MN where his small town country boy roots took hold. He loved farm life and from a very young age worked alongside his brothers...
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