Obituaries
Leida Pommerening
Feb 12, 2023
Leida Pommerening, 88, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 12, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene; parents; son, Donovan; and an infant son.
Leida will be missed by her children, Vince (Mary) Pommerening, Todd Pommerening, and Connie (Bill Voje) Pommerening; grandchildren, Nicole (Adam) Lucking, Donovan (Ashley) Conaway, Samantha Pommerening, and Sydney Pommerening; great-grandchildren,...
John Dunaski
Feb 9, 2023
John "Bob" Dunaski, 93, of South St. Paul, died Thursday, February 9, 2023 at his home.
He was preceded in death by his son, Kenneth; wife, Margaret; brother, Jerome; and parents, Albert and Odelia.
Bob will be missed by son, Bill Dunaski; daughter-in-law, Judy Dunaski; and other family and friends.
Graveside service will be Tuesday, April 11 at 11:30 AM...
Joan Deshler
Feb 6, 2023
Joan F. "The Boss" Deshler, age 80 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 6, 2023.
Joan Frances Deshler was born September 23, 1942 to Shirley J. and Wallace F. Greely. She grew up in Robbinsdale, MN and moved to St. Paul Park where she met Frank. They were married on April 6, 1963. They lived in St....
Susan Seaton
Feb 2, 2023
Susan Seaton, age 76, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on Feb 2, 2023.
Survived by husband, Leroy; children, Tony (Matt), Traci (Doug), and Troy (Peggy); four grandchildren; one great grandson; and other loving family and friends.
Celebration of Life 1 PM with visitation beginning at 11 AM, Friday, Feb 17, 2023...
Beverly Raun
Feb 2, 2023
Beverly "Bev" Ann Raun, age 69 of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly and surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, February 2, 2023.
Bev was born on January 22, 1954 in Warren, Ohio to Leslie and Lavonne (nee Lloyd) Menk. She graduated from Bloomington Lincoln High School in 1972. Bev married Kevin Raun on July 14th, 1973 and would be...
Jerome W. Welch
Jan 30, 2023
Jerome William Welch, age 61, of Woodbury, MN, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023.
Preceded in death by parents, John and Nancy; and sister Mary. Survived by siblings, John, Jim, Esther, Joe, Cathy, and Pat; many nieces and nephews; and great nieces and nephews.
A special thank you to all staff from ACR Homes on Preserve Trail in Woodbury for your...
Barbara Pilot
Jan 27, 2023
Barbara Ann Pilot, 63, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 27, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas, and her parents, Sigurd and Janet.
Barbara will be missed by her children, Michael (Jenna) Pilot, Kristina (Samuel) Banitt, and Matthew Pilot; grandchildren, Logan, Hudson, Austin, Rylan, and Stella; brothers, Lawrence and David; many nieces; nephews;...
John J. Lenartz
Jan 23, 2023
John J. Lenartz, age 98, of Woodbury, formerly of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 23, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family.
Preceded in death by three sisters; and son-in-law. Survived by devoted wife of 74 years, Rosemary; children, Tim, Kathy, Dan, and Annette; eleven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and other loving family and friends.
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Betty Mae Gee
Jan 21, 2023
Betty Mae Gee, 83, of Cottage Grove, MN and Polk City, FL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 21, 2023.
Betty was a very proud teacher of 32 years in South St. Paul.
She was preceded in death by her son, Ronald; parents, WH and Lillie; and brothers, Clinton and WH, Jr.
Betty will be deeply missed by her husband...
Betty Wenger
Jan 21, 2023
Betty Wenger, age 95, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023.
Betty will always be remembered as a farmer-at-heart and a lifetime member of The American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Betty loved to play BINGO and loved to garden, she even received a Master Gardener Award from Gov. Tim Pawlenty and his wife.
She is survived by her children, Ronnie (Gloria),...
Dale Marquardt
Jan 20, 2023
Dale Marquardt, age 94, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 20, 2023.
Funeral Service 11 AM with visitation beginning at 9:30 AM, Saturday, February 11, 2023 at All Saints Lutheran Church, 8100 Belden Blvd, Cottage Grove, MN 55016. Interment will follow at Cottage Grove Cemetery.
Dale Edward Marquardt was born March...
Judith Woods
Jan 18, 2023
Judy Woods, 76, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 18th, 2023, after a lengthy fight with many complex health issues. She was surrounded by her loved ones.Judy was a staunch and passionate advocate for the community in which she lived, and devoted much of her free time, energetic solutions, and care to many causes, including her commitments to Newport Planning...
Lucille Scott
Jan 18, 2023
Lucille "Lucy" Scott, age 82 of Cottage Grove, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at the Woodbury Health Care Center.
Lucy will always be remembered for her love of crossword puzzles and being a member of the All Saints quilting group.
She is survived by her husband, Richard; daughters, Kaye (Stuart) and Kelly; and siblings, Elmer (Judy), Leroy...
Shirley Ann Wheeler (nee Gillum)
Jan 16, 2023
Shirley Ann Wheeler (nee Gillum)
Age 89, of Cottage Grove formerly of Woodbury
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mom, Shirley Ann Gillum Wheeler, at the age of 89. Shirley was married to the love of her life, Hal Wheeler, for 54 years before he passed away in December 2010. She battled...
Janice Fredette
Jan 14, 2023
Janice Fredette was born in St. Paul, MN, on January 15, 1939. She passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023, following a short illness. Janice was a loving wife and mother who lived in Cottage Grove, MN for many years.
Janice loved working in her yard, planting flowers, and designing and planting Fairy gardens. Janice also loved to travel. She...
Robert Fulmer
Jan 14, 2023
Robert Fulmer, 80, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Saturday, January 14, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol, and sister, Doris.
Robert will be missed by his children, David (Denise) and Susan Fulmer; grandchildren, Katie, Sam, Sarah, and Ella; and other family and friends.
Private interment at Cottage Grove Cemetery.
Theodore James Loetz Jr.
Jan 12, 2023
Theodore James Loetz Jr. was born October 2, 1947 in Brownwood, Texas to Theodore Sr. and Adelaide Loetz. He grew up in Marquette, Iowa. Ted entered active duty in the US Marine Corp and was stationed in Vietnam. While visiting a small cafe in Windom, Minnesota, he met the love of his life, Joann Hawkins. They were united in marriage...
Lynda Olson
Jan 4, 2023
Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Lynda Rae Olson (Jarvis) of Janesville, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2023, at the age of 79 years.
Memorial service will be 11 am, January 14, 2023, at the Cottage Grove United Church of Christ, 7008 Lamar Avenue S., Cottage Grove with visitation starting at 9 am until the time...
Michelle Geraghty-Burns
Dec 29, 2022
Michelle Marie Geraghty-Burns, age 67, of Cottage Grove, MN, formally from Maplewood, MN, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, December 29th, 2022.
Michelle was born on June 28th, 1955, to Rhoda Esther (Vogelgesang) Geraghty and John Willard Geraghty.
Michelle worked for 34 years with the MN Department of Transportation and Department of Revenue. In 2005 she took an...
Pauline Callahan
Dec 29, 2022
Pauline was born on April 19, 1938, the second of four children to Truman and Viola Gavle. She grew up on a farm a few miles north of Emmons, the Gateway to Minnesota. Always a good student and especially devoted to her family, even at a very young age, she made many life-long friends in Emmons. Pauline left for nurse's...
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