Obituaries
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....
Blake Furlong
Nov 12, 2022
Blake Allan Furlong, age 30, of Cottage Grove passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 12, 2022.
Blake will always be remembered for his compassion for others, caring nature, and awesome sense of humor. He was beautiful inside and out. Blake enjoyed golf, disc golf, gaming, and landscaping. He was a friend to many and will be greatly missed!
Blake is...
Anne Clark Lott
Nov 10, 2022
Anne Clark Lott, 80, of Cottage Grove, MN, passed away peacefully on November 10th, with family by her side. She was born to the late Doris and Fred Clark, on January 19th, 1942, in Visalia, CA. Anne grew up on the Riley family ranch in Corcoran, CA. She graduated from Corcoran High School in 1959, and attended the University of Southern California. Newly...
Roberta Giger
Nov 10, 2022
Roberta Jean Giger (nee Killough), 92, of Hudson passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on November 10, 2022.
Roberta will always be remembered as a wonderful mother, grandmother, homemaker, quilter, and great cook!
Survived by children, Susan (Chuck), Cyndy (Bob), Chris (Adam), Mary (Bill), Barb, and Ann (Greg); numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; sisters, Wanda, Norma, and Sharon; and...
Kevin Richard Krumrie
Nov 9, 2022
Kevin Richard Krumrie, age 64, of St Paul Park, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 9, 2022. No services are being held per Kevin's request.
Robert McDowell
Nov 9, 2022
Robert Hull McDowell died peacefully in his sleep on Nov. 9, 2022, in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. He was 94 years old and was preceded in death by his loving wife, Attje Sikkema McDowell.
Professor McDowell, or Bob as he was known by colleagues and friends, had an extraordinary career and life, excelling in both academia and creative pursuits. But he...
Joan Cowan
Nov 9, 2022
Joan Cowan, age 85, of Cottage Grove passed away at her home on Wednesday, November 9, 2022.
Joan devoted her life to being a wife, mother, and caretaker. Joan enjoyed playing games (especially Scrabble), cooking, travelling with the Men with Hope Gospel Singers, and hosting outdoor family cookouts. She was a loyal fan of Gopher Basketball and the Minnesota...
Charles E. Orme
Nov 3, 2022
Charles E. Orme, age 89, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 3, 2022.
Preceded in death by parents, Charles and Ruth Orme; granddaughter, Sarah Orme; sisters, Pat and Mary; and son-in-law, Randal Straus. Survived by loving wife of 68 years, Betty; children, Charlie, Philip (Connie), Patti Straus, Bob, and Jim (Kristine); 13 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren; siblings,...
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