Obituaries

James Conley

Mar 9, 2022

James “Jimmer” S. Conley, age 67, of South Saint Paul, Minnesota passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 9, 2022.

Preceded in death by mother, Marion and father, Sherman; parents, Sonny and Grace Gatz; and brothers, Robert and David. Survived by loving wife of 44 years, Helen; sons, Jason and BJ; sisters, Mary (Dan) Jorgensen, Patty Conley, and...

Marvin Birkeland

Mar 7, 2022

Marv Birkeland, age 84 of Cottage Grove, passed away surrounded by family on Monday, March 7, 2022.

Marv retired from the Refinery in 1999. He spent his later years travelling, camping, and hiking. He even enjoyed golf and bowling. Above all else, Marv was a family man; he treasured every precious moment with his family.

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Joy Simonds

Mar 1, 2022

Joy Celene Simonds (nee Rovie) was born on April 5, 1952 and passed peacefully at the age of 69 on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, while surrounded by her loving family.

Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dennis; parents, Sally and Ken; brother, Mark; and her close friends, Pennie and Mark Ramsay. Survived by son, Adam and...

Joann "Jo" Loetz

Feb 24, 2022

Joann Loetz, at 72 of Hastings, formerly of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully at home on February 24, 2022.

Private memorial services will be held.

Joann “Jo” Jeanette Loetz was born April 6, 1949 in Forest Lake, Minnesota to Irving and Clara Hawkins. She spent most of her early years in St. Paul before moving to...

Robert Radke

Feb 23, 2022

Robert Radke, age 78 of Hastings, passed away February 23, 2022 at home.

Memorial service will be 11 am, Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Cottage Grove United Church of Christ, 7008 Lamar Avenue S., Cottage Grove with visitation one hour prior.  Private interment at Cottage Grove Cemetery will take place at a later date.

Robert...

Nancy McGregor

Feb 22, 2022

Nancy Ann McGregor, age 84, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Tuesday, February 22, 2022.

Survived by loving husband of 65 years, Allan; children, Cheryl (Pat) Asay and Bruce (Karen); grandchildren, Erin, Michael, and Jacob; great-granddaughter, Pixel; and sister, Carol Ring.

Nancy was a talented porcelain painter and...

John Aga Jr.

Feb 20, 2022

John Bruce Aga Jr., age 67 of Woodbury, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 20, 2022.

John is survived by his wife, Patty; sons, David (Sierra) and Chris; grandchildren, Jacob, Kayla, Sophia, and Skylar.

John spent 30 years as a Special Agent doing background investigations for federal government security clearances.  He met a wide range...

Cassandra (Cassy) Tucker

Feb 19, 2022

Cassandra Nichole Colter Tucker

Cassy passed away on Saturday February 19, 2022.  She has left a hole in our hearts but many, many loving memories.

Cassy was born on Sunday October 4, 1981.  She studied International Business and Finance at Inver Hills College, attended Henry Sibley High School and Eagan High School, was a Sales...

Marilyn Kamin

Feb 18, 2022

Marilyn (Lynn) Kamin (Bergeron) passed away on 2/18/22, due to complications from ALS.

We will remember her by her beautiful smile, contagious laugh, and kind personality. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and a compassionate friend to many. Lynn loved to travel, play bingo, play cards and be with family and friends.

She...

Lyle "Lee" Kanada

Feb 15, 2022

Lyle "Lee" Leslie Kanada, age 55, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully in his home on February 15, 2022.

Preceded in death by his mother and stepfather Diana and Gary Pulkrabek. Survived by his father and stepmother Leslie and Bonita Kanada, sisters Christine Kanada, Amy Kanada, Lisa ReMine, Sara Kanada, and many loving nieces and nephews.

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Debra Hanson

Feb 14, 2022

Debra Hanson, 77, of Cottage Grove, MN, passed into our Lord’s presence on Monday, February 14, 2022, at her home surrounded by family.  Debra was born on September 27, 1944, in Belmond IA, the daughter of Harold and Marjory Wolf.  She was married to her high school sweetheart, Charles “Sonny” Hanson, from June 2, 1961, until his death on May 1,...

DeLois Miller

Feb 14, 2022

DeLois Jane Miller, age 91, of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, formerly of Cottage Grove, Minnesota passed away Monday, February 14, 2022 after receiving a beautiful bouquet of flowers on Valentine’s Day from her prayer group. She was born in Red Wing, Minnesota on April 4, 1930 to parents, Earl and Viola Books. She had three brothers, George, Glenn, and Walter;...

Ruth "Rie" Pommerening

Feb 13, 2022

Ruth Marie “Rie” Pommerening, age 93, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, February 13, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Waterloo, Iowa on March 8, 1928, to Charles Lawrence and Ruth Meehan. They later moved to White Bear Lake. She married the love of her life, Hank Pommerening on...

Juanita Penwell

Feb 6, 2022

Juanita (Maring) Penwell

October 12, 1932 ~ February 6, 2022

Juanita E. (Maring) Penwell, loving wife, mother and grandmother, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 6, 2022 at age 89, with family by her side. Juanita grew up in Ottumwa, Iowa and was active in church where she played the...

James "Jim" Long

Feb 5, 2022

James M. “Jim” Long, age 70, of Cottage Grove & IBEW 110, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 5, 2022 while surrounded by his loving family.

Preceded in death by parents, Melvin and Evangeline; and sisters, Mary Williams and Beth. Survived by wife, Teri; son, Joe; sister, Barb; and other family and friends.

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