Obituaries

Oct 1, 2021

Jerome “Jerry” Donald Dudzinski, age 72 of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on October 1, 2021.

Jerry was the ultimate family man; he loved his children and grandchildren very much. Jerry enjoyed gardening and being an active member of The Church of St. Rita. Over the past years, Jerry devoted himself as a full-time caregiver to his...

Oct 1, 2021

Celebration of Life will be 1:00 - 5:00 PM, Saturday, October 23, 2021 at the Second Street Depot, 320 2nd St. E., Hastings, MN, 55033.

Lisa Schiller, age 54 of Cottage Grove formerly of Hastings, was an incredibly selfless mother, grandmother, and friend. She passed away peacefully, in her home, after an inspiring battle with...

Sep 30, 2021

Michael “Mike” Robert Hilsuk, age 66 of Saint Paul, passed away unexpectedly on September 30, 2021.

Mike will be greatly missed and always remembered for his great sense of humor, good spirit, and kind heartedness. Mike was the kind of guy who would give you the shirt off his own back. He loved to read, listen to...

Sep 28, 2021

Charles “Chuck” Duede, age 77, of Cottage Grove, passed away while surrounded by loving family on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 after a four-year battle with cancer.

Chuck was born on December 21st, 1943 in Minneapolis, MN. Chuck and his older brother Dave were raised by their mother, Gladys, and maternal grandparents, Herman & Clara. He grew up...

Sep 27, 2021

Alton Bushman, age 81, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 27, 2021.

Alton was born on April 13, 1940 in Albert Lea, MN to parents, Arno Herman and Anna Marie (nee Bolgendorfer) Bushman, who were immigrants from Germany. He married Marlys (nee Berg) on September 1, 1962 and they just celebrated their 59th wedding...

Sep 25, 2021

Michael James Michener

On Saturday, September 25, 2021, Michael James Michener, loving father, son and brother, passed away at the age of 39.  Michael was born to Duane and Beverly Michener on August 23, 1982, in Cottage Grove, Minnesota.  On November 24, 2014, Michael became a father to Jackson Thomas Michener who quickly became his pride and...

Sep 24, 2021

Rosalinda Garcia Chavez, age 78, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on September 24th, 2021.

Rose was born in Brownsville, Texas and lived in California prior to moving to Cottage Grove, MN and enjoying the past 45 years in a community she loved.

Rose was a sweet, caring and loving woman who always put others...

Sep 24, 2021

Neil Ganther, age 76 of Cottage Grove passed away September 24, 2021.

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, October 10, 2021 from 2-5 pm at The American Legion, Post 98, 328 Broadway Ave., St. Paul Park.  Private interment will be held at a later date.

Neil was born September 13, 1945 in...

Sep 23, 2021

David Schurmeier, age 61 of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on September 23, 2021.

David James Schurmeier was born November 5, 1959 in St. Paul to John and Joylyn (Heath) Schurmeier.  He grew up in Cottage Grove and graduated from Park High School in 1978.  David worked at the Ford Plant in St. Paul for a short...

Sep 23, 2021

William “BJ” Jeske Jr., age 35 of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on September 23, 2021 at Woodwinds Hospital.

BJ was born April 8, 1986 in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba to William “Bill” Sr. and Sophia (Jaso) Jeske.  In his early years while his dad served in the military, they lived in Jacksonville, FL, Corpus Christi, TX and...

Sep 23, 2021

Doralene Agnes (nee Collette) Lynch, age 95 passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 23, 2021.

Doralene (Dolly) was born August 23, 1926 in Verona, North Dakota, the youngest of 8 children of Frank and Ida Mae (LaFond) Collette.  She grew up in Austin, MN, where her first job was working for the Austin Daily Herald newspaper.  Dolly...

Sep 23, 2021

Lillian (nee Rongley) Berghammer, age 90 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully at her home on September 23, 2021.

She was born March 11, 1931 in Canton, Minnesota to Carl and Blanche Rongley.  She is preceded in death by her husband John; brother Clair Rongley; sisters Doris Fuller and Marlys Isaacson.  Survived by daughter Gale (Craig) Belk;...

Sep 22, 2021

Scott Vickers, age 64 of West St. Paul, passed away unexpectedly on September 22, 2021.

Scott Patrick Vickers was born November 28, 1956 in West St. Paul to Byron “Bing” and Elizabeth “Betty” Vickers.  He graduated from Henry Sibley High School in 1974 and attended Brown Institute for a short time and went on to work at...

Sep 19, 2021

Heather LeClair Evans, age 41 of Cottage Grove, passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 19, 2021.

Heather was born on September 7, 1980 to Tom and Cindy LeClair; she will forever be known as their “Baby Girl” and was the absolute “dream daughter.”

Heather was a successful businesswoman and flourished in her career at Capella...

Sep 18, 2021

Paul J. Hofmann, age 57 of Fergus Falls, formerly from Cottage Grove, beloved brother and uncle, passed away unexpectedly due to natural causes on September 18, 2021.

Paul was born on October 23, 1963 in St. Paul, Minnesota. He was the fourth child of Robert and Darlene (Dunbar) Hofmann. Paul grew up in Cottage Grove, Minnesota where...

Sep 18, 2021

Marjorie Ann Severeid was born in Minneapolis, MN on August 31, 1953 to Vinal and Doris Severeid.  She passed away peacefully at Gables Care Center at Norris Square in Cottage Grove, MN under the care of Optage Hospice on September 18, 2021 at age 68.

Marge grew up and lived in Rochester, MN for 64 years. She...

Sep 16, 2021

Bob Branchaud, age 97, of Cottage Grove, formerly of St. Paul, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 16, 2021. Preceded in death by wife of 56 years, Joyce. Survived by daughters, Kate Jones and Carol (Bruce) Fox; four grandchildren; ten-great grandchildren; and other loving family and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM...

Sep 16, 2021

MaryAnn Gervais, age 87 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2021 at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Alexandria, MN.

MaryAnn is preceded in death by her husband, Daniel; sons, Danny Mark, and Gary; parents, Ed and Ida Lavalle; and three siblings.

She is survived by her children, Ronald (Donna), Diana, Bonnie (Dan)...

Sep 14, 2021

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