Obituaries

James Ross

James Ross

Sep 12, 2023

James “Jim” Robert Ross, age 76 of Cottage Grove, passed away surrounded by family on September 12th, 2023.

Funeral service will be 11 am, Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023, at Newport United Methodist Church, 1596 11th Avenue, Newport with visitation one hour prior.  Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis. 

Jim was born in St. Paul, MN to Hillard and...

Scott Edward Doucette

Scott Edward Doucette

Sep 10, 2023

Scott Edward Doucette was born on September 27, 1965 in Superior, Wisconsin to parents, Ronald and Sandra (nee Johnson). When Scott was 8 years old, the family moved to Anoka, Minnesota, and later to Cottage Grove, where he graduated from Park High in 1983. In high school, he was known as the class clown and with his boisterous voice excelled in...

Karel M. Steil

Karel M. Steil

Sep 8, 2023

Karel M. Steil (aka Bolka), age 77, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Sept 8, 2023.

She was born to Bill and Irma Bolka on Aug 22, 1946. She is survived by her husband of 55 yrs, Tom and children Eric, Julie (Stephen) Bien, and Kory (Gwen), sister Sharon Berry and twin Karen (Jim) Mardock, and six grandkids,...

Myrtice Degenstein

Myrtice Degenstein

Sep 8, 2023

Myrtice Marie Degenstein

May 24, 1933 - September 8, 2023

Myrtice "Myrt" Degenstein, age 90 of Cottage Grove, passed away on Friday, September 8, 2023.

Myrt enjoyed bingo, playing marbles and an occasional trip to the casino.

Myrt is survived by her children Dianne (Ken) Dorma, Denise (Richard) Huddle, John (Dawn) Wicklacz, Jody Wicklacz and Jason (Vickie) Degenstein; 7 grandchildren;...

David Ward

David Ward

Sep 7, 2023

David Ward, age 73 of Cottage Grove, formerly of St. Paul, passed away September 7, 2023.

Private services will be planned at a later date.

Joan Kobilka

Joan Kobilka

Sep 5, 2023

Joan Kobilka (nee Frahm), age 80, of Cottage Grove.

Joan passed peacefully Tuesday, September 5, 2023 while holding hands with her beloved husband of 62 years.

She was preceded in death by parents, Howard and Ferne; daughter, Susan Bauer; siblings, Gerald, Dean, Wayne, Charles Frahm, and Linda Kuchel. Joan is survived by husband, Ronald; son, Brian; grandchildren, Nicolas, Mason,...

Glenn Eugene Boyd

Glenn Eugene Boyd

Sep 4, 2023

Glenn Eugene Boyd, age 84, of Woodbury, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 4, 2023, while surrounded by his loving family and faithful dachshund companion, Baxter. Glenn is survived by his beautiful bride, Irene and son, James Boyd, Coolidge, Arizona and grandson, Ryan Boyd, Woodbury, Minnesota; three sisters, and one brother; as well as many nieces and nephews. He...

Lawrence Anthony Praml

Lawrence Anthony Praml

Sep 1, 2023

Lawrence Anthony Praml, age 84, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2023.

Larry was born on February 27,1939 in St Paul, MN to Joseph and Mildred Praml. And he spent his formative years in the West 7th neighborhood in St. Paul. He attended St Francis de Salles for elementary and St Thomas Academy for high school.

He...

Verna Carol Mortensen

Verna Carol Mortensen

Aug 31, 2023

Verna was born on December 2, 1940, in Cannon Falls, MN to Milton and Gladys (Anderson) Lundell. She grew up on the family farm with her brothers and sisters, remaining close to them all through her life. She graduated from Cannon Falls High School in 1958.

Verna married Marlyn Mortensen on December 4, 1982, they resided in Cottage Grove, MN....

Scott F. Lecher

Scott F. Lecher

Aug 27, 2023

Scott F. Lecher, age 68, passed away on August 27, 2023, with his beloved family by his side after a 3-year battle with lung cancer. Scott was the second born of the four children of Donald and Catherine (Hennessey) Lecher from Saint Paul.

The loves in his life were numerous. Most notably his children Jason Lecher (Tara Kreidermacher), Justin Lecher...

Andrew Lawrence Stickney

Andrew Lawrence Stickney

Aug 25, 2023

Andrew “Andy” Lawrence Stickney

Andy, age 64, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2023, from complications of a 30-year fight with early onset Parkinson’s disease. Survived by beloved wife and partner in life, Debra Stickney; son, Benjamin (Rachael) Stickney; siblings, Christopher (Kate), Steve, Barbara, Martin, James (Kathy), and David; and many nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by parents, Stephen...

Mark Allen Reiland

Mark Allen Reiland

Aug 23, 2023

Mark “Riggs, Marky” Reiland died unexpectedly on August 23rd. At the age of 58.

Mark is survived by his beloved wife, Karen; children Zachary and Abigal; siblings, Barry (Julie), Sue (Jeff) Grosslein, and mother Carol. He is preceded in death by his father, Harold.

Mark was born on October 28th 1964, in Roseville, MN, to parents Harold and Carol Reiland....

Gary R. Mathison

Gary R. Mathison

Aug 22, 2023

Gary R. Mathison, age 85, of St. Paul Park, passed away peacefully while surrounded by loving family on Tuesday, August 22, 2023.

Gary was born July 19, 1938, in St. Paul, Minnesota. On August 6, 1966, he was united in marriage with his beloved wife, Elizabeth. Gary and Betty enjoyed taking Caribbean cruises together each year. He retired from...

Edward John Fleege

Edward John Fleege

Aug 21, 2023

Edward John Fleege, 88, passed away after a five year battle with a blood condition in his home surrounded by his family on August 21, 2023.  Edward was born to Frank and Catherine Fleege on April 1, 1935.  He graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1957 with a B.S. in Civil Engineering, and received his Master’s of Science in Civil Engineering specializing in soils and highways from the University of Minnesota in 1958.   

Ed’s professional career was with...

Verlyn Lindemann

Verlyn Lindemann

Aug 19, 2023

Verlyn S. Lindemann, age 88, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 19, 2023.

Verlyn was born in Cumberland, Wisconsin on July 12, 1935, to William and Luella Lindemann. Shortly after graduating from New Richmond High School, he spent a year as a tank operator in the Army National Guard before enlisting in the United Stated Navy...

Ruth Ellen Tibbs

Ruth Ellen Tibbs

Aug 17, 2023

Ruth E. Tibbs, age 78 of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly with her family by her side on Thursday, August 17, 2023.

Ruth Ellen Tibbs, the daughter of Henry and Martha (Ambron) Sauerbrey, was born September 17, 1944, in Dairyland, WI.

Ruth graduated from Webster High School in 1963 and married Clayton E. Tibbs on January 8, 1966. They had...

Eileen Janelle Ksiazek

Eileen Janelle Ksiazek

Aug 16, 2023

Eileen J. Ksiazek, age 72 of Newport, passed away peacefully, with her family by her side on Wednesday, August 16, 2023.

She is survived by husband, James; children, Jodie (Kyle) Stensrud, James (Amy), and Sheila (Frank) Wirtz; grandchildren, Paige, Nicole, Ethan, Emma, Alex, James, and Ella; brother, Donald; and many loving nieces, nephews, and friends.

Eileen was preceded in death...

Lanell Renee Swymeler

Lanell Renee Swymeler

Aug 16, 2023

Lanell Renee Swymeler, age 81 of Woodbury, Minnesota, formerly of Seattle, Washington passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. Services will be held in Seattle, Washington.

Myrna Lou Taylor

Myrna Lou Taylor

Aug 15, 2023

Myrna Lou Taylor passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, August 15, 2023.

She is survived by her daughters, Lori (Craig) Freund of Cottage Grove and Lisa (Dan) Brookshaw of Ellsworth, WI; nine grandchildren, Mandy (Jay), Andrew, Nicole, Ashley (Jacob), Luke (Amanda), Blake, Michael, Jordan (Brendan), and Taylor; nine great grandchildren, Jason (Cierra), Faith, Mariah, Jayda, Pierce, Mace, Waylon,...

Barbara Ann Jankovich

Barbara Ann Jankovich

Aug 11, 2023

Barb was born August 6th, 1942 to Raymond and June Harris. She had 3 sisters, twins- Carol and Carolyn who died soon after birth, Beverly (Michael) Johnson, and two brothers Raymond (Patty) Harris and Charles Harris.

Her senior year of high school, Barb met “Ralphie” and they built a beautiful life together over the next 61 years. Barb liked to...

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