Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Norman Dale Ligtenberg
Aug 7, 2023
Norman Dale Ligtenberg, age 74, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 7, 2023.
Norman was born on May 28, 1949 in Parkston, South Dakota and grew up on a farm near Corsica, South Dakota and graduated high school there. Received a Chemical Engineering degree from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in 1971. Retired from...
Jo Ann Moore
Aug 5, 2023
Marilyn Joan (Jo Ann) Moore; maiden name Schneider, died peacefully at Saint Benedict’s on August 5th, 2023 in Monticello, Minnesota, at the age of 90.
Jo Ann is survived by her children, Gwendolyn (Peter) Newell and Douglas (Cindy) Moore. Grandchildren, Jessica (Jesse) and Vincent. Two great grandchildren, Easton and Emmitt. She is preceded in death by her husband, Clarence (Bud)...
Maren Louise Heil
Aug 4, 2023
Maren Louise Heil entered into eternal rest on Friday, August 4, 2023.
Maren is survived by her husband, Bruce; sons, Jonathan and James (Nichole); 4 granddaughters and 1 grandson; brother, Armand; sister, Vereen; and several loving uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents and parents-in-law.
Maren Louise Peterson was born on January 1,...
Mary Elaine Marsolek
Aug 3, 2023
Mary Marsolek, age 78, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 3, 2023.
Mary will always be remembered as a woman of deep faith; she knew her Bible well and enjoyed attending church at King of Kings in Woodbury. She will be greatly missed by her children and grandchildren, who were the best part of Mary’s life.
Mary...
Adam Lee Erickson
Aug 3, 2023
Adam Lee Erickson
June 9, 1985 – August 3, 2023
At 38 years young, our beautiful boy, Adam, lost his battle with mental illness and joined his beloved Grandparents in heaven. Adam was a magical person who fought through life at every turn and helped so many others along his way.
Adam graduated from Park Sr. High School in 2003,...
Gladys M. Gilbertson
Aug 3, 2023
Gladys M. Gilbertson of Clarksville, was born on October 3, 1925 in Red Wing, Minnesota to Gudmund and Patronella Johnson. She passed away on August 3, 2023, in Clarksville, Arkansas, at the age of 97. She was of the Pentecostal faith.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Virgil Gilbertson; her son, Larry Alan Gilbertson; her sisters,...
Barbara J. Seefeldt (nee Meador)
Aug 2, 2023
Barbara J. Seefeldt (nee Meador), age 86, of St. Paul Park, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 2, 2023.
Barbara J. Meador was born on November 5, 1936 to Richard (Glenn) and Helen Meador who were residents of Inver Grove Heights Minnesota. Barbara lived in Inver Grove Heights as a child and then moved with her parents to St. Paul...
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