Category: Memorial Service

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Glenn Pettit, who passed away on November 20, 2023, at the age of 103, leaving to mourn family and friends. Glenn joined Oak Grove in 1969. 

There will be a Memorial Service for Glenn Pettit at Oak Grove Presbyterian Church on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. The service will also be livestreamed on YouTube and Facebook for those unable to attend in person.

Following the service, you are invited to join the family and friends in the church social hall for lunch and continuing conversation around the table. Internment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

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Glenn A. Pettit
07/18/1920 – 11/20/2023
Born in Michigan to Blaine and Viola Pettit. He had two sisters Mary Lou and Louise. Was employed at Michigan Chemical where he met the love of his life Phyllis; wife of 77 years. He served in the Army Air Force during World War 2, and will be buried at Fort Snelling Cemetery. They moved to Bloomington, MN in 1969 where he worked for Rosemount Engineering as an engineer. Previously he had worked for Barber Coleman in Rockford, IL where his children grew up. He also volunteered as an engineer at their church Oak Grove Presbyterian Church.

Glenn enjoyed scratch art, woodworking, hunting and fishing. He spent 50 years fishing with friends and family at Pelican Lake near Orr, MN. He loved working in his workshop repairing, creating and inventing. Glenn enjoyed celebrating with his friends and family in many places near and far; while sitting on his deck, on the porch at the lake, at a picnic table, or over a cribbage game with a beer. He never met a stranger. He was loved by all who knew him.

He is preceded in death by his mother, father, two sisters, daughter Prudence and wife Phyllis. He is survived by his daughter Terry (Mike) Dooley; his son Bruce (Patricia) Pettit; three grandchildren Joshua (Carrie) Pettit, Alecia (John) Goode, and Chad Dooley; three great grandchildren Jackson, Jeffery, and Joseph Pettit; and lots of nieces and nephews.

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Bill Cross, who passed away on November 9, 2023, at the age of 78, leaving to mourn family and friends. Bill first joined Oak Grove in 2007. Services are pending, we will provide an update as we learn more.

Direct link to Jeff Beattie Memorial Service video (YouTube)

A Memorial Service for Jeff Beattie will be held at Oak Grove Presbyterian Church on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., with visitation at 9:30 a.m.

Following the service, you are invited to join the family and friends in the church social hall for brunch and continuing conversation around the table.

The service will also be livestreamed on YouTube and Facebook for those unable to attend in person.

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Chris Gilfillan Memorial Service: Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Chris Gilfillan, who passed away on October 30, 2023, at the age of 76, leaving to mourn family and friends.

Christina grew up in Zumbrota, Minnesota and was a mother to Peter and Elizabeth. After raising her children, she went on to help others by becoming a Chemical Dependency Counselor for several years until she retired. She had many friends and was always ready to have fun whether it be taking up a new hobby, traveling, volunteering at church or spending time with her Red Hat friends She loved her cats that held a special place in her heart.

She is survived by children, Peter (Shannon) Gilfillan and Elizabeth (Dave) Jacobson; grandchildren Alex, Sarah, Alexis, Olivia, Kate, Lauren and Sophia; sister, Trish (Dave) Rasmussen and many friends.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, Nov. 11 at Gill Brothers Funeral Home (9947 Lyndale Ave S, Bloomington) with visitation at 10:30 am. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the American Lung Association.

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Direct link to Memorial Service video (YouTube)

There will be a Memorial Service for Yvonne Erickson at Oak Grove Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Following the service, you are invited to join the family and friends in the church social hall for lunch and continuing conversation around the table.

The service will also be livestreamed on YouTube and Facebook for those unable to attend in person.

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It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Frank Hedgcock, who passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. Frank first joined Oak Grove in 2021.

A Celebration of Frank’s life will held in the Founders’ Ridge Chapel (6600 Auto Club Road, Bloomington 55438) at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 24, and later in Waukesha, Wisconsin. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to Oak Grove Presbyterian Church, Presbyterian Homes and Services Educational Assistance Program, or Presbyterian Disaster Relief.

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Link to Memorial Service archived video (YouTube)

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Angela Romeo, who passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2023, at the age of 92, leaving to mourn family and friends. Angela first joined Oak Grove in 2013.

We will gather together at Oak Grove on Friday, June 23, 2023, at 2:00 pm to remember our wonderful friend who will be greatly missed. The service will also be livestreamed on YouTube and Facebook for those unable to attend in person.

Following the service, you are invited to join the family and friends in Gideon Pond Hall for light refreshments and continuing conversation around the table.

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Link to archived video of Pat Wilson’s Memorial Service

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Patricia (Pat) Wilson, who passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023, at the age of 88, leaving to mourn family and friends. Pat first joined Oak Grove in 2010.

Join us for a memorial service to celebrate the life of Pat Wilson on Monday, June 5, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. We will gather together at Oak Grove to remember our wonderful friend who will be greatly missed. The service will also be livestreamed on YouTube and  Facebook for those unable to attend in person.

Visitation is at 10:00 a.m. prior to the service. Following the service, you are invited to join the family and friends in Gideon Pond Hall for lunch and continuing conversation around the table.

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It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Roger Hornnes, who passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023, at the age of 88, leaving to mourn family and friends. Roger first joined Oak Grove in 1969. 

His service will be held Tuesday, July 18 at 12:15 p.m., at Fort Snelling National Cemetery (7601 34th Ave S, Minneapolis 55450), Assembly Area #2, with full military honors.

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