Madison, WI, Minnesota
Hedberg, Jonathan Scott age 30, of Madison, WI, passed away on Saturday, March 3, 2013, at University of Wisconsin Hospital after a skiing accident. He was born on April 17, 1982, in Edina, MN, the son of Scott Hedberg and Catherine (Mahoney) Mensen. Jonathan married Kierre Nelson, originally of Willmar, MN, on August 6, 2011, in Minneapolis, MN. Jonathan won the Minnesota State Hockey Championship with the Duluth East Greyhounds in 1998. He then played Major Junior Hockey for three years in the OHL (Ontario Hockey League). He was Co-Captain for the hockey team at York University in Toronto, Canada. The York Lions won the Queen's Cup in 2004. He graduated from York University in 2006 with honors in Communications. Jon played professional hockey in New York, Idaho, Pennsylvania, Texas, Mississippi and Germany. He retired in 2009, although continued to play in men's leagues. He moved with his wife to Madison, WI in 2010 to support her during residency training. Jonathan was Partner and Executive Recruiter for the company he and his father shared, Hedberg Search, specializing in investment management recruiting. He was also a certified athletic trainer. He enjoyed hockey, skiing, golf, hunting, fishing, and traveling. Jon also loved spending time with his friends, family and two dogs, Guinness and Heineken. Jonathan was loyal, adventurous, mischievous, the life of the party, and had a great sense of humor. Jon is survived by his wife, Kierre (Nelson) Hedberg of Madison; parents, Scott Hedberg of Edina, MN and Catherine Mensen of Duluth, MN; stepfather, Gerald Mensen and stepbrother, James Mensen also of Duluth; brother-in-law, John Ryan Nelson of Minneapolis, MN; father -in-law, John Nelson of Willmar, MN; and numerous other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Warren and Florence Mahoney of Minneapolis and Raymond and Betty Hedberg of Minneapolis. A gathering to celebrate Jonathan's life will be held at the Metropolitan Ballroom and Clubroom in Golden Valley, MN on March 16th from 7pm to midnight. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Jonathan's honor on the following website: http://www.youcaring.com/memorial-fundraiser/Memorial-for-Jonathan-Hedberg/45001
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
We are saddened by the news! I will always remember calling John over when we had sunday morning pancakes going. John was fun to feed......The Tice Family
Tice
March 19, 2013 | CO
Scott, At a small gathering at the club this morning, I heard the news of your son. I cannot express how sorry that I am. Sincerely, Debbie Wright
March 16, 2013
Dear Catherine,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You might not remember us, we are neighbors from Annunciation Church.
Sharon Ivers Meduna
Jackie Ivers Hartman
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March 16, 2013 | Hastings, MN
Scott and Catherine,
This quote has helped me with losing my loved ones too soon in my life, "The loss is immeasurable, but also immeasurable is the love left behind" -Felica Moran
I remember Jon's birthday parties because my brother always came home with great party favors. Remember the year you gave out baby ducks? Nate and I named ours Snickers and we had her for a long time. I had some questions about coaching hockey a few years back and emailed Jon and he gave me some helpful...
Amy Alt
March 12, 2013 | Chaska, MN
Scott:
I am so sorry to hear about the death of your son. I know how hard it is to lose a child having lost one of my own. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you remember your son and move forward during this difficult time.
Memories will keep you going and believe me you won't forget them over time. Please let me know if I can be of any help
Take care.
Lorrie Heimkes
Winona State
March 10, 2013
Catherine and family,
I have some wonderful memories and I want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary Nevers
March 10, 2013 | Eden Prairie, MN
