Jonathan Scott Hedberg
April 17, 1982 - March 02, 2013
Obituary
MADISON- Jonathan S. Hedberg, age 30, of Madison, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2013, at UW Hospital after a skiing accident. He was born on April 17, 1982, in Edina, Minn., the son of Scott Hedberg and Catherine (Mahoney) Mensen. Jonathan married Kierre Nelson on August 6, 2011, in Minneapolis, Minn. He graduated from York University in Toronto, Canada, with honors in Communications. He was the Co-Captain for the hockey team at York. Jon played professional hockey in Germany and Texas, retiring in 2009. He moved to Madison with his wife in 2010. Jonathan was a partner and executive recruiter for the company he and his father shared, Hedberg Search. He was also a certified athletic trainer. He enjoyed hockey, skiing, golf, hunting, fishing, and traveling. Jon is survived by his wife, Kierre Hedberg of Madison; parents, Scott Hedberg of Edina, Minn. and Catherine Mensen; stepfather, Gerald Mensen; stepbrother, James Mensen all of Duluth, Minn.; brother-in-law, John Ryan Nelson of Minneapolis; father -in-law, John Nelson of Willmar, Minn.; and numerous other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents. A celebration of Jon’s life will be announced at a later date.
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Emily Wenstad
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Kierre and family, please know that I am thinking of you and wishing you peace. I can't imagine what you are going through. Words are not enough comfort I am sure, but I hope that you will find comfort in knowing how much I care and that I am thinking of you.
Emily, Chuck and boys
Bradenton, FL
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Thomas Harens
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I am so sorry Scott. My heart aches for you and my prayers are with you in comfort. Your old friend Thomas
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Dennis & Sharon Schlieckau
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Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. Know that there are people who care and are there for you if you need them. God bless Jonathan on his new journey and the entire Hedberg family.
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Teresa Fane
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Scott: I was so so sorry to hear about Jon. I remember him coming into the office on occasion and he was such a nice guy. My heart really goes out to you and all your family. My deepest sympathies are with you. Teresa