All Obituaries
Alton Ray Plymouth
Ray, Alton, Age 92, passed away on March 31, 2020.
Alton grew up on a farm in Townsend Township (near Clyde, Ohio), and joined the Navy after high school. He was too young but his mother signed the papers so he could go in right away; one of his friends wanted to join him, so she signed papers for him, too! He served as a Seaman on the USS Leyte.
After World War II ended Alton went back to Ohio, but his adventures were not over; he headed to Wyoming to...
Ray, Alton, Age 92, passed away on March 31, 2020.
Alton grew up on a farm in Townsend Township (near Clyde, Ohio), and joined the Navy after high school. He was too young...
James Morris Wayzata
We are heartbroken at the loss of James Francis Morris age 60, who passed away peacefully, but unexpectedly on March 31, 2020. Jim spent his early years in New York before moving to Minnesota as a teenager. He was a true Minnesotan and remained in the Wayzata area for the better part of his life. As a teen he played neighborhood pond hockey, which sparked a love for the sport that he shared with his son.
Jim loved the outdoors, and throughout his life was a runner, cyclist, fisherman,...
We are heartbroken at the loss of James Francis Morris age 60, who passed away peacefully, but unexpectedly on March 31, 2020. Jim spent his early years in New York before moving to Minnesota...
Gloria Hays Plymouth
Gloria Jean Hays was born in Gays Mills, Wisconsin, raised in the Kickapoo River Valley. Though she lived in the Twin Cities area for most of her adult life, Gloria proudly claimed her Kickapoogian roots. Her mother was a one-room school teacher in the valley and the family lived above her father’s hardware store until WWII. The family moved to Denver during the war where Gloria attended Morey Junior High and learned about big city life. Gloria lived on the family homestead after the...
Gloria Jean Hays was born in Gays Mills, Wisconsin, raised in the Kickapoo River Valley. Though she lived in the Twin Cities area for most of her adult life, Gloria proudly claimed her...
Doris Bagaus Spring Park
Bagaus, Doris L. “Chic” age 89 of Spring Park, previously of New Hope, MN and 39 years in McAllen/Mission TX. Died 3/23/20. Preceded in death by the love of her life and husband of 68 years, Duane E. “Rudy” Bagaus. Survived by son, Dan; daughters, Cindy (Diane), Nancy (Mark). The family wishes to thank Interim Hospice, her Caregivers, MN Oncology and all her friends and family who gave their love. Celebration of life to be held at a later date....
Bagaus, Doris L. “Chic” age 89 of Spring Park, previously of New Hope, MN and 39 years in McAllen/Mission TX. Died 3/23/20. Preceded in death by the love of her life and husband of 68...
Avis Leupke New Hope
Leupke, Avis Jeanette age 92 of New Hope, Minnesota passed away peacefully to join Jesus on March 18, 2020. Preceded in death by her husband, Donald Leupke; son, David; parents, Alfred and Helga Pederson; 8 sisters and 4 brothers. Survived by sons, Steven (Shelley), Robert, and Dan (Nancy); daughter-in-law, Evelyn; 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. May her loving soul rest in peace with Jesus. Private family services were held.
Leupke, Avis Jeanette age 92 of New Hope, Minnesota passed away peacefully to join Jesus on March 18, 2020. Preceded in death by her husband, Donald Leupke; son, David; parents, Alfred and...
Peter Kirby Woodbury
Peter Erickson Kirby age 41 of Woodbury, Minnesota passed away unexpectedly on March 18, 2020.
Peter is preceded in death by his grandmother, Joyce Erickson Atkinson.
Peter is survived by the love of his life, Laurel Dierbeck Kirby of almost 2 years. They were married on June 10, 2018 in Wayzata, MN on the shores of Lake Minnetonka that Peter loved so much. Peter is lovingly remembered by his two sons, Jack (11) and Blake (8); mother, Debbie Kirby; brother, Brian Kirby...
Peter Erickson Kirby age 41 of Woodbury, Minnesota passed away unexpectedly on March 18, 2020.
Peter is preceded in death by his grandmother, Joyce Erickson Atkinson.
Peter is...
Conrad Teichert Minnetonka
Age 88, died peacefully surrounded by his family on March 6, 2020, after an over decade long struggle with Alzheimer’s. Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Marilynn. Survived by his brother, Ralph (Judy) Teichert of Sutton’s Bay, MI; daughters, Nancy Hohbein, Plymouth; Lisa Johnson (Paul), Wildwood, MO; Cynthia Holmquist (Daniel), Plymouth; Susan Knoll (David), Plymouth; son, Matthew, Minnetonka; and eleven grandchildren. The funeral will be held when conditions permit.
Age 88, died peacefully surrounded by his family on March 6, 2020, after an over decade long struggle with Alzheimer’s. Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Marilynn. Survived by his...
Linda Podiak Plymouth
Podiak, Linda Jean (Emch) age 75 passed away on February 29, 2020. Born in Toledo Ohio, Linda had an extraordinarily positive attitude and zest for life. She was a loving and dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother. Preceded in death by parents, Howard and Betty Emch, and brother, Larry Emch. Survived by husband of 55 years, Donald Podiak; daughter, Karen; son, Brad and wife Marny; grandchildren, Charles, Lucas and Eleanor Podiak; brothers, Ron and Pete Emch, and extended family and...
Podiak, Linda Jean (Emch) age 75 passed away on February 29, 2020. Born in Toledo Ohio, Linda had an extraordinarily positive attitude and zest for life. She was a loving and dedicated wife,...
Ryan Tofteland Long Lake
Tofteland, Ryan Arlyn
Age 40, of Orono, passed away peacefully at home February 28, 2020, after more than three and a half years with ALS. He was surrounded by his family in a room overflowing with love.
Ryan is survived by his wife, Martha; son, Finn (8); daughter, Liv (5); parents, Steven and Julie Tofteland of Luverne, Minn.; siblings, Jason (Kate), Rachel (Brandon) and John; grandmother, Marguerite Johnson; and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
At the...
Tofteland, Ryan Arlyn
Age 40, of Orono, passed away peacefully at home February 28, 2020, after more than three and a half years with ALS. He was surrounded by his family in a room...
Sally Schmitt Deephaven
Sally Ann Schmitt of Deephaven, died on Feb. 27, 2020, happily indebted to her friends and family for many years of much love and conversation.
Her 40 year copywriting career in the Twin Cities included stints at Fingerhut, Studio One, Carlson Marketing Group, and Penn Garritano, with a few years of self-employment before, during and after. When she wasn’t writing, Sally exercised her creative skills as a cook, a baker, a VW “bug” restorer, a gardener, and an amateur...
Sally Ann Schmitt of Deephaven, died on Feb. 27, 2020, happily indebted to her friends and family for many years of much love and conversation.
Her 40 year copywriting career in the Twin Cities...
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