All Obituaries
Virginia Esther Johnson
February 11, 1937 – September 15, 2020
A graveside service will be held September 21 at 11a.m. Lake Auburn Moravian Cemetery Officiated by Pastor Rebecca Wold Freeman, Mount Olivet Lutheran Church.
Ginny died peacefully at her home after a brief illness. Brighton Hospice and Pillars of Shorewood Landing Senior Living Community helped her to complete her journey.
Ginny was born in Miltona Township, MN, to Otto and Alvina (Beyer) Weber. She was the...
Virginia Esther Johnson
February 11, 1937 – September 15, 2020
A graveside service will be held September 21 at 11a.m. Lake Auburn Moravian Cemetery Officiated by Pastor Rebecca Wold...
Sharon Sanvik Minnetonka
Sanvik, Sharon Louise age 81 of Minnetonka passed away on September 14, 2020. Preceded in death by her husband, Ralph; daughter, Nancy; parents, Albert and Myrtle Jackson; sister, Yvonne Nygaard. Survived by daughter, Gayl Lindeman (Paul); son, Sheldon (Jennifer); grandchildren, Tyler (Laura), Ethan and Andrew Lindeman, Jacob and Samantha Sanvik; sister, Frayne Seely; brothers, Dennis Jackson (Jerri) and Marshall Jackson (Luayne). Sharon was an avid bowler, golfer, bingo...
Sanvik, Sharon Louise age 81 of Minnetonka passed away on September 14, 2020. Preceded in death by her husband, Ralph; daughter, Nancy; parents, Albert and Myrtle Jackson; sister, Yvonne...
Karan Day-Banker Blaine
Day-Banker, Karan R, age 76, of Blaine, formerly of Minneapolis. Born July 27, 1944, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2020 due to complications with cancer. Survived by husband, Rullo Banker; children, Dan (Jeanne) Day; Susan (Joel) Schanke; grandchildren, Corey, Derek, Samantha & Andrew Day; numerous “fur” babies that gave her such unconditional love, and many more loving family members & friends. She worked tirelessly for almost 30 years at the Calhoun...
Day-Banker, Karan R, age 76, of Blaine, formerly of Minneapolis. Born July 27, 1944, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2020 due to complications with cancer. Survived by husband, Rullo...
Ruth Aronson Minnetonka
Ruth (Ruthie) Marie Aronson, passed away peacefully on September 5th, 2020 after a short illness. She was 93 years old. She was born September 4th, 1927 in Young America, MN. Ruth is preceded in death by her husband Dick, her brother Bill, sisters Dorothy, Laura, Gertrude, Betty, and Marion and by many friends. She is survived by her sister Nettie Glander, by her 3 children, Rick (wife Bobbie), Lynn, and Todd (wife Michelle). Grandchildren heather and Erica, Great Granchildren Stone, Gabby,...
Ruth (Ruthie) Marie Aronson, passed away peacefully on September 5th, 2020 after a short illness. She was 93 years old. She was born September 4th, 1927 in Young America, MN. Ruth is preceded in...
Ila Ronning Plymouth
Ronning, Ila
Our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away peacefully September 3, 2020. She was 97.
Ila was an inspiration to us all. Her strong faith was evident in her commitment to others. She always asked us “What did you do to help someone else today?”
Her love and devotion to her family was central to her role as our matriarch. Christmas dinners, birthdays, Thanksgiving – any celebration- were beautiful and loving productions....
Ronning, Ila
Our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away peacefully September 3, 2020. She was 97.
Ila was an inspiration to us all. Her strong faith was evident in her...
Frances Hey Medicine Lake
Hey, Frances Jean, age 86 of Medicine Lake, left us peacefully on August 31 to reunite with her beloved husband, Eugene, in heaven. She was one-of-a-kind and will be dearly missed by all her family and friends. Fran is survived by her daughters, Jacqueline (Jeffrey) and Carrie (Christopher); her grandchildren who gave her so much pride and inspiration, Jeffrey (Elizabeth), Jessica (Andrew), Hudson (Andrew) and Dirk, and her newest joy, her great-granddaughter, Emily Ann. Per her...
Hey, Frances Jean, age 86 of Medicine Lake, left us peacefully on August 31 to reunite with her beloved husband, Eugene, in heaven. She was one-of-a-kind and will be dearly missed by all her...
Lila Cargill Plymouth
Cargill, Lila M.
Age 87, of Plymouth passed away peacefully at home on August 31, surrounded by her devoted daughters. Preceded in death by parents Verner and Lisa; and by Dick Cargill. Born February 1, 1933 in Minneapolis, MN. A graduate of Hopkins High School, Lila attended the University of Minnesota and received her bachelor’s degree from Metro State University at age 57. Survived by sisters, Sonja Anderson & Bergit Carlson; daughters; Kari (Nathan Anderson), Kris (Dan Endy)...
Cargill, Lila M.
Age 87, of Plymouth passed away peacefully at home on August 31, surrounded by her devoted daughters. Preceded in death by parents Verner and Lisa; and by Dick Cargill. Born...
Mervin Larson Excelsior
age 73, of Excelsior, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020 at his home. Merv was born January 2, 1947 in Fairmont, MN, the son of Sylvan E. and Irene V. (Boettcher) Larson. He was raised on a farm in Martin County and attended East Chain School, graduating in 1965. He attended Augsburg College and graduated with a degree in Physical Education and Coaching. He worked as a phy-ed teacher and coached multiple high school sports before becoming a Certified Orthotist with Fairview Hospital. Merv...
age 73, of Excelsior, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020 at his home. Merv was born January 2, 1947 in Fairmont, MN, the son of Sylvan E. and Irene V. (Boettcher) Larson. He was raised on a farm...
Craig Hall Minnetonka
Hall, Craig Michael
cherished husband of Mary Wells Gorman, stepfather to Sarah Gorman and Elizabeth Gorman Shaw, beloved by Mary’s extended family, and also survived by a sister and her family. He was born in Jackson, Michigan, to Keith and Ennis Sherman Hall on November 18, 1947, and passed away on August 28, 2020 in Minnetonka.
Craig was an architect, structural engineer, and medical facility planner extraordinaire who began his career in Detroit and later worked at...
Hall, Craig Michael
cherished husband of Mary Wells Gorman, stepfather to Sarah Gorman and Elizabeth Gorman Shaw, beloved by Mary’s extended family, and also survived by a sister and her...
Vennette Kmetz Minnetonka
Kmetz, Vennette E., 92, of Minnetonka died August 14, 2020 at St. Therese at St. Odilia in Shoreview, MN.
Vennette was born to Philip and Mary (Koppes) Host in Browerville, MN on August 24, 1927. She and John Kmetz were united in marriage on May 26, 1948.
Vennette was a member of St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church. She was manager of Earl Plant Hardware and Peacock Alley in Wayzata for many years. She was also a very creative artist. From seamstress,...
Kmetz, Vennette E., 92, of Minnetonka died August 14, 2020 at St. Therese at St. Odilia in Shoreview, MN.
Vennette was born to Philip and Mary (Koppes) Host in Browerville, MN on August 24,...
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