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Sharon M. Skytte

Sharon M. Skytte

Jun 28, 2026

Sharon Mae Skytte was born in Buffalo, Minnesota on January 4, 1939, to Edwin and Mabel Holmquist – the youngest of eight children. Their family was a loving home where God was honored. Sharon was raised and attended school in Buffalo and then went to the University of Minnesota for a Dental Hygiene degree. She married Stanley Skytte in 1962....

Joel Andrew Swaggert

Joel Andrew Swaggert

Jun 23, 2026

Joel Andrew Swaggert, born August 18, 1960, died peacefully at his home in Hopkins on Tuesday June 23rd after a long struggle with heart disease.

He grew up in Wayzata and graduated from Wayzata High School in 1978.

He attended the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and later earned his nursing degree from Minneapolis Community and Technical College.

He met his wife Linda at...

Leslie Robert Stenehjem

Leslie Robert Stenehjem

Jun 23, 2026

Leslie Robert Stenehjem

Our dearly beloved Leslie Robert Stenehjem, age 67, of Buffalo, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2026, surrounded by family after a courageous battle with esophageal cancer.

Leslie was born on October 22, 1958, at Fairview Hospital in Minneapolis. He was baptized and confirmed at All Saints Lutheran Church in Minnetonka, Minnesota.

He graduated from Minnetonka High School in...

Rhea Jean Schulz

Rhea Jean Schulz

Jun 21, 2026

Rhea was baptized at Grace Lutheran Church, Butler Pennsylvania. She was an active participant in church life at Glory of Christ Lutheran Church.

Rhea graduated from Valpariso University with her MLT and spent many years practicing and teaching lab students. She had a hard time staying still and continued working after "retirement".

Rhea married Donald Schulz in 1960 and was blessed with...

Dolores Marie Ullstrom

Dolores Marie Ullstrom

Jun 6, 2026

Celebrating the Life of Dolores Marie Ullstrom

Dolores Marie Ullstrom (née Komives), age 86, passed away peacefully at her home on June 6, 2026, just two days after celebrating her 86th birthday. True to her nature, Dolores found immense joy in life until the very end, leaving behind a legacy of love, intellect, and community.

Born in St. Paul, Minnesota, on June...

Donna Mae Weibel

Donna Mae Weibel

Jun 5, 2026

Donna Weibel, age 93, of Wayzata, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2026 surrounded by family.

Born January 27, 1933, Donna grew up in Dawson, Minnesota, and graduated from Dawson High School. She later earned a degree in Education from the University of Minnesota.

Donna worked as a Kindergarten teacher in Minnesota and later became a flight attendant for TWA.

In 1960,...

Marybeth Lemon Basten

Marybeth Lemon Basten

Jun 2, 2026

Marybeth Basten, 81, of Medina, MN, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2026. She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Betty and Lloyd Lemon.

Born in Cleveland, Ohio on September 11, 1944, Marybeth grew up alongside her two brothers Bob and Tom. Together, the three of them built a lifetime bond rooted during a childhood full of loving stories...

Diane Walker Stuebner

Diane Walker Stuebner

May 31, 2026

Diane Walker Stuebner, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend passed away on May 31, 2026 at the age of 94. She died peacefully in her sleep surrounded by loved ones.



Diane was born on December 12, 1931 in Pittsburg, Kansas to Virginia Greef Walker and Lawrence Walker. She enrolled at the University of Kansas, graduating in 1953 with a bachelor’s degree...

William Woodrow Hicks

William Woodrow Hicks

May 28, 2026

William Woodrow Hicks was born on January 14, 1944, at Eitel Hospital in Minneapolis. After moving to Sioux Falls, SD, for a few years for his Father’s job, his family of four moved back to MN to a home on Roblyn Avenue in St. Paul. He attended Gordon Grade School, and Central Senior High School, where he excelled in academics,...

Donald Burton Chase Jr.

Donald Burton Chase Jr.

May 26, 2026

Donald B. Chase Jr.,  “Bud” 95, passed away peacefully May 26,2026.Bud was born in Minneapolis, MN. , September 4, 1930, to John and Mabel Chase. He was a graduate of Southwest High School,and the University of Minnesota. He was a member of PSIU fraternity, and a USNR veteran. Founder of Conveyors and Hose Inc. Preceded in death by his wife,...

David Carr Conway

David Carr Conway

May 26, 2026

David Carr Conway, age 65, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2026, in Orono, Minnesota.

Born on December 15, 1960, David lived a life that left an impression on everyone fortunate enough to know him. He was impossible to overlook and was appreciated for his larger-than-life personality, infectious sense of humor, generous spirit, and relentless perseverance. Always curious about the world...

Gerald Bruce Bich

Gerald Bruce Bich

May 23, 2026

Gerald “Jerry” Bruce Bich, 84 years old, passed away May 23rd, 2026. Born August 27, 1941 in Dickinson, ND to the late Evelyn and Rudy Bich. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Linda Holthaus Bich, his brother Don Bich of Boise, ID and his brothers-in-law Jeff (Kathy) of La Crescent, MN and Mike (Kathy) of St. Paul,...

John Curtiss Noble

John Curtiss Noble

May 22, 2026

John Curtiss Noble passed away peacefully in his Key Largo home on May 22, 2026, with

his wife Linda by his side. John was born July 14,1930 in Evanston, IL and adopted from the

Cradle Adoption Agency by Curtiss and Georgiana Noble of Minneapolis. He will be

remembered for his love of family, strong spirit, independence, a deep love of country and

someone who...

Lee Richard Larson

Lee Richard Larson

May 21, 2026

Lee Richard Larson, 75, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2026, after a courageous battle with complications following his throat cancer treatment. He was born October 29, 1950, in Alexandria, MN, to Doris and Quentin (Bud) Larson. Lee grew up in Graceville, MN, and graduated from Southwest Minnesota State University. Growing up in western Minnesota where his father was a...

Donald Arthur Peterson

Donald Arthur Peterson

May 18, 2026

Donald Arthur Peterson, 98, of Plymouth, MN, went to visit his Lord on May 18, 2026. He was born March 3, 1928 in Northfield, MN to the late Arthur and Jewel (Johnson) Peterson. He was the loving husband of the late Eunice (Lee) whom he married on April, 13, 1957 in Fosston, MN.

Don graduated from St. Olaf College in Northfield,...

Maude June Wyffels

Maude June Wyffels

May 17, 2026

Maude June Wyffels (Krecklow), age 77, of Plymouth, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, May 17, 2026.

Maude grew up in southwest Minneapolis near Lake Harriet. During her youth, she trained in ballet with the Andahazy Ballet Company, beginning a lifelong love of the arts. She graduated from Regina High School in 1966 and later attended the University...

Paul E. Snuffer

Paul E. Snuffer

May 15, 2026

Paul E. Snuffer

Minneapolis – Paul Eugene Snuffer, 87, went home to be with the Lord in the early morning hours of Friday, May 15, 2026. He was born July 30, 1938 in Chicago, IL to the late Ross Fern and Harriet Zylpha Ruth Swingle Snuffer. On April 21, 1957, Paul made the most important decision of his life when he...

David Eugene Johnson

David Eugene Johnson

May 9, 2026

Dave Johnson, born April 23, 1965, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, passed away in his beloved home on May 9, 2026 in Medina, Minnesota at 61 years old.

Dave was an intelligent man with a sharp mind and an even sharper wit. He was well known for his dark sense of humor—often subtle, sometimes unexpected, and always memorable. He took great interest in...

Elaine Doreen Mueller

Elaine Doreen Mueller

May 2, 2026

Elaine Doreen Mueller of Independence, MN, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2026 at the age of 84 at Haven Homes in Maple Plain, MN.

Elaine was born on December 21, 1941, to Friendly and Deliah Wentland in Jamestown, ND. After graduating from Union College in Lincoln, NE, with a degree in Education, she worked as a teacher at Anoka Seventh-day...

Karen Reed

Karen Reed

Apr 29, 2026

Our beloved Karen found her own place in the firmaments when she passed away on April 29th at the age of 85. She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Elvera and Kenneth Holmquist.



She was born in St. Paul on March 14th, 1941, where her father was a hospital administrator and her mother a stay-at-home mom. From her earliest...

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