Obituaries

Apr 25, 2026

Parry, Barbara Macdonald

Orono, MN – In loving memory of our mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Barbara Macdonald Parry, age 98, of Orono, MN passed away on April 25, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Verna Ellison; husband, William Gordon Macdonald; son, Thomas William Macdonald, and husband, James Thomas Parry. She...

Apr 22, 2026

Kenneth Peter Nyquist, age 73, of Plymouth, MN, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Colburn Nyquist; mother, Gloria (Schommer) Dalbotten; sister, Kathy (Nyquist) Nelson; step-brother, David Olson.

Ken's successful career in retail merchandising began at Dayton's Department Store, where he met his future wife of 43 years, Diane...

Apr 15, 2026

Nina Romer Osberg, lovingly known as "Nini"

December 14, 1944 — April 15, 2026

Nini of Plymouth, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by family after a long battle with Alzheimer's.

Born to Samuel and Edna Romer in Brooklyn, NY, Nini spent much of her youth traveling with her parents before the family settled...

Apr 14, 2026

Robert DeMarce (Bob), age 85, of Burnsville, MN, passed away peacefully at home on April 14, 2026.

He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Marilyn DeMarce; three children, Lisa Garbe (Bill), Spenser DeMarce (Sarah), and Rory DeMarce (Tom); grandchildren Nick Garbe, Ally Herheim (Brandon), and Tanner Douglas (Taisha); great-grandchildren, Emerie and Kip Douglas; siblings...

Apr 13, 2026

Barbara A. Bowen, 80, of Wayzata, MN, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2026.

Barb was born on June 4, 1945, in St. Louis, Missouri. She attended the University of Missouri, where she earned a degree in English and was a proud member of the Gamma Phi Beta sorority. It was at Mizzou that she met the...

Apr 7, 2026

BLAIR LOWELL JOHNSON, age 73, died on April 7th at Mount Olivet Careview Home, Minneapolis, MN.

He was born July 28, 1952, in Minneapolis to Margaret and Lowell A. F. Johnson. Blair graduated from Wayzata High School and later from Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, MN. His primary employment was with ThermoKing of Bloomington, MN.

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Apr 3, 2026

Albert, Teresa Ann

81, passed away peacefully, Friday, April 3, 2026.

Loving mother and devoted grandmother and great-grandmother, she cherished time with her family, especially attending her grandchildren's sporting events. She enjoyed sewing and worked as a cosmetologist.

Preceded in death by her parents and husband, John. She is survived by children, Sandra...

Apr 1, 2026

Becker, Bernelda V. "Bernie"

Age 98 of St. Louis Park, passed away April 1, 2026. Born in Eureka, South Dakota, she lived a full life of faith and possessed a strong and resilient spirit.

Following her retirement as an executive secretary at Fingerhut, she kept active with a variety of pursuits and interests as well...

Apr 1, 2026

William (Bill) Bradley

Age 81 of Wayzata passed away April 1, 2026 after

complications of a stroke. Bill was known for his

entrepreneurial success, quick wit and spirit of adventure.

Preceded in death by his loving parents Leon and Mary Ruth

Bradley and sister Becky(Chip) Newcomer of Kansas City....

Mar 31, 2026

Susan Marie Schmid Morrison

July 6, 1939 – March 31, 2026

Morrison, Susan Marie Schmid, known to family and friends as Sue, and to her family as "Gagy," passed away peacefully on March 31, during Easter week, surrounded by the adoration and love of her family and caregivers. She was 86 years old.

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Mar 30, 2026

James Jeffrey Lynch, age 55, of Minnetonka, MN passed away on March 30, 2026. Born in Syracuse, NY in 1970.

Jim was a loving, dedicated father and spouse. Jim grew up on Grand Island, NY and met his great love, Jennifer, in 1997. They were married in 2000 and later welcomed their beautiful daughters. Jim treasured his...

Mar 28, 2026

Betty Dempsey Baggott, 91, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on March 28, surrounded by her family. Her life was a radiant testimony of faith, family, church, and community, lived with grace, humor, and a heart fully devoted to God.

Born on January 29, 1935, in Augusta, Georgia, to Jack and Bessie Dempsey, Betty was...

Mar 27, 2026

Walford A. Schwab (Wally), age 87 of Chanhassen, MN, died peacefully on March 27, 2026 at Ridgeview Hospital in Waconia, MN.

Wally was born on June 16th, 1938 in Bloomington, IL. He is the son of the late Dorothea Juilane Schwab (Dea) and the late Walford August Schwab, D.O. (Doc). Wally is survived by his beloved wife,...

Mar 22, 2026

After a long and fulfilling life, Harald P. Bakke passed away on Sunday, March 22, at the age of 99, surrounded by loved ones. He would have said he "stopped reading" that day, his lighthearted way of speaking about death.

Harald was a gentleman in every sense of the word and lived his life with integrity, gratitude,...

Mar 17, 2026

Gerene D. Carlson (Hovan), age 98, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2026.

She was born on July 27, 1927, and lived a long and meaningful life. Gerene was known for her wry smile, quick wit, strength, and quiet grace. She grew up with a loving mother, Bea Hovan who shaped her resilience and character.

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Mar 14, 2026

Colonel Ronald Eugene Beauchane October 31, 1931 - March 14, 2026, beloved husband, father, cousin, and grandfather, peacefully passed away at the age of 94 on March 14, 2026. Throughout his life Ron had an insatiable thirst for knowledge and was curious about the world around him. After graduating from North High School in Minneapolis, Ron went on to...

Mar 10, 2026

John Victor Staby (1946-2026)

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, sibling, and friend John Victor Staby of Plymouth, MN passed peacefully on March 10, 2026.

John was born in Oregon, Wisconsin in 1946 to Martha and Andrew Staby, joining siblings Judy and Paul; younger sister Mary would arrive later. Andy's job as a pastor moved the family...

Feb 26, 2026

David Paul Hebert, age 59 of Corcoran, went home to be with the Lord on the 26th Day of February 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on April 30th 1966 in Minneapolis to Ernest & Dolora, Dave grew up learning the value of hard work, faith and family. He proudly built a life rooted in devotion...

Feb 23, 2026

Surrounded by loving family members in her final days, Mary Susan "Suzy" Swanson passed away peacefully at home on February 23, 2026. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on July 2, 1944, to parents Robert ("RW") and Margaret ("Moxy") Smith, Suzy was the big sister to Kathy and Wendy and part of the third Smith generation to call Lake Minnetonka home....

Feb 20, 2026

James Robert (Jim) Dorsey, 81, of Wayzata, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026.

Jim's life started in the small town of Penfield, Illinois in 1944. Jim loved to tell stories about his childhood in Penfield, growing up on the family farm, and the antics of the four Dorsey brothers. He received both his undergraduate degree...