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

John Patrick Hussey, beloved father, musician, runner, and friend, passed away on April 14, 2026, leaving behind a family who loved him and a world made dimmer by his absence. Preceded in death by his parents, Ambrose and Joan, he is survived by his son, Kieran, his grandsons, Luka and Owen, his siblings, Christine, Brian, Peter, and Bill, and many...

Apr 15, 2026

Nina Romer Osberg, 81, of Plymouth, MN, passed peacefully in Orono, MN on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. When she made her passage to heaven, she felt the love and support of family by her side.

Lovingly known as Nini within her family, she made an impact on everyone she met—whether in the classroom, on...

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

Mary Jane Catherine Friedhoff, age 90, of Plymouth, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2026.

Born the oldest of six children, Mary Jane lived a life centered around family, friendship, creativity, and kindness. She attended Iowa State University and later worked at General Mills, where she helped create Betty Crocker cookbooks — work she took great pride in and enjoyed...

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...

Mar 6, 2026

Ondich, Kingsley Richard age 92 of Minnetonka died peacefully at his home March 6, 2026 due to heart complications. Preceded in death by his wife Jeanette; sister, Renee McDonald (Ondich) and brother, Robert Ondich. Survived by his son, Kingsley Michael and wife Ann; grandsons, Michael Kingsley and Mitchell James as well as other loving relatives and friends. Burial 11:30 a.m....