Obituaries

Jan 4, 2026

Dennis Clarence Roesler, born on December 20, 1943, in Jamestown, North Dakota, to Naomi and Clarence Roesler, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 4, 2026 surrounded by family. Dennis spent his life building both a career and a family he was deeply proud of. He raised his family in Jamestown, North Dakota and Minnetonka, Minnesota, and most recently resided...

Jan 1, 2026

Douglas Alan Eayrs, 71, of Maple Grove, MN died peacefully at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis on January 1, 2026 surrounded by loved ones. Douglas was recently diagnosed with a rare leukemia and faced other challenging complications.

Douglas was born May 21, 1954 to Stewart and Ruth Eayrs. Douglas grew up on the family farm near the...

Dec 28, 2025

Russell Howard Crowder, Jr. age 74 of Wayzata, passed away December 28, 2025. Preceded in death by his parents, Russell Howard Crowder, Sr. and Grace Ellen Crowder, as well as his loving wife, Deborah Haverstock Crowder, and beloved daughter, Chase Haverstock Crowder.

Russ practiced law for 40 years serving as a fierce advocate and sage counselor to...

Dec 28, 2025

Paulson, Eric H.

Eric passed away on December 28, 2025 after a five-year, hard-fought battle with his health - like a true soldier, he fought to the end. He lived a life defined by service, resilience, and innovation. He was born on April 24, 1945 in South Bend, Indiana, to Howard E. Paulson and Jane (Mix) Paulson....

Dec 26, 2025

Harriet  Jaffray Pratt

Harriet J. Pratt, 99, of Minneapolis, died on Friday, December 26, 2025. She was born on November 24, 1926, and attended Northrop Collegiate (now Blake) School, where she received the Trustees' Award in 1944. She went on to study at Vassar College, where she graduated Phi Beta Kappa in 1947. She then earned her...

Dec 25, 2025

Dorothy Ann Lueth (née Holt) passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025.

Known for her warmth, kindness, and quiet strength, Dorothy lived a life that set an example for all who knew her.

Born on May 15, 1935, in Castle Rock, Minnesota, Dorothy was the second of two daughters born to George and Margaret Holt....

Dec 19, 2025

Wayne Majzner

Age 69 of Plymouth passed away peacefully on Friday, December 19, 2025. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Lucy and sisters Nancy and Cindy.

Wayne had many great adventures in his life alongside his loving wife, Gail and their three children; Michelle, John and Katherine. After twenty-five years working...

Dec 17, 2025

Kreatz, Bonnie J. (Hammerstrom) age 76, of Plymouth, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on December 17, 2025 after struggling with dementia for over 5 years.

Preceded in death by her parents, Robert & Lorraine Hammerstrom and sisters, Barb Kellar, Luanne Hammerstrom and Jane Anderson. She is survived by her loving husband, Lloyd Kreatz;...

Dec 17, 2025

David Lowry Moore, 89, of Minneapolis, died at home on December 17, 2025. He was born April 6, 1936. He is survived by an older brother Stan, of Chicago, a niece Barbara Bryant, a nephew Douglas Moore, two grand-nieces and three grand-nephews. His life was one of service to young people.

Dave attended Robert Fulton Elementary School...

Dec 16, 2025

Flaa, Sylvia (nee Wasdahl) age 93, of Minnetonka, died December 16, 2025. Preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Charles M. Flaa; her parents; her brothers, John, Elmer, Louie, Walter and Richard, and her sisters, Alice, Doris, Agnes, and Dorothy. Survived by her daughter, Cynthia Flaa (Robert dec.) Cushing; sons, Steven and John (Jill); grandchildren, Arthur Flaa,...

Dec 13, 2025

Thomas H. Latuff, age 94, of Minnetonka, Minnesota, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday evening, December 13, 2025.

Tom was born on April 3, 1931, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Margaret (Bungum) and Henry Latuff. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Lila and Patricia; and his infant son, Thomas S. Latuff....

Dec 13, 2025

Laurie Ann Busyn

October 21, 1944 – December 13, 2025

Laurie Ann Busyn passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at her home in Wayzata, Minnesota, surrounded by the family she devoted her life to loving. After a courageous and grace-filled journey with Lewy Body Dementia, Laurie's gentle spirit was set free.

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Dec 12, 2025

Norma Jean (Belke) Franklin 82, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025 of natural causes. Norma was born on March 6, 1943 in St. Paul Minnesota. Norma grew up on a dairy farm in Delano, Minnesota and learned to drive a tractor at 9 yrs old. She met her husband Bob Franklin on a blind date. She worked for...

Dec 10, 2025

Rosemary Scovell Stephan (age 70) passed away unexpectedly on

Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at home in Plymouth, MN. She was born

January 12, 1955, to Hugh and Juanita (Weatherly) Scovell. She was

predeceased by her parents; her sister, Sandra Camp (and Sandy's

children, Karen and Mike); her brother, Jerry Scovell; and...

Dec 4, 2025

Murley, Mary (Johnson)

Age 58, of Orono, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2025, surrounded by family. She was preceded in death by her father, Ernest Johnson.

Mary spent 30 years at UnitedHealth Group, beginning her career as an actuary and rising through a variety of leadership roles. She received numerous professional awards, but was...

Dec 4, 2025

Jeanne Klein (Pecnik)

Plymouth - Age 76, of Plymouth, MN. Her 12-year struggle with Alzheimer's ended peacefully on December 4, 2025 while surrounded by family at her bedside.

Preceded in death by her parents John and Mary (Bobak) Pecnik, brother John ("Skip") and sister-in-law Patricia Pecnik, sister-in-law Frances (Klein) Hanus and son Jeremy.

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Dec 3, 2025

Oleksa, John P.

Age 82 of Minnetonka passed away on December 3, 2025. Survived by his wife Patricia; son Laurence (Alissa); grandsons George, Anders, and Jude; and brother Tom (Linda). Preceded in death by parents Laurence and Amy Oleksa. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Friday, December 19, 2025 at The Church of St. Bartholomew, 630 E....

Dec 2, 2025

Eugene Clyde Gregg went to Heaven on Monday December 2, 2025.

Eugene was born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi on March 7, 1948 to Duane and Blanche Gregg, they moved to Bloomington where Eugene grew up and went to school. He was in the first class to graduate from the new John F. Kennedy High School in 1966. He...

Dec 1, 2025

Linda Lee Cockrum, age 84, of Raymore Missouri passed away from stage 4 lung cancer on Monday, December 1, 2025.

My mama, Linda, was born in Franklin, IN on April 29, 1941 to Edith and Francis Richards. After graduating high school in 1959, she moved to Kansas City, Missouri. She eventually became a secretary at Western Electric...

Nov 29, 2025

Chloe Celeste Kielmeyer Held Moran peacefully left this world on November 29, 2025, at the age of 95. Born on May 15, 1930, in Faribault, Minnesota, she was the cherished daughter of the late Orlando and Esther Kielmeyer. From modest beginnings, Chloe's remarkable creativity, determination, and resilience shaped a life defined by achievement, love, and unwavering devotion to her...