Obituaries

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....

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...

Feb 18, 2026

Darlene Louise Schliemann, of Golden Valley, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

Dar was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Her love for her children and grandchildren was unwavering — they were truly the center of her world.

She was preceded in death by her...

Feb 16, 2026

of Plymouth, MN passed away peacefully on Feb. 16,2026, with his family by his side. Ray was born on Apr. 4, 1934, in Minneapolis.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Sr., Stephania, and brother Jim.

He is survived by his wife, Merle; daughter, Pamela O'Neill (Bill); sons, Peter (Donna), Paul, Patrick (Lynn);...

Feb 11, 2026

William Frederick Hartfiel Jr.

Age 96 of Wayzata, Bill died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on February 11, 2026. Son of Dr. William F. and Marie Hartfiel, Bill was born on June 4, 1929, in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Bill attended St. Paul Academy before graduating from Yale University, where he was a member of...

Feb 9, 2026

Elizabeth "Bette" Mae Hanson, 87, of Plymouth, MN, passed away on February 9, 2026.

Bette was preceded in death by her parents, John and Ethel Hanson; her sister, Sonja Redetzke (and her husband David); and her grandson, Timothy Brown.

Bette is survived by her daughter, Kirsten Brown (husband Mitch); her sister, Karen Chizek (husband Roger);...