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Anthony 'Tony' James Brandenburg
Feb 24, 2025
Anthony 'Tony' Brandenburg Obituary Anthony "Tony" James Brandenburg, 54, of Minneapolis, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, February 24, 2025. Born on November 7, 1970, in Duluth, MN, Anthony attended elementary school in Worthington, MN, junior-high school in Two Harbors, MN, and high-school in Wayzata, MN. He started his professional photography career early. At age 11, he realized that...
Donald Craig Swenson
Feb 23, 2025
Donald Swenson Obituary Donald Craig Swenson November 2, 1949 February 23, 2025 Minnetonka, Minnesota A Celebration of Life for Don Swenson, 75, of Minnetonka, will be held on Monday, March 10, 2025, at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church in Wayzata. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., with a luncheon to follow....
Evonne Kay (Loken) Pedersen
Feb 23, 2025
Evonne Pedersen Obituary Evonne Kay Pedersen, aged 75, died on February 23, 2025 from complications caused by Alzheimers Disease which was first diagnosed in 2018. Evonne was born on July 16, 1949 in Webster, S.D. to Dr. Merle K. and Fern M. Loken. Evonne grew up in Minneapolis and attended Kenwood Elementary School, Jefferson Junior High School and West High...
David Hromada Anderson Sr.
Feb 21, 2025
David Anderson Sr. Obituary David Hromada Anderson Sr., a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and esteemed member of the community, peacefully passed away on February 21, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on February 9, 1940, in Minneapolis to Roger and Anne Anderson, Dave was a man of many accomplishments and passions throughout his life. Dave was a proud resident...
Jeffrey G. Shaffer
Feb 21, 2025
Jeffrey Shaffer Obituary Jeff Shaffer, 50, of New York and Plymouth, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 21, 2025. Jeff is survived by his mother, Sally Romano; brother, David Shaffer; children, Sara and Ben; friend and ex-wife Rebecca, and his beloved French bulldogs, Biggie and Smalls. Jeff was preceded in death by his father David Shaffer and his beloved pup,...
Jennifer Nicole Larue
Feb 21, 2025
Jennifer LaRue Obituary Jennifer Nicole "Jen" LaRue, 43, of Wayzata, was called home to rest on Friday, February 21, 2025, following a courageous battle with cancera diagnosis that came only seven years after a ruptured brain aneurysm in 2017, followed by a slow but remarkable recovery. Jen put up the fight of a lifetime more than once, a survivor through...
Daniel Gilbert Endy
Feb 16, 2025
Daniel Endy Obituary Endy, Daniel Gilbert 95, of Wayzata, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 16, 2025. Preceded in death by his parents, William Frederic and Mary Kathleen; sisters, Ann Teresita Pletcher, Virginia Endy McConnell, and infant brothers, David Francis, and William Frederic. Survived by his wife of 68 years, Jacquelyn; six children, Deborah (Jon) Secrest, Diane (Pat)...
Ida 'Edie' Zonneveld-Dick
Feb 15, 2025
Ida 'Edie' Zonneveld-Dick Obituary Ida "Edie" Dick was born 94 years ago, in 1930, in Liebfeld/Kniz, a suburb of Bern, Switzerland. She was the ninth of ten siblings, all preceding her in death. She grew up with two older brothers, Walter and Fritz, and three sisters, Emma, Greti and Hanny. Her father, Ernst Dick, was a cheesemaker, and her mother,...
John A. Tudor
Feb 9, 2025
John Tudor Obituary John A Tudor Born Ilkeston, Derbyshire England June 24th, 1946, to parents Edith and Harry Tudor John Tudor passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 9th, at 6 p.m. in Minnetonka, surrounded by those who loved him dearly. After a decade-long battle with dementia, he took his final breath, leaving behind a legacy that will be remembered by...
Nancy Lee Chinn
Feb 6, 2025
Nancy Chinn Obituary Nancy Lee (Tendrup) Chinn, age 92, went home to be with her Savior on Thursday, February 6, 2025. She leaves behind a legacy of unwavering Christ-like faith, selfless service, and unconditional love for her family and friends. Born on October 8, 1932, in St Paul, Minnesota, Nancy spent her life devoted to Christ, her family, and her...
Geraldine Helen (Burke) Boyer
Feb 2, 2025
Geraldine Boyer Obituary Boyer (Burke), Geraldine Helen 86, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, died peacefully surrounded by family in Deephaven, MN on February 2nd, 2025. Geraldine (Gerry), was born on March 20, 1938 in Saint Paul, MN, to John Burke Sr. and Margaret Burke. Gerry attended school at the Visitation School in Saint Paul, and College of Saint Theresa...
Robert Brewer Franklin
Jan 31, 2025
Robert Franklin Obituary Franklin, Robert (Bob) Brewer Husband, father, journalist, teacher, community activist 3/3/1937-1/31/2025, massive stroke. Associated Press, 196267. Minneapolis Tribune and Star Tribune, 1967-2007. Reporter covering state government, then philanthropy, outstate Minnesota; former City Editor, State Editor. Adjunct faculty, U. of St. Thomas, 19852009. Medina City Council member, 197176 (with title of Chief of Police '7173). Past president and...
Elizabeth 'Wiz' Velie Bovey
Jan 28, 2025
Elizabeth 'Wiz' Bovey Obituary Elizabeth (Wiz) Velie Bovey January 19, 1933 January 28, 2025 Elizabeth (Wiz) Velie Bovey, age 92, of Wayzata, MN, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2025. Elizabeth was born in Minneapolis in 1933 and grew up in Wayzata. Elizabeth was preceded in death by second husband, Martin (Jim) Koon Bovey, Jr.; parents, Charles Koon Velie and...
Caroline C. (Cromwell) Carlson
Jan 24, 2025
Caroline Carlson Obituary Caroline Cromwell Carlson, 84, passed away peacefully on January 24th, surrounded by her family, at her home in Plymouth, Minnesota. Caroline was born August 31, 1940, in Burlington, Iowa, the daughter of State Senator Fred Cromwell and his wife Esther, an accomplished educator. Caroline graduated from Burlington High School in 1958. She continued her education at Carleton...
James 'Jim' M. Splinter
Jan 22, 2025
James 'Jim' Splinter Obituary Splinter, James M. Age 62, of Mound, MN, passed away January 22, 2025, after a courageous five-year battle with brain cancer. He is preceded in death by his loving parents, Paul and Joyce (Kies) Splinter; brothers, Ralph and Ted Splinter; stepfather, Ken Splinter; in-laws Bill and Mary (Green) Habel, and sister-in-law, Kelly (Habel) Trumm. Born February...
Jon Donivan Digman
Jan 20, 2025
Jon Digman Obituary Jon Donivan Digman, 54, of Hopkins, passed away while his wife, Amy of 29 years, was at his side, after a long battle with cancer. Jon was born in Wausau, Wisconsin to parents Gary and Barbara. He graduated from Newman Catholic High School, and the University of Minnesota, earning a bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering. After a...
Richard Joseph Frey
Jan 14, 2025
Richard Frey Obituary Our beloved father Richard Joseph Frey, age 102, of Wayzata, MN was received into eternal life on January 14, 2025. He died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. His life was guided by his faith in God, love of family, dedication to his medical profession, and love of the outdoors. He will be remembered most as...
Robert Randall
Jan 13, 2025
Robert Randall Obituary Randall, Robert Age 77, passed away January 13, 2025. Born February 9, 1947 in Saint Paul, Minnesota to Russell and Virginia Randall. Graduated from Cretin-Derham Hall High School and University of Minnesota. Received his Masters in Education from UW River Falls and Juris Doctor from William Mitchell College of Law. Robert practiced law for 40 years. Robert...
Dr. Jose Milvar Mintalar M.D.
Jan 7, 2025
Dr. Jose Mintalar M.D. Obituary Mintalar, Dr. Jose M. Age 93 of Wayzata., passed away peacefully on January 7, 2025. Preceded in death by his parents, one brother and 6 sisters. Dr. Jose graduated with his medical doctor degree in 1957 from Manila Central University, Philippines. Dr. Jose married his wife, Dr. Adelfa in 1957. Dr. Jose completed his internship...
James 'Jim' Michael Mahoney
Jan 5, 2025
James 'Jim' Mahoney Obituary James Michael Mahoney ("Jim"), of Meadowlakes, TX and formerly of Minneapolis, MN, passed away peacefully to be with our Lord and Savior on January 5, 2025 at the age of 87. Jim was born in St. Paul, MN on October 31, 1937 as the youngest of seven children. Jim was preceded in death by his daughter,...
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