Robert "Bob" Duane Knock
Oct 14, 2026
Robert “Bob” Knock
March 18, 1936 – October 14, 2026
Robert “Bob” Knock, known to many as “Smoke,” was welcomed into the arms of the Lord on October 14, 2026, at the age of 90. He passed away in his home in Minnetonka, Minnesota, surrounded by his loving family.
Bob was born on March 18, 1936, in Iowa City, Iowa, to Ervin and...
Priscilla Kay Kruse
Oct 14, 2026
Priscilla “Percy” Kruse - age 78, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2026, surrounded by her loving children and sister. Percy was full of creativity, charisma, and charm. She never met a card game she didn’t like and brought a special spark to the lives of those around her.
Survived by her children, Haley (Carl) Monzel, Kerry (Seth) Gilmore, Chris (Holli)...
Robert "Shoebob" Charles Fisher
Oct 1, 2026
Fisher, Robert (Bob “Shoebob”)
Age 78, of Wayzata, passed away October 1, 2026. Preceded in death by parents and one sister. As owner and operator of Bob’s Shoe Repair where he “saved soles and heeled people” for decades, and as originator of the IOCP Sleepout, and many other nurturing roles, Bob leaves to his community and people he loved dearly a...
Mavis Frost
Sep 30, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Mavis Mesher Frost at the age of 86.
Born in London, England, Mavis immigrated to the United States at the age of 19 to work as an au pair in Wayzata, Minnesota. It was there that she met and married Tom Frost, and together they raised three sons: Scott, Christopher,...
Jeanne Carolyn MacLeod
Sep 28, 2026
Jeanne Carolyn MacLeod (Buss) 1931 - 2026
Minneapolis – Age 94, passed away September 28, 2026. Jeanne grew up in Ridgewood, NJ. She attended St. Lawrence University as an aspiring journalist, becoming the editor of the student paper. Though she never pursued a writing career, her journalistic interest never faded. She was intensely curious about people and the world. She excelled...
Marilyn "Mickey" Joyce Backlund
Sep 27, 2026
Wayzata, MN - Marilyn "Mickey" (Gable) Backlund
Wayzata, MN - Marilyn Joyce Backlund, 95, was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on April 4, 1931, and passed away on September 27, 2026.
Mickey was loved by many and lived a life devoted to caring for her family and friends.
She grew up in Minneapolis and graduated from Roosevelt High School, where she was a talented...
Kurtis Allan Greenley
Sep 21, 2026
Kurtis Allan Greenley, age 84, of Long Lake, Minnesota passed away peacefully on September 21, 2026, surrounded by family. Kurt was born on March 1, 1942 in Litchfield, Minnesota to Evelyn (Tornell) Greenley and Kermit Greenley.
Kurt grew up in Dassel, Minnesota. He was active in school and church activities. He quarterbacked the Dassel High School varsity football team to a...
Tara D. Sutton
Sep 20, 2026
Sutton, Tara D.
We are saddened to announce that Tara Sutton died on September 20 of natural causes at the age of 59.
Tara was a devoted and attentive mother to the stars of her life, Matthew and Emma, and she loved her stepson Sam as one of her own after the Sutton and Wilson families blended. She was so proud of...
Gunard Bruce Carlson
Sep 17, 2026
Carlson, Gunard Bruce, age 87 of Minnetonka passed away September 17, 2026. Preceded in death by his parents and wife Joni. Survived by his brother, Curtis; nieces and cousins. Service 1 p.m. Saturday, October 10, 2026 at David Lee Funeral Home, 1220 E. Wayzata Blvd., Wayzata with reception to follow.
Nancy Lee Voss
Sep 17, 2026
Nancy Lee Voss
Nancy Lee Voss, age 82, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2026.
Nancy was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Roberta and Howard Zimmerman. Nancy was their only child and the apple of their eye, a cherished daughter whose family meant everything to her.
Nancy was married to Donald Voss, who preceded her in death in January 2022. Together,...
Mary Catherine Schaffer
Sep 13, 2026
Dr. Mary Schaffer
Mary "Kay" Schaffer, age 80, of Plymouth, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at her home on September 10, 2026.
Born and raised in St. Paul, Kay earned a bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of Minnesota, a Master of Arts in Education from the University of St. Thomas, and a PhD in Sociology from the University of Minnesota....
Henry "Harry" G. Titcombe
Sep 12, 2026
Born in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Canada on August 11, 1922. Known also as Harry. His parents, Archibald and Elizabeth Titcombe were both born in England. They emigrated to Canada and met and married in Dauphin, Manitoba. Harry served in the Royal Canadian Air Force for 4 ½ years during World War II, which included postings in Ontario (Radar School)...
Robbie Jo Danks
Sep 10, 2026
Danks, Robbie Jo (Henry) passed away peacefully in her home September 10, 2026. Preceded in death by parents, Don and Sally, and sister, Celeste. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Lee; children, Dave (Siobhan), Laura (Paul), and Nick (Heather); grandchildren, Luisa, Castle, Colby, Emerald, and Lincoln; sister, Mickey; brothers, Kevin, Patrick, Donald, and Randy; and many other...
Charles "Chuck" Warren Scharlau
Sep 10, 2026
Scharlau, Charles Warren “Chuck”
Welcomed into the arms of his savior, Jesus Christ on September 10th, 2026. Chuck was born on November 21,1936 in Whitehall, WI, the third son of Edwin and Juliet Scharlau. He grew up on the family dairy farm in Independence, WI. He graduated from Arcardia High School and enlisted in the US Army to travel, meet people,...
Douglas "Doug" John Olson M.D.
Sep 6, 2026
Douglas John Olson MD
Orono, MN - Dr. Douglas J. Olson, age 79, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2026.
Born January 8, 1947, Doug graduated from Osseo High School before attending the University of Minnesota and the University of Minnesota Medical School. He went on to become a radiation oncologist and, together with his colleague, founded Minneapolis Radiation Oncology. He was...
Deborah "Debbie" Ann Kirby
Sep 6, 2026
Deborah Ann (Atkinson) Kirby
July 20, 1951 – September 6, 2026
Deborah Ann (Atkinson) Kirby—Debbie to those who knew and loved her—died on September 6, 2026, after bravely facing a brutal battle with cancer. She was 75.
Debbie was born July 20, 1951, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Jim Finlay and Joyce Erickson Finlay. When Debbie was seven, the family moved to Minnesota, where...
Monte D. Lovig
Sep 3, 2026
Lovig, Monte D.
Monte Lovig was born on June 3, 1942 at his parents’ home in Corning, Iowa. He tried to avoid doctors and hospitals his whole life!
He began his career at ServiceMaster, and then moved on to Darling Cleaners. After several years there, Monte and his business partner opened Best Cleaning and Restoration in 1988. In addition to cleaning one-of-a-kind...
Gerald D. Pint
Sep 3, 2026
Gerald D. Pint December 4, 1935 – September 3, 2026
Gary Pint, age 90, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2026. He was born on December 7, 1935, in Osage, Iowa, to Joseph and Marcella Pint.
Gary graduated from Iowa State University in 1958, where he was a member of the United States Army ROTC. He was active in the TKE Fraternity....
Barbara Luce Michel
Sep 1, 2026
In Memory of Barbara “Barbie” Luce Michel
December 15, 1940 – September 1, 2026
Barbara “Barbie” Luce Michel, of Wayzata, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2026, at age 85.
Barbie had a rare gift for making people feel welcome. With her infectious smile, irrepressible laugh, clever sense of humor, and genuine curiosity about others, she drew people in—and, just as often,...
Blake Dale Bogdanovich
Aug 28, 2026
“I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die.” Blake Dale Bogdanovich, 64, of Crosslake, passed 8-28-26. Born 9-17-61, Blake was kind, full of energy, & had a generous heart. He made friends wherever he went, loved deeply, laughed loudly, and was always willing to share his time, talents, &...
