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M. Benita Kordiak 	M. Benita Kordiak

Sister M. Benita KordiakSister M. Benita Kordiak

1931 - 2026

Sister M. Benita Kordiak died peacefully at Rosary Care Center in Sylvania, Ohio on February 3, 2026. The daughter of George and Anna Kordiak came to the convent in Sylvania in 1945 from Immaculate Conception Parish in Columbia Heights, Minnesota. She attended St. Clare Academy in Sylvania and made her first...

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Gail Patricia McGillis 	Gail Patricia McGillis

Gail McGillisGail Patricia McGillis

1951 - 2026

Gail Patricia McGillis, age 74, of St. Paul, died peacefully on Thursday, February 5. Gail was born April 9, 1951 in Portland, Oregon, and attended Washburn High School in Minneapolis before earning her nursing degree. One of eight siblings and a cherished part of a close-knit family bound by a lifetime of shared...

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Ommund SkaarOmmund Danny Skaar

1948 - 2026

Ommund "Ben" Skaar, 77, of Bloomington, MN, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 31, 2026, while on a road trip in New Orleans, LA. A celebration of his life will be held later this year.

Born April 26, 1948 in Blue Earth, MN, Ben was the youngest of four children of Lars and Wylma (Payne) Skaar. After...

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Peter Joseph Lindberg 	Peter Joseph Lindberg

Peter LindbergPeter Joseph Lindberg

1935 - 2026

Peter Joseph Lindberg passed away peacefully on January 23, 2026, after 90 years of an inspiring life of public service.

Peter was born September 9, 1935, in Red Wing, Minnesota, to parents Carl and Lenore Lindberg. Peter was raised in St. Louis Park, and attended St. Louis Park High School (1953). The first in his...

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Judith Ann Plankers 	Judith Ann Plankers

Judith PlankersJudith Ann Plankers

Age 85, passed away peacefully on February 3rd, 2026. A Saint Paul native and resident of Coon Rapids since 1970. Judy was a homemaker and an Ambassador for Shaklee Corporation for decades. A devout wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend is what Judy's life was all about and she leaves an amazing...

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Mary E. Zak (Rockne) 	Mary E. Zak (Rockne)

Mary Zak (Rockne)Mary E. Zak (Rockne)

76 of New Hope, MN passed on January 30, 2026. She is survived by her husband Dave of 53 years, children Lisa (Robb) and David, grandchildren Ariel and Emily, and brother, Tom Rockne (Sheila). Mary loved reading, traveling, The Beatles, British television, flowers, tea, and encouraging her children to be problem...

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Margie Margie Ann Doroshow 	Margie Margie Ann Doroshow

Marjorie DoroshowMarjorie Ann Doroshow

1939 - 2026

Marjorie Goldbarg Doroshow, of Minnetonka, passed away peacefully on January 23rd, 2026, at the age of 86. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sullivan Doroshow; her parents, Arthur and Rebecca Goldbarg; and her sister, Barbara Goldbarg Melamed. She is survived by her daughter Robin Morrissette, and by Mark...

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Chuck Chuck Nels Thompson 	Chuck Chuck Nels Thompson

Charles ThompsonCharles Nels Thompson

1943 - 2026

Charles ("Chuck") Nels Thompson, 82, passed away peacefully in his sleep in Tucson, Arizona on January 4, 2026.

Chuck was born in 1943 to Kermith and Ardyce (Doty) Thompson in Fresno, California. After graduating from Dell Rapids High School in 1961, Chuck's lifelong career and passion in software development...

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Laverne Carl Wheeler 	Laverne Carl Wheeler

Laverne WheelerLaverne Carl Wheeler

1933 - 2026

Laverne C. Wheeler, age 92, of St. Louis Park (also Edina and Chaska), passed away on Jan. 21, 2026. A chemist, salesman, veteran, husband, father, grandfather, & humanitarian. Laverne's life was one of service, integrity, kindness, and love. Born March 27, 1933, in Woodland, MI, he was a child of the Depression who...

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Lyle Edwin Rahn 	Lyle Edwin Rahn

Lyle RahnLyle Edwin Rahn

1932 - 2024

92, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2024, leaving behind a life defined by hard work, curiosity, and joy. Lyle was born on a dairy farm in Rosemount, Minnesota on September 19th, 1932.
As a boy, Lyle did chores before school, tended to the family's large home garden, washed Green Giant Peas during harvest...

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Gloria Ann Lindquist (Hammer) 	Gloria Ann Lindquist (Hammer)

Gloria Lindquist (Hammer)Gloria Ann Lindquist (Hammer)

1926 - 2026

99, of Cokato, Died 1/26/2026, Born 8/3/1926. Survived by daughter Sandra (Stephen) Lind. Preceded in death by husband Elmer & 3 stepsons, Bruce, Gary, & Randy. Visitation Sunday, 2/1, 4-8 p.m. at Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home in Cokato. Funeral Monday 2/2 at 11 a.m. at Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cokato.

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Bruce Franklin Lindgren 	Bruce Franklin Lindgren

Bruce LindgrenBruce Franklin Lindgren

1940 - 2026

Educator. Man of Science and Instigator of Deep Conversation. Conservationist. Writer. Photographer. Tinkerer in all things mechanical, technological, and philosophical. Bruce Franklin Lindgren passed from this life just as he lived it - testing the promise and potential of biology and technology - with a chuckle...

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Rita Marie Andrescik 	Rita Marie Andrescik

Rita AndrescikRita Marie Andrescik

1937 - 2026

Rita Andrescik, age 88 of Nordeast Minneapolis. Beloved sister, wife, mother, amazing grandmother, entertainer and music teacher. Her sons Frank and Luke Wisniewski will soon invite all who knew her to a celebration of life this spring 2026. She sends love to all! Cheers to Miss Rita!

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Roxane Harvey Gudeman 	Roxane Harvey Gudeman

Roxane GudemanRoxane Harvey Gudeman

1940 - 2026

85, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026 in Edina, Minnesota.

A beloved member of the Macalester College psychology faculty until her retirement, Roxane often reflected that her interest in psychology and culture seemed inevitable, having spent her childhood doing "fieldwork" before she knew its meaning....

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Paul J. Druckman 	Paul J. Druckman

Paul DruckmanPaul J. Druckman

1952 - 2026

It is with profound sadness that I let you know my soulmate of 45 years, travel companion, Renaissance Man, my husband, Paul Druckman, succumbed to the return of his pancreatic cancer on January 6, 2026. After a round of debilitating chemotherapy, he decided on Christmas Eve to stop all treatments to start Hospice...

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John Ramon Tongson 	John Ramon Tongson

John TongsonJohn Ramon Tongson

1981 - 2026

John Ramon Tongson, 44, of Minneapolis, had his life tragically stolen from us on January 10, 2026.
John was known for his kind spirit, infectious laugh, and a sense of humor that could catch you off guard and keep you smiling long after. Being around him meant laughter, warmth, and a mischievous spark that could...

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Jesse BuchnerJesse Virgil Buchner

1970 - 2026

Jesse Virgil Buchner, age 55, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on January 12,2026. He was surrounded by love from his family and friends. He spent his last hours connecting with those he loved, listening to country music and sharing stories.
Jesse was born on December 16th 1970 to Virgil and Phyllis...

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Carol Linden 	Carol Linden

Carol LindenCarol Linden

Carol Ann Gunderson-Linden, AKA "Thunder Gunder" or "The One Armed Bandit" died as she lived, with her brilliant mind intact and surrounded by her family in her reading chair. She was in full control until the end, and if you knew and loved Carol like so many did, you know this is how she wanted it.
Many times,...

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Pauly Pauly Duane Emard 	Pauly Pauly Duane Emard

Paul EmardPaul Duane Emard

1936 - 2026

Paul (Pauly) passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026. Pauly was a loving father, grandfather, an avid golfer, member of the Minnesota Softball Hall of Fame, and participated in the senior olympics. Preceded in death by his wife Susan and son Brent. Father to daughter Stacy Nelson (Mike), and grandson's Cody...

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Charles Edward Pratt 	Charles Edward Pratt

Charles PrattCharles Edward Pratt

1958 - 2026

February 28, 1958 - January 18, 2026
Charles Edward Pratt, age 67, passed away on January 18, 2026. He was a devoted father, grandfather, and friend whose warmth, wisdom, and gentle humor touched the lives of many.
Born on February 28, 1958, Charlie grew up in Wayzata, Minnesota, where he built lifelong friendships...

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Sally Grinde Legrand 	Sally Grinde Legrand

Sally LegrandSally Grinde Legrand

1939 - 2026

died January 14th of complications from an automobile accident in her home town of Northfield. Born on June 22, 1939, each year she would remark that, in Minnesota, June 22nd was the loveliest day of the year. More often than not, she was correct.

Sally was raised in Minneapolis but spent most of her life in...

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Fred Cordell Vagle 	Fred Cordell Vagle

Fred VagleFred Cordell Vagle

1946 - 2026

Fred spent his childhood on a turkey farm in Lake Bronson, Minnesota, until his family moved to Minneapolis in the mid-1950s. He was a graduate of South High School in 1964, and the University of Minnesota in 1968, where he majored in physics. Fred met his wife of 56 years, Anna Mae, while they were both working at...

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