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Matthew Kenneth Anderson Heitkamp 	Matthew Kenneth Anderson Heitkamp

Matthew HeitkampMatthew Kenneth Anderson Heitkamp

2001 - 2026

(1/16/2001-2/11/2026)

An incredible artist and activist through his work. The baby of the family, but far wiser than most of older age. He could hold your hand so tight you could feel his empathy radiate. He could see beauty in a power line or a crack on the sidewalk — in things that everyone else would ignore....

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Betty Lorraine Dorr 	Betty Lorraine Dorr

Betty DorrBetty Lorraine Dorr

1930 - 2026

Betty Lorraine Jacobson Dorr, 95, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2026, at her home in Brooklyn Park, MN — a place filled with memories, routines she loved, and the comfort of familiarity.

Born in Ayr, ND, on November 13, 1930, to Richard and Esther (Iggena) Jacobson, Betty grew up with strong roots,...

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Sharon Elizabeth Klanchnik 	Sharon Elizabeth Klanchnik

Sharon KlanchnikSharon Elizabeth Klanchnik

1962 - 2025

Sharon Ingwalson Klanchnik passed away peacefully on February 8, 2026.
Preceded in death by husband Mark Klanchnik, parents Lyle and Irene Ingwalson, and brother-in-law Lenny Huss. Survived by sisters Diane Ingwalson Thomas (Leigh), Mary Ingwalson Huss, and JoAnne Ingwalson Mortenson (Bob) as well as many nieces...

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Jack Edward Meyer 	Jack Edward Meyer

Jack MeyerJack Edward Meyer

1943 - 2026

Jack Edward Meyer, 82, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026, in Austin, Texas surrounded by his family. Born on August 4, 1943, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Jack lived a life marked by adventure, connection, and an enduring commitment to his family, friends and professional pursuits.

Jack studied business at...

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Dick Dick Richard Olson 	Dick Dick Richard Olson

Arthur OlsonArthur Richard Olson

1937 - 2026

Dick was born January 17th 1937 in Omaha, NE and grew up in Iowa and Tacoma, WA. He graduated from Coon Rapids High School in Coon Rapids, IA in 1955. He attended Luther College in Decorah, IA where he met his wife Martha Smith. He graduated in 1959 with a degree in Mathematics, and he and Martha were married at...

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Robert James Niemela 	Robert James Niemela

Robert NiemelaRobert James Niemela

1943 - 2026

82, passed away peacefully on Feb. 4, 2026, at home in White Bear Lake, Minn. surrounded by loved ones. Born to Donald and Aune (Kortesmaki) Niemela on April 7, 1943 in Pine City, Minn., Bob earned his bachelor's degree from St. Cloud State University and his master's degree from Mankato State University. He spent...

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Martha Allison Hatcher (nee Hatcher) 	Martha Allison Hatcher (nee Hatcher)

Martha Hatcher (nee Hatcher)Martha Allison Hatcher (nee Hatcher)

Age 97, of Minnetonka, MN, died peacefully on February 2, 2026.

Martha was preceded in death by her husband, Graham Stuart Hatcher of Folkstone, England; her father, Raymond Archer Hatcher, her mother, Bettie Maude Hatcher (nee Bottoms); her sister, Ann Elizabeth Richardson (nee Hatcher); and her brother-in-law,...

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Lorraine Sprader Baumgardner 	Lorraine Sprader Baumgardner

Lorraine BaumgardnerLorraine Sprader Baumgardner

1928 - 2026

Lorraine, age 97, passed away peacefully surrounded by many of her children and grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents, Alexander and Frances Sprader, and brother Leonard. She was born in Minneapolis and lived in Minnetonka, Minnesota for most of her adult life.

She took great pride in graduating from the...

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Professor Gabriel WeisbergProfessor Gabriel P. Weisberg

1942 - 2026

Gabriel P. Weisberg, distinguished art historian and professor emeritus at the University of Minnesota, died on February 7 at the age of 83. An indefatigable researcher, collector, curator, and educator, Weisberg was a specialist in 19th-Century European Realism, Naturalism, Japonisme, and Art Nouveau. He devoted...

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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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