Obituaries

Ambler, Jean Carlton Whitaker Loving wife of Jack Ambler, devoted mother of five sons, and leader in the volunteer community, died April 24 at age 93 at home. Refined and stylish, she loved and excelled at bridge and tennis which brought her together with many friends over the years. She helped instill a competitive but fair temperament...

Helen "Sue" Anfinsen, age 102, passed away peacefully at Suite Living Senior Care of Spring Lake Park on April 24, 2025.

Sue was preceded in death by her husband James Anfinsen; parents Adolph and Stella Zbikowski; brothers William, Eugene, Theodore, and Donald Zbikowski. She is survived by her sister Lorraine Svensk; step-daughters Nancy Peterson and...

Aris, Claire M. (95) of Bloomington, MN went to be with her Lord 5/5/25. Preceded in death by her husband, Rutherford, the love of her life, parents George and Ruth Holman and sister Patricia Blair. Survived by brother Charles (Gloria) Holman, nieces Trea and Christine, nephew Timothy, grand-nephews Jacob and Brendon to whom she was "Grandma Auntie," and...

Baker, Alice Lucille Alice Lucille Baker (86) went home to be with the Lord on May 18, 2025 at Riley Cross- ing Senior Living in Chanhassen, MN. Alice was born on November 12, 1938, in Dubuque, Iowa. She graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Monticello, Iowa. Alice graduated from Briar Cliff University with a teaching degree and later received a...

Bara Berg was born on April 28, 1937, and died on May 11, 2025. Arrangements were made by Cremation Society of Minnesota. No services will be held. Those wishing to remember Bara may donate to the American Friends Service Committee in her memory.

Berquist, Evan C. 43, a beloved husband, father, and son, died unexpectedly on May 9th, 2025. Evan was born in St. Paul, MN to Alice and Charles Berquist on January 27, 1982. From the very beginning, Evan was a thoughtful, kind, intellectual, and fun person with an uncanny knack for connecting with people. He was the best older brother to Blake...

Bond, William Joseph "Bill" age 75, of Carver, MN, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025, in Chaska, MN. Bill was born on July 2, 1949, in Dayton, OH, the son of Charles Wesley and Antoinette (DeAloia) Bond. He married the love of his life, Cynthia L. Calvert on October 30, 1976, in Dayton. Bill proudly served in the United States Marine Corps during the...

Pamela Ann Bottema, Age 67 passed away peacefully on 12-3-24 born 2-2-57, raised in Hopkins and graduated from Eisenhower in 1975. Preceded in death by her parents Russell and Dorothy Foote née Belsaas, two brothers in law, Neil Johnson and Larry Larweck. Her step son Ken Bottema. Survived by husband Bernie Bottema, children Carrie Melius (Robert), Joshua...

Brown, Karen born June 11, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois passed away peacefully on April 11, 2025 in Minneapolis, MN, after battling a series of health challenges. Karen was surrounded by friends and loved ones and will be missed by many. She is survived by her sister Lucinda Brown of Minneapolis. Karen did her undergraduate degree in Education at Northern...