Obituaries

Milo Thompson, FAIA /
AIA MN Gold Medal Recipient, Distinguished Architect, Educator, & Visionary Designer.
May 28, 1935 - April 10, 2025
Milo Thompson, FAIA, and award-winning architect, educator, and founding principal of the influential architectural firm Bentz/Thompson/Rietow Inc., passed away peacefully in Minneapolis at the age of 89. Widely admired for...

Please join us to celebrate the life of Sheree Cooney on Saturday, May 3rd 2025 from 10:30am to 1:30pm at the Phenow Pavilion in Maple Grove. We will gather to share stories and memories of this one-of-a-kind woman.
She had an open-door policy in life and this will be no different: all are welcome. We hope to see you there!

Henry (Larry) Karsko Jr., age 59, died on April 16th due to complications from Alzheimer's disease. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Henry & Myrna Karsko, and survived by sister Kathleen Karsko (Bill Wright) and nieces and nephews.

Larry was an adventurous soul and loved to travel. New Orleans, Colorado and Chicago for Twins games were some of his...

Michael Christopher Powles, age 74, of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, passed away March 31, 2025. He was born in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on May 12, 1950, to Charles and Geraldine Powles. He graduated from Southwest High School in 1968 and went on to work in the IT field until his retirement from Allina Health as a Business Analyst. Michael married the love of...

Erickson, Heather Luise Our beloved daughter, age 49, passed away April 14, 2025, with her parents and brother by her side. She is survived by parents, Kenneth and Sandra Erickson; brother Brett Erickson; aunts Candace Menier and Carol Smolich; cousins Jackie Shoebridge, Robert Smolich and Sean Thompson. Funeral service 11 AM Mon., April 21, with...

Joseph "Joe" C. Mastracchio, 74, passed away unexpectedly at home on March 31, 2025. Joe was born July 24, 1950 in Sayre, Pennsylvania to the late Michael and Emma (Soprano) Mastracchio.
Joe attended Epiphany Elementary School in Sayre and then graduated from Sayre Area High School in 1968. While in high school he was a part of the 1967 undefeated football...

Patrick "Pat" J. Gannon 88 of Bloomington passed away April 15, 2025 peacefully at his home doing what he loved. He is survived by his devoted wife of 56 years Mariar, sons Brad, Dean (Jennifer), and grandsons Will, Jacob and Connor, oldest brother "Mick" and many nieces, nephews and in-laws. He is predeceased by parents Roy and Eleanor and siblings "Sandy",...

Joanne Yvonne (Rumpsa Gamble) Fedorko, 87, of Aitkin, died on Thursday, April 3, 2025. She passed peacefully at home, in her sleep, with her daughter and son at her side.
A funeral mass will be held on Friday, April 25 at 11am at St James Catholic Church in Aitkin with visitation one hour prior. Burial will be at the nearby St. Thomas Cemetery with a reception...

Moss, James With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of James Moss, 82, of Bloomington MN. He passed away peacefully on April 12th. He is survived by many friends and family. The love and happiness Jim shared will forever remain in our hearts. We all love you Jim, rest in peace. www.Washburn-McReavy.com Dawn Valley Chapel 952-941-7686

Sander Hartland Lund, 79, of Minneapolis, passed away on March 16th, 2025.

He was born on May 10th, 1945, to Kenneth Alexander and Grace Edna Lund in Minneapolis.

He graduated from the University of Minnesota, enlisted in the US Army, and later earned his Masters degree in Sociology from the University of Minnesota - Morris.

He married Elizabeth Ann Larson...

James Ervin Crotty
Born on February 15, 1939 in Hampton, Iowa, James (Jim) E. Crotty of Surprise, Arizona passed away peacefully on April 11, 2025 at the age of 86 at The Hospice of the Valley.
After graduating high school from Belmond, Iowa, he married Melva Brendel and enlisted in the Army. They moved to Minnesota and settled in Apple Valley where he...