Obituaries

Wendy was born in May 1955 to William and Sheila Waldron. She was the sister to an older brother, Billy, and younger sisters, Luci and Stacey.

An endlessly curious adventure seeker, Wendy was fond of new experiences and relationships. Some of these brought risky consequences; others, delightful surprises. Those who knew her would agree she excelled in humor,...

Ronald Odell Bergerson, Burnsville, age 90, flew to his permanent home February 20, 2026. Ron was born to Odell and Clara (Skoyen) Bergerson in Strum, Wisconsin on February 18, 1936. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Polly (Couri) Bergerson, children Matthew (Val), Mark (Lisa) and Brenda Schnichels (Rob); grandchildren Andrew, Ian, Evan and Alex...

Dennis Johnson passed away in Minneapolis on February 25, 2026, just four days shy of his 86th birthday. Dennis was born in Dunn County, Wisconsin, the 6th of seven children. He grew up on his family's dairy farm there and attended Boyceville High School, class of 1957. After two years of college, he moved to Minneapolis where he worked in offices at Flour...

Vaughn, a loving husband and wonderful father, passed away on Feb 11th from injuries sustained in a traffic accident. He is survived by his wife Melissa, daughters Jordan and Kaitlyn ( husband Mike Cummings) and sister Kelly (husband Hugh Oldenburg). Vaughn is preceded in death by his parents William (Bill) and Wanda Ziegler and his sister Karen...

Phyllis Warner, age 73, of Minneapolis, MN, died March 2, 2026 after a brave battle with brain cancer. Phyllis was born on October 31, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois. She is survived by her daughter, Melissa (Jody) Gilbertson, grandchildren Jordan (Alexandra) and Haley (Matthew), her five brothers and many cherished nieces, nephews, international research students,...

Diane Kay (Grobner) Choukalas, 75 of Maple Grove, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home on February 28th, 2026. Diane was born in Owatonna MN to Clifford and Jeanette (Ditlevson) Grobner on April 8th, 1950. She graduated from Mankato State University where she found a love of radio broadcasting. Diane retired from Honeywell after a rewarding career and...

Michael Steven Packer (1956-2026)
Chimper, we'll miss you; from the Saturday morning text exchanges displaying your breakfast food prowess, to your dry and, sometimes sarcastic, wit regarding events of the day and the world in general. No one came close to replicating your Swedish meatballs at your annual Christmas Party, or the family favorite, scrapple. ...

Age 92, formerly of Glencoe, MN, passed away February 27, 2026. While he will be joining many beloved family & friends in heaven, he will be deeply missed by those that remain behind.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, March 12, 2026, 1:00 PM at the Church of St. Pius X in Glencoe, MN. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 11, 2026...

Leo Hopf, 50-year resident of Edina, died peacefully at home on February 22. Son of Leo John Hopf, Sr. and Thora Viger, Leo was born in Minneapolis on January 6, 1935. He graduated from Central High School, then served six years in the US Army and reserves.

Originally with his father and uncle, later in partnership with his late wife, Pam Hopf, Leo owned...

Age 57 of Ham Lake, MN, formerly of Mpls., MN, passed away on February 18, 2026. Tim is survived by his mother, RoseAnn Beckman, stepfather, Wayne, his father, Terry Haugen, and stepmother, Lori. He is also survived by his sister, Alyssa (Haugen) Williamson, and his stepbrother, John Beckman, as well as many extended family members and friends.
Tim spent his...

George A. Dendias passed away on Dec. 23, 2025, in St. Paul, Mn.

Born in Corfu Greece, July 6, 1930, to Katerina and Athanasios Dendias, his early years were happy ones with his parents and younger sister, Susana. During the chaos of war and occupation by the Italians, then the Germans, his mother died, and the family fled to Epirus, on the mainland. The...

Sharon Diane Derby, age 77, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2026, at her home in St. Louis Park, MN, due to complications with Parkinson's Disease. Sharon Hanson was born on June 26, 1948, in Marshall, Minnesota. She grew up on the farm, attending country schools and eventually Boyd High School. Sharon became a paralegal who kept every office she managed...