Obituaries

Philanthropist Thomas "Denny" Sanford of Sioux Falls passed away peacefully on July 18, 2026. He was 90 years old. Denny, as he was known to many, was born Dec. 23, 1935, in St. Paul, Minn., to William and Edith (Hill) Sanford. Denny always said he wanted to live a life of significance and gave generously. His philanthropy impacted millions of lives and...

Richard (Dick) Amar, age 90 of Minnetonka, MN passed away June 23, 2026. Dick is survived by his wife of 69 years, Helen; children, Dawn Sutherland (Merle Olson), Vicki Nelson (Jim) and Todd Amar (Glenda). He will be missed by his 7 grandchildren, Meghan Turman (Taylor), Alyssa Bobinger (Brett), Anna Follman (Curt), Zach Nelson (Hannah), Jesse Amar (Genette),...

JoAnn Donovan, Age 74, formerly of Maple Grove, passed away July 5, 2026. JoAnn was a devoted elementary school teacher for the Osseo School District for over 30 years. Preceded in death by parents, George and Della Donovan. Survived by former spouse Ray Connoy; children, Tim Connoy, Dan (Renae) Connoy and Erin (Matt) Snyder; grandchildren, Ben Snyder, Will...

Major General Roger W. Sandler, United States Army (Retired), passed away peacefully on June 23, 2026, in Columbus, Georgia.

Roger was born on February 23, 1934, in Brooklyn, New York. He spent his earliest years there before his family moved to Des Moines, Iowa. In 1956 he graduated from Grinnell College in Iowa, where he was a star football player, with a...

Age 85, of Fridley, Minnesota, originally Northeast Minneapolis, peacefully passed away on June 24th, 2026.

Preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. Kirwan; Parents, Wilma Flowers and Anthony Zych; Sister, Patricia Kile; Brother, Tony Zych; Brother in Laws, Ed Baker, Jack Dolan, LeRoy Kinzel, Dave Kile, and Joe Newbert; Sister in Law, Jean Kinzel....

Age 72 passed peacefully on June 23, 2026 at Maranatha Long Term Care in Brooklyn Center, MN. Terry was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew Cegla and Joan McDermott, stepfather Lawrence McDermott, and is survived by siblings James (Lorrie) Cegla, Patricia Gwynn, Kathy Cegla (Don Homuth), and Paul Cegla (Dorette).

In Loving Memory

Bruce Alan Kuehl was born to Violet and Conley Kuehl on April 28, 1958, in Worthington, MN, and died on April 28, 2026, in Bloomington, MN. He was a graduate of Austin HS where he was captain of the varsity wrestling team. He graduated from the U of Minnesota with degrees in economics, computer science and business. He served as a sergeant in...

Scott David Seashore, 68, went to be with the Lord on June 14th, 2026 in Linton, ND. Scott was born in Golden Valley, MN on July 22nd, 1957 to Roger & Ardy Seashore. Scott had 2 younger brothers, Mark & Trent (Mary), and 1 younger sister, Jelane (Craig).

He is survived by his 2 children: Kyle Seashore, Amy Herrick and many family & friends.

A Celebration of...

Barbara Maxine (Eckman) Krig, 95, formerly of Duluth, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Born on June 7, 1931, to Hildur and Vern Eckman. Barb dedicated her life to education, service, and the people she loved. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Gustavus Adolphus College in 1952 and later received her special education...