Obituaries

A 70-year resident of Edina, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on February 24 at age 98.
After graduating from Washburn High School and the U of M, Jean had a long career as a copywriter in Dayton's advertising department, where she formed lifelong friendships. She was a gifted writer and artist, devoting much talent to the Edina Art Center. She served as an...

Age 86, of Lake Elmo Died on June 1st from complications after 20 + years of battling various cancers and undergoing treatments. Preceded in death by his wife, Catherine, and his parents, G. Everett and Irene Arden, who was 103 at her passing in 2010. Eldon was deeply anchored in his Christian faith (and Swedish heritage) that served as a north star for how he...

Bernice (Ross) Asfeld, of Shakopee, MN, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026. She was 90 years old. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, June 5, 2026, at St. Mark's Catholic Church, 350 Atwood Street S, Shakopee, at 12 PM. Visitation will be at the CHURCH beginning at 10 AM. A reception will follow the Mass. Bernice is survived by her children, Dennis,...

Beverly Berggren passed away at her home, surrounded by her loving family on May 24, 2026 at the age of 91. She was born on September 24, 1934 to Clarence and Phyllis (Curtis) Bergsven in Bemidji, MN. As a child, Beverly enjoyed helping her mother look after her four younger siblings: David, Linda, Julie, and Dan. After graduating from Bemidji High School, she...

age 86, of Maple Grove, Minnesota, passed away on May 28, 2026. Preceded in death by her husband, David R. Black, her parents, three sisters and one brother. Kathleen flew as a stewardess for Northwest Orient Airlines before raising four sons with David across military postings in the U.S. and Japan, settling in Minnesota. She was a beloved wife, mother,...