Obituaries

Roger Clemence met the world with progressive values, deep curiosity, and an open-hearted capacity for joy. Professor Emeritus of Architecture and Landscape Architecture at the University of Minnesota, Roger died peacefully on June 6 in Eugene, Oregon. In his final weeks, he was held in love by Gretchen, his wife of nearly 65 years, and by his children and...

Jim Cooperman of Edina, MN passed away peacefully on June 24, 2026, age 101. Predeceased by his beautiful wife Irene, sisters Barb Shilkrout and Elaine Lexier; survived by his three children Janie, Tom, Maryann, and nieces and nephews.

A U.S. Navy veteran of WWII and Lieutenant in the Korean War, stationed in Japan, Jim met Irene before he left for duty at...

87, Preceded in death by parents James and Joan, daughter Ann (Goettsche) and beloved husband James. Survived by son Robert (Kirsten) Butcher. In Mankato, sister Constance (Paul), nephew Joseph and niece and friend Christine O'Dell. She graduated from Richfield High School, she was a nurse at the La Jolla and Minneapolis V.A. hospitals, she was a sharp card...

age 86, of Hopkins, formerly of Victoria. Survived by wife, Anne; children, Timothy Delaney of Plymouth, Kelly (Brett) Maynard of St. Michael; stepchildren, Brian (Summer) Frame of Fremont, WI and Gary Frame of Victoria; grandchildren, Mason, Mallory and Rylan Maynard; step grandchildren, Jack, Rita, Andy and Caroline Frame; nieces, nephews, other relatives...

Phyllis Ann Dickinson, passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 26, 2026, in Blaine, Minnesota, at the age of 88.
She was born on March 5, 1938, in Bemidji, Minnesota. Phyllis devoted much of her professional life to helping others through her work as Social Services Supervisor of the Anoka Food Stamp Department.
She was preceded in death by her beloved...

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...

Passed away on March 20, 2026 at the age of 80. Services will be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, 7601 34th Ave S, Mpls at 10 am on July 14, 2026 in assembly area 2.

Reception to follow at Brackett's CCC, 17976 Judicial Road Lakeville, MN 55044. Please wear Golf Attire/ Casual clothing.

Please have any flower orders sent directly to Brackett's for...

"All are welcome at the table." Ruth Edstrom was a firm believer in this principle. It guided her life and passions. She was born to Albert Siebert and Sara (Ammerman) Siebert on November 28, 1948 in Queens, New York City, New York. She returned to God on June 25, 2026 at the age of 77 following her second pilgrimage with cancer.

In 1961, her family moved to...

Age 75, of Ham Lake, MN. David passed away on June 15, 2026, of natural causes. He is preceded in death by his parents Ardys and Einar; brother-in-law Ted Anderson; and sister-in-law Nancy Erickson. He is survived by his siblings Cindi Anderson, Larry (Rebecca) Erickson and Kevin Erickson; nieces Stacie (Rick) Nordvold, Jennifer (Mike) Merwin, Elizabeth (Ken)...

Age 77 of Orono, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 28, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Ezell and is survived by her son, David Ezell and brother, David Fredrickson. She received degrees in music from Carleton College and The University of Iowa. A devoted wife, mother, sister, and friend, Roxanne sang beautifully, whether in duets...