Obituaries

Passed away peacefully in his home in Coon Rapids surrounded by his family at his side on May 23, 2026, after his courageous battle with cancer at the age of 77.

Russ was born in Chicago Illinois on December 17, 1948, to Madeline (Morando) & Robert Zabilka. He grew up with his 8 brothers and sisters not far from Wrigley Field. His summer days were often...

Jacqueline Eva Bell-Torberg, just Mom to all of us, age 73, passed away peacefully April 28 2026, surrounded at her bedside by her loving family. Survived by husband Steven and sons Christopher and Ryan (Kaitlyn). She was loved by many and will be missed by all. Go with love, God is love. Memorials preferred to Autoimmune Hepatitis Association Donation....

Greta Ann Stryker, 96, of Minneapolis, died May 25, 2026, at home surrounded by her family.

Greta was born March 20, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois. She moved to the Twin Cities in 1952. Greta is survived by her children, Susan (Annie Child) of Minneapolis; Richard (Patrick Allen) of Reno, Nevada; and Donald (Kristal Leebrick) of St. Paul; grandchildren, Marlee...

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Bill passed away peacefully in Tucson, AZ, where he resided for his last chapter of life. A Minnesota native, Bill attended Brooklyn Center High School. He later went on to Brown College for radio broadcasting, leading to exciting job opportunities with local radio stations. Bill then enrolled at Golden Valley Lutheran College, but eventually...

It is with gratitude and love that we announce the peaceful passing of David John Derbis on May 13, 2026 in Duluth, Minnesota.
Born on May 6, 1944 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, David was one of five beloved children of Helen Hudak Derbis and John Derbis Jr., who preceded him in death along with his sister, Donna (David) Bergdahl. He is survived by his sister,...

Donald A. Johnson, MD passed away on May 8, 2026, at the age of 93 in Fountain Hills, AZ. Don was an OB/GYN and spent most of his career at Bloomington Lake Clinic, Abbott Northwestern and Fairview Southdale Hospitals. He ended his career at Park Nicollet Clinic and Methodist Hospital. He was proud to have delivered over 7,000 babies. Don enjoyed sailing,...

Robert Thomas McGarry, age 84, of Edina, Minnesota, passed away on May 23, 2026, following complications from cancer and Alzheimer's disease.
Bob was born on April 20, 1942, in New Jersey to John and Elizabeth McGarry. He was a proud graduate of Villanova University and built a long career in the automotive industry, including work with Ford Motor Company, the...

Barbara Elaine (Wagstrom) Fitzmaurice passed away peacefully at the age of 91 after a life marked by creativity, independence, and adventure. Born on April 9, 1935, in Minneapolis, she grew up in Northeast and graduated from Edison High in 1953.
Barbara lived fully and fearlessly, always on her own terms. In the 1950s, she worked as a stewardess for Northwest...

Kay Milton Lockhart passed away peacefully on May 26, 2026 at age 96.

Kay was born in Minneapolis on April 23, 1930 to Anthony M. and Kathryn P. Lockhart. The grandson and son of firefighters, he attended Lake Harriet School and as a boy sang in St. Paul's Church Choir, spent summer days at Camp Lawton, speed-skated and ice-boated on Lake Harriet in the...

William "Bill" Watts Pye II passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.
Bill was born in Northfield, Minnesota, on November 19, 1938, to Genevieve and Robert Pye. He spent most of his childhood in Excelsior and graduated from Minnetonka High School in 1957. Bill earned his undergrad in Economics from Ripon College and an...