Obituaries

Age 81 of Forest Lake, passed away April 10, 2026. Judy grew up in NE Minneapolis, attended Catholic schools, and earned her bachelor's degree from the U of M. She started out at Honeywell and had a long career at Medtronic. Preceded in death by parents Alyce and Joseph Wojciak. Survived by husband David, sister Jo Ann Johnson, in-laws, and many other...

age 84, of Maple Grove; born in Eden Valley on January 22, 1942 and passed away at home on April 11, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer. Frank graduated from Eden Valley High School in 1959 and then proudly served in the US Army and National Guard. Frank was a Local #10 Union sheet metal worker for over 30 years. Frank was a legendary Arctic Cat drag...

The family of James "Jim" Archibald Morton is deeply saddened to announce his passing on February 18, 2026, at the age of 91.
He was born on July 9, 1934 to S. Archibald and M. Elizabeth Morton in Milwaukee, WI. After a varied career, Jim returned to college in his 40's and became a registered nurse, a career he found fulfilling. Jim loved his family, the...

Beverly Ekola (Graton) passed away in her 91st year on March 20, 2026. A child of the Depression and the Iron Range, she built a wonderful and fruitful life in Minneapolis, where she and her newlywed husband settled and raised their family of five children.

Beverly met her husband, Lee, at a picnic in 1955, and they began their 67-year life together when they...

Passed away peacefully in Palliative Care, at United Hospital, St. Paul, MN. Surrounded by comfort and care. Beloved MTC Bus Driver 530 has taken one final drive to his resting place. Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Sylvia Klayman; his sister and brother-in-law, Sharon and Glen Whitesell; his niece, Jennifer Whitesell; and his beloved...

Born September 22, 1939, of St. Paul, MN and Naples, FL, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2026, at age 86. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rosemary and Kenneth Heimbach, and her brother, Kenneth Heimbach Jr. Carol is survived by her husband of 64 years, William H. Queenan; her four children, Anne (Bob) Beacher, Sheila (Mark) Farmer, Shannon (Jeff)...

Age 72, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 16, 2026.

Randy will be remembered for his love of family, his many friendships, and the simple things that brought him joy. He especially enjoyed sports, all things pheasants and had a lifelong love of music. He played baseball in high school and college and treasured watching and talking...

Age 84, died peacefully in home hospice with family by her side on April 3rd. Bonnie was born and raised in North Minneapolis, and also resided in South Minneapolis, Edina, Carver, St. Paul, Robbinsdale, and Avondale, AZ. Bonnie worked for many years at Children's Hospital in Minneapolis and Target in Edina.

She was preceded in death by daughters Terri and...

Please join us as we celebrate the life of the most wonderful mother, cherished wife, and amazing friend on Saturday, May 2, from 1-4 PM at Pinstripes Edina, Ballrooms A & B.

Joyce Jones (Danielsen), age 96, of Mound, Minnesota, and Sarasota, Florida, passed away with her boys by her side on March 8, 2026. Joyce was preceded in death by David, her beloved husband of 56 years. She is lovingly survived by her sons, George (Jacki) and Todd (Annette); five grandchildren - Carrie, Nicholas, Kristin, Luke, and Sara; four...

Passed away on March 26th at the age of 84 after a prolonged battle with dementia and Alzheimer's. John was born on October 18, 1941 in Minneapolis, MN, the eldest of twins. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Claude Merrill Sr. and Grace Cathrine Merrill (Glynn), and twin brother, James Merrill. Survived by his three children, Joe (Joan), Anne...