Minnesota Star Tribune

1940 - 2026

After a year-long battle with cancer, Mary Carver died peacefully in Minneapolis on Jan. 10.
Mary was born Mary Rose Gallagher on Aug. 14, 1940 in New York City to James and Julia Gallagher. As the first child, she was the pride of her parents, particularly her father. An aunt nicknamed her Toots when she was an infant, and that remained the name that her...

Gary P. Gaida Obituary

Edina

age 92, of Maple Plain. Gary was born in Browerville, MN to Joseph and Louise (Waletzo) Gaida, on September 8, 1933. He was raised on a farm near Browerville and graduated from Browerville High School. Gary worked for The Great Northern Railroad Company. He entered the US Army and served in Korea. Gary is a graduate of St. Cloud State College. He spent his...

Sandra Lee Gunnerson Obituary

Baxter/Camden S.C.

Age 78, of Camden, South Carolina, formerly of Baxter. Funeral 10:30 am Tues., Jan. 20, 2026 at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Annandale. Visitation Mon. 4-7 pm at Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel, Annandale and one hour prior to the service at the church.
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Ronald James Obituary

1937 - 2026

Northfield

age 88 of Northfield, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, January 2, 2026, at SuiteLiving in Lakeville. A Celebration of Ron's Life will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, January 16, 2026, at St. John's Lutheran Church of Northfield. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the services from 1-2 PM. Memorials can be designated to St. John's Lutheran...

Andrew Gregory Olsen (Andy) Obituary

1980 - 2026

Stacy

45, born February 6, 1980, passed away on January 11, 2026, of a heart attack. The beloved son of Greg and Rhoda Olsen, Andy was larger than life—curious, fearless, endlessly kind, and wonderfully unpredictable. He lived fully, loved deeply, and left behind stories far bigger than the brief time we were given with him.
At his core, Andy was a guy's guy. A...

Jeanne M. Otto (Dolan) Obituary

Maple Lake

Age 80, of Maple Lake (formerly Maple Grove), passed away January 10, 2026. Jeanne dedicated her life to teaching and supporting children with special needs and enjoyed sewing and knitting. She was a devoted Catholic, longtime member of the Council of Catholic Women at her parishes in both Maple Lake and Crosslake, and an amazing, beloved and engaged mother...

L. Margaret Soderquist Obituary

1930 - 2026

Minnetonka

Of Minnetonka MN born 5/3/1930 in Duluth MN and passed away on 1/10/2026 @ 95 years old. Margaret was a graduate of the class of 1947 from Denfeld High School in Duluth Mn. She got her first nursing degree from St. Lukes in Duluth Mn. before completing her BSN from DePaul University in Chicago Illinois and then her MSN from the University of Minnesota. She...

René Vern Stadin (Ray) Obituary

Sandstone

age 92, Sandstone, MN, passed away 1/10/2026.
Funeral 11am, Mon., 01/19/2026, Grace Lutheran Church, Sandstone, MN. Visitation 10-11am and 3-5pm Sun., 01/18/2026 Methven Funeral Home chapel. Burial 2pm, 01/19/2026 Cambridge Union Cemetery, 1451 Old Main Street S., Cambridge, MN.
Arrangements by Methven Funeral and Cremation Services, Sandstone, MN....

Barbara Grace Stene Obituary

1935 - 2025

Minnetonka

Barbara Grace Stene, age 90, of Minnetonka, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2025.

Barbara was born on September 16, 1935, in Downing, Wisconsin. She lived a life centered on family, faith, and quiet strength, touching generations with her kindness and devotion.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Alfred Stene Jr.; her son,...

Roger Alan Upham Obituary

1941 - 2026

White Bear Township

Roger Upham, PhD, was born on April 22, 1941 in Bath, Maine. He passed away peacefully on January 7, 2026.

A life defined by love, Roger was devoted to his family and to time spent together, showing care through his steady presence and quiet generosity. His kindness, intelligence, and warmth were felt by all who knew him.

At the center of his life was his...

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