Minnesota Star Tribune

1950 - 2025

Becky Lynn (Larson) Barnes, 75, of Eden Prairie, Minnesota, passed away peacefully of natural causes on December 8, 2025. A devoted mother, Becky's warmth, humor, and compassion touched all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Born on April 19, 1950, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Becky was the daughter of Harvey and Loris Larson. She grew up in a close-knit...

Edward Adrian Lexvold, Jr. Obituary

1943 - 2025

St. Peter

Edward Adrian Lexvold Jr., 82, of St. Peter, died on November 2025. visitation 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. at the St. Peter Funeral Home - Klein Chapel, Saturday, December 13, with a prayer service at 1:00 p.m.

Rachel E. Schwartz

In Memoriam

Missing you today and always,
our sweet December angel.
All our love, Dad, Mom, Abby

Published in Minnesota Star Tribune on December 11, 2025

Robert Kenneth Maeser (Bob) Obituary

1940 - 2025

Mpls

age 85, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at the Masonic Home in Bloomington on Saturday December 6, 2025.
Born March 22, 1940, in Minneapolis, Bob was the son of Robert Kenneth Maeser Sr. and Dorothy (Sorensen) Maeser. He grew up in South Minneapolis, graduated from Minneapolis Southwest High School, and proudly served in the U.S. Air Force at...

Ann M. Sample Obituary

2025

Rosemount

80, Rosemount, passed away Nov. 7, 2025. Her Celebration of Life Service will be on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 11 a.m. with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. It will be at United Methodist Church of Peace, 6345 Xerxes Avenue South, Richfield, MN.

Maureen Ann Jacobson Obituary

1943 - 2025

Burnsville

Maureen passed away peacefully at home while under hospice care on December 6. She was born to Richard and Bernice (Pelto) December 31, 1943, in Cloquet, MN.

Maureen and husband Jeffrey celebrated 52 years of marriage on November 21. They formerly lived in Duluth and returned to MN in 2011 after living in the Dallas area for 29 years. She is survived by sons...

Donald Tepper Obituary

1938 - 2025

Minneapolis

Donald Michael Tepper, 87, of Minneapolis—the City of Lakes he loved and never left—passed away peacefully December 1, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

Born August 28, 1938, in Minneapolis to Russel and Muriel Tepper, Don was a proud graduate of Central High School, class of 1956. After high school, he proudly served his country in the United States...

Todd Karlen

1976 - 2014 In Memoriam

Time takes away the edge of grief, But memory turns back every leaf.
Reliving memories and missing you.
Eternal Peace, your family

Published in Minnesota Star Tribune on December 10, 2025

Alexander John Eckart (Alex) Obituary

1983 - 2025

Saint Michael

Alex, age 41 of Saint Michael, Minnesota, passed away December 3, 2025, as the result of a cerebral aneurysm. He was born December 4, 1983, the son of Harvey and Mary Eckart. Alex will be deeply missed by his many friends and family members, including his children, his parents, his brother Justin (Cyndi), nephew Paul, special friend Lauren Hutson, Aunt Susan...

Kevin Paul Herkenratt Obituary

1952 - 2025

Blaine

age 73 of Blaine passed away unexpectedly on December 1, 2025. He was born on October 9, 1952. A visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel, 3075 Vermillion Street, Hastings. A Celebration of Life for Kevin will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 12, 2025 at Starkson Family Life...

David George Heider (Dave) Obituary

1963 - 2025

Hopkins

age 62 of Hopkins, died at home on December 1, 2025. He is survived by his parents, Stanley and Helen Heider; his children Robin (Justin Treberg) Heider and James Heider; his wife, Teresa; and his siblings Joseph (Catherine), James (Joanne), John, Douglas (Jane), and Marie (Troy) Reiter. Dave graduated from Benilde St. Margaret's High School and Cardinal...

Paul Ira Kemp Obituary

1948 - 2025

Shoreview

Paul Ira Kemp, 77, died December 8, 2025 in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He was born February 3, 1948 in Brooklyn, New York, to William and Catherine (Leibstein) Kemp. Paul taught creative design at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, and the School of Associated Arts in Saint Paul. Graveside service 11:00 AM WEDNESDAY, December 10th at Minneapolis Jewish...

James Marx (Jim) Obituary

1941 - 2025

Apple Valley

passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, December 7, 2025. He was born on March 9, 1941.
Memorials may be directed to Saint Croix Hospice or Saint Maron's Catholic Church in Minneapolis.
A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, December 15, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel–Anderson Chapel, with visitation beginning at 9:00...

Mary C. Thompson Obituary

1929 - 2025

Edina

95 of Edina, died 11/21/2025, at Deephaven Woods Senior Living. She was born 11/24/1929 to Grace and Fredrick H. Crawford in Minneapolis. Mary graduated from the University of MN with a degree in interior design, she was a member of Ph Beta Phi. Mary loved antiques, enjoyed volunteering at Abbott NW hospital for 30 years as well as the Minneapolis Institute of...

Brian McMahon

In Memoriam

We love you and miss you so much Brian.Patty, Mary, Erin, Carrie, and Kathy

Published in Minnesota Star Tribune on December 10, 2025

Mary Florence Sherburne (Dunlevy) Obituary

Plymouth

74, passed away on December 5, 2025, due to complications from a brain tumor that she bravely fought for 21 years. Mary is survived by her husband of 49 years, Jim; her children Andy (Laura), John, and Kate (Kyle Brown); her grandchildren Caroline and James; her mother Florence Dunlevy (105); her sister Cathy Malone; her brother Dan Dunlevy (Judy); her sister...

Marlene Geldert (Hilleren) Obituary

Golden Valley

Age 89, of Golden Valley, died comfortably on December 6, 2025. Survived by daughters, Barbara Geldert, Jill (William) Cook, Lynn (Myke) Miller; grandchildren, Amanda (Nick) Pielert, Jessica Miller, Matthew Geldert; great-grandchild, Koda; siblings Karen and Curt, and many relatives and friends. Funeral service Thursday, December 11 at 11:00 am at Mount Olivet...

Michael D. Wood Obituary

Andover

Age 82 of Andover. Preceded in death by parents William and Rhoda Wood. Survived by beloved wife of almost 62 years, Susan, children Teresa (Kyle), Daina (Matt), Laura (Dave), Monica (Bryan) and John (Kerry), 17 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial Monday, December 15, 2025 at 10:30 am at Epiphany Catholic Church,...

Mary Murley (Johnson) Obituary

Orono

Age 58, of Orono, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2025, surrounded by family. She was preceded in death by her father, Ernest Johnson.
Mary spent 30 years at UnitedHealth Group, beginning her career as an actuary and rising through a variety of leadership roles. She received numerous professional awards, but was known for her humility, sharp analytical...

Carole Jean Terech (Engebretson) Obituary

1941 - 2025

Farmington

died Dec. 6, 2025 at age 84. She was born July 24, 1941 to Howard and Ethel (Glander) Engebretson in Watertown, South Dakota. After graduating from Detroit Lakes High School in 1959, she moved to Minneapolis where she attended cosmetology school and met her husband, Nicholas Terech. They married in 1961 and moved to Bloomington, Minnesota, where they raised...

Sandra Kay Dierauer (Sandy) Obituary

1956 - 2025

Eden Prairie

Sandra Kay Dierauer, affectionately known as Sandy, was born on February 22, 1956, and passed away on December 1, 2025, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer.

Sandy grew up on the family farm in Alma, WI, where evenings were often spent together enjoying popcorn. One of her most cherished traditions was celebrating May Day each year, walking down...

Tewodros Carnett-Suluki Obituary

1950 - 2025

Osseo

Tewodros Carnett-Suluki born May 5, 1950 to Theodore Carnett and Jacqueline Oler in Minnapolis, MN, Preceded in death by father, Theodore Carnett; mother, Jacqueline Oler.
Survived by daughter, Heather Warfield; sister, Annilori Harrison; Niece De'Juere Harrison, and Great-niece Ice'Cess Craig.
Janazah Tuesday, December 9, 2025 12pm Service at Burnsville...

CheriAnne Davis-Johnson Obituary

Bloomington

66, cherished wife and mother, passed to her heavenly home on December 3, 2025. A resident of Bloomington, MN where she also worked as a substitute teacher for 31 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Reverend Forrest Davis and Joan Stai Davis, and mother-in-law Peg Hargraves. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Kurt Johnson, her children...

Sharon Norrbom Obituary

1939 - 2025

Savage

Sharon Norrbom passed away peacefully on September 26, 2025, surrounded by her family. Celebration of Life: 11:00 am on December 12, 2025 at Prince of Peace in Burnsville.

Howard L. Smith Obituary

Golden Valley

Age 95, of Golden Valley, MN, passed peacefully on December 6, 2025, in his home with his family. Preceded in death by his beloved parents, Cecelia and Samuel Smith and siblings, Stanley Smith and Leona Laurie. Survived by his cherished wife of 65 years, Clarice; sons, Stanley Smith, Corey Smith, and Lance (Alison) Smith; grandchildren, Jacob Smith, Lily...

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