Minnesota Star Tribune

1945 - 2026

Patricia Ann Hance (nee Mashek)

Age 80, of Hopkins, passed away on 1/27/2026. She loved her family greatly and was always excited to gather together. Her warm nature extended to the many pets she had throughout the years. Having resided in Hopkins since childhood, the city was special to her. Preceded in death by her parents, brother Richard, and former...

Jon R. Aust Obituary

Anoka

66 of Champlin, MN died unexpectedly January 22, 2026 at the Anoka Estates At Twin Rivers. He was born June 6, 1959 in Robbinsdale MN and preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Trish Aust. Jon is survived by his life partner and best friend Patti Vollum and dog Beretta. Also survived by brother Jay (Lynn), nephews Tanner (fiancé, Mariah) and Trevor of...

Helen B. Brandon Obituary

Crystal

Age 88 of Crystal, passed away on February 3, 2026. Preceded in death by her husband, John; parents, Sam and Elsie Fenstra; and siblings, Don, Gene (Betty), Sam, Lucille (Don), and Irene (Willie). She will be deeply missed by her children, Rodney and Kathleen (Don) Zabel; grandchildren, Megan, Jared, and Zachary; many nieces, nephews, and friends. Memorial...

Jeffrey Paul Ensign Obituary

1952 - 2026

Watertown

Jeffrey Paul Ensign was born in Omaha, Nebraska, to Elodie Wanda Ensign (née Estling). He spent his career in the hardware business, managing Valley West Coast to Coast and later Mound True Value. He loved the hardware business and was truly a jack of all trades.

Jeffrey was a devoted husband and father. He was deeply passionate about his family, his pets,...

Joy O. Olsen Obituary

Brooklyn Center

Olsen, Joy. Age 82 of Brooklyn Center, MN passed away on January 11, 2026. Preceded in death by her parents, Glen and Lovina, her brother Terry, husband David, grandson Alek, and daughter-in-law Char. Her kind and loving nature will be missed by her sons Erik (Eileen), Mark, Chad (Amber), sister Bonnie (Larry), and many loving grandchildren,...

Gail Patricia McGillis Obituary

1951 - 2026

St. Paul

Gail Patricia McGillis, age 74, of St. Paul, died peacefully on Thursday, February 5. Gail was born April 9, 1951 in Portland, Oregon, and attended Washburn High School in Minneapolis before earning her nursing degree. One of eight siblings and a cherished part of a close-knit family bound by a lifetime of shared memories, laughter, and support, Gail was known...

Nancy O. Daley Obituary

1931 - 2026

Mpls

Nancy O. (Smith) Daley, age 94, of Mpls, passed away on Jan. 25, 2026. Survived by her 4 children: Jody, Steve, Mike, & Amy; and their families. Inspired Journeys provided comforting aqua-cremation deathcare. CaringBridge.org/NancyDaley

Ommund Danny Skaar (Ben) Obituary

1948 - 2026

Bloomington

Ommund "Ben" Skaar, 77, of Bloomington, MN, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 31, 2026, while on a road trip in New Orleans, LA. A celebration of his life will be held later this year.

Born April 26, 1948 in Blue Earth, MN, Ben was the youngest of four children of Lars and Wylma (Payne) Skaar. After the death of his father, Ben left high school...

Susan Janell Kelly (Sue) Obituary

1953 - 2026

Edina

Susan 'Sue' Kelly, age 72, of Edina, died at home on February 2, 2026, surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by husband of 44 years, Charlie; parents, John & Marion Lundberg; and sister, Mary Lundberg. Survived by two children, Chuck (Megan) and Brenna Kelly; four grandchildren, Nola and Cole Smillin, and Charlie and Sam Kelly; sister Katie Widenmann...

Peter Joseph Lindberg Obituary

1935 - 2026

Eden Prairie

Peter Joseph Lindberg passed away peacefully on January 23, 2026, after 90 years of an inspiring life of public service.

Peter was born September 9, 1935, in Red Wing, Minnesota, to parents Carl and Lenore Lindberg. Peter was raised in St. Louis Park, and attended St. Louis Park High School (1953). The first in his family to graduate from college, Peter...

Dr. Kendall Wallace Corbin Obituary

1939 - 2025

Bloomington

Kendall Wallace Corbin, Ph.D, beloved husband, father and educator, passed away peacefully on September 13th, 2025 in his Bloomington, MN home, surrounded by family. Born April 5, 1939 in Memphis, TN to Kendall Brooks Corbin, MD and Eryl Portia Corbin, and grew up in Rochester, MN. A 1961 graduate of Carleton College, he went on to get his PhD in Vertebrate...

Joseph Andrew Dargay (Joe) Obituary

1976 - 2026

Fridley

Was born 8/18/76 in Minneapolis and died 2/4/26 in Oconomowoc, WI at the age of 49. Preceded in death by his father, George Dargay; cousin, Becky Weiss; maternal grandfather, Ed Weiss; paternal grandparents, Dr. Cyril & Kay Dargay; uncle and aunt, Bill and Karen Weiss; uncle, Chuck Brush; and beloved canine buddy, Brody.

Joe lives on in his survivors:...

Timothy Joseph Finnegan Obituary

1947 - 2026

Rochester

It is with deep sadness and much love that the family of Tim Finnegan announce his death on February 5, 2026 at his home in Rochester, Minnesota under the care of Hospice.
Tim was born on June 19, 1947 in Marshall, Minnesota to John and Mary Debevec Finnegan. He was raised in Minneota, Minnesota before moving to Minneapolis. It was there he met his wife, Rene...

Dr. Mary Johanna Giesen Obituary

Mpls

Dr. Mary Johanna Giesen ("Doc"), of Minneapolis, died on 2/2/26 at 86 years old. She was a loving mother and grandmother, a passionate educator and a dedicated historian. She will be greatly missed by her daughter, two granddaughters, son-in-law, family and friends. Her spirit will live on in the lessons she taught and the stories she told.

Sharon Hegna Obituary

1945 - 2026

Mpls

Sharon K. Hegna, age 80, of Minneapolis. Preceded in death by parents, Norman and Esther Hegna. Survived by daughter, Karen, and many loving family members and friends. Sharon spent many wonderful years working at Dayton's Department Store and Bachman's Garden Center. She enjoyed travel, gardening and time spent with her cousins. Service will be held at...

Merle M. Elling Obituary

1932 - 2025

Spring Lake Park

Visitation will begin at 10am until time of service at 11am on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at Abiding Savior Lutheran Church, 8211 Red Oak Dr, Mounds View. Luncheon to follow service.
MILLER 763-571-1300
www.millerfuneralfridley.com

Donald Keith Mertz Obituary

Edina

Don wanted his obituary to read: "Don died." But we didn't feel that such a terse message would adequately convey how we feel about him. Don was a loving father to Jon, a devoted husband to Kathryn, and a loving and supportive partner to Marjorie. He was kind and very funny, and we miss him.
Don was born on May 26, 1938, in Omaha, Nebraska. When he was 7, his...

Andre Jon Nelson M.D. Obituary

Lino Lakes

Passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026 at the age of 84 years.
Preceded in death by infant son Jonathan; parents Russell & Eleanor; brother-in-law Jim Mathieson; sister-in-law Joyce Nelson; & brother-in-law Jim Snustad. Survived by wife of 57 years, Elaine (nee Snustad); daughters Jennifer Buchholz (Kurt) & Renee Nelson; granddaughters Linnea Hopper...

Mary Eileen Gustafson Obituary

Bloomington

78, of Bloomington, passed on January 22, 2026. She will be laid to rest at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. A memorial service will be held in her honor on Friday, February 13th at 12pm at:
www.Washburn-McReavy.com
Werness Brothers 952-884-8145
2300 W Old Shakopee Rd.

Mark A. Blomsness Obituary

Eden Prairie

age 72 of Eden Prairie. It is with profound sadness to share the news of Mark's passing. He is preceded in death by his mother, Althea Blomsness, and his father, Dale Blomsness. Mark will be missed by many but especially by his wife Linda, his children, Matt (RaeAnn) Blomsness, Krista (Ted) Arnold; sister, Karin (Keith Schinke) Blomsness; brother, Keith (Sue)...

Frances Jeanne Hanson (Sharp) Obituary

Buffalo

Born June 11, 1947 in Detroit MI to Ruth Hollins Sharp and Leonard Francis Sharp. Fran grew up in Detroit, MI, and later moved to Minneapolis where she met and married her husband of 46 years, Gerald L. "Jerry" Hanson. Fran and Jerry resided in Buffalo at their home on Dean Lake for the rest of their lives. Survived by daughters: Stacey (Ken) Hormann, &...

Elizabeth Ann Foster (Betty) Obituary

1928 - 2026

Mpls

Born October 23rd, 1928. Passed away peacefully on January 18th, 2026. Preceded in death by husband, Robert, son Kent, parents, Iver and Mae Sorenson, grandson Evan Mark, sister, Muriel Thomas, nieces and nephews. Survived by sons Mark (Nancy), Scott (Bonnie), Paul (Lisa), six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, brother Darell Sorenson (Ev), nieces,...

Barbara Elaine Stamp (Anderson) Obituary

1940 - 2026

Mpls

age 85 of Burnsville died due to long-term effects of dementia & osteoporosis. Survived by daughter, Tracie (Kevin Paskett); daughter-in-law, Jennifer Stamp; Grandkids - Daria, Aidan, Ryan, Greta, Frederick, and Lucille; many other family and friends. Preceded by son, Mike Stamp; brothers - Steven, Gary & Dayton. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later...

Richard William Hoffmann Obituary

Savage

age 92, of Savage, MN passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 29th, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. Born February 25th, 1933. Survived by 4 children, 8 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by wife, Donna, parents, and brother.
Funeral service Thursday, February 12th at 11:00 AM with visitation 1 hour prior to service at...

Gene Ziemer Obituary

1941 - 2026

Plymouth

of Plymouth, MN passed away on January 28, 2026. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Joan (Haug) Ziemer, his three sons: Tim and his wife, Dawn; Peter and his wife, Julianne; David and his wife, Kristen. Gene also had four grandchildren, Hailey, Bryce, Nate, and Ellie. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and one brother.
Gene was born June...

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