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Sister M. Benita Kordiak died peacefully at Rosary Care Center in Sylvania, Ohio on February 3, 2026. The daughter of George and Anna Kordiak came to the convent in Sylvania in 1945 from Immaculate Conception Parish in Columbia Heights, Minnesota. She attended St. Clare Academy in Sylvania and made her first profession of vows in 1950 and her final profession...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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:...

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 (Johanna Giesen Fierst), two granddaughters (Alexandra and Victoria), son-in-law (Ryan), family and friends. Her spirit will live on in the lessons...

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...

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)...