Obituaries

Walter Jerome “Jerry” Dustrud, 88, of Minneapolis and former Eden Prairie resident, passed away May 9.

Emyr Wyn Davies, 83, of McKinney, Texas, former Eden Prairie resident and entrepreneur, remembered for his warmth and Welsh roots.

Beverly J. “Bev” Bren of Eden Prairie, a longtime kindergarten teacher and devoted grandmother, died May 4 at age 90.

Kara Nicole Christiansen, 31, who grew up in Eden Prairie and was raising a family in Florida, is remembered for her warmth and humor.

Martha Nordmann, 72, a beloved Eden Prairie community member and school leader, is remembered for her grace, creativity and heart.

Scott Mace, 75, of Sartell, formerly of Eden Prairie, died March 24 at Good Shepherd Memory Cottages in Sauk Rapids.

Gregory Lee Almedina, 62, of Minneapolis, died March 26. He is remembered by family and friends who will gather April 19.

Fred Richard Hagen, 91, longtime Eden Prairie teacher and coach, died April 2. Funeral set for April 23.

Dolores Novotney, 94, retired banker and MSP airport volunteer, died March 22. Memorial service set for April 9.

Floyd Allen Berntsen, 92, of Eden Prairie, remembered for his deep faith and family devotion, died peacefully March 22, 2025.

Carol Gjersvik, 89, of Eden Prairie, cherished family, faith, and travel. Memorial service set for April 26 at Immanuel Lutheran.

Phyllis A. Vest, 96, longtime Eden Prairie resident and Federal Reserve retiree, is remembered for faith, family and community service.

Arlyn Grussing, Eden Prairie’s longtime Santa, dies at 80, leaving behind a cherished holiday tradition at the Cummins-Phipps-Grill House.

Arlyn Jay Grussing, 80, of Bloomington, passed away March 8, 2025. A devoted family man, mentor, and beloved Santa Claus.

Carl Sherwood Nelson, 75, of Chanhassen, died Feb. 22 at home. A graphic designer, musician, and artist, he will be remembered at a service on April 10, 2025.

Russell Marsh, a retired United Airlines pilot and rancher in Rifle, Colorado, died March 3, 2025. A former Eden Prairie resident, he embraced adventure, faith, and community.

David G. Olson, 88, of Eden Prairie, a longtime music teacher and choir director, passed away March 6, 2025. A celebration of life will be held April 26.

Esther Sweazey, 100, of Eden Prairie, passed away Jan. 15, 2025. A celebration of life will be March 1 at The Waters.

Robert K. “Bob” Larson, 93, longtime tennis advocate and founder of “Bob Larson’s Daily Tennis News,” died Feb. 17.

Duane Levandowski, 77, formerly of Chaska and Eden Prairie, passed away peacefully in Ecuador. A devoted father, veteran, and craftsman, he embraced adventure.