Obituaries

Holly Bergstrom, who faced lifelong cognitive challenges, died after being struck by an SUV in Eden Prairie. Her mother shares Holly’s story to highlight her daughter’s struggles and the circumstances of the accident.

Holly Chunmei Bergstrom, 25, of Eden Prairie, will be remembered at a memorial service on Aug. 9 at Redeemer Bible Church.

Floyd Wendell Hagen (1937-2024) of Eden Prairie passed away on July 18, 2024, at age 87. Floyd is survived by his wife, Jacquie, who was his true “one and only”…

On July 16, 2024, Cleve Edward “Bud” Fitzsimmons, 79, passed away peacefully at his home in Sun City, Arizona, surrounded by family and loved ones. Bud was born on Aug.…

A Celebration of Life open house for Diane Simons will be held at Homeward Hills Park Barn from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 13.

William “Bill” Leslie Cochrane, 77, of Eden Prairie, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on May 31, 2024.

Emma Lou Weber, age 93, recently of Buffalo Grove, Illinois, died May 23, 2024.

Cairan “Ike” Eigen, 85, of Eden Prairie, passed away on Saturday, May 18, surrounded by his loving family. 

Diane Simons, a pillar of love and strength, departed this world on May 13, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and compassion that will forever resonate within the hearts…

Family, friends, and colleagues celebrated Joseph Johns at the Ames Center, honoring his service as a firefighter and his adventurous spirit.

A celebration of life for Daniel A. Conley will take place in the upper shelter of Alexandria City Park, 130 City Park Road, Alexandria, Minnesota, on Saturday, May 18, from noon to 4 p.m.

Sharon Lee Metcalf Anderson, 81, of Eden Prairie, died on May 1. Her funeral service will take place on May 31 at St. Andrew Lutheran Church.

Joseph Charles Johns of Eden Prairie, formerly of Warren, Ohio, died much too soon on May 5, 2024, at the age of 40. He was a kind and loving man, and he will be missed by all who knew him.

Gregory Emil Reiland, of Eden Prairie, died unexpectedly on April 10, 2024, at the age of 71, from a sudden heart-related issue while in Naples, Florida.

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Dana June (Daws) Engh, who departed from us peacefully on Saturday, April 13, 2024. A pillar of strength and joy, Dana touched…

Orland (Orly) Harvey Maenke, age 83, of Eden Prairie, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2024, with his loving family by his side.

A celebration of life for Virginia “Ginny” Wilkening of Chaska, who passed away on Jan. 16, 2024, after a short battle with cancer, is set for Thursday, April 18, at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chaska. Visitation will begin at 2 p.m., with the service to follow at 4 p.m.

We are heartbroken to share that Joleen Lillehaug Petersen passed away on March 31, 2024, due to complications from frontotemporal dementia. Joleen made a difference everywhere she went. If your…

Robert Gene Twiss, age 86, passed away on Jan. 29, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and wife, Joanne.

Jeffrey Jared Anderson, 49, of Eden Prairie, passed away on Feb. 9 while traveling in Jamaica.