Obituaries
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Robert Edward Martinka, 89, of Chanhassen, entered eternal life on Jan. 23. He passed away at home with family at his side and enveloped in prayer. “Bob” was born on…
In the few times they met over the years, Eden Prairie resident Rob Barrett said he always seemed to learn something new from Louie Anderson. The meetings happened while both…
Our hearts are heavy as we announce the passing of Karen A. Olsen, 81, on Friday, Jan. 21. Olsen graduated in 1958 from Elcho High School. She then earned a…
Kenneth Gerald Bollig, age 87 of Bloomington passed away Jan. 15, 2022. Preceded in death by wife, Beverly Bollig, parents, Peter and Rose Bollig, brothers, Marvin and Richard, and grandson…
Thomas F. Striker, 86, of Eden Prairie passed away Dec. 27, 2021 with family at his side. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He was preceded in death…
John Ryski, 80, of Chaska, received his wings on Dec. 17. John was born on July 6, 1941, to Pearl (Pagelkopf) and Tony Ryski. He was the second oldest of…
Donald T. Tietz, age 91, of Bloomington, died Dec. 15, 2021. Preceded in death by wife, Anita, and son, Gregg. Survived by son Michael (Leah); grandchildren Nadine, Natalie, Kiel and…
Two days after what would have been his 40th birthday, Mike Elhard’s family, friends and some strangers, too, honored him on Saturday, Nov. 20, with a run around Purgatory Creek…
Dean William Schmandke, age 73, of Eden Prairie, died peacefully on Monday, Nov. 15, at his home. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 29, with…
Grace Violet Olson, 97, of Eden Prairie, formerly of Minneapolis. Devoted mom, grandma and friend who lived life with “Grace.” She always had a kind word for everyone she met. …
Richard “Charlie” Charleston, age 85, of Minneapolis. Preceded in death by wife, Barbara. Survived by children, Tom, Michael, Kim (Scott) Froemming and Carrie Charleston; six grandchildren, Billy, David, Kristi Charleston,…
On Monday, September 13, 2021, Mike Elhard, loving husband and proud father, passed away at the age of 39. Mike was born on November 18, 1981, in Minneapolis, Minn. to Joyce…
The funeral for Eden Prairie resident Mike Elhard is at noon Sept. 18 at Grace Church in Eden Prairie. Elhard’s body was found Sept. 14 less than 24 hours after…
Judith Mary (Nelson) Ellingson of Friendship Village in Bloomington passed away peacefully on September 5, 2021, at age 86. Born to Denise and A. Herbert Nelson on January 25, 1935,…
Terry L. Hutchins, 72, a long-time Eden Prairie resident and community participant passed away on January 31, 2020. A celebration of her life will be held at 2:00 pm on…
Brown, Jane Carol (nee Rudsenske), of Eden Prairie passed away at the age of 91 on January 8, 2021. She was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.…
Richard “Dick” “Emmy” Emahiser, 70, formerly of Eden Prairie, died suddenly Friday, February 19, 2021 at his home in Crosslake, MN. A celebration of Dick’s life will be held later…