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Mary Joan Printy was born July 17, 1937 to Russell and Grace Johnson at their home in Independence, Minnesota. She passed away at home on April 7, 2025 at the age of 87. She trusted Jesus Christ for her salvation at a young age and had a great desire for God and a love for His word. She graduated Orono High School, Long Lake in 1955 and attended Northwestern College. She married Robert Printy of Centerville, Iowa, in Sept. of 1957. They raised their family in rural Independence. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her brothers, Peter and Paul; and grandson, John Robert. She is survived by her five children, Mark (Karen) Printy, Wanda (Gene) Ohman, Joanne Cady, Dale...

Donna May Cox passed away peacefully on March 29, 2025, at the age of 99 surrounded by her family and caregivers. Born in Minneapolis in 1926, Donna lived a remarkable life filled with adventure and an unwavering zest for life. Donna was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Don Cox. She is survived by her devoted daughters, Susan Cox, Sandra (Dean) Eldred, and Mary (Dan) Nelson?and her cherished granddaughter, Nikki Nelson. Her legacy lives on through her family and friends who will forever treasure the memories they shared with her. A long-time resident of Mound (Cooks Bay) and Fort Myers Beach, Florida, Donna embraced the solitude and joy of life on the water and nurtured a passion...

1937 - 2025 Joyce Marion Blanck, 86, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born to Donald and Birdell Stuve of Mankato, MN, Joyce grew up with siblings Phil, Pat, Helen, Mary Jo, Donald Jr. and Larry. In 1959, Joyce married Williard "Bill" Blanck of Rapidan, MN and together they raised four boys (Tom, John, Jim and Tony). Joyce's greatest joy and achievement was her family. She taught her sons good manners and to have high standards of honesty and integrity. She was passionate about supporting her family's sports, work, hobbies and outdoor activities. Modest, humble and hardworking, Joyce was a faithful and loyal friend who always brought joy and...

It is with deep sadness that the family of Zoe Ann Palmer announces her passing. Zoe Ann peacefully passed away on March 7, 2025 after a life richly lived in service and kindness. Her selfless dedication to enriching the lives of others has created a lasting impact that will continue to inspire us all. She was predeceased in death by her parents Shelby and Ethel (Doten) Palmer, brother Neil Palmer, and sister Ruth Coleman. Zoe Ann made a profound impact by sharing her passion for learning with many and inspiring minds as a dedicated teacher-librarian in Frankfurt and Ulm, Germany, at the Department of Army Dependent Schools. Upon her return from Germany, Zoe Ann worked as a librarian in...

Nancy Lee (Tendrup) Chinn, age 92, went home to be with her Savior on February 6, 2025. Born October 8, 1932, in St. Paul, Minnesota, Nancy spent her life devoted to Christ, her family, and her community. On January 2, 1951, Nancy married her beloved husband, Ben Chinn. Their marriage spanned nearly 62 years until Ben's passing in 2012. Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, Ben Chinn; her parents, Donald and Irene (Carlson) Tendrup; her three siblings, Donald Tendrup II, Evelyn (Tendrup) Libby, and Wesley Tendrup; and her son-in-law, Donald Poole. She is survived by her children, Jeffrey Chinn, Ginny (Chinn) Poole, William and Sally Chinn, and David and Darla Chinn; many...

Hubert R. Henderson made his final transition to our Lord in the early hours of October 1, 2024 in Lakewood, CO. He spent the last 25 years in Golden, CO where he and his wife, Phyllis lived in the mountains. They were united in marriage in Streator, IL in 1968 and moved to Plymouth, MN where they made their home and raised their two daughters. They were members of Wayzata Community Church where Bert served on the church council. Bert was born in Hollandale, MN on October 19, 1945. He was a graduate of Albert Lea High School, received his undergraduate from Luther College, and his MBA from Mankato State. He proudly served in the 1st Infantry in Vietnam on the Cambodian border and received...

Gerald Ramsey "G.R.," "Jerry," "Ace," "Iffy" Anderson Jr., 53, died on February 10, 2024 after a long illness. G.R. graduated from Orono High School, Drake University and Colombia Journalism School. He played as a semi-professional pitcher for the Eau Claire Owls. He wrote for City Pages, MinnPost, BringMeTheNews and other well-received publications. As a co-host and on-air personality, G.R. broadcasted for "myTalk" 107.1, WCCO and KSTP AM-1500. He was a professor at the University of Minnesota in the School of Journalism and Mass Communications, Hamline University and IPR College of Creative Arts. He played in the bands Rex Daisy (Signed to Geffen Records), 2 Tickets 2 Paradise and The...

It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of Christine in her home at Folkestone Presbyterian Homes in Wayzata. She died peacefully in her sleep on June 23, 2023, at the age of 86 after being with friends and family the night before. We are grateful that she left this world the way she wanted to leave it. Preceded in death by parents, Olive and Torkel Knutson; sisters, Thelma Kaste and Joan Cox; and husband, John Clark Maxson. Christine was born in Battle Lake, Minnesota on February 11, 1937. She grew up with her family on a dairy farm and attended school in a one room schoolhouse through 8th grade. Christine graduated from Ashby High School in 1955 and attended Concordia...

Thomas "Tom" Taragos, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend went to Heaven to join his wife, Sharon, on May 23, 2023. Tom was born on April 29, 1946 to parents Steve and Dolores in Minneapolis, MN. He was raised in Richfield, MN and graduated from Richfield High School in 1964. After high school, Tom went to the University of Minnesota where he graduated with a business degree. In 1969, Tom married the love of his life Sharon, they were married for 52 years. During college and for many years afterwards, Tom worked as a groundskeeper at the old Metropolitan Stadium. During his time there, he was known as "Tommy the Greek" by the entire Vikings and Twins organization. He had so...

Alfred Henry Heitkamp Jr., age 89, passed away in his sleep May 1, 2023. Born April 7, 1934 in Minneapolis, MN. Preceded in death by wife, Rolene Naomi (Reetz) Heitkamp; father, Alfred H. Heitkamp Sr.; mother, Ruth (Eide) Heitkamp; brother, John C. Heitkamp. Survived by sister, Elizabeth (Bill) Blood; sons, Bruce A. Heitkamp, Mark L. Heitkamp, and Peter J. Heitkamp. Graduated from the University of MN BS 1956. Board member of the Twin Cities Creation Society. Enjoyed playing Bridge, camping, traveling, attending Wayzata High football games and teaching others about Creation. Elder and Sunday School Superintendent at Redeemer Lutheran Church. He Retired from Cargill after 37 years and...

Chad Edward Mack, 51, of Mound, MN, suddenly passed away on March 11, 2023. Chad was born December 17, 1971, in St. Paul, MN to Dale and Dianne Mack. He graduated from Mound-Westonka High School in 1990 and the University of St. Thomas in 1994. On August 17, 1996, Chad married his college-sweetheart Kelli Rahm. Chad's brightest day of his life was on November 5, 2001, with the birth of his daughter, Emma Leona. For the last several years, Chad was employed as a territory sales manager for Digger Specialties. Those who knew Chad, knew of his love for both his community and friends. Chad loved coaching Mound girls fast-pitched softball, dedicating over ten years of his life to Emma and her...

Beloved father, Max, 95, passed away February 1, 2023. Born in Des Moines, IA, his family moved to Ames, where he attended grade school and graduated from Ames High School in 1945. Following graduation, he enlisted in the US Army, where he served as a radio repairman, military police, and color guard in Korea and Japan. Following his honorable discharge, Max attended college at Iowa State. He graduated with a B.S. in engineering in spring 1952. In fall 1951, he met the love of his life, Dale, at a church event for incoming freshman. By February he'd proposed and they wed on June 22, 1952, after which they moved to Springfield, IL where Max began with the Pillsbury Company. His success at...

Bette, age 90, of Wayzata passed away in peace surrounded by family on November 9, 2022. She was an enthusiastic supporter of the town of Wayzata and Wayzata Community Church. Preceded in death by son, Todd Johnson. Survived by daughter, Krista Johnson and Krista's husband John Pfluger; son, Craig Johnson and Craig's wife Gigi; grandchildren, Noah and Ben Pfluger, Brandon Cox, Cara Swanick and Logan Johnson; and seven remarkable great- grandchildren. A Celebration of Life service will be held at Wayzata Community Church, 125 Wayzata Blvd, Wayzata, MN 55391 on Friday, November 18th at 11:00 am with a lunch reception to follow. As Bette always insisted, all are welcome.

"Where does the self actually go? All the accumulation of memory - the mist rising from the river and the birth (and death) of children ...and all the arcane formulas," the bread recipes, the poem about the March wind, the tricky combination to the storage locker, the location of the Philips screwdriver, the memories of Abram, our gracious bed & breakfast host in New York City, the impromptu picnics by the Superior shore...when Mike dies, where does it all go? Michael Dale, 87, passed peacefully on August 29, 2022 and with him - the weekly sessions at Plymouth Woodcarvers Club, the Ole and Tina jokes, the impromptu road trips, the crypto quips, the "what's for supper?", the "where's my...

Beloved wife and mother, Dale, age 89, passed away August 23, 2022. Born and raised in Sac City, Iowa, she attended college at Iowa State where she majored in home economics. There she met the love of her life, Max, and they were married on June 22, 1952. Throughout her life, Dale was a faithful servant of God and lived a life filled with grace. Dale's artistic abilities were expansive and included singing, piano, sewing, many crafts, cooking, and gardening. She was an avid genealogist and long-time member, serving in many leadership roles, of Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Society of Mayflower Descendants, National Society of New England Women, and Daughters of American...

Andrew H. Van de Ven, age 76 of Long Lake, MN died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on April 30, 2022. He was born in Holland on October 30, 1945 and immigrated to Canada in February 1951 with his 4 older brothers (Peter, Martin, Myron, John) and younger sister (Mary) and then immigrated to De Pere, Wisconsin in February 1952. Andy was a passionate and dedicated man who loved his career as an endowed professor at the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota. He was still teaching a graduate level course to 14 PhD students in March 2022. He had a love for teaching, sharing his thoughts, and provoking discussion. He believed the "essence of life is to pass it...

Brigitta "Bruni" Brunhild Mayr, age 82, longtime resident of Wayzata, Minnesota, passed away April 18, 2022. Bruni was born in the German city of Elbing, East Prussia (now Poland). When World War II became imminent, her family moved to her maternal grandparents' farm in Deutschkessel, Silesia, in central Germany. The war forced her family to move again, and they ventured west by train and then on foot before finally settling in Wrexen, Waldeck. Bruni often shared fond memories of living in the upper level of the train station in Wrexen where her grandfather was the stationmaster. After finishing college, Bruni decided to leave Germany to improve her English proficiency by taking a job as...

Long time Wayzata educator, John B. "Jack" Weeks died on March 15,2022 at Lake Minnetonka Shores surrounded by family and extraordinary caregivers. Funeral service at Oak Knoll Lutheran Church, 600 Hopkins Crossroads, Minnetonka, Friday, April 1 at 2:00. Visitation at the church beginning at 12:30. Reception following the service. Family burial service later in the day. Pastor Jay Rudi leading the service. Livesteaming of the service: https://youtu.be/fWqYuM5xkRE The oldest of five children, Jack was born on April 27,1932 to Kenneth and Verna Weeks in Albert Lea, MN. He grew up "at the store" otherwise known as "Borland's Grocery" and then the Piggly Wiggly. Jack knew his way around...

Anytime was a good time to be on the lake with Rick behind the wheel of his boat named, "Sea Ya". Though we stopped making new memories this week, we will cherish the memories we have with him. Richard Miller Stark, 75, of Plymouth, MN grew up in Minnetonka and lived on or around Lake Minnetonka his entire life. A graduate of Shattuck ('65) and Hamline University ('70), he never applied for a job. Instead, he took the path of entrepreneurship. Rick went on to grow many businesses, including his "Baby," Premier Technologies, Inc. Through his wit and wisdom, we learned many valuable lessons for living a great life ... Everyday should begin with a hot cup of Folgers coffee. We assured him...

Plymouth, MN - Leo Thomas Collins went to the front of the line in heaven on Saturday, February 19, 2022. His wife and family were by his side and in his heart as he received his last rites. The "honest broker," athlete, coach, loving and beloved family patriarch, and master of joyful expression died due to complications from COVID-19. Leo was 76 years old. Having lived and worked in the Twin Cities area his entire career, he died in Florida, where his retirement winters were spent in Sandestin. A kind-hearted man whose soul pumped with compassion and purpose, Leo's life was devoted to his family, friends, and giving back to his community. His love for the University of Notre Dame, his...

Richard Blade, age 77, loving husband and father, passed away in the evening hours of the 11th of February, 2022 surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with interstitial lung disease and cancer. Richard was born in 1943 in Detroit, Mich., and grew up in Detroit where he met his future wife of 56 years, Mary Ann. They met in high school and we inseparable for more than 60 years. Rick and Mary Ann raised four children starting in New Mexico where he was stationed in the Air Force and deployed to Vietnam. After separating from military service, Richard went home to Detroit with his wife, Mary Ann, and his first-born son where they had their second and third sons. ...