Obituaries
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A Celebration of Life and Interment of Ashes will be held for the Rev. Paul Russell Hammarberg at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 30, at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 7401…
Theodore (Ted) Y. Hirabayashi of Eden Prairie passed away on March 12, at the age of 91. He was born on Oct. 5, 1930, in Kent, Washington, where he grew up…
Dennis Lee Moberg, 74, of Eden Prairie, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at sunset on March 10, under clear skies safe for travel. Dennis was preceded in death by…
David Joseph Rowekamp, 58, of Eden Prairie, passed away surrounded by family on Feb. 27 from Alzheimer’s disease. Dave was preceded in death by his parents, Gene and Dorothy, his…
Larry Kleven acted like a proud dad every time he saw one of his former pupils around town. No matter how many years passed since they were in his classroom,…
The following colleges and universities have announced Eden Prairie students named to their fall 2021 Dean’s Lists: Augustana University (SD) Ella Bakken Abigail Carter Alysse Grohs Atianna Hernke Meghan Kuntz…
Alvin (Larry) Kleven, 87, formerly of Eden Prairie, currently of Chanhassen, passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, Jan. 17. He is a retired teacher and…
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…