All Obituaries

Densmore, Pearl V. age 98 of Chisholm. Passed away peacefully at her home. Preceded in death by her parents, Herm and Agnes.  Survived by great-niece, Bonita Medeulla. Per her wishes, burial will be a private affair.  

Patricia A. McNeely, age 90 of Maple Plain. Passed away peacefully Sept.1, after an almost 2 year illness. She is preceded in death by her parents; 3 siblings; husband, John and son, Michael. Survived by siblings, George Bruzenak and Betty Turk; children, Timothy, Deb (John), Colleen (Brian) and Marcia (Jason); 6 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Private Funeral Mass Thursday Sept 10, at the Catholic Church of St. George. We invite extended family and friends to join us for the...

Valerie Dee MacDonald, passed away suddenly Aug. 2. Full notice later.

Lawrence (Larry) Rettler’s Celebration of Life Larry Rettler age 75 passed 7-28-2020. He grew up in Chanhassen MN where he was one of 10 children, of his loving parents Ray & Angeline. He will be loved and missed forever by his devoted wife of almost 30 years. He also will be missed by a large family of siblings, children, grandchildren, great-grandchild, and friends. Larry was an incredible gift for to those who were fortunate to know him. We will all grieve his loss and remember...

 Donna Ruth Laidlaw, age 83 years, of Long Lake MN, passed away from natural causes on Monday, July 20, 2020. Preceded in death by her husband, LaVern. Son, Russell. Parents, Everett and Ruth. Siblings, Margret, Gordon, Phyllis and Roger. She is survived by daughter, Peggy (Tim) Rajewsky. Sons, Gregg Laidlaw, Ken (Karen) Laidlaw and Russ’s wife, Marcy. Grandchildren, Katie (Eddie) Devaney, Jake (Molly) Rajewsky, Scott Rajewsky, Matthew Laidlaw, Abbigail Laidlaw, Michael Laidlaw...

Jeanette Marcella (Swanson) was born January 6, 1924 in Kenyon, Minnesota, to Iver and Ingabor Swanson and passed July 13, 2020. She graduated from Kenyon High School. She had a passion for gardening and baking. She worked for Minnesota Fabrics for many years and loved to sew and quilt with her quilting club at Pease Lutheran Church. Jeanette was preceded in death by her husband of 75 years Donald Reschke, parents, 6 brothers and sisters and three children: Judi, Jacqueline and Todd. She is...

Lois Alene (Bixby) Potter was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, grandmother, mother-in-law, great-aunt, and friend. She was exceptional. Lois was born in Fresno, California, on May 9, 1930. Born into poverty, she worked hard and improved her circumstances. She graduated at the top of her high school class, graduated from Fresno State College, and went on to receive her Master’s Degree in Religious Education from Pittsburgh-Xenia Theological Seminary in Pennsylvania. She...

Bowden, David “Bowdy” formerly of Minneapolis, Minnetonka Beach, Fargo ND, Mound MN, and Los Angeles CA, suddenly passed away on July 3, 2020 at the age of 51. Dave was born April 9, 1969 in St.Paul, MN and was adopted by Linda and Clayton “Stoney” Bowden in October 1969. Dave was a “superstar” athlete by the time he could walk, and never saw a ball he didn’t love. Even more than his athletic prowess, Dave’s greatest talent was friendship and...

Skreen, Elizabeth Ann (Ye) age 98 of Long Lake. Passed away July 2. Preceded in death by her husband, Alden and son, Timothy. Survived by sons, Fred (Terry), Dale and Tom; grandchildren, Erik Skreen, Laura (Jonny) Samuelson, Evan Skreen, Matt (Lindsey) Skreen, Andy (Michelle) Skreen; 11 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Shirley Ye and Laverne Ye; many loving relatives and friends. private family Service. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials can be directed to Messiah United...

John McCormick age 88 of Wayzata, formerly of Mound. Born June 5, 1932 in Hutchinson, MN died June 10, 2020. John was born and raised in Hutchinson and learned the value of hard work on his family farm at a young age. His 10 brothers and sisters were always especially important to him. He was always willing to helpthem, both as children and as adults. He was married to his loving wife Helen McNamara McCormick for 63 years and they had 5 children who he was devoted to; Colleen Malone (Mike),...