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Robert "Shoebob" Charles Fisher

Robert "Shoebob" Charles Fisher

Oct 1, 2026

Fisher, Robert (Bob “Shoebob”)

Age 78, of Wayzata, passed away October 1, 2026. Preceded in death by parents and one sister. As owner and operator of Bob’s Shoe Repair where he “saved soles and heeled people” for decades, and as originator of the IOCP Sleepout, and many other nurturing roles, Bob leaves to his community and people he loved dearly a...

Mavis Frost

Mavis Frost

Sep 30, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Mavis Mesher Frost at the age of 86.

Born in London, England, Mavis immigrated to the United States at the age of 19 to work as an au pair in Wayzata, Minnesota. It was there that she met and married Tom Frost, and together they raised three sons: Scott, Christopher,...

Kurtis Allan Greenley

Kurtis Allan Greenley

Sep 21, 2026

Kurtis Allan Greenley, age 84, of Long Lake, Minnesota passed away peacefully on September 21, 2026, surrounded by family. Kurt was born on March 1, 1942 in Litchfield, Minnesota to Evelyn (Tornell) Greenley and Kermit Greenley.



Kurt grew up in Dassel, Minnesota. He was active in school and church activities. He quarterbacked the Dassel High School varsity football team to a...

Tara D. Sutton

Tara D. Sutton

Sep 20, 2026

Sutton, Tara D.

We are saddened to announce that Tara Sutton died on September 20 of natural causes at the age of 59.

Tara was a devoted and attentive mother to the stars of her life, Matthew and Emma, and she loved her stepson Sam as one of her own after the Sutton and Wilson families blended. She was so proud of...

Gunard Bruce Carlson

Gunard Bruce Carlson

Sep 17, 2026

Carlson, Gunard Bruce, age 87 of Minnetonka passed away September 17, 2026. Preceded in death by his parents and wife Joni. Survived by his brother, Curtis; nieces and cousins. Service 1 p.m. Saturday, October 10, 2026 at David Lee Funeral Home, 1220 E. Wayzata Blvd., Wayzata with reception to follow.

Nancy Lee Voss

Nancy Lee Voss

Sep 17, 2026

Nancy Lee Voss

Nancy Lee Voss, age 82, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2026.

Nancy was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Roberta and Howard Zimmerman. Nancy was their only child and the apple of their eye, a cherished daughter whose family meant everything to her.

Nancy was married to Donald Voss, who preceded her in death in January 2022. Together,...

Mary Catherine Schaffer

Mary Catherine Schaffer

Sep 13, 2026

Dr. Mary Schaffer

Mary "Kay" Schaffer, age 80, of Plymouth, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at her home on September 10, 2026.

Born and raised in St. Paul, Kay earned a bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of Minnesota, a Master of Arts in Education from the University of St. Thomas, and a PhD in Sociology from the University of Minnesota....

Henry "Harry" G. Titcombe

Henry "Harry" G. Titcombe

Sep 12, 2026

Born in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Canada on August 11, 1922. Known also as Harry. His parents, Archibald and Elizabeth Titcombe were both born in England. They emigrated to Canada and met and married in Dauphin, Manitoba. Harry served in the Royal Canadian Air Force for 4 ½ years during World War II, which included postings in Ontario (Radar School)...

Robbie Jo Danks

Robbie Jo Danks

Sep 10, 2026

Danks, Robbie Jo (Henry) passed away peacefully in her home September 10, 2026. Preceded in death by parents, Don and Sally, and sister, Celeste. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Lee; children, Dave (Siobhan), Laura (Paul), and Nick (Heather); grandchildren, Luisa, Castle, Colby, Emerald, and Lincoln; sister, Mickey; brothers, Kevin, Patrick, Donald, and Randy; and many other...

Charles "Chuck" Warren Scharlau

Charles "Chuck" Warren Scharlau

Sep 10, 2026

Scharlau, Charles Warren “Chuck”

Welcomed into the arms of his savior, Jesus Christ on September 10th, 2026. Chuck was born on November 21,1936 in Whitehall, WI, the third son of Edwin and Juliet Scharlau. He grew up on the family dairy farm in Independence, WI. He graduated from Arcardia High School and enlisted in the US Army to travel, meet people,...

Douglas "Doug" John Olson M.D.

Douglas "Doug" John Olson M.D.

Sep 6, 2026

Douglas John Olson MD 

Orono, MN - Dr. Douglas J. Olson, age 79, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2026.

Born January 8, 1947, Doug graduated from Osseo High School before attending the University of Minnesota and the University of Minnesota Medical School. He went on to become a radiation oncologist and, together with his colleague, founded Minneapolis Radiation Oncology. He was...

Deborah "Debbie" Ann Kirby

Deborah "Debbie" Ann Kirby

Sep 6, 2026

Deborah Ann (Atkinson) Kirby

July 20, 1951 – September 6, 2026

Deborah Ann (Atkinson) Kirby—Debbie to those who knew and loved her—died on September 6, 2026, after bravely facing a brutal battle with cancer. She was 75.

Debbie was born July 20, 1951, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Jim Finlay and Joyce Erickson Finlay. When Debbie was seven, the family moved to Minnesota, where...

Monte D. Lovig

Monte D. Lovig

Sep 3, 2026

Lovig, Monte D.

Monte Lovig was born on June 3, 1942 at his parents’ home in Corning, Iowa. He tried to avoid doctors and hospitals his whole life!

He began his career at ServiceMaster, and then moved on to Darling Cleaners. After several years there, Monte and his business partner opened Best Cleaning and Restoration in 1988. In addition to cleaning one-of-a-kind...

Gerald D. Pint

Gerald D. Pint

Sep 3, 2026

Gerald D. Pint December 4, 1935 – September 3, 2026

Gary Pint, age 90, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2026. He was born on December 7, 1935, in Osage, Iowa, to Joseph and Marcella Pint.

Gary graduated from Iowa State University in 1958, where he was a member of the United States Army ROTC. He was active in the TKE Fraternity....

Barbara Luce Michel

Barbara Luce Michel

Sep 1, 2026

In Memory of Barbara “Barbie” Luce Michel

December 15, 1940 – September 1, 2026

Barbara “Barbie” Luce Michel, of Wayzata, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2026, at age 85.

Barbie had a rare gift for making people feel welcome. With her infectious smile, irrepressible laugh, clever sense of humor, and genuine curiosity about others, she drew people in—and, just as often,...

Blake Dale Bogdanovich

Blake Dale Bogdanovich

Aug 28, 2026

“I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die.” Blake Dale Bogdanovich, 64, of Crosslake, passed 8-28-26. Born 9-17-61, Blake was kind, full of energy, & had a generous heart. He made friends wherever he went, loved deeply, laughed loudly, and was always willing to share his time, talents, &...

Linda Ellen Hilden

Linda Ellen Hilden

Aug 26, 2026

Linda Ellen Hilden passed from death to life on August 26, 2026 after a brief battle with cancer. Linda was born to Glen and Barbara Grave on November 20, 1954. She was the middle child in her family, loved by her older brother, Lynn, and younger sister, Becky. After graduating from Wayzata High School, Linda worked at Brown Photo in...

Thomas "Truck" Truxtun Morrison

Thomas "Truck" Truxtun Morrison

Aug 22, 2026

In Memory of Thomas “Truck” Truxtun Morrison

May 13, 1938 – August 22, 2026

Wayzata, MN - Thomas Truxtun Morrison, known to nearly everyone simply as “Truck,” lived an extraordinary life grounded in faith, devoted to family, filled with adventure, and enriched by an extraordinary love of people. He lived love.

Born May 13, 1938, in Pleasantville, New York, Truck was the son...

James Robert Rothbauer

James Robert Rothbauer

Aug 20, 2026

Our beloved Jim, 85, passed away on August 20, 2026. He was preceded in death by his mother, Alyce Rothbauer.

Jim is survived by Linda, his loving wife of 58 years; his beloved son, John (Connie); and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Jim was a true Renaissance man. A creative entrepreneur and talented designer, he founded Sawhorse Designers and Builders in...

Arthur Joseph Haspeslagh

Arthur Joseph Haspeslagh

Aug 11, 2026

Arthur Joseph Haspeslagh was born on July 20, 1945 in Attica, Ohio to Paul and Helen Haspeslagh and passed away peacefully with family by his side on August 11th. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.

Art grew up on the family farm in Ohio, but as the Vietnam War was beginning, he made the courageous decision to...

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