Today’s Obituaries
- Judith Audrey Christianson
- Sandra Lee Eftefield
- Dr. Allan Garvis
- Margaret Anne 'Peggy' Root
- Corinne M. (Erickson) Schulz
- Diane (Ramstrom) Shelton
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'He was about community': Scores memorialize north Minneapolis entrepreneur Sammy McDowell
Sammy McDowell, whose namesake eatery served as a hub for racial justice activists, died Sunday.
- Sammy McDowell, celebrated owner of Sammy's Avenue Eatery on the North Side, dies
Al Shaver, voice of the North Stars, dies at 96
April 24
Shaver was the radio play-by-play announcer for the team's entire history. He is enshrined in the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto.
- Wild roster 2024-25: Who stays, who goes after playoff failure?
Former Twins top draft pick Dave McCarty dead at 54
April 19
The No. 3 overall pick in the 1991 draft lasted 11 major league seasons with seven teams in all.
- Twins closer Duran could begin rehab assignment next week
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Sports
April 16
Whitey Herzog, who managed Cardinals vs. Twins in 1987 World Series, dies
The Hall of Fame manager led the St. Louis Cardinals to three National League pennants and one World Series title in the 1980s.
High Schools
April 16
Official who helped MSHSL on pioneering ventures dies at 89
As an associate director, John Bartz helped the league start state tournaments in girls hockey and adapted sports.
TV & Media
April 5
Former 'KQRS Morning Show' prankster Lee Siegfried, aka Crazy Cabbie, dies at 55
He was behind a fake Brett Favre story that made national news.
Obituaries
March 27
Richard Serra, who recast sculpture on a massive scale, dies at 85
Many people in the art world urged Serra to stop making sculpture after a rigger was crushed to death in 1975 when one plate of a piece being installed at the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis accidentally came loose.
Variety
March 22
St. Paul guitarist Billy Larson, 'a Kmart Keith Richards,' dies of brain cancer
The proud St. Paul East Sider was co-founder of the Minnesota Music Café.
Obituaries
March 14
William Whitworth, revered writer and editor, is dead at 87
Among Whitworth's accomplishments: After Garrison Keillor wrote an article for The New Yorker about the Grand Ole Opry, "he pushed me to do a Saturday night variety show myself, patterned on the Opry, which led to 'A Prairie Home Companion,' " Keillor said.
Local
February 14
From Mumbai to Minnesota, Srimati Neenaben Gada shared her native Indian culture
Arriving as an immigrant in her 20s, Neena Gada helped create a home for Indian culture in Minnesota.
Variety
February 10
David Leventhal, who led Cecil's Deli in St. Paul for more than four decades, dies at 85
Leventhal and his wife, Sheila, owned and operated the Highland Park institution and ensured the family business would pass to his children and grandchildren.
Obituaries
February 2
Joe Madison, radio host who merged talk format and activism, dies at 74
Obituaries
January 31
Lorraine Blumenfeld Hertz, who stayed positive through WWII, Alzheimer's, dies at age 100
The former teacher died last month in St. Paul.
Music
January 24
Remembering Jon Pankake: A Grammy-winning folk scholar and early critic of Bob Dylan
His job was advising University of Minnesota students, but he gave Dylan unsolicited advice.
Obituaries
January 20
Michael Berman, political strategist who revealed private struggles, dies at 84
The Duluth native came to Washington as a top aide to Vice President Walter Mondale and built a career as an eclectic insider.
Obituaries
January 18
Rochester's music man never missed his chance to help others
Longtime Lourdes music teacher Gene Eiden died in December at 93 years old.
Obituaries
January 13
Peter Crombie, actor known for 'Seinfeld' appearances, dies at 71
He played the role of "Crazy" Joe Davola on five episodes
Outdoors
January 11
Anderson: From canvas to conservation, Jim Killen left his mark
Some of the Owatonna resident's best work was as a conservationist. Killen died Jan. 6 at age 89.
Local
January 11
Hmong American activist Tou Ger Xiong's funeral service to be held this month
The Xiong family announced on Facebook that services will be held Jan. 27-29 in St. Paul.
Outdoors
January 11
Coyne went to great lengths for running
The hats were many for David Coyne, who died unexpectedly Sunday. He helped launch a leading U.S. running organization — and a host of runners, too.
Outdoors
January 8
David Coyne, Twin Cities running community fixture, dies unexpectedly
Coyne, 67, founded the Twin Cities Running Club and was a presence on the national scene, too. "He just loved doing it," said his twin brother, Doug.
Obituaries
January 8
Terry Schneider, a pioneer of mental illness services in Minnesota, dies at 68
Schneider spent decades creating new programs for people with serious mental illnesses who few others would serve.
Nation
January 6
Cindy Morgan, star of 'Tron' and 'Caddyshack,' dies at 69
The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office in Florida confirmed her death, which they said was due to natural causes.
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