Today’s Obituaries
- Barbara Ruth Barrett
- Roy Herbert Bell
- Roger John Benjamin, M.D.
- Randall Richard Bornemann
- Jane Lash 'Honey' Carlson
- Harvey Linwood Clark
- Judith Marie (Fox) Eng
- Vernon Wayne Jahn
- Betty Carol (Williams) Jenkins
- Eugene 'Gene' Mitchell
- Vera M. Oestreicher
- James L. Schulz
- George 'Skip' St. Germain
- Minnie Liss Zweigbaum
Former Twins top draft pick Dave McCarty dead at 54
The No. 3 overall pick in the 1991 draft lasted 11 major league seasons with seven teams in all.
Mary Johnson-Roy, who drew on faith to forgive the man who killed her son, dies at 71
Renewing her life after the death of her son, Laramiun Lamont Byrd, Johnson-Roy went on to champion mercy and peace.
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.
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Sports
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
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.
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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
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.
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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
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
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.
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Lorraine Blumenfeld Hertz, who stayed positive through WWII, Alzheimer's, dies at age 100
The former teacher died last month in St. Paul.
Music
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.
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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.
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Rochester's music man never missed his chance to help others
Longtime Lourdes music teacher Gene Eiden died in December at 93 years old.
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Peter Crombie, actor known for 'Seinfeld' appearances, dies at 71
He played the role of "Crazy" Joe Davola on five episodes
Outdoors
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
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
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
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.
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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
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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Joseph Lelyveld, former top editor of The New York Times, dies at 86
In his seven years at the helm, the Times climbed to record levels of revenue and profits; expanded its national and international readerships; introduced color photographs to the front page; created new sections; and ushered in the digital age.
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