Obituaries

Thomas Jay Weiss

Thomas was born July 22, 1944, in Minneapolis, the son of Oscar and Edith (Christensen) Weiss. He passed away at the age of 80 in his home in Elk River on July 20, 2025, with his family by his side.

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GRANT HUGHES JR.

GRANT HUGHES JR.  Grant Conrad Hughes Jr. was born November 20th, 1941, to Grant Hughes Sr. and Marion (Barrett) Hughes of Edina, Minnesota. He lived with his wife Judy on…

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MARILYN SCOTT

MARILYN SCOTT  Marilyn Scott, 77, died on the 12th of July 2025 at her home in Crane Lake, MN after navigating a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Her celebration of life…

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Barbara Jean Omoth

Barbara Jean (Swenson) Omoth age 93, of Minneapolis, Minnesota passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Monday, June 23, 2025. Barbara was born June 22, 1932, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Erling and Emma Swenson. She is survived by daughters Nancy Metzger (Randy) and Pamela Postiglione (James), and grandchildren, William Postiglione, Justin Postiglione, Morgan Metzger, Garrett Metzger, and Natalie Postiglione. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 66 years (Robert E. Omoth), father (Erling Swenson), mother (Emma Babler Swenson), and sister, (Joan Elbers).

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Michael Eckhart

September 4, 1959 – June 28, 2025 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Eckhart, age 65, on June 28, 2025, in Grand Marais, Minnesota. Born on September 4, 1959, in Fort Dodge, Iowa, Michael lived a life marked by dedication, service, and love for his family.

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