Kevin Farley Funeral
Friday, May 15, 2026 | 11 AM
Kevin Farley died February 5, 2026, at 96 years of life. Kevin is preceded in death by his parents John H Farley and Miriam Devereux Farley. Brothers John and Mike, His son Kevin, Jr. His wives Jeanette, Jane and Marj, Also all his friends that have gone before him.
Kevin is survived by children, John (Pam), Patrick (Dawn), Annmarie (Mark); daughter-in- law, Lynn (Jeff); his grandchildren, Jeanette, Shawn, Dave, Jackson, Erin, Dan, Jordan, Katie, Annie, Justice, Kevin, Johnna, and their significant others; 4 great-grandchildren, 11 step-children and their families; sister- in-law, Jan and her family, and his dear friend and companion, Karen Morrison.
Kevin loved all sports, playing tennis until he was 90 years old. He also loved to play Bridge and Gin Rummy. The events that gave him the most joy was watching his grandchildren playing sports.
Kevin also enjoyed going out to breakfast, stating that “ Breakfast is the most important meal of the day”. He always enjoyed when others would join him for breakfast.
Vicki Orehek Funeral
Thursday, April 23, 2026 | 11 AM
Helen Parten Funeral
Thursday, March 12, 2026 | 10:30 AM
Helen Mae Parten was born on October 18, 1930 to Mary and TJ Hurney in Elkton, South Dakota. She graduated from Elkton High School in 1948 and was a cheerleader and academic scholar. She earned a certificate from South Dakota Department of Instruction in 1949 to teach. She met her husband Skip at the Country Club which his parents owned and married on October 8, 1951.
They were blessed with four children, nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. She loved playing cards and baking. The last 42 years was spent at Stone Hill Resort where she enjoyed boating, playing cards and entertaining family and friends.
A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow the funeral and luncheon at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers/tree donations will be made to Hospice, American Cancer Society and Lac Courte Oreilles Lake Association.
Jennifer Cragg Funeral
Friday, March 6, 2026 | 11 AM
Jennifer Bernadette Cragg, a beloved daughter, artist, actress, and certified nurse midwife, died last week. She was a woman of striking inner and outer beauty-deeply intelligent, profoundly sensitive, and capable of extraordinary love. Those who knew her best remember her as thoughtful and deeply attuned to the emotional lives of others. She moved through the world with both strength and fragility, experiencing life with an uncommon depth that shaped everything she did.
Jennifer earned a bachelor's degree in theatre and spent several years in New York City and Los Angeles pursuing an acting career. The arts were foundational to who she was, teaching her presence, empathy, and the power of listening. Her path eventually led her to medicine, where she united art and science in service to others. She earned her graduate nursing degree and became a certified nurse midwife, a role that reflected her passion for compassionate and evidence-based care. Her care was delivered with calm presence, skill, and deep respect for her patients.
Alongside her many talents and accomplishments, Jennifer lived with the complex illnesses of severe depression and alcoholism-conditions she faced with remarkable courage over many years. She fought relentlessly for her life, engaging fully in medical, psychiatric, and addiction treatment, never stopping her effort to heal. She is survived by her parents, Julie (Bilski) and Andrew; her stepmother, Kristen; her siblings, Daniel (Jenna), Caitlin (Jonathan Urbach), and Annie (Tony Sterle); her grandmother, Mary Jean Bilski; her stepsister, Molly and eight beloved nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Julian Bilski, and Catherine and Harold Cragg. Those who loved her most will remember her not for how she died, but for how bravely she lived-and for the deep, abiding love she gave to all of them.
Visitation starts at 10 AM followed by a Mass of Catholic Burial. The burial will be a private family ceremony in the spring. For memorials to Jennifer, the family suggests donations to NAMi
Mary Battaglia Funeral
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 | 11:30 AM
Mary Margaret Battaglia, age 94, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt. Passed away peacefully at The Glenn senior living facility on Friday, January 30.
Preceded in death by husband Tony, parents, Maria and Sam, brother, Vincent, sister Francis, and nephews, Jeff, Joseph and Mark. Survived by children, Paul (Nancy) Battaglia, JoAnne (Brent) Anderson, Nancy Nash, Teresa Battaglia (Randy Paulson), Sara (Kevin) Aasgaard and Toni (Mike) Brandt; grandchildren, Christopher, Laura, Eric, Marissa, Mary, Kelsie, Billy, Lauren, Jack, Sawyer, Dylan, Ava and Angela; great grandchildren Alex, Marcus, Nicole, Elio, Arlen, and Juliet; and sisters Madeleine and Christine and sister-in-law Monica. Also survived by many other loving relatives and friends.
A student of St. John's High School in Toronto Canada, and an Our Lady of Grace Church Volunteer of the Year. Mary was devoted to her family and her faith her entire life. Many thanks to the staff of The Glenn for their wonderful, compassionate care.
Visitation starts at 10:30 AM prior to the Mass of Christian Burial.
In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the Church of Our Lady of Grace and the Basilica of St. Mary Restoration Fund.
Margaret A. Motzko Funeral “Midge – Marge – Margie”
Friday, January 16, 2026 | 11 AM
Margaret Motzko, 97 years young, went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 10, 2025.
Born on a farm in Sobieski, MN. Worked as an RN serving her community in many hospitals in Minnesota. Settling in St Louis Park to raise her family with her late husband Frank, the plumber. Margaret's strong faith was a reflection to all around her.
Preceded in death by husband Frank, son Joe, parents and other family and friends.
Survived by children, Cecilia (David), Philip, Mary (Mike) and Paul (Cindy). Grandchildren, Carolyn, Tony, Lindsey, Natalie, Nathan, Annalise, Michael and Morgan. Great Grandchildren, Rhodes and Averan and other family and friends.
Visitation at 10 AM prior to the Mass of Christian Burial.
Sharon Spaulding Funeral
Friday, January 2, 2026 | 10:30 AM
Sharon Louise Spaulding, Age 77, of Edina, passed away on December 13 peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She is survived by her children, Jennifer (Blake), Jeffrey (Avril), Joshua (Anne), and Jessica; ten grandchildren, Cole, Aria, Henry, Beck, Spencer, Lachlan, Laird, Leo, Charlie and Margot and many other family and friends. Preceded in death by her loving husband of forty-two years, Jim; her parents John and Marie and sister Kathy.
Sharon was a graduate of Lincoln High School and the University of St. Catherine’s for her undergraduate degree and University of St. Mary’s for her master’s degree. She was an Occupational Therapist in Wayzata, Osseo and Buffalo school districts for forty years.
She loved gardening, golf, bowling, fishing, sunsets, baking Banana cream pies and above all enjoying life with her grandchildren, children and family. Sharon hit the ultimate turkey in life - wife, mother/grandmother and sister before losing her too quickly to uterine cancer.
Sharon loved the outdoors, in lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
A Visitation will be one hour prior to the memorial service with an Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
