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.
John Taney Funeral
Friday, May 8, 2026 | 11 AM
John Matthew Taney age 74, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026 at The Villas Cedars in St. Louis Park with his brothers by his side. Born June 30,1951 to Roger and Mary Jayne Taney, John graduated from Edina High School and spent most of his adult life living in Eden Prairie.
Survived by brothers, Brooke (Susan) and Ted (Jane); nephews, Brookes (Michele) and Brian (Melissa); nieces, Lauren, Ashley, and Whitney Taney LaMarre (Ryan). Six grand nephews and one grand niece.
Visitation is at 10 AM and Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 AM
In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to support Diabetes or Alzheimer’s research.
Paul Sweetser Funeral
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | 11 AM
Vicki Orehek Funeral
Thursday, April 23, 2026 | 11 AM
Vicki Orehek, 78, passed away peacefully at home with her family at her side. She is survived by Joseph, her beloved husband of 59 years, sister Candace (Weaver) of Grand Junction, CO, their two children, Ryan of Tega Cay, SC, and Jodi (Steve) Swaim of Edina, MN, and six grandchildren whom she treasured: Michael, Olivia, Matthew, Joseph, Payton, and Nathan.
Born in Grand Rapids, MN, to John and Betty Tucker, Vicki grew up in Virginia, MN. After marriage, she and Joe settled in Green Bay, WI, where they raised their family. After moving to the Twin Cities in 1985, she worked for the Centennial School DIstrict until retiring in 2010. Vicki loved spending time with family and her dog, Mazy. She had endless energy and enjoyed gardening, floral design, and cooking. She and Joe were avid members of the Suburban Corvette Club, enjoying road trips and cruises with other Corvette enthusiasts.
Visitation will be at 10 AM prior to the Funeral Mass and luncheon. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Animal Humane Society in Golden Valley, MN.
Jaclyn Strutt Funeral
Monday, April 13, 2026 | 11 AM
Heaven welcomed Jaclyn Kathleen Strutt (42) home on March 28, 2026, after a brave, five-year battle with cancer. She passed away peacefully at her home in Edina, MN, surrounded by family and close friends. Jaclyn was a bright, beautiful soul whose faith, creativity, and courage left a lasting impression on those around her.
Jaclyn was born on April 18, 1983, in Des Moines, IA, the daughter of Marty and Jody Sprock. Jaclyn was a shy and gifted child who excelled in school, effortlessly learned the piano, and created artwork hinting at a lifelong gift. The oldest of three girls, Jaclyn was the natural family leader – directing early childhood Christmas recitals, choreographing gymnastics routines, and steadily shaping the lives of those closest to her.
Jaclyn met the love of her life, Jon, while managing their high school basketball team. During their 27-year journey together, they were the perfect balance of spontaneity and steadiness, building a marriage based on partnership, honesty, and laughter. Together they raised four children in an energetic, faith-filled home where imagination and activity shaped daily life.
The couple attended the University of Iowa, where Jaclyn earned her PharmD, and later lived in Providence, RI, and St. Louis, MO. Jaclyn built a rewarding career as a clinical transplant pharmacist in St. Louis, where her daughter Peyton was born and her world expanded in the most beautiful way. A few years later, the family settled in Minneapolis, MN, where Jaclyn continued her pharmacy career while welcoming three boys – Bennett, Nathan, and Hunter (her little “chicken nugget”).
Jaclyn’s greatest masterpiece was her family. She naturally balanced tea parties and princesses with the rough-and-tumble play of boyhood, always encouraging her children to explore and uncover what brought them joy. Jaclyn had a way of turning ordinary afternoons into small, unforgettable celebrations. Her homemade crafts and activities rivaled anything seen on Pinterest. She built a home where learning was weaved into the rhythm of daily life – spending hours reading stacks of books, sounding out words, and flipping through flashcards. Jaclyn filled holidays with tradition and somehow made every birthday feel like the most important day of the year. To know Jaclyn was to know joy made on purpose.
Jaclyn loved photography and travel, always looking forward to their annual vacations to Disney and Cape Cod. Her camera became a second language, capturing candid frames of painted fingers and frosted faces, beach-bucket castles, and the wide-eyed wonder of Christmas mornings. Those images are now a lasting legacy – proof of a life lived fully and a love that will continue to speak through pictures.
To her family and friends, Jaclyn’s infectious smile and her dry, effortless humor were her quiet superpowers. With a perfectly placed one-liner or a mischievous eyebrow, Jaclyn would suddenly have the whole room laughing. Even in difficult times, her wit reminded us of how much light she carried. Jaclyn taught us that celebration can be intentional, small rituals matter, and faith can steady the hardest of days. Her photographs, traditions, and resilient strength will remain with those who loved her.
Jaclyn is survived by her husband, Jonathan (Jon) Strutt; their four children, Peyton, Bennett, Nathan, and Hunter; her parents, Martin (Marty) and Jody Sprock; two sisters, Kristin Tiedt (Adam) and Katelyn Sprock; nephews, Owen and Asher; her parents-in-law, David and Marci Strutt; four siblings-in-law and their families, and a wide circle of friends and church communities.
Visitation will be Sunday, April 12, 2–5 PM at Gill Brothers Funeral Home, 5801 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN.
Mass of Christian Burial will follow Monday, April 13, 11 AM.at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 5071 Eden Ave. Edina, MN.
There will also be a Visitation one hour prior to the Funeral Mass.
The family will hold a private interment at Lakewood Cemetery.
“The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”
Patricia 'Patsy' Emmer Funeral
Thursday, April 9, 2026 | 11 AM
Patsy is survived by sons, Tom (Jacquie) and Jack (Molly); son-in-law, Tom Greene (Paula); 15 grandchildren: Tripp, Jack, Bobby, Katie, Joe, Bill and John Emmer; Emily and Molly Greene; Katy and Emma Rose Calvert; Sarah Mae Greene; Elizabeth, Lucy and Margaret Emmer; sister, Mary Merz Porter; brother, John. She was preceded by her parents, Jack and Marion (Beaner) Flood; father, Joseph Kelly; special Aunt, Nancy Kelly; brother, Billy; daughter, Bridget Greene and her beloved husband, Tom, who she first met in 1952 in the sixth grade at Our Lady of Grace School. Patsy and Tom were married in 1960, at Our Lady of Grace.
Patsy was a member of the Gold Mine Antique Shop in Wayzata, MN where she made millions! (Of friends that is . . .) She was truly special. Life with this woman was huge! The phone rang all day – she was always helping somebody have a happy day – laugh – it just never stopped!
Patsy’s greatest accomplishment was her three children who have always been in her thoughts and prayers from the day they were born – her success with her own carried over to her grandchildren. She had a special relationship with each one of them! She was a faithful and generous friend to all who knew her – it seemed she had hundreds of friends, for which she was always grateful. A skilled and determined card player and golfer, she seldom won, preferring to laugh and enjoy a friend’s success.
Visitation will be at 10 AM followed by Mass of Christian Burial. Private Interment St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Minneapolis.
In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the Bridget Emmer Greene Memorial Scholarship Fund at Visitation School, or Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church.
Laugh today a lot! Cheer somebody up! Patsy will be proud of you!
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.
