Mary Crowley Funeral

Thursday, June 13, 2024 | 10:30 AM

Mary Kathryn Popehn Crowley of Bloomington, Minnesota, passed away gently January 13, 2024 in her sleep, with family by her side. She was born on July 1st, 1927 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Anna and Albert Popehn. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, husband Jim, her son, Jim, brothers Art, Fran and Dick, son-in-law Bill, and great granddaughter Sydney. She is survived by four children, Kathy Peltier, Pat, Tom (Liz), Julie (John Harrington), eight grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Mary was a devoted wife and mother. She was devout in her faith and dedicated to the Catholic community. She loved a good garage sale and with a keen eye for the market, became a skilled antique collector and dealer. She loved spending time during the summer at the family cabin and winters in Florida. Mary and Jim enjoyed traveling the world and spending time with family and many delightful friends. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, June 13, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. with visitation one hour prior at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 5071 Eden Ave., Edina. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis.

Robert “Bob” Snook Funeral

Robert “Bob” Snook Funeral
Tuesday, June 11, 2024 | 10:30 AM

Robert "Bob" William Snook, age 90, of Edina, passed away peacefully at home in Eden Prairie on Sunday, June 2nd, with his beloved wife by his side, holding his hand.

Born on May 23, 1934, in Des Moines, Iowa, Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph Snook and Janice Mensing Snook, and his sister, Patricia Williams.

Bob graduated from Cannon Falls High School in 1952 and the College of Saint Thomas in 1956. He served honorably in the Army National Guard. He concluded a distinguished business career as Executive Vice President and Treasurer of the Minnesota Malting Company in Cannon Falls.

A dedicated patron of the arts, Bob attended Minnesota Orchestra concerts for 35 years, always occupying the same seats. He encouraged young people to engage with music, including chaperoning trips with the Edina Bands. He was a proud Eagle Scout and Scout Leader. He and his wife enjoyed traveling and attended numerous Master Brewers Association and Tax Executive Institute conferences around the world. Robert also cherished time spent boating on Lake Minnetonka, visiting his children's cabins, and annual fishing trips to Canada.

Bob is survived by his wife of 65 years, Charlotte; and his four children: Bob (Judy) Snook, Stephanie (Todd) Frisvold, Tom (Andrea) Snook, and Jim (Tracy) Snook. He is also survived by his nine grandchildren, who were his pride and joy, as well as many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

Visitation will start one hour prior to the service, followed by a luncheon. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the University of St. Thomas, J.A. Wedum Residential Hospice, or Joyce Uptown Food Shelf.

Ashley Garvin Funeral

Thursday, May 30, 2024 | 11:00 AM

Ashley, age 21, passed away on May 18, 2024. Ashley was a graduate of Edina High School in 2021. She recently attended a transition program at South Education Center and enjoyed going to school. She loved music, riding her bike, going in her swing, and spending time at her family cabin up north. She had the most beautiful smile and the most infectious laugh, and she loved nothing more than spending time with her family and friends. She brought so much joy to our lives and was loved by everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.

Preceded in death by, Papa Dave Garvin. Survived by; mother, Jenny Garvin; father, Mike Garvin; siblings, Izzy, Abby, and Nolan Garvin; grandparents, Judy Garvin and Kathy and Tom Miller; best friend and lifetime caregiver, Pam Freer; aunt & uncle, Kelly and Robb Miller; cousins, Caitlin and Tommy Miller; aunt, Trish Garvin; cousins, Ryan and Alexandra Mielke; uncles, Guy Garvin and Chris Garvin and many other family members, caregivers, and friends.

Visitation at 9:30 AM, prior to the Funeral Mass. The family encourages you to wear bright colors to the service in honor of Ashley.

Memorials preferred to Gillette Children's Hospital Foundation.

Chuck Plain Funeral

Thursday, May 16, 2024 | 11:00 AM

Chuck was amazingly optimistic in every aspect of his life. He always had words of encouragement to share and a warm smile.  Chuck loved tennis, golfing with his cronies, traveling, spending time with his family and more recently trying his hand at pickleball with his partner, Helen. He truly enjoyed living his life to the fullest every day with Helen by his side. 

He is survived by his son, Lincoln; grandson, Zachary; his partner of five years, Helen Bevan; along with her children and grandchildren with whom were family to him; brother, Urban; brother-in-law, Craig Schultz; and cousin, Jackie (Tom) Lutmer and their daughters.  He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 54 years, Pamela (nee: Schultz) and sister-in-law, Deborah Schultz. 

Visitation will be one hour prior to Mass at OLG. A private inurnment will be at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Cemetery.