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In Memoriam~Thomas M. Atkins ’68

Thomas M. Atkins ’68January 28, 1950 – November 8, 2024Saint John’s Preparatory Regent and Board Chair Thomas Michael Atkins, of Maple Grove, MN, passed away unexpectedly Friday, November 8, 2024. Tom is preceded in death by parents Bob and Betty Atkins, sister Nancy Doerfler, and in- laws Gordon and Bernie Spooner. He is survived by […]

SJP Girls’ Cross-Country Team Earns Trip to State Championship Meet

SJP Girls’ Cross-Country Team Earns Trip to StateMargaret Duffy is the Section ChampionConnor McMahon Earns Trip to State Congratulations to the Saint John’s Prep girls’ cross-country team for earning a berth at the MSHSL cross-country championships. The girls’ team were led by sophomore Margaret Duffy who earned first place in the Section 5A cross-country race […]

In Memoriam~ John J. Twohy ’68

John J. Twohy ’68 December 5, 1950 — October 8, 2024 Age 73, of Lake Elmo, passed away on October 8, 2024. Preceded in death by parents, John and Rosemary; and sister, Reenie. Survived by his wife of 49 years, Christine; son, Edward; daughter, Margaret; grandchild, Tav; sisters, Eileen, Kathy, Maggie; brothers, Mike, Joe, Jim, and […]

New Outdoor Classroom Blessed

Alumni Lead the Way for New Outdoor Classroom This week students gathered behind the main Prep School building to celebrate a new outdoor classroom. Abbot Douglas Mullin, OSB, presided at a special prayer service to bless the outdoor learning space on September 26. The outdoor classroom features a beautiful pine-timber structure built during two work sessions […]

In Memoriam ~ Michael John Ives

Michael John IvesFather to Michelle Ives Carlson ’86Former Board of Regents Member Michael J. Ives, age 80, of Grand Rapids, Minnesota passed away Monday, September 2, 2024, at his home on Pokegama Lake. He was born to Roy and Mary E. Ives on March 7, 1944, in Albert Lea, MN while his father was serving […]

In Memoriam~ Josephine Ann “Jo” Brummer

Josephine Ann “Jo” BrummerMother of James Brummer, Jr. ’74, William Brummer ’77, Henry Brummer ’79, and Daniel Brummer ’84 Josephine Ann Brummer (Moix), affectionately known as Jo, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2024, in St. Joseph, Minnesota at the age of 92. Born on March 6, 1932, in Conway, Arkansas, Jo lived a life marked by […]

In Memoriam ~ Edmond “Ed” Hunstiger

Edmond “Ed” HunstigerFather of Edmond Hunstiger, Jr. ’82 and Joan Hunstiger ’84 Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, September 5, 2024, at St. Wendelin Church, Luxemburg, MN for Edmond (Ed) Hunstiger, age 90, who died at home peacefully, surrounded by family. There will be a private family inurnment. The visitation will […]

In Memoriam ~ Francis “Frank” Crain ’68

Francis “Frank” Crain ’68 Francis “Frank” Crain, 74, Proctor, Minnesota, died Tuesday, August 20, 2024, in Diamond Willow Assisted Living. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 29, 2024, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Duluth, Minnesota. Private interment will follow. Arrangements […]

In Memoriam ~ Dr. James G. Hood ’70

Dr. James G. Hood ’70 Dr. James G. Hood, age 72, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2024, in his Spokane Valley home in the presence of his wife Karen and several of his children. He was born on November 27, 1951, in Estherville, Iowa, to Hazel and Jerry Hood. He was one of 11 […]