We've lost some very close friends, both players and spouses, along the way. Whether we've known them a long time, or we've just gotten acquainted, there's a special friendship and camaraderie that comes with sharing this great game.
We miss our friends deeply and remember them here. Click on the links below for information and tributes. |

Bob Spinharney - May 15, 2020
Donn Hartford - October 17, 2019
Our condolences to the family of Donn Hartford, who passed away unexpectedly at his Florida home.
Donn's obituary is available HERE. RIP, Big Donn.
Our condolences to the family of Donn Hartford, who passed away unexpectedly at his Florida home.
Donn's obituary is available HERE. RIP, Big Donn.
The Fireworks King, Jim Freeman - July 12, 2019
Jim Freeman, to his friends "The Fireworks King," died on July 12 in Florida, at 83 years of age. Jim had contracted an eye infection, which turned into a serious bacterial infection and ultimately proved fatal.
Living in the Rochester area for many years, Jim traveled to the Rice and Arlington ballfields in his early days of senior softball, then drove with buddies Bob Adams, Larry Batterson, Curt Callstrom, Bill Sutter and others for several years to play with West Metro Softball in Edina.
Earlier this year, Jim had enjoyed a trip to the Twin Cities to attend a class reunion, where he got together with many of his old buddies.
He will be missed by all of his softball friends and family.
Jim Freeman, to his friends "The Fireworks King," died on July 12 in Florida, at 83 years of age. Jim had contracted an eye infection, which turned into a serious bacterial infection and ultimately proved fatal.
Living in the Rochester area for many years, Jim traveled to the Rice and Arlington ballfields in his early days of senior softball, then drove with buddies Bob Adams, Larry Batterson, Curt Callstrom, Bill Sutter and others for several years to play with West Metro Softball in Edina.
Earlier this year, Jim had enjoyed a trip to the Twin Cities to attend a class reunion, where he got together with many of his old buddies.
He will be missed by all of his softball friends and family.
Jack Johnson - March 7, 2018
Click Here for Jack's obituary
Lynn Gladfelter
Click Here for Lynn's obituary.
Click Here for Lynn's obituary.
Gary Levin
Gary's obituary can be reached by Clicking Here.
Gary's obituary can be reached by Clicking Here.
Arliss Bartz
Arliss' obituary can be reached by Clicking Here.
Arliss' obituary can be reached by Clicking Here.
Bernie Conlin
Longtime West Metro player and friend to many. Bernie's obituary can be reached by Clicking Here.
Longtime West Metro player and friend to many. Bernie's obituary can be reached by Clicking Here.
Steve Simmons
June 24, 1945 - August 16, 2012
Jim Spaulding
July 16, 1948 - November 15, 2012
Sally Dale
November 18, 2012
November 18, 2012