Obituary for Joan Barbara Chargo Weinberg Silver of Minneapolis

A Life Remembered in Minnesota: Joan Barbara Silver Passes Away at 89

Joan Barbara Chargo Weinberg Silver, whose deep-rooted ties to Minnesota spanned generations, passed away on November 5, 2026, at the age of 89, as reported by Hodroff-Epstein Memorial Chapel and Legacy.com. Born in Willmar, Minnesota, on September 15, 1937, she was raised by her parents, Sophie and Morris Chargo, alongside her brothers, Eddie and Harvey, who both preceded her in death.

Family stood at the center of her world throughout her life. Joan first married Ted Weinberg, with whom she shared three children: Debra Tasci, Jeffrey Weinberg, and Laura Cagan. In 1981, she met Allen Silver, whom the family’s memorial notices describe as the love of her life. The couple shared 44 wonderful years together, remaining devoted to one another until her passing.

Generational Legacy and Traditions

Joan’s expansive family grew to include her stepdaughter, Becky Swenson, and a cherished group of grandchildren: Michael Cagan and his wife Jane, Tyler Tasci, Sarah Tasci and her husband Ryan, Erica Cagan, Michelle Cagan, Ruby Weinberg, Jackson Weinberg, and Sander Swenson. In her later years, she welcomed a great-grandson, little Joshua Cagan, who brought her immense happiness.

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Beyond her immediate household, Joan treasured her nieces, nephews, and cousins, holding a deep appreciation for Jewish family traditions. These shared customs and intergenerational gatherings formed a lasting cornerstone of her life and legacy.

Services and Final Arrangements

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at the Minneapolis Jewish Cemetery Chapel, located at 7032 Penn Avenue South in Minneapolis, according to Hodroff-Epstein Memorial Chapel. A Shiva gathering will follow at 5:30 p.m. at Beth El Synagogue.