Alan Chris Hofer
Oct 17, 2026
The family of Alan Chris Hofer of Ramsey, MN is saddened to announce his passing on October 17th at the age of 73. Alan was born in Park Rapids, MN on December 20 th ,1952. He graduated from Park Rapids High School in 1970 and then went on to Bemidji State University graduating in 1974 with an accounting degree. He...
Melvin Leonard Larson Jr.
Oct 16, 2026
Melvin “Benny” Larson, age 90, of St. Francis, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2026, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was a loving man with a remarkably tender soul.
A graduate of St. Francis High School, Mel went on to study at Dunwoody, Anoka Tech, and Anoka Ramsey Community College. He proudley served his country in the U.S....
Mildred Esther Krone
Oct 15, 2026
Mildred Esther Krone age 98 of Anoka / Champlin passed away on October 15, 2026.
She enjoyed traveling and retiring with Marvin on Milacs Lake. Mildred was a life member of the Champlin American Legion and apart of the Women’s Auxiliary.
Preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Krone; son, Michael Mindrum. Survived by her son, Paul (Barbara) Mindrum, grandchildren, Sarah (Ben)...
Bernie Koep
Oct 12, 2026
Bernard Allen Koep, lovingly known as Bernie, passed away on October 12, 2026, at the age of 74, following a battle with kidney cancer.
Bernie was born to Edward and Mary Ann (Becker) Koep on February 2, 1952, and raised in Vining, Minnesota.
Bernie's strong work ethic began early, as he spent his high school years working on a dairy farm. During...
Louise Natalie Bakke
Oct 9, 2026
Louise passed away on October 9, 2026. She was born on June 10, 1930 in Minneapolis. Louise loved shopping, baking, scary movies, and above all else spending time with her family. She had a quick wit and was extremely funny. Louise had a cute little smile that was uniquely hers. She was a very loving mother, grandmother (Grammy), and great...
Charles Russell Jonason
Oct 4, 2026
Charles Jonason, age 88, of Brooklyn Park, MN passed away peacefully on October 4. Chuck was born on September 19, 1938, in St. Paul, MN to Russell and Dellis Jonason of Shafer, MN.
Chuck grew up in Shafer, MN on the family farm, the Swedish name for which was “Westorp.” It is this farm life that he credits for instilling in...
Peggy Ribbeck Giroux
Sep 28, 2026
Peggy Giroux (née Ribbeck), age 78, born July 1, 1948, passed away on September 28, 2026, with her family by her side.
Peggy was baptized, confirmed, and married at Saint John’s Lutheran Church in Sumner, Iowa. She attended Sumner High School, Luther College, and the University of Iowa. On April 8, 1978, she married Roger Giroux.
A longtime resident of Champlin, Minnesota,...
James Arthur Kline
Sep 28, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of James A. Kline, who left this world peacefully on September 28, 2026, at his cherished home in the presence of his beloved wife, Barb, and his devoted children, Kim, Michelle, and Jim. Born on June 1, 1943, in Minneapolis, MN, Jim was the cherished son of the late James H Kline and...
Deborah Lynn Olson
Sep 27, 2026
Deborah Lynn Olson age 59 of Andover Minnesota passed away on September 27th with friends and family at her bedside in Bethesda Hospital, St Paul following a lengthy stay after a heart procedure. Debbie was born October 23, 1966 in Brainerd, Minnesota to Marjorie and Gerald Olson. Debbie attended Elementary in Mazeppa and later finished schooling in Rochester at Mayo...
Joan Alice (nee Jensen) Anderson
Sep 21, 2026
Anderson, Joan Alice
“Joni Jensen”
Joni, age 73, of Champlin passed away September 21, 2026.
Preceded in death by parents, Rudy and Red Jensen; nephew, Thaddeus Zaharia; and sister-in-law, Kathy Anderson.
Survived by husband, Patrick Anderson; sister, Judy (David) Lee; brothers, Jerry (Rita) Jensen, and James (Monique) Jensen; brother-in-law, Michael Anderson; sister-in-law, Kristi (Tom) Lammer; nieces and nephews.
She retired as the City Clerk of...
Steven James Gordon
Sep 21, 2026
Steven James Gordon, known as Steve, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2026, with his two daughters by his side after long battles with infections and other health complications. He was 70 years old. Born on April 4, 1956 in Bemidji, Minnesota, Steve grew up in Anoka but had been living in St. Francis, Minnesota since 1996. Steve had a...
Mary Weid
Sep 15, 2026
Mary Weid of Andover, MN, entered into her heavenly home on September 15, 2026. She was born in 1945 in St. Paul, MN, to the late Vincent and Ardis Herman.
To know Mary was to know that family was her greatest joy. Being a loving wife, mother, and grandmother was what made her happiest, and many friends quickly became like family...
Michelle Lea Hansen
Sep 14, 2026
Michelle Lea Hansen (Mankowski), age 51, of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on September 14, 2026.
Michelle was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and raised in Brooklyn Park. She dedicated her life to caring for others, both as a mother, wife and through her lifelong career as a neuro trauma nurse at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids. After earning her nursing...
Frances Agnes Jacobson
Sep 12, 2026
With heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a long, grace-filled life, the family of Frances Jacobson announces her passage into eternal life following a brief but courageous battle with cancer. She passed away at the age of 85, leaving behind a legacy of unconditional love and unwavering faith.
Fran was born on August 16, 1941, in St. Cloud, Minnesota, to Anton...
Ronald Maurice Hunter
Sep 12, 2026
Ronald Maurice Hunter, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, has been a beacon of love and warmth throughout his remarkable life. Born on May 13, 1932, in the close-knit town of Marshall, Minnesota, Ronald was the beloved son of Maurice and Alice Hunter. His early years in Marshall laid the foundation for a life filled with accomplishment and service.
Ronald’s...
Kathryn Marie Patterson
Sep 5, 2026
Kathy Patterson, age 68 of Anoka, Minnesota passed away peacefully on September 5th, 2026. She was born on April 23rd, 1958 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Gary and Carol ODean.
Kathy will be remembered for her big heart, humor, honesty, and devotion to her family.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Gary and Carol ODean.
She is survived by her husband, Dave...
Robert Alan Board
Sep 4, 2026
Robert A. Board age 90 of Coon Rapids. Robert (Bob) passed away on Sept. 4, 2026, after a lengthy illness. Born in Aberdeen, South Dakota on October 6, 1935, to Wayne & Mary (Palm) Board. He is preceded in death by his mother, father, and wife of 48 years, Sally (Scarborough); brothers Richard, Jack, and Donnie, sister-in-law Marlene Board, and...
Elaine Eleanore Kappedahl
Aug 30, 2026
Elaine Elenore Kappedahl, age 103 of Anoka, Minnesota passed away at her home on Sunday, August 30, 2026.
Elaine was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on June 21, 1923, the daughter of Casper and Hildu (Jacobson) Gesme. They lived in Hastings, Minnesota until the family moved to Cannon Falls, Minnesota in 1936. She graduated from Cannon Falls High School and later moved...
Jim Dennison Deal
Aug 25, 2026
Deal, James “Jim” D. age 92 of Andover, passed away on August 25, 2026.
Jim was raised on their family farm near Herman, MN and graduated from Wheaton High School. He loved spending time farming, gardening, fishing, and hunting around the world and at his preserve in Mora, he always had a list of things to do. Jim was a great...
Paul Douglas Moravetz
Aug 24, 2026
Paul D. Moravetz age 83 of Ramsey, Minnesota passed away peacefully on August 24, 2026. Paul grew up in Canby, Minnesota and worked at Mate Punch and Die for 35 years. He and his late wife Carolyn raised 2 children, Laura and Doug. He built a cabin on Gun Lake and loved hunting and fishing.
Paul was preceded in death by...
