Obituary Listings

Jul 27, 2023

Neil John Polaski, a resident of Brainerd, Minnesota passed away unexpectedly on July 27th, 2023 at the age of 86. Neil was preceded in death by his daughter, Krestin Datko- Polaski and his parents, Florence & John and his sisters Loretta & Lorna.

Neil was a Military Veteran that had served overseas. He was a devoted family...

Jul 27, 2023

Wayne Robert Zenk, age 73, passed away July 27th, 2023.  He was preceded in death by parents Paul and Myrtle Zenk, brother Jerome (Jerry) Zenk, and daughter Rachel Zenk.

Wayne was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, and was quick to find ways to help his loved ones.  His experience building his house with his...

Jul 21, 2023

Donais, Leroy H. "Lee" age 81 of Ramsey passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his wife and daughters on July 21, 2023.  Lee was an Air Force Veteran and a Master Electrician working with Hennepin County for many years. Preceded in death by his parents Henry & Eleanora and brothers Richard & Maynard. Survived by his wife...

Jul 18, 2023

Melvin Lee Patrick age 92 of Coon Rapids passed away on July 18, 2023 at Unity Hospital in Fridley. Beloved Husband, Dad, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather. He was preceded in death by his granddaughters JoAnna & Naomi and his parents Melvin & Frances. Melvin is survived by his wife Carol, children Sherri Anderson, Gary Graham, Michael (Monica) Graham, Brian Patrick,...

Jul 6, 2023

Logan James Overvold, age 22 of Cedar, passed away on July 6, 2023. Logan enjoyed spending time outdoors, most notably hunting, fishing and snowmobiling. He was a very courteous man and had a smile that no one would forget and he was loved by so many people.

Logan was preceded in death by his grandfather, Paul Overvold....

Jun 27, 2023

McCarty, Lynn R. age 82 of Coon Rapids. Attention Pipefitters Local 539. Preceded in death by parents Thornton & Mildred, siblings LaVerne, Jim & Tessie. Survived by wife Joann, children Kelli (Kent) Allen, Jodi (Darin) Matheson and Kevin (Ashley) McCarty, grandchildren Brandon, Micah, Tianna, Krystal, Angel, Luke & Ben, great-grandsons Peter & Isaac, siblings Dixie, Meryl, Ned (Lela), Verl...

Jun 24, 2023

George Ricky Butgusaim, age 67 of Andover, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Saturday June 24, 2023. He was born on November 18, 1955, to Belarussian parents, Alexks and Vera Butgusaim, who gave him not only their Belarussian stubbornness, but love of family and culture.

For George, family was everything, and this could be seen in every ounce...

Jun 23, 2023

Elizabeth Louise "Betty" Hoffman, born April 1, 1935 in Pine City, MN has been called home to her Lord, Jesus Christ, having passed on June 23, 2023. She was married to Eugene Hoffman on September 8, 1962, and from that union five children were born, to which she was later blessed with five grandchildren. Eugene passed away in 1994,...

Jun 21, 2023

Treffert, Doris M. age 94 of Andover, Minnesota, former longtime North Fond du Lac resident passed away peacefully on June 21, 2023. She was born in Rhinelander, Wisconsin on May 18, 1929. Doris married Gordon Treffert on June 10, 1950. She was an avid reader and also enjoyed camping with family and friends, playing cards and knitting. Doris also...

Jun 19, 2023

Roberta Jean (Bobbi) Peterson (nee. Schmidt), age 80, of Ramsey, MN, passed away on June 19, 2023.

Bobbi was born in Worthington in 1942 and graduated from Crookston Central High School in 1960, and UMD in 1965. She earned a second bachelors and then three masters degrees, including organ performance from the University of Nebraska. Bobbi was...

Jun 19, 2023

James Walter Dehn, age 93, of Dayton, Minnesota, passed away on Monday June 19, 2023.

He was born on June 17th, 1930 to Theodore and Eleanor Dehn. As a child, James worked hard on the family farm. During the Korean war, he served his country as a Marine from 1952 to 1954, stationed in Japan for six...

Jun 19, 2023

Derence, John P. age 76 of Andover. Preceded in death by parents John & Rose. Survived by wife Chong, children Koreen (John) Hays, Karisa (Dan) Merrill, John (Liliana) and Jessica (Jake) Ruud, grandchildren Chelsea, John, Joshua and River, siblings Lindsey Derence, Mary Derence, Angel (Bernie) Kopcie and David (Lea) Derence, niece & nephew. Funeral Services Saturday, June 24, 2023...

Jun 18, 2023

In Loving Memory of Antonio (Tony) Scardigli

Antonio Scardigli, age 89 of Andover, passed away on June 18, 2023. He loved his family, his work as a terrazzo mechanic, gardening, cooking, the outdoors and raising his animals.

Antonio was preceded in death by his parents, Andrea and Rosina, along with siblings Celestino and Ulivo. He...

Jun 14, 2023

Matthew Arthur Weikle, age 19, of Andover, Minnesota passed away on Wednesday June 14, 2023.

He was born on December 23, 2003, and came to his family and home at 2 weeks of age. From the very beginning, Matthew emanated strength and vibrancy, foreshadowing the man of substance he would become. With his bigger-than-life personality and authentic...

Jun 12, 2023

Jacqueline Gail (Grady) Powley, 82,from Champlin passed away on Monday June 12 th at her home surrounded by family. Born in Framingham MA Mach 23 rd 1941, Jackie was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She cared and loved all those she met, and was loved by all those that knew her.  She will be missed dearly, but...

Jun 12, 2023

Edith Segerstrom (nee DeMars) of Grand Rapids, Minnesota (formerly of Blaine) passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 12th, 2023, following a diagnosis of dementia.

Edith was born on January 17th, 1937, in Elk River Minnesota. Edith was always a caretaker and began at a young age, frequently caring for her many nieces and nephews. Sometimes...

Jun 9, 2023

Caswell, Marilyn M. "Toot" (Mylrea) age 91 of Bloomington, formerly of Anoka died peacefully under the care of hospice with family members by her side. She was a devoted and loving wife, daughter, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother. Toot was born on July 29, 1931, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. She grew up in the Saskatoon area. In 1951, she married Murray...

Jun 7, 2023

David Bret Youngmark December 11th 1959-June 7th 2023

Dave Youngmark, 63, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Oak Grove, MN. Dave was born in Thermopolis, WY to Dora and Wilhelm Youngmark. He grew up in Fridley, MN and graduated from Fridley High School in 1977. Dave worked for General Mills for over 35...

Jun 7, 2023

Skubitz, Kathleen S. "Kay" age 81 of Andover passed away peacefully on June 7, 2023. Kay was born in Milwaukee and grew up in St. Paul, Minnesota. She married the love of her life, Frank, in 1965. Together they enjoyed traveling, going to the cabin, visiting family and friends, and watching the birds and squirrels on the deck. Kay...

Jun 5, 2023

Kobza (Michlin) Margaret Joy age 64 of Anoka passed away on June 5, 2023 at the JA Wedum Home in Brooklyn Park. She was born on September 2, 1958 in Minneapolis to Max and Joyce (Tucker) McCoy. She was preceded in death by her father Max and sister Shawna. She is survived by her husband Leslie, sons Aaron and...