Dr. Herman & Joyce Bentz
Jan 9, 2026
Joyce Bentz, 94, passed away on January 9, 2026. She was a dedicated nurse, homemaker, and a talented musician and artisan. Dr. Herman Bentz, 94, passed away on July 18, 2021. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a respected surgeon who served the Anoka community for many years. They were married for 68 years and are...
Dennis Ralph Hanson
May 28, 2026
Dennis R Hanson age 78 of Ramsey, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2026. Preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Lucille Hanson; his brother, Donnie Hanson and niece, Heather May and his girlfriend, Sue Kelzenberg. Dennis is survived by his daughters, Kim (Mike) Hiivala and Jenny (Dan Almendinger) Hanson; his two granddaughters, Kayla and Paige Hiivala; siblings, Jim...
Jack Alan Lehto
May 28, 2026
Jack Alan Lehto passed away peacefully on May 28, 2026, at the St. Cloud VA hospice. He was born on June 6, 1951, in Ironwood, Michigan to Milton M. and Ellen (Polvi) Lehto.
Jack proudly served in the United States Coast Guard from 1969 to 1973. He was an Engineman aboard the icebreaker USCGC Westwind. His service took him on amazing...
Delmar Leonard Schmelzer
May 27, 2026
Schmelzer, Delmar L. “Del” age 99 of Anoka. He was a World War II vet, mail carrier, hobby farmer, mechanical master, and faithful Catholic. Preceded in death by wife Agnes “Aggie”, parents Paul & Gertrude and 7 siblings. Survived by children Celeste (Bob) Schack, Patty (David) Goodman, Thomas Schmelzer, Terry (Brian) Casey and Judy (Richard) Logan, grandchildren Michael Schack, Brian...
Rodney Andrew Lee
May 25, 2026
Rodney Andrew Lee, age 69, of Blaine, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Rod was born on June 25, 1956, in Minot, North Dakota, to Donald and Ardis (Skarstad) Lee. Rod enjoyed growing up in North Dakota, where he developed a deep love of baseball and a talent for finding fun — and occasionally...
Kenneth Lyman Orr
May 24, 2026
Kenneth L. Orr, age 87, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2026, at Cedar Creek Senior Living in East Bethel, MN, surrounded by his loving family.
Ken was born in Cedar, MN, to Ada and Lyman Orr. He grew up on the family farm and attended grade school in a one-room schoolhouse. Throughout his youth, he worked hard on the farm...
Eugene Donald Heigl
May 23, 2026
Eugene is survived by his wife of 67 years, Dawn (Schade) Heigl, sister Mary (Heigl) Quast, sons James (Brenda) and Brian (Kathryn) Heigl, many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Gene loved sports and was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing and camping. He played basketball in high school and continued playing semi pro ball for years after school. He also...
Dorothy Mae Hill
May 9, 2026
Dorothy Mae (Bolin) Hill, 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family into the loving arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 9, 2026 from Alzheimer's in Elk River, Minnesota.
Born in Orrock, Minnesota, on April 24, 1936, to Alonzo and Mildred (Boander) Bolin. Dorothy told many wonderful stories about growing up with four brothers and a sister. While there...
Janet Faye Lee
Apr 28, 2026
After a long, courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease, Janet F. Lee (West), age 79, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in Cambridge, MN.
She was born on July 23, 1946, in Mora, MN and grew up on the family farm outside of Cambridge. She graduated in 1964 from Cambridge High School and was baptized at the First Baptist Church...
Donald John Malafa
Apr 23, 2026
Malafa, Don J. age 76 of Coon Rapids went home to be with the Lord on April 23, 2026 at Mercy Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Don was born November 5,1949 in Grand Forks North Dakota. When he was 2 years old the family moved to Keewatin, Minnesota where he became and always claimed to be a “Ranger.” Don...
Rita Renee Smith
Apr 19, 2026
After a courageous 26-year battle with cancer, Rita Renee (Rauen) Smith, age 71, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026, in Coon Rapids, Minnesota.
She was born on July 8, 1954, in Altamont, South Dakota, and lived a life marked by love, dedication, and service to others. Rita graduated from high school in Clear Lake, South Dakota, as a member of...
Deanne Kay Reiten
Apr 19, 2026
Deanne Kay Klein Reiten, 80, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids, MN. Deanne was born January 17, 1946 in Ashland, WI to Alphonse and Inez (Johnson) Klein.
On February 25, 1967, Deanne married James Reiten, and they celebrated their 50th anniversary shortly before Jim's death in 2017. They made their home in Silver Bay,...
Geoffrey Martin Godfrey
Apr 18, 2026
Geof Godfrey has gone to the Rainbow Bridge.
Geoffrey Martin Godfrey, age 78, passed away peacefully with family and friends present on April 18, 2026.
He was born August 12, 1947 to Ralph W. Godfrey and Ruth Adell (Laing) Godfrey in Toledo, Ohio. Geof married Karen S. Sarno on July 27, 1974 in Toledo, Ohio. Geof was a graduate of the University...
Loran Edgar Larson, Jr.
Apr 14, 2026
Loran “Lars” Larson Jr. beloved husband of Linda Larson peacefully went home to meet the Lord on Tuesday April 14, 2026 at age 90. He was born on June 18, 1935 in Isanti, Minnesota to Loran Sr. and Verna Larson and was raised in the Anoka Minnesota area.
Lars married Linda Mulvihill, with whom he would have celebrated their 70th wedding...
Cynthia Marie Johnson
Apr 12, 2026
Cynthia Marie (Buyse) Johnson entered God’s presence on April 12, 2026, at her home in Andover, Minnesota, surrounded by loving family and friends. She was born in Minneapolis to her parents Marjorie Ann (Look) Buyse and L. John Buyse, the third of five children. Cynthia grew up in Anoka, an honors graduate of Anoka High School, where she was active...
Kurt Lance Johnson
Apr 11, 2026
Kurt Lance Johnson was born on January 18, 1953 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Earl and Eleanor (Jensen) Johnson. He passed away at his home in Saint Francis, Minnesota on April 11, 2026. Kurt was preceded in death by his parents, brother Kenny and sister Kris Mitchell. He is survived by his wife Patti, many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews,...
Patricia Ann Dahl
Apr 10, 2026
Patricia "Pat" Ann Dahl, Aged 90, of Coon Rapids, passed away peacefully April 10, 2026. She was born December 10th, 1935, to Claude and Helga Brink.
She is survived by Norman, husband of 64 years, children Carla (Kevin) Skare, Garth (Jaime) Dahl and Janet Dahl; 6 grandchildren, Andrew Dahl, Angella Dahl, Justin (Emily) Skare, Ryan Skare, Elijah (Sierra) Dahl and Skyelar...
Barbara Ann Murray
Apr 9, 2026
In Loving Memory of Barbara Ann Murray
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Barbara Ann Murray, 67, of Anoka, affectionately known as Barb, who left this life on April 9, 2026. Born March 26, 1959, Barb lived a life full of stories, warmth, and laughter. She was an avid reader, always eager to share tales—whether from...
Arnold Ordean Lindland
Apr 4, 2026
Arnold Ordean Lindland, age 92 of Anoka, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2026.
Arnold retired from the Anoka Hennepin School District. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years, Bonnie. Arnold was survived by children, Pam (Joe) Fisher, Jennifer (Jeff) Hertz, Greg Lindland, Steve Lindland; grandchildren, Caitlin, Alyssa, Kjersten, Olivia, Jaye, Zak, Hope; great-grandchildren, Augie, Nix,...
Jerry Dale Shebetka
Apr 2, 2026
Jerry D. Shebetka age 88 of Elk River. Jerry worked as a licensed diesel mechanic for 25 years, dedicating his career to skilled craftsmanship and hard work. Even after retirement he could often be found spending countless hours in his shop, continuing to do what he loved most. Jerry had a deep passion for collecting and restoring antique washing machines,...
