Obituaries

Sep 7, 2025

Avellene grew up in Little Falls, MN with her parents and nine siblings, went to our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School through eighth grade and graduated from Little Falls High School. While growing up in Little Falls, she dated Leonard Steinert. Avellene moved to St. Paul where she attended the University of Minnesota to become an X-Ray Technician. Her husband...

Sep 5, 2025

Age 93, formerly of Brookings, SD passed on 9/5/25 to join Ken, her husband for 65 years. Peg leaves daughters, Susan Jacobsen (Scott) and Lori James (Kirsten Obermeyer), Susan Sandburg (sister), and numerous nieces and nephews. Peg and her sister, Susan Caroline, were born in Atlanta GA and later moved to Chicago to live with her mom’s siblings. As a...

Sep 7, 2025

Eunice Charlotte Banta, age 96 years, passed away in Mercy Hospital with Hospice Care in Coon Rapids on September 7, 2025, after a week of pain and suffering from a heart condition. Visitation services will be at 9:00 AM, Tuesday, September 23, 2025, with her funeral beginning 10:00 AM and a luncheon to follow. Her final resting place will be...

Aug 27, 2025

Greg Randall Livingston, age 77 of Coon Rapids, passed away at his home on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. He was born to Glen and Sylvia (Horarik) Livingston on October 20, 1947 in Minneapolis.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 6pm at Miller Funeral Home, Fridley, MN. Family will greet friends from 4pm-6pm prior to the...

Aug 26, 2025

James G. “Jim” Wallerius, age 58, long time resident of Columbia Heights, MN, formerly of North Minneapolis, passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. Jim was born to the late Donald J. and Elizabeth T. (Geitner) Wallerius on November 12, 1966.

He was a graduate of De La Salle High School in 1985 and the successful long time...

Aug 22, 2025

Born in Coon Rapids, Minnesota on May 25, 1974, to David Lamar Butts and Linda Marie Butts.

She passed away in Big Lake Minnesota on August 22, 2025, at the age of 51. She is preceded in death by her parents David and Linda Butts and son Kenneth Gary.

She is survived by husband Brian Gary, daughters Brianna Gary and Allison Gary,...

Aug 18, 2025

Merle Gene Biggs, of Lino Lakes, a beloved family man and devoted salesman, passed away on August 18, 2025, in Bloomington, Minnesota, at the age of 87. Born on September 5, 1937, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Merle distinguished himself throughout his life with his unwavering dedication to family and his commitment to his career.

Having graduated from Washington high school in...

Aug 9, 2025

David (“Skip”) Eugene Smith, age 79, of New Brighton, MN, died of cancer on August 9, 2025.

Skip was an alumnus of Delano High School (‘64) and Augsburg University, earning a bachelor’s degree in history. He was drafted and served in Vietnam as a Sergeant in the Army, receiving the Army Commendation Medal with Valor in 1970. He worked as a...

Aug 1, 2025

Gregory Dale Comer, 61, of New Brighton, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 1, 2025.  He was a talented, passionate and gentle man who loved his family and friends, making anything artistic, wood working, playing bass guitar, making others laugh, gardening, animals, hunting, hiking, fishing, and all things outdoors.  A Celebration of Life will be held at a later...

Sep 4, 2025

Aug 29, 2025

Warren Jacobson, 91, of Corcoran, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on August 29th, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Born on January 19, 1934, in Alango Township on Minnesota’s Iron Range, Warren was the son of William and Melia Jacobson. At age eight, the family relocated to a farm near Cook, Minnesota—a move Warren fondly remembered as “the last great cattle...

Aug 28, 2025

Juan “John” Campos

Juan Campos, known to many as John, passed away on August 28, 2025, at the age of 63.

Born in Mexico, Juan was raised in Chicago, Illinois, and later made his home in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he spent much of his adult life. He will be remembered for his quiet strength, his subtle goofy humor, and his laid-back spirit.

Juan...

Aug 12, 2025

LeAnn Marie (Erickson) Sannes was born on November 9, 1950 in Alexandria, MN and died on August 12, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids, MN from a very aggressive form of cancer- anaplastic thyroid cancer.

Lee grew up in Henning, MN and then went to Moorhead State University in Moorhead, MN, where she met the love of her life, Vance....

Aug 8, 2025

In loving memory of Carole Ann Rogne, age 62. Carole passed away on August 8th, 2025.

Loved by many for her kindhearted, soft-spoken demeanor. 

Survived by Husband Russell Rogne, children; Crystal (Jason) Hanson, Anthony Rogne, Alek Rogne (Brittany Chester), Candace Rogne (Will Pettis), Carissa Rogne (Clint Neumann); 7 grandchildren; sisters, Sandie Kidder, Joanne Heppner, Marcy (Mike) Williams, Chris (Craig) Beeler, Ann (Mike)...

Aug 3, 2025

In Loving Memory of Baby Matthew Patterson

It is with unimaginable grief that we share the heartbreaking news of the passing of baby Matthew Patterson, just 7 months old. On August 3rd, 2025, heaven gained a precious angel far too soon.

Matthew was a sweet, joyful baby boy who brought light and love into every room. Though his time with us was...

Jul 26, 2025

Doris Mae Osborne (Collie), age 99, passed away peacefully July 26, 2025. Doris was preceded in death by her husband Don Sr., 3 brothers and grandson Baden Osborne.

Born July 24, 1926, in Nash County, North Carolina, where her family were tobacco farmers. After high school graduation, she moved to New Port News, VA to work in support of the WWII...

Jul 24, 2025

Leslie Melvin Schmidt (Skip/Smitty/Grandpa Skippy), age 90, of Spring Lake Park, MN passed away Thursday, July 24th, 2025.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, August 8th, 2025, at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 7700 Monroe St. NE, Spring Lake Park, MN 55432, Pastor Paul Strawn officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to service....

Jul 24, 2025

Mary Ann Ryan, age 81, of Shoreview, MN, passed away peacefully into the arms of her Savior on July 24, 2025. Born on August 13, 1943, in St. Brendan’s, Newfoundland, Mary was the eldest of eight children of Michael James and Anne Croke. After graduating high school, she attended Littledale College, where she earned her teaching license. Mary began her...

Jul 23, 2025

Gaylene Mae Switzer, born April 9, 1935, passed away July 23, 2025, at the age of 90.

She was raised a farm girl in Cavalier County, ND, graduating from Hannah high school in 1953 in a class of 6. After high school it was off to Akers Business College in Grand Forks, ND for studies in secretarial duties. Upon completion, she...

Jul 20, 2025

Doris Ione (Lund) Moxness, age 93, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2025. Born on June 8, 1932, in Eau Claire Wisconsin, Doris was the first child of Alfred and Clara Lund. Their family lived in a brick house built by Alfred Lund, attended public school and were members of Grace Lutheran Church. After high school graduation, she went to...