Obituaries

Apr 11, 2022

Harlan G. Hokanson, age 89, died on Monday, April 11, 2022, peacefully at home surrounded by family. He was born December 2, 1932, in Minneapolis, MN, the oldest child of Gilbert and Inga Hokanson.

Harlan will be lovingly remembered by his beloved wife of 68 years, Joanne, his children: Jeff and...

Apr 10, 2022

Frank D. Sczepanski was born on May 15, 1938, to William and Florence (Gajeski) Sczepanski in Stephen, MN. He was a graduate of the Northwest School of Agriculture in Crookston, MN.

In 1965, Frank was united in marriage to Annette Satterstrom, who died in 1966; their daughter is Jennifer. Frank married...

Apr 7, 2022

Joan Crawford-Dietsch, age 79 of Blaine, passed away on April 7, 2022. Former Co-President and Director of the Minneapolis School of Massage and Body Work Inc. Survived by husband, Jack Dietsch; children, Bonnie (Howard) Mulkey, Sonie Johnson and Mark (Kelli) Crawford; grandchildren, Tanja, Christopher and Bryan; 3 great grandchildren; 1 step-grandson; 7 siblings; and many friends. Visitation will be...

Apr 2, 2022

Gabrish, Richard J.

Age 85 of Cedar MN passed away peacefully on Saturday April 2, 2022 after a courageous battle with Chronic lymphocytic leukemia. He worked as a carpenter for over 40 years and loved traveling with his wife Bertha.   Richard is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Bertha (nee Daehn); brother in law, Dennis...

Apr 1, 2022

Ximing Guan, of Fridley, passed away on April 1, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 63 years old.

Funeral Service at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 7th at Miller Funeral Home.

Mar 28, 2022

Angelo Olaf Vang, age 5 of Maple Grove, passed away March 28th at St Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN from pediatric pulmonary hypertension. Angelo was born on July 23, 2016 at 23 weeks weighing 15 ounces. He spent the first 18 months of his life under the loving care of the M Health Children’s Hospital before adoption. With an...

Mar 23, 2022

Donald Gene Eggers, “Don”

Age 86, of New Brighton, formerly Sauk Centre, MN passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2022. He was a graduate of Sauk Centre High School in 1953. Don was an active member of Messiah Lutheran Church in Mounds View for over 60 years. At Messiah, he was an elder, president of the congregation, and...

Mar 21, 2022

Norma Hotvedt-Iacono

Fridley, MN passed away peacefully on Monday March 21st, 2022. She was preceded in death by parents, Norman and Lillian Hotvedt and former husband and companion, James Iacono Jr. Survived by children Brian (Kara), Michael, Victoria (Michael), Grandchildren Kyle, Vincent, Madalynn, James and Eleanor and a large loving family of siblings, nieces, nephews...

Mar 21, 2022

Johnson, Kenneth H. Age 95, of Plymouth, passed away March 21, 2022. Welcomed in Heaven by wives Margaret and Elaine. Survived by son Blake Johnson, daughter Lori Lamprecht, 9 grandchildren, 11 great-grand-children. Service on April 2nd at 2pm, Plymouth Covenant Church, with a visitation before and pie to follow.

Mar 20, 2022

Amelia (Amy) Darlene Hodges (nee’ Dolieslager)

November 29, 1928 – March 20, 2022

Beloved Wife, Mother, Grand Mother, Great Grandmother

Passed away peacefully early Sunday morning ushering in the first day of Spring, and the beautiful sunny day. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elizabeth and William Dolieslager;  daughter,...

Mar 19, 2022

Peterson, Donald W. Age 86 of Minneapolis, passed away surrounded by his wife and family on the night of March 19th, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Marcia; Children,  Renee, Randy, Donny, and Donny's wife, Rachel; A special niece, Jody; grandchildren, Samuel, Gabriella, Nicole, Isaiah, Maddie, Grant, Henry, Lucy, Rocco, Jagger; great-grandchildren, Brayden, Israel, Layton,...

Mar 18, 2022

Ellen M. Hinrichs, age 63 of Spring Lake Park, passed away unexpectedly on March 18, 2022. Preceded in death by her parents, Roger and Mary Witte; and brother, Alfred Witte. She was the most amazing mother, grandma, sister and friend. Always there to lend a hand or a listening ear. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren....

Mar 18, 2022

Blilie, Larry A. age 79 of Blaine, passed away unexpectedly on March 18, 2022. Preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Eleanor Blilie; brothers, Gary Blilie and Curtis Blilie. Survived by son, Jason Blilie;  brothers, Gerald Blilie and Everett Blilie; sisters, Shirley Wolf, Renae Godejohn, Janice Albers, Linda Albers; and many other relatives and friends. Larry grew up...

Mar 18, 2022

Jean Schwagel, age 80 of New Hope passed away on Mar 18, 2022. Beloved daughter and sister.

Mass of Christian Burial to be held on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Osseo. Visitation 9:30 and Mass at 10:30.

Jean will be laid to rest with her parents, Cyril and Marie,...

Mar 17, 2022

Alejandro

Valenzuela Rojas Jr.

45 years of Shakopee, Minnesota

January 21, 1977 ~ March 17, 2022

Alejandro Valenzuela Rojas Jr. also known as Alex, Jr & Jano of Shakopee, MN, passed Thursday March 17,...

Mar 16, 2022

Alfred “Al” Bates passed away on March 16, 2022. Al was born August 14, 1929 on the family farm in Eau Galle WI to the late Harry & Rose (Hartung) Bates. He grew up a farm boy and graduated from Durand HS in 1948. After Graduation Al worked for the Milwaukee Railroad.

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Mar 15, 2022

Roger Collingwood Harmon, age 73 of Minnetonka, formerly of Fridley, passed away unexpectedly on March 15, 2022 doing two things he treasured and loved; spending an evening with his wife Debbie and watching basketball.

Roger was born on August 18, 1948, in St. Paul, Minnesota to H. Weston and Cary Harmon. Roger graduated from Northfield High School...

Mar 13, 2022

Jan Harding, of Columbia Heights, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on March 13, 2022 due to complications following a stroke. She was 80 years old.

Jan was preceded in death by brothers, Don, Roger, Kenny; sister, Geri; and special friends, Bill and Du.

She...

Mar 9, 2022

Donna Rae Turner was born May 14th, 1937 in Decorah, Iowa to Herman and Elise Stegan. As 1 of 5 daughters, she grew up working on her family’s farm and playing in the creeks, forest, and fields with her sisters and double cousins. After graduating from high school Donna moved into an apartment with cousins Bonnie and Elane, and...

Mar 9, 2022

Walczak, Thomas "Tim"

Age 84, was born April 17th, 1937. Tim passed away peacefully in his sleep the evening of March 9th, 2022. He battled Alzheimer’s until his brothers Hubert and Lawrence that preceded him with the same disease, called for him to come home with them. Also preceded in death by his mother, Louise (Zeland) and...