Coon Rapids, MN Obituaries

Howard Douglas Jensen passed on June 24, 2026, at the age of 88, and was a resident of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. Visitation will be held at Gearhart Funeral Home, 11275 Foley Blvd NW, Coon Rapids...

Phyllis Daraitis passed away suddenly on July 10, 2026, at the age of 80. Phyllis was born June 20, 1946, to Laurence and Ione Miller and survived her birthday arrival. Phyllis graduated from Spri...

Darrin Jon May, age 41, a devoted husband and faithful father, entered into eternal life on July 10, 2026, following a heroic battle with cancer. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his children a...

Ryan Craig Larson February 10, 1995 – July 1, 2026 Ryan Craig Larson, age 31, of Coon Rapids, Minnesota, passed away on July 1, 2026. He was a beloved son, brother, grandson, uncle, and friend whose p...

Mary Florence Lang Age 84, of Ham Lake Passed away on July 5, 2026. Preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Mae Ploog; husband, Richard Lang; daughter, Teresa Huberty; brother, Jim Ploog. S...

Born April 18, 1933, and passed away July 1, 2026, after suffering a stroke. Reg was married to Emma for 68 years. They had a family; Michael Rodriguez, Sabrina (Ron) Fuller, and Mary Berg. He was G...

Janice (Jan) C. Hanson, of Fridley, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2026, at the age of 85. Jan was born on May 14, 1941 in Cando, North Dakota. Jan was blessed to spend her last days with her lov...

Kimberly Jean Fritz (Cosgrove) passed away peacefully on June 27, 2026, surrounded by family and loved ones. Born on December 16, 1968, Kimberly was a fierce and loving mother, wife, sister, daughter...

Marjorie Norlien Passed away on June 27, 2026, at the age of 87. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Norlien; brother, Bob Bredeson; son-in-law, Daniel Bonnes; brother-in-law, John Poor...

Peggy Sue Olivier Loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, completed her journey surrounded by her family on Friday, June 26, 2026, at her home in Coon Rapids, at the age of 68. Preced...

Frank Leroy Shultz Born August 20th, 1934, to Elsie (Weiner) Shultz and Frank Joseph Shultz, died at age 91 on June 23, 2026. Frank grew up in Hinckley, MN, and graduated from Hinckley High School...

James Leslie Sweet Age 90, of Blaine Passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 22, 2026. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Juanita Sweet on May 30, 2026; son, Daniel James Sweet; granddaughter,...

Jensen, Vera (Hanson) Age 94, of Coon Rapids Passed away June 22, 2026. Preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Jensen; siblings, Gordon Hanson, Millie Kyne, Hazel Holt, Tulla Geithman. Survived b...

Thomas "Tom" R. McMaster passed on June 16, 2026, at the age of 89, a resident of Blaine, Minnesota. Tom was born in Minneapolis MN in 1937 to Rolland and Hattie McMaster. The McMaster family moved ...

Beverly Ann Thurston, age 96, of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota passed away peacefully on Friday, June 12, 2026. Beverly was born in Salt Lake City, Utah. It is with heavy hearts, yet a sense of profound ...

Susan Kaye Christen resident of Spring Lake Park, MN passed away on June 8, 2026, at the age of 80. Susan was born November 5th, 1945, in Robbinsdale, MN to Lloyd and Ethel Polson. She married Arbil ...

Donna Lee Carpenter passed on June 7, 2026, at the age of 89. She was preceded in passing by her beloved husband, Robert "Fonz" Carpenter; father, Evan Waldorf; mother, Adeline Zander; brother, Darr...

Marlys Mae Pfleghaar, 87, of Coon Rapids, Minnesota, passed on June 4, 2026. Marlys Hanson Pfleghaar grew up on a farm in Cosmos, MN, was married to Kenneth 57 years, raising 4 children. She was oft...

Mary Anna Fortune passed on June 2, 2026, at the age of 96. Born on April 7, 1930, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Mary Anna lived in Fridley, Minnesota. She was preceded in passing by her husband, Donald...

Barbara Jeanne Blair passed away peacefully at home with family on May 30, 2026, in Coon Rapids, Minnesota. She was 81 years old. Barb was the oldest daughter of Dr. Donald and Leah (Conzett) Blair. ...

Gordon Scott Herrig passed on May 19, 2026, at the age of 70. He was preceded in passing by his parents, Gordon and Doris; sister, Rhonda; and brother, Michael. Gordy is survived by his loving wife...

Robin Elaine Vasecka, age 76 of East Bethel, Minnesota passed away on Saturday, May 30 2026. She met the love of her life Douglas on a blind date in 1966 and was married to him on August 2, 1969. The...

Juanita L. Sweet Age 87, of Blaine Passed away peacefully on May 30, 2026. Preceded in death by her son, Daniel James Sweet; granddaughter, Michelle Margarite Sweet; sisters, Jeri Utphall, Patricia H...

Lora Ann Robberstad passed on May 28, 2026, at the age of 85, a resident of Andover, MN. Lora was born in 1940 in Maynard, MN. She graduated from High School in Wadena, MN as part of the class of 195...

Nancy Beth Brown, 87, passed on May 25, 2026, and was a resident of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Nancy was born in Milwaukee, WI to Theodore and Viola (Schroeder) Dobbratz on September 15, 1938. When ...

Craig Russell Boylan, 51, passed away on May 25, 2026. Born on October 16, 1974, at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale, Minnesota, Craig was a proud Northeast Minneapolis native whose life was de...

Peter Jaffray Leslie, 68, was born on January 24, 1958, in Minneapolis, second son and 4th child of Mary Louise Jaffray Leslie and David McAfee Leslie. Pete died on May 24, 2026, after his long but co...

Jose Hilario Gonzalez Castro passed peacefully at home surrounded by family on May 21, 2026, at the age of 87. Jose was born on October 21, 1938, in Jinotega, Nicaragua. Jose was preceded in passin...

Keith Gerard Koch passed unexpectedly on May 20, 2026, at the age of 61, at his residence in Ham Lake, Minnesota. Keith was a strong, quiet and proud man who cared deeply about his family and friends....

Elaine Cecilia Erickson passed on May 19th, 2026, at the age of 92, as a resident of Blaine, Minnesota. Elaine had lived a full life. She met Robert, her husband, at Holden's Business Forms where t...

Mark "Gooseman/Zeke" Hendrickson was born on March 4, 1968, and passed away May 20, 2026 at the age of 58 due to complications of Early Onset Lewy Body Dementia, which was diagnosed in March 2024. M...

Andres Villarreal fallecio el 18, de Mayo 2026 à la edad de 78 años. Andres dejo atras a su querida esposa, Emilia. Hijas, Olga Y Maria, Nietos Ashley, Eduardo y Yahir, Bisnietas, Avyonna & Avalyna. ...

Nicholas James Wolf of Coon Rapids, Minnesota, died on May 13, 2026, at the age of 42. Nick will be remembered for the things he loved, the time he shared with those close to him, and the love he had ...

James Paul Ditzig April 25, 1938 – May 12, 2026 James (Jim) Ditzig, 88 of Coon Rapids, MN passed away after battling Dementia and Alzheimer’s. Born in Waukegan, IL and a longtime resident of Coon R...

Charles Douglas Skaug passed on May 12, 2026, at the age of 97. He was preceded in passing by his beloved wife, Arlys Skaug; daughter, LeAnn; granddaughter, Ann; siblings, Walter, Bud, Dorine, Elai...

Paul Leonard Caouette passed away peacefully on May 8, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He leaves behind a lifetime of memories filled with laughter, hard work, friendship, and unwavering l...

Allen Fay Ashbacher passed on May 7, 2026, at the age of 82, resident of Blaine, Minnesota. Allen will be remembered for his faith and his love for his friends and family. The highlight of his week w...

It is with great sadness that we announce that Dennis Melvin Michelson passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at the age of 77. Denny was preceded in death by his wife, Jan; his father, Melvin; and h...

Wayne Anthony Schwartz, age 77, of Coon Rapids, MN, passed away on May 5, 2026. Born on March 29, 1949, in St. Paul, MN, Wayne grew up with an interest in scouting, playing hockey, and a desire to be...

Ardis Jean Jorgensen peacefully passed on May 5, 2026, at the age of 95. Ardis enjoyed cross stitching, fishing, watching baseball and football. Ardis was preceded in death by parents, Iver and Marg...

Kenneth 'Ken' M. Johnson, age 78, of Coon Rapids, passed away May 4, 2026. Ken grew up on the family dairy farm outside of Lindstrom, Minnesota, where the steady rhythms of farm life helped shape a m...

Steven Huntsperger, Age 76, of Lino Lakes (previously of Blaine and Spring Lake Park). Steve gained his wings on May 2nd, 2026 and was welcomed into heaven by his parents, Dan and Audrey. Steve is sur...

James “Jim” Fisher, age 78, passed away at home on April 29, 2026. Jim was born on May 28, 1947, in South Bend, Indiana, to Joan and Arthur Fisher. He was preceded in death by his parents and his gra...

Frank Walter Pelz passed on April 21, 2026, at the age of 78. Born on October 22, 1947, Frank was a resident of Fridley, Minnesota.

Kathryn “Kathy” R. (Hendrickson) Pomerleau, 79, of Elk River, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2026. She was born on September 9, 1946, in Madison, Minnesota, the only child of Harlowe ...

Matthew Bror Skogman, age 50, of Coos Bay, Oregon, formerly of Blaine, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on March 18, 2026, in Eugene, Oregon, surrounded by his family and his best friend, Chris. M...

Jean Bedell was born May 9, 1934 in Seif Township Wisconsin and passed away at home on April 15, 2026 in McMinnville Oregon. She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years Robert Bedell, paren...

Marlene Ann Pikala, age 88 of Fridley, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 15, 2026. Marlene graduated from Robbinsdale High School in 1955, and worked as a dental assistant before m...

Betty Lou Martha Dullum passed on April 15, 2026, at the age of 92, having been born on March 25, 1934, in Perham, Minnesota. She is preceded in passing by her beloved husband, Milo; grandson, Donn...

Debra Jo Conlin passed on April 9, 2026, at the age of 68. Born May 5, 1957, Debra lived in Big Lake, Minnesota. She was preceded in passing by her parents, Wayne and Evangeline Knudson; brother, Dou...