Coon Rapids, MN Obituaries

Bambi Lynn Schmidt, aged 64, passed away on February 16, 2026. Bambi was born on July 12, 1961. Bambi was the kindest person and was non-judgemental. She had the most beautiful soul. She loved danci...

Mary Lou Hurd (née Darsow), age 71, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026, in Coon Rapids, Minnesota. Born on April 14, 1954, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Mary Lou spent her life rooted in the co...

Michael James Sullivan, born on July 2, 1975, passed away on January 28, 2026, at the age of 50. The greatest tribute we can offer those we have lost is not simply our grief, but our gratitude. Toda...

Lillian Oringa Luken passed away on February 9, 2026, at the age of 100 years, 7 months, and 6 days. She was born on July 3, 1925. Lillian resided in Arden Hills, Minnesota. She is preceded in passin...

Mary Ellen Faber, born on July 29, 1946, passed away on February 8, 2026, at the age of 79. Mary was a proud member of the Moose Club and American Legion. She loved camping, her dogs, grandkids, and...

David Edwin Halverson, 72, of Champlin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Tuesday, January 27th, 2026. David was born on May 19th, 1953, in Estherville, Iowa, to Parke...

Erma Ann Bjornson passed away on February 5, 2026, at the age of 97. She was born on March 6, 1928. Erma was preceded in passing by her beloved husband, Irvin; parents, Phil and Sophie Tanhoff; sist...

Michael “Mike” Richard O’Donnell passed away on February 3rd, 2026, at the age of 66. Mike was a resident of Coon Rapids Minnesota. Born in Minneapolis on December 22nd, 1959. Mike spent his early ...

Jean Margaret Crudo, born on August 5, 1930, in New York City, passed away on February 1, 2026, at the age of 95. Jean was a resident of Blaine, Minnesota. A visitation will be held at the Church of...

Merrol Jean Bloom, age 87, formerly of Bloomington, MN passed away peacefully in Blaine, Minnesota on 1/31/26. Merrol was born in Minneapolis on July 16, 1938. Merrol was preceded in death by her pa...

June Marilyn Steman passed away on January 29, 2026, at the age of 86. She was born on May 9, 1939. June is preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Steman; sister, Marie Deadrick; significant other,...

Colin Patrick Brathwaite July 26, 1940 – January 27, 2026 Colin Patrick Brathwaite of Rogers, Minnesota, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 27, 2026, at the age of 85. Colin was born on...

Blaine, Minnesota — Allen VanDyke, born on February 20, 1958, passed away peacefully at his home on January 25, 2026. Allen is survived by his loving significant other, Sharon Bruns; his cherished d...

Alicia Jensen-Rubio, born on July 30, 1997, passed away on January 22, 2026, at the age of 28. She is preceded in passing by her grandmother, Belem Sanchez Benitez. Alicia is survived by her loving ...

Diane Louise (Muirhead) Ovik, a devoted wife, mother, granny, sister, aunt, friend, gifted cross-stitch artist, and lover of life peacefully departed this world on January 18th, 2026. She passed away ...

Susan Linda Koran, born on January 23, 1957, passed away on December 23, 2025, at the age of 68. She was a resident of Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Joan Skeie, of Coon Rapids, MN, passed away on January 9, 2026, at the age of 91. Joan was born in Starbuck, MN, on April 28, 1934, to John and Olga Evjen. Her family grew up on Lake Minnewaska, wh...

Lois Irene Barthel Lois passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026. She was born on March 13, 1931, in Wahpeton, North Dakota. Her parents were Emil and Grace Peterson, and they raised her in Brecke...

Jacqueline 'Jackie' Grace Hanson passed away on January 3, 2026, at the age of 92. She was born on June 23, 1933, the second of eleven children to Clifford and Sophie Olson. Jackie resided in Andover,...

Marlys J. Oie, born on October 28, 1937, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026, at the age of 88. Marlys was a resident of Ham Lake, Minnesota. She passed away at home, surrounded by the love of ...

Bruce John Saxe, of Coon Rapids, MN, formerly of Forest Lake, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 31st, 2025. He is survived by wife, 2 daughters, 5 grandchildren, 1 great-gr...

Nancy Moore (Strelow), 74, of Isanti, Minnesota, left us, December 27th ,2025. Nancy was born and raised in Onamia, Minnesota. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Erwin "Stub" and Phyllis Stre...

Leroy Frederick Ehnes, age 82, passed away on December 27, 2025. He was born on July 13, 1943, to Arthur and Bernadine (Hukriede) Ehnes in Bertha, MN, growing up on the family farm. Leroy was the se...

Linda Jean Rodenberg Davis, born on November 9, 1955, passed away on December 23, 2025, at the age of 70. She was preceded in passing by her parents, Arnold and Arleen Rodenberg; and brother, Robert...

Edward Duwaine Hoeykens, born on June 23, 1934, in Fargo, passed away on December 24, 2025, at the age of 91. He was a resident of Blaine, Minnesota. Ed was born on June 23, 1934, in Fargo, North Dak...

Laura Anne Hawthorne, born on February 26, 1941, passed away on December 22, 2025, at the age of 84. She was a resident of Alexandria, Minnesota. Laura found her greatest joy in life’s simple pleasur...

Mary Lu Balega, born on November 6, 1941, passed away on December 19, 2025, at the age of 84. She was a resident of Minneapolis, Minnesota. She was preceded in passing by her husband Ronald. Mary i...

Jeffrey Thomas Barker, age 62, of Andover, MN, passed away on December 21, 2025. Jeffrey is survived by his beloved wife of 36 years, Lori; daughter, Katelyn (Kason); grandson, Kayden; parents, Rona...

Patricia Anne Milligan passed away on December 10, 2025, at the age of 64. She was born on October 15, 1961. Patricia was a resident of Coon Rapids, Minnesota. Please join us to honor Pat's life on M...

Vernon David Strand, age 81, of Coon Rapids, was reunited with the Lord on December 14, 2025, surrounded by his family. Preceded in death by his parents, Hugo and Alice Strand; brothers, Reynold an...

Nickolas Stephen Swenson passed away on November 22, 2025, at the age of 41. He was born on August 11, 1984.

Mary Blanchard, age 90, of Anoka passed away on December 6, 2025. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Hurley; daughter, Donna Klein, and nine siblings. Survived by her brother, Bob O'Brien; s...

Shirley Lenore Hagen (née Donnell), age 90, of Blaine, MN, passed away peacefully on December 5th, 2025. Shirley was born on November 17th, 1935, in Mahnomen, MN to Frances Donnell and grew up wit...

Grace Inez Kindvall, passed away on December 3, 2025, at the age of 89. Grace Inez (Hempel) Kindvall was born June 9, 1936, to Roy and Inez Hempel. Grace grew up in Minneapolis and graduated from Sou...

June 22, 1951 – December 3, 2025 With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the passing of Douglas Wane Claypool, age 74 of Coon Rapids, Minnesota, who peacefully transit...

Leonard James Emmen, of Coon Rapids, was born on June 21, 1930, in Clara City, Minn., to Ulfert and Grace Emmen. He passed into Heaven on Nov. 30, 2025, after a year at Suite Living Assisted Living in...

Ewaldt ‘Walt’ A. Struss Age 93, of Blaine Passed away Dec. 1, 2025. Preceded in death by his parents, Frederick and Lydia; siblings, Herb, Delvin, Ruth and Lavina. Survived by his loving wife of 69 ...

Shawn ‘’Shakes’’ Walsh Age, 54 of Pequot Lakes, went onto his next chapter on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. Survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Christine "Tina" Walsh; children, Cameron (Mirand...

Reamer (Sandwick), Jill R. (aka: Toots, Eagle-Eyes, Jean-Denim), 66, of Blaine, MN, joined those who went before her on November 29th, 2025; quietly surrounded by loved ones after a hard-fought four-y...

Jeremy Alan During, age 49, passed away unexpectedly on November 16, 2025, at his home in Elk River. Jeremy was born on February 17, 1976, to Judy and Randy During, growing up in Spring Lake Park unti...

Alice Marie Jancsek Age 75, of Coon Rapids Passed away Nov. 28, 2025. Preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Ellen Scholer; husband, Robert “Bob” Jancsek. Survived by her sons, Jason Jancsek...

September 30, 1941 – November 25, 2025 Nancy died peacefully at home surrounded by family. Nancy was born in St. Cloud, Minnesota in her paternal Grandparents house to parents Henry (Bud) Nelson and ...

Debra Cleown Wagner passed away on November 19, 2025, at the age of 72. A visitation will be held at Gearhart Funeral Home (11275 Foley Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN) on January 19, 2026, from 11:00 am to...

Hallie Ann Sawyer, age 4, of Coon Rapids, MN, passed away on November 21, 2025. Hallie is the beloved daughter of Dan and Heather Sawyer; the loving sister of Zachary and Logan; the cherished grandda...

Nancy Swenson Age 90, of Ankeny, IA., Passed away November 18, 2025. Nancy was born on September 30, 1935, to Lawrence and Lucille Proctor. At age 6 she was diagnosed with Equine Polio, although this...

John 'Cooker' Wayne Cook Age 63, of Mounds View, Passed away peacefully in his sleep on Nov. 16, 2025. Preceded in death by his dad, Lee Cook. Survived by his mom, Adele Cook; sisters, Kim (Mike)...

Age 86 of Coon Rapids. He was preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth and brothers Jerry and Harry. Survived by sons, Brad (Bernie), Jim (Connie), Kevin (Barb), Todd (Jill), Terry, and Rob (Amie); 15 ...

Mary C. Renz Age 67, of Anoka Passed away Nov. 4, 2025. Preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert and Cleone Caron. Survived by her loving husband of 33 years, Ron “Guy” Renz; son, Nick (Angela) V...

Judith Caswell Bauer, age 86, of Coon Rapids, died November 3, 2025, at Personal Care Senior Living Columbia Heights, after a long courageous battle with Alzheimer's. Judy was born on December 2, 193...

Bonnie Jean Ekeroth Age 79, of Coon Rapids Died November 3, 2025. Preceded in death by her parents, Orville and Helen Teigen; brothers-in-law, David Swenson, Keith Henifin. Survived by her son, Dav...