Garda Droogsma, age 85, passed away peacefully January 27, 2024. She was surrounded with love. A private burial will take place at the Pease Cemetery. A gathering to celebrate her life will be held at a later date. Memorials given in her memory to any organization that help children would be lovely. Rest in peace Gammie, you will be missed.
Emma Mittelstadt, age 97, of Mora died January 13, 2024 in Mora. Memorial service will be at 2:00 PM on Sunday, February 4th at Zion Lutheran Church in Mora with a visiting time 1 hour prior. A light lunch to follow the service. Interment will be in the spring at Evergreen Cemetery in Brainerd.
Arthur McClaren, Jr., age 69, of Isanti died January 13, 2024 at home. A private family gathering will be held at a later date. Obituary pending.
Lucella (Sally) of Crown, MN passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, January 12, 2024 at the age of 96. A graveside will be held in the spring at Stanford Cemetery.
Robert “Bob” Keeley, age 82, of Isanti passed away on January 8, 2024. Memorial Service 11 A.M. Wednesday, January 17th at Strike Life Tributes in Isanti with a time for visiting one hour prior. In lieu of flowers please give to the Alzheimer Disease Research in Bob’s name.
Eileen J. Stoffels, age 74, of Cedar died January 4, 2024 at Unity Hospital in Fridley. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, January 12th at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in East Bethel. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Daniel Warnberg passed from this world on January 3, 2024 at the age of 79 surrounded by his loving family. Caring husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, Dan’s love didn’t come to an end with his death. His family and friends will continue to honor his legacy by living their lives to the fullest.
Stephen L. Otterman, age 41, died December 31, 2023 at St. Cloud Hospital. A graveside service with Military Honors will be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Date and time yet to be determined.
Wallace “Wally” Gunnink, age 85, of Isanti and formerly of McGregor, died January 2, 2024 at home. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, January 9th at Strike Life Tributes in Isanti. A time for visiting will be held one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society.
Mary McKibben, age 75, of East Bethel, died January 2, 2024 at home. No public services will be held. Mary did not request any services, however if you would like to support a cause she held dear to her heart, please see the memorial suggestions below. https://raptor.umn.edu/support-us/sponsor-raptor or https://www.raptoreducationgroup.org/support
Rosey E. Hines, age 94, formerly of Cambridge, died December 27, 2023 at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, January 3rd at First Baptist Church in Cambridge. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in Cambridge Union Cemetery.
Jeffrey Allen Bauer, age 63, of Mora, died December 22, 2023 at the VA Medical Center in Minneapolis. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 A.M. Saturday, December 30th at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Isanti. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in St. Kathryn’s Cemetery in Ogilvie.
John M. Kurzhal, age 54, of Andover, died December 23, 2023 at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, January 2nd at Strike Life Tributes in Cambridge. A time for visiting will be held one hour prior to the service.
Joseph Lee Samsa, at the age of 60 years, 11 months, and 21 days, went home to be with Jesus on the morning of December 18, 2023. He completed his race and is now looking into the face of his Heavenly Father. His Celebration of Life will be held at New Hope Community Church in Cambridge, MN on Wednesday, December 27, 2023. Visitation will be from 5:30-6:30 where we will have his favorite dessert treats and hot chocolate, then the service will begin at 6:30. There would be no better way to celebrate his birthday than honoring his life and legacy.
James “Jim” Harris, age 80, of Isanti died December 17, 2023 at Parmly on the Lake in Chisago City. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held from 3:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 3rd at Strike Life Tributes in Isanti.
Eugene Coots, Jr., age 58, of Isanti, died December 14, 2023 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital. A Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00 P. M. Monday, January 15th at Strike Life Tributes in Isanti. A time for visiting will be held one hour prior to the service.
Norman R. Bahr, age 77, of Isanti, died unexpectedly December 8, 2023 at home. A visitation will be held from 4 – 7 P.M. Thursday, December 14th at Strike Life Tributes in Isanti. A graveside service will be held at 10 A.M. Friday, December 15th at Stanford Cemetery in Isanti with Military Honors provided by Isanti VFW Post 2735.
Jack Siems, 75, of Cambridge, MN, passed away on December 5, 2023. A visitation to celebrate Jack’s life will be held from 12:30 – 2:00 PM in the Last Supper Chapel at Greenwood Memorial Park, San Diego, California 92113, followed by Military Honors outside the Bible Mausoleum at 2:00 PM, and entombment at 3:00 PM, on December 19th. Jack will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Leslie L. Knudson, age 66, of Isanti, died December 4, 2023 at home. Memorial services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Friday, December 29th at Strike Life Tributes in Isanti. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.
Following the service, there will be a reception at the Best Western in Isanti from 4-6 PM.
Nicholas Barrow, age 27, of Isanti died December 1, 2023 at Hennepin County Medical Center. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held from 2:00 P. M. – 4:00 P.M. Saturday, December 16th at Strike Life Tributes in Isanti. Burial will be in Nichols Cemetery at a later date.
Kenneth “Kenny” Hanson, age 83, of East Bethel died December 3, 2023 at Holmes Cardiac Care Center at Abbott Northwestern Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, December 8th at Stanchfield Baptist Church. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Dorothy Faye Martin, age 96, of Isanti, died November 24, 2023 at home. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, November 29th at Strike Life Tributes in CAMBRIDGE. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Lakeside Cemetery.
Gail A. Geving, age 75, of Isanti, died November 22, 2023 at GracePointe Crossing. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Friday, December 1st at Strike Life Tributes in Isanti. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral. Interment will be in Isanti Union Cemetery.
Judith “Judy” Ann Krebs, age 73, of Braham, died November 21, 2023 at Cambridge Medical Center. A Celebration of Life for Judy will be held at a later date.