Ellen M. Novak, age 75, of Cambridge died June 24, 2026 at GracePointe Crossing. A private family gathering will be held. Obituary pending.
In Memory of Ellen M. Novak
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In Memory of Debra Hebeisen
Debra “Debbie” Hebeisen, age 72, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2026, at CentraCare St. Cloud Hospital. A celebration of Debbie’s life will be held on Sunday, July 26, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Sidelines Sports Bar and Grill in Cambridge, Minnesota.Complete obituary
In Memory of Steven Gilbraith
Steven Vincent Gilbraith, age 72, of Isanti, passed away on June 12, 2026. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, August 14th at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Isanti. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service, with lunch directly after service at the church, and internment to follow at Isanti Union Cemetery. The family will be hosting a reception to raise a toast to Steve at Wintergreens in Isanti from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations in honor of Steve can be made to the AgriStress Helpline to support mental health and suicide prevention in agricultural communities. https://www.justgiving.com/page/agristress-steven-v-gilbraith
In Memory of LeRoy Christensen
LeRoy W. Christensen, age 78 of Isanti, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly at home on June 12, 2026. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at Faith Lutheran Church in Isanti. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will take place at Athens Lutheran Cemetery with Military Honors provided by the Isanti VFW.
In Memory of Randy W. Benson
Randy William Benson passed away unexpectedly on June 7, 2026, at the age of 47. Services will be held at Strike Life Tributes in Isanti, Minnesota, on Friday, June 19, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Following the service, family and friends are invited to gather for lunch at Wintergreen’s in Isanti. All are welcome to join us. Food and beverages will be at each individual’s expense. Burial at Memorial Park South in Grand Forks, North Dakota, will take place at a later date.
In Memory of Lynn Gonzales
Lynn E. Gonzales, age 78 of Isanti, passed away unexpectedly June 7, 2026 at home. Celebration of Life details are pending. Obituary pending.
In Memory of James “Bud” Luther
James E. “Bud” Luther, age 92 of Cambridge, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Saturday evening, at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids. Funeral services are at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 15, at Strike Life Tributes in Cambridge. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Minneiska. In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to the American Cancer Society.
In Memory of Mary Hultman
Mary Hultman, age 71, of Cambridge and formerly of North St. Paul, passed away June 6, 2026 at Prairie Senior Cottages in Isanti. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 A.M. Saturday, June 13th at Christ the King Catholic Church in Cambridge. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in Royalton Memorial Cemetery.
In Memory of Ron Schlipp
Ron R. Schlipp, age 65, of Center City passed away unexpectedly at home June 4, 2026. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, June 11th at Strike Life Tributes in ISANTI. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in St. John Lutheran Cemetery in North Branch Township at a later date.
In Memory of Robert Morley
Robert “Bob” Morley, age 83, of Isanti passed away June 1, 2026 at home. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held from 3 – 5 PM, with a sharing time at 4:30 PM, Thursday, June 11th at Strike Life Tributes in Isanti.
In Memory of James Gorman
James E. Gorman, age 83, of North Branch passed away June 1, 2026 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, June 9th at Christ the King Catholic Church in Cambridge. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
In Memory of Nancy Carpenter
Nancy Carpenter, 67, of East Bethel, Minnesota, passed peacefully into Heaven at home on May 25, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Nancy’s service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in East Bethel, Minnesota. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., and a private celebration of her life will follow at the St. Francis Legion.
In Memory of Gwen Heffner
Gwendolyn Heffner, of Isanti, passed away on May 28, 2026, at the age of 87. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, June 5th at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Isanti. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery in Minneapolis at a later date.
In Memory of Michael L. Mau
Michael Lee Mau, age 68, of Braham died unexpectedly at home May 24, 2026. Celebration of Life arrangements are pending.
In Memory of Virginia “Ginnie” Richardson
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Virginia Richardson “Ginnie”, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and cherished member of her community. Ginnie passed away peacefully on October 28th, 2025, at the age of 73.
A celebration of life and car show will be held Sunday June 7th starting at 11 AM at the Isanti Community Center, 208 1/2 1st Avenue Northwest, Isanti, MN 55040, with a luncheon to follow. Bring your classic cars and memories as we gather to celebrate Virginia’s life. All are welcome.
In Memory of Denny Gregerson
Dennis “Denny” Gregerson, Sr., age 77, of Braham died unexpectedly at home May 18, 2026. A visitation will be held from 4 – 6 PM Friday, May 29th at Strike Life Tributes in Isanti. A celebration of life will take place from 2:00-6:00pm on Saturday, May 30th at the farm, 40825 Verdin St NW, Braham.
In remembrance of Denny’s life, the family asks that any charitable donations be made to the American Heart Association, https://www.heart.org/ or The Humane Society, https://www.animalhumanesociety.org/.Complete obituary
In Memory of Paul Bergley
Dr. Paul Bergley, age 64, of Isanti, passed away at home on May 15, 2026. He faced his cancer with remarkable courage and unwavering grace, meeting each day with the same strength and determination that defined his life. Funeral services will be held at 10 AM Friday, May 22nd at Oxlip Evangelical Free Church in Isanti. A visitation will be held from 4 – 6 PM Thursday, May 21st at Strike Life Tributes in Isanti and also one hour prior to the funeral Friday at the church. Interment will be in Isanti Union Cemetery.
In Memory of Sandra Sharp
Sandra Jean Sharp, born December 10, 1942, in Lamberton, Minnesota, to Edwin and Mabel Pauling, passed away at the age of 83 surrounded by the love of her family and friends. A graveside service will be held at 2 PM Friday, May 22, at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Duluth: 4777 US-53, Saginaw, MN 55779.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Sandra’s memory to the Richard M. Schulze Family Hope Lodge: 2500 University Avenue SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414.
In Memory of Kathy Sydnes
Kathy Sydnes, age 78, of Cambridge passed away May 2, 2026 at home. A celebration of Kathy’s life will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Strike Life Tributes in Cambridge, Minnesota, with an opportunity to share memories at noon.
In Memory of Glen Rodrigue
Glen David Rodrigue, 70, of East Bethel, MN was delivered into the heavenly arms of those preceding him in death at high noon on May 1, 2026. Glen requested to have no formal funeral services or burial. Glen chose to be cremated with his ashes to be spread on his family farm alongside his father’s and anywhere else his family chooses. Over the holidays Glen spent time planning his big 70th birthday party but when his condition turned, his plan was shelved. A celebration of life in his honor will be hosted mid-August around what would be his half birthday to honor the party plans he worked so hard on. Please continue to honor his memory by sharing stories about your interactions. In lieu of flowers to the family, please plant yourself some Zinnias and enjoy Glen’s favorite flower as a reminder of the bright happiness his spirit is casting upon you.
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In Memory of Abraham Imel
Abraham Daniel Imel, age 18, of St. Francis, Minnesota, passed away in a car accident on May 1, 2026. While his time on earth was short, Abraham lived with a depth of faith and a spirit of adventure that left an indelible mark on everyone who knew him. A Requiem Mass will be held 9:00 a.m. Thursday, May 7, 2026 at Immaculate Heart of Mary in Oak Grove, Minnesota. A visitation and Rosary will be held Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at Strike Life Tributes in Isanti, MN from 4:00-6:30 p.m. with Rosary at 6:30 p.m. Burial will be in St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery (following the Mass) with a luncheon following the burial at The Refuge in Oak Grove. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Immaculate Heart of Mary Academy.
“My hope is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth.” — St. Isaac Jogues
In Memory of Nanette Bowman
Nanette Eve Bowman, age 60, of Ramsey, MN passed away unexpectedly April 16, 2026, at home. A celebration of life will be held on July 18th at 1:00 pm at 35219 Isetta Trail NE, Cambridge, MN 55008. We encourage all who knew and loved her to keep in touch and share memories as we honor her together.
In Memory of Amber Shellito
Amber Lynnette Shellito, 31, of Cambridge, Minnesota, passed away on April 27, 2026, from injuries sustained in a car accident.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, May 1, 2026, from 11:00am to 2:00 p.m., with a service at 12:00 p.m. at Cambridge Lutheran Church, 621 Old Main Street North, Cambridge.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the memorial fund:
https://www.venmo.com/u/Amy-Stonehouse-110
In Memory of Becky Land (Peterson)
Becky Jo Land, age 79, of River Falls, Wisconsin passed away April 24, 2026 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her friends and family hugs and tears filled the room. It was beautiful.
A visitation, with informal sharing, will be held from 1:00 P.M. – 2:30 P.M. Wednesday, April 29th at Strike Life Tributes, 409 Broadway Street SE, in Isanti, followed by burial in Isanti Union Cemetery.