Current Services & Obituaries

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 for Glen has been planned for Sunday, August 30th from Noon to 3pm at The Party Room located in Cambridge, MN.  (GPS for the address 126 Adams Street South, drops you at the front of the building, a travel agency, The Party Room entrance is around the back of the building across the alley from the now closed Casey’s station on HWY 95. We will have the 5 parking spots in back marked off to accommodate handicap parking for guests in need)
Glen’s grandkids wanted to honor Papa and his love for his picnic bag so a lunch will be served featuring his favorite foods that always tagged along on their adventures. Games and activities have also been planned so bring along your good time. We can’t wait to see you there! At 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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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

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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.

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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

 

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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.

 

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Alan G. Grinde, age 83, of Isanti passed away unexpectedly April 19, 2026 at home.  A private graveside was held at East Bradford Cemetery.

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Virginia E. Williams, age 90 of Cambridge, died April 24, 2026 at home. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, April 30th at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Isanti. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in Christ the King Catholic Cemetery.

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William “Bill” L. Gray, age 67 of Isanti, died April 21, 2026 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital.  A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

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Rae Ann Foley, of Cambridge, MN, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 17, 2026 at Gracepointe Crossing Senior Living. She was 85 years old, just one week shy of her 86th birthday.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at Faith Covenant Church, Burnsville, MN on Friday May 8th, 11am, visitation from 10-11am, and a light lunch to follow the service.

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Janette A. Langmade, age 93, of East Bethel died April 19, 2026 at Prairie Senior Cottages in Isanti. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, May 2nd at Strike Life Tributes in Isanti.  A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.  Complete obituary

Verla Mae (Mettling) Nelson, age 74, Cambridge passed away April 14, 2026 at The Lodge of Taylors Falls. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, April 25th at Strike Life Tributes in Cambridge.  A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

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Joe Paul Beise Jr. 26 year old resident of Rush City, MN passed away on April 10, 2026 at his home. A memorial service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, April 18 at Calvary Lutheran Church- Rush Point in Stanchfield, MN. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.  

 

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Leroy Baker, age 70, of Isanti, Minnesota, has passed away at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids on Sunday April 5th, 2026. A Celebration of Life will take place at the Isanti VFW Post 2735 on Sunday April 19th from 1:00pm – 4:00pm.

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Caroline Lynn Queen, age 58, of Cambridge died April 7, 2026 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital.  Celebration of Life at a later date.

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Deborah Rae (Lofboom) McGivern, age 63, of Cambridge passed away March 25, 2026 at Birchwood Healthcare Center in Forest Lake. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, April 25th at Fish Lake Lutheran Church in Harris.  A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.  Memorials to Fish Lake Lutheran Church Memorial Fund.

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Jeffrey C. Savelkoul, age 78, of East Bethel passed peacefully February 14, 2026 at home. His death has brought us insurmountable sadness that can never be expressed. Knowing and loving him has been our honor and privilege. We’ll celebrate his amazing life on Saturday May 2, 2-5 p.m. at 7735 162nd Av NE, Forest Lake MN 55025. In lieu of flowers, veteran donations in his name would be much appreciated.

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Hannelore “Honnie” Frieda LaDue, age 91, of McGregor died December 20, 2025 at Carefree Living in McGregor.  A celebration of Honnie’s life will be held as an informal luncheon at The Refuge Golf Course in Oak Grove, Minnesota, on Sunday, May 10, 2026 (Mother’s Day), from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. All are welcome to come, share stories, as we honor her life.

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Robert “Bob” George Peterson, age 93, passed away peacefully at his home in rural Isanti on Thursday, January 29, 2026.  A Celebration of Life gathering in Bob’s memory will be held on Saturday, May 2nd at 11:00 A.M. at Able Hearts CCC (formerly Spencer Brook United Methodist Church) 6823 305th Lane NW Princeton, MN 55371. Lunch will follow. A private family burial at Christ the King Catholic Cemetery, Cambridge, MN will be held later.

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John E. Herbst, 63-year-old resident of rural Isanti, MN passed away December 21, 2025 at his home.  A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2026 from 12:00-4:00 pm at the home of John and Sue.

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Ronald Earl Burke, age 82, of Cedar, passed peacefully Palm Sunday, March 29th at GracePointe Crossing.  A celebration of Ron’s life will be held from 2-4pm on April 25th, 2026 at Blaine Methodist Church, located at: 621 115th Ave. NE Blaine, MN 55434.

Your presence and support mean the most, however, if you would like to honor Ron’s love for his dogs, please consider a donation to The Bond Between in place of flowers. Donations can be made at https://www.thebondbetween.org/donate.

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Brent Lindberg, 46, of Cambridge, Minnesota, passed away at home on March 29th, 2026 with his wife and children at his side.  A memorial service will be held at 4:00 P.M. Friday, April 3rd at Strike Life Tributes in Cambridge.  A visitation will be held from 2:00 P.M. until the service at 4:00 P.M.

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Taffi French, age 77, of Cambridge passed away unexpectedly March 21, 2026 at home. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

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Lee Roy Norling, beloved husband, dad, grandpa, son, brother and friend, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 after a long battle with COPD. Funeral services will be held at 6:00 P.M. Wednesday, March 25th at Strike Life Tributes in Isanti. A visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. until the service Wednesday. Private interment will be in Fish Lake Cemetery in Mora.

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It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Dennis Ray Robyn, a beloved father, brother, grandfather, and father-in-law, who passed away on March 8, 2026, at the age of 78 at Ecumen North Branch.  A memorial visitation will be held from 1 PM  – 4 PM Saturday, March 21st at Strike Life Tributes in Isanti.

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