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Obituaries
Susan Bye-Elyea and Leo Elyea
Leo and Sue both passed away earlier in April 2022, as a result of a car crash in Backus, MN. Prior to their marriage, they both had full lives. Leo’s career in the Airforce took him around the world. When he retired, he returned to Backus where he had grown up....
Raglan Christie, 64
Raglan “Ziggi” Christie, age 64, of Waverly, died Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at his Minnesota home.
Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. with a Prayer and Remembrance Service at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 7, 2022, in the fellowship hall at the Bethlehem United Church of Christ,...
Sylvia Barthel, 90
Sylvia Marie Barthel, age 90, of Albertville, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 25, 2022, at the Monticello Care Center. She was born June 14, 1931, in Rogers, MN to Emil and Helen (Weber) Scherber.
On May 6, 1947, Sylvia met the love of her life, Louis, while at a dance...
Ruth Bjorklund, 88
Ruth L. Bjorklund, age 88, of Yuma, Arizona, and formerly of Buffalo, passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2022.
On July 27, 1933, Ruth was born, the youngest of twelve children to Arthur and Mathilda (Michaelis) Bjorklund on the family farm, south of Buffalo. She graduated from...
David Bohnen, 56
David Lee Bohnen, age 56, of Rockford, Minnesota, passed away December 1, 2021.
He was born on December 19, 1964, in St. Paul, Minnesota – the son of Robert and Judith (Fraber) Bohnen. He and his family lived on Martin Lake, and then around 1971, they resided on a farm in Forest...
Jim Bagley, 62
Jim “Bags” Bagley, age 62, of Hanover, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2022. He was born in Marshall on August 8, 1959.
Jim enjoyed anything outdoors, especially hunting and fishing for pike and cats on the river. He treasured his family and friends, whom he treated like gold. His...
James Bagley, 62
James Robert Bagley, age 62, of Hanover, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2022.
A visitation for Jim Bagley will be held Friday, April 1, 2022, from 4 to 7 P.M., at The Peterson Chapel in St. Michael. Everyone is please invited to wear camo and jeans!
Serving the family is The...
Linda Anderla, 70
Linda Sue Anderla, 70, Buffalo, MN, formerly of Ontonagon, MI, and Colfax, WI, passed away on March 16, 2022, after a long journey with cancer. She spent her last days in hospice with family at her bedside. Linda was born on May 25, 1951, in Ontonagon, MI. She is the daughter of...
Lyle Bonkrud, 102
February 11, 1920-
March 10, 2022
The old Norske was born and raised on a Dallas, WI farm. He was one of nine children born to David and Helma Bonkrud.
Lyle proudly served in the Army during World War II, driving Jeeps for generals for the 34th Division Red Bulls in the European...
Harriet Ebert, 98
b. July 18, 1923
d. Jan. 20, 2022
Harriet E. Ebert, age 98, of Remer, MN, passed away peacefully at Americare Lodge, Remer, MN.
Harriet and her husband, George, raised their six children on a farm near Rogers, MN. She loved cooking and purchased the New Rock Cafe in Rockford, MN....
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