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Judith Audrey Christianson

Christianson, Judith Audrey Age 88, of Watkins, MN died on April 11th, 2024. Guestbook: wennerfuneralhome.com. Her funeral will be held at 11am, May 4, 2024 at the Chippewa Falls Lutheran Church in Terrace, MN.


Katherine Louise Guldberg Doepke

Doepke, Katherine Louise Guldberg Age 102 of Minneapolis Died peacefully at her apartment in Minneapolis on April 20, 2024. Born in Sutton's Bay, MI, she graduated from Fosston, MN High School, holding degrees from Bethany College (AA) and University of MN (BS/MA) in music education. Her career included teaching music in Mpls. Public Schools (20 yrs), choir director (40 yrs) and congregation president (14 yrs) at Trinity First Lutheran Church. Katherine held key leadership roles in Mu Phi Epsilon music fraternity, Thursday Musical, American Choral Directors Assoc., and American Assoc. of University Women. Recipient of F. Melius Christiansen Lifetime Achievement award and many other honors. Married to Henry Doepke for 62 years, Katherine had 4 children, 10 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. Katherine moved to Kenwood Senior Living, Mpls in 2013 where she relished her independence, served as Residence Council President and entertained her friends on their grand piano. A 1:00 PM Funeral Service will be held Sat. April 27 at Gathering Place Lutheran Ministries, 3245 New Brighton Road, Arden Hills, MN. (visitation at noon). Washburn-McReavy.com Davies Chapel 612-377-2203


Sandra Lee Eftefield

Eftefield, Sandra Lee age 87 of Anoka, formerly of Big Lake, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024. Born in Detroit Lakes on June 3, 1936. Preceded in death by husband, Duane Eftefield; daughter, Vicki Jo Sanford-Key; grandsons, Griffin and Jonah Sanford; stepdaughter, Charlene; and parents, Norman and Alice (Rasmussen) Courneya. Survived by children, Kathryn (Jon) Holmes, Thomas (Cindy) Sanford, Daniel (Marilyn) Sanford, Michael Sanford, David (Jennifer) Sanford, Steven Sanford; stepdaughters, Debra, Becky, Jennifer; 15 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and other family and friends. Memorial service Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 11 AM, with visitation beginning at 10 AM, at Central Lutheran Church, 1103 School St NW, Elk River, MN. Family burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery in Detroit Lakes, MN. DaresFuneralHome.com Elk River, MN 763-441-1212


Olen Bradshaw Evans, Jr.

Olen Bradshaw Evans Jr., 71, of Albert Lea, Minnesota, passed away on April 9th, 2024. Memorial service: Saturday, May 18th at 11:00 AM, Faith Baptist Church, 32341 Forest Blvd., Stacy, MN 55079.


Dr. Allan Garvis

Garvis, Dr. Allan passed away peacefully at his home on April 23rd, 2024. With eighty-five years spent in this world, Allan leaves a wonderful legacy full of friends, family, and a large tribe of former patients. They are left with memories and smiles created by a man who had an artist's touch in personal relationships, a sense of humor that laughed with people and not at them, and the knowledge that he truly cared for them. His career as a dentist was marked by a large and growing practice that continued on that trajectory until his retirement. To this day, his name evokes warm smiles. Preceded in death by parents, Marvin and Sara; sister, Lonnie; and dearly departed wife, Idy. Survived by a large community of lifelong friends and family, including his son and daughter-in-law, Nate and Trissa Garvis; his beloved granddaughters, Ivy and Violet; and his ex-wife, Audra, who remained a close and loving friend until his death. Funeral service 1:30 pm SUNDAY, April 28th, at TEMPLE ISRAEL, 2323 Fremont Ave. S., Minneapolis, with burial following at MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH CEMETERY, 7032 Penn Ave. S., Richfield. Funeral service available on Zoom at hodroffs.com/… Gathering of family and friends 6:00 pm Sunday at Temple Israel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any memorials be sent to a charity of the donor's choice in memory of his loving spirit Hodroff-Epstein 612-871-1234 hodroffepstein.com


Donald E. Javurek

Javurek, Donald E. Age 89, of Minneapolis, passed away April 15, 2024. Survived by wife, Mary (Stapenhorst) Javurek, five children, and five grandchildren. Service will be on April 26 at 11 AM, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Jordan, MN


Jack Gerald McAllister

McAllister, Jack Gerald age 97 of Buffalo, MN, passed away on April 19, 2024. Memorial service will be held Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 1 p.m. with visita- tion one hour prior to the service at The Peterson Chapel in Buffalo, MN. Luncheon at the funeral chapel immediately following the service. Interment will be in the Our Savior's Lutheran Cemetery in French Lake, MN. Memorials to the family. Serving the family... The Peterson Chapel Buffalo, MN 763-682-1363 thepetersonchapel.com


Margaret Anne 'Peggy' Root

Root, Margaret Anne "Peggy" passed away on April 13, 2024 at the age of 95. She was born in Lansing, MI on September 23, 1928. Preceded in death by husband, Roland Root and daughter, Jean Backstrom. Survived by children: Roland (Jan) Root, Patty (Caye) Butler, Carol Root, and son-in-law Mike Backstrom; grandchildren: Jeff (Dhila) Backstrom, Robert Backstrom, Nicole Hoiland, Matt Little, Kristin (Andrew) Nelson; great grandchildren: Treyton and Atreya Backstrom, Kael and Ethan Nelson, and Kian and Morgan Hoiland. Peggy was a loving mom and grandma. She was the foundation of our family and loved us all unconditionally. She also had many good friends throughout her life. Peggy loved nature and traveling. She visited many state and national parks. She will be greatly missed! A private memorial service will be held to celebrate her life. Washburn-McReavy.com Glen Haven Chapel 763-533-8643 5125 W. Broadway, Crystal


Fredric Harold Rydstrand

Rydstrand, Fredric Harold 78, passed away suddenly 4/17/24. Born in Minneapolis, grew up in Bloomington, MN. Fred was a beloved father, grandfather, teacher. He was a person of integrity, always speaking the truth & offering valuable life advice. Fred taught at Blessed Trinity MS. He enjoyed going for walks, tending to his lawn, summers at his camper, DIY home projects, caring for his cat, Sherlock. His family will cherish their memories. Survived by daughter Laura (Jeff), son Ross (Susan), grandchildren Jessica, Stephanie (Derek), Jeffrey, Jane, siblings Lynda, Bob, Debbie. Memorials preferred to the American Heart Association, Meals on Wheels, Animal Ark. Celebration of Life: June 14th at 3PM at Blessed Trinity 6720 Nicollet Ave, Richfield MN.


Diane (Ramstrom) Shelton

Shelton, Diane (Ramstrom) Age 77, of Cottage Grove Passed away on April 21, 2024. Survived by husband Ron; children Cindy Mullen, Brian (Maria), Jeff; 7 grandchildren; her sister Karen (Dan) Killen and brother Gregg. Preceded in death by parents Maurice & Lola Ramstrom. Visitation will be April 28th, 4-7 PM Kok Funeral Home (Cottage Grove). Funeral: Zion Lutheran at All Saints (8100 Belden Blvd, Cottage Grove) at 11AM on April 29th with a visitation one hour prior to service. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Zion Lutheran Church who will distribute to Diane's favorite local charities. kokfuneral.com 651-459-2483


LuJean (née Groskreutz) Swanlund

Swanlund, LuJean (née Groskreutz) passed peacefully, April 18, in Oak Park Heights, MN, surrounded by family, aged 94. She is preceded in death by her husband George, her parents, her brothers Deane and Keith, and son Douglas. LuJean was born to Henry and Lucile (Erickson) Groskreutz in Fulda, MN. She attended Macalester College, where she met George Swanlund, and they married in 1950. Graduating in 1951, LuJean worked at Miller Hospital in St. Paul. For twenty years, LuJean cared for husband George, after he was paralyzed in a bicycle accident. LuJean is survived by her children: Mark (Beverly), Gail (Sean), JeanAnn (Arthur), Jan (Garry); her grandchildren: Angela (Trevor), Kevin (Angie), Coral (Gheorghe), Abby, Cerus, Alondra, Jesus, Stephanie, and Kim; and fourteen great-grandchildren. The family would like to thank the great staff at Boutwells for their care and friendships. Memorials preferred to your favorite charity. Service will be held Saturday April 27, North Presbyterian Church, North St Paul. Visitation 10am, service 11am, refreshments to follow.


Charles E. Tralle

Charles E. Tralle passed away April 18, 2024, at age 78. His family will plan a Celebration Of Life for summer of 2024.

Chuck is survived and loved by a large extended family. His immediate family includes his spouse Colleen Tralle, one of his three sisters Sue (Dennis) Nelson, and his three daughters and their families: Jennifer & Curt Knudsen with children Riley and Delaney, Kelley Tralle with child Dylan, and Carrie & Jon Callahan with children Hunter, Dakota, and Oliver.

Chuck's life was spent in Minnesota, growing up in Northfield and Bloomington, attending college at the U of M (gopher fan forever), raising a family in St. Louis Park, and most recently enjoying 25 years on Barnum Lake in Hackensack.

Chuck spent over two-thirds of his life with spouse Colleen. Together they worked hard, earned much respect, raised three children, loved time with extended family, and built lasting friendships. Chuck is known for his dedicated work life of over 30 years as a structural engineer for Honeywell. He had generally good health most of his life, and his passing was unfortunately related to complications from sepsis after a routine elective surgery. Chuck was able to hear "I Love You" and appreciations from his spouse, children, and grandchildren prior to passing.

Colleen and family appreciate the loving sentiments everyone has expressed thus far. They look forward to hearing more stories, sharing laughter, receiving hugs and celebrating Chuck's life during events that are TBD for the summer of 2024. 


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