Bakken-Young Funeral Cremation Services

Earl W. Torgerson, age 87, died on Friday, October 21, 2022 in New Richmond, WI. He was born the son of Ruth (Schoemaker) and Theodore Torgerson on November 23, 1934 in Cumberland, WI. Earl grew up in Cumberland graduating from Cumberland high school, class of 1952. Following high school, Earl served four years in the US Navy. He married Esther Bellows on March 20, 1953. Earl owned a service station in Minneapolis until his retirement in 1993. During retirement, he moved to Mille Lacs to live on the lake. Earl loved spending time with friends and playing dice. He had a passion for golfing, fishing, and traveling specifically, Jamaica and Florida. He was a charismatic, kind-hearted man who...

Douglas M. Kafka, age 89, of St. Croix Beach, Minnesota passed away on June 16, 2022. He was born in Roseau, Minnesota and grew up in St. Paul. He went to Harding High School and served in the Korean War. He married Frances Herdina in 1957. Doug and Frances were together for 56 years before she passed away in 2013. Doug wore many hats over the years. He was a laborer, worked in sales, and was also a radio announcer. He was a member of the A.A. Society for over 44 years. He loved talking to people and singing for anyone he met. He was preceded in death by wife, Frances. He is survived by his five children, eight grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. Service held at 10:30 am...