Dare's Funeral Home - Elk River

Christine Warzecha, age 90, of Monticello, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 28, 2021, at the St. Cloud Hospital. Christine Rosalia Warzecha was born on December 3, 1930, in Perham, Minnesota, the daughter of Constant and Sophia Josephine (Leifermann) Fiedler. She was baptized and confirmed at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Dent. Christine attended country school district #223. At the age of 14, Christine entered religious life at St. Benedict's in St. Joseph, MN. She made perpetual vows on July 11, 1952. During her years as a nun, she also earned her teaching certificate from the Diocesan Teachers College in St. Paul. She was dispensed from perpetual vows on June 13, 1971. She...

Plzak, Jerry J. age 83 of Otsego, entered into the arms of his Savior Nov. 24th, 2021. He is survived by his children, Jill (Ernie) Walters, Judy (Pat) Ducharme, Janice (Kurt) Schellenberg, Jerome (Barb) Plzak and Mary Plzak; grandchildren, Joshua and Bri-ana Schellenberg and Joe and Ben Plzak; 3 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by wife, Delores of 61 years and many brothers and sisters. Memorial service Saturday, December 11, 2021. 10 a.m. visitation, 11 a.m. service at River of Life Church, 21695 Elk River Rd. Elk River, MN 55330. Private internment. Arr. Dare's Funeral Home 763-441-1212 www.daresfuneralservice.com

Peterson, (Barthel) Diane R. 78, of Rogers passed away on November 26, 2021. Born in Richmond, MN to Clem and Christine Barthel on November 7, 1943. Diane loved Elvis, playing cribbage, bowling on her leagues with many friends, and her beer on ice. Preceded in death by her beloved son, Randy; her parents and brother Jim. Survived by 3 children, Rob Peterson (Shana); Rhonda Eckerdt (Mike); and Renee Anderson (Brian); 7 grandchildren, Miranda, Corey, Abbie, Olivia, Judd, Randy, and Thor; 3 brothers, Rich, Donnie, and Dave Barthel. As well as many more friends and family. Funeral service will be held at 11AM Friday, December 3, 2021. Visitation held prior to service at 9:30 AM at Mary Queen of...

Suzanne Alma Moberg 2/27/1943- 11/21/2021 Suzanne Alma Moberg, 78 of Elk River Minnesota, passed away on November 21st, 2021 at North Memorial Hospital l in Maple Grove, Minnesota. Suzanne was born on February 27th 1943 to John and Kathleen Moberg in New Rochelle, New York. She graduated from Parsons School of Design with a Bachelor's Degree in Art. She had a passion for art, teaching art, and traveling. She loved the time she spent in Brazil, Alaska, and the Black Hills in South Dakota. Suzanne is preceded in death by her parents; her brothe,r David and siste,r Binette. She is survived by her son, Jeremiah (JD) and daughter in law Jessica; 6 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; 3...

Thornberg, Clifford Magnes, age 73 of Elk River, MN joined his loving Lord on Nov. 18, 2021. He will be passionately missed by his wife of 53 years, Sherry (Wood), sons, Charles (Lisa), Chad (Ashleigh); daughter, Holly (Bill) Thornberg-Buhmann; sisters, Frances (Robert) Lundgren, Diane Grant, Darlene Daly and brother Raymond. His grandchildren, Rachel (Mike), Paige, Katlyn, Blaine, Arabella, Abigail, Glory, Grace and great grandchildren, Mya, Braydon, and Brady held a special place in his heart. He was preceded in death by his parents, Magnes Evans Thornberg and Irene Grace Briggs (nee Ewington). Cliff was an avid collector and dealer often found at various car, beer, marble shows, and...

Age 61, of Champlin. Passed away on November 17, 2021. Michael was born on August 24, 1960 in Robbinsdale, Minnesota to John and Doris Brinda. He attended school in Robbinsdale and graduated from Cooper High School in 1978. Michael held several jobs throughout his life. His current job was with Graco working with Robotics. Mike's passion was collecting baseball cards, Hot Wheels and many other items. He enjoyed water sports and in his youth playing baseball. He was a loving father and brother and will be missed. He is survived by his son, Zach Antolak; his sisters, Barbara Potter of Clearwater and Nancy (Richard) Manderfeld of Sartell; many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in...

nee Pohlmann Age 66 of Elk River Preceded by mother Katharine; brother Karl; brother-in-law Frank; nephew Timothy, and niece Alicia. Survived by father Kenneth; husband of 39 years Stephen; children Katharine, Kristofor, and Kirstin (Matthew); grandsons Karl, and Mark; siblings Kristine, Luther (Giselle), Andrea (Kenneth); nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends. Celebration of life service 11AM, Mon 11/22 with visitation 1 hour prior to service at IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 401 8th Ave S., Princeton. Interment Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery. Donations may be made in Ruth's name to the Immanuel Lutheran Church Bell Tower Fund.

Delores Pouliot (Greeninger) passed away November 14, 2021. Mass of Christian burial at 11:30AM on Sat, Nov 27, 2021 at the Church of St Andrew, 566-4th St NW, Elk River, with visitation starting at 10:30AM. Dare's Funeral Home 763-441-1212 www.daresfuneralservice.com

Johnson, Robert D., age 92 of Otsego, MN, died peacefully on Nov. 12, 2021. He was born on Aug. 12, 1929, to Richard and Emma Johnson in Barrett, MN. He proudly served our country as a member of the U.S. Army Security Agency, being stationed in the U.S., Japan and Korea during the Korean War. He married Leona on Sep. 26, 1959, with whom he recently celebrated 62 years of marriage. He worked at Northwestern National Bank, was owner of Ridgewood Bay Resort in Zimmerman, MN, and retired from Onan Mfg in 1991. Preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Emma Johnson; siblings, Pearl, Rudolph, Elmer, Mildred, Vernon, Louvaine, Florence (Doris), Helen (Val Jean). Survived by his wife, Leona;...

Doran, Joan Catherine (nee Schaffer) age 87 of Monticello, passed away peacefully in the home on 11/09/21, where she raised her 9 children. She was surrounded by her children as she passed. She was a 1952 graduate of Monticello High School. After graduation, she would go on to meet and marry her husband, Donald Doran, of Buffalo in 1953. The following years would be filled with changing diapers, cooking family meals and other lifelong memories. While raising her 9 children, Joan worked as a Nurse's aide at the Monticello hospital and was an active community member of St. Henry's Church. She is survived by her children, Greg (Cindy) Doran, Brian (Denise) Doran, Dennis (Jane) Doran, James...

Scott "Fish" Allen Torgerson Age: 60 Born: 10/6/61 - Hoffman, MN Deceased: 11/8/21 - Monticello, MN. Scott was preceded in death by his parents, George and Donna (Larson) Torgerson. He is survived by his wife, Dee (Deanna/DeDe Pangerl) Torgerson and children Kayla Torgerson and Jake (Mandy) Torgerson; 2 grandchildren; 3 siblings, Jeff (Lynn) Torgerson, Craig (Nanci) Torgerson, Denise Torgerson; Mother/Father in-law, Jerry & Doris Pangerl; Brother & sister in-laws; and many nephews/nieces, great nieces/nephews, cousins, aunts/uncles, and close friends. Out of concern for our family & friends health and safety during this time due to COVID, we have decided that it is best to not...

Marlene Mae (Perbix) Klug, age 89, passed away November 6, 2021. Funeral service at 11:00AM on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at Lord Of Glory Lutheran Church, 15550-190th Ave. NW, Elk River, with visitation starting at 10:00AM. Visitation also on Wednesday, November 10 from 4:30-7:30PM at Dare's Funeral Home, 805 Main St., Elk River. Dare's Funeral Home, 763-441-1212, www.daresfuneralservice.com

McVeigh, Donald W. (FLAG) photo Age 83 of Big Lake Attn: Postal Workers Union Branch #9 Passed away on 10/31/21 in Big Lake, MN. Preceded by parents, Wilbur (Margaret) McVeigh, and Beulah (Rollin) Hobill; sister Kathy Mitchell; and son Jerry Donald McVeigh. Survived by wife of 44 years, Judy; children James McVeigh, Charlene M. Stearns, and Lyall Stearns; sister Sandy (Dean) Eddy; daughter-in-law Louann McVeigh; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives &...

Age, 95, Of Monticello. Passed away on October 28, 2021. Carolyn was born in Minneapolis on August 19, 1926, when the family lived in Silver Creek, Minnesota. She moved to Monticello in 1935 and graduated from Monticello High School in 1943. She attended Clarke College in Dubuque, Iowa and graduated from the College of St. Catherine St. Paul in 1947. She taught school in Stewartville, Minnesota. She worked as a Bacteriologist for the city of Fort Worth, Texas - then as a Serologist for the Minnesota State Board of Health on the U of M campus. In December 1949 she married George Phillips. She was an active member of the Catholic Church of St. Henry in Monticello. She is preceded in...

Age 81, of Elk River. Passed away on Oct 27, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Anne Delzer; sisters-in-law, Sandra and Carol; brother-in-law, Dennis Kramer. David is survived by his wife of 57 years, Ruth Ann; daughter, Donna (Aaron) Williams; son, Brent; grandchildren, Jennifer (Philip) Flanagan, Douglas Sundberg and Daniel (Leavi) Sundberg; great-grandchildren, Raelyn, Jayden, Kyralessa and Callista; brothers, Roland and Gary; brother-in-law, Dale Kramer; sisters-in-law, Arleen Kramer and Rose Ann (Dale) Ames; nieces, nephews and many friends. No services are planned at this time. Dare's Funeral Home 763-441-1212 www.daresfuneralservice.com

age 92, of Elk River, passed away on Oct. 26, 2021 at Milaca Elim Meadows. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ernie and Louise Rinehart; brother, Melvin Rinehart; sisters, Gladys Bleck and Ruth Trice; son, Kevin Skogquist. Mary is survived by her children, Leona (Sonny) Runyon, Marlene Vasecka and Michael Skogquist; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; siblings, Shirley Bartel, Aurelia Pierce and Ernest Rinehart Jr.; nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Funeral service at 2PM on Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021 at Dare's Funeral Home, 805 Main St., Elk River, with visitation starting at 1PM. Interment Lakeview Cemetery in Nowthen, MN. Dare's Funeral Home, 763-441-1212 ,...

8/29/49 - 10/24/21 Age 72, of Elk River. Passed away on Oct 24, 2021. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Bob; 3 children, David (Suzanne), Jeff (Regina) and Kate (John);3 grandchildren, Nicole, Colton and Justin. Marlene loved her family and enjoyed spending time baking and cooking. She also enjoyed collecting and looking at cookbooks, 4-wheeling, bingo and the casino. Private family services. Dare's Funeral Home 763-441-1212 www.daresfuneralservice.com

Jason Saba (48), of Elk River, passed away unexpectedly on October 21, 2021. He was born on January 19, 1973, to Larry and Bonnie Saba of Elk River, MN. Jason is survived by his wife Tammy Saba, and their children Matthew (Lindsey Leska), Mitchell, and MaKenna Saba. Jason is also survived by his two sisters, Judee (Tony) Vesledahl and Laura (Saba) Fagerstrom. Jason was an avid outdoorsman (he especially loved to hunt whitetail deer), a hard worker, and was willing to help anyone in need. A wake will be held at Dare's funeral services in Elk River on Thursday, October 28th from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm followed by a celebration of life service at 6:00 pm for anyone who would like to share...

Richard James Gardner Age 78 Formerly of Elk River/Otsego Area Passed away on 10/12/21. Born on 4/21/1943 in Belgrade, Yugoslavia to parents Marko & Dusanka (Gardner) Cvetich. He came to the United States at the age of 19 and entered the US Army when he was 23. After his honorable discharge from the military, he worked as a tradesman and carpenter building homes and barns. Richard had a lifelong love for horses having raced at Canterbury Downs for many years. He was also very fond of his Dobermans. Richard was preceded in death by his parents; and brother Branimir Cvetich. He is survived by longtime companion Dorothy Vaughn; nieces Amanda (Richard) Cvetich-Gorra, and Alexandra (Donny)...