Dare's Funeral Home - Elk River

Hinz, Martin Louis passed away at the Veterans Home in Silver Bay, MN on 11/24/22 at age 93. Born at home by Little Twin Lakes in Elk River, MN. Graduating class of 1946 at Elk River High School. Martin was in the US Army from 1951 to 1953, serving 6 months in the 21st Infantry Regiment, Company K at the 38th parallel as a frontline gunner in the Korean War. Married (Zoe) Darlene Holmes, after the war, on 2/28/53. Worked at Federal Cartridge for 35 1/2 years as a shotshell ballistics technician. Martin will be remembered as an avid fisher, hunter, trapper, and gardener. Preceded in death by parents, Louis Hinz and Louise (Kastendick); wife, Z. Darlene (Holmes); son, Roger Hinz; brother,...

Durkot, Frank age 81 of Elk River, is survived by Kathy, his wife of 58 years; his daughters, Karla Durkot (Keith Pfiefer) and Lisa Durkot; his two grandchildren, Tareq and Nadia Abu-Hijleh; his sister, Denise Conrad (Jerrold Conrad) as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. Frank's parents, Emil and Shirley Durkot, raised him in NE Minneapolis and in Golden Valley, MN. He was a graduate of Robbinsdale H.S. and Dunwoody Institute. He began his career as a Union Carpenter and retired as a Construction Superintendent after working for Bor-Son Construction for 34 years. He was proud of the many beautiful and historic projects he oversaw, including: a Mayo Clinic expansion, The...

62, of Elk River, MN passed away unexpectedly on November 17th, 2022 surrounded by family. A public visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 29th, from 4-6 p.m. at Dare's Funeral & Cremation Services, 805 Main St, Elk River, MN. Memorials are appreciated in lieu of flowers. Dare's Funeral Home 763-441-1212 www.daresfuneralservice.com

62, of Elk River, MN passed away unexpectedly on November 17th, 2022 surrounded by family. A public visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 29th, from 4-6 p.m. at Dare's Funeral & Cremation Services, 805 Main St, Elk River, MN. Memorials are appreciated in lieu of flowers. Dare's Funeral Home 763-441-1212 www.daresfuneralservice.com

Bailey (Schrutz), Rose M. age 74, of Elk River. Born Nov. 7, 1948. Passed away Nov. 11th, 2022. Preceded in death by parents, sister-in-law, Debra Schrutz. Survived by husband, John; daughter, Heather (Mike) Suchy; son, Mike Bailey; brother, Frank Schrutz; grandchildren, Brandon, Ryan, Jon and Alyssa; nieces and nephews, Kory and Kyle Schrutz. Rose retired from the Elk River Library, she loved reading, sports, her grandchildren and her coffee group. Thanks to Crestview Lutheran and Grace hospice for the care and support. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the ER Library (GRRL.org). Private family services. Arr. Dare's Funeral Home 763-441-1212 www.daresfuneralservice.com

Jack Thomas Mowry, age 77 of Cedar, passed away Friday, November 4, 2022, at his home surrounded by family. He was born July 3, 1945, in Minneapolis. Jack graduated from Howard High School in Howard, SD with the class of 1964. He furthered his education at Dunwoody College in Minneapolis for drafting and machining which ultimately led him to be an entrepreneur. Jack proudly founded and operated Metal Craft in Elk River, MN in 1978 and Riverside in Eau Claire, WI in 1996. He loved connecting with his employees and the communities. He enjoyed being active outside of work and his many hobbies included collecting and restoring classic cars ('69 Shelby and '57 Ford Step Side), winning the demo...

Age 86, of Elk River. Passed away on October 31, 2022 at GA Long Term Care in Elk River. Alden graduated from Comfrey High School in 1954. He attended Mankato State University and St. Cloud State University. He taught high school and basketball coaching in Lake Wilson, MN for nine years before moving to Elk River, MN in 1967 to teach Business Education on the job training for 25 years, retiring in 1992. Alden married Elaine Nelson in 1959, who he met at Comfrey HS. After retiring in 1992, they enjoyed travelling worldwide, golfing with friends, attending many Minnesota Gopher games, plus Twins games. Alden played on Elk River Independent softball and baseball teams for many years. ...

Born August 5, 1938, in Bagley, MN, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2022 at Guardian Angels by the Lake in Elk River, MN. Janice was raised in Bagley and graduated from Bagley High School in 1956. She married Robert Graser and had three sons, Rick, Mark, and Kevin. She later married Gene August Eckstein and had two more sons, Gene Andrew, and Wayne Edward. In 1992, Janice married James Pulford and they were together until his death in 2012. Janice worked for Clearwater County for many years, starting in the Auditor's Department in 1977, and retiring as Deputy Treasurer in 1993. She was an active member of Calvary Evangelical Free Church in Bagley. She and Jim spent summers in Minnesota...

Taylor Quinn Majeres, age 21 of Zimmerman, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 26, 2001 in Encinitas, CA. Fun-loving, energetic, funny, protective, and caring are just a few adjectives to describe the child Taylor was. At the young age of 16, Taylor was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer. After many surgeries and chemotherapy, Taylor was in remission for nearly three years until this past spring when his cancer had returned. Through it all, Taylor was the face of determination, perseverance and courage and he never complained. In spite of his cancer, Taylor graduated from Elk River High School with the class of 2020, where he...

Grace M. (Larson) Anderson passed away Oct. 28, 2022 at Centra Care in Monticello, MN. She was born Nov. 7, 1948. Preceded in death by father, William and mother, Ethel Larson and husband, Roy Anderson. Survived by sister, Carol Lobb of Elk River; brothers, Wallace Larson of McGrath, Paul (Carol J.) Larson of Washington; son, LeRoy (Alicia) Anderson; grandchildren, Ben Wagner, Ashley F. Wagner, Mackenzie Anderson, Kimberly Nelson; nieces, nephews and many friends. She was employed at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids and the U of M Hospital. She volunteered at her church in children's nursery, Christ Church in Otsego, MN. Funeral service Thursday, November 3, 2022, 10:30 AM, Christ...

Larry James Peterson 78, of Elk River, MN, passed away on October 26th after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Larry was born on December 7, 1943 to Raymond and Jeanette Peterson in Owatonna, MN. After Larry graduated from Robbinsdale High School in 1961, he went on to study at the University of Minnesota where he played football for the Gophers and met his wife Gail. After graduating from the U of M, Larry went on to pursue a long career in heavy duty truck sales and began his career at family-owned Crystal Motors. Larry and Gail went on to have two children, Matt and Heather. They lived in Maple Grove for many years and later moved to Elk River, MN. After retirement, Larry...

Donald Irvin Luebeck of Ramsey, MN went home to be with his Lord & Savior on October 20, 2022. He was born October 12, 1938 in Bemidji, MN the oldest of 6 children. He graduated from Columbia Heights High School in 1957 before pursuing a bachelors in Math Education from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities & a Masters from Bemidji State University. Donald taught math at various secondary schools in the Minneapolis school district for 34 years before retiring in 1995 to pursue a new career as an insurance agent. One of his most favorite math topics was derivatives. He met his wife Eleanor at a birthday party and they were married in 1964. He enjoyed playing the piano...

James "Jim" Alfred Nystrom died at age 83 in his home in Elk River, MN, on Monday, October 17, 2022. Jim was preceded in death by his father, Harry Nystrom, mother Olga (Eckman) Nystrom, son, Jon, and sister, Pauline (Nystrom) Erickson. He is survived by his wife, Gail, his two sons Eric and Mark (Stephanie Scafa), his grandson Sam Nystrom Costales, and his step-granddaughter Kelsey Nava Costales. Jim was born and spent the vast majority of his life in Elk River. After graduating from Elk River High School in 1957, he first attended Hamline University in St. Paul, MN. After two years, he transferred to the University of Minnesota where he completed his degree in Civil Engineering. It...

Edward Hunt of Elk River MN, died on Oct. 15th, 2022. Service: 11 AM Sat. Oct. 29th, 2022 LDS Princeton Chapel Hwy 95 and 100th Ave. Princeton MN Visitation 1 hr. prior to service. Interment Oak Knoll Cemetery Princeton, MN Arr. Dare's Funeral Home 763-441-1212 www.daresfuneralservice.com

Age 34, of St Michael. Passed away on Oct 8, 2022. Funeral service will be 10:30 AM on Monday, October 17, 2022 at Free Grace United Church, 829 School Street NW, Elk River. www.daresfuneralservice.com

Age 57, of Leonard, TX (formerly of Monticello, MN). Left us too early on October 5, 2022, while travelling to visit family and friends in Monticello. Amazing father. Amazing Man. Trusted Friend. He loved anything with 4 legs or 2 wheels, most prominently horses and motorcycles. A Jack-of-all-Trades, his pick-up read "All Things Repaired". He'd give you the shirt off his back, even passing on the gift of life through organ donation. He is preceded in death by his father, Emmett. Russ is survived by his significant other, Jan Halter; mother, Myrna; children, Kristin Menth and Jeremy (Sacha) Menth; their mother, Judy Baker; grandchildren, Charlotte, James and Theodore; siblings, Jackie...

Gerald Wells, 78, Elk River MN, passed away on Oct 3, 2022. Gerald is survived by his wife, Arlene Wells; daughter, Audra Wells; son, Sherman Wells. Celebration of Life for family and friends at Meadowvale Cemetery, October 20, 2022 10:00 AM. Arrangements by Dare's Funeral Services 763-441-1212 www.daresfuneralservice.com

Age 65 of Elk River passed away on October 2nd, 2022. Curt was born in Grundy Center, Iowa, and grew up in the surrounding area where his childhood was wild and free. Curt became a registered nurse and worked at Allen Memorial hospital in Iowa and Unity hospital in Minnesota for many years, eventually retiring. You could find him riding his bicycle around town, as he once participated in Ragbrai in his younger years. He was slowly turning his yard into a nature preserve for his love for animals and the environment was prodigious. Curt loved being a father and grandpa. He was a jokester and loved roughhousing with his children and grandkids. He formed special and unique relationships with...

Age 76, of Elk River, passed away September 25th, 2022. Survived by husband, John; son, Tim, daughters, Deb (Paul) Long, Jodi (Scott) Stammer. Mass of Christian burial at the Church of St Andrew in Elk River at 12:30PM on Thurs, Oct 6, 2022, with visitation starting at 11:30AM. Visitation also on Wed, Oct. 5 from 5-8PM at Dare's Funeral Home, Elk River. daresfuneralservice.com/obituary/PatriciaLou-Zahler