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Gary Jahnz, age 79, of Littlefield, AZ, formerly of Farmington, MN, passed away in his home on August 4, 2022. Gary was born August 18, 1942 to Lester and Viola (Karau) Jahnz in Truman, MN. Gary worked for McGarvin/Moberly in Worland, Wyoming where he ran heavy equipment until he retired in 2009. Gary was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Gene and Joe, his wife Audrey and one infant granddaughter Sandy Swanson. Gary is survived by his partner Marcy, two daughters Sharon Swanson (Lee), Karon Shull (Jon) from Sterling, CO one brother Dale Jahnz (Lois) from Rosemount, MN. Marcy's children Virginia Dyer (Richard), Sandra Roof (George) and James Schmidt (Mandy). Ten grandchildren,...

John C. Hogan, 83, passed away August 3, 2022 at home in Princeton with his wife and daughter by his side. He was born January 1, 1939 in Minneapolis to John and Ella Hogan. He was the oldest of five siblings. He graduated from Aitkin High School in 1957. He married Mona (Maghan) in July 1960 and they shared 62 years together. They raised their daughter, Gretchen, in Richfield where he worked for Northwest Airlines for 33 years. He enjoyed volunteering at the Firefighters Hall and Museum in Minneapolis where he collected over 6000 patches for them from all over the world. He loved to buy toys for the Aitkin Toy Drive every Christmas. He was very proud of his time served in the military. He...

Mark Becker, 60, from Monticello passed away August 1, 2022. Preparations being made by Crescent Tide Cremation Services, to read an epilogue view their website.

Cotten, Jerry M. The Cotten family is sorry to share the news that Jerry Cotten did not achieve his goal of outliving the universe when he passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022. We have no doubt though, that wherever he is in the heavens above, he would tell us that he is feeling Unbelievably Fantastic Beyond Human Belief and has already located a fellow spirit with whom he can share a perfectly prepared very, very, very dry martini. Jerry was born on April 19, 1925 in North Minneapolis. He is survived by his better half, Helen, wife of 71 years, and his children Mike (Autumn), John, Roseanne Boyum and Connie (Jim) Boeshans; grandchildren, Jake, Jac, Mallory and Kelsey; great grandchild,...

Arlene Blanchard, 74 of Big Lake, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at the New Richland Care Center in New Richland, MN. Arlene Blanchard was born on January 12, 1948, in rural Todd County, MN to parents, Virgil and Delores (Roering) Gettel. Arlene worked in the Hospitality/ Retail business as a Bartender/Associate. Arlene loved to play golf. She was a caring, hard-working, loving woman who will be dearly missed. She is survived by her mother, Delores Gettel of Osakis; siblings, Janet (Larry) Rosch of Long Prairie, Lavern Gettel and Larry (Tammy) Gettel, all of Osakis; Her sons Paul and Brian Vacek, and many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death is her father, Virgil Gettel,...

Janet C. Leslie, former teacher and advocate, passed away on July 25th. Janet was born on November 2, 1936 in Falls City, Nebraska. She graduated from high school at the age of 16, then enrolled at Nebraska Wesleyan University. She met her husband Bob Leslie there. They were married June 5, 1957 and were married 46 years before Bob's death in 2003. Following her graduation with a BA in Education in 1958, Bob and Janet moved west to California where both taught at Newport Beach Harbor High School. Later they moved to the San Francisco Bay area to support Bob's new budding sales career and began raising their three sons. Bob's career with Josten's ultimately brought the family to Minnesota;...

It is with great sadness, Cathy, Scott and Jeff announce the passing of their beloved Father Allan (Bucky) Hartkopf. He passed away July 23, 2022 at age 88, from Parkinson's Disease. He lived with the progressive disease for over 20 years. He never complained about his condition, always had a sense of humor and a zest for life. He will be remembered for his outgoing personality, his love of a good steak and glass of red wine. He loved his hometown Osseo. He was happiest when he was active in community service. He spent countless hours over the years volunteering with the Lions Club, where he made many life-long friends. He will be missed by his three Grandchildren, three...

Ruthanna T Francis, age 80, of Litchfield, MN, was called to her eternal resting place on Wednesday July 20, 2022 after a long battle with dementia. A small private family ceremony will be held. Ruthanna was born on March 13, 1942 in Minneapolis to Henry Tranum and Elizabeth (Hand) Nelson. Ruthanna married Robert L Sobania June 9, 1975 and divorced in 1980. Ruthanna worked at various places as a CNA and cleaned houses. She enjoyed riding her motorized cart to the library, crossword puzzles and going to church. She also enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Survivors include her son, Roger (Pricilla) Sobania of Little Falls, daughter Kasha (Jason) Pick of St Cloud, grandson...

William "Bill" Joseph Breckner, age 59, of Scottsdale, AZ passed away peacefully on July 19, 2022 in Phoenix, AZ. Bill was born on September 4, 1962, in Omaha, NE to Ronald and Judy Breckner. He spent most of his youth in Burnsville, MN with siblings: Jane, Paul and Bob. After graduating from Burnsville High School in 1980 he attended Mankato State University. In the summer of 1982, at the age of 19, Bill had a diving accident that would change both his and his family's life forever. The diving injury resulted in severe paralysis, but Bill fought to not let his injury limit how he was going to live his life. Bill later graduated from MSU and started working in the MN branch of...

Tyler, 51, was home in hospice care surrounded by family and friends when he passed on Jul. 16, 2022, after a courageous fight for 27 months against a rare cancer, paraganglioma. He is survived by his wife Heidi (nee Anderson) of 26 years, son Kristof, daughter Veronica, mother Cindy Adam Camomilli (Richard), sister Kate Adam (fianc? Josh Boeldt), and nephew Austin. His father, Don Adam, preceded him in death. Tyler was born Nov. 15, 1970, Sheboygan Falls, WI. He attended Sheboygan Falls HS and the Univ. of Wis-Madison. He played football as an offensive lineman in HS and in college for the Wis. Badgers including the Rose Bowl in 1994. He is employed by Ecowater Systems as VP of...

James DeWeese Armbrust, (Doc), age 78, died July 16th at Infinity Hospice, Las Vegas, NV. Jim was born February 4, 1944 in Marfa, TX to Harry and Dolly (Douville) Armbrust. He was preceded in death by his parents and infant brother William. Jim is survived by his wife LaVonne, three sons, three stepchildren, sisters Kathie (Kevin), Mary, Martha (Dennis), Anne, nine grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Jim enlisted in the Navy in 1962 and trained as a corpsman at Great Lakes Naval Base. He was assigned to the Marines and served two tours as a field doctor in Viet Nam. Jim was awarded a Purple Heart by the Navy and several distinguished medals by the...

On July 16th, early in the morning, and shortly surrounded by her family, Mary Ann Hansen passed away at the age of 81. Born on April 15th, 1941 in Rochester, Minnesota, Mary Ann was the 1st child of Mary Helen and Edmund Zuehlke. She was then followed by her siblings Ed, Ginger, Patricia, Margaret, and Jim. Pursuing a career in healthcare, she moved to Anoka to start her family. Once her husband Jim retired, they moved to Mille Lacs and enjoyed a quiet life on the lake. Her friends may remember her as an active Red Hat Lady and a consistent mahjong player. A few of you may have even pulled us back to shore when she forgot to add gas to the boat. Known for her spicy sense of humor, Mary...

Brad passed away on July 15th, 2022 surrounded by his family and friends. He was 37 years old. Brad was born on December 10th, 1984 and grew up in Forest Lake, MN. Brad enjoyed fishing, hunting, and riding his many ATVs. He also liked working on vehicles and various small engines. Brad was a certified Marine, Motorsport and Outdoor Power Technician, and a driver for UPS. Brad loved his nieces and nephews, his dogs Walter and Lily, and of course, life itself. Brad is survived by his parents Robert and Roxanne, brothers Jacob and Corey (Angela), sister Bobbi, nieces Landynn and Evelyn, nephews Warren, Silas, and Howard, Grandmother Marlene Blumhoefler, his close friend Uncle Russell (Rusty)...

Harriet Hoffstedt Martinson Harriet Martinson passed away peacefully at the Turlock Living Care Center on July 14, 2022. She was born to Harry and Emma Rasmussen on February 1, 1930. Her sister Ruth was born in 1931. Their Father passed away in 1932. Her Mother remarried in 1936 and had five more children to complete the family. After graduating from Little Falls High School, Harriet was employed by the Randall Minnesota Land O'Lakes Creamery where she met Richard (Dick) Martinson. They married in 1953. In 1959 their son Bradley was born. In 1962 the family relocated to Minneapolis. Harriet worked as a Church Secretary. The Church had a day care for handicapped children. She...

Klinkner (McComb), Joan Elaine age 80 passed away July 13, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents Russell and Gertrude, sister Jean, and brothers Thomas, Robert, James, Richard, and Donald. She is survived by her sister Marlys Kueblebeck, daughters Jean (Don) and Laura (Eric), grandchildren John, Oliver, and Zora. A joint service will be held for John and Joan Thursday, July 28th at Riverside Church in Big Lake, MN visitation 3-4 service at 4. The couple will be interred at the Minnesota State Veteran's Cemetery in Little Falls, MN

The funeral service for Ebbie Stone of Verndale will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 21, at the Verndale Chapel with Pastor Ken Uhren presiding. A gathering of family and friends will be held at the chapel in Verndale on Thursday from 1:30 p.m. until the time of service. Ebbie, age 88, passed away with family by his side, on July 10, 2022, at the hospital in St. Cloud, MN. Ebbie was born to Clyde and Adeline (Hosner) Stone on November 30, 1933, in Aldrich Township, Wadena, County, MN. He grew up on the family farm and attended school in Verndale. He later completed a machinist course in Staples. In October 1957, Ebbie joined the US Army and served his country until his honorable...

Judy Lynn Adams, 75, formerly of Lakeville, Minn., died Sunday, July 10, 2022, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She was born Sept. 23, 1946, in Detroit Lakes, Minn., to Grant Vernon Terryll and Elsie Irene (Oxtra) Terryll. Judy had worked as a Legal Instruments Examiner for the Migratory Bird Permit Program of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. She was proud of her work protecting wildlife. She lived in Lakeville for 32 years before moving to Omaha last year. She will be sadly missed by her loving husband of 55 years, Bill; daughters Beverly (Jon) Godfrey of Duluth, Minn., Lisa (Ron) Medina of Omaha, and Sara (Eric) Adams-Prior of Richfield, Minn.; a brother; sister; seven grandchildren; and...

Kathryn Margaret Johnson of Burnsville, Minnesota died peacefully the morning of Saturday, July 9th at the age of 79 due to chronic COPD. She is survived by friend G. Paul Tonolli; son Kurt and family (Gina, Seth, Sam); daughter Shelley and family (Ayden); and brother John Horsager and family (Dawn). Kathy Horsager was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on February 7, 1943. She graduated from Southwest High School in 1961. She worked for Fox Entertainment, then married Lauren Johnson. They eventually settled in Burnsville, Minnesota in 1974. She stayed at home to raise Kurt and Shelley and then delved head-on into the restaurant business, working for Greenstreets and Chi-Chi's. Kathy spent...

Richard Huntzicker, 70, of Marietta, Georgia, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on July 8, 2022. Left to cherish his memory are his wife Arlyn Huntzicker of Marietta GA, "his twins" son Adam Huntzicker of Norman, OK and daughter Ann Holt, her husband James and their three children, Christeline, J.C., and Joanna of Tulsa, OK, and their mother Mary Lynn. Other family members include Arlyn's children, grandchildren, and many other family members and friends who will miss him dearly. Rick was born December 13, 1951, to Neil and Lillian Huntzicker. He grew up in Milaca, MN and graduated from Milaca High School with the class of 1970 known as 'the last of the old schoolers.' He...

John Ingalls, 80, died Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at his home in Clarkston, MI. John was born in La Crosse, WI on August 1, 1941 to Montie and Marie Ingalls. John enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he served 23 years traveling all over the world on aircraft carriers and submarines. John married the love of his life, Willette Ingalls, on November 15, 1975. Beloved father of Anthony (Tiffany) Ingalls and Kimberly (Paul) Case and proud Papa of Andrew, Chloe, Samuel, Maya, Maddy, and Davis. John loved Vikings football, fishing, hunting, watching NASCAR, country music, and cheering on his grandkids in their various endeavors. He will be greatly missed by those that loved him for his gentle...

Carol Mae Skjerping (Knoener), 88, formerly of Sheboygan, WI, died peacefully at home in Coon Rapids, MN on Saturday, July 2, 2022. Preceded in death by husband, Willis Skjerping, April 24, 2015. Funeral service will be held Sunday at 3:00 P.M. at Washburn McReavy Funeral Chapel in Coon Rapids, MN. Visitation begins at 2:00. Burial will take place at Fort Snelling National Cemetery of Veteran's Affairs on July 13. The funeral service will be followed by a small private family gathering.