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Buffalo Jaxon Andrew Zuelke 2003 — 2024 Jaxon Andrew Zuelke, born on April 23, 2003, in Robbinsdale, MN, passed away on July 28, 2024 at the age of 21. Jaxon grew up in Buffalo and graduated from Maple Lake High School with the class of 2022. He worked at St. Timothy in Maple Lake as the assistant lunch cook, a job he loved for the joy of cooking for the kids and the camaraderie with his coworkers. Jaxon had a passion for cooking, experimenting with new spices and ingredients from the farmer's market to create delicious homemade meals, with spaghetti being his specialty. He had dreams of attending culinary school to become a head chef. Jaxon was an avid gamer and found his true group of friends online through Xbox and Dungeons...

Excelsior, MN Marty C. Morris 2024 Marty C. Morris, formerly of Shorewood/Excelsior died on Sunday, July 7th, at eighty-six years old. Marty loved spending time with friends and family, had a great sense of humor, and was an avid motorcycle enthusiast. He enjoyed riding his Harley. Marty had a career as an operating engineer in the local 49 union for over 30 years and was proud to be a 49er. He retired at sixty-two and then enjoyed traveling with his beloved wife, Collette. Marty is survived by his wife of sixty-three years, Collette, and his two daughters, Colleen Voss (Myron) and Cara Blake (Steve). Marty is preceded in death by his son Charlie, sister Joan, brother Larry, and his parents Tom and Odelia. Marty was a...

Rogers, Minnesota Marilyn J Rabe 1934 — 2024 Marilyn J. Rabe passed away peacefully in her home on April 5th, 2024. Marilyn spent the last year living in Rogers, Minnesota with family and was previously a resident of Buffalo, Minnesota. She was born on March 23, 1934, in Iowa City, Iowa. She was born to parents Hugh F. & Regina K. (McDermott) Smith. Marilyn spent her early years in Grinnell, Iowa and graduated from Grinnell High School. On August 4, 1956, Marilyn J. Smith and Eugene (Gene) W. Rabe were joined in holy marriage. God blessed their marriage with three children. As a family they gained many friends over the years and lived in multiple cities including Arlington Heights, IL; Cherry Hill; NJ; Wayzata, MN; West Des...

New Germany, formerly of Osseo John Martin Johnson Jr. 2024 John Martin Johnson Jr., age 92, of New Germany, MN (formerly of Osseo, MN), passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024 at Waconia Ridgeview Hospital. Son of John M. and Frances (Setzler) Johnson Sr., he graduated from Osseo High School in 1949. He was veteran of the US Army having served in Korea. On November 26, 1953, John was joined in Holy Matrimony to Lois M. Johnson at St. Raphael Catholic Church in Crystal. God blessed their marriage with four children. John enjoyed spending time with his family and engaged in a lifelong love of farming along with work at Minneapolis Moline, Grain Belt Brewery and Meyer Brothers Dairy - Teamsters Local 471. Survived by his loving wife of seventy...

Watertown, MN Diane Duraine (Hecksel) Jorgensen 2024 Our amazing mother and grandmother, age 90, departed peacefully from this world on March 9, 2024, to soar high with the angels. Diane was born in Hollywood Township on February 7, 1934, to Wallace and Luella (Luedke) Hecksel. She graduated from Watertown High School in 1952 and started a career in banking. In 1955, she married Glen Jorgensen, and continued her career for a decade before embracing motherhood in her early 30s. After raising her girls, Diane pursued her passion and became an award-winning local realtor for the next twenty years. She was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Watertown, where she loved teaching Sunday school to third graders for several years. In...

Monticello Charles Anthony Holthaus 1921 — 2024 Charles "Charlie" Anthony Holthaus was born near Pearl Lake, MN on December 31, 1921. He was the first-born to James "Jim" Henry Holthaus and Rose Catherine (Loesch) Holthaus. In 1934, Jim and Rose purchased a farm and moved the family to Buffalo, MN. Charlie spent 1946-1947 serving his country in the Army spending 7 months in Korea and received recognition as a World War II era veteran. He also completed and earned his GED during his tour of duty. On June 12, 1952, Charlie married Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Flaherty at St. Edward's Catholic Church in Princeton, MN. They settled in Monticello and raised a large family on a dairy farm outside of town. Charlie continued to be active in his...

St James, Minnesota Cheryl Mae Steffen 1942 — 2024 Cheryl Mae Steffen, age 81, of St. James, Minnesota passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at The Buffalo Hospital in Buffalo, Minnesota. She was born on October 24, 1942 in Springfield, Minnesota the daughter of Allen & Ethel (Batalden) Steffen. She was formerly employed for more that thirty years at Tony Downs Foods in St. James, Minnesota. Cheryl was a faithful member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in St. James, Minnesota. She enjoyed crossword puzzles and playing cards. Cheryl loved her niece and nephews and was so proud of them! Survived by a loving brother: Merlin (Gloria) Steffen; nephews and a niece: Troy (Rachael) Steffen, Tara Steffen and Brandon (Sarah)...

St Michael, Minnesota Rick George Petrich 1955 — 2024 Petrich, Rick George, age 68 of St. Michael, MN, passed away on February 26, 2024. Rick was the owner/operator of the Hardware Hank in St. Michael. Survived by wife, Pat; sons, Justin (Mayme) Petrich, Chris (Rachel) Petrich and Jared (Emily) Petrich; grandchildren, Sydney. George, Freddie, Gracie and Arlo; sisters, Deb (Ken) Laber and Kathi (Steve) Luther; also nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation was held Thursday, February 29 from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. with prayers at 7:00 p.m. at the St. Michael Catholic Church in St. Michael, MN. Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, March 1 at 11:00 a.m. With visitation continuing one hour prior to the mass at St. Michael Catholic...

Buffalo, Minnesota Edward Korthals 1932 — 2024 Edward H. Korthals, age 91 of Buffalo, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Jan 16, 2024. He was born on December 15, 1932 on a farm near George, Iowa. He attended Hope College, and Western Theological Seminary, in Holland, Michigan where he met his wife of 70 years, Thelma Korthals. He served as a Minister in the Reformed Church in America and the Assemblies of God for a total of 39 years. Edward enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing softball, and woodworking. He will be greatly missed by his three remaining children, Edward Korthals, Jr., Neenah, WI, Lori Burns, Delano, MN, Cherie Moen, Des Moines, IA; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife,...

Maple Grove Gladys Ada Goerke 1931 — 2023 Gladys Ada Goerke, age 92, of Maple Grove passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023 at The Good Samaritan Society-Howard Lake. She was born in Albion Township, Wright County on June 21, 1931 to Hubert and Elisa Uecker. She was baptized at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Middleville Township. Gladys was instructed in the Lutheran Catechism and confirmed in the Christian faith at St. James Lutheran Church in Howard Lake. She graduated from Howard Lake High School in 1950. Gladys was united in marriage to Theodore "Ted" Goerke on June 19, 1954, at St. James Lutheran Church in Howard Lake. God blessed their marriage with two children. Gladys was employed at Donaldson's in Brooklyn Center. She...

Maple Grove, Minnesota Benjamin Hubert Mannen 1942 — 2023 Benjamin Hubert Mannen passed away unexpectedly on December 28, 2023. Preceded in death by parents Paul and Virginia, ex-wife Leta, sister Marie, half-brothers George and Robert, and son Michael. Survived by siblings Tom, Dan and John; children LaNae, Linda, Lissa and Matt; and 7 grandchildren. He spent his entire career as an auditor with the US GAO. He enjoyed bowling, gospel and country music, and golf especially after retirement. He loved his family, friends and church where he served many years as treasurer. Memorial service is Monday, Jan 8th, 2pm, at Revive Church, 7849 W Broadway, Brooklyn Park, MN. Visitation 1pm. Refreshments provided following the service. The Peterson Chapel St....

Buffalo, MN Roger Dale Swanson 1937 — 2023 Roger Dale Swanson, age 85, of Buffalo, MN, comforted by family, peacefully passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at The Estates of Roseville. Roger was born on December 19, 1937 in Big Lake, MN, the eleventh child of 15 to Freeman and Evelyn (Norberg) Swanson. He grew up in Big Lake and attended Big Lake High School. In 1955, after high school, Roger joined the US AIR FORCE and completed his basic training at Amarillo Air Force base in Texas. He also graduated from the Hospital Corps school in San Diego, CA. He served for four years as a medical services specialist. He received an honorable discharge in 1959. In 1960, just one year later he enlisted in the Navy and was honorably...

Buffalo, Minnesota Milo Harvey Westrum 1950 — 2023 Milo Harvey Westrum, age 73, of Buffalo passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at his residence. He was born on April 25, 1950 in Bemidji the son of Harvey & Dorothy (Johnson) Westrum. Milo was formerly the owner of Milo's Caf? in Howard Lake. He enjoyed fishing, cooking, gambling, woodworking, traveling and his birds (parakeets and canaries). Survived by a son: Benjamin (Sara) Watson of Grand Rapids; siblings: Paulette Willet, Laporte; Tom (Candy) Westrum, Litchfield; Cheryl (Lee) Malterud, Bemidji; Larry Westrum, Laporte; Sharon (Lee) Cluff, Virginia; an aunt Brenda Strowbridge of Bemidji; many nieces and nephews. Preceded by wife, Sandy; parents Harvey and Dorothy Westrum;...

Buffalo, Minnesota Lawrence "Larry" Jonas Schwahn 1941 — 2023 Lawrence "Larry" Jonas Schwahn, age 82 of Buffalo, Minnesota, peacefully passed away on September 17, 2023 surrounded by his family. Born on June 21, 1941, in Strasburg, North Dakota, Larry was the beloved son of Leopold and Katherine (Nicholas) Schwahn. During his high school years, he excelled in academics and athletics. Larry was a three-sport All-conference athlete in baseball, football, and basketball at Strasburg High School and Valley City State University. He received the honor of class valedictorian at Strasburg High School, foreshadowing a lifetime of intellectual pursuits. Larry's love for sports persisted throughout his life, with an allegiance to the Brooklyn Dodgers, the...

Rogers, Minnesota Anthony Macagnone 1950 — 2023 Anthony "Tony" Macagnone, 73, of Rogers, MN, sadly left us on September 15, 2023. Born on March 12, 1950 to Frank and Concetta (LaRocca) Macagnone. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Tony was the youngest of 4. As he grew so did his passion for floral design, he opened his own flower shop in Caldwell, New Jersey. He met his wife, Sara (Hedstrom) Macagnone and they were married July 6, 1991. Shortly after, they had two sons, David and Andrew. In 2005, the family moved to Minnesota to be closer to Sara's family. Tony spent his years working in flower shops and driving a school bus, where the kids kept him entertained. He found joy in his grandchildren, gardening, birdwatching, watching...

Rogers Anthony Macagnone 2023 Anthony "Tony" Macagnone, 73, of Rogers, MN, sadly left us on September 15, 2023. Born on March 12, 1950 to Frank and Concetta (LaRocca) Macagnone. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Tony was the youngest of 4. As he grew so did his passion for floral design, he opened his own flower shop in Caldwell, New Jersey. He met his wife, Sara (Hedstrom) Macagnone and they were married July 6, 1991. Shortly after, they had two sons, David and Andrew. In 2005, the family moved to Minnesota to be closer to Sara's family. Tony spent his years working in flower shops and driving a school bus, where the kids kept him entertained. He found joy in his grandchildren, gardening, birdwatching, watching...

Albertville, Minnesota Ronald & Arvilla Klecker 1938 — 2023 Ron Klecker was born December 16, 1931, in Minot, ND to John and Mary Klecker and passed away on October 8, 2021. He was followed in death of his wife, Arvilla "Billie" on September 10, 2023. She was born on December 15, 1938, to Albert and Johanna Lang in Harvey, ND. Ron and Arvilla were joined in marriage in Minot, ND on June 19, 1965. They were blessed with two children: Veronica "Roni" and Jayme. Ron worked for the railroad in Minot and Bismarck, was involved in local politics, was active in the NoDak Race Club, and coached soccer. Arvilla obtained her degree from Minot State and taught elementary and art classes in Minot and Bismarck. She was a strong supporter of her husband and...

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