Obituaries

Doris Jean Rank

Doris Jean Rank

Apr 5, 2026

Doris Jean Rank (Stender) 97, loving wife and mother, died on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Maple Grove, MN.

Doris was born at home on December 3, 1928, to Victor and Ethel Stender in Washington Lake Township, Sibley County, MN. She was united in Christian marriage with William Rank on February 23, 1951; they were blessed with 63 years of...

Scott Donald McKay

Scott Donald McKay

Apr 5, 2026

Scott McKay, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and community servant, entered the presence of the Lord on Sunday evening, surrounded by love and prayer.

Scott lived a life marked by faith, integrity, and generosity. He was a pillar of strength for his family and a source of encouragement to many. His legacy of compassion, service, and unwavering devotion to God will continue...

James Norris McPherson

James Norris McPherson

Apr 5, 2026

JAMES NORRIS McPHERSON

October 24, 1959 – April 5, 2026



Jim was, above all, a loyal friend and free spirit. His humor and quick wit lit up a room. He was full of life and a bundle of energy.



Jim was raised in Salem, New Jersey with his twin brother, Danny and his family, all of whom have passed away. Jim loved his...

Ellen J. Johnson

Ellen J. Johnson

Apr 5, 2026

"Auntie", age 89 of Robbinsdale. Survived by her sister, Bernice Guthrie; nieces and nephews, William Guthrie (Angie Sather), Martina Morthberg (Louis), Daniel Guthrie, Christopher Guthrie, Victoria Bird (Paul), Brandi Anderson (Jeremy), Joseph Morthberg (Lauren), Allison Guthrie, Connor Guthrie, Jesse and Ashlynn Anderson, Brock and Domonic Bird and Emily Athmann; relatives and friends. Preceded in death by parents, Anna and Elwood Johnson; brothers, Rapheal...

Cary J. Bergstrom

Cary J. Bergstrom

Apr 5, 2026

Cary James Bergstrom, 60, died at his home in Corcoran, MN surrounded by the love of his family. He was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and friend; a steady presence whose humor, strength, and quiet generosity shaped the lives around him.

Born in Minneapolis to Wayne and Kathleen Bergstrom, Cary was the middle of three boys, alongside his brothers Jon...

Alvin "Al" C. Winter

Alvin "Al" C. Winter

Apr 4, 2026

Winter, Alvin C.

Age 98 of Woodlake Healthcare, New Hope. Al, oldest of 6 children, spanning 25 years. Survived by brothers, Mel of Columbia, MO, Loren of Saint Louis Park, Darrell of Cushing. Preceded in death by sister, Celine Urbanski of Saint Cloud and brother, Ronald of International Falls.

Married in 1954 in Rio, Brazil. He divorced. Following Catholic tradition, he did...

Barbara Lee Castaneda

Barbara Lee Castaneda

Apr 1, 2026

Castaneda, Barbara L. age 81, of Golden Valley. Survived by husband, Harvey Helmin; sons, Thomas John, and Daniel Thomas (Joline) Castaneda; Barbara's grandchildren, Blake Thomas, Brittney Marie, Luke Daniel, and Jack Patrick Castaneda; Harvey's children, Stacy Marie (Matthew) Burton and Erica Lynn Ortiz; grandsons, Dyllan, and Mason Ortiz and Jaxson Helmin; other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by infant...

David Erik Penn

David Erik Penn

Mar 31, 2026

To view a recording of the service click the following link.     

David Penn Celebration of Life

David Erik Penn, of Prior Lake, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on March 31, 2026.

David was born on January 21, 1974, in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, to John and Miriam (Fjelland) Penn. He graduated from Mayer Lutheran High School in 1992 and went on to...

Brenda Jean Ballman

Brenda Jean Ballman

Mar 31, 2026

Brenda was born on May 1, 1967, to her proud parents, Julius and Ardelle Messenbrink, at St. Mary's Hospital. She lived with her family in Eden Prairie during the first year of her life, where she was also baptized. Brenda and her family later moved to the family farm in Grove City. She attended Atwater Public School through sixth grade before her...

Phyllis Cavanagh

Phyllis Cavanagh

Mar 30, 2026

Our beloved and beautiful mom, Phyllis Jean (Featherstone) Cavanagh, 87, of Medina, left this world on March 30 after a full life lived through faith, creativity and service. She was born in Minneapolis on April 22, 1938, and married her high school sweetheart, Bill, on May 13, 1961. They raised 5 children in New Hope and Plymouth.

Education was extremely important...

Labelle V. Zeller

Labelle V. Zeller

Mar 30, 2026

Labelle Zeller, age 93, of Brooklyn Park, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 30, 2026.

Labelle Veronica Eull was born on October 3,1932 to Bill and Leona Eull of St. Michael Minnesota. Her early years were spent on the family's 80-acre farm, where her primary job was tending to the chickens and large vegetable garden. As the youngest...

Janet Sue McCoy

Janet Sue McCoy

Mar 28, 2026

Jan McCoy died March 29th after a 8 year fight against dementia. She was very well taken care of by Spring Valley Living. Janet passed with much dignity. Survived by sons Ron and Greg Westgaard, grandchildren Joshua, Brandon, Travis, and Lyndsay, great grandchildren, Mariah, Sofia, Jackson, Strykar, Westyn, Roman, Brennan and Kale.

Visitation will be Monday, April 13, from 5 pm...

Patricia "Patsy" Ann Sprowls

Patricia "Patsy" Ann Sprowls

Mar 28, 2026

Sprowls, Patricia "Patsy" Ann

Age 79 of Brooklyn Park, passed away on March 28, 2026.

Patsy was born in York, Nebraska to Leo and Della Bredenkamp on June 21, 1946. She earned a 2-year Business Degree and worked as a secretary, before becoming a child caregiver. After marrying Roger, they lived a few years in Lincoln, Nebraska, before moving to Minneapolis, MN....

Jean Marie Bednar

Jean Marie Bednar

Mar 27, 2026

Jean received a call on March 27 that she could not refuse - a chance to join Milo, family, and friends in Heaven. Her extraordinary work on earth has come to an end.

Jean was a farm girl who taught first grade for 10 years. She married Milo in 1958 and they welcomed Dan, Pam (Kevin Chandler) and Steve into their...

Mary "Eddie" Stetter

Mary "Eddie" Stetter

Mar 26, 2026

Mary “Eddie” Stetter, age 92, of Robbinsdale, beloved mother, cherished grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away with her family at her side on Thursday, March 26, 2026. 

She is survived by her children, Kim Peterson (Paul), Ron Stetter (Sandy), Kristine Stetter (Heidi Pross), Brian Stetter (Judy) and Mary Gribble (Phil); grandchildren, Eric Peterson (Elizabeth), Angela Stein (Brandon), Carter Peterson, Ellen Stetter, Hanna...

Frances Jane Dennis

Frances Jane Dennis

Mar 25, 2026

Frances Jane Dennis

September 23, 1929 - March 25, 2026

Jane was born and raised in Springfield Missouri, where she received her first set of golf clubs at the tender age of 3 and played in her first tournament at age 14. Her love of animals was apparent early on and she never lacked for four-legged companions wherever she lived. She spent...

Carolyn Jean Miske

Carolyn Jean Miske

Mar 22, 2026

Carolyn J. (Herrmann) Miske, age 79, of Rockford, MN, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2026. After experiencing a significant health event in February 2025, Carolyn courageously completed a lengthy rehabilitation and regained her independence. Her family and friends are deeply grateful for the seven months they were given with her before her heart weakened and Jesus called her home....

Cecelia Evelyn Houle

Cecelia Evelyn Houle

Mar 22, 2026

Cecelia Evelyn Houle died peacefully at home on March 22, 2026, at the age of 95.

Cecelia worked for many years at Minnesota Eye Consultants. Though she reduced her schedule over time, she always looked forward to her workdays and staying connected with her co-workers. Amazingly, she just recently retired in December 2025.

She deeply loved the home where she lived for...

Catherine Mack

Catherine Mack

Mar 22, 2026

Mack, Catherine (nee Tabaka)

Catherine (Tabaka) Mack passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026, at the age of 98.Catherine was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, her beloved husband Stan, and her infant daughter Mary Ann.

She is survived by her children Joni (Steven Antolak) Mack, Joe (Shar Korsbon) Mack, Ruth (Bill) LaFerriere, Tom Mack, and Dan Mack; her grandchildren Andy...

Gerald "Jerry" Michael Keenan

Gerald "Jerry" Michael Keenan

Mar 21, 2026

To view the recording of Jerry's Service, please click on the link below:

Celebration of life for Jerry Keenan



Without ever losing his optimism nor a word of complaint, our beloved husband, dad, Ga and Great Ga went ahead of us to our heavenly home. Gerald Keenan, aged 88, passed away at home on March 21, 2026, surrounded by his loving wife...