All Obituaries

Loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother Mary married the love of her life, John Foss on November 25, 1961. Mary had many hobbies that she enjoyed, bowled in a league with friends, quilted, crocheted, golfed, gardened and helped take care of her grandkids.  In her spare time, she taught her grandchildren how to quilt and sew.  Mary cooked lunch at St. Martins in Rogers for many years.  With her children in many sports, she supported them and never missed a...

Age 86, of Princeton (formerly of Zimmerman).  Passed away on April 12, 2021.  Carol retired as Vice President after 50+ years at the First National Bank of Elk River.  Along with her husband, she owned and operated “Ed’s Sales” for many years. Carol is preceded in death by her husband, Edward; daughter, Connie; brothers, Lloyd and Ronald Werner. She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn (John) Cichy; grandchildren, Jessica, Michael (Amanda), Christine...

Age 61, passed away on 4/9/21 after a courageous battle with cancer. Brian was born on 3/14/1960 in Monticello, MN to Harold & Donna (Borst) Johnson. He graduated from Becker High School in 1978. He married Trudy (Pittman) Johnson on 9/1/1984. Together they had 3 children, Jennifer, Justin and Jarrod. Brian & Trudy spent their summers together working up near the Park Rapids and Bemidji area. Brian loved being “Up North”. Brian lived his life to the fullest doing what he...

Arden “Ardie” Donald Dotseth, Age 92 of Elk River passed away at home in his sleep, before dawn April 7, 2021.   Born in Wayzata on September 1, 1928, to Rebecca Tini (Oraas) Dotseth and Ole Dotseth, Arden was the youngest of 9 siblings and therefore so dearly loved. Preceded in death by siblings Pearl, Clayton, Curtis, Richard, Vern, and brother closest in age who perished in WWII, Norman.  Arden is survived by children Donald Steven Dotseth Sr., (Bonnie) Liisa...

Preceded by husband, Robert W.; siblings, Robert, Kenneth and Richard Bjorke; son-in-law, Raymond Olson and daughter-in-law, Colleen Colehour; Survived by children John, David (Bonnie), Anne Olson, James, and Jeanne (Richard) Ostrand; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 8 great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Laura Bjorke and many nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Sat, 4/17 at NOON with visitation 1 hour prior at the...

James R. Flink , Age 76 of Elk River, passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021. A Gatherng of Family & Friends will take place from 4PM - 7PM on Monday, April 12, 2021 at the Dare's Funeral Home, 805 Main Street, NW, Elk River. Interment with military honors will take place on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 1PM at the Wyanett Free Church Bethany Cemetery in Wyanett Township near Princeton. 

Age 90 of Elk River, died on 4/4/21. Preceded in death by parents, Albert & Veronica (Krippner) Backmann; husband, Jerome (Jerry) and brother, Henry (Hank) Backmann. Survived by children, Jeanne (Dennis) Mertz, Nancy Ehlert, Jim (Debbie), Sandy (Dave) Sroga, Diane (Pat) Worms, Ray (Greta) and Beth (Rick) Mata; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; siblings, Fr. Albert, Frank, Howard and Alice; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mary was a member of the Secular...

Age 96, of Otsego, Minnesota.  Passed away on April 1, 2021. Proud WWII Veteran.  8th Air Force, 457th Bomb Group, Tail Gunner B-17. He is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Hilda; granddaughter, Amanda; great-grandson, Ben. Earl is survived by his wife of 73 years, Helen; children, Rebecca, Denise, Greg and Kathy; 9 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; sister, Carol; other family and friends. Private family memorial service.  

Patrick R. Halverson (age 53) died suddenly on April 1, 2021, at his home in Rogers, MN. He was born February 3, 1968, the son of Richard and Colleen Halverson. He was married to Crystal Halverson and they have two daughters, Emily and Amelia. Pat received his Masters of Management Technology degree from the University of Minnesota, and at the time of death was employed as an Information Technology Manager at United Health. Besides wife and daughters, Pat is survived by his brother,...

Howard R. Johnson passed away on March 31, 2021 at the age of 86 in Elk River. Preceded in death by his brothers, Kenneth and Ralph Johnson. Survived by wife of 56 years, Marvel; children, Rania (Dave) Johnson, Warren (Vickie) Johnson; grandchildren, Timothy, Zachary, Elizabeth and Emily; and sister, Carol.  Howard loved to travel. Howard and Marvel traveled to China, the Antarctic, Holland, Normandy Beach in France, Germany, Chile, Argentina, England, and many other countries on...