All Obituaries

Age 10, of Elk River. Passed away peacefully after a short battle with complications from a Bone Marrow Transplant on January 24, 2023 at Fairview Masonic Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis. A vivacious and enthusiastic child that woke up each day with a big smile on her face and twinkle in her eyes. Ida was a foodie at heart and had dreams of being a chef along with a love of unicorns, mermaids, and all things pink, purple, rainbow, and sparkles. She is preceded in death by her Koko...

Marge Kampa     October 3, 1931 – January 20, 2023  Marge Kampa, 91, died at Princeton Hospital shortly after receiving last rites from Father Mark Innocenti. Her son and several grandchildren were present. She was born October 3, 1931, to Walter and Catherine (Schafer) Delles in St. Cloud.  She graduated from Cathedral High School in St. Cloud in 1949. She married the love of her life, Merrill Kampa on April 29, 1950. They were blessed with six...

Age 92 of Elk River. Passed away on 1-16-2023. Born on 4-1-1930 in Chatfield, MN Fillmore County to parents John and Olive (Anway) McRae. He resided on farms at Chatfield, MN, Hager City, WI, and Red Wing, MN, where he graduated from High School in 1949. After graduation, he joined the MN National Guards in 1947 and went on active duty in 1950-51 during the Korean War. On 9-4-1953, he married Linnea Marcella Kleiber.  After he attended Dunwoody, they moved to Kennewick, WA (later...

Age 76, of Nowthen.  Passed away at her home on January 16, 2023. She is preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Lois Gjelhaug; sister, Annette Nelson; numerous aunts and uncles. Jill is survived by her husband of 39+ years, Edward T. Folley; children, Bryon Reid, Kevin Reid, Marisa Burley, and; step-daughters, Kathy Jo and Tamera; grandchildren, Heather and Kyle; great-grandchild, Tinlee; brother, Delwin Gjelhaug; brother-in-law, James Nelson; cousins, nieces, nephews and...

John Alan Jacobson, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at the age of 94 of congestive heart failure with his beloved wife, Diane, by his side, holding his hand at their apartment in Brooklyn Center, MN.  John was born April 11, 1928 in Minot, North Dakota to John E and Marie (Olson) Jacobson.  Their family of 4 boys and 1 girl moved around various cities in North and South Dakota.  John often made return trips to those cities in the Dakotas, dragging along one or more...

Lloyd Lambert Barthel, age 90, died peacefully on January 11th, 2023 at Guardian Angels Care Center.  Lloyd was born March 18th, 1932, on the family farm in Otsego Township, (Albertville), to Gotthard and Veronica Barthel.   He grew up on the farm using horse drawn equipment which drove his lifelong passion to find an easier way to get things done.  Lloyd graduated from Elk River High School in 1949.  He married Maxine (Susie) Maue in 1953.  They made their...

Shannon Marie McElhone, 85, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 10th, 2023 surrounded by her family. Shannon was born July 21st, 1937 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Martin and Dorothy Nickelson. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.  Shannon had a huge heart and loved giving back and helping anyone in need. She enjoyed listening to music, playing the accordion and piano, going to movies, dining out and spending time with her...

Thompson, Steve, age 65, of Elk River, MN. Preceded in death by father, Wallace; brother, Mike; sister, Audrey.  Survived by wife, Sandy; mother, Lois; brothers, Mark, Todd, and Wayne (Tammy) Thompson; stepchildren, Dion, Gary, and Tim Goskey; also nieces, nephews and many friends. Steve operated Steve’s Repair for many years, helping countless friends.  He enjoyed hunting whether it was for deer or prairie dogs. He enjoyed traveling thoughout the United States with his wife,...

Brian K. Follmer Age 59, of Big Lake. Passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023, two days short of his 60th birthday. He was preceded in death by his father Richard Follmer, and beloved son Aaron Follmer. Surviving are his mother JoAnn Follmer; loving wife of 33 years, Anne (Harwarth); adored children Austin, Kali (fiancé Elliot Cornelius), and Hanna Follmer; his 3-year old granddaughter, Everleigh Follmer, who was the twinkle of Papa’s eye; sister Kim Follmer; sister-in-law...

Age 86, of Anoka.  Passed away on December 16, 2022. He is preceeded in death by his parents, A. Helen (Bakos) and Louis Rotz; sister, Mary Louise; brothers, Richard (Wilma) and Gabriel; nieces, nephews and other family. Louis is survived by his siblings, Jim (Amy), Tim (Nancy), John (Marcia), Tony (Rosie), Tom (Jean), Karen (Mike) Davis, Jan (Kenny) Benjamin, George (Denise), Margaret (Dean) Bitner, Kathy (Ted) Mlejnek, and Lori (Kal) Srnsky; sister-in-law, Janet Rotz; numerous...