All Obituaries

Passed away unexpectedly at her home on January 15th 2021. She is preceded in death by her sons, Ryan and Kyle Foss. Parents, Carole and Herbert Zurnieden. Her in-laws, Roger and Maxine Foss and her brother in law Curt Foss. Cheryl (Cheri) was born August 14th, 1953 in Cut Bank, Montana.  She was united in marriage to Grady Foss in 1974 and together they had three sons. Cheri and Grady welcomed their first born son, Ryan in 1980 and in 1981,they were blessed with another son,...

Age 87, of Elk River, passed away on Jan 12, 2021 at Guardian Angels By The Lake.  Jerome was born on May 4, 1933 in Paynesville, MN to Bernard and Anna (Flint) Mackedanz.  He is preceded in death by parents; wife, Marie; daughter, Sharon Zulkosky; grandson, Jacob Brutger; 1 sister; 3 brothers.  Jerome is survived by his son, Larry (Kris) Jenc; daughters, Becky (Jim) Oliver, Geraldine (William) David, and Susan (Michael) Brutger; son-in-law, Patrick Zulkosky; 9...

Carol Obodzinski (Langer) passed away on January 10, 2021 with her girls by her side after a long battle with breast cancer. She was born in Dallas, Texas on August 3, 1952. Preceded in death by James Obodzinski (husband), Vivian Obodzinski (mother in-law), Lisa Martin (niece) and Shirley Ruppel (mother). Survived by daughters, Corina (Paul) Vrkljan, and Cari (Matt) Venzke; grandchildren, Hannah, Madeline and Jonah; sisters, Louise (Milt), Arnel and Marie (Sam); brother, Jerome (Amy)....

On Friday, January 8, 2021, James Gerald Lynch, entered the arms of his Savior Jesus Christ. He fought hard until the end and was surrounded by loved ones at home. He was born on April 20, 1958 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Gerald and Eileen (Robinson) Lynch. He graduated with honors from North Hennepin Community College in 1984 with his Associate of Applied Science degree and served as a well-respected police officer for 32 years in Minneapolis, Minnesota. On June 2, 1979, he married Tammie...

William “Bill” Simertz, Age 90, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2021 in Elk River, MN Preceded in death by his loving wife Jerry (12/5/2020) of 63 years, survived by his children Josh, Mary (Brian) McGibbon, Colleen (Al) Bird, Jim (Emily Frye), Denise (Troy) Henke, grandchildren, Chris Fortin, Cassie Fortin, Nikki (Chris) Masimore, Ricki (Ryan) Skalicky, Bailey (Kory Eik) Mevissen, great grandchildren Christopher Jr, Ethan, & Remington, many nieces, nephews and...

Dennis (Denny) Walter Fyten, age 80, of Ramsey Passed away on Dec 31, 2020 at his home from a heart attack. Dennis was born at Abbott Hospital in Minneapolis to Walter and Julia (Cooper) Fyten on August 24, 1940.  After the family moved to the Buckman, Minnesota, area, Dennis attended school at Memorial High School, graduating in 1958.  After high school, Denny joined the Army, and was stationed at Fort Hood, Texas.  He served in the Vietnam War.  After his three years...

On  December 30th, Thomas Patrick O’Donnell at age 71, our dad and grandpa was welcomed to heaven by the Heavenly Father and many relatives and friends.  Preceded in death by his parents Edward Joseph O’Donnell and Mary Veronica (Lyons) O’Donnell, siblings Nancy, Edward, Larry, Mary, Jim, Kathleen (Kay), and daughter Crystal. Survived by his loving children Edward (42) and wife Amanda, Thomas Jr. (40) and wife Chandra, Alena (38) and husband Sean, and...

Dawn Marie Hansen Brisbin passed away unexpectedly on the morning of December 29, 2020, in her home in Elk River, at the age of 64. She is preceded by her father, Douglas Hansen; mother, Beverly (Becker) Hansen; brother, Larry Hansen; stillborn son, Adam Brisbin; and husband's parents David and Alice Brisbin. Dawn is survived by; her husband of 26 years, Michael Brisbin; sons, Aaron (Dannah) Hansen and Matthew Brisbin; sister, Veda (John) Wiitanen; brother, Dale Hansen; and many...

 Eichten, Brian Scott  passed away at the age of 59 on December 25, 2020 in Elk River, MN. Brian was born on July 15, 1961 to Steve and Marlene Eichten. While attending Hutchinson High he met Ann Boehme. They later married on August 9, 1980 in Bird Island. Brian was a truck driver for many years. He loved riding his Harley, camping, grilling, and woodworking. He was very talented and made many beautiful pieces that will be forever cherished by family &...

Age 76, of Elk River.  Passed away on December 21, 2020. She is preceded in death by her father, Lawrence DeMars; the father of Lisa and Lynn, Theodore; brother-in-law, Ronald Johnson. Carol is survived by her daughters, Lisa Gerber and Lynn (Bill) Bowman; grandchildren, Derek (Hannah), Leah (Stewart) and Jenna (Wyatt); great-grandchildren, Hartley and Rhett; her mother, Anna DeMars; siblings, Patty Johnson, Larry (Lila) DeMars and Judy (Rod) Peterson; son-in-law, Dave Gerber; other...