All Obituaries

Age 75, of Elk River, has been welcomed into eternal life, surrounded by family and loving support after his six year courageous battle with cancer. Ray died in his home, filled with the joys of this life, on March 19, 2019. Ray was born on July 14, 1943, in Sauk Centre, Minnesota, the fifth of John and Leona (Eibensteiner) Bentfield’s seven children. Ray’s love of reading and knowledge began as a child. He graduated from District 157, in Sauk Centre; and Western Central School...

Curtis Raymond Shelander, Age 81 of Elk River, moved into his new home, the Kingdom of Heaven on March 14, 2019. Curt was born in Stillwater, Minn. on August 28, 1937 to Gertrude and Raymond Shelander. The oldest of three children, Curt loved being on the river and spending time in the woods with his younger brother, Terry and his dog, Mickey. During his childhood, most people knew him as, “Bud”. He began his career in sales as a young boy selling newspapers, earning just enough...

Wagner, (Carr) Ardis Jean 90, of Elk River, died Sat., March 9. Born on April 7, 1928 in Baker, MN.  Married Feb. 14, 1947, resided in Anoka for 49 yrs and Elk River for 19. Ardis was last employed as a bookkeeper at Colburn Hilliard's in Anoka. She was a faithful member of Mt. Olive Lutheran Church where she was very active in LWML, altar guild, multiple bible studies, braille work, making quilts for missions, taught Sunday school and volunteered wherever needed.  Ardis also...

Age 78, of Elk River.  Passed away on March 8, 2019.  Louise was born on June 1, 1940 in Minneapolis, MN to Leo and Mildred L’Herault.  Graduated from Central High School in 1958.  Worked as a bookkeeper for Northwestern National Bank for 42 years.  A resident of Otsego since 1978, she was a member of the Red Hat Society (for whom she served as secretary), and enjoyed sewing, beading and garage sales.  Always dedicated to the care of her parents, Louise...

 Reese, Jonathan, age 55 of Otsego, MN. died peacefully on Sunday, March 3rd, 2019 at home. Jon was born on April 25, 1963 in Selma, Al to Louise Reese and Grant Williams. He grew up and attended school in Selma until his high school years when he moved to Mpls and attended & graduated from Mpls South High School in 1982. Shortly after graduation he enlisted in the US Navy. After returning from the Navy, he spent time in Selma before returning to Mpls to live with his brother,...

Ruis, Judith Ann, age 75 of Elk River, went to be with her lord on Sunday morning, March 3, 2019.  Judy loved reading her Bible and other books about the Lord.  She loved gardening and her flower bed, caring for her home and family.  She enjoyed fishing, riding her four-wheeler through the woods, feeding her birds and watching the wildlife in her yard.  She is survived by her loving husband, Garry of 57 years; children, Jeff (Sondra) Ruis, Brenda (Ben) Tillmann and Jason...

Age 95, of Elk River, MN passed away February 28, 2019. Preceded in death by parents, Marion & Frank; brother, Thomas; husband, Toivo Carlson; stepson, Kenneth (Doris) Carlson; dear niece, Karen Davis Romero; dear friends, Lois Ludwig and Marianna Spafford.   Survived by brothers, Wayne (Verna) Davis and Roger (Shirley) Davis; stepson, Henry Carlson; several nieces and nephews, including Ron Davis.  A Celebration of Marcile’s life will be at 1:30PM on Saturday,...

Age 57, of Minneapolis (formerly of Dayton).  Passed away on February 23, 2019.  Dedicated postal worker.  Beloved uncle, brother, son and friend.  Enjoyed cooking, relaxing and fishing at the family cabin up North.  John loved his pets and spending holidays with his family.  John is preceded in death by his father, Paul. He is survived by his mother, Carole; siblings, Patti (Steve), Jen (Scott), Joe (Charlotte) and Marie (John); nieces & nephews, other...

Bateman, Gwen L. Age 70, of Elk River.  Passed away on Feb 21, 2019.  Gwen is known for her dedication to the Monticello, Big Lake communities and Princeton, Zimmerman, Milaca and Annandale communities as a Paramedic for many years.  She also enjoyed teaching the local First Responders and EMT’s. A Gathering of Family and Friends will be from 12-3 PM on Tue, Mar 12, 2019 at Dare’s Funeral Home, 805 Main St, Elk River.  Interment Bailey Station Cemetery in...

June 19, 1945 – February 20, 2019 Dianne Lorraine Hunt was born June 19, 1945 in Mankato, the youngest child of John and Anna Boelter.  The Boelter family  moved from southern Minnesota to a farm in Ham Lake when Dianne was a little girl, putting down roots in the area that last to this day.  Dianne graduated from Anoka High School in 1963.  In early 1964, she met Larry Hunt of Richfield, MN while both were cruising the Forest Lake “strip” with their...