All Obituaries

Elmer Henry Broda, a long time resident of Otsego, MN, passed away on Thursday, April 25th, 2024, surrounded by family.  Born to Anthony and Lidvina (Janish) Broda on December 16th, 1942.  Elmer was preceded in death by his parents and beloved wife Barbara (Cottew).  He is survived by his children: Eric (Susan), Kris, Tara Reilly (Sean), and Troy. grandchildren: Shelby, Evelyn, & Liam; and 3 brothers; 5 sisters. Celebration...

12/14/1933- 1/19/2024 Born in Phelps Wisconsin to James and Anna Strong. She was their 14th child and the only to be born in a hospital. Raised on a farm, her mother passed when she was 11 years old. She came to St. Paul, Minnesota to live with her aunt and uncle. Working as a waitress at a coffee shop, she met George T. Peterson. They were married and his work brought them all over the country. They had 7 children: Steven, Barbie, George, Jeffrey, Lisa, Douglas, and Donald. They settled...

Age 101, of Elk River.  Passed away peacefully on March 5, 2024 at Guardian Angels Care Center. Preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence; daughter, Carol Barthel; parents, Joseph and Stella (Bourgeois) Barnier; 5 sisters and 10 brothers. Anna lived in the Elk River/Otsego area all of her long life.  Faithful member of St. Andrew’s Catholic Church.  Known for her strong work ethic, unwavering faith, and her wonderful cooking and baking.  She was a beacon of...

Richard (Dick) Leitzke, age 78 of Zimmerman, MN, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2024 after an epic 6-year battle against cancer.  Dick was born on May 4, 1945 to John and Shirley Leitzke of Osseo, MN.  He attended Osseo High School and after graduation, joined the US Marine Corps where he served his country for six years, rising through the ranks to Sergeant. Dick married Roberta (Bobbie) Humphrey on February 25, 1966.  They lived in Champlain before moving to Zimmerman...

Arlene Marie Scott Evers 85, of Corcoran MN, died on April 25, 2024, at home due to cancer. Survived by son Terry (Maggie), granddaughters, Marissa, Lana, and Olivia, sister Linda (Dean), sisters-in-law Renatta, and Fran, many nieces and nephews, and friends. Preceded in death by husband, Lynn, parents, Clarence W. and Margaret (Michels) Scott, brother Rick, parents-in-law, Lyle and Iris, and brother-in-law, Owen. Services will be held at Elk River United Methodist Church on Friday May 3,...

Jerry Smith, age 87, of Princeton formerly of Elk River, went to be with the lord on April 21st , 2024. Jerry grew up in Osseo where he graduated high school and met the love of his life Cora. He went into the Air Force for 4+ years and served as a gunner on a B66 bomber. After the service he moved back to Osseo where he served as a police officer while finishing his college education and graduated with 2 master's degrees, one in science and one in math. He then taught in the Anoka...

Sandra Lee Eftefield, age 87 of Anoka, formerly of Big Lake, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024. She was born in Detroit Lakes on June 3, 1936.  Sandy graduated from Detroit Lakes High School with the class of 1954. She had a passion for quilting, sewing, knitting, crocheting, embroidery, painting, gardening, music and dancing. Sandy was a beacon of strength, independence, and integrity, and her unwavering commitment to her morals served as a guide for those around her. Her loving and...

Michael Andrew Nicholson was born in Fridley, MN, on March 14, 1981.  He was welcomed by his parents, Don and Sherry, his brother, Brian, and sister, Kristy.  As a cuddly baby and tenderhearted boy, he brought joy to his family.  Michael used his artistic abilities to express himself, putting much effort into his projects.  From Lego building when he was small, to drawing, painting, and crafting, he was resourceful and passionate about the things he did.  Michael...

Jessica Linette Holum was born on June 3, 1990. She went off on her heavenly adventure with her treasured children on April 8, 2024, at the age of thirty-three. She worked as a hospitality server working weekends so she could spend the days during the week with her children. Jess’s free-spirited personality was a beacon to people. Once you met Jess, you remembered her. Remembered her for her love of life, mischievous acts, compassion toward others; friends, strangers, anyone with a...

Frederic G. Zmuda, age 81, formerly of Plymouth, MN passed away on April 16th, 2024. Fred proudly served in the USMC prior to working 35 years at Anoka County juvenile corrections before retiring in 2012. Preceded in death by his daughter, Lindsay. Survived by his wife of 42 years, Susan; Daughters, Shelley (Kurt) Charter, Debbie Zmuda and Dawn Veurink; Sons, Chris (Naomi) Zmuda, Matthew Zmuda, Johnathan (Sarah) Zmuda and Charles (Elena) Zmuda; 17 Grandchildren and 7 Great Grandchildren;...