All Obituaries

Matthew Perez (Perezly) Thomazin, age 52, born September 1st, 1970 of Elk River, MN, passed away peacefully December  5th, 2022 after a year long battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his family. He was a self made mechanic and could fix anything. He loved boating and fishing with his family and friends. Matthew is survived by his children, Brittnie Thomazin Gerard (Brian), Geoffrey Fredrickson and Lindsey Fredrickson (Dan); his grandchildren, Aidan, Rubie, Lucas and Mackenzie; his...

Herbert Stephen Ruprecht, age 94 of Elk River, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2022. He was born July 2, 1928 in Eden Valley, the son of Jacob and Marie (Nistler) Ruprecht. He grew up on the family farm in Eden Valley, and later moved to Rogers where he and his wife lived for many years. On September 5, 1953, Herbert Ruprecht and Erma Gramke were united in marriage. Herb honorably served in the US Army. He spent his career as a talented carpenter. He is preceded in death by his wife, Erma...

Age 53. Passed away at his home in Otsego, Minnesota on December 2, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Kyle was born July 8, 1969, in Sioux City, Iowa, the son of Ronald and Dee (Rodman) Johnson. He attended Sioux City West High School where he graduated in 1987. Following high school, Kyle studied performance music at Iowa State University. Kyle was a devoted husband, father, son(in-law), brother(in-law) and friend. He was honest and humble while generously sharing his knowledge and...

Durkot, Frank age 81 of Elk River, is survived by Kathy, his wife of 58 years; his daughters, Karla Durkot (Keith Pfiefer) and Lisa Durkot; his two grandchildren, Tareq and Nadia Abu-Hijleh; his sister, Denice Conrad (Jerrold Conrad) as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. Frank's parents, Emil and Shirley Durkot, raised him in NE Minneapolis and in Golden Valley, MN. He was a graduate of Robbinsdale H.S. and Dunwoody Institute. He began his career as a Union...

 Hinz, Martin Louis passed away at the Veterans Home in Silver Bay, MN on 11/24/22 at age 93. Born at home by Little Twin Lakes in Elk River, MN. Graduating class of 1946 at Elk River High School. Martin was in the US Army from 1951 to 1953, serving 6 months in the 21st Infantry Regiment, Company K at the 38th parallel as a frontline gunner in the Korean War. Married (Zoe) Darlene Holmes, after the war, on 2/28/53. Worked at Federal Cartridge for 35 ½ years as a shotshell...

62, of Elk River MN, passed away unexpectedly on November 17th, 2022 surrounded by family. Dale was born on July 9th, 1960 in Owatonna, MN. Son of Carroll and Beverly (Etzen) Carlson. He graduated from Owatonna High School in 1978, where he was known as Froggy. Dale met Anne Knutson in high school and they later married in 1983. They had three children: Megan, Molly and Max who he referred to as his three M&Ms.  Dale, cherished spending time with family and friends. Some of his...

Age 54, loving mother of three, and adoring wife to husband Joseph Thielen, passed away at home on Wednesday, November 16th, 2022, after a courageous battle with stomach cancer. Through lots of uncertain cancer results and complications Dawn always stayed positive and hopeful that we could beat the cancer. Dawn was born in 1968 in California to her mother Lorraine Andersen and father Jeffrey Andersen.  She grew up in Minnesota and graduated from Hopkins High School. She had 1 brother,...

Anita Marie Breitzmann (Gilliland), at the age of 80, passed away comfortably in her home on Wednesday, November 16th, 2022. Anita was born in Rochester, Indiana as the first child of Ardath and Herbert Gilliland. After she graduated high school, she moved to Alaska with her family where she met the love of her life, Rudolph Breitzmann, who was stationed there while in the United States Air Force. They were later married on the Elmendorf Air Force base in Alaska, and made their way to...

Sharon “Shari” Ellis, of Elk River was a caring wife, mother, and grandmother who left this world suddenly to be with God at her home on November 15, 2022, at age 79. She was born to Lewis and Agnes Matson on December 14, 1942, in rural Story City, Iowa. After graduating from high school, Sharon went to what is now the University of Northern Iowa where she received her bachelor’s degree in Art and became a teacher. During this time, she met her husband, Jack Ellis whom she...

Bailey (Schrutz), Rose M. age 74, of Elk River.  Born Nov. 7, 1948. Passed away Nov. 11th, 2022.  Preceded in death by parents, sister-in-law, Debra Schrutz.  Survived by husband, John; daughter, Heather (Mike) Suchy; son, Mike Bailey; brother, Frank Schrutz; grandchildren, Brandon, Ryan, Jon and Alyssa; nieces and nephews, Kory and Kyle Schrutz.  Rose retired from the Elk River Library, she loved reading, sports, her grandchildren and her coffee group. Thanks to...