All Obituaries

Ernest E. Goldenman, age 87 of Zimmerman, passed away July 12th while doing what he loved, working in his Christmas Tree field. He was born April 9, 1932 to Ernest and Alice Goldenman of Zimmerman. He married Mardelle (Busbey) on June 25, 1960. They are the parents of Randy (Julie) and Terri of Zimmerman, Brian (Dan) of Mahtomedi and Jana of Golden Valley. He is survived by his 2nd wife Ruth, sister JoAnn (Don) Barstad of Aurora, MN and brother Dennis (Marge) Goldenman of WI, stepchildren...

Berg, Donna Mae, age 65 of Zimmerman, preceded in death by 2 sisters and 1 brother.  Survived by husband, Stan; sons, Steve (Tammy), Mark (Tracy); granddaughters, Carley and Brianna; sisters, Debbie, Lisa, Kris and Velma; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Gathering of family and friends, Tuesday, July 23, 2019 5-8 PM with remembrances at 7 PM all at Dare’s Funeral Home 805 Main St. NW Elk River, MN. 55330.   (763)-441-1212 www.daresfuneralservice.com

Age 85, 0f Elk River.  Passed away on July 15, 2019.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert; daughter, LeAnn L. Elveru.  LaVerne is survived by her children, Robert A. (Mary), Dawn (Daniel) Feigum and Richard (Theresa); grandchildren, Rachel, Rebecca, Kelly, Rob, Travis, Eric and Emily; great-grandchildren, Gavin, Gabriel, Garrett, Sydney, Griffin, Myles, Hunter, Grace and Brooke; many other family and friends.  Funeral service at 11AM on Thurs, July 18, 2019...

Ronald David Schuelein, 87, formerly of Columbia Heights, passed peacefully July 13, 2019 at his Elk River home in the arms of his family. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Jackie, daughters Victoria Berg, Karla (Steve Camp), and Julie Borrilez (Gary), siblings Merritt, Marlys and Clive; 15 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He is welcomed into heaven by daughter Joni Beaty and parents, Oscar and Sophie. Ron’s greatest...

Morrisette, Paul R. 88, of Dayton, passed away July 12, 2019. Paul was born on May 18, 1931, the son of Edmond and Jenny (Green) Morrisette. Paul served in the Marine Corps from 1950 to 1952. On September 16, 1952, Paul Morrisette and Yvonne Rabichaud were united in marriage at St. John the Baptist Church in Dayton. The two were blessed with six children. Paul farmed for many years and worked at Federal Cartridge until he retired in 1994. He enjoyed spending time with his family,...

  Alice M. Pieper age 93 of Elk River, formerly of St. Paul and Lindstrom, passed away on July 11, 2019 at Guardian Angels Care Center, Elk River.   Alice is preceded in death by her parents Frederick and Ida Benke, her husband Wilfred, son Frederick, granddaughter Alicia and siblings Frederick Benke Jr. and Marcella Gilcher.   Alice is survived by her children Bill (Nancy), Chery (Steve) Baker and Debra (Don) Thoeny.  Alice is grandmother of Sarah (Joel) Erkkinen,...

Donald W. Hesse, Jr. (Donnie) passed away July 10, 2019 from leukemia.  He was 57 years young. He moved from Plummer MN to Elk River MN in 1989.  In 2002, he met his wife Jackie at the Sunshine Depot and they shared many wonderful years in Elk River until retiring to Nisswa MN in October 2018.  Donnie was a proud Local 512 Ironworker for 30+ years and some would say a “jack of all trades”.  One of his favorite pastimes was chopping down old trees and then...

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  William David Keene (July 16, 1928-July 7, 2019) We are saddened to announce the passing of William (Bill) David Keene:  Beloved Husband, Father, Grand & Great Grandfather.  Bill was born in Minneapolis in July 1928 to his parents, Hazel Good and Donald Keene.  He attended school in Columbia Heights, MN where he graduated from high school and worked as an orderly at the county hospital during the polio epidemic.  He served in the army reserves during the...

Smerdon, James Paul, age 72, of Elk River, passed away on July 6, 2019. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lori, and parents, Robert and Genevieve. He is survived by his children, Michael of Brooklyn Park, Jennifer (Scott) of Big Lake, and Matthew (Alicia) of Elk River; grandchildren Abigail, Jacob, Lucas, Sabrina, Paisley, and Ella; sister Lucia Turner, brother Charles (Kathy), and niece, Kelly; as well as many friends and extended family.  Visitation will be on Sunday July 14 from...