All Obituaries

John Harry Carlson II “Jay”, age 64 of Zimmerman, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Big Spring, Texas on November 9, 1960 to John “Jack” and Carol (Skelly) Carlson. On February 25, 1984, Jay and Jean Baird were united in marriage. They were blessed with four children, Matthew, Maria, John, Jenny. Jay dedicated many years of work in medical research and development. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, cooking, and ...

Diane Rose Hodel, age 82 of Elk River, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 21, 2025. She was born July 6, 1943 in St. Cloud, MN. Diane enjoyed her career at Cornelius for many years constructing pop machines. She enjoyed shopping and uncovering the best deals. Family brought Diane her greatest happiness, especially her grandchildren. Her kindheartedness and faithfulness will be dearly missed. She is preceded in death by her husband, Donald; parents, John and Rose (Schueller) Murn; ...

In Loving Memory of Duane Desmond Jerde It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Duane Desmond Jerde, a devoted husband, loving father, and dedicated leader, who left us peacefully on September 17, 2025, at the age of 72. Duane was born on November 14, 1952, in Britton, S.D., to Desmond and Cecilia (fka Buttenhoff) Jerde. The fourth of five children, he grew up in a busy home they also shared with his grandfather. A proud Eagle Scout and delegate to South Dakota Boy’s ...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Irene Laverne Jasperson (Gram J. to many). She was called to the Lord on September 17, 2025. Irene shared her huge heart with us for 99 ½ years! She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Irene was born on January 27, 1926, and lived life to its fullest. She possessed unwavering strength and kindness. She loved people, especially her family. She was proceeded in death by her husband Carl; daughter ...

Wayne L. Olson age 69, of Elk River, MN passed away peacefully at home with family and loved ones. Born in Robbinsdale, MN he lived his life primarily in Elk River. Wayne is preceded in death by his dad John E. Olson; brother Johnny A. Olson; and sister JoAnn Olson. He is survived by his sweetie Monica Salgado; mom Myra Olson; sister Lisa (Mike) Kelleher; nephews Shawn Olson and David Wolfe; nieces Kari Wolfe and Hannah Kelleher; and great-nieces and nephews Chase, Kyla, and Keenan A ...

Delores M. “Dodie” Gallagher, age 83 of St. Michael, formerly of Elk River, passed away surrounded by her family on September 12, 2025.  She was born on May 27, 1942.  Preceded in death by her parents, Shorty and Eva Christian; her devoted husband of 61 years, Mike.  She is survived by children, Shelly (John) Pratt, Todd Gallagher, Corey (fiancée Roxana Bird and her son Chad) Gallagher, Casey (Melissa) Gallagher; grandchildren, Joshua (Casey) Pratt and ...

Richard Frank “Dick” Harter, age 80, of Ramsey, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 9, 2025. He was born on January 4, 1945, to Wilfred and Clara (Zahler) Harter and was of five children raised on the family farm in Watkins, Minnesota. Dick attended Kimball High School and, after graduation, worked for a telephone company before being drafted into the United States Army. On June 22, 1968, Dick married Marie Shubert at St. Aloysius in Olivia. ...

Age 80 of Zimmerman, MN. A cherished wife, mother, grandmother and dedicated friend passed away on September 8, 2025 in the intensive care unit at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale, MN. Dolores was born on March 24, 1945 to Paul and Leora (Yelkin) Palm . She is survived by loving husband of 63 years, Gary, and four children: Laurie (Mark) Eggers of Blaine, Sharie (Tom) Hawkins of Woodbury; Brian Maas of Inver Grove Heights, and Derek (Amy) Maas of Woodbury. She was a proud grandmother ...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mom, Margaret Upah Caswell of Elk River, Minnesota who died of ovarian cancer on Sunday, August 31, 2025. Margaret was born and raised in Vining, Iowa with her seven siblings. Margaret moved to Minneapolis after college where she met the love of her life, her husband Gary, married for 40 years until his untimely death in 2007. They shared a devoted relationship with each other, which was apparent to all who knew them. They had ...

Jon Tillman, 84 of Elk River, Minnesota, passed away on August 30, 2025. He was born to Charles and Volly Tillmann on August 6, 1941. He graduated from Montevideo High School. He then went on to serve in the United States Army. He married Rachel Jerve from Big Bend, Minnesota on December 14, 1963. They had two sons, Steve Tillmann and Ben Tillmann. In 1978, they bought land and built a home and moved to Elk River and lived out their lives. Jon is survived by son, Ben (Brenda) Tillmann: ...