Obituaries

August 8, 1928 - February 5, 2023

Eldin John Walter of Osseo, formerly of New Hope and Otsego, was born 08-08-1928 and welcomed into heaven by his Savior, Jesus Christ and his beloved wife Marjorie on 02-05-2023. He is survived by 3 sons, Eldin Mark (Tanya), Stephen John (Dawn) and Daniel Harry (Catherine); 12 grandchildren, Taylor, Maisie, Brandon and Jane; Brady; Tara,…

June 11, 1934 - February 4, 2023

Ralph Van Heel, age 88, long time resident of Osseo, MN. Ralph was a Navy Seabee and worked for many years at Kolstad Co.He is preceded in death by his parents, Leonard & Minnie and 6 brothers and sisters.Ralph is survived by his wife of 64 years, Lorraine; children, Glenn (Jill) Van Heel, Denise (Kevin) Kelly, David (Renee) Van Heel,…

July 23, 1930 - January 31, 2023

Age 92, of Brooklyn Center, passed away January 31, 2023.Preceded in death by his wife, Geri; and daughter, Karen. Survived by his daughters, Darlene Marketon, Judy Marketon (Mike), Beverly Barslou (Patrick), and Nancy Kaatz; grandchildren, David, Jeff, Karen, Kris and Eric; great grandchildren, Maria, Devin, and Hailey; and special…

January 10, 1961 - January 18, 2023

Todd Amedee Banwell, 62, of Chunchula, AL passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. Born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada on January 10,1961. He is preceded in death by his father, Humphrey (Pat) Banwell; brother, Lyle Banwell. He is survived by his mother, Rolande Banwell; sister, Michelle Banwell; nephew, Zachary Moberg.…

July 10, 1946 - January 18, 2023

Dennis "Denny" Wayne Sculthorp, 76, died unexpectedly January 18, 2023, in Mankato, MN. He was born July 10, 1946, in Thief River Falls, MN, the son of Lewis and Bertha (Summers) Sculthorp. Denny served in the US Army during the Vietnam Conflict. Denny was a loyal member of the American Legion and served as Robbinsdale Post Commander,…

August 18, 1951 - January 21, 2023

Okoneski, Janet M., age 71 of Brooklyn Park, passed away January 21, 2023. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Richard; infant daughter, Melissa; 4 brothers, Rod, Greg; Tom & Dan Peterson. Janet will be forever missed by daughter, Stephanie (Corey) Carlson; granddaughters, Elizabeth & Kathryn; sister, Debbie Peterson;…

July 31, 1931 - January 19, 2023

Fearing, Betty M., age 91 of Champlin. Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Jan. 19, 2023. Betty was born in Mitchell, SD on July 31, 1931. She graduated from High School in Staples, MN. Betty worked for 30 years at Mercy Hospital while raising 6 children. Preceded in death by parents Ted & Ann Olds; dear friend Don…

January 1, 1927 - January 15, 2023

Lawrence Carl Bjork, age 96, of Albert Lea, MN, passed away on January 15, 2023.Lawrence’s life motto was “live and let live” and he was regarded as the “Cool Dad” by Jeff’s teenage friends. Lawrence was friendly, fun, outgoing, and trusting. He loved music, dancing, being social, and especially enjoyed being in the presence of…