Obituaries

October 23, 1994 - June 13, 2026

Megan Denise (Mullen) Taylor, age 31, was tragically taken from us on June 13, 2026. She was the only victim who died in a senseless mass shooting that left 3 other people injured, including her husband, who was shot seven times.Megan was the first daughter born to Willis Christopher Mullen, Jr and Theresa Kaye (Halliday) Mullen on…

May 4, 1946 - June 9, 2026

Lawrence Gregory Heck, lovingly known as Larry, age 80, of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2026, under the care of the North Memorial Hospice Team.Larry was born on May 4, 1946, in Graceville, Minnesota, to Lawrence Clemence Heck and Irene Patricia (Gerdes) Heck. He served his country honorably in the United…

September 6, 1930 - June 15, 2026

Life of the party bowls final frame. Fred Dewey Valker of Brooklyn Center, MN squeezed everything out of life for 95 years—as a racecar driver, Navy veteran, husband, dad, business owner, bowling buddy, fun uncle, and teller of many an off-color joke.Born in Hutchinson in 1930 to Graciela and Fred Valker, he lost his father at age two,…

August 21, 1975 - June 10, 2026

John Rioux passed away suddenly at home on June 10, 2026. He was a long time employee at Hennepin County and loved hunting and fishing and spending time with his loved ones.Preceded in death by grandparents, Dawn & Nancy Rioux, William & Judy Fust, Dale Michael Wold; step mom, Deb Wold (Mama Cee); uncles, David and Marty Rioux;…

December 26, 1958 - June 10, 2026

It is with the deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Daryl Allen Dorosh. Daryl passed away unexpectedly on June 10, 2026 at the age of 67, leaving a void that will never be replaced in our hearts.Daryl grew up on a hobby farm in Browerville, MN. He was a proud alumni of Saint John’s University where he studied…

October 26, 1934 - May 31, 2026

Marlis M. McNellis, age 91 of Brooklyn Park, MN, peacefully passed away on 5/31/26, surrounded by her Loving family. Marlis was born on 10/26/1934, in Franklin Township MN and was the daughter of Frank and Marian Florek. She lived life with so much Grace and Kindness and had a fun-loving sense of humor. She was a dedicated Mother who…

December 6, 1950 - June 7, 2026

Darlene Rose Peterson, age 75, passed away on June 7, 2026.Darlene was born on December 6, 1950, to Martin and Rose Halvorson. She grew up on her family's farm west of Madison, Minnesota. Darlene attended country school through the eighth grade and graduated from Madison High School in 1968.A proud farm girl, Darlene developed a love for…

June 15, 1959 - June 10, 2026

Darlene Joyce Schultz, age 66, of Maple Grove, entered into the arms of heaven on June 10, 2026. Born in Albert Lea, Minnesota, and raised in St. Louis Park.Darlene deeply cherished her relationships with her family and friends. She loved spending time outdoors, giving back to her community through volunteering, immersing herself in a…