Obituaries

of Coon Rapids, MN passed away on January 9, 2026, at the age of 91. She is survived by her husband, Bruce; children, Susan, Nancy, Pamela (Scott), and Michael (Krista); seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and other family and friends. Services are on January 24 at 12:00 pm at Gearhart Funeral Home, 11275 Foley Blvd NW, Coon Rapids. Visitation will...

Karen Lynn Schiller (Thompson) passed away on January 19, 2026 after a battle with glioblastoma. She is survived by her daughter, Ashley Boerboom (Nick); her husband, Tom; ex-husband, Barry Pultz; sisters Kelly Tews (Matt) and Kathy Settle (Bill); brother David Thompson (Amy).

Celebration of life will be at Chick-Fil-A at 8020 MN-7 in St. Louis Park on...

Cathy Ann Hlivka, aged 70, of Ham Lake, MN, passed away on January 7, 2026. Born on February 1, 1955, Cathy lived a life marked by the love she shared with her family and friends.
Cathy is survived by her devoted husband, Steve, and their children: Jenny, John (Amy), and Erik. She was a cherished grandmother to Carson, Kylee (Jace), Camron, Cole, and Sawyer...

Age 89 of White Bear Lake, Passed peacefully on January 15. Survived by husband, Edward; children Debbie (Dan) Brady, Steve (Sara) Robichaud, Mike (Patty) Robichaud, and Therese (Mike) Gadbois; 9 grandchildren; and 8 great grandchildren. Visitation at Mueller Memorial 4738 Bald Eagle Ave, White Bear Lake on Thursday January 22 from 4-7 PM. Mass of Christian...

passed away on January 16, 2026 at the age of 88. Cause of death was compli-cations of Alzheimer's disease compounded by a flu infection and pneumonia.

John was born in North English, Iowa on May 28, 1937. His mother Coral Raplinger was a teacher and later a homemaker. His father was a postal worker, banker, and finally an insurance agent. The family...

85, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026 in Edina, Minnesota.

A beloved member of the Macalester College psychology faculty until her retirement, Roxane often reflected that her interest in psychology and culture seemed inevitable, having spent her childhood doing "fieldwork" before she knew its meaning. Born in Ohio to Anne and John Harvey, Roxane...

Bronko Monson 66, of Long Lake, MN passed away early Thursday morning 01/08/2026.
He is survived by his wife, Diane, son Jesse, MN, two sisters, Carrie Jo Burns (Craig) AZ and Dawn Marie Allen, CA, his father Vernon B Monson AZ and Billie Kaska AZ. He was preceded in death by his mother Joyce Hannom and grandparents.
Bronko was born in California and came to...

Age 79, of Corcoran, Minnesota passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026.
She was born in Waterloo, Iowa on August 29, 1946 the daughter of James F. & Faye M. (Grieves) Bossert.
Bette was baptized on May 11, 1947 at First Congregational Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa. She was later instructed in the Lutheran Catechism and confirmed in the Christian faith at Zion...

Carolyn Laskey, aged 84, of Minnetonka Beach, MN, passed away peacefully on January 16th, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones.
Born in May of 1941, in Wichita, Kansas, Carolyn, more commonly known as "Gummy" (Grandma), lived a life filled with kindness, generosity, and unwavering love for her family, friends, and community. She was the quiet heart and spirit of...