All Obituaries

We are sad to announce the passing of Matthew Joseph Kowal, Age 53, of Andover, MN on Sunday, May 28, 2023. He went home to Jesus with his family by his side. Matt had a big heart and a wild spirit.  He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Matt loved his job as General Manager at Diamond Buick GMC in Alexandra.  Matt was a 1987 class graduate of Totino Grace HS.  He fought ALS for the past year with everything he had and was able to spend the last months with his...

We mourn the sudden and painful death of our son, brother and nephew, Oscar Nkechukwu Iwu, in May 2023.    Oscar graduated in 2021 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Petroleum Chemistry, second class upper from American University of Nigeria, Yola, Nigeria, West Africa.  Oscar loved to read. He wrote short stories and had a vision of having his own publishing company someday. He was an athlete, a writer and a christian. Oscar's faith was important to him as well as...

Nereida Otten age 72 of Coon Rapids, passed away peacefully on May 24th, 2023 due to a massive stroke, a brain bleed, and as well as other ailments. Nereida was born on May 18th, 1951 to Isabel and Enrique Sumosa in Panama. In 1972, Nereida met Daniel Dale Otten Sr. in Panama, while he was in the army. Nereida and Daniel married and went on to have three children, Michel, Katrina, and Daniel Jr. Was later divorce and lived with her friend and caretaker Louie Demars in Coon Rapids for...

In Loving Memory of Joni Carlson (1956-2023) It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Joni Michelle Carlson, a devoted mother, grandmother, beloved sister, and cherished friend. Joni left this world on May 23, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness that will forever be remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Joni Carlson was born on December 26, 1956, to Emmett & Marlene Carlson in North Minneapolis. Growing up in that...

Dr. Joseph M. Gasik, age 81 of NE Minneapolis, Minnesota passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, May 4, 2023. Preceded in death by Father Joseph I. Gasik, mother Veronica M. Olson (Gasik),and stepfather O. Fred Olson; sister, Gloria Jean O'Donnell. Survived by wife, Patricia A. Gasik, children, Joseph (Colleen) M. Gasik, Jon (Jennifer) P. Gasik, Sister Kay Olson-Fischer (Randy), brother Mark Olson, nephew Drew Fischer, 5 grandchildren and 2 great grand children. Dr....

IN MEMORY OF   William (Billy) D. Stone   Sep 14th, 1967 – Apr 30th, 2023 – 55 years old   Billman-Hunt Funeral Chapel   Monday, May 8th, 2023   Visitation – 4:30 – 5:30 PM Service - 5:30 PM Steve Moen, Officiating   Preceded in death by   Parents -  Edward & Marieanne   Brother – Jimmy and Sister – Celena   Survived by   Brother  - Martin and his wife Linda, kids Jake,...

: Michelle Louise Shuma   Date of Birth: August 24, 1975 Date of Death: April 17, 2023   Proceeded in death by:   Paternal Grandparents : William and Philomena McNelis   Maternal Grandparents: Bruno and Adeline Shuma   Mother: Judith Shuma   Significant other: Mike Chelberg   Survived by her children : Sabrina, Brandon and Matthew    Grandchildren: Ashlin and Amyrah   Father: Richard Shuma   Brother: Jesse...