In Memory Stanley Bedbury
, Minnesota
October 8, 2026
Stanley Bedbury age 74 of North Branch died unexpectedly at home October 9 2026. A celebration of life will be held from 430 to 700 PM on Saturday October 24th at the American Legion 355 W. Broadway Ave Forest Lake MN. Stanley Keith Bedbury was born December 15 1951 in Minneapolis Minnesota to Leonard and Bertha Irving Bedbury. He graduated from Mounds View High School and then served his country in the US Army. On June 12 1970 Stanley married Barbara Anderson in Arden Hills. They raised their family in Mounds View and New Brighton. In 2000 they moved to North Branch. Stanley was a hard worker driving fork lift for most of his career. He loved his motorcycles dogs and aquarium and tinkering in the garage. Stanley also enjoyed feeding the birds and squirrels so he could watch them out the front window. Stanley passed away unexpectedly October 9…
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In Memory Brandon Ressler
, Minnesota
December 23, 1997 — October 2, 2026
Brandon Lewis Ressler 28 of Isanti Minnesota passed away unexpectedly on October 3 2026 leaving us far too soon. A Celebration of Life will be held at 200 pm on October 16 2026 at the Isanti VFW. There will be no formal funeral service. The celebration will be open to the public and all who knew and loved Brandon are welcome to come together to share memories stories and celebrate the life of a man who touched so many. Brandon was born on December 24 1997 in Fridley Minnesota to John and Michelle Ressler. He attended CambridgeIsanti High School. Brandon had a passion for the outdoors and loved spending his time riding 4wheelers on the trails and fishing on the boat. He also had a deep love for music and especially enjoyed playing guitar. Music was a meaningful part of his life and he found joy in sharing it with…
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In Memory Lance Corner
, Minnesota
August 19, 2026
Lance C. Corner age 58 of St. Cloud died unexpectedly August 20 2026 at home. Funeral services will be held at 1100 A.M. Wednesday August 26th at Strike Life Tributes in Isanti. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Fridsborg Cemetery. Lance Clifford Corner was born January 10 1968 in Minneapolis Minnesota to Ronald and Sally Johnstone Corner. He was raised in East Bethel MN and attended school in St. Francis MN graduating from St. Francis High School in 1987. Lance proudly served his country for 27 years in the U.S. Navy U.S. Army and Army Reserves. As a medic in the U.S. Navy he dedicated himself to helping others and saving lives receiving numerous awards and recognition for his service. In 2015 Lance made his home in St. Cloud MN. His favorite hobbies were fishing deer hunting and doing anything outdoors.…
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In Memory Gary Kafer
, Minnesota
August 6, 2026
Gary Wayne Kafer age 77 of Cambridge Minnesota died after a long fight with memory issues on Friday August 7 2026 at Levande by Vivie Assisted Living in Cambridge. Celebration of Life Gary Wayne Kafer was born October 14 1948 in Minneapolis Minnesota to Virgil and Marian Kafer. His family lived in Richfield until Gary was 14 years old. They then moved to New Brighton where he attended Mounds View High School graduating in 1967. He worked at Medtronic back when it was one little 4 story building in St. Anthony. He enlisted in the Navy in 1968 met and married Phyllis Ann Clanton. After being discharged from the Navy they lived in Circle Pines Minnesota where Stacy was born. After suffering though a few Minnesota winters they relocated to Bradenton Florida soon after Natalie was born. A few years later they divorced and Gary met his second wife Chrisy…
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In Memory Barbara Welsh
, Minnesota
Barb was the second of 12 children born to Alfred and Helen. After losing her older brother Virgil when they were children Barb became the oldest of the surviving siblings. She often shared stories of growing up on a farm with her brothers and sisters finishing their chores so they could play baseball on weekends. Her dad Brownie would often join them choosing the losing team which usually wasnt losing for long once he joined in. On May 7 1955 Barb married Al. Their story began by chance when Barb poured him a cup of coffee at the Black Gold Cafe in Keene North Dakota a simple moment that led to more than 71 years of marriage. Together they built a life and raised two sons Brad and Mike. After raising two boys Barb was especially delighted when her first three grandchildren were girls. She later welcomed two grandsons whom…
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In Memory Jesse Fritz
, Minnesota
September 9, 2026
Jesse A. Fritz age 35 of Isanti passed away September 10 2026. A service for Jesse will be held at 1200 P.M. Saturday September 19th at Strike Life Tributes in Isanti. A visitation will be held from 900 A.M. until the service starts at noon. A Celebration of Life will continue at the Isanti VFW Post after the service. A graveside ceremony with Military Honors provided by the Isanti VFW Post will be held at 1100 A.M. Monday September 21st at Isanti Union Cemetery. Minnesota to Gary and Pamela Newell Fritz. He graduated from CambridgeIsanti High School in 2009. Jesse proudly served his country in the US Marine Corps. He loved hunting riding his Harley diving and his dogs Ruby and Walker. He recently graduated from The Ocean Corporation Diving School receiving a diploma in Ultimate Diver Training as a commercial diver and underwater welder. Completing this training was one…
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In Memory Dennis Harris
, Minnesota
July 24, 2026
Dennis J. Harris age 72 of Isanti passed away July 25 2026 at home. A memorial service will be held at 300 P.M. Friday August 7th at Strike Life Tributes in CAMBRIDGE. A time for visiting will be held one hour prior to the service. Dennis James Harris was born on July 14 1954 in Princeton Minnesota to William and Gladys Southerland Harris. He grew up in Isanti and graduated from Cambridge High School in 1972. He continued his education in the printing trade and eventually owned and operated his own printing business a career that reflected his hard work and entrepreneurial spirit. In 1976 Dennis married Sandra Olson and together they were blessed with two daughters Tracy and Carla. Dennis had a passion for NASCAR and rarely missed a race. He was also a loyal fan of the Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota Twins. Music was always part of his…
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In Memory Lisa Ann Riepe Cicha
, Minnesota
Lisa Ann Riepe Cicha Riepe 64 of Isanti Minnesota passed away peacefully outside at her home surrounded by loved ones and birds songs on September 3 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1100 am on Saturday October 3rd at St. Francis United Methodist Church located at 3914 229th Ave NW St Francis MN with a visiting time from 9001100 am. One of Lisas passions was to help school aged students succeed. In Lisas memory memorials are preferred to Cedar Creek K12 Outreach fund. Lisa was born on September 9 1961 in Saint Paul to Alice and Norbert Riepe. She graduated from Stillwater High School and University of Wisconsin River Falls. Lisas work within the public school system as a special education para and an American Indian Education Liaison is proof of her ever burning desire to give all children a fair chance to succeed. Lisas farreaching compassion…
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In Memory Pamela Whittemore
, Minnesota
September 2, 2026
Pamela Whittemore age 76 of Cedar passed away September 3 2026 at Prairie Senior Cottages in Isanti. Funeral services will be held at 1030 A.M. Thursday September 10th at Strike Life Tributes in Isanti. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Join the family following the internment and celebrate Pams life at Broadway Pizza Robbinsdale 4106 Lakeland Avenue North Robbinsdale MN 55422 at 2pm. Pamela M. Whittemore was born December 24 1949 in Minneapolis Minnesota to Charles and Lois Pellitier Christy. She grew up in Hopkins and graduated from Hopkins High School in 1967. Pam married Lawrence C. Whittemore. They raised their family of five boys in East Bethel Minnesota. Pam was a homemaker and she also worked at Walmart for 15 years. She loved family family events holidays vegetable and flower gardening crafting decorating and listening to…
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In Memory Dale Ray Anderson
, Minnesota
August 25, 2026
Dale Ray Anderson age 76 of North Branch and formerly of Minneapolis passed away August 26 2026 at Ecumen North Branch. Per his planning no service will be held. Dale was born December 28 1949 in Braham Minnesota to Raymond and Violet Gelschus Anderson.
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In Memory Shane M. Hanson
, Minnesota
September 26, 2026
Shane Michael Hanson passed away at 830 am on Sunday September 27th 2026 at the age of 57 in his home on Lake George. Shanes body left this earth through a very difficult path after his 2year battle against colon cancer. Shanes soul though left with his kindness humor incredible artistic talent his contagious smile and laugh and his unconditional love that he poured out to all who knew him. He deserved more time. Both of Shanes hands were held tight by Holly and Katie to ensure he was never alone on his transition to his Lord. Shane was born on June 19 1969 in Coon Rapids Minnesota to Kenneth Marvin Hanson and Judith Marie Hanson. Two and a half years later Shane became a big brother to his beloved brother Monte Hanson. The family later moved to East Bethel where Shane and Monte spent countless happy days enjoying the…
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In Memory Jenna Lee Erickson
, Minnesota
Jenna Lee Erickson 35 of Isanti Minnesota was taken from us far too soon on August 25 2026. A celebration of life will be held at 2 pm on Sunday September 27th at Delightful Acres located at 27600 Polk St NE Isanti MN 55040. Jenna was welcomed into the world on August 19 1991 in Fridley MN. She grew up in Isanti with her Mom Dad and sister Samantha. Jenna was the baby of the family and grew up enjoying floating on the Rum River yearly camping trips to Lake Vermillion being inseparable with her big sister and bringing home new pets. She was a huge fan of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Vikings and loved having family dinner nights cooking up new recipes and enjoying quality time with her family and friends. Jenna brought unconditional love quick wit and laughter to all those whom she met her smile and laugh…
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In Memory June M. Johnson
, Minnesota
August 13, 2026
June Marie Johnson age 85 of Belmond Iowa and formerly of Isanti passed away August 14 2026 at home. Funeral service 100 P.M. Saturday August 22nd at Strike Life Tributes in Isanti with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in East Bradford Cemetery. June was born June 22 1941 in St. Cloud Minnesota to Maxwell and Violet Nelson Fandrey. She graduated from Holdingford High School. On February 20 1965 she married Arthur M. Johnson in Minneapolis. June worked as a nursing assistant at the University of Minnesota. In 1971 they moved to Isanti where they raised their three children Tracy Lona and Dee. June was active at Lake Francis Chapel teaching Sunday School leading the music and she served the church in any way that she could. June enjoyed cooking spending time outdoors dancing coloring flowers butterflies hummingbirds and music. Most of all she loved…
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In Memory Walter Wally Rieken
, Minnesota
July 25, 2026
Wally Rieken age 77 of Isanti passed away unexpectedly July 26 2026 at home. A memorial service will be held at 1100 A.M. Friday July 31st at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Isanti. A time for visiting will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Walter Wally Lee Rieken was born on August 17 1948 in Fergus Falls Minnesota to Walter Floyd andMaerenaJohnson Rieken. He grew up in Fergus Falls before moving to Bloomington where hegraduatedhigh school in 1967. On May 26 1973 he married JacqueLynnGramer beginning a lifelong partnership rooted in love loyalty and the steady teamwork that carried their family through every season. After living in Burnsville and Champlin they settled in Isanti in 1978 a home Wally filled with hard work humor and unwavering devotion to the people he loved. Wally spent decades as a Heavy Equipment Operator and tookgreat pridein…
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