All Obituaries

Jacque R. (Kays) Nordby, of Braham, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 29, 2024, from a tragic accident at her home.  She was 54 years old. Jacque, a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, and friend.  The first-born daughter to Jim and Joyce Kays, Jacque graced the world with her presence, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of those who knew her. Jacque grew up in Stanchfield, MN.  She attended grade school and high school in Braham. Following her high...

Stanley Joseph Kuchar, of Mora, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at the St. Clare Living Community Rehab in Mora.  He was 100 years old. Stanley J. was born on October 19, 1923, on the family farm in Edmore, North Dakota to parents Stanley F. and Mary (Karsky) Kuchar, the eldest of nine children. After high school, Stan started college at North Dakota State University for six months, before enlisting in the United States Army in 1943.  He served in the 13th Armored...

Lucille "Lucy" Rose Evans passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at GracePointe Crossing in Cambridge, MN.  She was 89 years old. Lucille was born in St. Augusta, Minnesota on October 31, 1934 to parents William & Alma (Gohman) Zipp.  She married her sweetheart Leander Evans on June 25, 1955.  Lee and Lucy were married for 69 years. Lucy enjoyed knitting, crocheting, gardening, canning, and playing cards.  She loved her 9 grandchildren and 20 great...

Kathryn "Kathy" Lynn Butenhoff, of Mora, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Elderwood of Hinckley.  She was 81 years old. Kathy was preceded in death by her parents Roy Ramstack and Jeanette (Geuder) Barnhart, husband Henry, daughter Brenda Graber, grandsons, Bryce Butenhoff and Gavin Butenhoff, and sisters, Judy Graff, and Victoria Luedke. She is survived by her sons, Brian (Tamara) Butenhoff, Bradley Butenhoff, and Brett (Dao) Butenhoff; grandchildren, Ashley...

Louella “Lu” Gohl of Dalbo, Minnesota passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 20, 2024, following a diagnosis of cancer in early January. Louella was born November 24,1950 to Leonard and Eleanor (Gruber) Kasper. She grew up on the family farm in Pierz, Minnesota with 15 siblings. On May 19, 1973, Louella married Bryon Gohl. They lived in Blaine for a number of years, then moved to Ham Lake for 27 years, before they moved to Dalbo. She worked at McNulty Construction...

Velma Jean O'Claire, of Cambridge, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024 at the Homestead at Anoka Rehab.  She was 85 years old. Velma was born on September 5, 1938 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to parents Francis and Dorothy (Wilson) Ritchie. Velma was preceded in death by her parents, son Mark O'Claire, great granddaughter Alivia Hasser, brothers David Ritchie and Daniel Ritchie. She is survived by her children, Andrew O'Claire, Anntonette "Toni" (Henry) Hasser,...

Vernon L. Heineman, of Mora, formerly of Grasston, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, at his home.  He was 89 years old. Vernon was born on April 28, 1934, to parents Lester and Viva (Ward) Heineman.  He grew up in the West Rock area of Pine City.  He joined the Air Force in 1956, and following his discharge in 1958, he worked in construction. In 1961, Vernon and Donna Giese were married.  They moved to the Mora area in 1963 and wanted to farm.  They purchased...

Lois Marie Cunningham, of McGregor, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, at Golden Horizon in Aitkin.  She was 84 years old. Lois was born on November 2, 1939, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to parents Russel and Gertrude (Fisher) Dickison.  She was united in marriage to Robert Cunningham and blessed with four children, Cheryl, Russel, Vicky, and Richard.  Lois worked at Honeywell for many years.  Lois loved to make all kinds of crafts and was part of the quilting group at...

Joe Michael Tomczak, of St. Cloud and Grasston, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 12, 2024 at the St. Cloud Hospital.  He was 39 years old.Joe was born on January 9, 1985 on the Andrews Airforce Base in Maryland to parents William and Patricia (Kabacinski) Tomczak.Joe was preceded in death by his grandparents, Joe and Clarice Kabacinski, and Stanley Tomczak.He is survived by his parents Bill and Tricia Tomczak; sister Kristi Tomczak; nieces, Kailey and Jessa Tomczak; many other...

Helen Dorene Doffing, of Mora, formerly of Braham and Milaca, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Eastwood Senior Living in Mora.  She was 88 years old. Helen was born on April 9, 1936, at home in Newport, Minnesota to parents Harrison and Mabel (Baker) Wells.  She attended school in Newport and St. Paul Park High School.  On December 1, 1952, Helen was united in marriage to Clifford Joseph Doffing on the Fort Sill army base in Oklahoma.  Two months later, Cliff...