Obituaries

August 18, 1951 - January 21, 2023

Okoneski, Janet M., age 71 of Brooklyn Park, passed away January 21, 2023. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Richard; infant daughter, Melissa; 4 brothers, Rod, Greg; Tom & Dan Peterson. Janet will be forever missed by daughter, Stephanie (Corey) Carlson; granddaughters, Elizabeth & Kathryn; sister, Debbie Peterson;…

July 31, 1931 - January 19, 2023

Fearing, Betty M., age 91 of Champlin. Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Jan. 19, 2023. Betty was born in Mitchell, SD on July 31, 1931. She graduated from High School in Staples, MN. Betty worked for 30 years at Mercy Hospital while raising 6 children. Preceded in death by parents Ted & Ann Olds; dear friend Don…

January 1, 1927 - January 15, 2023

Lawrence Carl Bjork, age 96, of Albert Lea, MN, passed away on January 15, 2023.Lawrence’s life motto was “live and let live” and he was regarded as the “Cool Dad” by Jeff’s teenage friends. Lawrence was friendly, fun, outgoing, and trusting. He loved music, dancing, being social, and especially enjoyed being in the presence of…

October 2, 1961 - December 13, 2022

Beloved daughter, sister, mother, and friend.Celebration of Life planned for Spring or Summer of 2023 - full details to follow.

January 10, 1946 - January 15, 2023

Michael “Mitch” Rasmus, 77, Mound, MN died January 15, 2023.Michael Joseph Rasmus, always known as Mitch, son of Roald (Mike) and Adelaine (Addie) Rasmus was born in Pittsburg, California on January 10, 1946. After fulfilling his military duties, Mike brought his family back to Minnesota where Mitch graduated from Moorhead High School in…

June 5, 1936 - January 13, 2023

Chester F. "Chet" Janasz, age 86, of Brooklyn Park, passed away January 13, 2023. Preceded in death by parents, Frank S. Janasz and Ann C. Janasz and by sister, Jeri Hansen (Ken). Survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Marcia and their two sons, Joe (Brigitte) and Jeff (Barbara). Chet had 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He…

August 13, 1938 - January 7, 2023

Frank Joseph Torson of Maple Grove, MN passed away peacefully with family by his side on January 7, 2023. He was 84 years old. Frank was preceded in death by his wife, Susan; father, Ralph; mother, Grace; brothers, Ralph and David; and sister, Josephine. Frank was born in Chicago, IL on August 13, 1938. He grew up in Moorhead, MN…

September 9, 1932 - January 7, 2023

Agnes M. Davidson, age 90, of Brooklyn Park. Preceded in death by husband, Gene and 5 siblings. Survived by daughter, Jean Marie Davidson (Jeff Adams); grandson, Jacob Adams; sister, Meredith Sampson; and other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Friday, January 20, 2023, at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 9100…