All Obituaries
Sandra Aldrich McGregor
Sandra Lee Aldrich died on Sunday April 18th, 2021 after a long battle with brain cancer for the past 1 ½ years. Sandra was born to Don Gervais & Julie Livingood on July 7, 1975. Sandra went to school in Remer and graduated in 1993. She went on to Itasca Community College where she met Jesse and wed on June 7, 1995. From there Jesse and Sandra went to Crown College and eventually moved to McGregor in the winter of 1997. In 1998 Jesse and Sandra became...
Sandra Lee Aldrich died on Sunday April 18th, 2021 after a long battle with brain cancer for the past 1 ½ years. Sandra was born to Don Gervais & Julie Livingood on July 7,...
Jean Gelhar McGregor
Jean E. (Matko) Gelhar, 77 of Mcgregor died Sunday, April 18, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born January 6, 1944 in Saint Paul to Joe and Marcella (Koppen) Matko. She grew up in Minneapolis and graduated from Minneapolis High School in 1962. Jean was united in marriage to Dennis D. Gelhar on August 11, 1962 in Minneapolis. They, along with their four sons lived in Burnsville, and Elko before moving to McGregor in 1977. The city girl...
Jean E. (Matko) Gelhar, 77 of Mcgregor died Sunday, April 18, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born January 6, 1944 in Saint Paul to Joe and Marcella (Koppen)...
Thomas Mjelde Aitkin
Thomas “Tom” Roy Mjelde, 83, of Aitkin, passed away Friday, April 16, 2021 in Riverwood Healthcare Center, Aitkin. He was born November 2, 1937 in Thief River Falls to Harry and Elizabeth “Alice” (Johnsrud) Mjelde. Tom is a veteran of The United States Air Force who served from 1955-1959. Tom was united in marriage to Katherine Schultz on January 31, 1981 in Golden Valley. Tom worked in the United States Forestry Service in Alaska, California...
Thomas “Tom” Roy Mjelde, 83, of Aitkin, passed away Friday, April 16, 2021 in Riverwood Healthcare Center, Aitkin. He was born November 2, 1937 in Thief River Falls to Harry and...
William Sharp Aitkin
William “Bill” Fred Sharp, 92, of Aitkin passed away Thursday, April 15, 2021 at his home. He was born September 18, 1928 in Aitkin to William and Doris (Siers) Sharp. Bill worked on the family farm before working mine pits and later for J.J. Sullivan Construction and Scorpion Snowmobiles. Bill also cut wood and butchered various animals for people. He was very generous and would do anything for anyone. Bill enjoyed reading western books,...
William “Bill” Fred Sharp, 92, of Aitkin passed away Thursday, April 15, 2021 at his home. He was born September 18, 1928 in Aitkin to William and Doris (Siers) Sharp. ...
Stanley Van Epps Aitkin
Stanley “Stan” Heath Van Epps, 73, of Aitkin, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at his home. He was born June 18, 1947 in Rockford, Illinois to Walter and Jennie Van Epps. Stan graduated from the U of M and worked for the MN DNR Fish and Wildlife in Aitkin. He was a member of The National Wild Turkey Federation. Stan enjoyed fishing, hunting, bowling, going to Twins games, gardening, canning and especially spending time with his family. ...
Stanley “Stan” Heath Van Epps, 73, of Aitkin, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at his home. He was born June 18, 1947 in Rockford, Illinois to Walter and...
Edward Spiel Aitkin
Edward “Ed” Paul Spiel, 84, of Aitkin, formerly of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at his home with family present. Ed was born October 20, 1936 in St. Paul to Edward Gilbert and Lucille (Boyer) Spiel. Ed is a veteran of the United States Marines. Ed was united in marriage to Marjorie Schneider on June 25, 1983 in St. Paul. He was a Precision Machinist and a Tool and Die Maker who owned and operated Edwards Manufacturing Inc. of...
Edward “Ed” Paul Spiel, 84, of Aitkin, formerly of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at his home with family present. Ed was born October 20, 1936 in...
Theodore "Ted" Anderson Aitkin
Theodore "Ted" Carl Anderson, 60 of Aitkin died Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at the Riverwood Health Care Center in Aitkin. He was born July 14, 1960 in Aitkin to Glen and Vivian (Peterson) Anderson. After graduating high school he earned his A.A. degree. He was employed at Aitkin Health Services. Ted was an avid Minnesota Wild fan, he had a passion for music, and his grandchildren were his pride and joy. He was preceded in death by his...
Theodore "Ted" Carl Anderson, 60 of Aitkin died Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at the Riverwood Health Care Center in Aitkin. He was born July 14, 1960 in Aitkin to Glen and Vivian...
Russell Bowers Palisade
Russell Wayne Bowers, 71 of Palisade died Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at his residence. He was born May 4, 1949 in Mason City, Iowa to Edwin and Wava (Burgess) Bowers. He grew up in Mason City, IA. and graduated from Mason City High School. He was a U.S. Army Veteran serving in the Vietnam War. Since his childhood Russell has been coming to his family cabin on Thornton Lake in Aitkin County. He worked at Lehigh Portland Cement Co. in Mason City, IA. for 10...
Russell Wayne Bowers, 71 of Palisade died Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at his residence. He was born May 4, 1949 in Mason City, Iowa to Edwin and Wava (Burgess) Bowers. He grew up in Mason...
Vivian Pylvanen - Swedberg McGregor
Vivian Helen Virginia (Lounas) Pylvanen – Swedberg, 91 of McGregor died Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Golden Horizons in Aitkin. She was born August 30, 1929 in Minneapolis to John William and Heili Maria Christina (Maki) Lounas. During her childhood she enjoyed music, especially playing the piano. Vivian was united in marriage to Walter Pylvanen on August 30, 1946 in East Lake. Vivian and Walter enjoyed farming together, along with cutting Christmas Trees and...
Vivian Helen Virginia (Lounas) Pylvanen – Swedberg, 91 of McGregor died Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Golden Horizons in Aitkin. She was born August 30, 1929 in Minneapolis to John...
Albert Tibbetts Aitkin
Albert W. Tibbetts, 83 of Aitkin died Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at Riverwood Health Care Center in Aitkin. He was born August 12, 1937 in Deerwood to George and Josephine (Seavey) Tibbetts. He graduated from Aitkin High School in 1955. He served in the National Guard from 1953 to 1955. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. serving from 1955 until being honorably discharged in 1958. Albert was united in marriage to Elizabeth “Betty” Utecht on May...
Albert W. Tibbetts, 83 of Aitkin died Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at Riverwood Health Care Center in Aitkin. He was born August 12, 1937 in Deerwood to George and Josephine (Seavey)...
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