Funeral and Memorial Services
Dear Friends in Christ,
On behalf of the whole congregation of Elk River Lutheran Church, our deepest sympathies to you during this time. When we gather for a service like this we gather not only to grieve together and mourn death, but also to celebrate life. We celebrate the life your loved one lived and the gift of eternal life in heaven with God.
Planning a funeral or memorial service can seem like a scary and overwhelming task, but please trust that we are here to help you with this process. In Matthew 28:28, Jesus says, “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” God provides the true comfort and peace we need, and we as the church hope that we can help carry some of the burden during this difficult time.
Peace,
On behalf of the whole congregation of Elk River Lutheran Church, our deepest sympathies to you during this time. When we gather for a service like this we gather not only to grieve together and mourn death, but also to celebrate life. We celebrate the life your loved one lived and the gift of eternal life in heaven with God.
Planning a funeral or memorial service can seem like a scary and overwhelming task, but please trust that we are here to help you with this process. In Matthew 28:28, Jesus says, “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” God provides the true comfort and peace we need, and we as the church hope that we can help carry some of the burden during this difficult time.
Peace,
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Celebration of Life for Sara Anderson
Visitation: Monday, July 8, 2024; 5pm - 7pm Carlson-Lillemoen Funeral Home (311 Ashland St S, Cambridge MN 55008) Service: Tuesday, July 10, 2024 @ 11 am CT Elk River Lutheran Church (729 Main St NW, Elk River MN 55330) with Visitation one hour prior to service Luncheon to follow service The service will be livestreamed via Elk River Lutheran’s Facebook and YouTube pages. |
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Memorial Service for Nancy Lee (Erickson) Naig
Saturday, April 13th, 2024 @ 12 pm CT Visitation 2 hours prior to service Luncheon to follow Service The service will be livestreamed via Elk River Lutheran’s Facebook and YouTube pages. Memorial suggestions: Creutzfeldt-Jakob Foundation https://cjdfoundation.org/donate/ Trinity Hospice https://www.triniticaring.org/
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Memorial Service for Dr. Gary B. Gibbons
Friday, March 8th, 2024 @ 11 am CT Visitation 1 hour prior to service Luncheon to follow Service The service will be livestreamed via Elk River Lutheran’s Facebook and YouTube pages. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Mount Carmel Ministries, PO Box 579, Alexandria, MN 56308, (https://www.mountcarmelministries.com/give/), American Cancer Society, (ACS donate online), or Animal Humane Society of Golden Valley, 845 Meadow Lane, Golden Valley, MN 55422.
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Memorial Service for Norma Madsen
Friday, February 9th, 2024 @ 1 pm CT Luncheon to follow Service The service will be livestreamed via Elk River Lutheran’s Facebook and YouTube pages however the music will be muted. In lieu of flowers, a collection of non-perishable food items will be accepted at the church and be given to CAER in Norma's honor.
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Memorial Service for Roger Bentz
Saturday December 9, 2023 @ 1 pm CT The service will be livestreamed via Elk River Lutheran’s Facebook and YouTube pages however the music will be muted.
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Memorial Service for Vance Zehringer
Saturday October 28, 2023 @ 11 am CT The service will be livestreamed via Elk River Lutheran’s Facebook and YouTube pages. Visitation at one hour prior to service
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Celebration of Life for Jim Acers
Saturday October 14, 2023 @ 11:30 am CT (Visitation one hour prior) The service will be livestreamed via Elk River Lutheran’s Facebook and YouTube pages.
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Memorial Service for Arthur "Art" Leonard Johnson
Elk River Lutheran Church Monday October 9, 2023 @ 12:00 pm (Visitation one hour prior) The service will be livestreamed via Elk River Lutheran’s Facebook and YouTube pages.
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Celebration of Life for Ronald F. Stricker
Saturday September 30, 2023 @ 11 am CT The service will be livestreamed via Elk River Lutheran’s Facebook and YouTube pages. Visitation at Dare's Funeral Home Friday, September 29, 2023 from 4 pm to 7 pm
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