Ellaner Raske Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ellaner Raske of Willmar, Minnesota, who passed away on December 3, 2025, at the age of 97, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, George Bohlsen and Grace Bohlsen (Petersen); her husband Vernon Raske; and her siblings, Donald Bohlsen, Leonard Bohlsen and Mabel Kluver.
She is survived by: her sons, Craig Raske (Bonnie) of St. Cloud and Mark Raske of Otsego; her grandchildren, Kimberly Forsythe (Dave), Jeffrey Ahlquist (Lynn) and Melissa Nix (Mike); and her sisters-in-law, Muriel Meyer, Carol Bohlsen and Beverly Raske. She is also survived by seven great grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Friday, January 9th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Saturday, January 10th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Harvey Anderson Funeral Home (1000 19th Ave SE, Willmar, MN 56201). A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 10th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Roseland Reformed Church (19385 County Rd 5 SW, Blomkest, MN 56216).
