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Ruth Anna (Josephson) Roiko, age 74 of St. Michael, MN, formerly Cokato, MN, passed away November 20, 2025.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM with visitation beginning one hour prior at the Rockford Laestadian Church, 741 Ibarra Avenue NE, Buffalo, MN. Interment will be held Monday, December 1, 2025 at Fort Snelling National Cemetery at 1:00 PM. Meet in Assembly area #2.
Arrangements have been entrusted to The Peterson Chapel of Buffalo. Online condolences for the family may be directed to www.thepetersonchapel.com
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