James Donald Keranen Obituary

We are sad to announce that on September 3, 2023, at the age of 94, James Donald Keranen of Grand Rapids, Minnesota, born in Soudan, Minnesota passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Donald Keranen to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John Keranen and Saima Keranen (Branwall); and his siblings, Edward Keranen and Dorothy Early (Keranen). He is survived by: his wife Ruth; his children, Lisa Toms (Blake) of Maple Grove, MN, Amy Keranen of Cohasset, MN and Jimmer Keranen (Brenda) of Pengilly, MN.; and his grandsons, Alex and Brent Keranen.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Rowe Funeral Home of Grand Rapids, Minnesota

Report

Edit Report Authorize the original

Add a photo or a video

There is no photo or video of James Donald Keranen.
Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute.

Add a photo

Light a candle

Illuminate their memory

Give a memorial tree

Plant a tree

Family tree

Brought to you by

Sympathy messages

Would you like to offer James Donald Keranen’s loved ones a condolence message? Write your message of sympathy today.

A person wrote a message from the heart

September 5, 2023

Jorgen & Mary Cowger Dahl wrote a sympathy message

“Almeda & family, Our deepest sympathies to your family at this time. Our family will keep your family in our hearts and prayers. Wishing you all peace. Mary & Jorgen”

Make sure relatives of James Donald Keranen know they have sympathy messages here.

A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one

Plant a tree

Events

Add an event

Tue

Sep 12

Visitation

Rowe Funeral Home
510 NW 1st Ave, Grand Rapids, MN 55744

Wed

Sep 13

Funeral service

Zion Lutheran Church
2901 US-169, Grand Rapids, MN 55744

Wed

Sep 13

Military honors

Zion Lutheran Church
2901 US-169, Grand Rapids, MN 55744

Family member

Solidarity program

Echovita offers a unique service that allows funds generated by the obituary notice to be shared with families that request it.

Make a request

Authorize the original obituary

Lets us publish the full obituary text along with the original picture.
Helps people recognize James Donald Keranen and express their condolences more easily.
No advertising will be displayed on this page.

Authorize the original