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Howard’s Celebration of life will be held at the Melrude Town Hall on May 31st, 2024 at 12:00 pm (noon).

Obituary

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Howard Knaffla, who peacefully left this earth on May 11th, 2024. Howard was born on March 24th, 1954, a man whose candidness was as much a fabric of his nature as his loving and caring spirit.

A devoted father, Howard is survived by his beloved Mother, Faye Knaffla and daughters, Tracy Knaffla, Emma Knaffla, Misty Dalton, Sarah Hake and Abby Thompson. To know him …

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What is the address for the service? I am hoping to head over.
What is the address for the service? I am hoping to head over.
What is the address for the service? I am hoping to head over.
Sorry for your Family’s loss 
Sorry for your Family’s loss 
Sorry for your Family’s loss 
So sorry to hear about Howard. His sister Colleen was one of my best friends. That's how I know him.
So sorry to hear about Howard. His sister Colleen was one of my best friends. That's how I know him.
So sorry to hear about Howard. His sister Colleen was one of my …

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Born

March 24th, 1954
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Passed away

May 11th, 2024
Cotton, MN

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Cause of death

Natural causes

Method of disposition

Cremation

Mlaker Funeral Home
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