Backman, Edward age 88, formerly of Kensington, MN, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2016 at Grand Arbor Assisted Living in Alexandria, MN. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at Zion Lutheran Church, Hoffman with Reverend Don Wagner officiating. Interment was at Summit Cemetery, Morris, MN. Arrangements by Erickson-Smith Funeral Home-Elbow Lake.