Obituaries
Michael B. Johnson
Jan 2, 2025
Michael Boyd Johnson, age 79, of Harris, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 2, 2025. Michael was born on March 14, 1945, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the cherished only child of Boyd and Dolores (Wallraff) Johnson.
Raised in Shoreview, Minnesota, Michael graduated from Cretin High School, Class of 1963. He later pursued his passion for electricity, becoming an electrician and...
Doris Sullivan
Jan 22, 2025
Doris Margaret Sullivan, 79, of Forest Lake MN, passed away unexpectedly in her home on January 22, 2025. Her passing comes as a shock to her family, friends, and loved ones.
Born on September 24, 1945, in Cambridge, Massachusetts to Frank and Lillian (Drewicz) Sullivan, Doris dedicated her life to education and family.
As a devoted school teacher, Doris spent 36 years...
Donna Mae Solem
Feb 20, 2025
Donna Solem
April 10th 1931 - February 20th 2025
Donna Mae Solem, age 93, of Linwood Township passed away peacefully at home on February 20th, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles; her son Chuck and her grandson Greg. She is survived by her children Wally Solem (Julie), Mike Solem (Julie), Peggy Mayhew (Paul); grandchildren, Jaime, Jeremy (Melyssa), Jenna...
Shirley P. Doberstein
Feb 16, 2025
Shirley Patricia Doberstein, born March 20, 1932, in Lake City, Minnesota, to Andrew and Verna (Kuyath) Holmstadt, was a woman whose vibrant spirit and sharp wit left a lasting impact on all who knew her. After graduating with an associate degree in business, Shirley worked for many years with the State of Minnesota, bringing both dedication and a strong sense...
Kathleen A. Hendrickson
Feb 16, 2025
Kathleen A. Hendrickson, age 73, of Hugo, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025, following complications from heart surgery.
Kathleen was born on October 12, 1951, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, to Raymond and Angeline (Keim) Lowe. The family moved to McIntosh, Minnesota where they lived on the Lowe Farm and later Fosston, Minnesota where she attended a one-room schoolhouse. The...
Amanda C. Darwin
Feb 13, 2025
After a long illness, Amanda "Mandy" Carol Darwin of Wyoming, Minnesota passed away on February 13, 2025, with her loving husband John by her side. Amanda was immensely proud of her two boys, Nathan and Lucas. Amanda is also survived by her parents, Julie & Gary Kelly, and Jim Philen; her siblings, Chris (Jodi) Philen, Laura Philen (Mike Wiles), Renee...
Lucille F. Nelson
Feb 10, 2025
Lucille F. Nelson, age 98, of Henriette, Minnesota, died peacefully on Monday, February 10, 2025. She is preceded in death by her husband, John Nelson; daughter, Barbara Johnson. She is survived by her children, Gretchen (Larry) Schroepfer, John Nelson, Giles Nelson, Peter Nelson; 14 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; 11 great great grandchildren; other family and friends.
Mass of Christian Burial will...
David McCurdy
Feb 9, 2025
David Earl McCurdy “Dave”
Age 86, of Harris, MN, passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 9, 2025.
David was born on August 13, 1938, on the family farm in Scandia, MN, to David Earl and Alice (Olson) McCurdy. He grew up on the farm alongside his siblings, Marlin (Gwen) McCurdy, James McCurdy (deceased), Patricia (Paul) Segelstrom (deceased), and Romona (Maurice)...
Steven Wayne West
Feb 8, 2025
Steven Wayne West
Age 68 of Wyoming, MN
Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, passed away on February 8th, 2025, after a courageous 17-month battle with Glioblastoma. Preceded in death by parents, Lois & Wayne West. Survived by devoted wife, Betty; son, Chris (Ashley); granddaughter, Eleanor; and siblings, Cheryl McClellan (Jim Keating), Mike (Cindy), Mitch (Marie Tyson), and Bruce. He was a 40-year 3M...
Donna Louise Hill
Feb 7, 2025
Donna Hill, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 7th.
She is survived by her husband, David Hill; her children, Brian (Michele) Chambers, Katie (Dustin) Drews, and Colin (OhMyeong) Hill; her cherished grandchildren, Sister Regina Marie, Christina, Sarah, Mary, Matthew, Theresa, Brendan, and Rory; her great-grandchildren, Ruby, Desmond, Daniel, and Grace; and several nieces and nephews....
Alan J. Newton
Feb 5, 2025
Alan J. Newton, age 73, went home to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on February 5, 2025. Al was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.
Al was born on March 20, 1951 in Winterset, IA to Owen and Irma Lee Newton. Al graduated from Ogden High School where he played football and sang in the choir. Al went on to...
Don Holl
Feb 5, 2025
Donald M. Holl, "Donnie", age 91 years and 5 months peacefully departed this world on February 5, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.
Choosing to be a lifetime resident of Forest Lake, Minnesota and a member of The Church of Saint Peter, he loved that these were places where his family, his friendships and his faith flourished.
Being a devout Catholic was...
Betty Sandager
Feb 5, 2025
Betty Ruth (Brakken) Sandager was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She left this world on February 5, 2025 at the age of 98. She was born to Anton and Minnie Brakken on September 20, 1926 at home on a dairy farm on the east side of Lake Ida in rural Douglas County, Minnesota. She attended a...
Joann McDonald
Feb 4, 2025
Joann M. McDonald, age 65, of Linwood Township, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.
Joann was a passionate outdoorswoman who found joy in the simple pleasures of nature. Whether she was hiking, sitting by the lake, or spending time at her cabin in Cotton, Minnesota, she felt most at home in the natural world. Joann's love for adventure...
Barbara Lynn Berglund
Jan 29, 2025
Barbara Lynn Berglund, 83, passed away peacefully, on January 29, 2025. Born to Herbert and Dorothy Brown on July 10, 1941, in Spokane, Washington, Barbara met the love of her life, Gene Berglund, while he was stationed in Spokane while serving in the Air Force. They married and began their adventure together.
After moving to Minnesota, Barbara worked as a server...
Dorothy Bierma
Jan 26, 2025
Dorothy ‘Doet’ Bierma of Bollingawier, NL and Linwood Lake, MN
Born January 26th, 1931, passed January 26th, 2025
Preceded in death by husband Hendrik ‘Dutch’ Bierma, siblings, Hieke Bies and Hendrik van der Wagen.
Survived by her sister and in-laws, Ada (Bert) van Ginniken, Akke van der Wagen, her two daughters, Monica Bierma (Michael Custard) & Michelle Bierma, & grandchildren, Dylan Parsons &...
Don Rogahn
Jan 24, 2025
Donald H. Rogahn, 73, passed away peacefully January 24, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Don was born in 1951 to Harold and Lorraine Rogahn while living and farming in Tintah, MN. He left for school in the Twin Cities where he attended Concordia Academy through college.
After school Don worked hard building capital to start his own company. He became a...
Raymond J. Sperl Sr.
Jan 22, 2025
Raymond J. Sperl Sr., 82, of Turtle Lake, WI passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. He was preceded in death by his significant other of 30 years, Shirley Trimble, his parents, Raymond August Sperl and Florence Angelina Sperl (Nicosia). Ray was born and raised in St. Paul, MN. He attended parochial school at St. Joseph School in West St....
Bev Radtke
Jan 21, 2025
Beverly “Bev” A. Radtke, age 87, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Born on January 16, 1938, in Forest Lake, she was the beloved daughter of Granville and Margaret (Batterson) Schmidt.
Bev was known for her love of cooking, baking, crocheting, and delighting in the birds that visited her yard. She cherished the weekly time...
Kerry Keen
Jan 21, 2025
Kerry Keen, age 72, of Forest Lake, MN, passed away on January 21, 2025.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Ken and Jeannine. He is survived by wife, Laurie; son, Jim; siblings, Fred (Bryce) Keen, Robyn Preisler, Ed (Sue) Keen, Lourie Keen (Jon); in-laws, Katie McManus, Betsy (Rick) Sandstrom; nieces, nephews; other family and friends.
A private Celebration of Life...
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