Obituaries

James Houle

James Houle

Jul 19, 2023

James Mark Houle, age 81, of Shoreview, Minnesota, passed away surrounded by family on July 19, 2023. He is preceded in death by parents, Mark and Dorothy (Grieman) Houle, and sister, Mary Ann Rehbein.  Survived by his loving wife, Engracia; son, Gregory (Michelle) Houle; daughters, Lana (Randy) Spencer and Marcia (Kevin) Watson; step-daughters, Lisa Owens and Anna Hanson (Michael Smith),...

Annabel "Ann" Lendt

Annabel "Ann" Lendt

Jul 17, 2023

Annabel “Ann” Lendt, 88 of Chisago City, Minnesota passed away peacefully at home on July 17, 2023. 

Ann was born in Forest Lake, MN on August 11, 1934. Included in Ann’s life achievements were marrying the love of her life, Roy, building many homes in the Wyoming/Chisago area, farming, and starting the Lendt Greenhouse and Lendt Pumpkin Patch.

Ann...

Curtis J. Lee

Curtis J. Lee

Jul 17, 2023

Curtis Joseph Lee, age 81, of Ham Lake, Minnesota, died peacefully while surrounded by his family on Monday, July 17, 2023.  Curtis is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Antoinette.  He is survived by his beloved wife, Gayle; children, Brian and Brenda Lee; grandchildren, Chase, Garrett, Gavin; sisters, JoAnn (Larry) Hoehne, Ginny Young; other family and friends. 

Per...

Theodore R. Henrichs

Theodore R. Henrichs

Jul 16, 2023

Theodore Russell Henrichs, age 73 of Milltown, Wisconsin passed away after a short battle with cancer surrounded by his family on Sunday, July 16, 2023.

He was born June 11, 1950 in St. Paul, Minnesota. He was a Vietnam Veteran honorably discharged in 1972. Married his wife, Kathy in August of 1975. They raised two wonderful children, Andrea and Teddy....

Nancy Thompson

Nancy Thompson

Jul 15, 2023

 

Nancy J. Thompson, age 75, of Minneapolis, MN, passed away on July 15, 2023. 

Nancy was born to Donald and Audrey on March 1, 1948.  

She is preceded in death by her parents and daughter, Ann.

She is survived by sister Donelle (Richard), son Patrick (Kristine), grandchildren Stephanie, Kyle, Natalie and Sarah.

Private interment at Stacy Cemetery, Stacy,...

Charlene Tolzmann Jennings

Charlene Tolzmann Jennings

Jul 12, 2023

Charlene Bernice Jennings (nee Tolzmann), age 83, of Needles, California, died peacefully in her home while surrounded by her beloved family on July 12, 2023.

 

Charlene was born October 3, 1939, in Amery, Wisconsin, to Leonard and Irene (Hendrickson) Tolzmann.  She grew up in Forest Lake, Minnesota, and was a proud member of the Forest Lake High School class...

Ann Leonard

Ann Leonard

Jul 11, 2023

Eleanor Ann Leonard, age 83, of Columbus, Minnesota, died Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at M Health Fairview in Wyoming, Minnesota.

Eleanor Ann Leonard was born November 19, 1939, in Riceville, Iowa, the daughter of Lloyd and Dorothy (Metz) Myers.  In her junior year of high school, Ann’s family moved to Minnesota where she graduated from Wabasha High School.  As luck...

Joyce Ann Heinisch

Joyce Ann Heinisch

Jul 11, 2023

Joyce Ann Heinisch, age 81, of Scandia, passed away on July 11, 2023, after a short and courageous battle with cancer.

Joyce was born in Sterling, Illinois to John and Edna Barthelme.  She graduated from Marquette University as a registered nurse.  Joyce was a longtime school nurse.  She was proud of being a farmer and running 280 head of beef...

Fern M. Boettcher

Fern M. Boettcher

Jul 8, 2023

Fern Marie Boettcher passed away on July 8, 2023, at Boutwells Gables Memory Care Center in Oak Park Heights, Minnesota, at the age of 93 years, 9 months. Fern was born October 1, 1929 in Fosston, MN to Carl and Esther (Miliander) Wahlin. Fern was the youngest of 8 children. She attended the local country school through 8th grade. Because...

Emily Boyer

Emily Boyer

Jul 8, 2023

God took Emily Annette Swenson Boyer home on July 8, 2023 at 5:25 a.m.  in New Brighton, Minnesota. Emily was born July 5, 1938 in Caledonia, North Dakota to Vera and Davis Swenson. She graduated from Erskine High School, Erskine, Minnesota, in 1957.Emily worked as the secretary to the superintendent for the Climax-Shelly school district for 38 years, and loved...

Faith Parenteau Ek

Faith Parenteau Ek

Jul 7, 2023

Faith Anne Parenteau Ek, age 65, of Hugo, Minnesota, died peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on Friday, July 7, 2023.  Faith was born December 3, 1957 in Saint Paul, Minnesota to George and Gladys (nee LaBore) Parenteau.  She grew up in Gem Lake, Minnesota and later moved to White Bear Lake where she raised her two sons. 

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Jason Craig Longfellow

Jason Craig Longfellow

Jun 28, 2023

Jason Craig Longfellow, age 46, of Osceola, WI, passed away suddenly on June 28, 2023.

He is preceded in death by father, Craig; and brother-in-law, Tom Diel.

He is survived by daughter, Gretta; mother, Linda (Ken) Hagstrom; sister, Kristn Diel; niece, Amber; nephews, Tyler, Conner; other half, Melinda Loescher; and stepdaughter, Sophia Loescher.

A memorial service will be held at...

Randy Becker

Randy Becker

Jun 27, 2023

Randy Becker, age 65, of Forest Lake, Minnesota died peacefully while surrounded by his family on Tuesday, June 27, 2023.  Randy Hjalmer Charles Becker was born August 27, 1957 in Minneapolis, Minnesota the son of Harold and Gwendolyn (nee Dahl) Becker.  He graduated from Irondale High School, Class of 1976.  At a young age, Randy began his career, working alongside...

Jean M. Bonner Johnson

Jean M. Bonner Johnson

Jun 24, 2023

Jean M. Bonner Johnson, 90, passed away in her home at Kingsway Retirement Living in Belle Plaine the evening of June 24, 2023. Jean was born April 24, 1933, in Waukegan, Illinois to her parents, Chief Petty officer Aaron Custer and wife, Henrietta. Jean was a loving mother to not only her 5 children but many nieces, nephews, and foster...

Howard Weiand

Howard Weiand

Jun 18, 2023

Howard Weiand, age 91, of Lindstrom, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2023.

He is preceded in death by his  parents, Alfred and Esther; wife, Yvonne; and brother, Gene.

Survived by children, Chuck (Terri), Judy (Mike Moen), Buddy (Terri), Toni; grandchildren, great grandchildren, other family and friends.

Corrine L. Kendall

Corrine L. Kendall

Jun 13, 2023

Corrine Kendall, age 91, of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2023 at St John's Hospital. She was a graduate of Forest Lake High School and a city carrier with the Forest Lake Postal Service for nearly 30 years. 

Corrine was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Linnea Peterson, and infant brother, Charles. She is survived...

Bill Morris

Bill Morris

Jun 12, 2023

William “Bill” Morris, age 68, formerly of Minneapolis, Minnesota, died peacefully while surrounded by his family on Monday, June 12, 2023.  Bill was born October 28, 1954 in Minneapolis, Minnesota the son of Robert B. and Jeanne M. (nee Thompson) Morris.  He was a graduate of DeLaSalle Catholic High School.  Following graduation, he worked various jobs in the metro before...

David Lincoln Keacher

David Lincoln Keacher

Jun 12, 2023

David L. Keacher, age 53 of White Bear Lake, MN passed away June 12, 2023. David enjoyed his many years of working at Merrick, Inc. in Vadnais Heights and spending time with his family.

David is preceded in death by parents, J. Wilfred and Joyce; sisters, Pat Weaver and Kathy Harding.

He is survived by brother, Jim (Donna) Keacher;...

Dolores M. Weeda

Dolores M. Weeda

Jun 8, 2023

Dolores Marie Weeda (nee Sherman), age 94, of Wyoming, Minnesota, died peacefully on Thursday, June 8, 2023 while surrounded by her family.  Dolores was born November 30, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of Francis and Martha (Dressler) Sherman.  She graduated from Chicago Public Schools and went on to major in Education and Social Studies at Northwestern University in Evanston,...

Mike C. Thiem

Mike C. Thiem

Jun 8, 2023

Michael Craig Thiem, age 72, of North Branch, Minnesota, died Thursday, June 8, 2023 while surrounded by his wife and family.  Mike was born July 29, 1950 in Rochester, Minnesota the son of Lester and Faye Thiem.  Following high school, he attended Winona State University; graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. 

He found his passion, working at Volunteers of...

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