Obituaries

Elsie Anette Groth

Elsie Anette Groth

Aug 24, 2023

Elsie Anette Groth, age 93, died August 24, 2023.

Elsie was born in Wildrose, North Dakota and formerly of Stacy, Minnesota, before moving to Edison in 2018. She was employed as a bookkeeper at Embers Restaurant, Inc. in St. Paul for 23 years, retiring in 1992. Elsie was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Stacy, Minnesota where she...

Marianne de Sobrino

Marianne de Sobrino

Aug 19, 2023

Marianne de Sobrino 1933-2023

Marianne was born in Brooklyn New York on May 24, 1933 to German immigrant parents, Fred and Anne Hales, and passed away peacefully on August 19, 2023 at Parmly on the Lake, Chisago City, Minnesota.

Marianne received an English degree from Queen’s College New York and a Master’s degree in child development from Cornell University. In...

Deb Driver

Deb Driver

Aug 15, 2023

Debra Ann Driver possessed a heart as kind and caring as that of Jesus, she embodied patience and compassion in every facet of her life. On the evening of Tuesday, August 15, 2023, surrounded by family and friends, a saint marched into her heavenly home after struggling with an unknown disease. Debra was born in St. Paul, Minnesota and was...

Judith E. Kaliher

Judith E. Kaliher

Aug 12, 2023

In Loving Memory of a Reserved Soul

Judith Elizabeth (Ische) Kaliher, age 76

Judy, a woman of quiet strength and grace, bid farewell on August 12, 2023.  She was a cherished daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, and confidante, leaving a legacy of warmth and gentle kindness.  Judy’s life was marked by her steadfast nature and ability to touch...

Richard Everett Halvorson

Richard Everett Halvorson

Aug 8, 2023

Richard Everett Halvorson Sr. died August 8, 2023, at Parkview Senior Living in Belview, Minnesota.  He will be greatly missed by his loving family and many friends.

Richard "Dick" was born on December 24, 1931 in Duluth, Minnesota to Alvin and Helia Halvorson. He was a loving husband, father and loyal friend to all who got to know him.  Dick...

Ruth M. Schletty

Ruth M. Schletty

Aug 6, 2023

Ruth Marie Schletty passed away surrounded by family, on August 6, 2023, after a short illness.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard; parents, Alice and Henry Freeman; brother, John; sister, Myrna; and her son, Gerald.  She is survived by her daughter, Mary (Wayne) Jastremski; grandchildren, Katie, Tom, and Connie, and great grandchildren, August, Charlie, and Ivy.  

 

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Ellen M. "Peggy" Pence

Ellen M. "Peggy" Pence

Aug 5, 2023

Ellen M. “Peggy” Pence, age 68, of Owatonna, Minnesota died peacefully on Saturday, August 5, 2023, following a brave journey with cancer.  Peggy was born May 31, 1955, in Park Rapids, Minnesota the daughter of Donald and Ellen Shearer.  She graduated from Park Rapids High School, Class of 1973 and later moved to the Twin Cities area.  The past 20...

Nichole Marie Finklea

Nichole Marie Finklea

Aug 1, 2023

Nichole Marie Finklea, born June 3rd, 1985, in St. Paul, MN passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 1st 2023, after a long battle with Huntington’s Disease.   Nichole lived in Rock Creek, MN at HD Country Care where she was cared for respectfully by the wonderful staff.   She formerly lived in Forest Lake, MN and was a 2003 graduate...

Virginia M. Augustine

Virginia M. Augustine

Jul 28, 2023

 Virginia Marie AugustineOctober 6th, 1929 - July 28th 2023Virginia Marie Augustine, (93) passed peacefully, surrounded with loved ones,on the morning of Friday, July 28th. Virginia, a Scandia resident since 1965, ispreceded in death by her parents Leander and Kathryn Nierenhausen;husband, Albert; sister, Majorie May; infant daughter, Annie; she leaves herloving, cherished memory to be forever treasured and missed by her...

Craig H. Schwarten

Craig H. Schwarten

Jul 26, 2023

 

  Craig Harold Schwarten

September 8, 1952 – July 26, 2023

Age 70, passed on July 26, 2023, at his home.  Survived by Theresa Schwarten, his loving wife of 44 years; daughter Kimberlie (Bob) Jackson, grandchildren Layla, Soleil, Sawyer, Luna, Locke, son Joshua Schwarten, grandchildren Kaylee, Hannah, and Annabelle; siblings Suzanne Larson, Christine (Frank) Golden, Debora (Jeff) Hilger, Robin...

Richard V. Pickard

Richard V. Pickard

Jul 22, 2023

Richard Vernon Pickard, age 79, of Wyoming, Minnesota, formerly of Springfield, Missouri, died peacefully on Saturday, July 22, 2023.  Richard was born December 16, 1943, in Lincoln, Nebraska, the son of Arthur and Ruth (nee Martin) Pickard.  He graduated from Lincoln High School and later moved to Saint Paul, Minnesota with his bride, Alice Ingwerson, where he took some classes...

Robert "Bob" L. Boettcher

Robert "Bob" L. Boettcher

Jul 19, 2023

 

 

Robert “Bob” L. Boettcher

Passed into a better life on July 19, 2023.

Survived by his life partner, Jan Johnston; her children, Tina (Dana), Tracie (Mike), Tanya (Chris), Jerry (Terry); grandchildren, Tatum, Alex, Ashton, Piper, Alivia; sisters, Janet, Carol; brother, Ray (Jeannette); nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Rose; and brother, Ron.

Bob...

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...