Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Mary L. Johnson
Jun 7, 2023
Mary Louise Johnson (nee Donohue), of Hugo, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Shelby Lynn Johnson; parents, Gerald and Florence Donohue; sister, Jane Nelson. She is survived by her daughter, Laura Johnson; brothers, Tom and Tim Donohue; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
The family will greet friends...
Audrey Hawkinson
Jun 4, 2023
Audrey Carolyn Hawkinson, age 94, lifelong resident of Scandia was born on July 31, 1928 to Dorothy and Henry Julien. Audrey passed away on June 4, 2023. Growing up on a farm, she then married a farmer, Howard Hawkinson, in 1946. Howie and Aud, as they were known, celebrated 64 years together.
There are a wide variety of chores and...
Richard "Rick" T. Mike Jr.
Jun 3, 2023
Richard “Rick” T. Mike Jr., age 57, of Forest Lake, passed away unexpectedly on June 3, 2023.
Rick grew up in Forest Lake on a hobby farm – after moving from the Cities there were lots of interesting stories and craziness with farm life. His dad took care of the farm and his mom showed prize Cairn Terriers. Rick even...
Jason A. Loftus
May 29, 2023
"Guys, I'm eating junk and watching rubbish! You better come out and stop me!" – Kevin
Jason Allen Loftus, age 50, of Blaine, Minnesota died Monday, May 29, 2023, unexpectedly following what he would have felt was an amazing day spent with friends. Jason and his friends spent the beautiful holiday having a picnic and hiking trails, laughing and enjoying the sunshine...
William "Bill" Tiedemann
May 28, 2023
William E. “Bill” Tiedemann, age 76, of Wyoming, Minnesota, died Sunday, May 28, 2023. Bill was a graduate of South St. Paul Senior High School, longtime employee of BMC Industries, ardent Ski-Do Snowmobiler, car guy, fisherman, Mr. Fitx-It-Perfectly, and best husband, father and friend ever. He is preceded in death by his son, Todd; brother, Robert.
He is survived...
Irma I. Dahl
May 25, 2023
On Thursday, May 25, 2023, Irma Ilene Dahl (Clifford) of Wyoming, MN, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away at the age of 85. Born June 25, 1937 to Danna and Catherine Clifford, Irma graduated from Glenwood City High School in Glenwood City, WI in 1955 and immediately married Donald Dahl. Irma and Donald moved a couple of times in their young...
Helen Louise Haus
May 23, 2023
Helen Louise Haus (Goeb), 81, of Battle Lake, Minnesota, passed away on 23 May 2023 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s/Dementia. She was born to parents Leander and Sophie Goeb, on 20 October 1941 in Frankfort Township, Minnesota.
She graduated from St. Michael Catholic School in 1959. Honored in high school, Helen was the most beautiful homecoming queen.
She eventually went into the care-giving industry and loved how rewarding her work was.
Helen worked as a Nursing Assistant for 48 years. She worked with people...
Ronald "Ron" A. Genz
May 22, 2023
Ronald A. Genz, age 88, of Lino Lakes, formerly of Forest Lake, went to be with his Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 22, 2023.
Preceded in death by 3 children, Stewart, Brenda, Timothy; parents, Arthur and Louise; 2 sisters, Geraldine, Deanna; brother, Robert; and ex-wife, Hope Bruce.
Survived by sisters, Shirley (Ron) Wenzel of Stillwater, Paulette Genz of...
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