Obituaries
Roger J. Slater
Feb 5, 2023
Roger John Slater
Husband, Father, Brother, Grandfather
Age 79, of Wyoming, Minnesota; formerly of Hugo and Fairmont Minnesota. Passed away peacefully at home on February 5, 2023.
Roger was born son of Elsie Mae (nee Snow) & John Arthur Slater, on October 10, 1943 in Racine, Wisconsin. He grew up in Fairmont, Minnesota and graduated from Fairmont Senior High School. He volunteered for...
Marian A. Kelly
Feb 4, 2023
On Saturday, February 4, 2023, Marian “Micky” Arlene Kelly, 88 years old, passed away surrounded by family. Born December 10, 1934, to Edyth and Bert Yoeman, the family lived in Northwood, Iowa until she was 6 years old. They moved to Albert Lea, Minnesota where she attended school, and graduated from Albert Lea Senior High. During her summers as a...
Catherine C. Felhaber
Feb 1, 2023
Catherine C. Felhaber, age 76, of Marine on Saint Croix, Minnesota died peacefully while surrounded by her family on Wednesday, February 1, 2023. Catherine was born October 25, 1947 in Saint Paul, Minnesota the daughter of Ralph and Margaret (nee Smith) Terhark. She grew up in Mahtomedi, Minnesota. She was united in marriage to Richard Felhaber, together they made...
Mike Risting
Jan 28, 2023
Mike (Michael) Risting, age 63, of Forest Lake, formerly of Woodbury, passed away unexpectedly however, peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, January 26, 2023. He was a warm and loving father, brother, uncle, great-uncle, and friend who lived an enthusiastic, fulfilled life. Mike was born on September 24, 1959, to Jeanette and Marlyn Risting in Winona, Minnesota. He grew up...
Judy Darlene Cornelius
Jan 24, 2023
Judy D. Cornelius
Dec. 24, 1945 – Jan. 24, 2023
Of Blaine
Preceded in death by mother, Vivian (Brown) Wenholz; brother, Clifford P. Wenholz. She is survived by her children, Craig (Sue), Melissa, Karen (Ethan) Randall, Matthew; four grandchildren; siblings, Steven J. Wenholz, Kathleen A. Friberg.
Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, February 19, 2023 at...
Tom E. Kohls
Jan 17, 2023
Thomas E. Kohls “Tom”, age 87, of Linwood Township, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home on January 17, 2023.
Tom was born May 24, 1935 in Cologne, MN the son of Edgar and Salome (Schepers) Kohls. Tom grew up in Cologne working in the family business, Kohls Garage. He attended school locally at St. Bernard Catholic and later, St....
Phyllis L. Steen
Jan 9, 2023
Phyllis L. Steen, age 97, of Hugo, formerly of Roseville, passed away peacefully at Keystone Place in Hugo on January 9, 2023. She is retired from the Minnesota Department of Education.
She is preceded in death by husbands, L. Thordson, J. Bova, E. “Rebel” Steen; parents, Gustav and Ruth; and brother, John Molin. She is survived by son, Thomas (Donna)...
John D. Geraghty
Jan 4, 2023
John D. Geraghty, age 81 of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parent, John Willard and Rhoda Esther (Vogelensang) Geraghty; daughter, Melissa M. Geraghty; sisters, Mary Vandenboom, Michelle Geraghty-Burns. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Kathy A. (Miller) Geraghty; children, Michael J. Geraghty, Pamela M....
Michael H. Gallatin
Dec 31, 2022
Michael H. Gallatin
November 10, 1953 – December 31, 2022
Beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather
Survived by wife, Marianne; children, Adam (Steph), Aric (Erin), and Jenna Gallatin; brothers, Bill (Jenellen) and John (Kathy); sister, Kathy (Dan) Phipps; grandchildren, Jack, Lucy, Gwen, Jordyn, Olivia, and many other relatives and loved ones. Preceded in death by his parents, Glen and Henrietta,...
Richard "Rick" Lee Branjord
Dec 29, 2022
Richard “Rick” L. Branjord, age 76, of Centerville, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on December 29, 2022.
Rick was a wonderful father and husband. He was an extremely hard worker who was willing to help anyone who needed it. Rick was a big fan of baseball and football. He was a custodian at the University of Minnesota for over 30 years,...
Nicholas A. Gordon
Dec 28, 2022
Nicholas Anthony Gordon was born on December 27, 1991, in Wood River, Illinois. He was the son of the late Stephen Gordon Sr. and Alice (L’Hote) Morgenweck of Linwood Township, Minnesota. He departed this earthly world on Wednesday, December 28, 2022.
Nick is survived by his wife, Stephany (Acosta Duran) Gordon of Wyoming, Minnesota and daughter, Ruby Amelia Gordon. He...
Edryce Lund
Dec 28, 2022
Edryce Anna Marie (Johnson) Lund, age 100 of Scandia - A generous Christian lady who loved her family, friends, church, and community. Edryce was born on August 5, 1922, the daughter of Arthur and Esther Johnson. She attended Big Lake one room schoolhouse and graduated from Forest Lake HS in 1940 – salutatorian of her class. Edryce attended Mpls Business College and...
Doyle Ceroll
Dec 28, 2022
Doyle Ceroll, age 82, of Forest Lake, passed away on December 28, 2022. He was born to Arthur andViviana on February 28, 1940, in Veblen, South Dakota.
The third of eleven children, Doyle grew up on a farm in New Effington, South Dakota. At the age of 19,he met Georgine Anderson at a dance; the two were married in July...
Neil W. Spiess
Dec 27, 2022
Neil W. Spiess, age 72, of Forest Lake, Minnesota passed away peacefully surrounded by his beloved family on Tuesday, December 27, 2022. Neil was born on March 21, 1950, in Springfield, Minnesota the son of Earl and Augusta (Thompson) Spiess. He met the love of his life, Margot Evans while in high school and was united in marriage on April...
Frank Weber
Dec 26, 2022
Frank R. Weber, age 69, of Forest Lake, passed away on December 26, 2022, after a courageous battle with lung cancer.
Frank studied math and computer science at the University of Minnesota, where he became a super cray user and worked in the insurance industries as a system analyst. At age 17, he studied classical pipe organ in Cologne,...
Beatrice D. Puleo
Dec 24, 2022
Beatrice “Bea” Puleo, age 99, died peacefully on Christmas Eve after celebrating with her family in Hugo, Minnesota. Bea was born on October 16, 1923, at her grandparent’s home in Spokane, Washington, the daughter of Dorothy Russell. She was so tiny at birth, that she was not weighed. Once a scale was found for her to be weighed on,...
Glenn D. Del Giudice
Dec 23, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Glenn Del Giudice, age 68, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, on Friday, December 23, 2022. Glenn was a loving father and friend to all who knew him. He will be deeply missed by his three children, Caitlin (Michael) Louden, Mikaela Del Giudice, and Nick Del Giudice.
Glenn was a dedicated...
Delores "Dee" Borchardt
Dec 19, 2022
Delores “Dee” Borchardt (nee Klegin) was born on November 20, 1935, in South Saint Paul, Minnesota. She went to be with the Lord on December 19, 2022, after a battle with cancer. She was 87 years old.
Dee grew up on her parents’ farm and met a young Navy sailor named Chuck when she was just a teenager. The...
Peter Paul Dukich
Dec 18, 2022
Peter Paul Dukich, age 94, of Blaine MN, passed into heaven peacefully on Sunday, December 18, 2022. Preceded in death by his wife Lydia, of 67 years, and daughter, Lynda. Survived by children, Thomas (Vicki), Susan (Maurice), Therese, Michael (Lynette), Peter (Nancy); son-in-law, Al; and blessed with 9 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren.
Private memorial service will be held.
In...
Allen "Al" Peiffer
Dec 18, 2022
Allen “Al” Peiffer, age 57, of Forest Lake, passed away after complications from a stroke. He is preceded in death by his mother, Ruth. Survived by wife, Naomi; father, Herbert; siblings, Scott, Tim, Donna, Herbert Jr., Terry; many nieces and nephews, other family members and friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held in the summer.
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