Obituaries

Christine A. Williams

Christine A. Williams

Nov 13, 2022

Christine Ann Williams, age 44, of Chisago City, Minnesota, died Sunday, November 13, 2022, while surrounded by her family following complications from Leukemia.  Christine was born, November 22, 1977, in Coon Rapids, Minnesota the daughter of Kenneth and Helen (Johnsen) Williams.  She grew up in Champlin, graduating from Champlin Park High School, Class of 1996.  She went on to further...

Carol Ann DaBruzzi

Carol Ann DaBruzzi

Nov 11, 2022

Carol Ann (LaClair) DaBruzzi, age 86, of Forest Lake, Minnesota; formerly of St. Paul’s Rice Street area died at her home while surrounded by her family on Friday, November 11, 2022.  Carol is preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Till (Wagner) LaClair; brother, Jerry; sister-in-law, Nancy.  She is survived by her adoring husband, Henry “Sonny” of 66 years;...

John H. Legus Jr.

John H. Legus Jr.

Nov 10, 2022

John “Jack” Legus, age 92, of Stacy, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home on November 10, 2022.  He grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota, graduating from Mound High School and the University of Minnesota.  As a child, he played the violin and enjoyed swimming in Lake Minnetonka.  He played football, basketball, and track for Mound High School.  He served as a...

Sandra Morgan

Sandra Morgan

Nov 9, 2022

Sandy Morgan, formerly of Emily, MN passed from this earth peacefully on November 9, 2022. She had been living at the Birchwood Senior Living Center in Forest Lake for the past three years.

Sandy lived her 74 years with cerebral palsy (CP), but it hardly defined her.  She lived her life fully, and any constraints her condition imposed upon her...

Karen Marie Charpentier

Karen Marie Charpentier

Nov 5, 2022

Karen Marie Charpentier, age 82, of Hugo, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on November 5, 2022.  She is preceded in death by parents, George and Louise; husband of 60 years, Leonard; sisters, Anita Nadeau, Jean Gadbois.  She is survived by children, Chris (Tracie), Todd (Sue), Dean (Sandy); 9 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; sisters, Mary (Bill) Ohnsted, Carol (Duane)...

Shirley M. Flermoen

Shirley M. Flermoen

Nov 3, 2022

Shirley M. Flermoen, age 91, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died peacefully on Thursday, November 3, 2022, while surrounded by her family.  Shirley is preceded in death by her parents, George and Maude (nee Irwin) Thompson; husband, L.R. Flermoen; daughter, Angela Blaisdell.  She will be deeply missed by her children, Clyde Flermoen, Tracey (Bill) Bowman; son-in-law, Steve Blaisdell; grandchildren, Russell (Danelle)...

Paul Olson

Paul Olson

Nov 3, 2022

Paul Charles Olson

3/21/1938- 11/3/2022Age 84, passed away peacefully with family by his side at Cerenity Care Center, White Bear Lake, Mn.He is survived by children, David Fowler, Danny (Andrea) Fowler, Elizabeth Fowler, Cindy (Nelson) Koyl, Ricky Fowler, Lynne (Tim) Larson, Sandie (Chuck) Weitemier; 18 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild.He was preceded in death by Joanne, his...

Bryan K. Cole

Bryan K. Cole

Oct 29, 2022

Bryan K. Cole, age 52, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died Saturday, October 29, 2022, while surrounded by his family.  He is preceded in death by his father, Clarence.  He will be deeply missed by his mother, Susan; siblings, Sandra (Leo) Frost, Donald (Anne) Simms, Denice Cole; three nephews, Scooter (Alyson) Frost, Bobby (Maisie) Frost and Travis (fiancée Laura) Frost; niece,...

Roy Lee Matheson Jr.

Roy Lee Matheson Jr.

Oct 28, 2022

Roy Lee Matheson age 86, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died Friday, October 28, 2022 at MN Health Fairview University. 

Roy was born December 21, 1935 in Columbus Township, Minnesota the son of Roy and Mabel (nee Peyton) Matheson.  He grew up in Columbus, Minnesota.  He attended school in Forest Lake, where he met Mary Kahlstorf when they were teenagers and...

Terry Ann Lovold

Terry Ann Lovold

Oct 26, 2022

After a nine-year battle with cancer, Terry Ann Lovold (Nadeau) died on October 26, 2022 in Coon Rapids, Minnesota at the age of 63. She leaves behind her husband, Steven Lovold; her daughters, Carissa and Cayla Lovold; and her granddaughter, Celeste Smith.Terry was born on August 27, 1959 in Frankfurt, Germany to her father, Tedd-Roy and her mother, Mary. Terry...

John A. Gemmill

John A. Gemmill

Oct 24, 2022

John Anthony Gemmill, age 59, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, was called home to be with the Lord on October 24, 2022, surrounded by his loving family after a short battle with his health. 

 

John was greeted at the gates of Heaven by his dad; Les Gemmill; and brother-in-law, John Kaufman who have all passed away within the last 61 days.

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Virginia "Jo" Weston

Virginia "Jo" Weston

Oct 23, 2022

Virginia “Jo” Weston, age 87, of Hugo, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on October 23, 2022.   A professional seamstress for 40+ years, Virginia also sewed as a hobby. She was an avid bowler and bingo player, enjoyed gardening, adored her grandchildren and was a lottery scratch-off ticket aficionado.   She is preceded in death by husband of...

James "Jim" F. Tennyson

James "Jim" F. Tennyson

Oct 23, 2022

James “Jim” F. Tennyson, age 59, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on October 23, 2022.

James was the Commander of the local Forest Lake Sons of the American Legion Squadron 225.  He loved coaching youth football and traveling with the family.   James’ sense of humor and jokes will be missed.

He is preceded in death by parents, Walter...

Gordon Hovde MD

Gordon Hovde MD

Oct 20, 2022

Gordon Hovde M.D. of Forest Lake, 91 years old, formerly of Minneapolis, Albert Lea, and Chisago City, died peacefully on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at Birchwood Health Care Center in Forest Lake, MN. He was a physician in the Chisago Lakes area for 28 years. He took a two-year fellowship at Abbott Northwestern Hospital and practiced for 8 more years in Albert Lea, MN. 

 Gordon is preceded in death...

William "Bill" E. Gehrke

William "Bill" E. Gehrke

Oct 19, 2022

 

William “Bill” E. Gehrke, age 85, of Mukwonago, Wisconsin, and Fairfield Bay, Arkansas, passed away from heart failure on October 19, 2022. Bill was an avid lifelong deer hunter.  He loved sports.  Bill enjoyed his morning rounds of golf and was a huge fan of the Packers, Bucks, and Brewers.

He is preceded in death by parents, William and...

Betty L Yattaw Tveite

Betty L Yattaw Tveite

Oct 17, 2022

Betty Lee Yattaw Tveite (Phillipsen) currently of Amira Choice Homes in Forest Lake, Minnesota, died peacefully on October 17, 2022 at the age of 95. Betty was born in Rice Lake, WI on September 29, 1927, and moved to Minneapolis with her family when she was a senior in high school. She was married to Edwin Yattaw for 45 years...

Gerald V. Deneweth

Gerald V. Deneweth

Oct 13, 2022

Gerald V. Deneweth, age 57 of Forest Lake, Minnesota died unexpectedly on Thursday, October 13, 2022.  Jerry was born March 14, 1965, in Minneapolis, Minnesota the son of Lester and BettyAnn (nee Timian) Deneweth.  He graduated from Spring Lake Park High School and went on to further his education at Minneapolis Technical College earning a degree in social work.  He...

Ruth Anne Parker

Ruth Anne Parker

Oct 10, 2022

 

Ruth Anne Parker

Ruth Anne Parker, age 39, was welcomed home in heaven on October 10, 2022, by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  She is now healed, well, and rejoicing with family and friends who have arrived there before her.  Someone once said, “Heaven will be a much sweeter place with you there!”  Heaven is most definitely...

Donald "Lee" Jensen

Donald "Lee" Jensen

Oct 10, 2022

Donald “Lee” Jensen, age 77, of East Bethel, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2022. 

From watching the Super Bowl in a hot tub in Mexico to planting and tending and photographing flowers in his garden, Lee enjoyed a wide variety of interests.  He had a passion for almost all sports, both as a participant and as a spectator. ...

Anita Joyce Weller

Anita Joyce Weller

Oct 7, 2022

Anita Weller, age 67, of Centerville, Minnesota, passed away on October 7, 2022.  She was born to Ernest and Lorna Brown on March 19, 1955, in Forest Lake, Minnesota.  Anita grew up on Coon Lake and loved swimming there.  She spent several years in a youth group entertaining churches in Minnesota and Wisconsin.  On September 20, 1979, Anita married Steve...

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