Obituaries

Oct 6, 2022

Jeanette Marie Sampson, age 55, of Forest Lake, passed away on October 6, 2022.

She was born on September 10, 1967, to Carol and Rick Skees in St. Paul, Minnesota.  Jeanette married Randall Sampson in September of 1991.  She went on to startup her own store called Crafters Boutique.  She loved crafting, sewing and inventing.  Jeanette enjoyed writing poetry and...

Oct 4, 2022

Joyce Faye Anderson, age 92, of Columbus, Minnesota, passed away suddenly following a brief illness on Tuesday, October 4, 2022.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Ferdinand and Ida Johnson; husband, Howard “Andy”; infant son, Steven.  She is survived by her sons, Craig (Onne), Chris (Sandie); grandchildren, Christie (Dave) Vollmer, Craig II, Kristian, Chelsea, Courtney (Adam) Eastvold, Hannah...

Oct 4, 2022

On Tuesday, October 4, 2022, Loren Edward Insley II, a beloved husband and father, passed away at the age of sixty-nine.

 

He is preceded in death by his father, Loren Insley; mother, Ferne Insley and sister, Gloria Insley. He is survived by his wife, Marta; daughters, Bridget (Tyler Forman) and Blair (James McGath) and grandchildren, Henry, Eva and Lindy.

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Oct 3, 2022

Where does one begin when a human has touched so many lives? Nancy Lee Shaw, age 75, passed away in her home on October 3, 2022 after her brief battle with cancer. Nancy was a devoted wife, loving mother, and exceptional Nana or Nunu depending on which set of grandkids you ask. Her family meant everything to her and...

Sep 29, 2022

Helen Louise Rensch was born in Omaha in 1939, joining older sister Harriet (who later went by Heidi).  The family soon moved to MInneapolis, where Helen and Harriet grew up. When the girls were in elementary school, they started taking piano lessons, which Helen, by her own telling, hated.  She did everything she could not to practice and begged...

Sep 27, 2022

Julie Ann Olson, age 60, of East Bethel, passed away unexpectedly on September 27, 2022.

Julie loved cooking and just spending time at the lake.  Most of all she loved being with her family and friends.

She is preceded in death by husband, Steve; and mother-in-law, Pat.

She is survived by daughters, Jillian...

Sep 25, 2022

Sheri Orlando, age 56, of Wyoming, MN, passed away on September 25, 2022.

She is preceded in death by father Daryl; brother, Lonnie.

She is survived by husband, Gordy; daughter, Danielle; son, David; mother, Martha; brother, Lyle.

A celebration of her life will be held 11-6 PM, on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at...

Sep 24, 2022

Audrey Behm, age 76 of Lino Lakes, MN passed away on September 24, 2022 after being able to spend time with her family. Audrey was a caring and loving woman who opened her heart to anyone who needed to be loved. She adored her five grandkids plus one that was adopted by marriage.  She loved to spend time watching her...

Sep 21, 2022

Bailey, Robin Joy (nee Wilhelmi)

December 12, 1961

September 21, 2022

Our sweet Robin bird

has left us too soon;

Consumed by cancer,

barely time for age to bloom.

We love you, We thank you

for the time we have had;

...

Sep 17, 2022

Claude E. Casoria, age 75 of Pine City, died peacefully on Saturday, September 17, 2022.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Marianne Casoria; grandparents, Alfed and Anna Gallinger, Oscar and Catherine Casoria.  He is survived by his brother, Mark Casoria; nephews, Christopher Casoria, Timothy (Christina) Casoria, Catherine (Mark) Kalland.

Graveside services will be...

Sep 17, 2022

Mickey J. Enfield, age 77, of Forest Lake, Minnesota died peacefully on Saturday, September 17, 2022 while surrounded by his family.

Mickey was born February 18, 1945 in Fergus Falls, Minnesota the son of Melvin and Gladys (Bosen) Enfield.  He attended school in the Fergus Falls area.  Following graduation, he furthered his education at Moorhead State University...

Sep 13, 2022

Leslie “Les” Oliver Gemmill Jr., age 78, of Columbus, MN changed his address to Heaven on September 13, 2022.

Despite a lengthy battle with his health, Les continued to shine his light and face each challenge with an amazing wit, sense of humor and love for his family.

Les and Aggie were proud business owners...

Sep 11, 2022

Betty Jane Nelson (nee Weir), age 91, formerly of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died Sunday, September 11, 2022.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Evelyn (Abell) Weir; husband, LeRoy William Nelson; son, William Roy Nelson; nine siblings.  She is survived by her children, Barb (Michael) Talley, Bruce Nelson, Brian (LeeAnn) Nelson, David (Vickey) Nelson; 12 grandchildren;...

Sep 10, 2022

Harold Junior Hills, age 89, of Columbus, Minnesota died unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, September 10, 2022.  Harold Junior was born to Harold & Luella (Grace) Hills.  He was born, raised and went to school in the Spooner/Shell Lake area.  Harold then joined the U.S Navy. In the four years that Harold was enlisted, he traveled and saw...

Sep 10, 2022

Beckie Bryant-Gordon of Linwood Township Minnesota, passed away on September 10, 2022.

You could always find Beckie in the kitchen. She loved cooking, food was her love language! Beyond food, Beckie loved her children, rocks, gardening, and feeding the wildlife she cultivated in her yard. Beckie grew up on a family farm in Taylors Falls, Minnesota, graduated...

Sep 9, 2022

Jonathon R. Rudquist, age 39, of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota died unexpectedly on Friday, September 9, 2022.  Jon was born February 27, 1983 in Fergus Falls, Minnesota the son of Daniel Timm and Kathy Rudquist.  He graduated from Cambridge High School, Class of 2001.  Following graduation, he attended Brown College where he studied computer technology.  Jon worked at Direct Resources...

Sep 7, 2022

Early morning on September 7, 2022, the Good Shepherd called Anita Crumb home at age 83.  She is survived by her husband, Richard Crumb; daughter, Helen (Dick) Crumb; grandson, David (Allison Bock) Schell; sisters, Carol Dupre, Marie (Donald) Peterson, Doris McClaine, and Donna Schlavin; brother, Paul (Joanne) Houle, as well as Rich’s children, Tovah (Lora Eckert) Rainsong, Kimberley John...

Sep 7, 2022

Barbara “Barb” A. Gajeski, age 81, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died Wednesday, September 7, 2022.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Rudy; parents, Michael and Johanna Jerina; son, James; and daughter, Renee. She will be deeply missed by her children, Jess (Tana), Kim (Shawn) Gillette, Tom (Jen); daughter-in-law, Becky; son-in-law, Kris Miller; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Pat Jerina; other family and friends.

Sep 5, 2022

Arlene A. Frederick (nee Jarski), age 87, of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, died peacefully on Monday, September 5, 2022.  She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Edna (nee Lueck) Jarski; grandson, Eric Frederick; siblings, Betty McIlwain, James Jarski.  She will be deeply missed by her husband of 67 years, Alvin; sons, Randy (Beth), Rick (Cheryl); grandchildren, Amy...

Sep 4, 2022

Shirley Lea Gillespie passed away peacefully on September 4th 2022, at her home in Linwood Township, with her family by her side.  Quite ironic, because her life was anything but peaceful and having family around her wasn’t always a comfort. But she could count on her children to be there for her, because to them, she was the finest...