Obituaries

Gloria J. Westlund

Gloria J. Westlund

Mar 1, 2023

Gloria J. Westlund, age 87, of Stacy, Minnesota, died peacefully on March 1, 2023.  Gloria was born April 25, 1935, to John H. and Adelaide (Matton) Lammert in Rice Lake, Wiscsonsin.  Gloria married Warren Westlund on December 19, 1953 at the lutheran church in Wyoming, Minnesota.  After Warren served in the Army, based in Alaska, they returned to Minnesota and...

Eloise Ann Benoy (Engler)

Eloise Ann Benoy (Engler)

Feb 25, 2023

Eloise Ann Benoy (Engler)

After 94 remarkable years, Eloise passed peacefully while surrounded by family on February 25, 2023.  She was born on July 17, 1928. Eloise lived almost her entire life in Forest Lake, MN.  She is survived by her four children, Dwight (Patricia), Monte, Karen, and Brian (Deb).  She has nine grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. She is...

Melissa D. Thompson

Melissa D. Thompson

Feb 22, 2023

Melissa Dee "Missy" Thompson

Melissa "Missy" Thompson, 68, of Chisago City, MN, died Feb. 22, 2023, at Fairview-University Medical Center in Minneapolis.

She was born April 14, 1954, in Rice Lake, WI, to Gene and Edwin Thompson and was raised in Dallas, WI, before moving to Hoyt Lakes, MN.

Missy married Ed Hustad on Aug. 28, 2000, in Maui, Hawaii....

Virginia A. Clark

Virginia A. Clark

Feb 21, 2023

Virginia A. Clark, age 75, formerly of Harris, Minnesota, died peacefully on Tuesday, February 21, 2023.  Virginia was born January 28, 1948 in Wadena, Minnesota the daughter of Charles and Marian (nee McDonald) Plautz.  She graduated from high school in the Wadena area and went to study cosmetology.  She was united in marriage to Robert Louis Clark on May 31,...

Darlene M. Lutz

Darlene M. Lutz

Feb 18, 2023

Darlene Marie Lutz, 88 of Chisago, Minnesota, passed away on February 18, 2023, in Blaine, Minnesota.  Darlene exuded love for her family and was always there for a laugh, a conversation, a meal out, or a trip to Cossettas.

 

She lived her life to the fullest exemplifying spunk, love for life, and resilience which shone through to her determination...

David V. Smith

David V. Smith

Feb 18, 2023

David Vincent Smith, born August 28, 1935, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on February 18, 2023.

David was a graduate of Washburn High School (Class of 1954) in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He attended the University of Minnesota, and received his bachelor’s degree in Forestry, which he parlayed into a successful career with the U.S....

Carol A Trebelhorn

Carol A Trebelhorn

Feb 18, 2023

On February 18, 2023, Carol Trebelhorn passed away at the age of 74 following a fierce battle to recover from multiple strokes.

Carol Ann Trebelhorn (nee Schwecke) was born on April 29, 1948 to John and Margaret (Mattes) Schwecke.  Carol was the youngest of six children in the family.  She grew up in Winthrop, Minnesota and truly enjoyed her small-town...

Bruce C. Lindholm Sr.

Bruce C. Lindholm Sr.

Feb 17, 2023

Bruce Charles Lindholm, Sr., of Forest Lake, Minnesota went home to glory on February 17, 2023. He was 87 years old.

Bruce was born on May 26, 1935, to parents, Joel and Caroline Lindholm. He graduated from high school in 1954 from Moose Lake High School where he was a three-sport letterman. He starred on the football team in particular...

Elna M. Gunderson

Elna M. Gunderson

Feb 16, 2023

ArsenalElna Gunderson, age 96, of McIntosh, Minnesota; formerly of Fosston, Minnesota and the Forest Lake area, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at McIntosh Senior Living. A visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at the Carlin Funeral Home in Fosston.

A funeral...

Marlowe R. Schultz

Marlowe R. Schultz

Feb 13, 2023

Marlowe R. Schultz I, age 91, of Forest Lake, formerly of St. Paul, passed away on February 13, 2023. 

He was a union worker and retired from the city of St. Paul after 25 years.

Marlowe is preceded in death by his son, Marlowe II; parents, Reinhardt and Bessie; sister, Lorna Mae Killa; and brother, Donald.

He is survived by...

William "Bill" Carlson

William "Bill" Carlson

Feb 6, 2023

William "Bill" Carlson, age 74, of Forest Lake, formerly of St. Paul, passed away peacefully from dementia on February 6, 2023.

Bill was a devoted husband; High School sweethearts and married to the love of his life. Together, they built a loving family and shared his love for cars as avid street rod collectors and MSRA members. Some of his...

Roger J. Slater

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

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