Obituaries

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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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

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;

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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...