Obituaries

Jan 21, 2022

Eileen Mildred Ramse, age 78, of Wyoming, Minnesota, died, Friday, January 21, 2022.  Eileen was a beloved elementary school educator, teaching first and second grade students in Hugo and Vadnais Heights for 27 years. She was an active member of St. Paul Lutheran Church where she played piano, reading lessons and liked being a member of the congregation.  In...

Jan 16, 2022

Randal (Randy) Lee Packard, age 60, of East Bethel, MN, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022 at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN from complications of kidney disease.

Randy was born on October 15, 1961 at the Fort Ord Army Hospital in California to William and Edith (Mitchell) Packard. With his father a member of the U....

Jan 14, 2022

Scanlon, Jerome “Jerry”, age 92, of Forest Lake, passed on Friday, January 14, 2022.  Jerry will be remembered for the love of music he shared with his students and later with his fellow residents.  He started piano lessons at the age of 16, which inspired a degree in music education.  He played piano, violin, clarinet, many other instruments, directed...

Jan 10, 2022

Arthur “Art” M. Munger, age 96, of Hugo, passed away peacefully on his birthday, January 10, 2022.

Art proudly served his country as a United States Marine in the battle of Iwo Jima during World War II.  He then joined the St. Paul Police from 1955-1976 where he was also a member of the St. Paul Police...

Jan 8, 2022

Katherine “Katie” Bebinger, 32, passed away peacefully on January 8th, 2022 after a three-year long fight with ovarian cancer. Katie grew up in Ramona and graduated Ramona High School in 2007. She later graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Management from Cal Poly Pomona and immediately began her career. Katie worked at various stadiums around the country as...

Jan 8, 2022

Velma E Brinker, beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, passed on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at the age of 101 years old in Forest Lake, Minnesota while surrounded by her family.  Blessed with a long life, she will be forever loved and missed by many.

Velma was born July 4, 1920 on a farm in...

Jan 8, 2022

John “Jack” Stanley Schloesser was born January 12, 1948 in Shakopee, Minnesota to John and Ida Schloesser.  He first lived on a farm in Webster, Minnesota until the family moved to South St. Paul where he grew up and attended South St. Paul schools where he graduated.

After high school graduation, Jack joined the Marine Corps and...

Jan 7, 2022

Jeannette C. Lewis, age 86 of Forest Lake, Minnesota; died while surrounded by her family on Friday, January 7, 2022.  She grew up on the Iron Range and moved to the Twin Cities area in 1960.  Jeannette enjoyed painting, sewing, baking and gardening; but above all it was the time spent with her beloved family and friends that gave...

Jan 7, 2022

Joseph Michael Marsala, age 50, of Center City, MN, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2022, after an extended battle with complications from Covid-19.  He is survived by wife, Michelle; children, Alyson, Rachel, Logan; grandchildren, Melissa, Katherine; parents, Madalene and Herb; sister, Michelle; brother, Anthony (Kandice); sister, Sarah (Beth); many nieces and nephews, other family members and friends.

Jan 4, 2022

Irene D. Nelson (Sobkowiak), age 94 of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died peacefully at Birchwood Care Center on January 4, 2022.  Born in St. Paul, graduating from St. Adalbert School and St. Agnes High School, she moved to Chisago County in 1946, and then to Washington County in 1975.

She married Henry G. Arth of Columbus Township in...

Dec 30, 2021

Florence (Minor) Smith, age 99 years and 7 months, of Anoka, died on December 30, 2021.

Florence was born May 10, 1922 in Monticello, MN.  She married Jack Smith of Monticello on October 21, 1940 in Yuma, AZ.  Preceded in death by her husband; granddaughter, Desiree Dahline; and brother, Bernard Minor.  Florence is survived by her children,...

Dec 29, 2021

Marlene “Mar” Lois Schultz, age 84, of Forest Lake, originally from St. Paul, passed away after a short illness on December 29, 2021.  Mar was one of six children.  She had a love for the outdoors and that translated in her meticulous yard.  She enjoyed playing slots and fast cars; her Firebird and 67 impala convertible, to name a...

Dec 27, 2021

Jonathan Francis Smith Mikres, Sr. IT Administrator and lifelong resident of Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on December 27, 2021 at the age of 39.

Jon was born in St. Paul, MN on July 29, 1982.  He graduated from White Bear Lake High School in 2001.  Jon continued on to graduate with a Bachelor of Science from Buena...

Dec 27, 2021

Donald Arthur Alfred, age 77, of Forest Lake, MN, passed away on December 27, 2021.  He is preceded in death by parents, Dudley and Verna; brothers, Tom (Sharon), and Gary.  He is survived by children, Heather (Matt) Linder, Dan, Tracy (Mike) Lubovich; grandchildren, Greta, Matthew, Louisa, Eva, Asher, Piper, Frankie; sister in law, Connie; other family members and friends....

Dec 22, 2021

David L. "Herbie" Herber, age 63, of Big Marine Lake, Minnesota. Retired UAW Auto Worker after 43 years of service and  former co-owner of Big Marine Lake Store. Born 7/29/58. Died peacefully on 12/22/21. Preceded in death by father, Francis & grandparents.  David was the oldest child born to Francis and Darlene Herber. He grew up in Maplewood, MN where he was a...

Dec 22, 2021

Joanne R. Czeck, age 88, of Forest Lake, Minnesota,died peacefully while surrounded by her family on Wednesday, December 22, 2021.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Emma Kampa; husband, Norbert; daughter, Mary; 9 siblings.  She will be deeply missed by her children, Doug (Maria), Susan (Richard) Menk, Judy (Rick) Schwab, Ann, Joe (Debbie), Terri (Tony)...

Dec 20, 2021

Dory John Kazmierczak passed away surrounded by family on Dec. 20, 2021 at his home in Scandia, MN at the age of 88. Known for his craftsmanship and willingness to help others, he will be remembered as a lover of Polka music and card games, a hardworking handyman, and a beloved husband, father, and grandfather.

Dory was...

Dec 19, 2021

David D. Valentine, age 78; formerly of Saint Paul, Minnesota, died Sunday, December 19, 2021.  Private services at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

Dec 17, 2021

Robin "Rob" Weeda, age 66, of Stacy, Minnesota died peacefully December 17, 2021. Rob was a beloved father, grandfather, brother and son. Rob was an avid outdoorsman. He loved hunting and walking in the woods, fishing, golfing, and riding his snowmobile and motorcycle. As a little child, Rob walked the trails and river banks near Fairbanks, Alaska hunting and...

Dec 15, 2021

Charlene Malenfant Bergerson passed away on Wednesday, December 15 at age 78. After facing the challenges of Multiple Sclerosis for nearly 20 years with courage and determination, she is now at peace. All those who knew her will miss her friendship, fortitude, beauty, and fantastic sense of humor.

Charlene is survived by her son, Paul Petrella (Ed...