Obituaries

Jan 1, 2021

Jacqueline Ekvall, age 80, of East Bethel, died peacefully on Friday, January 1, 2021.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Elvina (Engebretson) Schultz; husband, Glenn; sister-in-law, Connie Schultz.  She will be deeply missed by her children, Wendy (Greg) Castellano, Craig (Carrina) Ekvall; grandchildren, Chris (Emily) , Mike, Ashley, Amanda; great grandchildren, Kaeden, Maggie; brother, Darryl...

Dec 31, 2020

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Bonita Rae Risnes, age 81, of Stacy, passed away...

Dec 27, 2020

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John A. Rudberg, age 95 of Wayzata, formerly from...

Dec 26, 2020

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Barbara Ann Christen,  79, of Eveleth, passed away peacefully on...

Dec 23, 2020

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Jonathan M. Hutchinson, of Columbus, Minnesota, died of a...

Dec 22, 2020

Laurine T. Burrer, age 91, of Wyoming, Minnesota, died Tuesday, December 22, 2020. She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Mary (Scully) McCurdy; husband, Alfred Burrer; daughter, Connie Burrer; brothers, George, Benedict, John.  She is survived by her children, Michael Burrer, Debra Dittberner, Cindy Burrer; grandchildren and great grandchildren; other family and friends.

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Dec 20, 2020

Bieniek, Rachelle M. age 57, of Hugo, passed away in her home on December 20, 2020, after a short and valiant battle against cancer.  She is preceded in death by her loving parents Robert and Sally; and too many dear members of the Rotty and Yetzer families to name.  She is survived by her beloved husband, caregiver, and lifetime...

Dec 18, 2020

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On Friday, December 18, 2020, Judith (Judy) Czeck, loving...

Dec 17, 2020

William A. Linder, of North Branch, Minnesota, died December 17, 2020; what a way to celebrate his 80th birthday, flying with the angels.  Bill was a proud veteran of the United States Navy.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Dorothy.  He is survived by his wife of 55 years, JoAnne; children, Todd (Wendy) Linder, Jill...

Dec 16, 2020

Heaven has called home our fishing guide extraordinaire.  After battling numerous health issues with a warrior's spirit, Michael T. Kane is now home. He passed away at the age of 82 at home while surrounded by family & blanketed in love by the ones whose lives he impacted the most on Wednesday, December 16th, 2020.  Michael was loved by so...

Dec 16, 2020

Brian E. Funkhouser, our amazing husband and father, age 43, of Lindstrom, Minnesota, died suddenly, Wednesday, December 16, 2020.  Brian was born November 15, 1977 in Fridley, Minnesota the son of James and Judith (Maynard) Funkhouser.  Brian attended Forest Lake High School.  Following high school, he married the love of his life, Leah Proulx.  They were united in marriage...

Dec 15, 2020

Janice “Jan” Rhoda, age 84, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home with family on December 15, 2020.  Jan was a proud mother of 7 children.  She enjoyed life and most of all loved spending time with her family.  Jan is preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Vera Sonmore; brother, David Sonmore; and nephew, Sean...

Dec 14, 2020

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Bernadell “Bernie” Bryant Olson was born February 10, 1939...

Dec 14, 2020

Raymond “Ray” Leland Stoe, age 86, passed away at his home in Lindstrom, Minnesota with family present on December 14, 2020, after battling MDS/AML leukemia for nearly two years. Preceded in death by his parents, Ole Anderssen Stoe and Alma Jensina (Hellesvig) Stoe as well as eight of his nine siblings.  Ray leaves behind a long-lasting legacy as a...

Dec 12, 2020

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Ronald Clement Gulasch- “Ol’ Houndog”, died Saturday, December 12,...

Dec 11, 2020

LeRoy A. Mann of Forest Lake MN went to be home with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ peacefully on December 11, 2020 at the age of 87.  He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 58 years, Nancy (Gerry) December 2013; brothers, Virgil and Ben.  He was an inspiration to all.  He will be missed by...

Dec 11, 2020

Matthew E. Vacinek, age 27, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, passed away Friday, December 11, 2020.  Matt was a graduate of Forest Lake High School, Class of 2011.  He enjoyed everything outdoors; fishing, walking, campfires and sports.  He is preceded in death by his grandparents, William and Ruth Carlson; uncles, Gary Vacinek and Bob Peterson; aunt, Lorie Carlson.  He will...

Dec 6, 2020

Darrell G. Jacobson Sr., age 83, of North Branch, passed away on December 6, 2020.  Darrell was “a jack of all trades, master of none.”  Preceded in death by wife, Carol; parents, Lester and Helen; sons, Robert and Douglas; brother, Kenneth.  Survived by sons, Barry, Michael, Jeff, Darrell Jr.; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; brother, Lonnie (Bobbie Jo); sisters,...

Dec 6, 2020

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Helen Louise Pape (she would say “like paper without...

Dec 3, 2020

Paul J. (Buzz) Branshaw, age 62 of Linwood Township, MN passed away unexpectedly December 3, 2020. Grew up in No. St. Paul, MN. Welder by trade. Loved hunting, fishing and recently traveling with his wife and dogs in their motorhome. Preceded in death by his parents, Ron and Harriet Branshaw. Survived by his wife Susan of 32 years and...