Obituaries

Feb 12, 2020

Frances M. LaFrance, age 79, of Fridley, died Wednesday, February 12, 2020.  Frances was born October 6, 1940 in Minneapolis, Minnesota the daughter of Alf and Frances (Hall) Enger.  She graduated from Patrick Henry High School.  Following high school, she was united in marriage to Harold E. Sorensen, the father of her children.  Frances worked for many years as...

Feb 8, 2020

Kenneth Robert Brisson, formerly of Forest Lake, died peacefully the evening of Saturday, February 8, 2020, at the age of 84.  He will be remembered as a fun loving, faithful family man, for fishing, hunting and playing the accordion in a variety dance band called the Triangles with his son and brothers in law.  Over the years, he worked...

Feb 7, 2020

Lyle Jerome Nelson, age 70, of Columbus, Minnesota, died peacefully on Friday, February 7, 2020 following a brief battle with cancer.  Lyle was born January 15, 1950 in Moorhead, Minnesota the son of Carl and Valborg (Anderson) Nelson.  He graduated from Moorhead High School, Class of 1968.  Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army where he proudly...

Feb 7, 2020

James “Jim” Wallar, long-time resident of Columbus, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 7, 2020 at the age of 65.  Jim was born in Minneapolis, MN, the second child of Mary (Webster) and William Wallar, and grew up in Richfield, MN with siblings Michael and Karen.  Jim joined the Army in 1971, completing his basic...

Feb 3, 2020

Robert Waryne Kopp, age 95, of Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota, died Monday, February 3, 2020 while surrounded by his family.  Bob and Lornell were both graduates of St. Paul Johnson High School, Class of 1942.  Following high school, Bob served our country during WWII as a B17 navigator in the United States Army Air Corp.  He flew 29...

Feb 2, 2020

Mary L. Rasmusson, age 81, of Chisago City, passed away on February 2, 2020.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 19001 Jackson St NE, East Bethel, MN 55011.  Family will be greeting friends one hour prior to the service.  Interment at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Cemetery....

Feb 1, 2020

Steven Arthur Bahr, age 64 of Forest Lake, died on February 1, 2020 at home while surrounded by his loving family following a courageous battle with cancer.  Steve is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years, Kris; their children, Bryan (Jodi), Jennifer (Michael) Hallingstad, Sarah Jane (Tom) Miller; six grandchildren, Alayna, Payton, Brogan, Vayda, Lucy, Landry, they were...

Jan 31, 2020

Bonnie Jemelka, age 73, of Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home on January 31, 2020.  She is preceded in death by parents, Wallace and Shirley Ahlm.  Survived by loving husband, Brian; children Jody (Jeff) Ham, Derek; siblings, Doniver (Jean) Ahlm, Renee (Bill) Waddell, Peggy Swenson, Jeff (Theresa) Ahlm; many nieces, nephews, other family members and...

Jan 29, 2020

David G. Larson was born June 11, 1942, in Columbus Township of Washington Co. He passed away unexpectedly on January 29, 2020, at his home in Stanchfield, Minnesota.

David was born June 11, 1942, in Columbus Township.  He attended Woodland Country School and later Forest Lake Elementary and graduated from Forest Lake High School.  He was the senior...

Jan 25, 2020

Sharon Louise (Walhus) Owens passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 25th, 2020 at the age of 80. Sharon is preceded in death by husband, Wendell; parents, James and Theresa; sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Lowell Selness; and nephew, Dennis.  Sharon is survived by sons, Michael, Wade, Christopher (Lisa), and Bradford (Jen); grandchildren, CJ, Jacob, Rohan, and Magnolia; and nephews,...

Jan 24, 2020

Sharon Marie Coulter (nee Pike), age 77, long time resident to Forest Lake, Minnesota, died January 24, 2020 at home while surrounded by her loved ones.  Sharon is preceded in death by her husband, Clyde; mother, Agnes; father, Don and brother-in-law, Ken Neeser.  She is survived by her daughter, Colette; son, Tom (Shawna); granddaughter, Shelby (Jordan Anderson); sister, Barb...

Jan 22, 2020

Ronald G. Sparrow, age 88 of Hugo, Minnesota died unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 22, 2020.  Ron was born March 21, 1931 in Kasson, Minnesota the son of Clayton and Kate (Dahlenberg) Sparrow.  The family moved to Hugo, Minnesota when Ron was eight years old.  He graduated from Centennial High School, Class of 1948.  Following high school, he worked on...

Jan 20, 2020

Floyd Bjornstern Bates, age 83, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, passed away on January 20, 2020.

Jan 3, 2020

Linda Omarie, age 62, of Wyoming, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 3, 2020.

She is preceded in death by her parents.  Linda is survived by husband, James; stepson, Aaron; siblings, Lenae (Debbie), Corey, Chris; many nieces and nephews, Alex, Mazie; other family members and friends.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00...

Jan 2, 2020

Dawn M. Gaalaas (nee Paul), age 44, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, passed peacefully while surrounded by her loving family, Thursday, January 2, 2020 following a hard-fought battle with breast cancer.  Dawn was a devoted wife, mother, daughter and sister who will be deeply missed by all.  She was a graduate of Forest Lake Area High School, Class of 93’. ...

Jan 2, 2020

William “Bill” Alan Rice, age 64, of Stacy (formerly North Branch), Minnesota, died peacefully surrounded by his wife and 3 children on Thursday, January 2nd, 2020 following a sudden illness that struck him the day after his 64th birthday.

Bill was born in St Paul, MN on Dec 13, 1955 to Edwin & Marian Rice. He was the...

Jan 1, 2020

Henry “Hank” Snell, age 81, of Saint Paul, Minnesota, died Wednesday, January 1, 2020. Hank is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Alice (Walter) Snell; grandson, Jonathon Burns; sisters, Charlotte Johnson Leivens, Ann Dehn; brothers-in-law, Orval Ekholm, Wesley Johnson.  He is survived by his wife, Shirley Snell; children, Kim (Richard) Jungbauer, Brenda (Chuck) Perpich, Keith Snell, Lisa...

Dec 29, 2019

Roger N. Strege, age 70 of Aitkin, Minnesota, formerly of Luck, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on December 29, 2019 after a brief battle of cancer.

Roger was extremely talented in automotive restoration and painting.  Roger’s painting and restoration skills can be seen throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin, most notably in Garrison, Minnesota where he restored the walleye overlooking Lake...

Dec 28, 2019

Charles “Charlie the Barber” Quernemoen was born on November 15th, 1937 in Appleton, Minnesota to John and Hanna Quernemoen. Charlie was the fourth and last child.

Charlie’s family moved to Chicago, Illinois when he was in 2nd grade and returned to Northeast Minneapolis when he was in 5th grade. He was in foster care during his teens...

Dec 22, 2019

Marilyn Duffy, age 87, of Forest Lake, died on Sunday, December 22, 2019.  She is preceded in death by her husband, George; parents; and sister, Beverly Pratt.  She is survived by sister, Betty; many nieces, nephews, other extended family and friends.

A celebration of life will be held in the spring.