Obituaries

Feb 27, 2020

Sharon Gaisbauer, age 77, of Lindstrom, formerly of Madelia, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2020.

She is preceded in death by parents, Melvin and Jennie Burley; son, Jeff Graves; and grandson, Grant Graves. She is survived by husband, Tony; daughters, Shari (Randy) Olson, Tammy (Jim) Ambrose; stepchildren, Scott Gaisbauer, Jeff Gaisbauer, Stephanie (Ed) Sierra, Tiffany (Josh)...

Feb 26, 2020

Ann H. Schneider, age 88 of Forest Lake, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2020 surrounded by family.

Ann was born in Boston, Massachusetts, attended Our Lady of Grace and graduated from Everett High School in 1948. She worked for JB Hudson Jewelers in Minneapolis, for many years.   She was a devoted volunteer serving in the...

Feb 26, 2020

Following a 20 year courageous battle with ovarian cancer, Suzanne Faye Berry, age 70, of Wyoming, MN, died February 26, 2020 at her home in Wyoming while holding her devoted husband’s hand until she left this world to join Jesus in Heaven. Her funeral will be held Monday, March 2, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Faith Lutheran Church, 886...

Feb 22, 2020

Richard Morrison Donlin was born on June 17, 1934, in Excelsior, Minnesota, to Joe and Stella (Nelson) Donlin.  Dick was raised on a dairy farm and delivered milk by truck, bike, even by sleigh on Lake Minnetonka, and was known to run everywhere, earning him the nickname "Dickie Dasher".  Dick graduated from Excelsior High School and went on to...

Feb 17, 2020

Donald A. Johnson, age 88, of Stacy, Minnesota, died peacefully February 17, 2020.  Don proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict in the United States Army.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Hans and Lucille (Poole) Johnson; wife, Colleen Johnson.  He will be deeply missed by his wife, Jean Johnson; children, Stephanie Kamprud, Stephen Johnson, Shannon...

Feb 16, 2020

Lynne Kennedy, age 71, of Forest Lake, formerly from Luck, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully from Alzheimer's disease on February 16, 2020, as her husband walked into church to pray for her.

Lynne was a dedicated Twins fan and called herself a “jack of all trades, master of none.”  She loved acting and was involved with her community...

Feb 14, 2020

Galen Dahlberg Sr., age 79, of Lindstrom, passed away peacefully at home on February 14, 2020.

Galen was known for being a hard worker.  When he wasn’t working, he was cutting wood, working on cars or building fish houses when the kids were growing up. He enjoyed fishing, winter and summer.  After retiring he would be found...

Feb 13, 2020

Lyndsey Weller, age 31, of Lindstrom, passed away suddenly on February 13, 2020.

She is preceded in death by grandma, Ann (Richard) Smith; great grandparents, Rose (George) Abdella, Dorothy (Jack) Minogue, Fran (Francis) Gross, Viola (Emmett) Weller; and nieces, Elliana and Isabella Weller.  Survived by parents, Donn (Diana) Weller; brother, Anthony (Ashli); nieces, Johanna, Lilliana; nephew, Emmett; grandparents,...

Feb 13, 2020

Marilyn Sauro, age 84, of Shoreview, formerly from St. Paul, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2020.

Born and raised on the East Coast; New Jersey and Pennsylvania.  She graduated from Frankford HS, Chestnut Hill School of nursing and Temple University, all in Philadelphia, PA.  Marilyn met Nicholas Sauro and moved to St. Paul, MN in 1967. ...

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...