Obituaries

Ronald Sparrow

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...

Floyd Bates

Jan 20, 2020

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

Linda Omarie

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...

Dawn Gaalaas

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’. ...

William "Bill" Rice

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...

Henry Snell

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...

Roger Strege

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...

Charles Quernemoen "Charlie The Barber"

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...

Marilyn Duffy

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.

Helen Kieffer

Dec 22, 2019

Helen Kieffer, age 84, of Forest Lake, Minnesota passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 22, 2019.

Frances Kroska

Dec 20, 2019

Frances C. Kroska, age 81, of White Bear Lake, Minnesota, loving wife, mother, grandma, great-grandma, died peacefully on Friday, December 20, 2019 while surrounded by her family.  She is preceded is death by her parents, Michael and Carmen (Madia) Cocchiarella.  She will be deeply missed by her devoted husband of 62 years, Dames; children, Linda (Tom) Holeman, Richard (Sherry)...

Clinton Hakamaki

Dec 19, 2019

Clinton Hakamaki, age 85, of Stacy, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family on Thursday, December 19, 2019.  Clinton proudly served in the United States Air Force.  He was a longtime truck driver and would travel all around to get to a good tractor show.  He is preceded in death by his parents and wife, Jane “Judy”.  He...

Clarence Hanson

Dec 17, 2019

Clarence Hanson, age 82, of Columbus, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.  He is preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Sophie and Margaret.  He is survived by wife of 60 years, Mary; children, Barbara (Rick), Michael, John (Jean), Nancy (Todd); grandchildren, Jacob (Katie), Anna, Mark, Tanner, Blake; great-grandchildren, Niklas, William,...

Helen Lamb

Dec 16, 2019

Helen M. Lamb age 71 of Wyoming, Minnesota, died peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on Monday, December 16, 2019.  Helen is preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Marcella (Kubesh) Havel; daughter-in-law, Joni Lamb; K9 pal, Teddy the Bear.  She will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved her including her husband of 53...

Sandra Smith

Dec 15, 2019

Sandra C. Smith, age 78 of   Marine on St.  Croix, Minnesota, died peacefully, surrounded by    family on December 15, 2019 after complications from open heart surgery. Sandy is preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Mildred Hawthorne; brothers Donald and Charles; sister, Diane. She is survived by her beloved husband of 58 years, Charlie; their children, Rick (Kim),...

Celeste Jensen

Dec 15, 2019

Celeste J. Jensen, age 92, of Chisago City, Minnesota, died peacefully while surrounded by family on Sunday, December 15, 2019 following a short battle with cancer.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Russell; daughter, Ann “Cookie” Morse; nine siblings.  She will be deeply missed by her children, Ray Jensen, Marty (Mary) Jensen, Ruthanne Schulz-Jensen, Kathy (Larry) Cornell,...

Donald Parsons

Dec 13, 2019

Donald J. Parsons, age 77, of Hugo, Minnesota, died peacefully while surrounded by his family on Friday, December 13, 2019 following a short battle with brain cancer.  Don generously gave of his time and talents in the Hugo community; serving on the Hugo Fire Department for 20 years and as a 50+ year member of American Legion Post 620. ...

Thomas Docken

Dec 9, 2019

Thomas Lloyd Docken was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on May 26, 1946; he graduated from Roosevelt High School and Augsburg College before joining the United States Air Force.  He passed away at his longtime home in Linwood Township on Monday, December 9, 2019.  He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 39 years, Nancy Jane Docken (Alstrup)...

Father Paul Casper

Dec 5, 2019

Fr. Paul Casper, SCJ, died, December 9, 2019. He was 89.  Originally from St. Paul, MN, Fr. Paul, did his seminary studies at Sacred Heart Monastery and was ordained in 1957. As did many of the newly ordained, he spent his first years teaching in the minor seminary. He focused on Latin and religion, and also served as dean...

Vernon Montzka

Dec 5, 2019

Vernon Glen Montzka, age 64, long time resident of Wyoming, left his earthly home for his heavenly home December 5th, 2019.  His heart gave out, and he passed peacefully and without struggle.  No more pain and suffering. Vernon is preceded in death by his parents, Glen and Mary Jean.  Survived by wife of 43 years, Julie; son, Jethro (Joy),...