Obituaries

Oct 7, 2019

Clarence Joseph Lauer, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died peacefully in his sleep on October 7, 2019, at the age of 97, in his daughters’ home in Kettle River, Minnesota.

Clare was born January 15, 1922, in Cambridge, Minnesota, to Albert and Amy Lauer.  He lived in several places in his early growing up years.

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Oct 5, 2019

Michael "Mike" Carl Runtsch (63) was born on February 1, 1956 in Austin, MN to Lawrence "Larry" and Margaret Runtsch. After a brief journey with cancer, he went to live with the Lord on August 29, 2019 at 7:00 a.m. in Forest Lake, MN.  He will be remembered as a very adventurous and supportive dad, husband, brother, and son. ...

Oct 5, 2019

Irene M. (nee Carr) Balzart, age 94, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2019.  Irene was born July 13, 1925 in Saint Paul, Minnesota.  She was a woman ahead of her time.  She worked with Howard Hughes in San Diego, California as a Rosie Riveter during WWII.  Following the war, she moved back to Saint...

Oct 5, 2019

Our handsome and talented Giovanni “Gino” “Gio” Angelo Polleri, age 18, of Lino Lakes, Minnesota, passed away on October 5, 2019.  He is preceded in death by his sister, Bianca; grandmother, Barbara Polleri; and bonus grandfather, Del Schmidt.  Gino is survived by his bonus father, Roger Schmidt and mother, Dr. Rolanda Schmidt; siblings, Kye, Ashley, Quentin, Ellen, Emily, Jayla;...

Oct 5, 2019

Juanita Gausman passed away peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus on Saturday, October 5, 2019.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Ray and two grandchildren.  She is survived by her six children; 15 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one sister.  A Celebration of Her Life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 12, 2019 at the...

Oct 5, 2019

Irvin Leonard Hanson, age 72, of Wyoming, Minnesota; formerly of Stillwater, Minnesota, was called home to his Father, Saturday, October 5, 2019.  Irvin is preceded in death by his parents, Sylvester and Viola; step-mother, Jackie; granddaughters, Summer and Savanna.  He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Carol; their three children, Rhonda, Karen, Ronald and their spouses;...

Oct 5, 2019

Louis Larkey, age 80 of Scandia, Minnesota passed away on August 2, 2019. “Louie” was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on May 5, 1939 to George and Emma Larkey.   He had three brothers and one sister.  (John, George, Richard and Rose Marie) Louie was the third from the oldest sibling.

He graduated from Johnson High School in...

Oct 5, 2019

Patricia Carlene Henderson, age 87, of Forest Lake, died peacefully at her home on October 2, 2019 following a period of failing health. Patricia was born in Brooklyn, New York, on June 22, 1932, daughter of the late Francis Joseph O’Hagan II and the late Ida Harriette Reynolds. Pat’s passions included gardening, knitting, traveling, and her family. She is...

Oct 1, 2019

Marjean Irene Jaeb (nee Czichotzki), age 88, of Wyoming, MN passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on October 1, 2019.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and Margaret (Lambert) Czichotzki; Daughter, Marie Jaeb; sister, Donna (Kenneth) VanTassel; Grandson, Matthew Duane Jaeb.  Survived by her loving husband Daniel of 65 years and their children:  Margaret (Gary) VanTassel,...

Sep 26, 2019

Janet Mae Kamph (nee DeLuca), age 87, of Wyoming, Minnesota; formerly of Detroit, Michigan, died peacefully while surrounded by her family and friends on Thursday, September 26, 2019. Janet was born August 21, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Ralph and Agnes (Cavanaugh) DeLuca. She will be forever remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mom, grandma and...

Sep 24, 2019

James "Jim" Young, age 72 of Hugo, Minnesota, died Tuesday, September 24, 2019.  He was the former co-owner of Lincoln Landscaping and former owner/operator of Young Excavating in Hugo, MN.  Known as “Inappropriate Jim” to his poker friends, a flirtatious teaser of waitresses and master Uno cheater.  Jim was the third of nine children born to Byron “Barney” Young...

Sep 24, 2019

In loving memory Mary Ann Oswald, 83, of Maplewood, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019 with many family members by her side. She was born in St. Paul on Oct. 5, 1935. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She also loved the Minnesota Twins, watching...

Sep 19, 2019

Delora A. Hibbard, age 88, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 19, 2019.

Delora Hibbard was born in Clinton Township, Barron County, Wisconsin on August 26, 1931 to Carl and Irene Dahlberg while they resided in Poskin, Wisconsin.  Graduated from Forest Lake High School in 1950.  Married Harvey Lindgren and had 5 children, Bonnie Lindgren,...

Sep 18, 2019

Gordon “Gordy” L. Maier, age 78, of Wyoming, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on September 18, 2019.  Gordy proudly served in USAF and worked at 934th Airlift Wing.  He is preceded in death by wife, Rita; son, Wayne; and sister, Eleanor Amundson.  Gordy is survived by his children, Karl (Katy), Traci (Rodney) Besch, Joleen (Tom) Thordson; grandchildren, Kasey (Tim) Morton, ...

Sep 13, 2019

Danna J. Feldmann, “the life of the party”, passed away at the age of 70 on Friday, September 13, 2019.  Danna was a graduate of Forest Lake High School, Class of 1966.  She worked in real estate of over 34 years; spending a great portion of the time at Centennial Real Estate and most recently at Midwest Realty.  She...

Aug 31, 2019

Patricia V. Buska, age 85, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died Saturday, August 31, 2019.  In honoring Patricia's wishes, no formal services will be held.

Aug 27, 2019

Theresa Jo Negen, 55, of Stacy, Minnesota, victoriously won her battle with lung cancer on August 27th, 2019.

Theresa, better known as “Loafie”, was a friend to many from bearded dragons to chinchillas and humans alike! She had a love for helping others and spreading genuine laughs and smiles, wherever she went. You could always find her...

Aug 27, 2019

Mary Lauer, age 91, of Forest Lake, Minnesota passed away on August 27, 2019 surrounded by family.  Mary was born to George and Mary Carlson in St. Paul.  She was raised as a child in Marine on Saint Croix, MN.  She attended grade school in Marine through eighth grade and graduated from Stillwater, MN.  After graduating went to work...

Aug 27, 2019

Walter (Bud) Miller, age 85 of Forest Lake, quietly passed away on the morning of August 27, 2019 at his home. Walt was employed by St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance for 35 years and later at Ace Hardware of Forest Lake. His career led him to places like Richmond, Virginia and Washington, D.C., but eventually brought him back...

Aug 24, 2019

Michael James Steiner, age 57, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died Saturday, August 24, 2019 while surrounded by his family following a brief battle with cancer.  Mike was born, September 27, 1961 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the son of Joseph and Dorothy (nee Sauerwein) Steiner.  He attended Mahtomedi High School.  Following high school, he began working in construction before finding...