Obituaries
John Tufts
Aug 19, 2019
John L. Tufts, age 93, of Lino Lakes, Minnesota, died, Monday, August 19, 2019 while surrounded by his family. John proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Private committal with full military honors will be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Minnesota. A complete notice will follow.
Mary Lou Simonson
Aug 17, 2019
Mary Lou Simonson, age 79, of Scandia, died, Saturday, August 17, 2019 while surrounded by her family at Birchwood Health Care Center. Mary Lou Simonson was a graduate of Stillwater High School in 1958 as Mary Louise Zimmer. She was raised in Marine on St. Croix and kindled an interest in Floyd Simonson who became her husband in 1961...
Irene Anderson
Aug 17, 2019
Irene Anderson (nee Larson), age 101, of Coon Lake, Minnesota, passed away August 17, 2019. She was born October 23, 1917 to G. Emil and Edna (Anderson) Larson. Irene graduated from Forest Lake High School, Class of 1935. She was employed at Benson & Petersons Dealership in Forest Lake as their personal bookkeeper. She was a life-long member of...
Alice Wilkinson
Aug 16, 2019
Alice J. Wilkinson, age 73, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died Friday, August 16, 2019. The family will greet friends from 5:00-8:00 p.m., Monday, September 9, 2019 at VFW Post 4210, 556 12th St SW, Forest Lake, Minnesota.
Charles Quast
Aug 12, 2019
Charles R. Quast, age 84, of East Bethel, Minnesota, passed away peacefully, Monday, August 12, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Katherine; wife, Darlene; great-granddaughter, Brooklynn Mae Tamm; brothers, Paul and Roger Quast. He is survived by his children, Chuck, Brian, Carrie (Jim) Allen; grandchildren, Angela (Jon) Tramm, Tyler Allen, Brindy (Mike) Falz; siblings,...
Robert Engquist
Aug 12, 2019
Robert “Bobby Dale” Engquist, Forest Lake, Minnesota., found peace in the arms of the Lord early Monday morning, August 12, 2019. Born March 6, 1947, Bob was the only son of Delores and C. Edgar Engquist. Entertainer and long-time voice of the Minnesota State Fair Bandshell, Bobby Dale loved time with family, trips to Hawaii with Susan and time...
Jeanette Marcott
Aug 10, 2019
Jeanette L. Marcott, age 95, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died Saturday, August 10, 2019 at the Birchwood Health Care Center. Jeanette Leona Marcott was born July 9, 1924, in Chisago City, Minnesota to Frithjof and Anna Irene (Nicklason) Wiberg. She was united in marriage to Floyd H. Marcott from Saint Paul, Minnesota. They had two children, Karen and Gordon. ...
Brian Tytor
Aug 4, 2019
Brian Tytor, passed away peacefully in his sleep of natural causes on August 4, 2019. He was preceded in death by parents, Ed & Florence Tytor; brother, Neal. He is survived by sisters, Trudy (Bob) Jischke of Sister Bay, WI & Gail (Bill) Nadon of Centerville, MN. Brian grew up on the family farm in Maplehurst Township, near Withee,...
Ardith Watson
Jul 30, 2019
Ardith grew up in Golden, Colorado. She assisted her grandmother, Marie Kristine Englin in managing the household and caring for her siblings because her mother, Adeline Anderson Nelson worked full time at Coors Porcelain plant to support the family. Ardith married Charles William “Bill” Watson on November 4, 1954. She and Bill had two daughters, Valorie and Sydni who...
Jay Hughes
Jul 23, 2019
Jay Hughes, age 60 of Little Canada, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on July 23, 2019. Jay proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a former 20 plus year employee of 3M, worked 10 years for the state with the mentally and physically challenged adults, owned multiple apartment complexes and other real-estate, and most recently he...
Bertram "Bert" Arkman
Jul 19, 2019
Bertram "Bert" L. Arkman, age 94, lifelong Scandia resident, died Friday, July 19, 2019 while surrounded by his devoted family. He is preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Audrey Arkman. He is survived by his nieces and nephews, Jim, Bill, David, Richard, Tim, Dennis, Susan, Kathy, Sharon, Christine, Mark; sister-in-law, Lois Johnson. Bert was born and...
Darrell Nihart
Jul 17, 2019
Darrell M. Nihart, age 70, of Rush City, Minnesota, died while surrounded by his family on Wednesday, July 17, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents, True and Agnes (Wiering); sister-in-law, Cindy Sax. He will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved him including his children, Brent (Jennifer Lidke), Andrea (Darrin) Stream; grandchildren, Autumn Stream,...
Leah Hillesheim
Jul 11, 2019
Leah Hillesheim, age 99, of Forest Lake, MN and Chisago City, MN. Leah was born 03/07/1920 in Sisseton, SD, she passed away peacefully in her sleep on 07/11/2019. Leah grew up in Redwood Falls, MN, received her nursing degree from St. Catherine’s in St. Paul, and her Master’s Degree in business from Mankato State University. She was preceded in...
Laurellen Halek
Jul 11, 2019
Laurellen Halek, beloved Wife and Mother, age 76, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, passed away on July 11, 2019. She is preceded in death by parents, Carl Sr. and Ruth Olson. She is survived by husband, George Jr.; daughter, Carlyn (Matt) and son, Loren (Jenna); brother, Carl Jr. (Andrea); nieces, RuthAnne and Gloria; many friends and extended family. Funeral Services...
Joyce Christenson
Jul 6, 2019
Joyce A. Christenson (nee Peterson), age 85, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2019 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Joyce was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Russell; children, Mark, Dianne Boege; grandson, Joshua Christenson. She is survived by her children, Steve (Jennifer), Nancy Jo (Dick) Christenson Westcott; grandchildren, Casey (Kirsten) Christenson, Elizabeth (Ryan) Maeder,...
Dolores "Del" Palmer
Jun 30, 2019
With profound sadness we announce the passing of Dolores, our loving, devoted mother and friend to all whose lives she touched. On June 30, 2019 Dolores left us while sleeping peacefully. She was a benevolent woman who chose to live life seeing only the good in others. She was devoted in a 68 yr marriage to Thomas "Tom". She loved...
Glenda Hansen
Jun 30, 2019
Glenda Kaye Hansen, age 78 of Ham Lake, Minnesota, died Sunday, June 30, 2019. She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Geraldine (nee Krob) Johnson. She is survived by her husband, Leslie Hansen; children, Cindy (Murray) Hermanson, Danny (Carrie) Peterson, Shelley (Ron) Nohre, Rhonda (John) Erickson, Christine (Mike) Myers; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; silbings, Edward V....
Joyce Hockensmith
Jun 27, 2019
Holy Mackerel Andy it’s a sad day for all feathered friends in Minnesota, Joyce Helen Hockensmith (91), a giant personality in a small package and bird lover extraordinaire, has flown south to her final nesting place. Mountains of sunflower seeds, gallons of nectar, the most unique bird houses and a glistening bird bath were just some of the features...
Ronald Fredericksen
Jun 26, 2019
Ronald L. Fredericksen, age 86 of May Township, Minnesota, died Wednesday, June 26, 2019. Ron was born February 2, 1933 in Saint Paul, Minnesota the son of Lee J. and Bernice (nee Bobleter) Fredericksen. He proudly served our country in the United States Air Force. Following his honorable discharge, he began a lifelong career as an insurance agent with...
Betty Legato
Jun 26, 2019
Betty A. Legato, age 66, of Linwood Township, Minnesota, died Wednesday, June 26, 2019. She is preceded in death by her parents, James L. and Emma Dell (nee Solem) Jespersen; brother, Bob Jespersen; sister, Wendy Dodge. She is survived by her children, Tisha (Jason) Torgerson, Rick Legato; grandchildren, Travis Torgerson, Trevor (Mallory) Torgerson, Trenton Torgerson, Kaitlyn Legato; siblings, Gary...
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