Obituaries

Jun 22, 2019

Sandra “Sandie” Sue Tricker, age 79 of Nisswa, Minnesota, formerly Faribault, Minnesota, passed away on June 22, 2019 at Health East Hospice “The Pillars” in Oakdale, Minnesota.  Sandie was born October 31, 1939 in Faribault, Minnesota to Harold and Mabel (Rude) Hildebrandt.  She graduated Faribault Senior High School and went on to get her nursing degree at St. Mary’s...

Jun 21, 2019

Kyle Gene Olson, born October 10, 1963, died June 21, 2019 at 55 years, 8 months, 11 days. His illness, interstitial lung disease (ILD) took his life way too soon.  Born to Gene and Audrey (Dammann) Olson, Kyle was the 5th of 8 children.   He grew up in Stacy, Minnesota and graduated from North Branch High School in 1982. ...

Jun 19, 2019

John “Jack” C. Salverda, age 84, of Forest Lake, Minnesota.  John was born September 1, 1934 in McGrath Minnesota and passed away June 19, 2019.  He is survived by sons, John, Mark (Pam), Michael (Sandy), Matthew (Olga), Luke (Julie), and James (Vicky), daughters, Mary White and Julie (David) Lee; 28 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; former spouse, Virginia...

Jun 18, 2019

Harold “Hal” James Schardin of Columbus, Minnesota, passed into Heaven on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at Region's Hospital.  Hal Schardin was born October 3, 1950 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Harold and Emelia Schardin.  Hal was their only son and his dad passed away after a long fight with lung cancer when Hal was 12.

Hal graduated from...

Jun 15, 2019

Glen A. “Bud” Reed, age 87, of Wyoming, MN, died peacefully Saturday June 15, 2019 at Saint Joseph’s Hospital. He is survived by Maureen Sausen; daughter, Peg Sausen; granddaughter, Amanda Sausen; siblings, Rosemary (Ron) Masloski, Dorothy (Jim) West, Bruce (Carol) Reed; sisters-in-law, Grace (Dennis) Schultz, Nancy O’Connor, Bonnie Powers; and many beloved nieces, nephews, and friends. Preceded in death...

Jun 4, 2019

David Selander, age 47, of Lino Lakes, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on June 4, 2019.

David was born on December 20, 1971, in Saint Paul, Minnesota.  He graduated from Spring Lake Park High School in 1990.  David was always doing something whether it was working on a vehicle or helping a neighbor in need, and his passion for...

Jun 2, 2019

James E. “Jim” Bacigalupo, age 80, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died Sunday, June 2, 2019 after a long illness with copper myelopathy.  Jim was born April 26, 1939 in Saint Paul, Minnesota to John and Fern (Leischer) Bacigalupo.  Raised in a devout Catholic family, Jim served as an altar boy for daily mass at Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church...

May 24, 2019

Hanson, Wallace “Wally”, age 83 of Chisago City, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 24, 2019.  He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Glen; nephew, Kris. He is survived by his wife, Delores; children, Gordon (Sara) Lukkonen, Jerry (Deb) Lukkonen, Sandra Richardson, Thomas (Tammie) Lukkonen, Cheryl (Shawn) Hanson, Don Hanson; 9 grandchildren, 5 great...

May 23, 2019

Kempf, Gust Jr., age 90, of Aberdeen, South Dakota, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2019.

Gust was an avid sportsman, hunter, and golfer.  He not only was a professional boxer but was the founder of Kempf Paper Corporation.

He is preceded in death by his parents; sons, Marc Alan Kempf, David Kempf; grandsons, Jason...

May 10, 2019

Joyce Wiseman, age 75, of Lindstrom, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 10, 2019. Joyce had a great sense of humor was an all-around fun person to be with.  She loved spending time outdoors but most of all she loved her family.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Willard and Marie; sisters, Colleen Lewis, and Donna...

May 10, 2019

Anton “Tony” Alec Wicklander, age 65 of North Saint Paul Minnesota, died peacefully surrounded by his children on May 10, 2019.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Anton, Lillian; parents, Arthur, Leona; nephew Kenny Jay; granddaughters, Ashley; former spouse, Mary Wicklander (Narow). He was survived by his children, Shannon (Dan), Michelle (Jeff), Bobbi (Jim), Anton (Melissa), Johnny and...

May 9, 2019

Kathryn Pearl Olson, age 83, of Hugo, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2019. She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Emily McClaine; husband, Donald; and 12 siblings.  Kathryn is survived by children, Sue Olson, Kim Olson, Patrick William Olson; grandchildren; great grandchildren; nieces; nephews, other family members and friends.

A Celebration of...

May 5, 2019

Dan Beutel, age 66, of Wyoming, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2019 while surrounded by his closest family.  Dan was a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) and co-founder of North Metro Anesthesia.  In his downtime, he enjoyed reading, traveling to the North Shore, golfing and spending time outdoors.  Dan will be forever remembered for his wit and...

May 4, 2019

Bob Carlson, age 64, of Coon Lake, Minnesota, died while surrounded by his family on Saturday, May 4, 2019.  Bob was born, July 3, 1954 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the son of Curtis and Marlys (Troftgruben) Carlson.  Bob began his career as a mold maker with C&S Machine.  Later, he along with his father and brothers, founded St. Croix Forge;...

May 2, 2019

Bruce Kenneth Bellin, age 64 of St. Paul, Minnesota, died peacefully on May 2, 2019, surrounded for weeks by extended family in Sandy and Duane’s home. Bruce faced metastasizing ocular melanoma. He grew up as an avid 4-H-er in rural Fairmont, Minnesota, winning awards in baking and for his extensive and stunning insect collections. A gifted student, Bruce graduated...

Apr 28, 2019

Donald R. Krueger, May 13-1944-April 28, 2019, of Scandia, Minnesota.  Don was born in St. Paul, Minnesota to Earl R. and Dorothy A. (Betzold) Krueger.  Don attended St. Adalbert’s Catholic School and Mechanic Arts High School, followed by St. Paul Vocational School to become an electrician.  He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann, of 51 years; children, Robert...

Apr 26, 2019

Mary Ellen J. Berggren (Hapka) died suddenly on April 26, 2019 at age 76, after a brief illness. Preceded in death by her husband, Raymond (Gale); twin sons, Bradley and Scott; parents, Chester and Ella Hapka; brother, Don Hapka.  Survived by loving children, Kimberly (Paul Hasse), Philip (Lisa Szulga), Randy; grandson, Michael; fun-loving cat, “Tiggers”; sister-in-law, Darlene Hapka; brothers, Chet (Judy)...

Apr 25, 2019

Anne B. Eby, age 83, of Lindstrom, Minnesota, died peacefully on April 25, 2019.  She is preceded in death by her parents, and sister, Carol Flumbaum.  Anne is survived by husband, Gilbert Eby; son, Larry (Ginny) Eby; daughter, Janice (Daniel) Ahlfield, Elaine (Jon Kuss) Eby; brother, David (Alice) Flumbaum; grandchildren; and great grandchildren.

Private Memorial Services will...

Apr 23, 2019

God took Thomas Leon Boyer home on April 23, 2019 at 2:00 a.m. in Forest Lake, Minnesota.  Tommy was born August 7, 1937 in Crookston, Minnesota to Gladys and Gil Boyer.  He graduated from Climax High School in 1955, attended NDSU, owned/operated the Standard Service Station in Climax, and the Phillips 66 gas station in Crookston.  Tom was married...

Apr 22, 2019

Irene Clara Troje

Age 73, of Hugo. Peacefully passed away on April 22, 2019.  Preceded in death by her parents: Joe & Marie Hellerman; brothers: George (infant) and Roman; granddaughter: Stevie.  Survived by her husband of 39 years: Tom Troje; children: Bobby Bjerketvedt, Michele (Jim) Frahm, Lori Bjerketvedt (Ron); grandchildren: Kendra, Sarah, Ashley (Justin), Alex and Abby; great-grandchildren: Jax and...