Obituaries

Oct 30, 2019

Marianne Miller, age 90, of Stacy, died at home surrounded by family on Wednesday, October 30, 2019.  Marianne was born to Mary Ann and Harold Holte and attended catholic schools in St. Paul.  On January 8, 1949 she married Jerry and started their family.  In 1951 they moved to main street Stacy.  In 1963 they moved to their current home north...

Oct 21, 2019

Ferdinand Nowezki Jr., age 68, of Linwood Township, Minnesota, died Monday, October 21, 2019.  A Celebration of His Life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, November 1, 2019 at Eagle Brook-Lino Lakes Campus, 7775 20th Ave North, Lino Lakes, Minnesota.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the church.  A complete notice will...

Oct 21, 2019

Melissa Peterson, 37, died unexpectedly on Monday October 21, 2019 at her home in Isanti, Minnesota; where she lived with her husband, Keith and boys, Jack and Daniel Hayes.  Melissa recently graduated from nursing school in May, passing her nursing boards in June. She officially started as a nurse in July at Mercy Hospital. Melissa was a hard worker,...

Oct 16, 2019

Robert Jambor was born in 1934 in St. Paul MN.  He grew up in the west 7th neighborhood with his parents Tony and Julia Jambor.  His first fishing partner was his brother Tony Jambor Jr.  Bob married his first wife Janette and they were married for 5 years when she passed unexpectedly.  Bob was a longtime employee of Farwell...

Oct 16, 2019

Evangeline Della Moore was born on June 27, 2012.  She was eagerly welcomed by Mom, Dad, and big sisters, Hannah and Sophia.  Evangeline quickly became our “Jelly Bean.”  Evangeline had an adventurous spirit and enormous servant heart from the start.  There was nothing that she wasn’t excited to try, and she would always try to bring everyone on the...

Oct 13, 2019

Jennie Elizabeth Schell-Gremmer was born September 9, 1958 in Minot, North Dakota to Lewellyn and Frances (Wilkie) Schell.  She attended St. Leo’s Catholic Elementary School in Minot, North Dakota and graduated from South Fargo High School in Fargo, North Dakota.  Jennie attended and graduated from Humboldt Dental School in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Jennie worked for Purolator Courier and...

Oct 13, 2019

Ardelle M. Wittwer, age 93, of Columbus, Minnesota, died Sunday, October 13, 2019.  Ardelle was a generous woman who gave lovingly of her time and gifts.  She enjoyed long walks, reading, cooking and baking; especially her famous Christmas cookies.  She also enjoyed going deer and bear hunting with her sons.  Ardelle is preceded in death by her parents, Oscar...

Oct 13, 2019

Warren Gladitsch, age 91, of Forest Lake, passed away on October 13, 2019 after a short illness.  He was born on the family farm near Vesta Minnesota in 1928 to Sophia and Martin Gladitsch.  He had many fond memories of life on the farm with his older sister Fern and his younger brother Miles.  Some of his fondest memories...

Oct 9, 2019

Tamara Walters, age 59, of Fridley, formally of Duluth, went to be with the Lord on October 9, 2019.  She was a loving mother and grandmother and spent her life in praise and worship.  She is survived by her children, Steven, Jennifer, Marshal (Emily), Emily; and four grandchildren.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m.,...

Oct 8, 2019

Linda Wyona Groeneweg was born, August 21, 1934 at the Trinity Hospital in Ashland, Wisconsin.   She passed away at the age of 85, on Tuesday, October 8, 2019.  She weighed 2lb. 14 ½ oz.  She was the first daughter of Reuben and Agnes Wicklund of Mason, Wisconsin.  Linda attended Becker grade school through 8th grade and walked the 1...

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.

By...

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...