Obituaries

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...