Obituaries

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.

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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.

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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...

Apr 21, 2019

Glenn O. Weeks, 81, of Hugo, Minnesota, went to Heaven on April 21st, 2019 surrounded by family after a 12 year battle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.

He was born to Mabel and Obert Weeks on October 28th, 1937 in Des Moines, IA.  He married Janet, the love of his life, on June 9th, 1957.  They have 3...

Apr 21, 2019

David Neumann, age 79, of Scandia, Minnesota, died, Sunday, April 21, 2019 while surrounded by his family.  David was a career Firefighter and Paramedic with the City of Saint Paul, retiring after 30 years of service.  He was also a certified Scuba Diver and Diving instructor and owner Minnesota Diving Supply.  He organized the first Underwater Recovery Unit for...

Apr 19, 2019

Justin Odie Cagle left this life surrounded by family in his home at Cherrywood Pointe in Forest Lake on April 19, 2019.  Born on June 14, 1928 in Seminole, Oklahoma he is preceded in death by parents Dave and Alene Cagle, wife Doris Helen (Nimmo) Cagle, sister Betty Bowen, brother Marion Thomas Cagle and daughter DeeAnn Gransee.  He is...

Apr 19, 2019

Arlyn E. Jensen, age 79 of Linwood, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Good Friday, April 19, 2019.  Arlyn was founder of A & C Metals and Sawing, Inc. in Blaine, Minnesota.  He is preceded in death by parents; wife, Janice in 2008; four siblings.  He will be dearly missed by his loving children, Kathleen, Jeffrey (Denise),...

Apr 18, 2019

Linda M. Elsenpeter, age 64, of Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota, passed peacefully at her home on April 18, 2019 from her seven-year battle with cancer.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Dorothy Brunjes; sister, Mary Ann.  She is survived by her husband, Bruce; daughters, Kristine (Tim), Jennifer (Kevin).  She was a dedicated employee of...

Apr 18, 2019

Karen M. King, age 58, of Scandia, Minnesota, died, Thursday, April 18, 2019 at Regions Hospital following a sudden and unexpected illness.  She was surrounded by her loving family at the time of her death.  Karen worked as a customer service manager for Ecolab for over 36 years.  The time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren brought the...

Apr 14, 2019

Phillip Hugo Isaacson, 71, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2019 in Grove City, Ohio. He was born, the oldest son, on August 15, 1947 in Cromwell, Minnesota to the late Hugo and Betty Isaacson. Phil was a 1965 graduate of Forest Lake High School.   He was a proud Army veteran who served a tour in Vietnam. He came...

Apr 12, 2019

Diane S. Alton, age 75, of Forest Lake, died, Friday, April 12, 2019 following a determined battle with Leukemia.  She will be deeply missed and remembered as a loving mother, grandma, sister and friend.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Maurine Kehr; great-grandson, Jaxon Alton; brother-in-law, Terrance Diegneau.  She is survived by her devoted children,...

Apr 12, 2019

James Lee Lautenschlager, age 70, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, passed away on April 12, 2019. James was born to Alex and Elsie Lautenschlager on January 25, 1949, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.  He is preceded in death by parents, Alex and Elise Lautenschlager; and sister, Judy Ziegenhagen.  Survived by friends, Mark Wilkas, Lisa Wilkas, Bob Shultz, Ed Hamil, Marsha Hamil, Doug Janu,...

Apr 9, 2019

Eileen M. (nee Foster) Hanley, age 97, Born August 22, 1921 to John and Stella Foster in Havre, Montana, passed away April 9, 2019; attended St Patrick’s Grade School and Washington High, then graduated from School of Cosmetology in 1941.  Preceded in death by son, John Hanley; grandson, Aaron Drews.  She is survived by husband, of 73 wonderful years,...