Obituaries

Aug 23, 2018

Robert O. Schneider, age 86 of Forest Lake MN, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2018 surrounded by family. Bob was born in St. Paul, attended Sacred Heart school, and graduated from St. Thomas Academy in 1950. He started his career working for Northwest Airlines, then proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict....

Aug 20, 2018

Pearl Petzka-Hartmann, age 104, of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2018, while holding her daughters hand.  Pearl was a registered nurse at District Memorial Hospital in Forest Lake and Birchwood Nursing Home.  She was also very active at the Church of St. Peter in Forest Lake, and throughout the community.  Preceded in death by her husband,...

Aug 13, 2018

With great sadness and heavy hearts we must announce the unexpected passing of our beloved Daughter and Sister Tamara Lynn (aka Tia...aka Ra Ra...aka Lisa's "little peppermint patty").

Tamara was a wonderful person with a big personality!! She was also a very talented musician who excelled on the trumpet and could easily hold...

Aug 12, 2018

Eugene “Gene” J. Brennhofer, age 88 of Grand Rapids, MN formerly St. Paul, MN passed away peacefully on August 12, 2018.  Eugene “Gene” J. Brennhofer was born March 13, 1930 to John and Dorothy Brennhofer. He grew up with siblings, Phyllis, Jack and Dave and graduated from North St. Paul High School.  Gene was drafted and graduated from Fort...

Aug 8, 2018

Miller, Debbie, age 64 of Hugo, died Wednesday, August 8, 2018. She is survived by husband Bob; children Joel & Andrea; step-daughters Molly (Stephen), Kristine; 10 grandchildren; sisters & brother Ronnie, Nancy (Greg), Jill (Joe); step-sister Jean; many nieces & nephews. Preceded in death by son Brent; parents Lyle & Mae; stepfather Walter. Celebration of Life 4-8 PM Monday...

Aug 5, 2018

Williamson, Betsy, age 80 of Wyoming, passed peacefully August 5, 2018 surrounded by family & friends. Preceded in death by husband David; mother Olive Oechslie.  Beloved mother of Pam Thomson, Paul; grandchildren, Axie and Abby Thomson; other family and friends. Memorial Service 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 9 at Wyoming United Methodist Church, 5459 E Viking Blvd., Wyoming.  The family...

Jul 31, 2018

Dean Franklin Lindgren died peacefully July 31, surrounded by family at Waverly Gardens care center in North Oaks, Minnesota.

Dean was born January 7, 1936, a twin to Diane and younger brother to Harvey and Nathalie. He was the son of Nathan and Selma Lindgren, grandson of Frank and Martha Lindgren and great-grandson of Johannes and Stina...

Jul 22, 2018

Randy Keith Esget, age 61 of Forest Lake, passed peacefully Sunday July 22nd, 2018 surrounded by family.

Survived by wife, Mona Esget; parents, Keith and Darlene Esget; father in law, Ralph Matanowski; sister, Kathy Christensen (Kelly); children, Sarah Esget (Shawn), Jack Esget (Sarah) and Sam Esget; grandchildren (Little Cheeses), Elizabeth, Isabell, Dakota and Nathan; brother; sister in laws; nieces and nephews, many friends...

Jul 13, 2018

Randy Lanahan, age 61, of Forest Lake, Minnesota died on July 13, 2018. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy.  Randy is preceded in death by father, Tom, and mother, Patricia. Survived by daughter, Kyla White; brother, Chris Lanahan; sisters, Beckey (Paul Jacobus) Swenson and Amy (Hal Brown) Lanahan; 5 nieces and nephews. Private family burial...

Jul 1, 2018

Donna Mae Dufour age 83 of Backus, Minnesota; formerly of Hugo, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2018 while surrounded by her loving family in Chisago City, Minnesota.  She was born to Ralph and Helen Imholte on September 12, 1934 in St. Paul Minnesota.  Donna is survived by her children, Deborah (Jim) Dowdal, Linda (John) Madison, Steven (Kim)...

Jun 27, 2018

Carla K. Chesbrough, age 39 of Pine City, Minnesota, died Wednesday, June 27, 2018.  Carla was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother; who loved her family deeply and unconditionally.  She was a giving person by nature and made a career as a Registered Nurse, most recently with Grattan HealthCare.  In her free time she enjoyed four-wheeling and camping.  She...

Jun 26, 2018

Wood, Tim

Age 65, of Wyoming, MN passed away on June 26, 2018 after a long battle with cancer.  He was a longtime employee with ICEE Corporation.  He is preceded in death by his father, LeRoy.  Survived by  best friend, caregiver and mother, Jackie; brother, Mike (Helen); nieces, nephews and other extended family.

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Jun 25, 2018

Lindstrom, Ron H. “Butch”

Age 76, of Forest Lake, MN passed away peacefully on June 25, 2018.  He proudly served his country in the United States Army during Vietnam in First Calvary Division.  He was a 40 year employee of the BNSF Railroad.  Ron is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Lynette Leonard.  He is...

Jun 22, 2018

John Greene, age 87, of Centerville, passed away on Friday, June 22, 2018.

He is preceded in death by parents, Frank and Florence; wife, Lorane; siblings, Robert, James, and Marylou.  He is survived by wife, Joyce; son, Gerald (Lin); daughter, Bonnie; 5 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

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Jun 19, 2018

Virginia "Gina" Rudebeck

Age 55, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 19th, 2018 with family near.

She is preceded in death by parents; sister, Shirley; brother, Sonny and her son, Bradley.  She is deeply missed by kids; Teri (Chris) Lutzke, Nicki Rudebeck, and Brian Rudebeck; 3 grandchildren she loved dearly; Hailie, Taylor and Spencer. She...

Jun 16, 2018

Helen M. Koski (nee Pykkonen), age 90 of Chisago City, formerly of Esko, MN passed away peacefully on June 16, 2018.  Survived by her loving husband, Paul of 71 years and their children, Karen Wold, Mike (Gail), Connie Koski, Kevin (Jen), Mark (Lisa); four grandchildren, Jonathan (Rachel), Daniel (Tanya), Kristen Unger (Ryan), Matt Mahaney; seven  great-grandchildren; siblings, Don (Ardy) Pykkonen,...

Jun 14, 2018

Carol J. Wendt, age 54, of Forest Lake, went to meet her heavenly Father on June 14, 2018.  Carol worked for many years as a photo lab specialist at Walmart, Forest Lake, Minnesota, where she loved her job and the people she met.  She loved photography, reading, and above all, her family.  She is preceded in death by her...

Jun 13, 2018

Carole K. Wisner, age 76, of Ellsworth, WI, passed away on June 13, 2018.  She is preceded in death by husband, Vern.  Carole is survived by brother, Darrell; 3 sons; 6 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

Private family burial, no services will be held.

Jun 10, 2018

MaryAnn Joan Johnson, age 78, of Deer Park, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2018.

Jun 10, 2018

Romaine K. Anderson, age 91, of Wyoming, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2018.