Obituaries

Noreeta "Rita" Pankonin

Dec 6, 2018

Noreeta “Rita” Pankonin, age 81, of Hugo, Minnesota, passed away after a long and courageous battle with Kidney Disease on December 6, 2018.  Rita was a faithful and funny woman who loved her trips to the casino, playing games on her Kindle, and taking time to watch the birds.  She was a loving and caring Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and...

Joshua Diebel

Dec 6, 2018

Joshua Bernard Diebel

March 15th, 1989 – December 6th, 2018

Joshua (Josh/Joshie/Pooter) Diebel passed away December 6th, 2018 after a very short and aggressive battle with cancer. He was surrounded by many loved ones and his passing was peaceful.  Joshua was born to Kara (Rossini) Jacot and Dennis Diebel at St. Joe’s Hospital in St....

Kent Wolfe

Dec 5, 2018

Kent E. Wolfe, age 61 of Stacy, Minnesota, died, Wednesday, December 5, 2018.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Lorraine (Wittmeyer) Wolfe.  He is survived by his children, Natasha Stewart, Elijah Wolfe, Rene’ Brauer, Jacob Wolfe, Lorraine Metz; siblings, Karl Wolfe, Kurt Wolfe, Keith Wolfe, Kris Wolfe, Kara Anderson; other family and friends.  A Memorial...

Donald LaCasse

Dec 5, 2018

Donald Raymond LaCasse

June 3, 1937 - December 5, 2018

Donald R. LaCasse, age 81 of Wyoming, MN, passed away on Wednesday, December 5th, 2018.

Don was born at Westside General Hospital and raised in St Paul, MN, the eldest of five children.  He had a paper route starting around age 10.  He...

Joyce Radtke

Nov 29, 2018

Radtke, Joyce, age 87 of Mounds View, MN

Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on 11/29/18.  Proud employee of 3M for 37 years.  Preceded in death by son, David in 1975; brother, Bert Evgen.  Survived by loving husband of 67 years, Erwin; their daughter, Linda; grandson, David (Elizabeth); 2 great-grandchildren, Nolan and Norah;...

Joey Salveson

Nov 18, 2018

Joey Lee Salveson, age 67 of Wyoming, Minnesota; formerly of Vergas, Minnesota died Sunday, November 18, 2018.  Joey was born, June 23, 1951 in Crookston, Minnesota, the son of Boyd and Shirley (Bratager) Salveson.  He graduated from Winger-MC High School, Class of 1969.  He was united in marriage to Lynnae Hedman on October 30, 1976.  Joey and Lynnae were...

Richard Tetzlaff

Nov 18, 2018

Richard J. "RJ" Tetzlaff, age 82 of Scandia MN, passed from our home to God’s home peacefully surrounded by loving family on Sunday November 18th, 2018.  He fought a courageous battle against AML Leukemia for thirteen months.

"RJ" was a retired home builder and General Contractor for over 50 years in Twin Cities Metro and Western Wisconsin. ...

Marlene Klister

Nov 14, 2018

Marlene A. (Antonson) Klister, age 84 of Wyoming, Minnesota, formerly Cloquet left this earth for her heavenly home on November 14, 2018 while at Ecumen North Branch Nursing Home. She is preceded in death by her parents.  She is survived by her husband, Dayle C. Klister; daughters, Pamela Stroh, Karen (Jon) Thorell; son, Kevin Stroh; step-daughters, Cheryl Tiessen, Debra Patterson...

Mark Lebens

Nov 13, 2018

Mark Alan Lebens, 57 of Lent Township, died peacefully in his home November 13, 2018. He left behind his wife of 33 years, Sara, his daughter, Alicia, and his sons, Alex and Andrew. He devoted his life to the service of others, and he was a fiercely loyal and giving friend. He held true to the convictions instilled in his...

Bob Pogue

Nov 12, 2018

Robert Edward Pogue, age 53, died November 12, 2018, one year after being diagnosed with kidney cancer.  Bob was an avid fisherman and loved the outdoors.  He brought smiles and laughter everywhere he went and will be forever loved by his family and will be deeply missed by all.  Bob was survived by his wife, Kim (nee Wegner) Pogue;...

Patricia McGrath

Nov 12, 2018

Patricia Ione , age 81, of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully November 12,  2018 surrounded by family at The Wellstead of Rogers, where she was living for the past 16 months.  She is preceded in death by parents, William and Hazel Bruess; loving husband, Tom; brother, Jim Bruess.  She is survived by sons, Brian (Sue), Bruce (Brenda), Bob (Julie);...

Chad Germscheid

Nov 11, 2018

Chad Ryan Germscheid, age 33, of North Branch, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Buck Southerling, Mary Southerling, Gerald Germscheid Sr.  He is survived by mother, Molly Jo; father, Jerry; sister, Leea; brother, Dylan (Megan Freeman); half sister, Jennifer Germscheid; half brother, Scott Germscheid; niece, LéNasia; grandmother, Diane, and other family members...

James "Jim" Gentle

Nov 9, 2018

Gentle, James T., age 85, of Amery, Wisconsin, passed away Friday, November 9, 2018.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Florence; wife, Suzanne; and brother, William.  He is survived by sister-in-law, Margaret; brother-in-law, Wayne (Marian) Mayer; sister-in-law, Linda (Wayne) Nelson; many nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

A Memorial Service will...

Merlin Schiernbeck

Nov 8, 2018

Merlin Kenneth Schiernbeck, age 64, died peacefully on Thursday, November 8th 2018, three months after receiving a diagnosis of widespread metastatic bone cancer.

Merlin was born December 9th, 1953 in Ida Grove, Iowa to parents Hugo and Mary Jean Schiernbeck. When Merlin was entering the eighth grade the family, including his older sister Marlene and younger sister...

Daniel Meier

Nov 7, 2018

Daniel Gilbert Meier, age 50, a longtime resident of the Charlotte, North Carolina area, died unexpectedly Wednesday, November 07, 2018.  Dan was born to Gail Meier, on November 25, 1967 in Saint Paul, Minnesota.  He was a loyal friend, proud Eagle Scout, Army veteran, brother and son. Dan is preceded in death by mother, Gail and sister, Stephanie. He...

Marilyn Rinke

Nov 5, 2018

Marilyn June Rinke (nee Nyberg),  age 88, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died peacefully in her home on November 5, 2018.  She is preceded in death by her son, John Patrick.  Marilyn will be forever loved and remembered by her husband, Charles, of 62 years; her daughter, Carol (Jim) Hart; her son, Charles, Jr. (Robin) Rinke; grandchildren, Kristin Hart, Erika...

Jacalyn Stace

Nov 5, 2018

Stace, Jacalyn Ann, age 53, of Lino Lakes, Minnesota, passed away suddenly on Monday, November 5, 2018.

She is preceded in death by father, Anthony L.; and brother, Ronald J.  She is survived by mother, Geraldine; brothers, Tony, Scott; sisters, Deborah, Sonya; many nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

A private family burial service will...

Dwayne Fladland

Nov 3, 2018

Dwayne Fladland of Forest Lake

Loving husband, father & son.

Dwayne passed away peacefully on Nov. 3rd, 2018.

Dwayne was a bricklayer, movie theatre owner, businessman & US Navy Veteran.

Wonderful, loving, kind husband & father. He is deeply, deeply missed.

Survived by his wife, Jackie Fladland; son, Kerrick...

Margaret Kolbow

Oct 31, 2018

Margaret Kolbow, age 71, of Forest Lake, passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2018.  Margaret was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.  She will be missed by her husband, Dale; 9 children, Summer, David (Janie), Shannon, Talitha, Kesiah, Ben, Jesse, Ruby, Sam; 12 grandchildren; and one very active and well-loved pet dog.

Katherine Brunner

Oct 23, 2018

Katherine Brunner, age 62, of Columbus Minnesota, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, October 23, 2018.

She is preceded in death by daughter, Jennifer Johnson and grandson Cole Vogle.  Katherine is survived by loving husband, Brian; son, Terry Brian (Karie) Vogel; and grandchildren.

A graveside service and military honors will take place at at 10:00 AM at...