Obituaries

A.R. "Dick Gessner

May 18, 2018

A.R. "Dick" Gessner, age 84 of Chisago City, Minnesota, died peacefully at his home on May 18, 2018.  Proud and devoted husband, brother, father, uncle, grandfather and great-grandfather.  Retired banker and dedicated member of the community.  A true gentleman, who we all looked up to and aspired to be like.  A kind-hearted man of many talents, he enjoyed playing...

Ted Fischer

May 17, 2018

Ted F. Fischer, age 70, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died Thursday, May 17, 2018.  He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Fran; daughters, Kari Kelly, Becky (Stefan) Wickboldt, Melissa (Jason) Tessier; five grandchildren Whitney, Brock, Blake, Gavin, Zoey; siblings, Rick (Cindy), Terry (Shelly); other family and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at...

Florence Whalen

May 17, 2018

Florence H.Whalen, age 85, of Linwood, Minnesota passed away on May 17, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ferdinand and Florence Prokosch; husband, Thomas Whalen; son-in-law, Glenn Bohnen; and siblings, James, John, Donald, Joan, Richard, Lois, June, Irene, and Thomas. She is survived by children, Terrie Bohnen, Glen Whalen, Todd Whalen, Jennifer (Doug Bender); six grandchildren,...

Betty Ann Grant

May 15, 2018

Betty Ann Grant, age 89, of Wyoming, Minnesota, died peacefully, Tuesday, May 15, 2018.  She is survived by her children, Keith (Deb) Gatzow, Connie (Chuck) Belland, Cindy Barnier, Jay (Kelly) Grant; fourteen grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; one great-great grandson; brother, Glenn Peterson; other family and friends.

Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, May 21, 2018...

Kathleen Schintgen

May 11, 2018

Kathleen "Kathy" Schintgen, age 44, of Ham Lake, passed away on Friday, May 11, 2018.

Kathy was born to Robert and Janet McCollough on May 2, 1974, in Princeton, Minnesota.  Kathy was a hardworking business owner and loved spending time with her family while outdoors by the water.

She is preceded in death by father,...

Arnold Rehbein

May 8, 2018

Arnold Rehbein, age 78, of Onamia, formerly of Lino Lakes, passed away on Tuesday May 8, 2018.

Arnold is preceded in death by daughter, Tammy; and ex-wife, Kathy.  He is survived by daughter, Carrie (Mike); son, Todd; grandchildren, Jesse (Danielle), Heather, Tara, Ashley (Jeremy); great granddaughter, Joclyn; brothers, Robert (Jean), Melvin, and many other family members and...

Jack McGowan

May 5, 2018

Lifelong woodworking artist and proprietor of McGowan Cabinet Company, known these past seven decades as “The Last of the Old School Craftsmen,” died peacefully on May 5, 2018, age 93, surrounded by his loving family. Jack began his woodworking in 1936 at the age of eleven on a lathe in the basement of the family home. During WWII he...

Alvin Regel

May 5, 2018

Alvin L. Regel, age 88, of Linwood Township, MN, died Saturday, May 5, 2018.  Alvin was an employee of NSP for over forty years.  In his free time he enjoyed deer hunting, collecting maple syrup from the over 300 trees on his property and cutting wood.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Anna; wife, Patricia;...

Frank Fischer

Apr 30, 2018

Frank Henry Fischer was born in the small farming community of Royalton, Minnesota in Benton County, Minnesota on May 2, 1931 to Frank Anton Fischer and Clara (Pasch) Fischer.  He grew up on a farm and attended Royalton High School.  While attending high school, he lettered in football, was captain of his high school basketball team, and was in...

Frank Langer

Apr 30, 2018

Frank Langer, age 75 of Scandia, MN passed away at home on April 30, 2018.  He proudly served his country in the United States Army.  Frank was the local assessor for multiple cities in Washington County, some for over 40 years. He valued the many long term relationships he developed over time, working with the local communities.

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Carlyle "Carl" Bowman

Apr 29, 2018

Carlyle “Carl” Bowman

Age 71, of Stacy, passed away unexpectedly on April 29, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers; 1 sister; and 2 brother-in-laws.  He is survived by his siblings, Ronald (Joyce), Gloria Jeffcoat, Myrna, Cary (Terry) Nelson, Verlin (Sharon), Arvella (Phil) Smith, Bernetta Coulombe, David, Twila (Bill) Smith, Roger, Darrel (Becky);...

Jakob Ernst

Apr 27, 2018

Jakob Carlton Ernst, age 21, of Mounds View, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on April 27th, 2018.  He was a graduate of Irondale High School and attended Arizona State University, Barret College and Thunderbird in Arizona, studying finance, international business, and global marketing. Jakob is preceded in death by great grandfathers, Carlton Schill and Harry Ernst; greatgrandmother, Marilyn Simmons; grandfathers,...

Alan Kempf

Apr 24, 2018

Alan Kempf, age 23, of Blaine, Minneosta, passed away from medical complications on April 24, 2018.  Alan was a wonderful son, brother, cousin and friend.  He worked in the family business of Kempf Paper.  Alan is preceded in death by his grandparents, Willard and Doris Tuomi.  He is survived by his parents, Jeff and Susan Kempf; sister, Tristin Kempf;...

Marina Daas

Apr 21, 2018

Marina “Rini” Daas, age 5 ½, of North Branch, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 21, 2018 in the loving arms of her parents and surrounded by family.  Rini was a kindergartener at Sunrise River Elementary, where she was a delight to her teachers and friends.  She loved music, lights and dancing; she was in the Darby Class...

Cynthia Prigge

Apr 9, 2018

Cynthia J. Prigge, age 70, of St. Paul, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2018. She is preceded in death by parents, Archie and Manda (Chapin) Argetsinger; siblings, Marrian, Shirley, Alice, Nancy, Edward and Carol.  She is survived by children, Jacquie, Russell (Christina), Terilynn (Jason) and Edward (Shay); grandchildren, Krysti, Kyle, Akilia, RJ, Preston, Benjamin and William; many...

Carolyn Coby

Apr 9, 2018

Carolyn Shaw Coby, age 69 of Columbus, passed from this life Monday, April 9, 2018. She is preceded in death by parents, Delbert and Helen (Noltimier) Shaw; and half-brother George Shaw.  She is survived by husband, James Coby; daughters, Helena (Ricky Wilson) and Nicole Coby; half-sister Joy Colville; sister-in-law Marlys Shaw; and several nieces and nephews.  Carolyn was a...

Sandy Neumann

Apr 7, 2018

Sandy Neumann, age 55, of Chisago City, Minnesota formerly of Cottage Grove and Rochester, Minnesota, passed away, Saturday, April 7, 2018 after a long battle with an auto-immune disorder.

She is preceded in death by her dad, Juel Kvittem.  She is survived by her husband, Joe; children, Erin Neumann, Ashley (Dan) Schindeldecker; grandchildren, Makayla and Christian Schindeldecker;...

Shirley Conley (née Atkinson)

Mar 30, 2018

Shirley E. Conley (née Atkinson)- Wife, Mother and Grandmother 1922-2018 Age 95, of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully March 30, 2018. Shirley was born April 24, 1922 in Litchfield, MN to James D. Atkinson Sr. & Florence B. (Davis) Atkinson.

Shirley attended Litchfield schools from Kindergarten through 12th grade, and received her bachelors of Science degree from...

Galen Krohn

Mar 27, 2018

Galen Russell Krohn, age 85, of Forest Lake, MN, passed away on March 27, 2018, at Fairview Lakes Hospital in Wyoming, MN.  He was a loving husband of 62 years, father, grandfather and great grandfather.  Galen was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, two sisters and his son, Lloyd.  He is survived by his wife Gloria, daughter...

Robert Williams

Mar 23, 2018

Robert Michael Williams, age 65 of Saint Paul, Minnesota, died Friday, March 23, 2018.  He is survived by his daughters, Melissa Williams and Leigha Bos; his partner, Tina Sylvia.  According to his wishes, no formal services will be held.