Obituaries

Howard Anderson

Mar 21, 2018

Howard “Andy” Anderson age 88 of Columbus, MN passed away suddenly on March 21st.  Howard proudly served our country in the United States Navy.  He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years Joyce, sons, Craig (Onne) and Chris (Sandra); Grandchildren, Christie (Dave) Vollmer, Craig II, Kristian, Chelsea, Courtney (Adam Eastvold), Hannah (Zach Nase); and 4 great grandchildren,...

Ronald Lang

Mar 19, 2018

Ronald J. Lang, age 58 of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died unexpectedly on Monday, March 19, 2018.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Lorraine (Boyd) Lang; sister, Darlene Gogerty.  He is survived by his sisters, Nancy (Clay) Zimmerman and Sherry (Myron) Organ; many nieces nephews and family.  In accordance with his wishes, no formal services will...

Kimberly Finley

Mar 18, 2018

Kimberly Finley, age 48, formerly of St. Paul and Pierce County, Wisconsin, died unexpectedly following a life long illness on Sunday, March 18, 2018.  She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Karen (McDaniel) Finley; grandmother, Martha.  She is survived by her children, Amanda (Kevin Moy) Finley, Sammie Finley, Hannah Finley; grandson, Tristan Moy; foster mom, Iris...

Amy Kimball

Mar 17, 2018

Amy E. Kimball, age 54 of Forest Lake, formerly Chicago Lakes and Lake Elmo, Minnesota passed away unexpectedly on March 17, 2018. As a teen Amy played softball, ran in track, sang in choir, played French horn in band and was a waitress.  As a young adult she spent a year in Alaska following her sister’s death.   As a...

Dennis Lancette

Mar 16, 2018

Dennis E. Lancette, aka  “Famous Dennis” Key West Disc Jockey , age 75 of Ramrod Key, Florida; formerly of St. Paul, Minnesota died following a brief illness on Friday, March 16, 2018.  He is preceded in death by his father, Edward Lancette; mother, Mary Nelson.  He is survived by his siblings, Larry (Barb) Lancette, Gerry (LuAnn) Lancette, Darlene (Mike)...

Dale Christiansen

Mar 16, 2018

Dale Christiansen, age 68, of Scandia, passed away on Friday, March 16, 2018.

Kristin Quehl

Mar 15, 2018

Kristin Quehl, age 58, of Forest Lake, passed away on Thursday, March 15, 2018.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, March 22, 2018 at Maranatha Assembly of God, 24799 Forest Blvd N, Forest Lake.  Visitation will be held one hour prior at the church.

Bonnie Rogers

Mar 12, 2018

Bonnie Rogers, age 81, of Lindstrom, Minnesota passed away peacefully March 12, 2018.  She is preceded in death by husband, Charles and parents.  She is survived by her children.  According to her wishes there will be private family services and interment at a later date.

Judy Gatzow

Mar 11, 2018

Judy Gatzow (Faymoville), age 66 of Wyoming, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2018.

She is preceded in death by father Norman; brother Fran, sisters Norma and Mary Nutter, and sister-in-law Jean Faymoville.

She will be deeply missed by her husband of 47 years, Neil Gatzow, her children Brandy Timmons (Chris) and Erica Karger-Gatzow (Jeremy);...

Thomas Mayer

Mar 10, 2018

Thomas G. Mayer, 86, of Wyoming,  Minnesota, formerly of New York city,  died Saturday,  March 10, 2018 at the Meadows on Fairview. Thomas served in the U.S. Air Force, he enjoyed artwork, books, maps and traveling. He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Barbara (Rassier) Mayer, his beloved, Marjorie; daughter, Allison; brothers, Robert, Jim, Wally; brother-in-law,...

Earl Henry

Mar 5, 2018

E. William (Bill) Henry, age 91, of Forest Lake passed away at home March 5, 2018.

Survived by four children, 10 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.

Bill was in the Merchant Marines during WWII. Ships that he served on carried troops and supplies across the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. ...

Gerald Helm

Mar 4, 2018

Gerald “Jerry” Helm, age 58, of East Bethel, Minnesota died Sunday, March 4, 2018.  He is survived by his daughter, Samantha Helm; grandchildren, Jonathan, Tayjohn, Joniyah; parents, Shirley and Donald Helm; siblings, Charles Helm, Brian Helm, Shelly Helm.  Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March17, 2018 at Hope Free Lutheran Church, 18323 Lexington Avenue NE, Wyoming,...

Daniel Simon

Mar 4, 2018

Daniel Patrick Simon, age 53, of Stacy, passed away on March 4 2018.

Daniel “Dan” was born in St. Paul, MN on January 25, 1965 to Charles “Charlie” and Rita Simon (Lachowitzer).  He grew up in South Saint Paul, MN.  He graduated from South Saint Paul High School and attended Brown Institute of Minneapolis.

Dan...

Edward "Walleye Wayne" Knudson

Mar 2, 2018

Edward “Walleye Wayne” Knudson, most recently of Chisago City Minn., formerly of Henning, Robbinsdale and Hopkins, Minnesota and Missoula, Florence and Seeley Lake Mont., one of the founding fathers of the Montana Outdoor Radio Show and a well-known member of the Twin Cities and Western Montana Automotive community died peacefully with family around him Friday, March 2, 2018 in...

Stella Cardinal

Feb 26, 2018

Stella Cardinal, age 89, of Centerville, Minnesota passed away peacefully, Monday, February 26, 2018.  She was a lifelong, active parishioner at St. Genevieve Catholic Church, Centerville, Minnesota.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Caroline (Wacker) Kapsner; siblings, Meldan (Matilda) Kapsner, Rita (Chester) Thomas, Florence (Marcel) Husnik, Gert (Otto) Husnik, and Viola Bauer.  She is survived...

William "Bill" "Bitz" Osterbauer

Feb 24, 2018

William “Bill” (Bitz) Osterbauer, age 87, lifelong settler and farmer of the Wyoming, Minnesota area died peacefully while surrounded by family, Saturday, February 24, 2018 following a brief illness.   Bill “Bitz” was a proud member of the Reub’s Tire Shop Coffee Club and was very thankful for the many friends he had in the community.  He is preceded in...

Lori Brodtmann

Feb 23, 2018

Lori Brodtmann (nee Anderson), age 58, of Scandia, Minnesota, passed away on February 23, 2018 surrounded by her family.  She is preceded in death by father, Marvin Dean Anderson.  She is survived by her husband, Dennis; two sons, Daniel and Nathan (Kimberly); grandson, Gavin; mother, Jean Anderson; siblings, Steven (Tami) Anderson and Sharon (Nick) Novak; and many nieces and...

Patricia Fischer

Feb 20, 2018

Patricia “Trish” Fischer age 58, of Forest Lake, died following a brief illness on Tuesday, February 20, 2018.  She will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved her including her husband of 25 years, Mike; step-children, Ruthie (Jason Roach) Johnson, Tina Johnson, Shanna Bell; grandchildren, Debra Ann and several more; mother, Gerri Ellis; brother, Gary Ellis; father-in-law,...

Nathan Schmidt

Feb 18, 2018

Nathan “Nate” Schmidt, age 33, formerly of North Saint Paul, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 18, 2018.  Nate enjoyed bass fishing, football and cars.  Most of all his life revolved around his family; especially his children, Jacob and Sophia Schmidt.  He is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Kenneth Schmidt.  He will be deeply missed by...

Mary "Kathy" Sternberg

Feb 17, 2018

Mary Kathleen Sternberg, age 73, died of heart failure on February 17th, 2018, in North Branch, MN.

Kathy is survived by; her husband, Eugene Sternberg, of Hinckley, MN; her brother Peter Domogalla of Mahnomen, MN; her daughter, Janelle Sternberg (Albert Paredes), of Harlingen, TX; her son Garth Sternberg (Brittney)of Forest Lake, MN; her daughter Deanna Maslowski (Dan)...