Obituaries

Michael Wilde

Michael Wilde

Nov 19, 2017

Michael P. Wilde passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, November 19, 2017, at the age of 52 after a valiant battle with gastric cancer. He will be remembered for his passion for music, fishing, woodworking, and electronics, but his love of family and friends was his biggest attribute. He loved without limits and was always the one to initiate...

Zachary Crouse

Zachary Crouse

Nov 18, 2017

Zachary J. Crouse, age 21 of Chisago City, Minnesota passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 18, 2017. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Marilyn and Lawrence P. Crouse Jr.; great-grandmas Lillian Barnier and Luella Gallagher; cousins, Trevor Hoheisel, Kellie Taylor, Kaatia Crouse. He will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved him including his parents,...

Michael Peltier

Michael Peltier

Nov 18, 2017

Michael W. Peltier, age 57 of Wyoming, Minnesota, "Gone Fishing", Saturday, November 18, 2017. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered as a loving and generous man who gave his time and talents to everyone in need. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Beatrice and Alfred Ogez, Ida and Ray Peltier. He is survived by his daughters,...

George Duffy

George Duffy

Nov 11, 2017

George F. Duffy, age 93, of Scandia, born in Chicago, IL. Died on Friday, November 10, 2017. He is preceded in death by parents, William and Christina Duffy; and siblings. He is survived by loving wife, Marilyn; aunt, Ginny; many nieces, nephews and other extended family and friends. A celebration of life will be held in the spring. Events Memorial...

Audrey Newman

Audrey Newman

Nov 11, 2017

Audrey Newman, age 85 of Forest Lake, formerly of Mahtomedi, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2017. In her youth, Audrey had won numerous awards in both ballroom dancing and competitive roller skating. Preceded in death by husband, Donald; great granddaughter, Angel. Survived by children, Linda (Jesse) Kennedy, Mickie (Chris ) Eurich, Keith (Kate), Chuck; 10 grandchildren; and 9 great...

Donald Peterson

Donald Peterson

Nov 7, 2017

Donald Peterson passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 07, 2017, at the age of 88. Preceded in death by wife, Barbara. Donald and Barbara were married 64 years. Last year Donald was able to join eight other fellow classmates in Braham, MN for his 70th class reunion. Donald is remembered by his sons Craig, Michael, David and his daughter-in-law Jan...

June Shalander

June Shalander

Oct 31, 2017

Shalander, June Y. (Shaleen) Age 89 Formerly of Scandia Passed away peacefully, with family by her side on Oct. 31, 2017. June had worked numerous jobs throughout her years. Preceded in death by infant daughter, Yvonne; brothers, Ray, Glen; sister, Margie; and twin sister, Jeanette. Survived by her beloved husband of 70 years, Reuben; children, Wayne (Debra), Roxanne (Dick) Couch,...

James Ralidak

James Ralidak

Oct 30, 2017

James Paul Ralidak was born in Duluth on April 15, 1944 to Peter and Margaret Ralidak. He grew up in Meadowlands with his three sisters Carol, Mary, and Barbara, and his brother Dan. James graduated from Toivola Meadowlands High School in 1962. James moved to the Twin Cities to start his career in the packaging industry. He resided in Wyoming,...

William Wrolstad

William Wrolstad

Oct 30, 2017

William Alfred Wrolstad passed away on October 30, 2017.

James Jackson

James Jackson

Oct 25, 2017

James "Jim" Jackson, age 84, of Scandia, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 25, 2017. Jim proudly served his country in the United States Army and was a longtime employee of Andersen Windows. He is preceded in death by parents, Arnold and Mildred; brothers, Thomas and Devon. He is survived by loving wife, Janet; children, Patti Jo (Matt) Hankes, Thomas (Michele)...

Dorothy Frenning

Dorothy Frenning

Oct 23, 2017

Dorothy "Dottie" Lee Frenning, age 79, formerly of Stacy, Minnesota, died Monday, October 23, 2017. Growing up ice skating in St. Paul's Hazel Park neighborhood, and taking the bus with friends to the Coliseum Roller Rink, Dorothy Lee graduated from Harding High School in 1956. She was Dynamite on Wheels and roller skated for most of her life. Known as...

Cindy Gross

Cindy Gross

Oct 19, 2017

Cynthia "Cindy" Ann Gross, age 64, of Linwood, Minnesota, formerly of Inver Grove Heights, died Thursday, October 19, 2017. Cindy was an employee of Cub Foods in Forest Lake. Cindy is preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Cleotha Gross. She is survived by loving partner Joseph Lambert, sisters Colleen Fallon, Chris (Doug) Bickel, niece and nephews; Jason, Stephanie...

Vivian Holl

Vivian Holl

Oct 15, 2017

Vivian Holl Age 87, of Forest Lake, died peacefully on October 15, 2017. Preceded in death by husband, Eugene; several siblings. She is survived by son, Ken Holl; grandson, Tom (Rachael Heyers) Holl; great granddaughters, Abbigail Holl, Nevaeh Heyers, and Marissa Heyers; many extended relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at...

Lydia Dukich

Lydia Dukich

Oct 15, 2017

Lydia Josephine Dukich (nAC.e Pagliaccetti) Age 90, of Blaine MN, passed into Heaven peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, October 15, 2017. Preceded in death by daughter, Lynda. Survived by husband of 67 years, Peter; children, Thomas (Vicki), Susan (Maurice), Therese, Michael (Lynette), Peter (Nancy); son in-law, Al; and blessed with 9 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Private memorial service...

Casimir Kloncz

Casimir Kloncz

Oct 13, 2017

Casimir "Cas" G. Kloncz, age 101, of Forest Lake, died peacefully with his granddaughter by his side on October 13, 2017. Cas served with the U.S. Navy Seabees during WWII. Preceded in death by wife, Carol; previous wives, Lorraine, Doris Perry; parents, Sophia & Gabriel; children, Gary, Corrine Peterson; brothers, Joseph, Peter, Frank, John; sisters, Katherin, Josephine, Clara, Nancy; granddaughter,...

Jacqueline LeVesseur-Lewis

Jacqueline LeVesseur-Lewis

Oct 10, 2017

Jacqueline Rae LeVesseur-Lewis, age 55, of Columbia Heights, passed away suddenly on October 10, 2017. Preceded in death by mother, Lois; and sister, Mitzi. Survived by children, Maricuis (Nechia) LeVesseur, AndrAC. LeVesseur, Tyler Lewis, Brieanna Lewis; father, Kenneth; sister, Kimberlee LeVesseur (John Hathaway); grandchildren, AndrAC. Jackson, Chase Benjamin, Leila Jade, Kennedy Elizaraine, Paisley Rae, and Lillian Louise. In lieu of...

Orlo Hursh

Orlo Hursh

Oct 8, 2017

Orlo "Jim" Hursh, age 82 of Scandia, Minnesota, passed away peacefully while hunting for turkeys on Sunday, October 8, 2017. He is preceded in death by his wife, Marie; sister, Karen Houle. He is survived by his children, Kimberly (James) Anderson, Jeffery, Tammi (Steve) Malmer; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister, Kathleen Isaacson; brother, Joel (Marilyn) Hursh; many nieces, nephews and...

Jack Kwiatkowski

Jack Kwiatkowski

Oct 7, 2017

Jack Hans Kwiatkowski, age 70, of Forest Lake, MN passed away on October 7, 2017 surrounded by loving family. Preceded in death by parents, Chester and Dagny Kwiatkowski and infant son, Tony. Survived by wife, Diane; and children, Brian (Heather) Kwiatkowski, Jill (Paul) Krongard, Scott (Lisa) Swenson and Todd Swenson; six Grandchildren and one Great Grandchild; brothers, Chester (Mary) Kwiatkowski,...

James Holmes

James Holmes

Oct 4, 2017

James "Jim" Eric Holmes, age 87, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2017 surrounded by his loving family at the Lino Lakes Assisted Living facility. Jim was born on March 18th, 1930 in Dickens, Iowa. Jim served in the US Navy and the Iowa National Guard. He was an avid golfer and Minnesota Gopher Football fan. He enjoyed telling stories...

Gordon Thiele

Gordon Thiele

Oct 4, 2017

Gordon Frederick Thiele passed away at home peacefully on October 4, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Gordy was born on July 31, 1937 in South Saint Paul, Minnesota and recently celebrated his 80th birthday. Gordy loved to travel, especially road trips to Duluth, out West or to Branson, Missouri. He was an avid angler, Vikings fan, loved to tell...