Obituaries

Margaret Hughes

Margaret Hughes

Mar 23, 2017

Margaret "Marge" Hughes, age 82, of Columbus, Minnesota, died Thursday, March 23, 2017. Marge worked as a RN for over 50 years; throughout the Metro and culminating her career at District Memorial Hospital, Forest Lake and Fairview Lakes Regional Medical Center, Wyoming. She was an avid gardener and lover of all animals. She was an active member of The Church...

John Beulke

John Beulke

Mar 22, 2017

John Beulke, age 65, of Scandia, moved to Heaven to follow a bigger adventure on Wednesday, March 22, 2017. John was an adventurous soul who will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved him. He is preceded in death by his parents, Darwin and Mary (Daggett); brother, Jim; nephew, Birch. He is survived by his beloved wife, Sue;...

David Blackbird

David Blackbird

Mar 21, 2017

David W. Blackbird was born July 17, 1960 in Rochester, New York. His father, Jerry Blackbird, was a career Marine which required his mother to pack up David and his three siblings every three years to move to a new location. From Rochester, David moved to Japan, Hawaii, and then back to North Carolina where his father retired from the...

Charles Erickson

Charles Erickson

Mar 21, 2017

Charles "Chuck" J. Erickson, age 85, of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2017, after living with Alzheimer's for 15 years. He was born on December 13, 1931 to Frank and Mabel Erickson in St. Paul. Chuck graduated from Wilson High School in 1950 and went on to study plumbing. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1952 and...

April Corgard

April Corgard

Mar 19, 2017

April Kay Corgard, age 63, of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 19, 2017 after a long battle with dementia. April made her career with the U.S. Army after serving in Desert Storm. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother with a zest for life. April had a strong faith and enjoyed bible studies. Very...

Roger Sohlstrom

Roger Sohlstrom

Mar 15, 2017

Roger G. Sohlstrom, Age 79, of Wyoming, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2017. Roger was born to Gilbert and Dagney on August 13th, 1937, in Duluth. He is preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Dave. He is survived by loving wife, Sandra; brother, Jim (Karen); special niece and Godchild, Kym; nephew, Paul; step mother, Marilyn; half-brothers, Bud...

Michael Julien

Michael Julien

Mar 13, 2017

Michael Julien, age 68, of Chisago City, Minnesota, formerly of Pine River, Minnesota, died Monday, March 13, 2017. Mike was born April 15, 1948 in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, the son of Albert and Elizabeth (Skelly) Julien. Mike attended St. Joseph Catholic School and graduated from Grand Rapids High School where he played hockey. He attended Itasca Community College and graduated...

Melinda Grill-Meyer

Melinda Grill-Meyer

Mar 11, 2017

Melinda Grill-Meyer, age 42, formerly of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on March 11, 2017. Mindy was a loving wife, mother, sister, and friend. She was a huge animal lover and was dedicated to animal rescue. Preceded in death by her parents, Bernie and Kathleen Grill. Mindy is survived by her husband, Dave; sons, Nick and Tyler; brothers, Bernie and...

D'Ann Munion

D'Ann Munion

Mar 8, 2017

D'Ann D. Munion, age 68, of North Branch, formerly of St. Paul, Minnesota, died Wednesday, March 8, 2017. D'Ann worked in the clerical department at Northwest Airlines for over 20 years. She is preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Dixie Sarslow; grandson, Aiden Ritchie; brother, Don Sarslow. She is survived by her children, Patrick, Jeffrey (Holly), Jen (Eric)...

Jane Carlson

Jane Carlson

Mar 8, 2017

Jane Theodora Carlson, age 66, passed away on March 8, 2017, after an extended battle with renal disease. She was born on February 25, 1951 to Mary and Vern Carlson, in Forest Lake, MN. Jane is survived by sisters, Connie Grauds and Mary Ward; and nephew, Charlie Ward. Jane loved her days growing up on the lake and often reminisced...

Carolynn Schloer

Carolynn Schloer

Mar 7, 2017

Carolynn Schloer, age 78, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 7, 2017. Carolynn Grace Koethe started her life journey on July 21, 1938 in St. Paul, Minnesota, the daughter of Charles & Emily (Poirier) Koethe. She attended local schools; during high school at Alexander Ramsey High she met James Schloer, they were married on...

Janet McDonough

Janet McDonough

Mar 7, 2017

Janet "Jan" McDonough, age 69, of Wyoming, Minnesota, passed away, March 7, 2017 after a courageous journey with breast cancer. Jan McDonough was born on May 13, 1947 in Prairie Farm, Wisconsin to Peter and Myrtle (Mickelson) Olson. She attended elementary school in Connorsville Wis., and graduated in 1965 from Boyceville High School, Boyceville, Wisconsin. She received a two year...

Kenneth Schaffer

Kenneth Schaffer

Feb 28, 2017

Kenneth Peter Schaffer, age 73, of Wyoming, passed away suddenly on February 28, 2017. He was born on August 28, 1943 to Clarence "Gus" and Helen (Grohs) Schaffer in Graceville, Minnesota. Ken was a proud U.S. Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War and had worked for American National Can for 36 years. He was an avid bowler, enjoyed camping, and...

Richard Dixon

Richard Dixon

Feb 28, 2017

Dixon, Richard G. Age 57, of Isanti, passed away unexpectedly on February 28, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents, Richard C., and Karen Welch; brothers, Joel and Robert; and step-father, Vernon. He is survived by daughter, Denea (Eric) Bialeschki; son, Richard J.; best friend and soul mate, Jackie; step children, Alicia, and Ashley; grandchildren, Rya Bialeschki, Brayson...

Dale Reed

Dale Reed

Feb 27, 2017

Dale Reed, age 88 of Finlayson, Minnesota passed away on February 27, 2017. Preceded in death by his sisters, Peggy Rylander & Joan Mackey. Survived by wife, Marian of 65 years and their children: Doug, Barbara Reed, Scott (Sue), Kurt (Jean); 3 grandsons; 4 siblings: Glen "Bud", Rosemary Masloski, Dorothy West and Bruce. Memorial Service 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 4,...

Marceen Kopp

Marceen Kopp

Feb 27, 2017

Marceen Marie Kopp, age 52, of Columbus, passed away at home on February 27, 2017, after a brave battle with ovarian cancer. Marcee enjoyed spending weekends at the cabin and camping, and had an overall love of nature. She also liked crossword puzzles, sudoku, and reading, but most of all, Marcee loved spending time with her family and friends. She...

Elaine Jemelka

Elaine Jemelka

Feb 25, 2017

Elaine Jemelka (nee Rydeen), age 98, of Marine on St. Croix, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 25, 2017. Elaine was united in marriage on January 27, 1944 to Frank Jemelka at Elim Lutheran Church where she was a lifelong member and dedicated Sunday School teacher. She was extremely proud and very involved in her children's lives and those of...

Richard Walker

Richard Walker

Feb 25, 2017

Richard Lee Walker September 11, 1933-February 25, 2017 Passed away peacefully while surrounded by his famiy. Richard worked as a security guard at the Science Museum of Minnesota and American Security for many years. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Donna; infant son, Ricky Jr. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Marian; daughters,...

Katherine Upchurch

Katherine Upchurch

Feb 20, 2017

Katherine Upchurch, age 78, of Wyoming, died peacefully on February 20, 2017, surrounded by family. Preceded in death by her parents, John and Clara Premo; son, John Goodale; brother, Donald Premo; and sister, Lois Sparks. She is survived by her sons, Marty (Michele) Goodale, Jeffrey (Audrey) Goodale; grandchildren, John Richard, Crystal, Danielle, Erin, Jamen, Heather, Matthew; siblings, John Premo, Mary...

Geraldine Sobania

Geraldine Sobania

Feb 19, 2017

Gerry M. Sobania, age 79 of North Branch, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Tony; and daughter, Donna. She is survived by daughters, Mary (Dale Olson), Jani Mell (Mark Krinke), Debbie (Roger) Parks, Karen (Steve) Keocher; and grandchildren, Derek Parks, Alex Parks, Chelsey Mell, Zachary Mell, Brieanna Keocher. A private...