Obituaries
Jo Ellen Thompson
Jul 18, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jo Ellen "Joey" Thompson, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, who departed this life on July 18, 2024, at the age of 68, after bravely battling cancer. Jo Ellen was born on December 14, 1955, in City of Orange Township, New Jersey, to William Albert "Al" Salmon and Priscilla Rhodes Salmon, whose love...
Mike Amundson
Jul 16, 2024
Michael "Mike" Amundson, a true Minnesotan from Scandia, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 37 on July 16, 2024. He was born on January 6, 1987, in Maplewood, Minnesota, to his loving parents, Donald and Dawn Amundson. Growing up in Scandia, he was a proud graduate of Forest Lake High School in the Class of 2005. Working in various...
Marlene "Marley" Marie Lenihan
Jul 12, 2024
Marlene “Marley” Marie (Esboldt) Lenihan, age 90, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on July 12, 2024.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Mary Esboldt; brother, Don Esboldt; sister-in-law, Helen Esboldt; nephew, Tim Esboldt; and many other family members and friends.
She is survived by her children, Kathy (Mike), Pat (Jim), Mary (Don), John, Mark (Lisa); 10...
Nicholas "Nick" Mendez
Jul 11, 2024
Nicholas “Nick” Mendez
December 7, 1924 – July 11, 2024
Age 99 years and 7 months
Of Chisago City, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 78 years, Laura; his siblings; 2 sons-in-law, Bernie Goebel, Jeff Ehnstrom; grandchildren, Bernie Jr., Jenny Ehnstrom; great grandson, Josh.
He is survived by children,...
LaVonne Demoine Wathen
Jul 9, 2024
On Tuesday July 9th, LaVonne Demione (nee Lybbert) Wathen, age 81, of Forest Lake peacefully passed away at home surrounded by her family after a short battle with heart failure.
LaVonne or as her family called her “Dee”, was the oldest of 4 children and grew up on a farm in Glenwood, Alberta, Canada. It was here that she learned the...
Mary M. Ward
Jul 8, 2024
The world lost a beautiful soul the morning of July 8, 2024, when Mary Margaret (Haberman) Ward, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, was called to a better place. She was 85.
Mary was born Oct. 31, 1938, to Constance and Lucy Haberman of Lime Creek, Minnesota. She loved to tell stories about growing up on the farm with her seven siblings. Mary’s...
Peg Wagner
Jul 6, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Margaret Ellen Wagner, known affectionately as Peg, on July 6, 2024. Born in Saint Paul, Minnesota on May 1, 1955, Peg was the cherished daughter of Wilbur and Jessie (Armstrong) Alcock. Peg graduated from White Bear Lake High School, Class of 1973. Following graduation, she was united in marriage...
Dorothy A. Boyer
Jul 4, 2024
Dorothy Arlene Boyer, age 78, passed away on July 4, 2024, at St. John’s Hospital in Maplewood, MN., after beginning a second struggle with cancer which was detected in October. She was born in Northeast Minneapolis at home, on August 9, 1945. A graduate of Forest Lake High School and attended Oliver Theine School of cosmetology and worked in the...
Sheryl Rae Tursso
Jun 30, 2024
Sheryl Rae Tursso, age 82, of Forest Lake, MN, passed away peacefully while at home on June 3oth, 2024. She fought a long battle with cancer, however, staying positive and continuing to live her life to the fullest. Sheryl was born on March 21, 1942 in St Paul, MN, was then joined by her sister Shawn Peterson.
Sheryl was preceded in...
Quinton Victor Peterson
Jun 30, 2024
Quinton Victor Peterson, of Wyoming, MN, died peacefully on June 30, 2024. He lived a long and full life. He was a devoted son to his parents Harry and Millie, helping them in the Lake Netta general store they owned with his aunt and uncle, Helen and Clarence Benson. In their early years, he and his sister Juliet shared a...
Robert "Bob" Gustafson
Jun 29, 2024
Robert Gustafson
March 19, 1935 - June 29, 2024
Robert Vance Gustafson, 89, of Chisago City, MN, passed away suddenly on June 29, 2024, after a heart attack. He had been recovering from a stroke.
Robert, known to friends and family as Bob or Gus, was born on March 19, 1935, in Bemidji, MN, to Adolph and Violet Gustafson. Bob worked...
Marilee S. Larkey
Jun 25, 2024
Marilee Suzanne (Cohoes) Larkey was born on February 11, 1940 in St Paul, Minnesota to Floyd and Neva Cohoes. She spent most of her childhood living in Forest Lake. During her high school years they purchased a house on the lake. She remained here until 1962 when she got married to Louis Larkey. They lived in Forest Lake before moving...
Mary A. Wilberg
Jun 23, 2024
Mary Anne Wilberg, age 87, of Lino Lakes, Minnesota died peacefully on Sunday, June 23, 2024. She is preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Mildred (Johnson) Liljenberg; brother, Eldon Liljenberg; brother-in-law, Tom Jury; sister-in-law, Dixie Liljenberg. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, John; daughters, Barb (Greg) Anderson, Karen (Mike) Marchetti; five grandchildren; nine great grandchildren;...
Michael Kelly Connelly
Jun 22, 2024
Our beloved Irishman, Michael Kelly Connelly, 66, passed away peacefully (went down swinging) on June 22, 2024. He never backed down during his unfair, 8 year, battle with Ocular Melanoma.
Born on November 29, 1957, in St Paul, MN to Roy and Marjorie (McCormick) Connelly, Michael Kelly was a devoted family man and proud member of the Laborers Union Local 563....
David Walter John Tilly
Jun 20, 2024
David Walter John Tilly, born on November 1, 2023, in Minneapolis, Minnesota with a congenital heart defect called Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS). Sadly, he passed away on June 20, 2024, at the tender age of seven months. He brought immense joy and love to his family and everyone he came in contact with. When David was born, it was...
Dennis N. Collins
Jun 19, 2024
Dennis “Denny” Neil Collins, age 84, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, formerly from Pine City and Saint Paul, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2024. He is preceded in death by his parents, Trevelyn “Tab” and Dorothy (nee Copley) Collins. He is survived by his wife, Darlene (nee Ytzen) Collins; children, Steven (Melissa) Collins, Jeffrey (Barb) Collins; grandchildren, Heather (Alex) Buresh,...
Bess Isabelle Dahl
Jun 18, 2024
Bess Dahl, age 90, of Forest Lake, passed away on June 18, 2024.
Bess grew up in a large family with 16 siblings. They didn’t have much, but they had each other. She had a wonderful marriage to Carl Dahl followed by two children, Susan and Kenneth. Then came seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Besides her family and wonderful friends, her...
Dennis Sundstrom
Jun 17, 2024
Dennis C. Sundstrom, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on June 17, 2024, in Lindstrom, MN, at the age of 81. Born on October 16, 1942, Dennis lived a life filled with passion and adventure, leaving behind a legacy of love and memories. He worked as a sales engineer at Midway Industrial for 40 years. Throughout his...
Mary Ochocki
Jun 17, 2024
In loving memory of Mary Ochocki, it is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a remarkable woman after a long battle with pancreatic cancer, whose legacy will forever resonate in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to know her. Mary, born on December 1, 1954, dedicated her life to caring for others, working tirelessly in...
Betty G. Dawley
Jun 15, 2024
Betty G. Dawley, age 89, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, formerly of River Falls, Ellsworth and Baldwin, Wisconsin, beloved mother, grandmother, and devoted caregiver. Betty was born on December 1, 1934, and departed from this world on June 15, 2024. Throughout her life, Betty dedicated herself to caring for others with unwavering kindness and generosity.
Working in daycare centers, providing home housekeeping...
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