Obituaries

Richard Hoffman
Dec 18, 2013
Richard Hoffman, age 74 of Chisago City, Minnesota, formerly of Saint Paul, Minnesota died, Wednesday, December 18, 2013. Richard was born September 25, 1939 in Saint Paul, Minnesota the son of Roy and Grace (Griffith) Hoffman. He attended Harding High School in Saint Paul. He was united in marriage to Joyce Keenan during a ceremony in Iowa. Together they owned...
Andrew Nerhus
Dec 17, 2013
Andrew Nerhus, age 65 of Forest Lake, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 17, 2013. Andy was born, January 10, 1948 in Windom, Minnesota, the son of Arthur and Lois (Olson) Nerhus. He graduated from Storden High School, Class of 1966. Following graduation, he furthered his education at Augsburg College, the Air Force Academy and graduated from the University of Minnesota...
Roberta Vruno
Dec 14, 2013
Roberta "Bobbi" Balzer Vruno, age 60, of Saint Paul, Minnesota, died peacefully while surrounded by her family and friends on Saturday, December 14, 2013, following a lengthy battle with Lyme Disease. Bobbi is survived by her daughters, Angie Vruno, Cassy (Chad Leohr) Vruno; grandchildren, Lexi Vruno and Dominik Blanchet; siblings, Chuck (Brenda) Balzer, Julie (Larry) Braun, Marvy (John) Cotrell, Rick...
Marjorie Olson
Dec 11, 2013
Marjorie F. Olson, age 69, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, passed peacefully into the arms of our Lord on Wednesday, December 11, 2013. Marjorie will be remembered as a beloved wife, cherished mother and loving grandmother. She is preceded in death by her parents, Warren and Arlene (Ronning) Clasen. Marjorie is survived by her husband, Robert K. Olson; sons, Kevin (Christi)...
Yvonne Johnson
Dec 9, 2013
Yvonne M. Johnson, age 77 of North Oaks, Minnesota, died peacefully on December 9, 2013 at her home while surrounded by her loving family. Yvonne was born August 23, 1936 in Saint Paul, Minnesota the daughter of Frank and Vera (Lundt) Nuebel. She was raised in the Rice and University area of Saint Paul, where she attended Mechanic Arts. Following...
Donald Solsrud
Dec 6, 2013
Donald R. Solsrud, age 75, of Forest Lake, died, Friday, December 6, 2013. Don proudly served our country in the United States Air Force. He retired from Puglesa Company after many years of service. He is preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Rose. He is survived by his wife, Linda; sons, John (Anne), Victor, Eric; grandsons, Devon, Adam,...

Troy Sullivan
Dec 4, 2013
Troy Dean Sullivan, age 49, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died, December 4, 2013. He is preceded in death by his mother, Diane. He is survived by his children, Rayland and Benjamin; wife, Patty; father, Charles; three brothers, one sister, their spouses and many family and friends that will truly miss him. Troy was born in Denver, Colorado on August 17,...
Kenneth Banta
Dec 2, 2013
Kenneth Banta, age 86, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died suddenly on December 2, 2013 at his home. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Ken was born December 29, 1927 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. At the age of 11, his parents relocated to Arlington, Virginia. His grandparents had a farm in Wyoming and he spent the summers there. Ken served...
Gary Murphy
Dec 1, 2013
Gary B. Murphy, age 71, of Lindstrom, Minnesota died December 1, 2013. Gary proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was a 30 plus year employee of the railroad. Preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Agnes (Dailey) Murphy; siblings Dorothy Klock, Don, and Lois Medina. Gary will be missed by his wife of 48 years,...
Paul Fish
Nov 28, 2013
Paul C. Fish, Retired Master Gunnery Sgt., age 67, of Stacy, Minnesota, passed away on November 28, 2013. Paul was a dedicated Marine, husband, father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his brother, Jack and his sister, Jean. Paul is survived by his wife, Marge; four sons, Joe (Janna), Larry (Cindy), Mike (Christina) and Jeff; eleven grandchildren, Daniel,...
William Hanna
Nov 27, 2013
William Lawrence Hanna, age 77, of Wyoming (Linwood Township), passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, November 27, 2013. Bill, Korean War Veteran, Teamster Retiree and Milwaukee Railroad Detective will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 48 years, Judy; children, Terry (Denise), Billy, Mick, Tim (Jennifer) and Tony; grandchildren, Nicholas, Tarah, Joey, Jessica, David (Jaqueline), Lianna, Tyler...
Ruby Remick
Nov 27, 2013
Ruby E. Remick, age 95, of Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota, died November 27th, 2013. She was a kind woman, loved by all who knew her. Ruby was what you might call a "spitfire." She had a love for life and made everyone around her feel like the most important person. Ruby was preceded in death by her loving husband...
Joseph Schoenberger
Nov 26, 2013
Joseph C. Schoenberger, age 92 , of Forest Lake, died November 26, 2013. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ethel and eight siblings. He is survived by his daughter, Sandra (Dennis) Bingen, son, John "Jack"; grandchildren, Jennifer (Stephen) Buck, Shawn (Heather), Ryan, Kelsey Johnson; five great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December...
Harlan Krinke
Nov 25, 2013
Harlan L. Krinke, age 80, of Marine on St. Croix, died peacefully after complications from organ failure on November 25, 2013, on what would be he and his beloved wife, Dorothy's 56th wedding anniversary. Some say he died of a broken heart. Harlan is survived by his wife, Dorothy; two daughters, Dawn (Mark) McGinley and Tara (Chris) Thompson; two sons,...
David Peterson
Nov 23, 2013
David "Woody" Peterson, age 62, of Mounds View, formerly of Forest Lake, died, unexpectedly on Saturday, November 23, 2013. David was a graduate of Forest Lake High School, Class of 1969. He worked for many years as a RV Master Technician at North Country RV, Ham Lake. David was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Mildred (Nelson) Peterson;...
Lon Sampson
Nov 19, 2013
Lon Jerome Sampson, age 62, of Wahpeton, North Dakota, passed away at his home on November 19, 2013. Lon was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on April 23, 1951. He is a graduate of Forest Lake High School. He spent the last decade in the trucking industry. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, cooking and wine making. He is preceded in death...
Neoma Rasmussen
Nov 16, 2013
Neoma L. Rasmussen, age 97, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2013. Neoma was born in Arco, Minnesota, on June 18, 1916, the daughter of Emanual and Anna Johnsen. Among other hobbies like reading, craftwork and gardening, both vegetables and flowers, Neoma loved to spend time with her family and especially her grandchildren. Neoma is preceded in death by her...
Howard Leikvold
Nov 15, 2013
Howard Leikvold, age 94, passed away at home on November 15, 2013. A 38 year resident of Wichita, KS, Howard enjoyed the last six years in Chisago City, MN. He recently earned the nickname "Great" and he was a great husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Of his many accomplishments his proudest was his family, whom he raised with his...
Russell Durant
Nov 15, 2013
Russell C. Durant, age 80, of Wyoming, Minnesota, passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer. Russell was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota on April 8, 1933, the son of Richard and Gladys Durant. Russell is preceded in death by his first wife, Jean; his second wife, Edith; his son, Keith; his great grandson, Lucio Satar and his step-grandson,...
Teri Thomas
Nov 11, 2013
Teri Gale Thomas, age 55, of Wyoming, Minnesota. Teri was born on January 30, 1958 at the Los Angeles County Hospital in Los Angeles, California. Passed away on Monday, November 11, 2013 in Wyoming, Minnesota. Teri was preceded in death by her parents, Grace and Ed Monk and her two sisters, LeAnna Spoerl and Shelly Monk. Teri is survived by...
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