Obituaries

Feb 15, 2025

Bruce Lynch, age 60, of Scandia, Minnesota, passed away on February 15, 2025.

Bruce was born on November 17, 1964, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to William and Constance (Sivesind) Lynch. He attended Marshall University High School and graduated from South High School before continuing his education at Century College. Bruce dedicated his career to serving others, working in security for Hennepin County.

Bruce...

Jul 20, 2025

Arthur Michael Blauzda, age 93, of Forest Lake, Minnesota died Sunday morning, July 20, 2025. As a child being displaced from his homeland in Latvia, during World War II, he found his second homeland in the United States of America. He served in the US Air Force, succeeded in business and finances. He is survived by his deceased wife Rita’s...

Jul 20, 2025

Sheldon L. Wilkinson, age 84, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 20, 2025.

Sheldon was born on May 15, 1941, in Duluth, Minnesota, the son of Clifford and Judith (Stockdale Weber) Wilkinson. A proud member of the Merchant Marines, Sheldon spent many years sailing and took great pride in his service. Later in life, he worked at...

Jul 19, 2025

Jul 19, 2025

The family of Shelley P. Rehak, age 74, are heartbroken to announce after her long and difficult battle, she is finally free of pain, passing peacefully on Saturday, July 19, 2025. Born December 22, 1950 in Portage, Wisconsin to John and Beatrice VanWormer, Shelley graduated from Portage High School Class of 1969. She loved to sew and crochet. She threw...

Jul 18, 2025

Thomas Bechtold, age 77, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Friday July 18th of 2025.

Tom and his wife Terri raised their three daughters at their home in Forest Lake. He and Terri enjoyed many years of volunteering at St. Peter’s Church, traveling, camping with friends and enjoying life together. They had 40 happy years of marriage until her...

Jul 17, 2025

Shawn S. Birdsall, age 36, of Wyoming, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 17, 2025.

Shawn was a spirited and fun-loving soul who brought laughter and mischief wherever he went. A proud gun enthusiast and passionate deer hunter, he also had an undying love for sports. He grew up playing baseball and football in school and remained a...

Jul 15, 2025

Brad Richard

June 29, 1949 - July 15, 2025

Brad Richard, 76, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025. Throughout his life, Brad walked faithfully in the footsteps of Jesus Christ, showing humility, kindness, and joy in all, he did. 

Born on June 29, 1949, in Washington, D.C., Brad was the second of seven children. During his childhood, his family moved several times,...

Jul 15, 2025

Arrangements to be announced.  

Jul 14, 2025

Richard "Dick" J. Robinson, age 87, of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Dick had a deep appreciation for nature and found great joy in the simple pleasures of the outdoors. He loved feeding the birds and rabbits, and he especially enjoyed deer hunting, snowmobiling, and life on the lake.

He is preceded in...

Jul 9, 2025

Annunziata “Tina” (Siciliano) Pucci

January 30, 1928 – July 9, 2025

With deep love and enduring admiration, we celebrate the extraordinary life of Annunziata “Tina” Siciliano Pucci, a beloved matriarch, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, who passed away peacefully on July 9, 2025, at the age of 97, surrounded by her daughter and granddaughters.

Born in Acri, Italy, on January 30,...

Jul 7, 2025

Nancy A. Ensrud, age 88, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 7, 2025.

Nancy was born on November 12, 1936, in Saint Paul, Minnesota. She grew up as the only child to a strong single mother on the east side of Saint Paul and in North Saint Paul. She was a proud graduate of North Saint Paul...

Jul 1, 2025

Carolyne Sue Banta, age 85, longtime resident of Forest Lake and wife of James E. Banta (deceased), passed away on July 1, 2025, after battling dementia for many years. Carolyne was an accomplished homemaker and hostess, and a wholehearted “people person” who enjoyed making family, friends—and even strangers—smile. She deeply loved and cared for her family, but first and foremost...

Jun 26, 2025

Jody Louise Preisler, age 69 of Forest Lake, MN; loving mother, daughter, sister and grandmother passed away on Thursday June 26th, 2025.

Born in Forest Lake, MN at the old hospital on South Shore Drive on August 10th, 1955, delivered by Dr.Ruggles. She was a cheerleader at the age of 3. YAH RAH RAH. She was referred to as “The Little...

Jun 24, 2025

Kenneth Elmer Olson, age 88, of Wyoming, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 24, 2025. 

He is survived by his loving wife, Delores, of 67 years; children, Kathy (Ted) Stack, Chuck (Tammy) Olson; siblings, Marlys Burman, Harriet Olson, Gary (Rosie) Olson and Karen (fiancé, Gary Skogman) Peterson; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Preceded in death by parents, Elmer and...

Jun 23, 2025

Adda E. (Rinas) Sarne, age 85, of St. Paul, MN, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2025.

Adda was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Known for her joyful spirit and warm presence, she had a way of lighting up every room she entered. Her kindness, laughter, and genuine love for others made her beloved by all who knew...

Jun 23, 2025

Paul H. Schwappach, age 76, of Maplewood, Minnesota, died on Monday, June 23, 2025.

Born on June 6, 1949, in Minneapolis, Paul was the son of Chris and Eileen (Healey) Schwappach. He grew up in a loving family and graduated from Benilde-St. Margaret's before pursuing further education in Minnesota. A proud patriot, Paul answered the call to serve and was honorably...

Jun 22, 2025

It is with heavy hearts and great sorrow that we announce the tragic and unexpected passing of our dear Michael. 

Husband, son, brother, nephew, cousin, brother in-law, uncle, great uncle, friend and coworker.

Photographer, cyclist, triathlete, animal lover, traveler, hiker, kayaker, foodie, craft beer enthusiast, Weird Al Yankovic zealot, Pink Floyd fan, salesman, and as his late father in-law would say "a prince of...

Jun 20, 2025

Sallois Ardis Gardner, age 88, of Wyoming, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 20, 2025, surrounded by her family. Sallie, as she was affectionately known by her family and friends, was born on September 20, 1936, in George, Iowa, to Herman and Stellva (Beek) Essman.

She grew up on a farm. After graduating, she moved to Minneapolis where she began...

Jun 7, 2025

Michael Immel, age 64, of Lindstrom, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025.

Mike was born on May 19, 1961, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, to Howard and Judith (Longtin) Immel II. He was raised on the family farm in Forest Lake, where he developed a deep appreciation for hard work, family, and the outdoors. A proud graduate of Forest Lake...