Obituaries

May 23, 2025

Jun 3, 2025

Jun 2, 2025

Maynerd Carl Sandberg

November 28, 1924 – June 2, 2025

Maynerd Carl Sandberg, age 100, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2025, after a long life devoted to faith, family, and service. For the past five years, he lived with his son Daniel in Crystal, Minnesota.

Maynerd was born in Minneapolis on November 28, 1924, to Albert and Jennie Sandberg. He was one...

Jun 2, 2025

Bernadean “Bernie” Marie Sausen, age 78, passed away peacefully at home on June 2, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on September 14, 1946, in California to Albert and Olga Lade, Bernie’s early years were filled with joy and adventure growing up on the family farm. She especially cherished her time driving the tractor and embracing the simple...

May 30, 2025

Julie M. Niemi, age 64, passed away on May 30, 2025, after a courageous five-year battle with cancer. Throughout her journey, she remained the thoughtful, kind, and giving person that everyone knew and loved.

Julie had a deep love for people and a special gift for making friends wherever she went. With a heart full of compassion and a generous spirit,...

May 26, 2025

Darlene A. Greer, age 81, of Chisago City, Minnesota, died on Monday, May 26, 2025.

Darlene was born on June 13, 1943, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and was adopted by Henry and Barbara (Wiome) Brodtmann. She graduated from Saint Bernard High School and later pursued studies in office administration. In 1963, she married the love of her life, Gary Greer. Together...

May 25, 2025

Mary Kay Immel

February 15, 1958 – May 25, 2025

Mary Immel (LaMotte), age 67, of Forest Lake passed away peacefully at home on May 25th, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous three-year battle with cancer.

She was born in St. Paul on February 15th, 1958, to Willam and Kathryn LaMotte. She spent her early years in White Bear Lake...

May 25, 2025

Linda Hackett, age 78, of North Branch, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, May 25, 2025.

Born on January 2, 1947, in Beloit, Wisconsin, Linda was the daughter of Clarence and Edith (Mathewson) Heideman. She was a proud graduate of Beloit Memorial High School, Class of 1965, before continuing her education at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa,...

May 24, 2025

James “Jim” Joseph Helinsky, age 82, of Linwood Township, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, May 24, 2025. Born on August 8, 1942, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Jim was the son of Laurence and Irene (Cogger) Helinsky. He proudly served his country in the United States Army, where he formed lifelong bonds and made memories that stayed...

May 19, 2025

Charlene “Char” Poppen

Charlene Yvonne (McKee) Poppen was born on October 26, 1936 to Arthur and Blanche (Roe) McKee in Hayti, South Dakota. Char had fond memories of her childhood. She attended her early years of school in Hazel, South Dakota and her final two years at Castlewood High School where she graduated in 1954. She also began dating her future...

May 13, 2025

Donald “Donnie” J. Anderson Age 87, of East Bethel, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on May 13, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with COPD.

Following his high school graduation, he began working at Scott Atwater building go-carts. He proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1957 to 1961 in the Aero...

May 8, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Scott Palmer, age 67, who left us too early. Scott was a man of contrasts - possessing remarkable intellectual curiosity and practical skill, while also facing personal demons that challenged him throughout much of his life.

Scott earned a degree in Chemical Engineering, where his analytical mind and problem-solving abilities...

May 8, 2025

Carol T. Hisdahl passed away peacefully on May 8, 2025, at the age of 93, surrounded by family at Parmly Assisted Care in Chisago City, Minnesota.

Carol was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 60 years, Donald Leevon Hisdahl. Together, they built a life rich with love, creativity, and dedication to their family and community.

A true entrepreneur and creative...

May 8, 2025

Lynette Marie Carter, age 83, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, May 8, 2025, at her assisted living facility in Forest Lake, Minnesota. She was born March 15, 1942. A beloved daughter of Russell Edward Dunn and Marian Alice Bredesen Dunn, and the King Most High.

Lynette was preceded in death by her sister, Lois (Ken) Fultz; her parents, Marian Dunn...

May 3, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of Daniel Richard Guenther. Dan was born to William and Sherry Guenther on February 1, 1986 in Cambridge, MN and passed away on May 3, 2025 at the age of 39.

Dan graduated from Forest Lake High School in 2004. On April 15, 2016, Dan and Christine Boudouris welcomed their...

Apr 30, 2025

Amy Patricia Johnston (Gessner), age 55, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2025 after a courageous journey.

Born on October 26, 1969, in Forest Lake, Minnesota, Amy was the beloved daughter of Anna Mae Gessner (Dupre) and Dick Gessner. She was a proud graduate of Forest Lake High School, class of 1988, where she was a member of the marching band...

Apr 30, 2025

James "Jim" Arndt

Age 86, of Hugo, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2025. He was born on February 28, 1939, in Glasgow, Montana, to Jacob and Clara Arndt.

Jim had a deep love for the outdoors and was a passionate skier, enjoying both waterskiing and downhill skiing. He even competed in the 3-event waterskiing competitions. In 1966, Jim and Joan...

Apr 29, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Barbara Jo Keippela, who went home to be with the Lord at the of age 75, on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.

Barbara was born on July 5, 1949, in Cloquet, Minnesota, the daughter of Howard and Marian (Barney) Sunnarborg. She grew up in Esko, Minnesota, and graduated...

Apr 27, 2025

Rita Darlene Carrison Berge, age 85, died Sunday, April 27, 2025, peacefully at her home in Forest Lake, MN. Rita was born on March 28, 1940, in Fergus Falls, MN, to Robert Leslie and Martha Inga (Moe) Carrison. She graduated from Fergus Falls High School in 1958, was the Otters homecoming queen and a National Honor Society member. Rita furthered...

Apr 26, 2025

Leo Lexington Byrne Jr. was born on August 9, 1936, in Ponca City, Oklahoma, to Leo and Rose Mary Byrne. He passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 26, 2025, at Birchwood Health Care Center in Forest Lake, Minnesota.

Leo dedicated his life to service, retiring from the United States Postal Service after 35 years and the Army National Guard...