Obituaries
Christina Marie Strantz
Apr 2, 2025
Christina Marie Strantz
September 1, 1969 – April 2, 2025
Christina "Chrissy" Marie Strantz, age 55, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully in her sleep on April 2, 2025. She was born on September 1, 1969, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Ron and Karen Strantz.
Christina’s daughter, Ashley (Tyler), and her grandchildren, Louis, Josephine, and Amelia, were the center of her life. She was...
Rita Darlene Carrison Berge
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...
Stanley J. Berry
Apr 26, 2025
Stanley "Stan" J. Berry, from Wyoming, Minnesota passed away peacefully surrounded by family in his home, at the age of 73 on April 26, 2025.
Stan was born on March 3, 1952 to Lloyd and Marian (Lamberty) Berry in Forest Lake, Minnesota. He grew up in Wyoming and graduated from Forest Lake High School in 1971, with a Varsity Letter in...
Patricia Ann Boyd
Apr 25, 2025
Patricia Ann Boyd, age 81 of Forest Lake, Minnesota passed away during the early morning hours of April 25th, 2025. She was born on June 13th, 1943 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Lorenz and Leslie (Morris) Boyd.
Pat grew up in Oklahoma and graduated from college with a bachelor’s degree. Soon after she joined the United States Navy where she served...
David T. Holmberg
Apr 24, 2025
David T. Holmberg, age 71, of Scandia, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 24, 2025, surrounded by the family he loved so dearly.
Born on July 24, 1953, in Stillwater, Minnesota, to Thure and Elva (Russell) Holmberg, David grew up on his grandparents’ farm near Square Lake. He spent countless childhood hours baling hay, doing chores, and learning the value...
Lynn Keith Bergeron
Apr 13, 2025
Lynn Keith Bergeron, age 70 of Forest Lake, formerly of Fridley, Minnesota passed away on Sunday April 13th, 2025 after a battle with cancer.
Lynn was born September 23, 1954, in Minneapolis. After a highly successful youth sports career at Grace High School (Totino Grace), Lynn became a barber. Lynn started 37th and Johnson Hair Company in 1980.
Lynn had many jobs...
Leona Viola Wirtz
Apr 13, 2025
Leona Viola Wirtz became an angel on April 13, 2025 at the age of 87. Leona was born in Elk River, Minnesota on September 22, 1937 to Leonard and Viola (Schulte) Wirtz. She was the oldest of six, three sisters and two brothers, so she took on a lot of responsibility at a very young age. And though the work...
Helen "Pat" Markwardt
Apr 11, 2025
Helen "Pat" Markwardt, age 92, of May Township, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family and the nature she so adored.
Born on November 14, 1932, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, Pat was the cherished daughter of Walter and Helen (Wright) Harris. She spent her formative years in Minneapolis, graduating from Edina High School...
Michael Boeckmann
Mar 30, 2025
Michael “Mike” Boeckmann, age 74, of Chisago City, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2025.
Mike was born July 10, 1950, in St. Paul, Minnesota. He was the son of Phyllis Pschandl and Harold Boeckmann. He went to Johnson High School where he was involved in the drum and bugle corps, hockey and football before graduating in 1968. After high...
Lawrence H. Carpenter
Mar 26, 2025
Lawrence “Larry” H. Carpenter, lovingly known as "Uncle" to many, age 78, of Wyoming, Minnesota, passed away with his family by his side on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.
Born on April 22, 1946, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Larry was the beloved son of George and Lillian (Boyer) Carpenter. He grew up in the Frogtown neighborhood, attended St. Vincent’s Grade School, and...
Leroy George Goldeman
Mar 21, 2025
Leroy George Goldeman
December 26, 1939 – March 21, 2025
Leroy George Goldeman passed away peacefully on Friday, March 21, 2025, surrounded by the family he cherished.
Leroy was born on December 26, 1939, and grew up in New Brighton, Minnesota. He graduated from Mounds View High School in 1958 before proudly serving four years in the United States Marine Corps. While serving...
David Sherwood-Gabrielson
Mar 19, 2025
David Max Sherwood-Gabrielson, age 80, of Scandia, MN passed away peacefully on March 19, 2025. David grew up in Greeley, Colorado, the only child of Max and Josephine (Stevens) Sherwood. David would later move to Minnesota where he became a prominent Twin Cities activist. David didn’t just talk about change; he would take the lead and pave the way. He...
David L. Gilson
Mar 17, 2025
David L. Gilson, age 75, of Columbus, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, March 17, 2025.
David was born on August 3, 1949, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, to Howard and Lorayne (Sonnenburg) Gilson. He grew up in Saint Paul, attending Washington High School before graduating from Mechanic Arts High School in 1967. Shortly after, he answered the...
Diane "Dee Dee" Kopka
Mar 17, 2025
Diane “Dee Dee” Kopka, age 73, of Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on May 30, 1951, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Dee Dee was the daughter of Maurice and Martha (Gilbertson) Forsman. She grew up in Minneapolis and graduated from Roosevelt High School with the Class of 1969....
Laurie P. Lawrence
Mar 14, 2025
Laurie P. Lawrence, age 64, of Linwood Township, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025.
Laurie was born on January 10, 1961, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, to Allan and Joan (Meyer) Lawrence. She spent her childhood in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, where she graduated from Grand Rapids High School. Laurie pursued higher education in Hibbing and later continued her studies at...
Robert J. Pechmann
Mar 12, 2025
Robert Pechmann, age 81, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving wife and children.
Robert was a man of deep faith, unwavering strength, and boundless generosity. A proud veteran of the United States Army, he later built a successful career as a Computer Engineer at Control Data. Though life presented...
Thomas G. Harrer
Mar 12, 2025
Thomas G. Harrer, age 68, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on September 26, 1956, in Lincoln, Nebraska, Thomas was the son of Carl and Barbara (Ball) Harrer. At a young age, his family moved to Minneapolis and later settled in Forest Lake, where he graduated from Forest Lake...
John E. Frankson Jr.
Mar 5, 2025
John E. Frankson Jr.
Age 98, of Chisago City, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2025, from old age. Known for his kindness and dedication, John was a beloved podiatrist who went above and beyond in caring for his patients. His gentle approach and commitment to their well-being made him a trusted and respected professional.
John’s passion for sled dogs began with...
Kenneth Robert Pearson
Mar 3, 2025
Kenneth (Kenny) Robert Pearson, age 67, of Maplewood passed away Monday March 3rd, 2025.
Kenny was born April 5th, 1957, in St Croix Falls, WI, to Robert and Diane "Sis" Pearson of Forest Lake, MN. He grew up in Forest Lake, Minnesota where he met the love of his life, Wendy Anderson, and they then married in 1977. From then on,...
Mary A. Geyer
Mar 2, 2025
Mary A. Geyer, age 71, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, passed away on March 2, 2025. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Marlow and Josephine; sisters, Patricia, Gloria, and Beverley; and longtime companion, Paul Kotchen. She is survived by her sister, Marilyn; brother, Marlow (Bette); and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mary was a kind and compassionate soul, known for her...
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