Obituaries

Richard and Jeanette Hahn

Richard and Jeanette Hahn

Oct 12, 2024

Richard Lawrence Hahn, born on October 5, 1949 in Minot, North Dakota, left us on October 11, 2024, and Jeanette Cecilia (Laqua) Hahn, born on September 18, 1949 in Williston, North Dakota, followed him on October 12, 2024 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. They loved each other, their children, Laurie (Ganser) and her husband Robin, and Markus...

Roxanne M. Mackey

Roxanne M. Mackey

Oct 5, 2024

Roxanne Mary Mackey (Sivigny), age 70, passed away on October 5, 2024, in Lindstrom, Minnesota. Born on August 8, 1954, Roxanne, affectionately known as Roxy, was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.

Roxy was often found in her kitchen whipping up everyone's favorite dish or treat. Her spirited demeanor and wit were balanced by her immense warmth and generosity, traits...

Robert Carl Victor Rosenquist

Robert Carl Victor Rosenquist

Oct 1, 2024

Robert Carl Victor Rosenquist Sr., age 89, of Hugo, MN, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, October 1, 2024.

Bob's life was guided by his love and dedication to family and friends. In keeping with his usual daily cell phone communications with family, he was texting with a granddaughter just moments before his death.

Bob was born May 9, 1935, to Carl and...

Kegan J. Russ

Kegan J. Russ

Sep 29, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Kegan John Russ, who passed away on September 29, 2024, at the age of 25, in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Born on April 24, 1999, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Kegan brought joy and laughter to all who knew him. Known for his love of the outdoors, Kegan could...

Patricia J. Hoyt

Patricia J. Hoyt

Sep 26, 2024

Patricia “Patty” Jane Hoyt, age 79, of Scandia, Minnesota passed away on September 26, 2024 with her loving family members at her side.

Patty is survived by her husband, Denny Hoyt; two daughters, Jackie (Phillip) Sperl, Roxie Hoyt; grandsons, Brenden Sperl and Mitchell Martens; sister, Barbara “Bobbie” (Herb) Hilkins; brother, Mike Smith; nieces, Kelly (Geoff) Knott, Shannon Bronk; nephew, Ryan Smith;...

Mike Poe

Mike Poe

Sep 26, 2024

Michael John Poe, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2024 at home, surrounded by the love of his family and with his wife, Mary, and daughter, Kris, at his side. He was 80 years old.

Preceded in death by parents, Frances and Cecil Poe; in-laws Clare, (Dustin) Wetherby, Robert Dustin Sr. and Donald Wetherby, and brother-in-law, Robert Dustin Jr.

Mike was born...

Kathleen Diane Sundsrud

Kathleen Diane Sundsrud

Sep 24, 2024

Kathleen "Kathy" D. Sundsrud, age 81, was welcomed into heaven on September 24, 2024, while surrounded by her loving family. 

Kathy was born June 18, 1943, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Woodrow and Marian Swift. She had two brothers, Terry (deceased) and Ronald; and two half-brothers, Ted and Mike.

Kathy‘s mother died when Kathy was 7 years old. She was raised by her...

Calvin Thomas Young

Calvin Thomas Young

Sep 23, 2024

Calvin Thomas Young born 12-07-1996 departed 9-23-2024. 

Calvin lovingly known as "Ike" by those close, enjoyed hunting and fishing especially for large catfish. You could often find Calvin on the Gunflint trail or the St Croix River with his American pit bull terrier, Zera, and his longtime partner, Sarah Dale.

Cynthia "Cindy" Ann Malone

Cynthia "Cindy" Ann Malone

Sep 18, 2024

Cynthia Ann Malone, age 69, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, passed away on September 18, 2024. 

Cynthia had a passion for capturing life's moments through photography and scrapbooking. She had a deep appreciation for rock & roll music and found solace and joy in the melodies that moved her soul. Her love for nature was evident in her gardening and admiration for...

Edward Sorteberg

Edward Sorteberg

Sep 18, 2024

Edward Allen Sorteberg, 91, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 18, 2024, following an 18-month battle with heart and kidney failure.Ed was born on March 3, 1933, in Rose Hill (now Lauderdale), Minnesota, where he grew up in the home his father built. A dedicated student, he had near-perfect attendance and graduated with...

John E. Hoff

John E. Hoff

Sep 15, 2024

John Edwin Hoff was welcomed into the glorious gates of heaven by his Lord and Savior on September 15th, 2024, at the age of 77. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones. John was born on July 21st,1947 to Erling and Barbara Hoff and was one of ten children. He graduated from Mora High School in...

Robert L. Hanley

Robert L. Hanley

Sep 12, 2024

Robert “Bob” Leon Hanley, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, age 102, passed away on September 12, 2024, in Shoreview, Minnesota at St. Therese Hospice. Born on February 6, 1922, in St. Paul, Bob was a proud graduate of Humboldt High School in St. Paul, MN.

Enlisting in the US Navy, Bob courageously served during World War II for five years, including a...

Jim Hermes

Jim Hermes

Sep 9, 2024

Jim Hermes, a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, godfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2024, at his home in Forest Lake, Minnesota. Born on November 16, 1936, in Tacoma, Washington, Jim was the son of Eleanor Muriel Halpin and Henry Wade Hermes.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents; his grandson, Joshua Hermes; his sister, Patricia Cowing...

Robert Lee Lundgren

Robert Lee Lundgren

Sep 8, 2024

Robert Lundgren, of Oakdale, Minnesota, passed on from this life to the next on Sunday, September 8th, 2024. He was born March 11th, 1955, the fifth of Don and Phyllis Lundgren’s eight children. He was 69 years old.

Bob grew up in the Forest Lake area. He attended school in Forest Lake and Alexandria, Minnesota. For a few years, he lived...

Lowell Arthur Efterfield

Lowell Arthur Efterfield

Sep 8, 2024

Lowell Arthur Efterfield, passed away peacefully with family at 4:59 AM on Sunday, September 8th, 2024, at the age of 85.

He was born December 26, 1938, at Stephen Minnesota. He is preceded by his parents, Arthur and Isabel, and his brother, Duane. He is survived by his wife, Karen; sons, Anthony and Steven; three granddaughters, Krystal (Walter) Woolsey, Paige, and...

Ardelle Olsen

Ardelle Olsen

Aug 30, 2024

Ardelle Ellen Olsen completed her mission of providing kindness and care for all to embrace. After 93 years, she embarked upon her next journey of everlasting life on the 30th day of August of 2024.

She was born to Joseph and Ellen Anderson on May 30th, 1931 in East Bethel, MN. She was baptized and confirmed at Our Saviour’s Chapel. She...

Jennie A. Hanson

Jennie A. Hanson

Aug 30, 2024

Jennie Ann Hanson (nee Kilde) age 87 was welcomed into heaven by her Lord and Savior on August 30, 2024. She was born to August and Bertha Kilde on July 7, 1937 in Blackduck, Minnesota. Jennie was the youngest of 11 children. Her family was close, loving, and very musically gifted. Jennie enjoyed playing the piano and accordion and even...

Terry L. Morett

Terry L. Morett

Aug 30, 2024

Terry Lyn Morett (nee Anglin), passed away Friday August 30, 2024, after a several month-long battle with Ataxia and Prion Disease. Terry was born October 31, 1952 in Pleasanton, California the oldest daughter of six children to John and Milbria (Wilcox) Anglin. Terry led a crafty life from her Halloween hat to sewing her clothes, baby blankets for nephews, nieces,...

Guy Allen Lehner

Guy Allen Lehner

Aug 25, 2024

Guy Allen Lehner, age 72, passed away peacefully at home in Sandstone, Mn on Aug 25th, 2024. 

Guy is survived by his wife of 42 years, Tammy. Also his 5 children; Christopher (Ashley), Tasha (David), Joshua (Jillian), Alex (Lacey), and Alicia (Justin); 13 grandchildren Mikahla, Marissa, Madysun, Dawson, Matthew, Nathan, Preston, Ezra, Savannah, Micah, Waylon, Amelia and Abigail. 4 great grandchildren;...

Audrey J. Bowen

Audrey J. Bowen

Aug 24, 2024

Audrey J. Bowen, beloved mother, and grandma, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2024, in Wyoming, Minnesota. Born on November 3, 1935, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Audrey grew up on the East Side of Saint Paul. She was a proud graduate of Johnson High School, Class of 1954. 

Following graduation she met the love of her life, Keith Bowen. It was...