Obituaries

Frank Weber

Frank Weber

Dec 26, 2022

 

Frank R. Weber, age 69, of Forest Lake, passed away on December 26, 2022, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. 

Frank studied math and computer science at the University of Minnesota, where he became a super cray user and worked in the insurance industries as a system analyst.  At age 17, he studied classical pipe organ in Cologne,...

Beatrice D. Puleo

Beatrice D. Puleo

Dec 24, 2022

 

Beatrice “Bea” Puleo, age 99, died peacefully on Christmas Eve after celebrating with her family in Hugo, Minnesota.  Bea was born on October 16, 1923, at her grandparent’s home in Spokane, Washington, the daughter of Dorothy Russell.  She was so tiny at birth, that she was not weighed.  Once a scale was found for her to be weighed on,...

Glenn D. Del Giudice

Glenn D. Del Giudice

Dec 23, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Glenn Del Giudice, age 68, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, on Friday, December 23, 2022. Glenn was a loving father and friend to all who knew him. He will be deeply missed by his three children, Caitlin (Michael) Louden, Mikaela Del Giudice, and Nick Del Giudice.

Glenn was a dedicated...

Delores "Dee" Borchardt

Delores "Dee" Borchardt

Dec 19, 2022

 

Delores “Dee” Borchardt (nee Klegin) was born on November 20, 1935, in South Saint Paul, Minnesota.  She went to be with the Lord on December 19, 2022, after a battle with cancer.  She was 87 years old.

Dee grew up on her parents’ farm and met a young Navy sailor named Chuck when she was just a teenager.  The...

Peter Paul Dukich

Peter Paul Dukich

Dec 18, 2022

Peter Paul Dukich, age 94, of Blaine MN, passed into heaven peacefully on Sunday, December 18, 2022. Preceded in death by his wife Lydia, of 67 years, and daughter, Lynda. Survived by children, Thomas (Vicki), Susan (Maurice), Therese, Michael (Lynette), Peter (Nancy); son-in-law, Al; and blessed with 9 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren.

Private memorial service will be held.

In...

Allen "Al" Peiffer

Allen "Al" Peiffer

Dec 18, 2022

Allen “Al” Peiffer, age 57, of Forest Lake, passed away after complications from a stroke. He is preceded in death by his mother, Ruth.  Survived by wife, Naomi; father, Herbert; siblings, Scott, Tim, Donna, Herbert Jr., Terry; many nieces and nephews, other family members and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held in the summer.

Arnold Rudenick

Arnold Rudenick

Dec 18, 2022

At the age of 83 Arnie was welcomed into Gods arms on Sunday December 18, 2022 at Unity Hospital, Fridley MN after a battle with leukemia and depression, along with a long list of other things.  He went peacefully with his family at his side.

Arnie was born October 6th 1939, the son of Paul & Olive (Rappe) of Hinckley...

Virginia Ann Smith

Virginia Ann Smith

Dec 14, 2022

Virginia “Ginny” Ann Smith – loving wife and mother of four – passed away on December 14, 2022, at the age of 88 in White Bear Lake, MN. 

Virginia is preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Elda Wise and loving husband Robert E. Smith.  Virginia is survived by four sons, Steven R. Smith (Joan), Jeffery A. Smith (Jill),...

Dustin Gregory Manderscheid

Dustin Gregory Manderscheid

Dec 14, 2022

 

Dustin Gregory Manderscheid

July 26, 1989 - December 14, 2022

 

“I’m the one that’s got to die when it’s time for me to die, so let me live my life the way I want to.”

 ―Jimi Hendrix 

 

Dustin was a typical Leo: strong, confident, ambitious, loyal, fiercely proud, and protective of those he loved and cared about, incredibly generous, and...

Douglas E. Sill MD

Douglas E. Sill MD

Dec 14, 2022

 

Douglas Ellwood Sill was born on April 30, 1951 to Ellwood and Margaret Sill in Madelia, Minnesota.  He passed away peacefully at home on December 14, 2022 surrounded by his family.   

Doug attended St. Olaf College where he met his wife Sharon.   He went on to the University of Minnesota Medical School, followed by a Family Practice Residency...

Nancilee Antisdel

Nancilee Antisdel

Dec 12, 2022

Nancilee Antisdel was born July 28, 1936, in Spencer, Iowa and passed away in the Forest Lake, Minnesota area on December 12, 2022.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Lena “Len” Guthrie and Jared Hammer; husband, Philip Antisdel; son, Michael Dale.

Nancilee grew up in Milford, Iowa where she attended school and graduated with the Class of 1955. ...

Louise Mounts Blair

Louise Mounts Blair

Dec 9, 2022

Louise Mounts Blair, age 91, of Lindstrom, Minnesota; formerly of Isanti, Minnesota died peacefully on Friday, December 9, 2022.  Louise is preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Elsie (nee Layne) Mounts; husband, Alonzo; six siblings.  She is survived by her beloved sister, Glennetta Mounts Waddle; many devoted nieces and nephews. 

Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 p.m.,...

Jeffrey R Ehnstrom

Jeffrey R Ehnstrom

Dec 7, 2022

 

Jeffrey R. Ehnstrom, age 65, of Chisago City, Minnesota, died peacefully on Wednesday, December 7, 2022.  He is preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Jennifer.  He is survived by his loving wife, Roxanne; son, Mark; four-legged daughter, Tila; special father and mother-in-law, Nick and Laura Mendez; other family and friends.  Per his wishes, no services will be held. 

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Alvin E. Frederick

Alvin E. Frederick

Dec 7, 2022

Alvin A. Frederick, age 97, of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, died peacefully on Wednesday, December 7, 2022.

Alvin proudly served his country in the United States Navy during WWII.  His love for his country continued through his life with membership in the American Legion and the highlight of receiving an invitation to a Honor Flight in 2014 to Washington DC. ...

Lynell M. Gorka

Lynell M. Gorka

Dec 5, 2022

Lynell M. Gorka, age 86, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2022, while surrounded by her family. Lynell was preceded in death by her parents, Orville and Selma Remus; husband, Donald Gorka; grandson, Daniel Gibbons; brothers, Dale and Donald; brother-in-law, Eugene Warren. She is survived by children, Cathy (Rich) Osman, Diane (Mark) Prudhomme, Patricia (Raymond) Gibbons,...

Donald Francis Novotny

Donald Francis Novotny

Dec 4, 2022

Donald Novotny - dedicated husband, father of two, and friend of many - passed away on December 4, 2022 at the age of 87 in North Branch, MN.

Don was born to Frank and Bozenna Novotny in Montgomery, Minnesota. He was enlisted in the US Army in the 8th Field Artillery Batallion where he received numerous honors. After that he...

Joseph "Joe" Lee

Joseph "Joe" Lee

Dec 2, 2022

Joseph Alfred Lee was born to Lawrence and Nellie Lee on August 31st, 1938, in St Paul, MN. His sister Karen and adopted brother Johnny completed their family, and they grew up in St. Paul in a loving home. Joe graduated from Johnson High School in 1955 at 16 years old. He then studied at the U of M for...

Deanna L. Bulen

Deanna L. Bulen

Nov 27, 2022

Deanna Louise (Schutz) Bulen, of Lindstrom, Minnesota, formerly St. Paul, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2022 at age 85. 

Deanna was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who will be dearly missed by those she left behind. 

Preceded in death by her parents, Dale and Gladys (Helvig) Schutz; husband, Lane Bulen; brother-in-law, Dewey Agotness.  Survived...

Ella Lynn Schmidt

Ella Lynn Schmidt

Nov 27, 2022

PRECIOUS BABY ELLA LYNN SCHMIDT

October 11, 2022 – November 27, 2022

 

Our beloved Ella Lynn Schmidt, passed away suddenly in the early morning of November 27, 2022. In her six brief weeks of life, she brought so much joy to our family. We cherish the gift of these memories dearly.

Ella is survived by her loving parents, Alyssa...

Eleanore D. Jasmin

Eleanore D. Jasmin

Nov 23, 2022

Eleanore D. Jasmin, age 100, of Wyoming, Minnesota; formerly of South Saint Paul, Minnesota died peacefully on Wednesday, November 23, 2022.  Eleanore is preceded in death by her parents, Zigmund “Sam” and Katerina (nee Gnetz) Zeland; husband, Louis; children, John Jasmin, Jeanne Brune; son-in-law, George Costello; siblings, Ted, Ed, Louise.  She is survived by her children, Mary Louise Costello, James...

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