Obituaries

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...

Marie Geraldine Heisick

Marie Geraldine Heisick

Aug 23, 2024

Marie Heisick

November 12, 1939 - August 23, 2024

Marie Heisick, Beloved Mother and Super-Grandma, age 84, of Cottage Grove, MN, passed away on 8/23/24 surrounded by family. 

Marie was born on November 12, 1939, to Henry and Elizabeth Rademacher. Marie began her life’s journey in the small town of Rosen, MN. After attending Bellingham High School, she spent her senior year at...

Carroll Fredrick Buzzell

Carroll Fredrick Buzzell

Aug 23, 2024

Carroll Fredrick Buzzell Sr. was born on September 25th, 1941, to Charles and Delores Buzzell. He grew up in the Spring Lake Park/Blaine area in Minnesota and attended St. Tim’s Catholic Church with his family. He was part of a large family having 3 sisters and 8 brothers. After graduating from Spring Lake High school where he was a multi-sport...

Patricia R. Funni

Patricia R. Funni

Aug 23, 2024

Patricia Rose Funni, age 82 of Scandia, Minnesota was born May 7, 1942 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Patti died peacefully on August 23, 2024, surrounded by her family at home. Her family and Faith were the center of her life. She always had time and a joyful smile for each and every one of her numerous friends and large family. She...

Rita J. Tetrault

Rita J. Tetrault

Aug 19, 2024

Rita Josephine Tetrault, a beloved and esteemed member of the Columbus, Minnesota community, passed away at the age of 95 on August 19, 2024. Born on November 14, 1928, to Matthew and Josephine (Parenteau) Hauble in Columbus Township, Minnesota, Rita was a woman of unwavering dedication and grace.

A graduate of Forest Lake High School, Rita followed her dream and joined...

Tyler Eldon Werkheiser

Tyler Eldon Werkheiser

Aug 17, 2024

Tyler Eldon Werkheiser, born March 5th 2005, came into the world with no one knowing the impact he would have on our lives. Saturday, August 17th 2024 he was taken from this world in a fatal motorcycle accident leaving his parents, Andrew and Susan along with his older brother Mason. A blessing to say at the least, Tyler loved being...

Lucille Catherine Carlson

Lucille Catherine Carlson

Aug 17, 2024

Lucille was born on January 23, 1931 in Tower, MN, on the Iron Range, one of the coldest spots in the nation and one of the most beautiful. She attended the Tower-Soudan schools and St. Martin’s Catholic Church. Lucille married Marvin Carlson from Duluth in 1949, and lived in Duluth, then Ely, where they had their three sons, Larry, Glenn,...

Carly C. Hawkinson-Sohm

Carly C. Hawkinson-Sohm

Aug 17, 2024

Carly Hawkinson-Sohm, age 49 of Duluth, Minnesota passed away on August 17, 2024, after bravely fighting cancer. Born on October 10, 1974, in Forest Lake, Minnesota, Carly was the daughter of David and Catherine (Augustine) Hawkinson. She was a proud graduate of Forest Lake High School and later went on to the University of Minnesota-Duluth (go Bulldogs) and the University...

Olivia Ryan Todd

Olivia Ryan Todd

Aug 16, 2024

Our little angel was called to the Lord on Friday, August, 16, 2024. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Olivia Ryan Todd, who was the cherished daughter of Andrew and Heather Todd. Olivia will forever remain a beacon of light in the hearts and memories of her loving parents, Heather and Andrew Todd, her beloved...

Robert Ernest Johnson

Robert Ernest Johnson

Aug 13, 2024

Robert Ernest Johnson, of Hugo, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Shelby Lynn Johnson; parents, Ernest and Marjorie Johnson, and brother, Tommie Johnson. Robert is survived by his daughter, Laura Johnson and his sister Kathie (Conrad) Bohmert; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

The family will greet friends and...

Savannah Jo Helget

Savannah Jo Helget

Aug 6, 2024

Savannah Jo Helget (5), or Savvy Jo as everyone lovingly called her, passed into eternity at 11:11am on August 6th, 2024 after a five year struggle with an undiagnosed neuromuscular disorder. She was surrounded with love by her parents, her older sisters, younger brother, and her puppy in her final moments.

She was born in Minneapolis to Jeff & Lacy Helget...

Arty Ortiz

Arty Ortiz

Aug 6, 2024

We celebrate the life and legacy of Arty Ortiz, a cherished husband, dedicated father, and beloved member of the community. Arty was born on April 22, 1980, in El Paso, Texas, before later settling in Lino Lakes, Minnesota, where he touched the lives of many with his kindness and determination. His bright spirit and unwavering commitment to his loved ones...

Judy Renard

Judy Renard

Aug 4, 2024

Judith Ann Renard, our beloved wife, mom, and grandma who introduced us all to Jesus, passed away in peace at home, surrounded by her family and friends on Sunday August 4, 2024 at the age of 83. She is now truly at “home” and reunited with her parents, Fillmore and Cleo Thunstrom; her sisters, Camille and Michelle; her brother, James...

Marilyn J. Jeukens

Marilyn J. Jeukens

Aug 4, 2024

Marilyn Joanne Jeukens, a cherished member of the community, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2024, at the age of 92 in Forest Lake, Minnesota. Born on November 9, 1931, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Marilyn's journey was one filled with love, devotion, and service to others. She graduated from Forest Lake High School in 1949 before embarking on a fulfilling...

Gary L. Carlson

Gary L. Carlson

Aug 1, 2024

Gary Lee Carlson went to his heavenly home on August 1, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Mpls on 12-6-1948 to Richard and Marilyn Carlson. He was the oldest of four children and attended Woodlake Grade School and East Jr High. He graduated from Richfield HS in 1966. He graduated from Augsburg College 1970 with B.A....

Mickey Flaherty

Mickey Flaherty

Jul 31, 2024

Mickey Flaherty, age 90, formerly of Pine City, Minnesota died peacefully on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Edith Callais; husband, Dick; son, Patrick; grandson Brandon; 10 siblings. She is survived by her children, Richard (Sally), Dennis (Norma), Kim (John) Guzman, Timothy (Nancy), Kevin Metty; 14 grandchildren; 38 great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Peggy...