Obituaries

Jeffrey Ray Gordon

Jeffrey Ray Gordon

Mar 1, 2025

Jeffrey Ray Gordon, born December 2nd, 1962, passed March 1st, 2025.

Jeff passed at home in Stacy, Minnesota, after a short stint with cancer, with his daughter, daughter-in-law and dog, Charlie, by his side. Jeff was born in Des Moine, Iowa, to father, Bud, and mother, Betty.  He was the youngest of four children. Jeff married, Beckie, on March 26, 2005. 

Jeff...

Michael Steven Richter

Michael Steven Richter

Mar 1, 2025

Michael Steven Richter passed away peacefully at the age of 71, surrounded by his family and best friends, after a courageous seven-year battle with cancer.

Survived by his devoted wife of 50 years, Debra Richter; his children, Amy Richter and Shawn (Mary) Richter; his grandchildren Dylan, Christina (Simon), Joselynn and Josephine; his sisters Donna (Bob) Nelson, Cheryl Lennon, Linda (Kevin) Palmquist,...

Darlene E. Johnson

Darlene E. Johnson

Mar 1, 2025

Darlene Edith Johnson, 80, of Scandia, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Birchwood Health Care Center, in Forest Lake, Minnesota.

Born in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Norma and Clifford Johnson, Darlene spent much of her life in Scandia on the family dairy farm. She enjoyed taking care of the animals and helping harvest the crops. Darlene was...

Lloyda Moy

Lloyda Moy

Feb 28, 2025

Lloyda W. Moy passed away peacefully at the age of 96 surrounded by loving family and care providers on February 28, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Dulcinea Arellano and Delfino Martinez; multiple siblings, her husband, Ernest Moy, and most recently her son, Alan Moy, MD.

She is survived by her remaining son, James Moy MD (Nina Fertey MD);...

Warren R. Westlund

Warren R. Westlund

Feb 23, 2025

Warren R. Westlund, age 91, of Stacy, Minnesota, died unexpectedly on Sunday, February 23, 2025.

Warren was born on August 6, 1933, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Walter and Irene (Richardson) Westlund. He graduated from Forest Lake High School in 1952. Warren was baptized and confirmed and remained a lifelong member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. He married Gloria Jean Lammert...

Richard Lindgren

Richard Lindgren

Feb 22, 2025

Richard Allan "Woods" Lindgren, born on March 23, 1952 in St. Paul, passed away on February 22, 2025 at his home in Forest Lake. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Marion; his brothers, Ron and Tom; and his beloved wife, Dana. He is survived by his brothers, Joe (Nicole), Tim (Lynn), and Steve (Cindy); sister-in-law, Kathy; mother-in-law,...

Helga Winandy

Helga Winandy

Feb 22, 2025

Helga Regina Magda Beier Winandy passed away at the age of 86 years. She worked in an American Army base hospital in Germany where she met Richard Winandy and they later married in Germany. Helga and daughter Davina immigrated to Minnesota with Richard and then had daughter Marlys. Initially, Helga worked as a medical lab and xray technologist in Minnesota...

Donna Mae Solem

Donna Mae Solem

Feb 20, 2025

Donna Solem

April 10th 1931 - February 20th 2025

Donna Mae Solem, age 93, of Linwood Township passed away peacefully at home on February 20th, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles; her son, Chuck; and her grandson, Greg. She is survived by her children, Wally Solem (Julie), Mike Solem (Julie), Peggy Mayhew (Paul); grandchildren, Jaime, Jeremy (Melyssa), Jenna...

Shirley P. Doberstein

Shirley P. Doberstein

Feb 16, 2025

Shirley Patricia Doberstein, born March 20, 1932, in Lake City, Minnesota, to Andrew and Verna (Kuyath) Holmstadt, was a woman whose vibrant spirit and sharp wit left a lasting impact on all who knew her. After graduating with an associate degree in business, Shirley worked for many years with the State of Minnesota, bringing both dedication and a strong sense...

Kathleen A. Hendrickson

Kathleen A. Hendrickson

Feb 16, 2025

Kathleen A. Hendrickson, age 73, of Hugo, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025, following complications from heart surgery.

Kathleen was born on October 12, 1951, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, to Raymond and Angeline (Keim) Lowe. The family moved to McIntosh, Minnesota where they lived on the Lowe Farm and later Fosston, Minnesota where she attended a one-room schoolhouse. The...

Amanda C. Darwin

Amanda C. Darwin

Feb 13, 2025

After a long illness, Amanda "Mandy" Carol Darwin of Wyoming, Minnesota passed away on February 13, 2025, with her loving husband John by her side.  Amanda was immensely proud of her two boys, Nathan and Lucas. Amanda is also survived by her parents, Julie & Gary Kelly, and Jim Philen; her siblings, Chris (Jodi) Philen, Laura Philen (Mike Wiles), Renee...

Lucille F. Nelson

Lucille F. Nelson

Feb 10, 2025

Lucille F. Nelson, age 98, of Henriette, Minnesota, died peacefully on Monday, February 10, 2025. She is preceded in death by her husband, John Nelson; daughter, Barbara Johnson. She is survived by her children, Gretchen (Larry) Schroepfer, John Nelson, Giles Nelson, Peter Nelson; 14 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; 11 great great grandchildren; other family and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial will...

David McCurdy

David McCurdy

Feb 9, 2025

David Earl McCurdy “Dave”

Age 86, of Harris, MN, passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 9, 2025.

David was born on August 13, 1938, on the family farm in Scandia, MN, to David Earl and Alice (Olson) McCurdy. He grew up on the farm alongside his siblings, Marlin (Gwen) McCurdy, James McCurdy (deceased), Patricia (Paul) Segelstrom (deceased), and Romona (Maurice)...

Steven Wayne West

Steven Wayne West

Feb 8, 2025

Steven Wayne West

Age 68 of Wyoming, MN

Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, passed away on February 8th, 2025, after a courageous 17-month battle with Glioblastoma. Preceded in death by parents, Lois & Wayne West. Survived by devoted wife, Betty; son, Chris (Ashley); granddaughter, Eleanor; and siblings, Cheryl McClellan (Jim Keating), Mike (Cindy), Mitch (Marie Tyson), and Bruce. He was a 40-year 3M...

Donna Louise Hill

Donna Louise Hill

Feb 7, 2025

Donna Hill, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 7th. 

She is survived by her husband, David Hill; her children, Brian (Michele) Chambers, Katie (Dustin) Drews, and Colin (OhMyeong) Hill; her cherished grandchildren, Sister Regina Marie, Christina, Sarah, Mary, Matthew, Theresa, Brendan, and Rory; her great-grandchildren, Ruby, Desmond, Daniel, and Grace; and several nieces and nephews....

Alan J. Newton

Alan J. Newton

Feb 5, 2025

Alan J. Newton, age 73, went home to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on February 5, 2025. Al was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. 

Al was born on March 20, 1951 in Winterset, IA to Owen and Irma Lee Newton. Al graduated from Ogden High School where he played football and sang in the choir. Al went on to...

Don Holl

Don Holl

Feb 5, 2025

Donald M. Holl, "Donnie", age 91 years and 5 months peacefully departed this world on February 5, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

Choosing to be a lifetime resident of Forest Lake, Minnesota and a member of The Church of Saint Peter, he loved that these were places where his family, his friendships and his faith flourished.

Being a devout Catholic was...

Betty Sandager

Betty Sandager

Feb 5, 2025

Betty Ruth (Brakken) Sandager was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She left this world on February 5, 2025 at the age of 98. She was born to Anton and Minnie Brakken on September 20, 1926 at home on a dairy farm on the east side of Lake Ida in rural Douglas County, Minnesota. She attended a...

Joann McDonald

Joann McDonald

Feb 4, 2025

Joann M. McDonald, age 65, of Linwood Township, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.

Joann was a passionate outdoorswoman who found joy in the simple pleasures of nature. Whether she was hiking, sitting by the lake, or spending time at her cabin in Cotton, Minnesota, she felt most at home in the natural world. Joann's love for adventure...

Barbara Lynn Berglund

Barbara Lynn Berglund

Jan 29, 2025

Barbara Lynn Berglund, 83, passed away peacefully, on January 29, 2025. Born to Herbert and Dorothy Brown on July 10, 1941, in Spokane, Washington, Barbara met the love of her life, Gene Berglund, while he was stationed in Spokane while serving in the Air Force. They married and began their adventure together.

After moving to Minnesota, Barbara worked as a server...