Obituaries
Norma Jean Voelker
Mar 10, 2023
Norma Jean Voelker, age 94, of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2023.
Norma was born to J. Rowland and Mabel Wilder on July 19, 1928, in Madelia, MN. She met Don on a blind date when she was working for Bell Telephone in Forest Lake. They were married on October 19, 1952, and were together for 57 years until Don’s death in 2010. Norma was...
Ruth Martha Thompson
Mar 9, 2023
Ruth Martha Thompson, age 89, passed away peacefully at J.A. Wedum Residential Hospice in Brooklyn Park on March 9, 2023. The youngest of 9 children, she was born June 18, 1933, in Monroe County, Wisconsin to Anton and Martha Jensen.
After graduating from Tomah High School, Ruth attended the St. Mary’s School of Nursing in Rochester, MN and graduated as a registered nurse in 1954. Ruth met the love of her life, Duane, and they married on...
Henry C. Knauff
Mar 7, 2023
Henry C. Knauff, age 86, of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2023.
Henry loved to help others whether it was trimming trees or being a local farmhand.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry Sr. and Florence; and brothers, Ed and Bernie.
He is survived by sisters, Lois (Gene) Gilman, Kathy (Jerry) Minder; brother,...
Jacob Anthony Humphreys
Mar 5, 2023
Jacob A. Humphreys, age 43, of North Branch, passed away unexpectedly on March 5, 2023.
Jacob looked forward to spending time with his daughter. One of his favorite things to do was take her to Valleyfair. Jacob enjoyed playing disc golf and a good game of darts. He loved being outdoors. He liked target shooting. If Jacob wasn’t out riding...
Russ L. Cramblit
Mar 5, 2023
Russ L. Cramblit, age 58, of Forest Lake, MN, passed away unexpectedly on March 5, 2023.
He grew up and chose to raise his family in North Branch, MNbefore moving to Forest Lake, MN in 2014. He worked as an automotive painter at Buerkle Body Shop for 34 years before retiring in 2021.
Racing was always his passion. He started racing go-kart in his mid 20’s and for many...
Patricia J. Sorteberg
Mar 2, 2023
Patricia J. (nee Koehn) Sorteberg went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on March 2, 2023, at the age of 86, after being cared for by her loving husband and family in her 40-month battle with cancer.
Pat was the tenth of eleven children born to Herman and Cecilia Koehn in Omro, Wisconsin.
From her...
Gloria J. Westlund
Mar 1, 2023
Gloria J. Westlund, age 87, of Stacy, Minnesota, died peacefully on March 1, 2023. Gloria was born April 25, 1935, to John H. and Adelaide (Matton) Lammert in Rice Lake, Wiscsonsin. Gloria married Warren Westlund on December 19, 1953 at the lutheran church in Wyoming, Minnesota. After Warren served in the Army, based in Alaska, they returned to Minnesota and...
Eloise Ann Benoy (Engler)
Feb 25, 2023
Eloise Ann Benoy (Engler)
After 94 remarkable years, Eloise passed peacefully while surrounded by family on February 25, 2023. She was born on July 17, 1928. Eloise lived almost her entire life in Forest Lake, MN. She is survived by her four children, Dwight (Patricia), Monte, Karen, and Brian (Deb). She has nine grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. She is...
Melissa D. Thompson
Feb 22, 2023
Melissa Dee "Missy" Thompson
Melissa "Missy" Thompson, 68, of Chisago City, MN, died Feb. 22, 2023, at Fairview-University Medical Center in Minneapolis.
She was born April 14, 1954, in Rice Lake, WI, to Gene and Edwin Thompson and was raised in Dallas, WI, before moving to Hoyt Lakes, MN.
Missy married Ed Hustad on Aug. 28, 2000, in Maui, Hawaii....
Virginia A. Clark
Feb 21, 2023
Virginia A. Clark, age 75, formerly of Harris, Minnesota, died peacefully on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. Virginia was born January 28, 1948 in Wadena, Minnesota the daughter of Charles and Marian (nee McDonald) Plautz. She graduated from high school in the Wadena area and went to study cosmetology. She was united in marriage to Robert Louis Clark on May 31,...
Darlene M. Lutz
Feb 18, 2023
Darlene Marie Lutz, 88 of Chisago, Minnesota, passed away on February 18, 2023, in Blaine, Minnesota. Darlene exuded love for her family and was always there for a laugh, a conversation, a meal out, or a trip to Cossettas.
She lived her life to the fullest exemplifying spunk, love for life, and resilience which shone through to her determination...
David V. Smith
Feb 18, 2023
David Vincent Smith, born August 28, 1935, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on February 18, 2023.
David was a graduate of Washburn High School (Class of 1954) in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He attended the University of Minnesota, and received his bachelor’s degree in Forestry, which he parlayed into a successful career with the U.S....
Carol A Trebelhorn
Feb 18, 2023
On February 18, 2023, Carol Trebelhorn passed away at the age of 74 following a fierce battle to recover from multiple strokes.
Carol Ann Trebelhorn (nee Schwecke) was born on April 29, 1948 to John and Margaret (Mattes) Schwecke. Carol was the youngest of six children in the family. She grew up in Winthrop, Minnesota and truly enjoyed her small-town...
Bruce C. Lindholm Sr.
Feb 17, 2023
Bruce Charles Lindholm, Sr., of Forest Lake, Minnesota went home to glory on February 17, 2023. He was 87 years old.
Bruce was born on May 26, 1935, to parents, Joel and Caroline Lindholm. He graduated from high school in 1954 from Moose Lake High School where he was a three-sport letterman. He starred on the football team in particular...
Elna M. Gunderson
Feb 16, 2023
ArsenalElna Gunderson, age 96, of McIntosh, Minnesota; formerly of Fosston, Minnesota and the Forest Lake area, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at McIntosh Senior Living. A visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at the Carlin Funeral Home in Fosston.
A funeral...
Marlowe R. Schultz
Feb 13, 2023
Marlowe R. Schultz I, age 91, of Forest Lake, formerly of St. Paul, passed away on February 13, 2023.
He was a union worker and retired from the city of St. Paul after 25 years.
Marlowe is preceded in death by his son, Marlowe II; parents, Reinhardt and Bessie; sister, Lorna Mae Killa; and brother, Donald.
He is survived by...
William "Bill" Carlson
Feb 6, 2023
William "Bill" Carlson, age 74, of Forest Lake, formerly of St. Paul, passed away peacefully from dementia on February 6, 2023.
Bill was a devoted husband; High School sweethearts and married to the love of his life. Together, they built a loving family and shared his love for cars as avid street rod collectors and MSRA members. Some of his...
Roger J. Slater
Feb 5, 2023
Roger John Slater
Husband, Father, Brother, Grandfather
Age 79, of Wyoming, Minnesota; formerly of Hugo and Fairmont Minnesota. Passed away peacefully at home on February 5, 2023.
Roger was born son of Elsie Mae (nee Snow) & John Arthur Slater, on October 10, 1943 in Racine, Wisconsin. He grew up in Fairmont, Minnesota and graduated from Fairmont Senior High School. He volunteered for...
Marian A. Kelly
Feb 4, 2023
On Saturday, February 4, 2023, Marian “Micky” Arlene Kelly, 88 years old, passed away surrounded by family. Born December 10, 1934, to Edyth and Bert Yoeman, the family lived in Northwood, Iowa until she was 6 years old. They moved to Albert Lea, Minnesota where she attended school, and graduated from Albert Lea Senior High. During her summers as a...
Catherine C. Felhaber
Feb 1, 2023
Catherine C. Felhaber, age 76, of Marine on Saint Croix, Minnesota died peacefully while surrounded by her family on Wednesday, February 1, 2023. Catherine was born October 25, 1947 in Saint Paul, Minnesota the daughter of Ralph and Margaret (nee Smith) Terhark. She grew up in Mahtomedi, Minnesota. She was united in marriage to Richard Felhaber, together they made...
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