Obituaries

Randy D. Olson

Randy D. Olson

May 2, 2023

Randy D. Olson, of Lindstrom, MN, passed away one day after his 65th birthday, May 2, 2023. Randy was born to Donald Olson and Audrey (Bulman) Campeau, in New Richmond, WI, May 1, 1958.

Randy has always been a hard worker and lived around the Twin Cities most of his adult life. After working for Cemstone for 20 years, he...

Steve G. Wells

Steve G. Wells

Apr 29, 2023

Steven George Wells, age 73, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died peacefully while surrounded by his loving family and devoted care team on Saturday, April 29, 2023.  Steve was born July 27, 1949 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the son of Clayton and Grace (Hansen) Wells.  He graduated from Alexandria High School, Class of 1967 with his high school sweetheart, Gail Newhouse. ...

Jonathan "Chicken" Anderson

Jonathan "Chicken" Anderson

Apr 26, 2023

Jonathan David Anderson “Chicken”, age 33, of Blaine, Minnesota, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 26, 2023.  Jonathan was born May 11, 1989 in Cambridge, Minnesota the son of David and Cheryl (Whittet) Anderson.  He graduated from St. Francis High School, Class of 2007.  Following high school, he studied at Anoka Ramsey Community College before beginning his career as a machinist...

William J. O'Hara

William J. O'Hara

Apr 26, 2023

William John O'Hara, age 78, of Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota, died peacefully on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 while surrounded by his beloved family.

He is preceded in death by his wife Eileen (Fowler); parents Frank and Maude (Connors) O’Hara; brother Thomas.  He will be deeply missed by his devoted children, Michael Christensen, Patrick (Christina) O’Hara, Shannon Stueber, Carrie (Mark)...

Mary Kathleen Green

Mary Kathleen Green

Apr 25, 2023

Mary "Cashie" Kathleen Green, 77, of Center City, MN, passed away on the morning of April 25th, 2023surrounded by family and a dear friend at her home on the lake.Cashie was born on December 29, 1945 to Alice and Harley Case in Saint Paul MN.  She attended Forest Lake High School along with her brother and threesisters where she first met her future husband, Tom Green....

Barbara Pfleger

Barbara Pfleger

Apr 24, 2023

Barbara Jane Pfleger entered her eternal rest on April 24, 2023, at Morning Pointe of Tullahoma, Tennessee. She was born January 18, 1940 in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the daughter of Gerald and Viola LaPlant.

Barbara was the beloved wife of Robert Pfleger; loving mother of Christine (Rick) Mordorski, Robert (Josie), Laura Webb, Ken (Teri), and John (Caitlin); proud grandmother of...

Richard A. Ciesinski

Richard A. Ciesinski

Apr 22, 2023

Richard Allen Ciesinski of Lindstrom, MN, left us on April 22, 2023, after a brief battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Geralyn Ciesinski; daughters, Lori Ciesinski and Lisa Ciesinski; grandchildren, Amanda (Aaron) Ciesinski-Chan, Nichole (Kelly) Arntson, Richard Fourre, and Isabelle Ciesinski; and six great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, Anne and Maximillion Ciesinski, and brother, Ronald...

Patrick "Pat" Cline

Patrick "Pat" Cline

Apr 21, 2023

Patrick "Pat" Cline, age 75, of Maplewood, roared into heaven and was welcomed into the arms of his Almighty Father on April 21, 2023. He was born on May 30, 1947 in Staples, Minnesota to Roy and Dorothy (Monk) Cline. He was the youngest of four children. He grew up in Staples and attended Staples High School. In 1967, he...

Michael "Mike" Olaf Johnson

Michael "Mike" Olaf Johnson

Apr 20, 2023

Michael “Mike” Olaf Johnson, age 64, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2023. 

Mike loved sports to include baseball and NASCAR.  He enjoyed fishing, western movies, reading John Grisham and Louis L’Amour books and just being with his buddies.

He is preceded in death by parents, Robert and Claudia; wife, Daniela; sisters, Barb, Susie; and brother,...

Sally Simpson

Sally Simpson

Apr 16, 2023

Cecilia A. "Sally" Simpson, age 93, formerly of Chisago City, MN, died peacefully on Sunday, April 16, 2023 while surrounded by her loving family. Sally was born July 25, 1929 in St Paul, MN, the daughter of Alvin and Ebba (nee Tierney) Jansen. She graduated from Wilson High School, Class of 1947, where she was a proud member of the...

John O. Christiansen

John O. Christiansen

Apr 11, 2023

 

John was born to John Christiansen and Alva Hemming on October 7, 1934 on the family farm in Cloverdale, MN. John grew up on the farm with his older brother Lee and younger sister Linda.

John attended a one room schoolhouse in Cloverdale through seventh grade and then graduated in 1952 from Hinckley High School. At age 20 John...

Mike "Homzie" Holmes

Mike "Homzie" Holmes

Apr 11, 2023

Michael Holmes passed away early in the morning on the 11th of April due to complications that arose while treating the cancer he was battling.  He found out he had cancer on his birthday January 18, 2023."Homzie" had been sober for 2 years and did not go back to drinking even after being diagnosed. He was a role model for...

Kathleen Sue Zalusky

Kathleen Sue Zalusky

Apr 10, 2023

Kathleen Sue Zalusky, age 78, of Forest Lake, MN (formally Turtle Lake, WI), passed peacefully with loved ones around her on April 10th, 2023. 

Kathleen was born on Oct 7th, 1944, in Shakopee, MN to Eileen and Joseph Hirscher.  Kathy attended grade school in Shakopee then moved to Shawano, WI where she graduated high school. 

Kathy and her 2 daughters,...

Leonard Michael Martinez

Leonard Michael Martinez

Apr 9, 2023

Leonard Michael Martinez, born September 7, 1959, passed from this earthly life on April 9, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents Leonard and Stella, and countless beautiful souls.

Devoted husband of Phyllis, adoring father of Julia and loving brother of Rachel, her husband Jerry and their children Eric, Stella, and Evan. Aunts, uncles, cousins, coworkers, and friends...

Gilbert "Butch" Cournoyea

Gilbert "Butch" Cournoyea

Apr 3, 2023

Gilbert “Butch” F.  Cournoyea Sr., age 81, of Wyoming, Minnesota died Monday, April 3, 2023.  What he loved the most in life was Fishing and Camping with his wife, Marvyl.  Butch loved going to Car Shows where he proudly displayed his Classic Cars.  When he was not at Car Shows, he was rooting for the Vikings.  He is preceded in...

Julie K. Anderson

Julie K. Anderson

Apr 3, 2023

Julie Kaye Anderson, 62 years old living in Forest Lake, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home on April 3, 2023. She passed away in her sleep due to her prior heart condition. She was born on May 7, 1960 to Donald and Ardena Feils, in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Julie attended Forest Lake High School and went on to complete...

Donna M. Stoddard

Donna M. Stoddard

Mar 30, 2023

Donna Mae Stoddard was born April 6th, 1933 in Minneapolis, and grew up in St Paul, Minnesota. Donna married Walter Scott on November 2, 1949 in Illinois and later moved to Ham Lake, MN where Donna raised their 9 children. Donna is preceded in death by husbands, Walter Scott and Cliff Stoddard; sons, Jim Scott & Wally Scott and son-in-law, Tom Wawers &...

Genevieve "Gen" Flanagan

Genevieve "Gen" Flanagan

Mar 27, 2023

Genevieve “Gen” Flanagan, age 84, of Centerville, passed away unexpectedly on March 27, 2023. 

She is preceded in death by her husband, Frank.

She is survived by daughter, Mary (Steven) Casper, much loved grandchildren, Christian, Jordan (Alexis), MacKenzie; siblings, Gwen Schultz, George (Evie) Weir, Gerald (Mary) Weir, Gretchen (Fred) Frascone, Garda Gorman, Gerinda Boyd; nieces and nephews.

A Mass of...

Patricia "Pat" A. Chapman

Patricia "Pat" A. Chapman

Mar 24, 2023

Patricia "Pat" A. Chapman, age 87, of Forest Lake, formerly of White Bear Lake, passed away peacefully at home on March 24, 2023.

Pat had many hobbies.  She loved to go camping, peruse flee markets and attend pow wows and sweat lodges.  She also performed psychic readings and was an ordained minister.

She is preceded in death by her parents,...

Donna M. Peterson

Donna M. Peterson

Mar 21, 2023

Donna Marie Peterson (nee Anacker), born October 5, 1924, age 98, of North Oaks, Minnesota, died peacefully March 21, 2023, surrounded by family. 

Donna started taking dancing lessons at eight years old from Dorothy Lundstrom at the Ascension Club.  She danced and sang at small town fairs, the Minnesota State Fair, night clubs and theaters.  During WWII, she performed in...