Obituaries

David V. Smith

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Mike Risting

Mike Risting

Jan 28, 2023

Mike (Michael) Risting, age 63, of Forest Lake, formerly of Woodbury, passed away unexpectedly however, peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, January 26, 2023. He was a warm and loving father, brother, uncle, great-uncle, and friend who lived an enthusiastic, fulfilled life. Mike was born on September 24, 1959, to Jeanette and Marlyn Risting in Winona, Minnesota. He grew up...

Judy Darlene Cornelius

Judy Darlene Cornelius

Jan 24, 2023

Judy D. Cornelius

Dec. 24, 1945 – Jan. 24, 2023

Of Blaine

Preceded in death by mother, Vivian (Brown) Wenholz; brother, Clifford P. Wenholz.  She is survived by her children, Craig (Sue), Melissa, Karen (Ethan) Randall, Matthew; four grandchildren; siblings, Steven J. Wenholz, Kathleen A. Friberg.

Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, February 19, 2023 at...

Tom E. Kohls

Tom E. Kohls

Jan 17, 2023

 

Thomas E. Kohls “Tom”, age 87, of Linwood Township, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home on January 17, 2023.

Tom was born May 24, 1935 in Cologne, MN the son of Edgar and Salome (Schepers) Kohls.  Tom grew up in Cologne working in the family business, Kohls Garage.  He attended school locally at St. Bernard Catholic and later, St....

Phyllis L. Steen

Phyllis L. Steen

Jan 9, 2023

Phyllis L. Steen, age 97, of Hugo, formerly of Roseville, passed away peacefully at Keystone Place in Hugo on January 9, 2023.  She is retired from the Minnesota Department of Education. 

She is preceded in death by husbands, L. Thordson, J. Bova, E. “Rebel” Steen; parents, Gustav and Ruth; and brother, John Molin.  She is survived by son, Thomas (Donna)...

John D. Geraghty

John D. Geraghty

Jan 4, 2023

John D. Geraghty, age 81 of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 4, 2023.  He is preceded in death by his parent, John Willard and Rhoda Esther (Vogelensang) Geraghty; daughter, Melissa M. Geraghty; sisters, Mary Vandenboom, Michelle Geraghty-Burns.  He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Kathy A. (Miller) Geraghty; children, Michael J. Geraghty, Pamela M....

Michael H. Gallatin

Michael H. Gallatin

Dec 31, 2022

 

Michael H. Gallatin

November 10, 1953 – December 31, 2022

Beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather

Survived by wife, Marianne; children, Adam (Steph), Aric (Erin), and Jenna Gallatin; brothers, Bill (Jenellen) and John (Kathy); sister, Kathy (Dan) Phipps; grandchildren, Jack, Lucy, Gwen, Jordyn, Olivia, and many other relatives and loved ones.  Preceded in death by his parents, Glen and Henrietta,...

Richard "Rick" Lee Branjord

Richard "Rick" Lee Branjord

Dec 29, 2022

Richard “Rick” L. Branjord, age 76, of Centerville, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on December 29, 2022.

Rick was a wonderful father and husband.  He was an extremely hard worker who was willing to help anyone who needed it.  Rick was a big fan of baseball and football.  He was a custodian at the University of Minnesota for over 30 years,...

Nicholas A. Gordon

Nicholas A. Gordon

Dec 28, 2022

Nicholas Anthony Gordon was born on December 27, 1991, in Wood River, Illinois.  He was the son of the late Stephen Gordon Sr. and Alice (L’Hote) Morgenweck of Linwood Township, Minnesota.  He departed this earthly world on Wednesday, December 28, 2022.

Nick is survived by his wife, Stephany (Acosta Duran) Gordon of Wyoming, Minnesota and daughter, Ruby Amelia Gordon.  He...

Edryce Lund

Edryce Lund

Dec 28, 2022

Edryce Anna Marie (Johnson) Lund, age 100 of Scandia - A generous Christian lady who loved her family, friends, church, and community.  Edryce was born on August 5, 1922, the daughter of Arthur and Esther Johnson.  She attended Big Lake one room schoolhouse and graduated from Forest Lake HS in 1940 – salutatorian of her class. Edryce attended Mpls Business College and...

Doyle Ceroll

Doyle Ceroll

Dec 28, 2022

Doyle Ceroll, age 82, of Forest Lake, passed away on December 28, 2022. He was born to Arthur andViviana on February 28, 1940, in Veblen, South Dakota.

The third of eleven children, Doyle grew up on a farm in New Effington, South Dakota. At the age of 19,he met Georgine Anderson at a dance; the two were married in July...

Neil W. Spiess

Neil W. Spiess

Dec 27, 2022

Neil W. Spiess, age 72, of Forest Lake, Minnesota passed away peacefully surrounded by his beloved family on Tuesday, December 27, 2022.  Neil was born on March 21, 1950, in Springfield, Minnesota the son of Earl and Augusta (Thompson) Spiess.  He met the love of his life, Margot Evans while in high school and was united in marriage on April...