Obituaries

Sep 3, 2022

Patrick John "Duff" Duffy, 43, of Hopkins passed away peacefully in his home on September 3, 2022.

Duff was born November 6, 1978, to Deborah (Trautt) Duffy and Michael Duffy in Duluth, Minnesota. He attended Cathedral School, East Junior High and Superior Senior High School.

Duff was known for his big heart, his fierce loyalty...

Sep 2, 2022

Larry L. Carpenter, 71, passed away on September 2, 2022, following two heart attacks.  Larry graduated from Forest Lake High School in 1968 and soon afterward began his career with the telephone company.  He transferred to Denver, CO in 1981, and retired from the phone company in 1999.  He was an avid golfer and sports enthusiast.  He is preceded in...

Sep 2, 2022

Martin H. Hinrichs, age 49, of Wyoming, Minnesota died unexpectedly on Friday, September 2, 2022.  Martin was a talented musician who enjoyed teaching many guitar students over the past 20 years.  He is preceded in death by his father, Harold.  He will be deeply missed by his mother, Therese; siblings, Greg (Stephanie), Anne Hinrichs, Matthias (Caroline), Barbara (Michael) Thomas,...

Aug 31, 2022

Barbara Kreuscher, age 71, of Saint Paul, Minnesota, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 31, 2022.  Barbara was a long-time employee at Agape School in Saint Paul and the Minnesota Department of Revenue.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Howard Kreuscher and Gladys (Carlson) Weeks; siblings, Diann Hofker, Vicki Larson, Dan Weeks, David Weeks.  She is survived by...

Aug 23, 2022

Deloris M. Eckert, age 90, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died peacefully while surrounded by her family on Tuesday, August 23, 2022.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Myrtle (nee Hultman) Nelson; husband, Harry; granddaughter, Rachel Eckert;  siblings, Donald Nelson, Jerome Nelson, Patricia Nelson Loomer McClintick.  She will be deeply missed by her children, Tim Eckert,...

Aug 22, 2022

Orrin S. Nordby, age 72 of Forest Lake, Minnesota; formerly of Blair, Wisconsin, died Monday, August 22, 2022.  Orrin was born August 4, 1950, in Minneapolis, Minnesota the son of George and Sylvia (nee Knutson) Nordby.  He graduated from Minneapolis Central High School, Class of 1968.  Following graduation, Orrin along with a couple of friends took a road trip...

Aug 22, 2022

Emil “Buster” F. Baufield, age 91, of Centerville, MN, passed away peacefully at home while surrounded by family on August 22, 2022.

Emil was born in Elk River and grew up there.  He attended NDSU and continued to go on and get his master’s in physical education.  Emil spent many years teaching and coached for over 50...

Aug 21, 2022

Frederick A. Fielder Jr., age 95, of North Branch, formerly of Golden Valley, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2022.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Frederick and Maude; wife, Joan; brother, Ronald; sister, Edith McKenzie.  He is survived by his children, Debra (Norman) Matheson, Wendy (Douglas) Pionk, James (Sandra) Fielder; grandchildren, Amber Matheson, Shannon (Ben Jensen)...

Aug 17, 2022

Beloved daughter, wife, sister, mother and grandmother

Teri Jo Teigland, 60, of Linwood, unexpectedly passed away at her home on August 17, 2022.

She is preceded in death by her father, Richard; sister, Carla, and buddy, Radar (the family dog).  She leaves behind her amazing mother, Sandee Teigland; loving mother in law, Elaine Murry; brother, Randy...

Aug 9, 2022

Jared Lee Webster, age 29, of St. Paul, Minnesota passed away unexpectedly on August 9, 2022.

Jared worked as a hard wood floor professional. He enjoyed being outdoors, especially fishing.  He also loved to cook and enjoyed his music.

He is preceded in death by father, Jay Webster.

Survived by mother, Julie LaBrosse;...

Aug 9, 2022

Marvin “Marv” C. Aho, age 81, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, formerly of Wright, Minnesota, passed away peacefully with Yvonne by his side on August 9, 2022.

Marv was an active member of the Forest Lake VFW, known to him as “The Club.”  He proudly served his country during his time in the United Stated Navy and after...

Aug 9, 2022

Anita Mae (Arcand) Hollihan, age 89, passed away on August 9, 2022, in Stillwater, MN. She is survived by her loving husband of 72 years Laurence D. Hollihan, currently of Oak Park Heights, MN. She was the beloved mother of Thomas Hollihan (Patricia Riley) of Los Angeles, CA; Daniel Hollihan (Louann) of Centuria, WI; Lynn Bruce (Roger) of Stacy,...

Aug 5, 2022

Thomas D. Jurva, age 71, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died Friday, August 5, 2022.  He proudly worked in automotive sales for Westside Volkswagen for over 40 years.  He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Gladys (nee Martin) Jurva; daughter, Tina Yvette Jurva; siblings, James, Jerry, Eddy Jurva, Geraldine Hauck, Sharon McNurlin.  He is survived by his...

Aug 1, 2022

Laura Jean Olson, age 61, Beloved Wife, Mother, and Grandma.  Laura was born on December 14, 1960 in St. Paul, MN. She passed away peacefully on Monday, August 1, 2022. Laura is survived by her loving husband Marlin of 34 years of marriage, son Jeremi (Shauna) Hoff of Linwood, daughters Connie (Matthew) Webb of Apple Valley, Ashley (Thomas) Hayes...

Jul 30, 2022

Mary Mehus, age 72, of Forest Lake, MN, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2022.

Mary graduated from Richfield High School in 1967, received a bachelor’s degree from St. Cloud State in 1971 and a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Minnesota in 1981.  She started her life-long career at John Deere in 1971 as...

Jul 29, 2022

Sandra “Sandy” Lee (Nadeau) Vaught, age 81, passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 29, 2022, at her home in North Branch, MN.

Sandy lived on the east side, attended Sacred Heart grade school, and graduated from Johnson High School.  She eloped with Bob to Iowa and got married with his brother and sister-in-law as witnesses. ...

Jul 25, 2022

Allen Lee Corgard of Forest Lake, MN, passed away on July 25, 2022, after a long battle with dementia. Born on February 8, 1941, to Lloyd (Corgard) and Anna (Thorson) in Minneapolis. After graduating high school in Cambridge, MN he began work at Honeywell as an assembler. He worked his way up to a calibration’s technician in the defense...

Jul 22, 2022

Vija Aina Schwartz, age 82, of Chisago City, Minnesota, died peacefully, Friday, July 22, 2022, while surrounded by the most important people in her life, her family.  Vija was born December 28, 1939, in Liepaja Latvia the daughter of Voldemars and Matilde (nee Gulbis) Vilinskis.  As a child in Latvia, she loved dolls. As an adult, she would reminisce...

Jul 19, 2022

Joyce Barnes, age 64, of Wyoming, Minnesota died, Tuesday, July 19, 2022.  Joyce was born March 24, 1958, at Mounds Park Hospital in Saint Paul, Minnesota the daughter of Ernest and Arlene (nee Fish) Anderson.  She attended Stillwater High School.  Following high school, she worked as a phlebotomist and nursing aide, before moving to Colorado.  While living in Colorado,...

Jul 16, 2022

Keith Alan Peterson

Loving husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother

Keith Alan Peterson, age 59, of East Bethel, MN, unexpectedly left us too soon on July 16, 2022.  He is now with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Keith was a caring man and made time for everyone.  He was a “social butterfly” and always had...