Obituaries
Cheryl Rae Granlund
Nov 19, 2022
Cheryl Rae (Amren) Granlund, daughter of Margaret and Oscar Amren, was born August 27, 1944, in Thief River Falls, MN. She grew up on a farm east of St. Hilaire. She attended school in St. Hilaire through eighth grade and graduated from Lincoln High School in Thief River Falls in 1962. After graduation, she moved to St. Paul, MN and...
Peggy Jean Schmidt
Nov 19, 2022
Peggy Jean (Hoekstra) Schmidt, age 94, of Forest Lake, MN, passed away peacefully at home in her log cabin while surrounded by family on November 19, 2022.
She is preceded in death by husband, Earl; parents, Clarence and Nellie (Russell) Hoekstra; and brother, Dick Hoekstra.
Survived by children, Becky (Dick) Johnson, Jackie (Paul) Shanda, Vicky Kuntz, Angie (Dan) Bialon, Joseph...
Rich J. Jungwirth
Nov 17, 2022
On Thursday, November 17, 2022, Richard Joseph Jungwirth lost his battle to brain cancer. He was 72 years old. Born to Richard and Anna Jungwirth in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Richard joined the United States Army after high school and served through the Vietnam War. He was awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart following an honorable discharge. He came home...
Albert "Al" L. Peterson
Nov 17, 2022
Albert “Al” L. Peterson, age 85, of Wyoming, MN, passed away on November 17, 2022, with family by his side. Al was a talented woodworker, who also loved his herd of cows and driving big-rigs.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Rose.
Survived by sister, Viola (Bryan Severson) Ruehl; children, Craig (Joan) Peterson, Karla (Mike)...
Joan M Biggs
Nov 16, 2022
Joan M. Biggs, age 86 of Forest Lake, Minnesota, went home to be with Jesus on November 16, 2022
Joan was the former co-owner of Gulden’s Roadhouse and 3 other local restaurants. Joan was known for her laugh, smile, her zest for life, her ability to make everyone feel welcome and all the memories shared during Fourth of July, Christmas...
Ruth Mary Searby
Nov 15, 2022
Ruth Mary Searby, age 91, of Columbus MN, passed away on November 15, 2022. She is preceded in death by husband, Paul; daughter, Paula Kay; parents, Jules and Violet Arnould; sisters and brother. Survived by daughter, Yvonne, Edith (Keith) Higgins; son, Ronald; granddaughter, Gina Higgins; other extended family and friends. Ruth was a member and supporter of the Columbus...
Christine A. Williams
Nov 13, 2022
Christine Ann Williams, age 44, of Chisago City, Minnesota, died Sunday, November 13, 2022, while surrounded by her family following complications from Leukemia. Christine was born, November 22, 1977, in Coon Rapids, Minnesota the daughter of Kenneth and Helen (Johnsen) Williams. She grew up in Champlin, graduating from Champlin Park High School, Class of 1996. She went on to further...
Carol Ann DaBruzzi
Nov 11, 2022
Carol Ann (LaClair) DaBruzzi, age 86, of Forest Lake, Minnesota; formerly of St. Paul’s Rice Street area died at her home while surrounded by her family on Friday, November 11, 2022. Carol is preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Till (Wagner) LaClair; brother, Jerry; sister-in-law, Nancy. She is survived by her adoring husband, Henry “Sonny” of 66 years;...
John H. Legus Jr.
Nov 10, 2022
John “Jack” Legus, age 92, of Stacy, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home on November 10, 2022. He grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota, graduating from Mound High School and the University of Minnesota. As a child, he played the violin and enjoyed swimming in Lake Minnetonka. He played football, basketball, and track for Mound High School. He served as a...
Sandra Morgan
Nov 9, 2022
Sandy Morgan, formerly of Emily, MN passed from this earth peacefully on November 9, 2022. She had been living at the Birchwood Senior Living Center in Forest Lake for the past three years.
Sandy lived her 74 years with cerebral palsy (CP), but it hardly defined her. She lived her life fully, and any constraints her condition imposed upon her...
Karen Marie Charpentier
Nov 5, 2022
Karen Marie Charpentier, age 82, of Hugo, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on November 5, 2022. She is preceded in death by parents, George and Louise; husband of 60 years, Leonard; sisters, Anita Nadeau, Jean Gadbois. She is survived by children, Chris (Tracie), Todd (Sue), Dean (Sandy); 9 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; sisters, Mary (Bill) Ohnsted, Carol (Duane)...
Shirley M. Flermoen
Nov 3, 2022
Shirley M. Flermoen, age 91, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died peacefully on Thursday, November 3, 2022, while surrounded by her family. Shirley is preceded in death by her parents, George and Maude (nee Irwin) Thompson; husband, L.R. Flermoen; daughter, Angela Blaisdell. She will be deeply missed by her children, Clyde Flermoen, Tracey (Bill) Bowman; son-in-law, Steve Blaisdell; grandchildren, Russell (Danelle)...
Paul Olson
Nov 3, 2022
Paul Charles Olson
3/21/1938- 11/3/2022Age 84, passed away peacefully with family by his side at Cerenity Care Center, White Bear Lake, Mn.He is survived by children, David Fowler, Danny (Andrea) Fowler, Elizabeth Fowler, Cindy (Nelson) Koyl, Ricky Fowler, Lynne (Tim) Larson, Sandie (Chuck) Weitemier; 18 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild.He was preceded in death by Joanne, his...
Bryan K. Cole
Oct 29, 2022
Bryan K. Cole, age 52, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died Saturday, October 29, 2022, while surrounded by his family. He is preceded in death by his father, Clarence. He will be deeply missed by his mother, Susan; siblings, Sandra (Leo) Frost, Donald (Anne) Simms, Denice Cole; three nephews, Scooter (Alyson) Frost, Bobby (Maisie) Frost and Travis (fiancée Laura) Frost; niece,...
Roy Lee Matheson Jr.
Oct 28, 2022
Roy Lee Matheson age 86, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died Friday, October 28, 2022 at MN Health Fairview University.
Roy was born December 21, 1935 in Columbus Township, Minnesota the son of Roy and Mabel (nee Peyton) Matheson. He grew up in Columbus, Minnesota. He attended school in Forest Lake, where he met Mary Kahlstorf when they were teenagers and...
Terry Ann Lovold
Oct 26, 2022
After a nine-year battle with cancer, Terry Ann Lovold (Nadeau) died on October 26, 2022 in Coon Rapids, Minnesota at the age of 63. She leaves behind her husband, Steven Lovold; her daughters, Carissa and Cayla Lovold; and her granddaughter, Celeste Smith.Terry was born on August 27, 1959 in Frankfurt, Germany to her father, Tedd-Roy and her mother, Mary. Terry...
John A. Gemmill
Oct 24, 2022
John Anthony Gemmill, age 59, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, was called home to be with the Lord on October 24, 2022, surrounded by his loving family after a short battle with his health.
John was greeted at the gates of Heaven by his dad; Les Gemmill; and brother-in-law, John Kaufman who have all passed away within the last 61 days.
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Virginia "Jo" Weston
Oct 23, 2022
Virginia “Jo” Weston, age 87, of Hugo, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on October 23, 2022. A professional seamstress for 40+ years, Virginia also sewed as a hobby. She was an avid bowler and bingo player, enjoyed gardening, adored her grandchildren and was a lottery scratch-off ticket aficionado. She is preceded in death by husband of...
James "Jim" F. Tennyson
Oct 23, 2022
James “Jim” F. Tennyson, age 59, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on October 23, 2022.
James was the Commander of the local Forest Lake Sons of the American Legion Squadron 225. He loved coaching youth football and traveling with the family. James’ sense of humor and jokes will be missed.
He is preceded in death by parents, Walter...
Gordon Hovde MD
Oct 20, 2022
Gordon Hovde M.D. of Forest Lake, 91 years old, formerly of Minneapolis, Albert Lea, and Chisago City, died peacefully on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at Birchwood Health Care Center in Forest Lake, MN. He was a physician in the Chisago Lakes area for 28 years. He took a two-year fellowship at Abbott Northwestern Hospital and practiced for 8 more years in Albert Lea, MN.
Gordon is preceded in death...
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