Obituaries

Feb 5, 2022

Mary Virginia (Egelkraut) Olson, age 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 5, 2022.  Virginia is preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Marian (Olson) Egelkraut; brother, Don Egelkraut; sister, Marcy Keiser; husband, Howard Olson; son, Bradon Olson; granddaughter, Amber Olson; grandson, Eric Frederick.  Virginia is survived by many family and friends.  All services are private.  A heartfelt...

Feb 4, 2022

Emersyn Barbara Plouff was born silently on Friday, February 4, 2022.  The much-anticipated daughter of Chuck and Taylor Plouff entered the world bearing the striking resemblance of her big sister, Charlee.  Emersyn’s mommy and daddy smiled when they saw the Plouff feet and nose on their precious daughter.  The hopes and dreams for Emersyn will forever live on in...

Jan 31, 2022

Janet Avis (Johnson) 0lson

January 16, 1934 – January 31, 2022

Janet is preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Anna Johnson; infant brother, Edward Lloyd; sister, Lois Erickson; brother, Neil Johnson; and several aunts and uncles.  She is survived by her husband of 62+ years, Duane; daughters, JoDee, MarCee, BecKee; grandson Korey; aunts,...

Jan 30, 2022

Our father, Hughie Simmons, Jr. was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on January 30th, 2022, at the age of 91.

Born on October 1, 1930, Dad was the first-born and only boy of seven children to Hughie and Ruby Simmons in Louisville, Kentucky. He was a smart, inquisitive child with an early love of his country....

Jan 28, 2022

Scott John Sobiech, age 47, of Scandia, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 28, 2022.  Born to Ron and Barb Sobiech, Scott was a generous and loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend.  Scott had a playful nature, a love of animals and a big contagious smile.  Scott was loved by everyone who knew him.  He enjoyed...

Jan 26, 2022

Gloria June Lawrence, age 81, of East Bethel, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2022.

Gloria was a kind, loving and generous person who loved family, music and travel.  Everyone who knew her said that she was so sweet and gentle. She is someone that would stand in the shadows, so others could shine.  She will...

Jan 23, 2022

Dolores Nelson, age 92 of Anoka, went home to her Lord on January 23, 2022. Preceded in death by loving husband of 65 years, Jack; siblings, Evald, Lawrence, Wes, Irene, Pearl, Wally, Gen, and Lovey. Survived by children, Jeanne, Cyndy (Scott), Greg; grandchildren, Elizabeth (Matt) Krinke, Brian; great-granddaughter, Charlotte; brother, Luther (Mavis) Carlson, and sister-in-law, Carol Nelson.  Thanks to...

Jan 21, 2022

Eileen Mildred Ramse, age 78, of Wyoming, Minnesota, died, Friday, January 21, 2022.  Eileen was a beloved elementary school educator, teaching first and second grade students in Hugo and Vadnais Heights for 27 years. She was an active member of St. Paul Lutheran Church where she played piano, reading lessons and liked being a member of the congregation.  In...

Jan 16, 2022

Randal (Randy) Lee Packard, age 60, of East Bethel, MN, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022 at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN from complications of kidney disease.

Randy was born on October 15, 1961 at the Fort Ord Army Hospital in California to William and Edith (Mitchell) Packard. With his father a member of the U....

Jan 14, 2022

Scanlon, Jerome “Jerry”, age 92, of Forest Lake, passed on Friday, January 14, 2022.  Jerry will be remembered for the love of music he shared with his students and later with his fellow residents.  He started piano lessons at the age of 16, which inspired a degree in music education.  He played piano, violin, clarinet, many other instruments, directed...

Jan 10, 2022

Arthur “Art” M. Munger, age 96, of Hugo, passed away peacefully on his birthday, January 10, 2022.

Art proudly served his country as a United States Marine in the battle of Iwo Jima during World War II.  He then joined the St. Paul Police from 1955-1976 where he was also a member of the St. Paul Police...

Jan 8, 2022

Katherine “Katie” Bebinger, 32, passed away peacefully on January 8th, 2022 after a three-year long fight with ovarian cancer. Katie grew up in Ramona and graduated Ramona High School in 2007. She later graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Management from Cal Poly Pomona and immediately began her career. Katie worked at various stadiums around the country as...

Jan 8, 2022

Velma E Brinker, beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, passed on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at the age of 101 years old in Forest Lake, Minnesota while surrounded by her family.  Blessed with a long life, she will be forever loved and missed by many.

Velma was born July 4, 1920 on a farm in...

Jan 8, 2022

John “Jack” Stanley Schloesser was born January 12, 1948 in Shakopee, Minnesota to John and Ida Schloesser.  He first lived on a farm in Webster, Minnesota until the family moved to South St. Paul where he grew up and attended South St. Paul schools where he graduated.

After high school graduation, Jack joined the Marine Corps and...

Jan 7, 2022

Jeannette C. Lewis, age 86 of Forest Lake, Minnesota; died while surrounded by her family on Friday, January 7, 2022.  She grew up on the Iron Range and moved to the Twin Cities area in 1960.  Jeannette enjoyed painting, sewing, baking and gardening; but above all it was the time spent with her beloved family and friends that gave...

Jan 7, 2022

Joseph Michael Marsala, age 50, of Center City, MN, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2022, after an extended battle with complications from Covid-19.  He is survived by wife, Michelle; children, Alyson, Rachel, Logan; grandchildren, Melissa, Katherine; parents, Madalene and Herb; sister, Michelle; brother, Anthony (Kandice); sister, Sarah (Beth); many nieces and nephews, other family members and friends.

Jan 4, 2022

Irene D. Nelson (Sobkowiak), age 94 of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died peacefully at Birchwood Care Center on January 4, 2022.  Born in St. Paul, graduating from St. Adalbert School and St. Agnes High School, she moved to Chisago County in 1946, and then to Washington County in 1975.

She married Henry G. Arth of Columbus Township in...

Dec 30, 2021

Florence (Minor) Smith, age 99 years and 7 months, of Anoka, died on December 30, 2021.

Florence was born May 10, 1922 in Monticello, MN.  She married Jack Smith of Monticello on October 21, 1940 in Yuma, AZ.  Preceded in death by her husband; granddaughter, Desiree Dahline; and brother, Bernard Minor.  Florence is survived by her children,...

Dec 29, 2021

Marlene “Mar” Lois Schultz, age 84, of Forest Lake, originally from St. Paul, passed away after a short illness on December 29, 2021.  Mar was one of six children.  She had a love for the outdoors and that translated in her meticulous yard.  She enjoyed playing slots and fast cars; her Firebird and 67 impala convertible, to name a...

Dec 27, 2021

Jonathan Francis Smith Mikres, Sr. IT Administrator and lifelong resident of Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on December 27, 2021 at the age of 39.

Jon was born in St. Paul, MN on July 29, 1982.  He graduated from White Bear Lake High School in 2001.  Jon continued on to graduate with a Bachelor of Science from Buena...