Obituaries

May 11, 2022

Betty Lou Hills, age 87, of Columbus, Minnesota died peacefully on Wednesday, May 11, 2022.  Betty was born December 23, 1934 to William and Lena Mack. She was born, raised and graduated from high school in Spooner, Wisconsin. On February 7, 1959, she married the love of her life, Harold J. Hills. Harold and Betty raised their family in...

May 10, 2022

Alfred Radtke, age 85, of Columbus, Minnesota, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, May 10, 2022.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Marie (nee Steinle); brothers, Arnie, Erwin, Wally, David.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Beverly; sons, Bob (Becky) Radtke, John; grandchildren, Michelle (Cory) Leibel, Brooke (Conrad) Radtke, Angie (Shawn) Weber, Cory...

May 8, 2022

Frank G. Zerwas, age 77, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died unexpectedly Sunday, May 8, 2022.  Frank was an avid singer, he loved performing and could be found locally at the American Legion and the Wyoming City Hall.  He enjoyed performing Hank Williams Sr. and felt connected to Elvis.  He was a beloved husband and devoted dad, grandpa and great...

May 8, 2022

Janet Jane White, age 79, of Superior, WI, passed away on May 8, 2022, at Amira Choice in Forest Lake, MN.

She was born to Robert and Pearl Belford on May 28, 1942, in Superior, WI.  Janet graduated from Superior Central High School in 1960.  She married William “Bill” White on May 2, 1969.  She was a...

May 8, 2022

Bernadette “Bernie” Ann Vecchiollo of Scandia, Minnesota, died on May 8, 2022, at the age of 82 after a rapid decline in health. She was a devoted partner in marriage and a loving mother to three children. She will be missed by all who knew her.

Bernie was born in Chicago in 1939 to Anna and Michael...

May 5, 2022

Patricia Mary “Patti” (Maloney McCormick) Slater, 79, of Vadnais Heights, Minnesota passed away peacefully at Our Lady of Peace Home on May 5, 2022.

Patti was born December 2, 1942, in St. Paul, MN to Daniel and Ella (Oertlepp) Maloney, the youngest of seven children. Her birth mother passed away suddenly when she was two, and her...

May 3, 2022

Norman H. Anderson, age 98, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died peacefully on Tuesday, May 3, 2022.  Norm was a dedicated member of the community; he was active in many clubs and organizations and will be deeply missed.  He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Amanda (nee Julien) Anderson; wife, Beverly; son, Michael; brothers, Gordon and Lowell. ...

May 1, 2022

Ronald K. Hawkinson, age 69, of Scandia, Minnesota, died unexpectedly on Sunday, May 1, 2022.  Ron was a proud member of the Scandia Fire Department for 31 years.  He enjoyed running and completed two Grandma Marathons.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Helen (nee Sundeen) Hawkinson; sons, Charles and Joseph; sister, Patricia Jensen; brother-in-law, Dave...

Apr 30, 2022

Wallace Weiss, of Chisago City, changed his address to Heaven on April 30, 2022.  Wally was born on April 1, 1930 to Lydia and Herbert Weiss at his grandparents’ farm south of Morris, MN. He became quite a baseball player, practicing his accuracy on telephone pole insulators while walking 3 miles to and from school–uphill both ways.  In 1955,...

Apr 29, 2022

Tony Boyce, age 55, of Hugo, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly Friday, April 29, 2022.  Tony was an avid hunter, fisherman and sportsman.  He loved all things outdoors and sports related.  He continued to play hockey until 2020 when restrictions prevented him from getting on the ice.  He is preceded in death by his father, Lee.  He will be deeply...

Apr 27, 2022

Frederic “Rick” Schwab arrived home eternally on April 27th, 2022 at 60 years of age to meet his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. He endured a brave and determined fight against glioblastoma brain cancer for 14 months.

God welcomed him sooner than we hoped. Rick knew how...

Apr 27, 2022

Marian C. Reed, age 91, of North Branch, Minnesota passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 27, 2022.  Marian was born April 3, 1931, the youngest daughter of Fritz and Kerstin Anderson in Saint Paul, Minnesota.  She graduated from Johnson High School, Class of 1949.  After graduating from high school, she met the love of her life, Dale Reed.  In 1951,...

Apr 26, 2022

David S. Olson, age 71, of White Bear Lake, passed away, from cancer, peacefully while surrounded by family on April 26, 2022.

Dave was an avid hunter and outdoorsman.  He was a “Jack of all trades, master of guns.”  Dave even built his own house. Dave enjoyed softball, bowling, four wheeling, and racing stock cars.  He was...

Apr 22, 2022

Anderson, Arthur L., age 102, formerly of Forest Lake, died peacefully on Friday, April 22, 2022.  Art proudly served his country during WWII in the 34th Infantry Division Red Bulls.  He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Elaine; granddaughter, Leah Grove; siblings, Robert (Virginia) Anderson, Marian Lind.  Arthur will be dearly missed by his children, Mary Kaye...

Apr 21, 2022

Apr 19, 2022

Diane B. Moore, age 79, of Scandia, Minnesota, died Tuesday, April 19, 2022.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Leslie and Shirley (nee Bergeron) Lindgren, Ken Rafferty birth father; husband, Richard Moore; brother, Glenn Lindgren.  She is survived by her children, Michael and David Ranalls; grandchildren, Lori, Gillian, Connor; stepfather, Frank Berger; sister, Vicky (Jerry) Bostrom; sister-in-law,...

Apr 19, 2022

Deloris Ann Magnuson, age 91, passed away peacefully at her residence, The Waters in Oakdale, on April 19, 2022.

She is preceded in death by her parents and husband, Wally Magnuson.  Deloris is survived by her 3 children, 7 grandchildren, and 15 great grandchildren.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11 AM, on Tuesday,...

Apr 18, 2022

In Memoriam - Larry W. LaBathe

Anchor of Loved Ones. Beloved Husband, Dad, Son-in-Law, Grandpa, Great Grandpa, Brother, Uncle, Cousin.

Age 73, of Chisago City, formerly of St. Paul. Passed unexpectedly on April 18, 2022 at the cabin near Brainerd. Preceded in death by son, Troy; mother, Jacqualyn and father, Willard. Survived by devoted wife,...

Apr 14, 2022

Audrey Ann Gemeiner, age 90, of Forest Lake, Minnesota passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 14, 2022.  Audrey is preceded in death by her parents, George and Rena (nee Dupre) Landgraver; husband, Robert; daughters, Roberta Wittwer, Sandy Rice; son, Michael Gemeiner.  She is survived by her son, Robert Gemeiner; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; family and friends.

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Apr 9, 2022

John R. Guslander, age 93, of Scandia, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2022.

John was born to John and Eunice Guslander on May 25, 1928, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  His family moved to Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota where he enjoyed working on the family farm. He was married to the love of his life, Lila,...