Obituaries

Richard "Tom" Mike

Oct 31, 2021

Richard “Tom” Mike, age 81, of Forest Lake, died Sunday, October 31, 2021.  He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Gertrude (Kowalski) Mike; three brothers.  He will be deeply missed by his beloved wife of 59 years, Carol; children, Michele (John) Wenck, Rick (Helen) Mike, Dan Mike (Diana Armstrong); grandchildren, Chuck and Mathew Snyder, Brandon and...

Gary Wathen

Oct 30, 2021

Gary E. Wathen, age 83, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died peacefully on Saturday, October 30, 2021.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert and Hazel (Perkins) Wathen; granddaughter, Jordan Perleberg; son-in-law, Tony Poliseno.  He will be deeply missed by his wife of 41 years, LaVonne; children, Cheryl Bennett, David Wathen, Jacqueline Poliseno, Terry (Ann Larson) Wathen, Carma...

Janet "Jan" Freemore

Oct 28, 2021

Janet “Jan” Freemore passed away on October 28, 2021, following a tragic accident. Jan was well known in her community and recognized for her service to others and her love and creation of beautiful music.  Jan grew up on a farm near North Branch, Minnesota.  She attended high school in Spring Lake Park, where she met her future husband,...

Julie Kvale

Oct 26, 2021

Julie L. Kvale, age 55, of Lindstrom, Minnesota died while surrounded by her family following a series of health complications on Tuesday, October 26, 2021.  Julie was born July 29, 1966 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the daughter of Jerold and Hazel (Colberg) Kiekhafer.  She graduated from North Branch High School.  Following graduation, she was united in marriage to John...

Paul Fiske

Oct 26, 2021

Paul David Fiske was born on August 11, 1953 in Rugby, ND.  He attended grade schools in ND and St Louis MO.  He graduated from Maine East High School in Park Ridge IL in 1971. He attended Dana College in Blair NE for 1 year and then went back to Park Ridge to work at Lutheran General & Deaconess...

Dorothea "Dottie" LaMusga

Oct 26, 2021

Dorothea “Dottie” Grace LaMusga, age 92, of Mounds View, Minnesota, formerly of Chisago City, died peacefully following a brief illness on Tuesday, October 26, 2021.  Dottie was an amazing woman, devoted to her faith and her family.  She will be remembered for her love of sending cards and letters to her many relatives and friends on a weekly basis. ...

Steven "Bird" Loiselle

Oct 24, 2021

Steven “Bird” Loiselle, age 69, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, passed away after a tough medical battle.  Bird overcame many obstacles in his life.  He was a determined man who never gave up.  He lived for tattooing, motorcycling, and the open road.  Bird was preceded in death by parents, William and Lyla; and Bill Taylor Sr.  He is survived by...

Daniel "Dan" Daniels

Oct 23, 2021

Daniel “Dan” Daniels, age 62, of Bemidji, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2021 while surrounded by his wife, daughter, son, and daughter-in-law. Dan Served in the United States Army from 1979 – 1986. Dan enjoyed his time as an industrial technology teacher and he completed his Master’s of Education Degree in 2019. Dan loved spending time outdoors...

Margaret Martinson

Oct 23, 2021

Margaret Elizabeth Martinson of Hugo, Minnesota, died peacefully with family by her side on October 23rd, 2021 at the age of 61 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Margaret was born on September 27th, 1960 to Graham and Janice Kimble and grew up in Northfield, Minnesota.  Margaret was a graduate of Northfield High School and earned...

Lois Swanson

Oct 21, 2021

Lois Mae Swanson, age 91, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home on October 21, 2021.  She was a loving and generous person.  She is preceded in death by husband, Verilyn.  Survived by daughter, Dawn Johnson; sons, Edward, Thomas (Linda); grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

Burial will be held at...

Barbara Hvass

Oct 20, 2021

Barbara M. Hvass, retired CPA, of Columbus, Minnesota went to join her puppies, Willey, Greata, Zoe, Bella, Harley at the Rainbow Bridge on Wednesday, October 20, 2021.  She will be deeply missed by her devoted husband of 56 years, Bud Hvass.

Babara Hvass

Oct 20, 2021

Barbara M. Hvass, retired CPA, of Columbus, Minnesota went to join her puppies, Willey, Greata, Zoe, Bella, Harley at the Rainbow Bridge on Wednesday, October 20, 2021.  She will be deeply missed by her devoted husband of 56 years, Robert "Bud" Hvass.

Arthur "Wes" Weston

Oct 12, 2021

Arthur “Wes” E. Weston, age 90, of Hugo, passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 12, 2021.  He is preceded in death by parents, Frank and Leafy Weston; son, Ken; siblings, Lauren Weston, Doris Kunkel, Earl C. Weston, Allen Weston.  Survived by loving wife of 58 years, Virginia “Jo”; daughter, Michelle (Kim); grandchildren, Avery and Evan; brothers, Norman...

Richard "Danny" Mitchell Jr.

Oct 12, 2021

Richard Daniel “Danny” Mitchell Jr. was born on November 26, 1968 at Portchester Hospital in Portchester, NY and passed away suddenly on October 12, 2021 at the age of 52 at Fairview Lakes Medical Center in Wyoming, Minnesota.  Danny’s father, Richard Daniel Mitchell Sr, passed away on September 28th, 2004 and his mother, Catherine Jane Mitchell, passed away on...

Dale Riebe

Oct 11, 2021

Dale Leonard Riebe, age 63, of Linwood, Minnesota, passed away on October 11, 2021, after a short battle with cancer.  He is preceded in death by parents Merrill and Joan; uncle, Wayne; aunts, Ruby, Florence; and best friend, Duane.  Survived by son, Tyler; siblings, Bonnie, Darrell, Betty; nephews, Chris, Brandon; niece, Tiffany, Emily, Sam; cousins, Denise, Terry, Kathy; other...

Gary Chase

Oct 7, 2021

Gary Chase, age 70, passed away on October, 7, 2021.  He was born in Omaha, NE. He attended Omaha South High School, graduated from UNO, and lived the last 28 years in Hugo, MN. Preceded in death by mother, Lillian Chase; father, Joesph Chase, and brother, Alan. Survived by wife, Verna (Schwartz), son, Jeff Chase (Jen Cain); daughters, Jeni...

Julaine "Judy" Olinger

Oct 5, 2021

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Julaine “Judy” Olinger, age 77, of Hugo, Minnesota, died...

John Blake

Oct 5, 2021

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John Theodore Blake, of Forest Lake, MN; originally of...

Deborah Krinke

Oct 5, 2021

Deborah “Debbie” Ann Krinke was a loving and generous mother, wife, daughter, sister, and friend.  She passed away at home on September 12th, 2021 at the age of 49.

Debbie was born Deborah Ann Harbour to Ann and Dale Harbor July 30th, 1972.  She met her husband, Tom Krinke II in high school English class where they...

William Watkins

Oct 5, 2021

William “Bill” L. Watkins, age 76, of East Bethel, Minnesota, died at home Sunday, December 19, 2021 following a lengthy battle with cancer.  Bill proudly served his country in the United States Army.  Following his honorable discharge, he began his career at Unisys as a computer programmer.  That career spanned over 39 years.  In his free time Bill loved...