Obituaries

Thomas Lambert

Sep 13, 2021

Thomas “Tom” G. Lambert, age 74, of North Branch, Minnesota, passed away, September 13, 2021.  Tom began his career as a quality engineer with Medtronic and was able to retire and enjoy life at the age of 54.  In his free time, he loved to play cribbage, work on amateur radios, tinker on cars with his son-in-law, Darryl, and...

Stasia Wienke

Sep 11, 2021

Stasia A.Wienke, age 88, of Forest Lake and Lino Lakes, Minnesota, died peacefully on Saturday, September 11, 2021.  Stasia was a compassionate, lifelong nurse who enjoyed caring for others.  She passionately enjoyed collecting antiques and other memorabilia.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Cletus and Elsie (Abbe) Steinbach; husbands, Delano Schmidt and Charles Wienke; infant daughters, Mary...

Richard McCargar

Sep 11, 2021

Richard D. McCargar, age 81, of North Branch, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home on September 11, 2021 after a brave battle with cancer.   He was born March 8, 1940 in Staples, MN.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Theresa McCargar and his wife, Alice McCargar.  He is survived by wife, Donna; brother, Robert (Sue); children, Diana (Michael) Ash, Brian McCargar and Brenda (Gary) Liker; stepdaughters, Julie (Daryl) Abrahamson,...

Douglas "Doug" West

Sep 10, 2021

Douglas "Doug" Jay West, age 60, of Wyoming, passed away unexpectedly on September 10, 2021. Doug loved spending time with his five daughters and all of his grandchildren. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and grill master. He enjoyed feeding the bird by his home and gaming online with friends. He was a Jack of all trades and helped so...

Byron Anderson

Sep 10, 2021

Byron Anderson, age 81, of Hugo, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2021, while surrounded by family. He was a lifelong proponent of youth in agriculture, primarily 4H and FFA. Byron is preceded in death by wife, Helen; sister, Karen; and daughter-in-law, Carolyn.  He is survived by children, Steve (Jennifer), Lisa (Joe), Craig (Kris), Mark (Joni), Cindy (Duane); 13...

Anthony Byrne

Sep 10, 2021

Age 71, of St. Paul Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends on September 10, 2021. Preceded in death by parents Philip P. Byrne and Bernice M. Byrne. Survived by his sister Phyllis Reed and husband Pat; stepson Mark Kujala and wife Stephanie and his devoted partner, Jamnong Chabphimai, residing in Thailand.  Tony grew up in the...

Ulric "Dude" Trombley

Sep 9, 2021

Ulric “Dude” W. Trombley, age 85, died on Sept. 9, 2021.  Survived by daughters, Kristine (Mike) and Janine (Matt); many nieces and nephews; as well as dear friend, who was also like a son, Raul Rivas and his family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM, on Thursday, September 16, 2021, at St....

Charlotte Steindl

Sep 6, 2021

Charlotte Mae Steindl, age 76, formerly of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died Monday, September 6, 2021.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Hazel (Sorenson) Ziemer; husband, Richard “Dick” Steindl.  She is survived by sons, Patrick “Pat” Steindl (Tessa), Richard “Rich” Steindl Jr. (Cheryl) and David Steindl; daughter, Dorothy Barber (Bill); grandchildren, Tucker Kmecik (Erin), Nikita Barber,...

Ronald Ridge

Sep 6, 2021

Ronald P. Ridge, age 71, of Linwood Township, Minnesota, died Monday, September 6, 2021.  Ron was a heavy equipment operator for 25 years with Bell Pole Company.  When he was not at work, he enjoyed every moment helping on the family farm.  Just weeks before his death he was out on his four-wheeler checking on the crops.  In his...

Paul Stanford

Sep 6, 2021

Paul W. Stanford, age 57, of Wyoming, Minnesota, died Monday, September 6, 2021.  Paul was an awesome husband, very loving, kind and extremely smart.  He was really good at everything he did; many people looked up to Paul and took in all the things he was able to teach them.  He was always willing to offer what he called...

Windfield Olson

Sep 5, 2021

Windfield “Whitey” Robert Olson, 86, died peacefully Sept. 6, 2021, surrounded by his family.

Whitey loved his family, was a proud Swede and a true Minnesota sports fan.

He was born to Anna and Iver Olson, of Forest Lake, the youngest of 11 brothers and sisters. He graduated from Forest Lake High School in 1953,...

Donald Evenson

Sep 3, 2021

Donald “Don” Evenson, age 74, of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2021.  Don was a proud father of 10 and family meant everything to him.  He enjoyed tinkering in his garage, fixing everything with his many skills, and spending time on the lake fishing. He also loved to share his Faith in God,and the way to salvation through God's son Jesus...

Sylvia Elmquist

Sep 3, 2021

Sylvia Jean Elmquist, age 78, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 3, 2021.  Sylvia worked for 3M until she became a stay-at-home Mom to support her children in all their activities and pursuits.  She had a passion for reading, ceramics, bible study and talking about her family to anyone who would listen.  She was gentle,...

Wayne Larson

Sep 2, 2021

Wayne Larson, husband, father, grandfather, friend, cardplayer, traveler, builder, and faith-filled community member, died Thursday, September 2, 2021, at his home in Leesburg, Florida, from complications of ALS. He was 84.

Faith and family were the cornerstones of Wayne’s life. The youngest of three children born to Carl and Mildred Larson, Wayne grew up with his sisters,...

Cory Ahola

Sep 1, 2021

Cory W. Ahola, age 52, of Wyoming, Minnesota, died Wednesday, September 1, 2021.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Jeffrey and Mary (Storm) Ahola.  He is survived by his children, Lee Vogel, Shelby Ahola; grandchildren, Shyann Kowalski, Paris Ahola-Skjegstad; brother, John Vogel; other family and friends.

No services will be held.

James "Diz" Bracht

Sep 1, 2021

James “Diz” Bracht, age 60, a lifelong resident of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 1, 2021.  He was an owner of Bracht Bros., Inc. where he worked along with his family for 46 years, spending many days “digging in the dirt”.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Mary (McHugh) Bracht; sister, Julie...

Gary Moen

Aug 31, 2021

Gary Harold Moen, age 81, of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully at home on August 31, 2021, while surrounded by his loving family.

Gary was a loving husband, father, & papa. His family was always #1. Gary was proud to be born and raised in Forest Lake. He loved tending to his yard and gardens, enjoyed spending...

Earl Olmstead Jr.

Aug 31, 2021

Earl E. Olmstead Jr., age 82, of North Branch, Minnesota, died peacefully while surrounded by his family on Tuesday, August 31, 2021.  He is preceded in death by his siblings, Alan, Bob, Richard, Joan.  He is survived by his wife, Sue; children, Mike (Shari) Olmstead, Jill (Rob) Olson, Shelly (Jen Rood) Olmstead, Steve (Lisa) Olmstead; grandchildren, Tim, Randy, Alec,...

Geraldine "Gerrie" Drewlo

Aug 30, 2021

Geraldine “Gerrie” Drewlo Sparrow, age 93, formerly of White Bear Lake, Marine on the St Croix and Scandia, passed away on August 30, 2021.

Loving Mother, Wife and Grandmother

Gerrie was born on October 23, 1927, to Morris and Ruth Gifford, in White Bear Lake, Minnesota.  Gerrie married Roger L. Sparrow on September 16, 1960...

Wesley Ford

Aug 30, 2021

Wesley T. Ford, age 42, of Wyoming, formerly of Forest Lake, passed away unexpectedly on August 30, 2021.

He is preceded in death by grandpa, George; grandma and grandpa Ford; aunt, Jan; papa, Ted; cousin Baby Jori Ann.

He is survived by wife, Crystal; children, Amelia, Hendrik; mother, Merrie (Tom) Thorsen; father, John (Sandy) Ford;...