Obituaries

Mar 4, 2020

Franklin Alfred Maki, age 94, of Columbus, MN for over 50 years, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2020.  He was born December 24, 1925 in Kettle River MN.  He proudly served his country in the United States Army.  He served as part of the 119th evacuation hospital in France, Holland, Belgium and Germany during WWII.  He had BA...

Mar 3, 2020

Gerald T. “Jerry” Rush, age 58, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died Tuesday, March 3, 2020 following a short battle with cancer.  Jerry was a graduate of Forest Lake High School.  He made his career as a machinist at Twin City EDM.  In his free time, he enjoyed fishing and snowmobiling.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Reign...

Mar 2, 2020

Gary T. Crete, age 64, of Saint Paul, Minnesota; formerly of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died, Monday, March 2, 2020 following a lengthy battle with cancer.  Gary was a 1974 graduate of Forest Lake High School.  Following high school, Gary made a career in electrical engineering before transitioning to UPS where he worked for 30 years as a package loader. ...

Mar 2, 2020

Eugene Francis “Frank” Slater, 85, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, and Port St. Joe, Florida passed away in his home on March 2, 2020.

Frank was born in St. Louis, MO, to Eugene L. and Wilma (Francis) Slater on September 12, 1934.  He spent his early childhood in Boston, MA, and moved to Glen Ellyn, IL at age...

Feb 29, 2020

Richard L Eagan passed away February 29, 2020 at home after a day of being surrounded by loved ones.

He was born July 2, 1946 to Betty and Raymond Eagan in St Paul, Minnesota. Life before his retirement consisted of working in the maintenance department first for St. Paul Brass and then for Northern WholeSale. He loved...

Feb 28, 2020

Marlys Stenberg, age 88, died February 28, 2020.  Marlys was born April 8, 1931 in Kerkhoven, Minnesota to Pearl and Irving Carlson.  Marlys was united in marriage to Lowell Stenberg in 1951.  Together they lived in Willmar, White Bear Lake, Branson and Forest Lake.  They owned and operated Sunrise Draperies for 30 years.  Marlys will be remembered for her...

Feb 27, 2020

Sharon Gaisbauer, age 77, of Lindstrom, formerly of Madelia, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2020.

She is preceded in death by parents, Melvin and Jennie Burley; son, Jeff Graves; and grandson, Grant Graves. She is survived by husband, Tony; daughters, Shari (Randy) Olson, Tammy (Jim) Ambrose; stepchildren, Scott Gaisbauer, Jeff Gaisbauer, Stephanie (Ed) Sierra, Tiffany (Josh)...

Feb 26, 2020

Ann H. Schneider, age 88 of Forest Lake, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2020 surrounded by family.

Ann was born in Boston, Massachusetts, attended Our Lady of Grace and graduated from Everett High School in 1948. She worked for JB Hudson Jewelers in Minneapolis, for many years.   She was a devoted volunteer serving in the...

Feb 26, 2020

Following a 20 year courageous battle with ovarian cancer, Suzanne Faye Berry, age 70, of Wyoming, MN, died February 26, 2020 at her home in Wyoming while holding her devoted husband’s hand until she left this world to join Jesus in Heaven. Her funeral will be held Monday, March 2, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Faith Lutheran Church, 886...

Feb 22, 2020

Richard Morrison Donlin was born on June 17, 1934, in Excelsior, Minnesota, to Joe and Stella (Nelson) Donlin.  Dick was raised on a dairy farm and delivered milk by truck, bike, even by sleigh on Lake Minnetonka, and was known to run everywhere, earning him the nickname "Dickie Dasher".  Dick graduated from Excelsior High School and went on to...

Feb 17, 2020

Donald A. Johnson, age 88, of Stacy, Minnesota, died peacefully February 17, 2020.  Don proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict in the United States Army.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Hans and Lucille (Poole) Johnson; wife, Colleen Johnson.  He will be deeply missed by his wife, Jean Johnson; children, Stephanie Kamprud, Stephen Johnson, Shannon...

Feb 16, 2020

Lynne Kennedy, age 71, of Forest Lake, formerly from Luck, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully from Alzheimer's disease on February 16, 2020, as her husband walked into church to pray for her.

Lynne was a dedicated Twins fan and called herself a “jack of all trades, master of none.”  She loved acting and was involved with her community...

Feb 14, 2020

Galen Dahlberg Sr., age 79, of Lindstrom, passed away peacefully at home on February 14, 2020.

Galen was known for being a hard worker.  When he wasn’t working, he was cutting wood, working on cars or building fish houses when the kids were growing up. He enjoyed fishing, winter and summer.  After retiring he would be found...

Feb 13, 2020

Lyndsey Weller, age 31, of Lindstrom, passed away suddenly on February 13, 2020.

She is preceded in death by grandma, Ann (Richard) Smith; great grandparents, Rose (George) Abdella, Dorothy (Jack) Minogue, Fran (Francis) Gross, Viola (Emmett) Weller; and nieces, Elliana and Isabella Weller.  Survived by parents, Donn (Diana) Weller; brother, Anthony (Ashli); nieces, Johanna, Lilliana; nephew, Emmett; grandparents,...

Feb 13, 2020

Marilyn Sauro, age 84, of Shoreview, formerly from St. Paul, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2020.

Born and raised on the East Coast; New Jersey and Pennsylvania.  She graduated from Frankford HS, Chestnut Hill School of nursing and Temple University, all in Philadelphia, PA.  Marilyn met Nicholas Sauro and moved to St. Paul, MN in 1967. ...

Feb 12, 2020

Frances M. LaFrance, age 79, of Fridley, died Wednesday, February 12, 2020.  Frances was born October 6, 1940 in Minneapolis, Minnesota the daughter of Alf and Frances (Hall) Enger.  She graduated from Patrick Henry High School.  Following high school, she was united in marriage to Harold E. Sorensen, the father of her children.  Frances worked for many years as...

Feb 8, 2020

Kenneth Robert Brisson, formerly of Forest Lake, died peacefully the evening of Saturday, February 8, 2020, at the age of 84.  He will be remembered as a fun loving, faithful family man, for fishing, hunting and playing the accordion in a variety dance band called the Triangles with his son and brothers in law.  Over the years, he worked...

Feb 7, 2020

Lyle Jerome Nelson, age 70, of Columbus, Minnesota, died peacefully on Friday, February 7, 2020 following a brief battle with cancer.  Lyle was born January 15, 1950 in Moorhead, Minnesota the son of Carl and Valborg (Anderson) Nelson.  He graduated from Moorhead High School, Class of 1968.  Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army where he proudly...

Feb 7, 2020

James “Jim” Wallar, long-time resident of Columbus, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 7, 2020 at the age of 65.  Jim was born in Minneapolis, MN, the second child of Mary (Webster) and William Wallar, and grew up in Richfield, MN with siblings Michael and Karen.  Jim joined the Army in 1971, completing his basic...

Feb 3, 2020

Robert Waryne Kopp, age 95, of Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota, died Monday, February 3, 2020 while surrounded by his family.  Bob and Lornell were both graduates of St. Paul Johnson High School, Class of 1942.  Following high school, Bob served our country during WWII as a B17 navigator in the United States Army Air Corp.  He flew 29...