Obituaries

Sandra Smith

Dec 15, 2019

Sandra C. Smith, age 78 of   Marine on St.  Croix, Minnesota, died peacefully, surrounded by    family on December 15, 2019 after complications from open heart surgery. Sandy is preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Mildred Hawthorne; brothers Donald and Charles; sister, Diane. She is survived by her beloved husband of 58 years, Charlie; their children, Rick (Kim),...

Celeste Jensen

Dec 15, 2019

Celeste J. Jensen, age 92, of Chisago City, Minnesota, died peacefully while surrounded by family on Sunday, December 15, 2019 following a short battle with cancer.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Russell; daughter, Ann “Cookie” Morse; nine siblings.  She will be deeply missed by her children, Ray Jensen, Marty (Mary) Jensen, Ruthanne Schulz-Jensen, Kathy (Larry) Cornell,...

Donald Parsons

Dec 13, 2019

Donald J. Parsons, age 77, of Hugo, Minnesota, died peacefully while surrounded by his family on Friday, December 13, 2019 following a short battle with brain cancer.  Don generously gave of his time and talents in the Hugo community; serving on the Hugo Fire Department for 20 years and as a 50+ year member of American Legion Post 620. ...

Thomas Docken

Dec 9, 2019

Thomas Lloyd Docken was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on May 26, 1946; he graduated from Roosevelt High School and Augsburg College before joining the United States Air Force.  He passed away at his longtime home in Linwood Township on Monday, December 9, 2019.  He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 39 years, Nancy Jane Docken (Alstrup)...

Father Paul Casper

Dec 5, 2019

Fr. Paul Casper, SCJ, died, December 9, 2019. He was 89.  Originally from St. Paul, MN, Fr. Paul, did his seminary studies at Sacred Heart Monastery and was ordained in 1957. As did many of the newly ordained, he spent his first years teaching in the minor seminary. He focused on Latin and religion, and also served as dean...

Vernon Montzka

Dec 5, 2019

Vernon Glen Montzka, age 64, long time resident of Wyoming, left his earthly home for his heavenly home December 5th, 2019.  His heart gave out, and he passed peacefully and without struggle.  No more pain and suffering. Vernon is preceded in death by his parents, Glen and Mary Jean.  Survived by wife of 43 years, Julie; son, Jethro (Joy),...

Bryan Lee

Dec 5, 2019

Bryan J. Lee, age 57, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died on Thursday, December 5, 2019.  Bryan was born November 26, 1962 in Amery, Wisconsin, the son of Arlyn and Loretta (Bibeau) Lee.  He graduated from White Bear Lake Mariner High School, Class of 1981.  Following high school, Bryan enlisted in the Air National Guard, where he made his career...

Kathryn Dahl

Nov 29, 2019

Kathryn A. Dahl, age 87, of Andover, went to be home with her Lord.  Kathryn joins her husband, Darwin, and her daughter-in-law, Toni, in heaven.  Kathryn is survived by her brother, Kenneth; sons, Brian and Darwin II (Margie); three grandchildren; and one great grandchild.  Kathryn was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother and will be greatly missed.

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Donald Erickson

Nov 26, 2019

Donald Robert Erickson, age 83, of Dayton, Minnesota passed away while surrounded by his family on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. Don was born on October 29, 1936 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the son of Vernon and Judith (Anderson) Erickson. He graduated from Anoka High School, Class of 1954. He went on to further his education at Dunwoody College of Technology....

Louis Winnick

Nov 26, 2019

Louis S. Winnick, age 83 of Forest Lake, Minnesota passed away November 26, 2019.  He is preceded in death by parents, Harry and Bessie (Gordon) Winnick; sister, Sara Chico and brother, David.  Survived by sister, Marie Kozlowski and brothers Mel and Jerry; and other extended family.  Graveside service 11 AM on Friday, November 29, 2019 at SONS OF JACOB...

Dorothy Eckstrom

Nov 25, 2019

Dorothy Eckstrom, age 89 of Twin Cities, MN, formerly of Milaca passed away peacefully on November 25, 2019.

Dorothy was born on the 16th of April in 1930. There were 7 children born into the Van Dalen family, and Dorothy was number 5. Her Dad was hoping for a little boy. He though so much of Theodore...

Robert Emery

Nov 19, 2019

Bob Emery, age 79 of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died Tuesday, November 19, 2019.  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, December 5, 2019 at the Church of Saint Peter, 1250 South Shore Drive, Forest Lake.

Richard Hanson

Nov 18, 2019

Richard Hanson, age 72, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, formerly of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, went to be in the arms of his Heavenly Father on Monday, November 18, 2019.

Rich had a laugh that could instantly fill a room with joy, especially after the punchline of a good Ole and Lena joke!

His work ethic was...

Rudy Gajeski

Nov 18, 2019

Rudolph "Rudy" S. Gajeski, age 81, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, IUPAT Local 386, died Monday, November 18, 2019.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Marie (Kuznia); son, James; brothers, Frank, Ray, Leonard.  He will be deeply missed by his beloved wife of 57 years, Barb; children, Jess (Tana), Kimberly (Shawn) Gillette, Thomas (Jennifer), Renee (Kris)...

Jean Torgerson

Nov 18, 2019

Jean B. Torgerson, age 86, formerly of Stacy, Minnesota, died peacefully on Monday, November 18, 2019.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Jerris.  She will be deeply missed by her beloved children, Scott, Cara (John) Grant, Jerry (Lisa), John (Lori), Paul; grandchildren, Marlene Grant, Lauren (Mitch) Nelson, Mariah Grant, Noah Grant, Sydney Torgerson, Dana Torgerson, Devin Torgerson,...

Steve Kantorowicz Jr.

Nov 18, 2019

Steve Anthony Kantorowicz Jr., age 85, if Wyoming, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2019.  He is survived by his sons, grandchildren, other family members and friends.  Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in the spring.

Barbara Peterson

Nov 16, 2019

Barbara A. Peterson, age 79 of Chisago City, formerly White Bear Lake, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2019.  Preceded in death by parents; sister, Beverly Carroll; daughter-in-law, Melissa Peterson.  Survived by sons, Keith and Bruce (Cherie) Peterson; granddaughters, Ashley, Amber, Alisha and Amy; great-granddaughters, Brooklyn and Isabella; siblings, Norma, Debra and Donald; other extended family.

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William "Bill" Eggers

Nov 15, 2019

William “Bill” I. Eggers, age 70, of May Township, Minnesota, died peacefully following a determined battle with cancer on Friday, November 15, 2019.  Bill will be remembered as a selfless, caring man who was a great example of being the hands and feet of Christ to others.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Irvin and Georgia; brother,...

Monte Faerber Jr.

Nov 15, 2019

Monte Daniel Faerber Jr., was born into this world on November 15, 2019 at 6:44 a.m., and shortly after had to say goodbye as his Heavenly Father called him home the same day. Monte got his name to honor his uncle, PFC Elden David Arcand who passed away in Iraq.  He will be dearly missed by his loving parents, Dominic...

Harold Pedersen

Nov 14, 2019

Harold A. Pedersen, age 78, died peacefully after a long illness on November 14, 2019.  He was born March 11th, 1941 to Lorraine & Lydia Pedersen in Milltown, WI.  He was a twin and grew up on a farm with his 6 siblings.  Many of his teen years were spent living with and helping his grandpa Hans take care...