Obituaries

Shirley Volenski

Mar 15, 2020

Shirley C. Volenski, age 89, of Centerville, Minnesota, died Sunday, March 15, 2020.  Graveside Services will be held at 12:30 p.m., Thursday, March 19, 2020 at Fort Snelling National Cemetery AA#6.

Darrin Gould

Mar 12, 2020

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Darrin Gould, age 53, of Scandia, Minnesota, passed away...

Jane Bergman

Mar 12, 2020

Jane A. Bergman, age 90, of Scandia, Minnesota, died, Thursday, March 12, 2020.  Jane was a longtime educator at Scandia Elementary School where she taught third grade for over 27 years.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Margaret (nee Cook) Plumb; husband, Roger; son, Karl; siblings, Charles Plumb, Barbara Moeckel.  She is survived by her...

Wayne Arnold

Mar 11, 2020

Wayne I. Arnold, age 69, of East Bethel, Minnesota, died Wednesday, March 11, 2020 following a courageous battle with cancer.  Wayne was born April 16, 1950 in Edina, Minnesota, the son of Leander and Murcile (Schneller) Arnold.  He proudly served his country in the United States Navy.  Following his honorable discharge, he began his career as an assembler specialist...

Walter Carlson

Mar 9, 2020

Walter A. Carlson, age 84, of Blaine, Minnesota died Monday, March 9, 2020.  Walter was born June 17, 1935 in Pepin County, Wisconsin the son of C. Elmer and Bessie (Ruggles) Carlson.  The family moved to Minnesota when Walt was a young boy.  In the summer of 1956, Walt met Edith Hyde at a roller-skating rink.  It was love...

Eden Loire

Mar 8, 2020

It is with heavy hearts we announce our sorrow over the death of our beloved daughter, Eden Rose.  Eden Rose Loire was born silently on Sunday, March 8, 2020.  Each life comes into this world with a mission.  Sometimes the mission or purpose is clear; other times it is shrouded in misunderstandings.  In time, we will see what our...

Greg Friedl

Mar 7, 2020

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On Friday, March 7, 2020, Greg Friedl of Stacy,...

Helen Drake

Mar 7, 2020

Helen Yvonne Drake, age 82, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died, Saturday, March 7, 2020 while surrounded by her family.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Velma Sakavich; husband, Harry; sisters, Marlene Briggs, Jean Marie Sakavich; nephew, Mark Scheid.  She is survived by her special nieces and nephews, Jeannie (Peter) Och, Jeffrey Scheid, Michael (Susan) Scheid,...

Salvatore "Sal" Carlone

Mar 5, 2020

Salvatore F. Carlone, age 86, Beloved Father and Grandfather.  Sal passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 5, 2020.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Bartholomew and Mary Rose; wife, Donna; brother, Johnny and Emil.  He will be deeply missed by his daughter, Theresa (Hurly) Carlone-Morris; grandchildren, Christine Jameson, Catherine (Dan) Kirchner, Gregory (Veronika) Parranto; great-grandchildren, Angus, Anna,...

Franklin Maki

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...

Gerald Rush

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...

Gary Crete

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. ...

Eugene "Frank" Slater

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...

Richard "Rick" Eagan

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...

Marlys Stenberg

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...

Sharon Gaisbauer

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)...

Ann Schneider

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...

Suzanne Berry

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...

Richard Donlin

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...

Donald Johnson

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...