Obituaries

Nov 14, 2019

Roger L. Erickson, age 85 of Forest Lake, formerly of Wyoming, MN, passed away on November 14, 2019.  Preceded in death by wife, Ruthie; son, Keith; parents; sisters, Marilyn Hite and Diane Ribnick.  He is survived by his daughters, Beverly (John) Saxe, Karin (Scott) Nelson; grandchildren, Kyle, Shawn (Lindsey), Rachel, Dana; sister, Marna (Clark) Nordeen; many nieces & nephews;...

Nov 8, 2019

Erwin Radtke, age 86 of Mounds View, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2019.

He is preceded in death by wife, Joyce; son, David in 1975; brothers, Arnie and David.  Survived by daughter, Linda; grandson, David (Elizabeth); 2 great-grandchildren, Nolan and Norah; brothers, Wally, Al (Bev), Ray (Janet); sisters, Kay (Verlo), Betty, Sally, Faith (Kenny), Sharon.Memorial service will...

Nov 5, 2019

Hazel Sahlin, age 95, of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 5, 2019.  She is preceded in death by loving husband of 52 years Chester, and son Ted; parents Frank and Nellie Louise Anderson; brothers Harold, Sidney, Lloyd, Delbert, Richard; sisters Vernus and Ila-mae.  Survived by daughter Peggy (Keith) Dahl; sons Glen (Marilyn) and Stephen; daughter-in-law Lori (Swearingen)...

Nov 4, 2019

Keith Allan Roettger, age 59, passed away November 4, 2019 while surrounded by his loving family.  He is preceded in death by parents, Warren Roettger and Eliza McLellan Roettger; siblings, Janie Lucksinger, Warren Roettger, Roxanne Roettger, Eileen Roettger and Pamela Marcyan. He is survived by his significant other, Diane Birkholz; his children, Ryan Roettger, Michael (Heather) Roettger, Chris (Crystal)...

Nov 3, 2019

Renae A. Rogers, age 60, of Scandia, Minnesota, passed away on November 3, 2019, after a courageous battle with cancer.  She is preceded in death by father, Hugh Rogers; uncles, Virgil and Cyril Rogers. Survived by her husband, Calvin Karl; step-son, Brian (Carol) Karl; step-grandson, Justin Goodejohn;   mother, Joyce Rogers; brothers, Raymond, (Melissa) Rogers, Richard (Wanda) Rogers; niece, Kate...

Oct 31, 2019

Robert "Bob" Rank, age 78, died on October 31, 2019.  Preceded in death by first wife, Judy Rank of 40 years. Survived by loving wife, Norma Rank; children, Timothy (Lori) Rank, Susan (Michael) Nelson and Sandra Rank; grandchildren:  Allison (Jeffrey) Miller, Stephanie (Mitchell) Gearhart, Jackie Rank, Jacob Rank and Trista Hammerlund; great grandson, Nicholas Miller; sister, Alice (Peter) Cordella; sister-in-law,...

Oct 30, 2019

Marianne Miller, age 90, of Stacy, died at home surrounded by family on Wednesday, October 30, 2019.  Marianne was born to Mary Ann and Harold Holte and attended catholic schools in St. Paul.  On January 8, 1949 she married Jerry and started their family.  In 1951 they moved to main street Stacy.  In 1963 they moved to their current home north...

Oct 21, 2019

Ferdinand Nowezki Jr., age 68, of Linwood Township, Minnesota, died Monday, October 21, 2019.  A Celebration of His Life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, November 1, 2019 at Eagle Brook-Lino Lakes Campus, 7775 20th Ave North, Lino Lakes, Minnesota.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the church.  A complete notice will...

Oct 21, 2019

Melissa Peterson, 37, died unexpectedly on Monday October 21, 2019 at her home in Isanti, Minnesota; where she lived with her husband, Keith and boys, Jack and Daniel Hayes.  Melissa recently graduated from nursing school in May, passing her nursing boards in June. She officially started as a nurse in July at Mercy Hospital. Melissa was a hard worker,...

Oct 16, 2019

Robert Jambor was born in 1934 in St. Paul MN.  He grew up in the west 7th neighborhood with his parents Tony and Julia Jambor.  His first fishing partner was his brother Tony Jambor Jr.  Bob married his first wife Janette and they were married for 5 years when she passed unexpectedly.  Bob was a longtime employee of Farwell...

Oct 16, 2019

Evangeline Della Moore was born on June 27, 2012.  She was eagerly welcomed by Mom, Dad, and big sisters, Hannah and Sophia.  Evangeline quickly became our “Jelly Bean.”  Evangeline had an adventurous spirit and enormous servant heart from the start.  There was nothing that she wasn’t excited to try, and she would always try to bring everyone on the...

Oct 13, 2019

Jennie Elizabeth Schell-Gremmer was born September 9, 1958 in Minot, North Dakota to Lewellyn and Frances (Wilkie) Schell.  She attended St. Leo’s Catholic Elementary School in Minot, North Dakota and graduated from South Fargo High School in Fargo, North Dakota.  Jennie attended and graduated from Humboldt Dental School in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Jennie worked for Purolator Courier and...

Oct 13, 2019

Ardelle M. Wittwer, age 93, of Columbus, Minnesota, died Sunday, October 13, 2019.  Ardelle was a generous woman who gave lovingly of her time and gifts.  She enjoyed long walks, reading, cooking and baking; especially her famous Christmas cookies.  She also enjoyed going deer and bear hunting with her sons.  Ardelle is preceded in death by her parents, Oscar...

Oct 13, 2019

Warren Gladitsch, age 91, of Forest Lake, passed away on October 13, 2019 after a short illness.  He was born on the family farm near Vesta Minnesota in 1928 to Sophia and Martin Gladitsch.  He had many fond memories of life on the farm with his older sister Fern and his younger brother Miles.  Some of his fondest memories...

Oct 9, 2019

Tamara Walters, age 59, of Fridley, formally of Duluth, went to be with the Lord on October 9, 2019.  She was a loving mother and grandmother and spent her life in praise and worship.  She is survived by her children, Steven, Jennifer, Marshal (Emily), Emily; and four grandchildren.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m.,...

Oct 8, 2019

Linda Wyona Groeneweg was born, August 21, 1934 at the Trinity Hospital in Ashland, Wisconsin.   She passed away at the age of 85, on Tuesday, October 8, 2019.  She weighed 2lb. 14 ½ oz.  She was the first daughter of Reuben and Agnes Wicklund of Mason, Wisconsin.  Linda attended Becker grade school through 8th grade and walked the 1...

Oct 7, 2019

Clarence Joseph Lauer, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died peacefully in his sleep on October 7, 2019, at the age of 97, in his daughters’ home in Kettle River, Minnesota.

Clare was born January 15, 1922, in Cambridge, Minnesota, to Albert and Amy Lauer.  He lived in several places in his early growing up years.

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Oct 5, 2019

Michael "Mike" Carl Runtsch (63) was born on February 1, 1956 in Austin, MN to Lawrence "Larry" and Margaret Runtsch. After a brief journey with cancer, he went to live with the Lord on August 29, 2019 at 7:00 a.m. in Forest Lake, MN.  He will be remembered as a very adventurous and supportive dad, husband, brother, and son. ...

Oct 5, 2019

Irene M. (nee Carr) Balzart, age 94, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2019.  Irene was born July 13, 1925 in Saint Paul, Minnesota.  She was a woman ahead of her time.  She worked with Howard Hughes in San Diego, California as a Rosie Riveter during WWII.  Following the war, she moved back to Saint...

Oct 5, 2019

Our handsome and talented Giovanni “Gino” “Gio” Angelo Polleri, age 18, of Lino Lakes, Minnesota, passed away on October 5, 2019.  He is preceded in death by his sister, Bianca; grandmother, Barbara Polleri; and bonus grandfather, Del Schmidt.  Gino is survived by his bonus father, Roger Schmidt and mother, Dr. Rolanda Schmidt; siblings, Kye, Ashley, Quentin, Ellen, Emily, Jayla;...