Obituaries

Aug 12, 2019

Charles R. Quast, age 84, of East Bethel, Minnesota, passed away peacefully, Monday, August 12, 2019.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Katherine; wife, Darlene; great-granddaughter, Brooklynn Mae Tamm; brothers, Paul and Roger Quast.  He is survived by his children, Chuck, Brian, Carrie (Jim) Allen; grandchildren, Angela (Jon) Tramm, Tyler Allen, Brindy (Mike) Falz; siblings,...

Aug 12, 2019

Robert “Bobby Dale” Engquist, Forest Lake, Minnesota., found peace in the arms of the Lord early Monday morning, August 12, 2019. Born March 6, 1947, Bob was the only son of Delores and C. Edgar Engquist. Entertainer and long-time voice of the Minnesota State Fair Bandshell, Bobby Dale loved time with family, trips to Hawaii with Susan and time...

Aug 10, 2019

Jeanette L. Marcott, age 95, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died Saturday, August 10, 2019 at the Birchwood Health Care Center.  Jeanette Leona Marcott was born July 9, 1924, in Chisago City, Minnesota to Frithjof and Anna Irene (Nicklason) Wiberg.  She was united in marriage to Floyd H. Marcott from Saint Paul, Minnesota.  They had two children, Karen and Gordon. ...

Aug 4, 2019

Brian Tytor, passed away peacefully in his sleep of natural causes on August 4, 2019. He was preceded in death by parents, Ed & Florence Tytor; brother, Neal. He is survived by sisters, Trudy (Bob) Jischke of Sister Bay, WI & Gail (Bill) Nadon of Centerville, MN.  Brian grew up on the family farm in Maplehurst Township, near Withee,...

Jul 30, 2019

Ardith grew up in Golden, Colorado.   She assisted her grandmother, Marie Kristine Englin in managing the household and caring for her siblings because her mother, Adeline Anderson Nelson worked full time at Coors Porcelain plant to support the family. Ardith married Charles William “Bill” Watson on November 4, 1954.  She and Bill had two daughters, Valorie and Sydni who...

Jul 23, 2019

Jay Hughes, age 60 of Little Canada, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on July 23, 2019.  Jay proudly served his country in the United States Army.   He was a former 20 plus year employee of 3M, worked 10 years for the state with the mentally and physically challenged adults, owned multiple apartment complexes and other real-estate, and most recently he...

Jul 19, 2019

Bertram "Bert" L. Arkman, age 94, lifelong Scandia resident, died Friday, July 19, 2019 while surrounded by his devoted family.  He is preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Audrey Arkman.  He is survived by his nieces and nephews, Jim, Bill, David, Richard, Tim, Dennis, Susan, Kathy, Sharon, Christine, Mark; sister-in-law, Lois Johnson.  Bert was born and...

Jul 17, 2019

Darrell M. Nihart, age 70, of Rush City, Minnesota, died while surrounded by his family on Wednesday, July 17, 2019.  He is preceded in death by his parents, True and Agnes (Wiering); sister-in-law, Cindy Sax.  He will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved him including his children, Brent (Jennifer Lidke), Andrea (Darrin) Stream; grandchildren, Autumn Stream,...

Jul 11, 2019

Leah Hillesheim, age 99, of Forest Lake, MN and Chisago City, MN.  Leah was born 03/07/1920 in Sisseton, SD, she passed away peacefully in her sleep on 07/11/2019. Leah grew up in Redwood Falls, MN, received her nursing degree from St. Catherine’s in St. Paul, and her Master’s Degree in business from Mankato State University. She was preceded in...

Jul 11, 2019

Laurellen Halek, beloved Wife and Mother, age 76, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, passed away on July 11, 2019. She is preceded in death by parents, Carl Sr. and Ruth Olson. She is survived by husband, George Jr.; daughter, Carlyn (Matt) and son, Loren (Jenna); brother, Carl Jr. (Andrea); nieces, RuthAnne and Gloria; many friends and extended family. Funeral Services...

Jul 6, 2019

Joyce A. Christenson (nee Peterson), age 85, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2019 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.  Joyce was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Russell; children, Mark, Dianne Boege; grandson, Joshua Christenson.  She is survived by her children, Steve (Jennifer), Nancy Jo (Dick) Christenson Westcott; grandchildren, Casey (Kirsten) Christenson, Elizabeth (Ryan) Maeder,...

Jun 30, 2019

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Dolores, our loving, devoted mother and friend to all whose lives she touched. On June 30, 2019 Dolores left us while sleeping peacefully.  She was a benevolent woman who chose to live life seeing only the good in others.  She was devoted in a 68 yr marriage to Thomas "Tom".  She loved...

Jun 30, 2019

Glenda Kaye Hansen, age 78 of Ham Lake, Minnesota, died Sunday, June 30, 2019.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Geraldine (nee Krob) Johnson.  She is survived by her husband, Leslie Hansen; children, Cindy (Murray) Hermanson, Danny (Carrie) Peterson, Shelley (Ron) Nohre, Rhonda (John) Erickson, Christine (Mike) Myers; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; silbings, Edward V....

Jun 27, 2019

Holy Mackerel Andy it’s a sad day for all feathered friends in Minnesota, Joyce Helen Hockensmith (91), a giant personality in a small package and bird lover extraordinaire, has flown south to her final nesting place.  Mountains of sunflower seeds, gallons of nectar, the most unique bird houses and a glistening bird bath were just some of the features...

Jun 26, 2019

Ronald L. Fredericksen, age 86 of May Township, Minnesota, died Wednesday, June 26, 2019.  Ron was born February 2, 1933 in Saint Paul, Minnesota the son of Lee J. and Bernice (nee Bobleter) Fredericksen.  He proudly served our country in the United States Air Force.  Following his honorable discharge, he began a lifelong career as an insurance agent with...

Jun 26, 2019

Betty A. Legato, age 66, of Linwood Township, Minnesota, died Wednesday, June 26, 2019.  She is preceded in death by her parents, James L. and Emma Dell (nee Solem) Jespersen; brother, Bob Jespersen; sister, Wendy Dodge.  She is survived by her children, Tisha (Jason) Torgerson, Rick Legato; grandchildren, Travis Torgerson, Trevor (Mallory) Torgerson, Trenton Torgerson, Kaitlyn Legato; siblings, Gary...

Jun 22, 2019

Sandra “Sandie” Sue Tricker, age 79 of Nisswa, Minnesota, formerly Faribault, Minnesota, passed away on June 22, 2019 at Health East Hospice “The Pillars” in Oakdale, Minnesota.  Sandie was born October 31, 1939 in Faribault, Minnesota to Harold and Mabel (Rude) Hildebrandt.  She graduated Faribault Senior High School and went on to get her nursing degree at St. Mary’s...

Jun 21, 2019

Kyle Gene Olson, born October 10, 1963, died June 21, 2019 at 55 years, 8 months, 11 days. His illness, interstitial lung disease (ILD) took his life way too soon.  Born to Gene and Audrey (Dammann) Olson, Kyle was the 5th of 8 children.   He grew up in Stacy, Minnesota and graduated from North Branch High School in 1982. ...

Jun 19, 2019

John “Jack” C. Salverda, age 84, of Forest Lake, Minnesota.  John was born September 1, 1934 in McGrath Minnesota and passed away June 19, 2019.  He is survived by sons, John, Mark (Pam), Michael (Sandy), Matthew (Olga), Luke (Julie), and James (Vicky), daughters, Mary White and Julie (David) Lee; 28 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; former spouse, Virginia...

Jun 18, 2019

Harold “Hal” James Schardin of Columbus, Minnesota, passed into Heaven on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at Region's Hospital.  Hal Schardin was born October 3, 1950 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Harold and Emelia Schardin.  Hal was their only son and his dad passed away after a long fight with lung cancer when Hal was 12.

Hal graduated from...