Obituaries

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.

Celebration...

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...

Roger Erickson

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;...

Erwin Radtke

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...

Hazel Sahlin

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)...

Keith Roettger

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)...

Renae Rogers

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...

Robert Rank

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,...

Marianne Miller

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...

Ferdinand Nowezki Jr.

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...

Melissa Peterson

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,...

Robert Jambor

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...

Evangeline "Jelly Bean" Moore

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...