Obituaries

Patricia Buska

Aug 31, 2019

Patricia V. Buska, age 85, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died Saturday, August 31, 2019.  In honoring Patricia's wishes, no formal services will be held.

Theresa Negen

Aug 27, 2019

Theresa Jo Negen, 55, of Stacy, Minnesota, victoriously won her battle with lung cancer on August 27th, 2019.

Theresa, better known as “Loafie”, was a friend to many from bearded dragons to chinchillas and humans alike! She had a love for helping others and spreading genuine laughs and smiles, wherever she went. You could always find her...

Mary Lauer

Aug 27, 2019

Mary Lauer, age 91, of Forest Lake, Minnesota passed away on August 27, 2019 surrounded by family.  Mary was born to George and Mary Carlson in St. Paul.  She was raised as a child in Marine on Saint Croix, MN.  She attended grade school in Marine through eighth grade and graduated from Stillwater, MN.  After graduating went to work...

Walt "Bud" Miller

Aug 27, 2019

Walter (Bud) Miller, age 85 of Forest Lake, quietly passed away on the morning of August 27, 2019 at his home. Walt was employed by St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance for 35 years and later at Ace Hardware of Forest Lake. His career led him to places like Richmond, Virginia and Washington, D.C., but eventually brought him back...

Michael Steiner

Aug 24, 2019

Michael James Steiner, age 57, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died Saturday, August 24, 2019 while surrounded by his family following a brief battle with cancer.  Mike was born, September 27, 1961 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the son of Joseph and Dorothy (nee Sauerwein) Steiner.  He attended Mahtomedi High School.  Following high school, he began working in construction before finding...

John Tufts

Aug 19, 2019

John L. Tufts, age 93, of Lino Lakes, Minnesota, died, Monday, August 19, 2019 while surrounded by his family.  John proudly served his country in the United States Navy.  Private committal with full military honors will be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Minnesota.  A complete notice will follow.

Mary Lou Simonson

Aug 17, 2019

Mary Lou Simonson, age 79, of Scandia, died, Saturday, August 17, 2019 while surrounded by her family at Birchwood Health Care Center.  Mary Lou Simonson was a graduate of Stillwater High School in 1958 as Mary Louise Zimmer.  She was raised in Marine on St. Croix and kindled an interest in Floyd Simonson who became her husband in 1961...

Irene Anderson

Aug 17, 2019

Irene Anderson (nee Larson), age 101, of Coon Lake, Minnesota, passed away August 17, 2019.  She was born October 23, 1917 to G. Emil and Edna (Anderson) Larson.  Irene graduated from Forest Lake High School, Class of 1935.  She was employed at Benson & Petersons Dealership in Forest Lake as their personal bookkeeper.  She was a life-long member of...

Alice Wilkinson

Aug 16, 2019

Alice J. Wilkinson, age 73, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died Friday, August 16, 2019.  The family will greet friends from 5:00-8:00 p.m., Monday, September 9, 2019 at VFW Post 4210, 556 12th St SW, Forest Lake, Minnesota.

Charles Quast

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,...

Robert Engquist

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...

Jeanette Marcott

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. ...

Brian Tytor

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,...

Ardith Watson

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...

Jay Hughes

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...

Bertram "Bert" Arkman

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...

Darrell Nihart

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,...

Leah Hillesheim

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...

Laurellen Halek

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...

Joyce Christenson

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,...