Obituaries

Dec 16, 2018

Aaron Lawrence Stevenson, age 36 of Milaca, Minnesota formerly of Stacy, MN passed away suddenly at home on Sunday, December 16th, 2018.  Aaron was a devoted dad, son and brother; he loved his family deeply and unconditionally.  He loved his time outdoors fishing and hunting.  Aaron was a truck driver and a true “Mr. Fix It” kind of person....

Dec 15, 2018

Chester “Chet” Lee Hixson, age 62 of East Bethel, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 15, 2018 while surrounded by his family.  Chet was born June 10, 1956 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Ralph and Helen (Walters) Hixson.  He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps for eleven years.  While serving, he became a marksman and a...

Dec 12, 2018

Ruth M. Faymoville, age 94 of Forest Lake, Minnesota died, Wednesday, December 12, 2018 following a brief illness.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Norman; son, Fran (Jean); daughters, Norma Faymoville, Judy Gatzow, Mary Nutter.  She is survived by her devoted family including her children, Duane (Char), Greg (Sue Raymond), Barb (Dave) Pritchard, Mark (Lori), Dean (Dawn),...

Dec 11, 2018

Rev. David Paul Keippela, age 71, of Wyoming, Minnesota passed away on December 11, 2018.  Dave was born in Hancock, Michigan on October 30, 1947.  He graduated from Doelle High School in Tapiola, Michigan.  He met and fell in love with his wife, Barbara.  To this union they were blessed with two sons, Jason (Joy) and their two children,...

Dec 8, 2018

Annika Celeste Doten, beloved two-month-old daughter of Bryan and Elizabeth, peacefully passed unexpectedly on Saturday, December 8, 2018.  Annika was born September 17, 2018 in Wyoming, Minnesota.  From the very beginning Annika was the cherished little sister to her five older siblings, who lovingly looked out for her.  You would rarely catch her without a smile, she was the...

Dec 7, 2018

Parker August Graf , at 11 months old, surrounded by love and family, Parker passed away on December 7, 2018.Parker was a fighter throughout his short life and had a heart of a true superhero.He is survived by parents, Anthony and Alissa; sister, Hadley; grandparents, Scott (Renee) Carlson, Joe (Cheri) Graf; great grandparents, Gordy Carlson, Carole Simmons, many aunts,...

Dec 6, 2018

Noreeta “Rita” Pankonin, age 81, of Hugo, Minnesota, passed away after a long and courageous battle with Kidney Disease on December 6, 2018.  Rita was a faithful and funny woman who loved her trips to the casino, playing games on her Kindle, and taking time to watch the birds.  She was a loving and caring Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and...

Dec 6, 2018

Joshua Bernard Diebel

March 15th, 1989 – December 6th, 2018

Joshua (Josh/Joshie/Pooter) Diebel passed away December 6th, 2018 after a very short and aggressive battle with cancer. He was surrounded by many loved ones and his passing was peaceful.  Joshua was born to Kara (Rossini) Jacot and Dennis Diebel at St. Joe’s Hospital in St....

Dec 5, 2018

Kent E. Wolfe, age 61 of Stacy, Minnesota, died, Wednesday, December 5, 2018.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Lorraine (Wittmeyer) Wolfe.  He is survived by his children, Natasha Stewart, Elijah Wolfe, Rene’ Brauer, Jacob Wolfe, Lorraine Metz; siblings, Karl Wolfe, Kurt Wolfe, Keith Wolfe, Kris Wolfe, Kara Anderson; other family and friends.  A Memorial...

Dec 5, 2018

Donald Raymond LaCasse

June 3, 1937 - December 5, 2018

Donald R. LaCasse, age 81 of Wyoming, MN, passed away on Wednesday, December 5th, 2018.

Don was born at Westside General Hospital and raised in St Paul, MN, the eldest of five children.  He had a paper route starting around age 10.  He...

Nov 29, 2018

Radtke, Joyce, age 87 of Mounds View, MN

Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on 11/29/18.  Proud employee of 3M for 37 years.  Preceded in death by son, David in 1975; brother, Bert Evgen.  Survived by loving husband of 67 years, Erwin; their daughter, Linda; grandson, David (Elizabeth); 2 great-grandchildren, Nolan and Norah;...

Nov 18, 2018

Joey Lee Salveson, age 67 of Wyoming, Minnesota; formerly of Vergas, Minnesota died Sunday, November 18, 2018.  Joey was born, June 23, 1951 in Crookston, Minnesota, the son of Boyd and Shirley (Bratager) Salveson.  He graduated from Winger-MC High School, Class of 1969.  He was united in marriage to Lynnae Hedman on October 30, 1976.  Joey and Lynnae were...

Nov 18, 2018

Richard J. "RJ" Tetzlaff, age 82 of Scandia MN, passed from our home to God’s home peacefully surrounded by loving family on Sunday November 18th, 2018.  He fought a courageous battle against AML Leukemia for thirteen months.

"RJ" was a retired home builder and General Contractor for over 50 years in Twin Cities Metro and Western Wisconsin. ...

Nov 14, 2018

Marlene A. (Antonson) Klister, age 84 of Wyoming, Minnesota, formerly Cloquet left this earth for her heavenly home on November 14, 2018 while at Ecumen North Branch Nursing Home. She is preceded in death by her parents.  She is survived by her husband, Dayle C. Klister; daughters, Pamela Stroh, Karen (Jon) Thorell; son, Kevin Stroh; step-daughters, Cheryl Tiessen, Debra Patterson...

Nov 13, 2018

Mark Alan Lebens, 57 of Lent Township, died peacefully in his home November 13, 2018. He left behind his wife of 33 years, Sara, his daughter, Alicia, and his sons, Alex and Andrew. He devoted his life to the service of others, and he was a fiercely loyal and giving friend. He held true to the convictions instilled in his...

Nov 12, 2018

Robert Edward Pogue, age 53, died November 12, 2018, one year after being diagnosed with kidney cancer.  Bob was an avid fisherman and loved the outdoors.  He brought smiles and laughter everywhere he went and will be forever loved by his family and will be deeply missed by all.  Bob was survived by his wife, Kim (nee Wegner) Pogue;...

Nov 12, 2018

Patricia Ione , age 81, of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully November 12,  2018 surrounded by family at The Wellstead of Rogers, where she was living for the past 16 months.  She is preceded in death by parents, William and Hazel Bruess; loving husband, Tom; brother, Jim Bruess.  She is survived by sons, Brian (Sue), Bruce (Brenda), Bob (Julie);...

Nov 11, 2018

Chad Ryan Germscheid, age 33, of North Branch, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Buck Southerling, Mary Southerling, Gerald Germscheid Sr.  He is survived by mother, Molly Jo; father, Jerry; sister, Leea; brother, Dylan (Megan Freeman); half sister, Jennifer Germscheid; half brother, Scott Germscheid; niece, LéNasia; grandmother, Diane, and other family members...

Nov 9, 2018

Gentle, James T., age 85, of Amery, Wisconsin, passed away Friday, November 9, 2018.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Florence; wife, Suzanne; and brother, William.  He is survived by sister-in-law, Margaret; brother-in-law, Wayne (Marian) Mayer; sister-in-law, Linda (Wayne) Nelson; many nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

A Memorial Service will...

Nov 8, 2018

Merlin Kenneth Schiernbeck, age 64, died peacefully on Thursday, November 8th 2018, three months after receiving a diagnosis of widespread metastatic bone cancer.

Merlin was born December 9th, 1953 in Ida Grove, Iowa to parents Hugo and Mary Jean Schiernbeck. When Merlin was entering the eighth grade the family, including his older sister Marlene and younger sister...