Obituaries
Cheryl Ann Westlund
Jan 8, 2025
Cheryl Ann Westlund, age 67, of Stacy, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 8, 2025. She was born on June 17, 1957 and was known for her warmth, generosity, and the undeniably loving spirit she brought into the world. She grew up in White Bear Lake and moved to Stacy, where she graduated from North Branch High...
Wanda June Luther
Jan 8, 2025
Wanda June Luther (née Lau) June 16, 1937 – January 8, 2025
Wanda June Luther, born June 16, 1937, was one of ten children born (in the family home) to Dorothea and Clinton Lau. Growing up in Northeast Iowa, she had three sisters and six brothers. Wanda cherished her large family, enjoying annual gatherings at Grandma and Grandpa’s house. These occasions...
Tammy J. Jackman
Jan 7, 2025
Tammy Jo Jackman, age 63, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday morning January 7, 2025.
Tammy was born October 13, 1961, in Stillwater, Minnesota. She grew up going to Houlton and Hudson, Wisconsin schools. She married John Jackman at age 18. They then had three children, Casey in 1981, Elizabeth in 1986, and David in 1987. The family lived...
William A. Abler
Jan 4, 2025
William A. Abler (Bill or Tater), age 52, of North Branch passed away on January 4, 2025, surrounded by his family and friends. Bill was a devoted father, coach, partner and friend. He was known for his big heart, strong will and passion for helping anyone and everyone. There was no project, craft or recipe Bill could not do. He...
Wayne Schmitt
Jan 3, 2025
On December 29, 1939 Wayne Elmer Schmitt came into this world on the family farm in Pottawattamie County Iowa, just outside the village of Hancock, Iowa. He started his education in a one room schoolhouse 2 miles from home. He attended 4th-11th grade at the Hancock School, and graduated from Avoca High School in Avoca, Iowa.
Wayne loved to learn and...
Michael B. Johnson
Jan 2, 2025
Michael Boyd Johnson, age 79, of Harris, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 2, 2025. Michael was born on March 14, 1945, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the cherished only child of Boyd and Dolores (Wallraff) Johnson.
Raised in Shoreview, Minnesota, Michael graduated from Cretin High School, Class of 1963. He later pursued his passion for electricity, becoming an electrician and...
Daniel Joseph Bialon
Dec 30, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Daniel Bialon, beloved father, husband, brother, and grandfather, on December 30th at the age of 79. He passed away peacefully at home while surrounded by family.
Survived by wife, Angie; daughters, Allie Bialon, Michaele Bialon; siblings, Dick (Barb) Bialon, Barb (Jim) Strilich, Rob (Marianne) Bialon; grandchildren, Hudson & Pascale; cousins,...
Michael J. Schwantes
Dec 28, 2024
Michael "Mike" Schwantes
Age 80, of St. Paul, MN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 28, 2024, surrounded by those who loved him.
Mike was a man of many talents and a kind soul who touched the lives of all who knew him. A skilled mechanic, he could fix just about anything that came his way. His passion for working with his...
Eugene R. Hansen
Dec 23, 2024
Eugene Richard Hansen, age 91, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2024. Born on January 15, 1933, in Divide County, North Dakota, he was the son of Arnold and Agnes (Nelson) Hansen.
Eugene's early years were spent in North Dakota. When crop failures forced the sale of the family farm, Eugene's parents moved their family to Hunky...
Scott R. Atwater
Dec 22, 2024
Scott Robert Atwater, age 62, of Lino Lakes, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 22, 2024. Born on January 16, 1962, in Chisago City, Minnesota, Scott was the beloved son of Vernon and Janet (Swenson) Atwater.
A proud graduate of Chisago Lakes High School, Scott went on to dedicate his career to Gear Grid, where he worked as a powder...
Vona C. Erickson
Dec 18, 2024
Vona Coral Erickson, age 73, of Ham Lake, Minnesota, died Wednesday, December 18, 2024. Vona had a huge loving heart for all her family and friends. She loved her time with each and everyone of them. From her time playing cards, to cake and cookie making, to her arts and crafts with the grandkids, each moment was filled with love....
Rhoda A. Needham
Dec 15, 2024
Rhoda Anne Needham, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on December 15, 2024, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with lung cancer. She was 75 years old.
Born on January 1, 1949, to William and Lucia Hession, Rhoda was a true New Year's gift to her family. Growing up in Lafayette, Indiana, she was a...
Margaret Gallagher
Dec 13, 2024
Margaret "Mugs" Gallagher, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 13, 2024. Born April 27, 1927, Margaret lived a life full of love, laughter, and devotion to her family. She was 97 years old. Margaret’s life took a pivotal turn when she met Charlie Gallagher, the love of her life. They were united in marriage...
Shirley C. Nerud
Dec 10, 2024
“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” Shirley Carol Gilcher was born on April 30th, 1944, the daughter of Louis August Gilcher and Marcella (Benke) Gilcher. She was baptized into the family of believers and received the gift of eternal life on May 21st, 1944...
Dori Case
Dec 10, 2024
Dori Ann Case, age 64, of Woodbury, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, while on her morning walk.
Born on April 10, 1960, in Chisago City, Minnesota, Dori was the daughter of William and Bonnie (Nygren) Osterbauer. Dori attended grade school at St. Peter’s Catholic School, Forest Lake. She was a proud graduate of Forest Lake High School,...
Marie Corwin
Dec 9, 2024
Marie L. Corwin, age 82, of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Marie was a devoted wife, mother, and friend whose life was filled with love and laughter. She was known for her warm heart and extraordinary talents in the kitchen. Her Swedish meatballs, dill pickles, and Christmas cookies were family favorites, and...
Sandra K. Benz
Dec 8, 2024
Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love. 1 John 4:8
Sandi Benz, a vibrant and loving soul who radiated warmth, joy, and kindness to all who knew her, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, December 8, 2024.
Sandi was a woman who truly understood the power of love and laughter. With a heart full...
Marlys A. Carlson
Dec 4, 2024
Marlys A. Carlson, age 91, of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully at home on December 4, 2024.
Marlys was a woman of warmth, strength, and humor who touched the lives of many. She found great joy in spending time at her beloved cabin on Lake Vermilion, where she cherished the serenity of nature and countless special moments with family and friends....
Alfred L. Zieman
Dec 3, 2024
Alfred L. Zieman, age 88, of Ham Lake, Minnesota died peacefully on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 while surrounded by family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Catherine; wife, Darlene. He is survived by his sisters, Joan Kratzke, Margaret Jurek, Virginia LeVasseur; many nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Services will be held at a later date.
Thomas TJ Danielson
Dec 2, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas “TJ” Danielson, age 43, of East Bethel, Minnesota, who died unexpectedly on December 2, 2024. Thomas was born on July 17, 1981, and grew up in Forest Lake, Minnesota, where he graduated from Forest Lake High School.
TJ was a loving father, son, brother, uncle and friend. He is...
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