Obituaries

Amanda C. Darwin

Amanda C. Darwin

Feb 13, 2025

After a long illness, Amanda "Mandy" Carol Darwin of Wyoming, Minnesota passed away on February 13, 2025, with her loving husband John by her side.  Amanda was immensely proud of her two boys, Nathan and Lucas. Amanda is also survived by her parents, Julie & Gary Kelly, and Jim Philen; her siblings, Chris (Jodi) Philen, Laura Philen (Mike Wiles), Renee...

Lucille F. Nelson

Lucille F. Nelson

Feb 10, 2025

Lucille F. Nelson, age 98, of Henriette, Minnesota, died peacefully on Monday, February 10, 2025. She is preceded in death by her husband, John Nelson; daughter, Barbara Johnson. She is survived by her children, Gretchen (Larry) Schroepfer, John Nelson, Giles Nelson, Peter Nelson; 14 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; 11 great great grandchildren; other family and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial will...

David McCurdy

David McCurdy

Feb 9, 2025

David Earl McCurdy “Dave”

Age 86, of Harris, MN, passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 9, 2025.

David was born on August 13, 1938, on the family farm in Scandia, MN, to David Earl and Alice (Olson) McCurdy. He grew up on the farm alongside his siblings, Marlin (Gwen) McCurdy, James McCurdy (deceased), Patricia (Paul) Segelstrom (deceased), and Romona (Maurice)...

Steven Wayne West

Steven Wayne West

Feb 8, 2025

Steven Wayne West

Age 68 of Wyoming, MN

Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, passed away on February 8th, 2025, after a courageous 17-month battle with Glioblastoma. Preceded in death by parents, Lois & Wayne West. Survived by devoted wife, Betty; son, Chris (Ashley); granddaughter, Eleanor; and siblings, Cheryl McClellan (Jim Keating), Mike (Cindy), Mitch (Marie Tyson), and Bruce. He was a 40-year 3M...

Donna Louise Hill

Donna Louise Hill

Feb 7, 2025

Donna Hill, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 7th. 

She is survived by her husband, David Hill; her children, Brian (Michele) Chambers, Katie (Dustin) Drews, and Colin (OhMyeong) Hill; her cherished grandchildren, Sister Regina Marie, Christina, Sarah, Mary, Matthew, Theresa, Brendan, and Rory; her great-grandchildren, Ruby, Desmond, Daniel, and Grace; and several nieces and nephews....

Alan J. Newton

Alan J. Newton

Feb 5, 2025

Alan J. Newton, age 73, went home to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on February 5, 2025. Al was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. 

Al was born on March 20, 1951 in Winterset, IA to Owen and Irma Lee Newton. Al graduated from Ogden High School where he played football and sang in the choir. Al went on to...

Don Holl

Don Holl

Feb 5, 2025

Donald M. Holl, "Donnie", age 91 years and 5 months peacefully departed this world on February 5, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

Choosing to be a lifetime resident of Forest Lake, Minnesota and a member of The Church of Saint Peter, he loved that these were places where his family, his friendships and his faith flourished.

Being a devout Catholic was...

Betty Sandager

Betty Sandager

Feb 5, 2025

Betty Ruth (Brakken) Sandager was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She left this world on February 5, 2025 at the age of 98. She was born to Anton and Minnie Brakken on September 20, 1926 at home on a dairy farm on the east side of Lake Ida in rural Douglas County, Minnesota. She attended a...

Joann McDonald

Joann McDonald

Feb 4, 2025

Joann M. McDonald, age 65, of Linwood Township, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.

Joann was a passionate outdoorswoman who found joy in the simple pleasures of nature. Whether she was hiking, sitting by the lake, or spending time at her cabin in Cotton, Minnesota, she felt most at home in the natural world. Joann's love for adventure...

Barbara Lynn Berglund

Barbara Lynn Berglund

Jan 29, 2025

Barbara Lynn Berglund, 83, passed away peacefully, on January 29, 2025. Born to Herbert and Dorothy Brown on July 10, 1941, in Spokane, Washington, Barbara met the love of her life, Gene Berglund, while he was stationed in Spokane while serving in the Air Force. They married and began their adventure together.

After moving to Minnesota, Barbara worked as a server...

Dorothy Bierma

Dorothy Bierma

Jan 26, 2025

Dorothy ‘Doet’ Bierma of Bollingawier, NL and Linwood Lake, MN

Born January 26th, 1931, passed January 26th, 2025

Preceded in death by husband Hendrik ‘Dutch’ Bierma, siblings, Hieke Bies and Hendrik van der Wagen. 

Survived by her sister and in-laws, Ada (Bert) van Ginniken, Akke van der Wagen, her two daughters, Monica Bierma (Michael Custard) & Michelle Bierma, & grandchildren, Dylan Parsons &...

Don Rogahn

Don Rogahn

Jan 24, 2025

Donald H. Rogahn, 73, passed away peacefully January 24, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Don was born in 1951 to Harold and Lorraine Rogahn while living and farming in Tintah, MN. He left for school in the Twin Cities where he attended Concordia Academy through college.

After school Don worked hard building capital to start his own company. He became a...

Doris Sullivan

Doris Sullivan

Jan 22, 2025

Doris Margaret Sullivan, 79, of Forest Lake MN, passed away unexpectedly in her home on January 22, 2025. Her passing comes as a shock to her family, friends, and loved ones. 

Born on September 24, 1945, in Cambridge, Massachusetts to Frank and Lillian (Drewicz) Sullivan, Doris dedicated her life to education and family. 

As a devoted school teacher, Doris spent 36 years...

Raymond J. Sperl Sr.

Raymond J. Sperl Sr.

Jan 22, 2025

Raymond J. Sperl Sr., 82, of Turtle Lake, WI passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. He was preceded in death by his significant other of 30 years, Shirley Trimble, his parents, Raymond August Sperl and Florence Angelina Sperl (Nicosia). Ray was born and raised in St. Paul, MN. He attended parochial school at St. Joseph School in West St....

Bev Radtke

Bev Radtke

Jan 21, 2025

Beverly “Bev” A. Radtke, age 87, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Born on January 16, 1938, in Forest Lake, she was the beloved daughter of Granville and Margaret (Batterson) Schmidt.

Bev was known for her love of cooking, baking, crocheting, and delighting in the birds that visited her yard. She cherished the weekly time...

Kerry Keen

Kerry Keen

Jan 21, 2025

Kerry Keen, age 72, of Forest Lake, MN, passed away on January 21, 2025.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Ken and Jeannine. He is survived by wife, Laurie; son, Jim; siblings, Fred (Bryce) Keen, Robyn Preisler, Ed (Sue) Keen, Lourie Keen (Jon); in-laws, Katie McManus, Betsy (Rick) Sandstrom; nieces, nephews; other family and friends.

A private Celebration of Life...

Bradley L. Frenning

Bradley L. Frenning

Jan 19, 2025

Bradley Leo Frenning, age 62, of Linwood Township, Minnesota, died on Sunday, January 19, 2025. Brad was born on September 27, 1962, in Chisago City, Minnesota, the son of Robert and Norma (Priebe) Frenning.

Brad attended Forest Lake High School and later graduated from Chisago Lakes Baptist School in 1981. Following high school, he began working at Plastic Products in Lindstrom,...

Cullin P. Schwintek

Cullin P. Schwintek

Jan 18, 2025

On January 18, 2025, Cullin Phillip Schwintek, loving brother, son, nephew, grandson, boyfriend, noble airman, selfless hero, and companion of many, entered the glorious gates of the Heavenly Kingdom. 

Cullin is preceded in death by his radiant guardian angel, grandmother Terri Schwintek; grandfather Stephen Schipper; grandparents Susan and David Edenloff along with many other beloved family members. 

Cullin’s life is survived by...

Albena "Bea" Gerlach

Albena "Bea" Gerlach

Jan 16, 2025

 Albena “Bea” Gerlach, age 92, formerly of Forest Lake, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 16, 2025.

Albena, known as "Bea" to all who knew and loved her, was born on July 3, 1932, in Opole, Minnesota, to Thomas and Katherine (Oldakowski) Opatz. She was raised on the family farm in Opole, Minnesota, where she developed a strong work ethic....

Richard "Dick/Rich" Smith

Richard "Dick/Rich" Smith

Jan 15, 2025

Richard "Dick/Rich" Smith, originally from St. Paul, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2025, at home surrounded by his family. At 65, he was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather.

Rich was passionate about the outdoors, enjoyed fishing, hunting, and golf throughout his life. He loved spending time at the family cabin in northern Minnesota, where he created countless memories with...