Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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