Obituaries

Aug 17, 2025

Clyde "Buster" B. Fulks age 94 of Forest Lake, MN passed away peacefully at home on August 17, 2025.

Born on April 24,1931 in Racine, WI. Clyde was the son of Clyde J Fulks and Agnes (Reich) Fulks.

From Racine, WI, Clyde’s family moved to Minneapolis, MN. Eventually moving to Wyoming, MN where his parents purchased a farm. They farmed the land,...

Aug 15, 2025

Judith M. Rydeen, age 89 of Scandia, Minnesota, died Friday, August 15, 2025, surrounded by her family. Judith “Judy” was born November 6, 1935, in Forest Lake, Minnesota, the daughter of Frank and Leila (Holmbeck) Andersen. A proud graduate of Forest Lake High School, Judy was valedictorian of the Class of 1953. Later in life, she attended college in Frederic,...

Aug 15, 2025

Duane C. McAllister Jr., age 65, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 15, 2025.

Duane was born on March 15, 1960, in Lincoln Park, Michigan, to Duane Sr. and Anita (Ackermann) McAllister. As the son of a dedicated military father, Duane experienced a childhood full of movement and adventure, living in California, Germany, Oklahoma, Michigan, and eventually...

Aug 13, 2025

Rosalie Jean Groshens, age 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.

Rosalie was born on November 6, 1937, in St. Paul, Minnesota. She was raised on the city’s West Side and later on Pennsylvania Avenue. A proud graduate of Mechanic Arts High School, she continued her education at Girls Vocational School, where she trained...

Aug 13, 2025

Donald D. Slaughter, age 65, of Saint Francis, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, surrounded by his beloved family — the people who meant everything to him.

Born on July 24, 1960, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Donald was the son of Rodney and Carole (Goldeman) Slaughter. He grew up in New Brighton and graduated from Irondale High School...

Aug 12, 2025

Sherri Lynn Smith, age 61, of Linwood Township, Minnesota, passed away after facing multiple health challenges with strength and courage.

Sherri was born on November 23, 1963, in Rush City, Minnesota, to Edward and Susan (Hulseberg) Linehan Jr. She spent her early years in Sunrise and attended North Branch Schools before graduating from Coon Rapids High School. After high school, she...

Aug 11, 2025

Joshua Richard Brown passed away unexpectedly from an unknown medical event August 11, 2025 at the age of 41. Josh was born in Rochester, Minnesota and attended high school in Forest Lake, Minnesota. Josh worked hard and achieved Eagle Scout during this time. He furthered his education at the Minnesota School of Business earning a degree in Criminal Justice.

In 2000...

Aug 7, 2025

Kathryn “Kathy” Fournier, age 69, of Vadnais Heights, Minnesota, passed away on August 7, 2025, following complications from a bone infection.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Zelda Ripley, and her husband, Greg Fournier. 

She is survived by her sons, Mark (Amie) Fournier and Paul (Kathleen) Fournier, as well as grandchildren, Nat (Dan) Fitzgerald, April Nielsen, Jessica Nielsen,...

Aug 5, 2025

Michelle M. Peterson, age 56, of Wyoming, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, surrounded by family, following a brief but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Born on December 27, 1968, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Michelle was the daughter of Michael and Patricia (Webb) Reynolds. She graduated from Centennial High School and continued her education at the University of...

Aug 5, 2025

Roger Lee Hanson from Shafer, MN, died on August 5th, 2025, at the age of 67 at Fairview Wyoming Hospital. Roger was born on November 23rd, 1957, in St. Paul, MN to Henry and Jennie Hanson. He was the 2nd born of four children.

Roger went on many fishing trips to Canada with his dad and younger brother Dale over the...

Aug 1, 2025

Douglas Duane Airhart, 71, passed away suddenly on August 1, 2025, after a long and difficult health battle. Born March 24, 1954, Doug was the oldest of five children to Donald and Florence Airhart. He grew up in Minnesota and eventually split his time between there and Bonita Springs, Florida.

Doug was a proud Marine, a hardworking single dad, and a...

Jul 29, 2025

Renate I Fowler

March 23, 1940, to July 29, 2025

On July 29th, 2025, sadly our family lost Renate (Renee) Fowler. Our beloved mother, mother in-law, grandmother “Omi”, great grandmother. She is now among the family of angels being the bright light we all knew her as.

Born on March 23rd, 1940, in Leipzig Germany. During World War II Renate was moved with...

Jul 25, 2025

Deanna "Dee" Jean (nee Day) Farrell

Age 84, of Saint Paul, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2025.

Deanna, known as "Dee" to those who loved her, was a kind-hearted and joyful soul who touched many lives throughout her 84 years. She had a special fondness for playing bingo, and it was through her engaging personality that she found lasting friendships....

Jul 22, 2025

Pamela Rose Oman January 1, 1951 – July 22, 2025

Pamela Rose Oman passed away peacefully on July 22, 2025, at the age of 74.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Grace Oman. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Philipson; her son, Tyrone Sunde; and her brother, Jack (Mary) Oman. She is lovingly remembered by her stepchildren,...

Jul 20, 2025

Arthur Michael Blauzda, age 93, of Forest Lake, Minnesota died Sunday morning, July 20, 2025. As a child being displaced from his homeland in Latvia, during World War II, he found his second homeland in the United States of America. He served in the US Air Force, succeeded in business and finances. He is survived by his deceased wife Rita’s...

Jul 20, 2025

Sheldon L. Wilkinson, age 84, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 20, 2025.

Sheldon was born on May 15, 1941, in Duluth, Minnesota, the son of Clifford and Judith (Stockdale Weber) Wilkinson. A proud member of the Merchant Marines, Sheldon spent many years sailing and took great pride in his service. Later in life, he worked at...

Jul 19, 2025

Jul 19, 2025

The family of Shelley P. Rehak, age 74, are heartbroken to announce after her long and difficult battle, she is finally free of pain, passing peacefully on Saturday, July 19, 2025. Born December 22, 1950 in Portage, Wisconsin to John and Beatrice VanWormer, Shelley graduated from Portage High School Class of 1969. She loved to sew and crochet. She threw...

Jul 18, 2025

Thomas Bechtold, age 77, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Friday July 18th of 2025.

Tom and his wife Terri raised their three daughters at their home in Forest Lake. He and Terri enjoyed many years of volunteering at St. Peter’s Church, traveling, camping with friends and enjoying life together. They had 40 happy years of marriage until her...

Jul 17, 2025

Shawn S. Birdsall, age 36, of Wyoming, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 17, 2025.

Shawn was a spirited and fun-loving soul who brought laughter and mischief wherever he went. A proud gun enthusiast and passionate deer hunter, he also had an undying love for sports. He grew up playing baseball and football in school and remained a...