Obituaries
David N. Gabrielson
Sep 13, 2023
David Norman Gabrielson, a longtime resident of Marine on Saint Croix, Minnesota, passed away on September 13, 2023, at the age of 73. Born on November 4, 1949, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, David was the son of Harland and Florence Gabrielson.David graduated from Stillwater High School and went to further his love for learning at the University of Minnesota. He...
Jo Pitzl
Sep 3, 2023
Barbara Jo Pitzl, age 78, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died, Sunday, September 3, 2023.
Jo enjoyed spending time with family and friends, loved to host gatherings, making sure everyone had fun. She will be remembered for her laughter. Jo was a proud graduate of Wilson High School. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Edith Wright; husband,...
David George Thelen
Sep 3, 2023
David George Thelen (1926-2023) passed away on September 3, 2023 due to the effects of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in Chisago City, Minnesota. He was born in Frazee, Minnesota to Mathis and Martha Thelen and had two sisters, Shirley Swanson, and Audrey McNurlin. He grew up in Frazee, Minnesota until he was drafted for WWII where he served in the...
Constance "Connie" Anderson
Sep 2, 2023
Constance Elaine Anderson, lovingly known as Connie, left us on September 2, 2023, surrounded by her beloved family. Born on April 1, 1948, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the daughter of Robert and Jo Gross, she brought light and joy to all who knew her.Connie's warm and caring nature was evident in every aspect of her life. She found purpose and...
Betty Zeitler
Sep 1, 2023
Betty Zeitler, age 75, of Coon Rapids, Minnesota, left her failing body and was united in heaven with her beloved husband on Friday, September 1, 2023. Elizabeth was born December 18, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Leonard and Genevieve Jacobs. Betty traveled the world as a child. Her father was a member of the United States Army. While...
Diane Hansen Partridge
Aug 25, 2023
Diane Hansen Partridge, age 89, of Wyoming, MN, passed away peacefully, while at home on August 25, 2023. She was born on February 27, 1934, to Oscar and Esther Hansen, in Minneapolis, MN.
Diane had a keen eye for fashion and took great pleasure in shopping. Her love for interior design manifested in the beautifully decorated home she crafted.
Diane...
Elsie Anette Groth
Aug 24, 2023
Elsie Anette Groth, age 93, died August 24, 2023.
Elsie was born in Wildrose, North Dakota and formerly of Stacy, Minnesota, before moving to Edison in 2018. She was employed as a bookkeeper at Embers Restaurant, Inc. in St. Paul for 23 years, retiring in 1992. Elsie was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Stacy, Minnesota where she...
Marianne de Sobrino
Aug 19, 2023
Marianne de Sobrino 1933-2023
Marianne was born in Brooklyn New York on May 24, 1933 to German immigrant parents, Fred and Anne Hales, and passed away peacefully on August 19, 2023 at Parmly on the Lake, Chisago City, Minnesota.
Marianne received an English degree from Queen’s College New York and a Master’s degree in child development from Cornell University. In...
Deb Driver
Aug 15, 2023
Debra Ann Driver possessed a heart as kind and caring as that of Jesus, she embodied patience and compassion in every facet of her life. On the evening of Tuesday, August 15, 2023, surrounded by family and friends, a saint marched into her heavenly home after struggling with an unknown disease. Debra was born in St. Paul, Minnesota and was...
Judith E. Kaliher
Aug 12, 2023
In Loving Memory of a Reserved Soul
Judith Elizabeth (Ische) Kaliher, age 76
Judy, a woman of quiet strength and grace, bid farewell on August 12, 2023. She was a cherished daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, and confidante, leaving a legacy of warmth and gentle kindness. Judy’s life was marked by her steadfast nature and ability to touch...
Richard Everett Halvorson
Aug 8, 2023
Richard Everett Halvorson Sr. died August 8, 2023, at Parkview Senior Living in Belview, Minnesota. He will be greatly missed by his loving family and many friends.
Richard "Dick" was born on December 24, 1931 in Duluth, Minnesota to Alvin and Helia Halvorson. He was a loving husband, father and loyal friend to all who got to know him. Dick...
Ruth M. Schletty
Aug 6, 2023
Ruth Marie Schletty passed away surrounded by family, on August 6, 2023, after a short illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard; parents, Alice and Henry Freeman; brother, John; sister, Myrna; and her son, Gerald. She is survived by her daughter, Mary (Wayne) Jastremski; grandchildren, Katie, Tom, and Connie, and great grandchildren, August, Charlie, and Ivy.
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Ellen M. "Peggy" Pence
Aug 5, 2023
Ellen M. “Peggy” Pence, age 68, of Owatonna, Minnesota died peacefully on Saturday, August 5, 2023, following a brave journey with cancer. Peggy was born May 31, 1955, in Park Rapids, Minnesota the daughter of Donald and Ellen Shearer. She graduated from Park Rapids High School, Class of 1973 and later moved to the Twin Cities area. The past 20...
Nichole Marie Finklea
Aug 1, 2023
Nichole Marie Finklea, born June 3rd, 1985, in St. Paul, MN passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 1st 2023, after a long battle with Huntington’s Disease. Nichole lived in Rock Creek, MN at HD Country Care where she was cared for respectfully by the wonderful staff. She formerly lived in Forest Lake, MN and was a 2003 graduate...
Virginia M. Augustine
Jul 28, 2023
Virginia Marie AugustineOctober 6th, 1929 - July 28th 2023Virginia Marie Augustine, (93) passed peacefully, surrounded with loved ones,on the morning of Friday, July 28th. Virginia, a Scandia resident since 1965, ispreceded in death by her parents Leander and Kathryn Nierenhausen;husband, Albert; sister, Majorie May; infant daughter, Annie; she leaves herloving, cherished memory to be forever treasured and missed by her...
Craig H. Schwarten
Jul 26, 2023
Craig Harold Schwarten
September 8, 1952 – July 26, 2023
Age 70, passed on July 26, 2023, at his home. Survived by Theresa Schwarten, his loving wife of 44 years; daughter Kimberlie (Bob) Jackson, grandchildren Layla, Soleil, Sawyer, Luna, Locke, son Joshua Schwarten, grandchildren Kaylee, Hannah, and Annabelle; siblings Suzanne Larson, Christine (Frank) Golden, Debora (Jeff) Hilger, Robin...
Richard V. Pickard
Jul 22, 2023
Richard Vernon Pickard, age 79, of Wyoming, Minnesota, formerly of Springfield, Missouri, died peacefully on Saturday, July 22, 2023. Richard was born December 16, 1943, in Lincoln, Nebraska, the son of Arthur and Ruth (nee Martin) Pickard. He graduated from Lincoln High School and later moved to Saint Paul, Minnesota with his bride, Alice Ingwerson, where he took some classes...
Robert "Bob" L. Boettcher
Jul 19, 2023
Robert “Bob” L. Boettcher
Passed into a better life on July 19, 2023.
Survived by his life partner, Jan Johnston; her children, Tina (Dana), Tracie (Mike), Tanya (Chris), Jerry (Terry); grandchildren, Tatum, Alex, Ashton, Piper, Alivia; sisters, Janet, Carol; brother, Ray (Jeannette); nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Rose; and brother, Ron.
Bob...
James Houle
Jul 19, 2023
James Mark Houle, age 81, of Shoreview, Minnesota, passed away surrounded by family on July 19, 2023. He is preceded in death by parents, Mark and Dorothy (Grieman) Houle, and sister, Mary Ann Rehbein. Survived by his loving wife, Engracia; son, Gregory (Michelle) Houle; daughters, Lana (Randy) Spencer and Marcia (Kevin) Watson; step-daughters, Lisa Owens and Anna Hanson (Michael Smith),...
Annabel "Ann" Lendt
Jul 17, 2023
Annabel “Ann” Lendt, 88 of Chisago City, Minnesota passed away peacefully at home on July 17, 2023.
Ann was born in Forest Lake, MN on August 11, 1934. Included in Ann’s life achievements were marrying the love of her life, Roy, building many homes in the Wyoming/Chisago area, farming, and starting the Lendt Greenhouse and Lendt Pumpkin Patch.
Ann...
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