Obituaries

Sep 24, 2018

Melody Dahl,  age 59, of Amery, Wisconsin, formerly of Woodville, Wisconsin. Passed away Monday, September 24, 2018 with her loving family by her side.  She was a retired employee of the Minneapolis Main United States Postal Service.  She is preceded in death by her father, Donald; brother, Louis.  She is survived by her mother, Irma; sisters, Catherine (Chris) Moran,...

Sep 20, 2018

Barbara A. Jensen, age 55, of Columbus, Minnesota, died Thursday, September 20, 2018 following a courageous battle with cancer.  Barb worked in court administration at the Chisago County Courthouse for twenty years.  She is preceded in death by her mother and father-in-laws, Twylah and Harry Jensen.  She is survived by her devoted husband, Steve; son, Nick; parents, Barbara and...

Sep 19, 2018

Phyllis E. Kolhoff, age 93, long time Martin Lake resident, died while surrounded by her family on Wednesday, September 19, 2018.  Phyllis was a lifelong loyal MN Twins fan whether they won or lost. In her younger years she enjoyed hand painting ceramic loons similar to those she watched on the lake. Some of her most recent hours were...

Sep 18, 2018

Julie Peltier, age 54 of Hartford, Wisconsin, formerly Forest Lake, Minnesota passed away unexpectedly in her home on September 18, 2018.

Julie was born on November 23, 1963, to Jim and Rose Carlson Peltier in Forest Lake, Minnesota, where she grew up.  As a child, Julie spent a great deal of time outdoors; she loved her horse...

Sep 14, 2018

Elener Mae Cronk, age 82, of Marine on St. Croix, died peacefully, Friday, September 14, 2018.  Elener enjoyed spending time with her family, knitting, quilting, and completing word finds.    She is preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Alice Sachs; husband, Robert; brothers and sisters.  She is survived by her children, Deb, Sandy (Ray) Kephart, Rich (Brenda);...

Sep 14, 2018

Madonna Ebensteiner, age 87, a longtime resident of Forest Lake passed away on September 14, 2018.  She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Julia (Bzdok) Knopik; husband, Gerald; siblings, Lorraine (Edward) Kuffel, Eleanore (Herman) Eidenshink, Alvin Knopik, Gerald (Joan) Knopik.  Survived by nieces and nephews:  Tara (Mark) Selinski, Patrick Kuffel, Mary (Jim) Noyes; sister-in-law, Leona Knopik;...

Sep 11, 2018

Steve Hallin, age 38, of Lino Lakes, passed away on September 11, 2018.

Steve was loved by many. He loved to hunt, fish and camp with his many friends and family.  He is preceded in death by father, Kenneth.  Survived by mother, Barbara (Jerry) Phillips; daughter, Hailey; brothers, Ken (Laurie), Doug (Stacia), Gary (Michelle), Greg (Tammy); stepbrother,...

Sep 10, 2018

Bette L. Hult, age 87 of Forest Lake, Minnesota died Monday, September 10, 2018.  Bette will be forever missed and loved for her competitive spirit, which allowed her to be a great partner in tennis, golf, skiing, and trapshooting over the years.  She also loved nature, lake shore living, gardening and had a special place in her heart for...

Sep 10, 2018

Diane M. Berglund, age 84, of Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota, died peacefully, Monday, September 10, 2018 while surrounded by her family.  Diane and her late husband, Wally, owned and operated Berglund Apples for over 40 years.  Diane truly enjoyed and appreciated all her loyal customers and friends who stopped by to visit her through the years.  When Diane...

Sep 10, 2018

Leonard E. Jarvis, age 71 of Scandia, Minnesota, died Monday, September 10, 2018 peacefully in his home.   Leonard was a 30 + year employee of the United States Postal Service.  He proudly served his country during the Vietnam Conflict in the United States Marine Corps.  He was very involved throughout the years in Boy Scouts and was the Minnesota...

Sep 8, 2018

David G. Hermes, age 79, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at his home in Palm Desert, CA with people that loved him and he loved very much.  David was born January 26, 1939 in Tacoma, WA.  David nourished people around him his entire life with love, faith, and healing.  David is survived by his son, Ronald...

Sep 2, 2018

Ian David Nelson, age 38, of Stillwater, Minnesota passed away unexpectedly on Sunday September 2nd, 2018. He was loved by many and had many friends throughout the St. Croix Valley. He is preceded in death by his parents David Nelson and Joyce Nelson (McNellis); His grandparents Minnie and Jon McNellis and Wanda and Duane Nelson. He was survived by...

Sep 2, 2018

Spanovich, Patricia A. “Pat”, age 80, of East Bethel, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 2, 2018.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Ingwold and Katherine Gunderson. Survived by husband of 58 years, Ed; sons, George (Brenda) of Wyoming, MN, Tom (Dorothy) of Ham Lake, MN; granddaughter, Ashley (Josh) of Coon Rapids, MN; sisters, Barbara...

Aug 27, 2018

Grzesiak, Gerald “Jerry” aka Zippy

Age 74, of Linwood Township, passed away unexpectedly on August 27, 2018. Jerry would lend a hand to anyone, could fix just about anything and created beautiful woodworking pieces. He loved spending time with family friends and riding with his Brothers of the Ol’ Timers MC. Retired member of Linwood Volunteer Fire Department....

Aug 25, 2018

Evelyn Parke, age 93, of Chisago City, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2018.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert, and her parents, Clarence and Mabel Sorensen. Survived by her sister, Donna Johnson; sons, Kirk (Roseann), Kent, Keith (Wendy) and Ken (Gloria); eight grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren; four nieces and two nephews.  Born in Wayne,...

Aug 24, 2018

Dorothea “Dort” Grigg, age 93 of Eveleth and Biwabik, Minnesota passed away on August 24, 2018.  She proudly worked as “Rosie the Riveter” on the B26 Martin Marauder.  Dort is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert; 2 brothers, John and Fred Agnich and sister, Alla Brascugali.  She is survived by her four children:  John, Patti, Peter and...

Aug 23, 2018

Robert O. Schneider, age 86 of Forest Lake MN, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2018 surrounded by family. Bob was born in St. Paul, attended Sacred Heart school, and graduated from St. Thomas Academy in 1950. He started his career working for Northwest Airlines, then proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict....

Aug 20, 2018

Pearl Petzka-Hartmann, age 104, of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2018, while holding her daughters hand.  Pearl was a registered nurse at District Memorial Hospital in Forest Lake and Birchwood Nursing Home.  She was also very active at the Church of St. Peter in Forest Lake, and throughout the community.  Preceded in death by her husband,...

Aug 13, 2018

With great sadness and heavy hearts we must announce the unexpected passing of our beloved Daughter and Sister Tamara Lynn (aka Tia...aka Ra Ra...aka Lisa's "little peppermint patty").

Tamara was a wonderful person with a big personality!! She was also a very talented musician who excelled on the trumpet and could easily hold...

Aug 12, 2018

Eugene “Gene” J. Brennhofer, age 88 of Grand Rapids, MN formerly St. Paul, MN passed away peacefully on August 12, 2018.  Eugene “Gene” J. Brennhofer was born March 13, 1930 to John and Dorothy Brennhofer. He grew up with siblings, Phyllis, Jack and Dave and graduated from North St. Paul High School.  Gene was drafted and graduated from Fort...