Obituaries

Jun 2, 2018

Ronald “Ron” Gmyrek, age 81 of Chisago City, died peacefully, Saturday, June 2, 2018.  In Ron’s words “I am the first born son of Joseph and Mary Gmyrek”.   It was Ron’s witty way of saying I am a child of God.  Ron began his career in medical engineering with Medtronic and advanced with his career at Cardio Pace Medical...

Jun 2, 2018

Martha Maser, age 79, of Hinckley, Minnesota passed away peacefully with family by her side.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Maser and her daughter, Bernetta Nelson.  She is survived by her 6 children:  Tom (Diane) DeMarino, Chris DeMarino, Diana (Tom Fournier) DeMarino, Mike (Kim) DeMarino, Jane (Mike) Serbus, and Renee (Paul) Roth; beloved grandchildren and...

May 23, 2018

Patrick Connell Sr. Age 72, of Blaine, passed away on May 23, 2018.

He was preceded in death by wife, Victoria; and parents, Arthur and Eunice.

Survived by children, Andrea, Anthony, Patrick Jr.; sisters, Janet (Bruce), Diane; 20 grandchildren; great grandchildren; many niece and nephews, family and friends.

Memorials are preferred to the...

May 22, 2018

William "Bill" Zierman, age 64, of Forest Lake, passed away on May 22, 2018.  Bill was born and raised in Minneapolis, MN. A graduate of Roosevelt high class of '72 and of Dunwoody institute of technology class of '78.  He worked for 35 years as an electrician for local union IBEW #292.   He loved traveling, road trips, art, photography,...

May 20, 2018

Marjory “Margie” Chester, age 77, of Forest Lake, passed away while peacefully surrounded by family, on Sunday, May 20, 2018.

Margie was a longtime employee at EJ Houle Feed Mill in Forest Lake and an avid Minnesota Twins fan.  She is preceded in death by husband, Ronald; brother, Chuck; and sister, Barb.  Margie will be deeply missed...

May 18, 2018

A.R. "Dick" Gessner, age 84 of Chisago City, Minnesota, died peacefully at his home on May 18, 2018.  Proud and devoted husband, brother, father, uncle, grandfather and great-grandfather.  Retired banker and dedicated member of the community.  A true gentleman, who we all looked up to and aspired to be like.  A kind-hearted man of many talents, he enjoyed playing...

May 17, 2018

Ted F. Fischer, age 70, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died Thursday, May 17, 2018.  He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Fran; daughters, Kari Kelly, Becky (Stefan) Wickboldt, Melissa (Jason) Tessier; five grandchildren Whitney, Brock, Blake, Gavin, Zoey; siblings, Rick (Cindy), Terry (Shelly); other family and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at...

May 17, 2018

Florence H.Whalen, age 85, of Linwood, Minnesota passed away on May 17, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ferdinand and Florence Prokosch; husband, Thomas Whalen; son-in-law, Glenn Bohnen; and siblings, James, John, Donald, Joan, Richard, Lois, June, Irene, and Thomas. She is survived by children, Terrie Bohnen, Glen Whalen, Todd Whalen, Jennifer (Doug Bender); six grandchildren,...

May 15, 2018

Betty Ann Grant, age 89, of Wyoming, Minnesota, died peacefully, Tuesday, May 15, 2018.  She is survived by her children, Keith (Deb) Gatzow, Connie (Chuck) Belland, Cindy Barnier, Jay (Kelly) Grant; fourteen grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; one great-great grandson; brother, Glenn Peterson; other family and friends.

Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, May 21, 2018...

May 11, 2018

Kathleen "Kathy" Schintgen, age 44, of Ham Lake, passed away on Friday, May 11, 2018.

Kathy was born to Robert and Janet McCollough on May 2, 1974, in Princeton, Minnesota.  Kathy was a hardworking business owner and loved spending time with her family while outdoors by the water.

She is preceded in death by father,...

May 8, 2018

Arnold Rehbein, age 78, of Onamia, formerly of Lino Lakes, passed away on Tuesday May 8, 2018.

Arnold is preceded in death by daughter, Tammy; and ex-wife, Kathy.  He is survived by daughter, Carrie (Mike); son, Todd; grandchildren, Jesse (Danielle), Heather, Tara, Ashley (Jeremy); great granddaughter, Joclyn; brothers, Robert (Jean), Melvin, and many other family members and...

May 5, 2018

Lifelong woodworking artist and proprietor of McGowan Cabinet Company, known these past seven decades as “The Last of the Old School Craftsmen,” died peacefully on May 5, 2018, age 93, surrounded by his loving family. Jack began his woodworking in 1936 at the age of eleven on a lathe in the basement of the family home. During WWII he...

May 5, 2018

Alvin L. Regel, age 88, of Linwood Township, MN, died Saturday, May 5, 2018.  Alvin was an employee of NSP for over forty years.  In his free time he enjoyed deer hunting, collecting maple syrup from the over 300 trees on his property and cutting wood.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Anna; wife, Patricia;...

Apr 30, 2018

Frank Henry Fischer was born in the small farming community of Royalton, Minnesota in Benton County, Minnesota on May 2, 1931 to Frank Anton Fischer and Clara (Pasch) Fischer.  He grew up on a farm and attended Royalton High School.  While attending high school, he lettered in football, was captain of his high school basketball team, and was in...

Apr 30, 2018

Frank Langer, age 75 of Scandia, MN passed away at home on April 30, 2018.  He proudly served his country in the United States Army.  Frank was the local assessor for multiple cities in Washington County, some for over 40 years. He valued the many long term relationships he developed over time, working with the local communities.

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Apr 29, 2018

Carlyle “Carl” Bowman

Age 71, of Stacy, passed away unexpectedly on April 29, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers; 1 sister; and 2 brother-in-laws.  He is survived by his siblings, Ronald (Joyce), Gloria Jeffcoat, Myrna, Cary (Terry) Nelson, Verlin (Sharon), Arvella (Phil) Smith, Bernetta Coulombe, David, Twila (Bill) Smith, Roger, Darrel (Becky);...

Apr 27, 2018

Jakob Carlton Ernst, age 21, of Mounds View, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on April 27th, 2018.  He was a graduate of Irondale High School and attended Arizona State University, Barret College and Thunderbird in Arizona, studying finance, international business, and global marketing. Jakob is preceded in death by great grandfathers, Carlton Schill and Harry Ernst; greatgrandmother, Marilyn Simmons; grandfathers,...

Apr 24, 2018

Alan Kempf, age 23, of Blaine, Minneosta, passed away from medical complications on April 24, 2018.  Alan was a wonderful son, brother, cousin and friend.  He worked in the family business of Kempf Paper.  Alan is preceded in death by his grandparents, Willard and Doris Tuomi.  He is survived by his parents, Jeff and Susan Kempf; sister, Tristin Kempf;...

Apr 21, 2018

Marina “Rini” Daas, age 5 ½, of North Branch, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 21, 2018 in the loving arms of her parents and surrounded by family.  Rini was a kindergartener at Sunrise River Elementary, where she was a delight to her teachers and friends.  She loved music, lights and dancing; she was in the Darby Class...

Apr 9, 2018

Cynthia J. Prigge, age 70, of St. Paul, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2018. She is preceded in death by parents, Archie and Manda (Chapin) Argetsinger; siblings, Marrian, Shirley, Alice, Nancy, Edward and Carol.  She is survived by children, Jacquie, Russell (Christina), Terilynn (Jason) and Edward (Shay); grandchildren, Krysti, Kyle, Akilia, RJ, Preston, Benjamin and William; many...