Obituaries

Helen Koski

Jun 16, 2018

Helen M. Koski (nee Pykkonen), age 90 of Chisago City, formerly of Esko, MN passed away peacefully on June 16, 2018.  Survived by her loving husband, Paul of 71 years and their children, Karen Wold, Mike (Gail), Connie Koski, Kevin (Jen), Mark (Lisa); four grandchildren, Jonathan (Rachel), Daniel (Tanya), Kristen Unger (Ryan), Matt Mahaney; seven  great-grandchildren; siblings, Don (Ardy) Pykkonen,...

Carol Wendt

Jun 14, 2018

Carol J. Wendt, age 54, of Forest Lake, went to meet her heavenly Father on June 14, 2018.  Carol worked for many years as a photo lab specialist at Walmart, Forest Lake, Minnesota, where she loved her job and the people she met.  She loved photography, reading, and above all, her family.  She is preceded in death by her...

Carole Wisner

Jun 13, 2018

Carole K. Wisner, age 76, of Ellsworth, WI, passed away on June 13, 2018.  She is preceded in death by husband, Vern.  Carole is survived by brother, Darrell; 3 sons; 6 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

Private family burial, no services will be held.

MaryAnn Johnson

Jun 10, 2018

MaryAnn Joan Johnson, age 78, of Deer Park, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2018.

Romaine Anderson

Jun 10, 2018

Romaine K. Anderson, age 91, of Wyoming, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2018.

Gladys Weeks

Jun 8, 2018

Gladys D. Weeks, age 97, of Wyoming, MN, died on Friday, June 8, 2018.

Gladys was born to Oscar and Evelyn Carlson, on December 15, 1920, in Saint Paul, Minnesota.  She is preceded in death by husband, Gilbert T. Weeks; daughters, Diann, Vicki; and son, Dan.  Survived daughters, Cheryl “Shirley”, Barbara, Jacqueline; and son, David.

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James "Jim" Newman

Jun 7, 2018

James “Jim” Newman

Age 57, of East Bethel, passed away from natural causes on Thursday, June 7, 2018.

He is preceded in death by parents, William and Ruth; nephew, Jared; and brother-in-law, Randy Conlan.

Jim will be deeply missed by wife, Jennie; sister, Linda; brother, Mike; brother-in-law, Guy; 4 sister-in-laws; niece; 4 nephews;...

James "Jim" Johnston

Jun 4, 2018

James “Jim” H. Johnston, age 75 of Forest Lake, died Monday, June 4, 2018 at his home.  Jim was born August 13, 1942 in Glenwood Township, Wisconsin, the son of Howard and Anna (Warner) Johnston.  Jim was united in marriage to the love of his life, Patricia Elrod on October 1, 1964 at the Little Brown Church in the...

Jacqueline Simonson

Jun 4, 2018

Jacqueline Simonson, age 66 of Forest Lake, passed away suddenly, Monday, June 4, 2018.  Jackie was gifted with a unique sense of humor, enabling her to share her jokes and stories with others.  She was also generous with her time and loved volunteering with her church and other organizations.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Donald and...

Melvin Hoff

Jun 4, 2018

Melvin R. Hoff, age 76, of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 4, 2018.  He is preceded in death by parents, Reuben and Phyllis Hoff; step-father, Sam Roemmich; and brother, Dennis Hoff.  He will be deeply missed by loving wife of 27 years, Kathy; sister, Sharyl (David) Haugen; children, Melanie Haugen, Michelle (Eric) Muhlhausen, Michael...

Ronald Gmyrek

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...

Martha Maser

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...

Patrick Connell Sr.

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...

William Zierman

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,...

Marjory "Margie" Chester

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...

A.R. "Dick Gessner

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...

Ted Fischer

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...

Florence Whalen

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,...

Betty Ann Grant

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...

Kathleen Schintgen

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,...