Obituaries
Wayne H. Johnson
Oct 20, 2024
It is with broken hearts we share the passing of Wayne Howard Johnson of Ham Lake.
Wayne was an amazing man and a testament to the human spirit. In March of 1983 at the age of 25, he was in a tragic car accident that left him paralyzed from the neck down. For 41 years he waged a battle against quadriplegia...
Sanita Jean Rouse
Oct 19, 2024
On October 19, 2024, we lost a ray of sunshine in our lives, Sanita Jean Rouse. A passionate lover of the great outdoors and a marketing guru, Sanita lived her 28 years to the fullest in Coon Lake Beach, Minnesota. Born to Gregory and Jennifer Rouse on September 30, 1996, she was a proud graduate of Forest Lake High School,...
Dirk Douglas Schumacher
Oct 19, 2024
Dirk Douglas Schumacher, 65, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 19, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones at M Health Fairview Lakes Hospital in Wyoming, Minnesota. Born on May 17, 1959, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Dennis and Mary Ann (DeBlieck) Schumacher, Dirk grew up in Blaine, Minnesota, where he graduated from Blaine High School in 1977. He went on to...
Edmund N. Erdos
Oct 19, 2024
We celebrate the life of Edmund Erdos, known affectionately as "Eddie", “Fast Eddie” and "Ernie", a man who lived each day with an unmatched zest for life. Born on April 8, 1960, Eddie left this world doing what he loved on October 19, 2024. His vivacious spirit and larger-than-life personality ensured that he was always the heart of the party,...
Joan Marie Thistlewood
Oct 18, 2024
Joan Marie (nee Klein) Thistlewood entered her heavenly rest on October 18, 2024. She was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, on March 31st,1929, the eldest of 9 children born to Ruth (Hemming) Klein and Frank Klein.
She was a legal secretary for the law firm of Stringer, Donnelly and Sharood for many years.
In 1960 she married Donald William Thistlewood and together...
Alfred Valerius
Oct 17, 2024
Alfred Valerius, age 83, of Stacy, Minnesota, died October 17, 2024, while surrounded by his family.
He is survived by his wife, Karen; son, Marc (Lisa); grandchildren, Blake, Megan, Josie and Ava; brother, Richard (Sharon) Valerius; sister, Kathy (Paul) Leavitt. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Rose; brothers, Herbert and Michael and sister, Rosemary Casserly.
Al was born...
Douglas J. Stoltzman
Oct 17, 2024
Douglas J. Stoltzman, age 72, of Forest Lake, passed away on October 17, 2024.
Born April 25, 1952, to Albert and Grace (Garen) Stoltzman in Forest Lake, Minnesota. Brother to James Stoltzman; father to Steven (Lindsey) Stoltzman and grandfather of Vincent, Judah, Benjamin, Silas, Abigail, Paul, and Asher.
An Eagle Scout by 16, Doug graduated from Chisago Lakes High School in 1970....
Robert "Rob" John Greer
Oct 16, 2024
Robert “Rob” John Greer, age 52, of Scandia, passed away from ALS on October 16, 2024.
Throughout his life, Robert found joy in the simple pleasures, from betting on pull tabs and playing darts to enjoying a cold beer while sporting his beloved jacket that proudly proclaimed him as "The Great One." Known for his charismatic personality and witty banter, Robert...
Robert Carl Brauer
Oct 14, 2024
Robert “Bob” Carl Brauer, of Ham Lake, MN, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, October 14, 2024, at the age 83.
Born July 6, 1941, in La Crosse, WI, to Albert & Erna; Bob was the youngest of 4. He was a proud graduate of Central High School (La Crosse, WI). Following graduation, Bob...
Rod Erkkila
Oct 14, 2024
Roderick “Rod” Erkkila, age 77, of Wyoming, Minnesota, died peacefully on Monday, October 14, 2024 while surrounded by his family. Rod was a proud member of the Iron Workers Local 512. He is preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Katy (Haugen) Erkkila; wife, Mary; brother, Freddy. He will be deeply missed by his daughters, Linda (Brian) Stark, Kirsten...
Shirley J. Graf
Oct 14, 2024
Shirley J. Graf, age 85, of Forest Lake, Minnesota died while surrounded by her devoted family on Monday, October 14, 2024. Shirley was born April 2, 1939 in Watertown, Minnesota. She was a very intelligent woman, excelling in all her studies. She was the Director of Nursing at District Memorial and later worked as a registered nurse at Fairview Lakes...
Mary L. Fedje
Oct 13, 2024
Mary Louise Fedje (nee Sandgren), loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother passed away at the age of 94, on October 13, 2024.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Warren; brother, Alvin “Pete” Sandgren; sister, Donna White.
She is survived by her daughter, Susan (Peter) Riehle; son, Robert “Bob” Fedje; grandchildren, Danielle Lord, Stephanie Riehle, Jacob (Catie) Riehle; great grandchildren, Jase Lord,...
Duane M. Guckeen
Oct 13, 2024
Duane Merrill Guckeen, a devoted husband, father, grandpa, and brother, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2024, in Columbus, Minnesota, at the age of 83. Born in Austin, Minnesota, Duane was a proud alumnus of Austin High School, graduating with the class of 1959. He found lifelong love with his wife, Ilene, and together they created cherished memories through their...
Sandra M. Hanson
Oct 12, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the loss of Sandra Marie Hanson, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. Sandra, who passed away on October 12, 2024, following a brief battle with cancer, at the age of 82, was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota on January 25, 1942. Sandra’s life was one of warmth, kindness, and love. With her...
Richard and Jeanette Hahn
Oct 12, 2024
Richard Lawrence Hahn, born on October 5, 1949 in Minot, North Dakota, left us on October 11, 2024, and Jeanette Cecilia (Laqua) Hahn, born on September 18, 1949 in Williston, North Dakota, followed him on October 12, 2024 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. They loved each other, their children, Laurie (Ganser) and her husband Robin, and Markus...
Roxanne M. Mackey
Oct 5, 2024
Roxanne Mary Mackey (Sivigny), age 70, passed away on October 5, 2024, in Lindstrom, Minnesota. Born on August 8, 1954, Roxanne, affectionately known as Roxy, was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.
Roxy was often found in her kitchen whipping up everyone's favorite dish or treat. Her spirited demeanor and wit were balanced by her immense warmth and generosity, traits...
Robert Carl Victor Rosenquist
Oct 1, 2024
Robert Carl Victor Rosenquist Sr., age 89, of Hugo, MN, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, October 1, 2024.
Bob's life was guided by his love and dedication to family and friends. In keeping with his usual daily cell phone communications with family, he was texting with a granddaughter just moments before his death.
Bob was born May 9, 1935, to Carl and...
Kegan J. Russ
Sep 29, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Kegan John Russ, who passed away on September 29, 2024, at the age of 25, in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Born on April 24, 1999, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Kegan brought joy and laughter to all who knew him. Known for his love of the outdoors, Kegan could...
Patricia J. Hoyt
Sep 26, 2024
Patricia “Patty” Jane Hoyt, age 79, of Scandia, Minnesota passed away on September 26, 2024 with her loving family members at her side.
Patty is survived by her husband, Denny Hoyt; two daughters, Jackie (Phillip) Sperl, Roxie Hoyt; grandsons, Brenden Sperl and Mitchell Martens; sister, Barbara “Bobbie” (Herb) Hilkins; brother, Mike Smith; nieces, Kelly (Geoff) Knott, Shannon Bronk; nephew, Ryan Smith;...
Mike Poe
Sep 26, 2024
Michael John Poe, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2024 at home, surrounded by the love of his family and with his wife, Mary, and daughter, Kris, at his side. He was 80 years old.
Preceded in death by parents, Frances and Cecil Poe; in-laws Clare, (Dustin) Wetherby, Robert Dustin Sr. and Donald Wetherby, and brother-in-law, Robert Dustin Jr.
Mike was born...
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