Obituaries
Arty Ortiz
Aug 6, 2024
We celebrate the life and legacy of Arty Ortiz, a cherished husband, dedicated father, and beloved member of the community. Arty was born on April 22, 1980, in El Paso, Texas, before later settling in Lino Lakes, Minnesota, where he touched the lives of many with his kindness and determination. His bright spirit and unwavering commitment to his loved ones...
Judy Renard
Aug 4, 2024
Judith Ann Renard, our beloved wife, mom, and grandma who introduced us all to Jesus, passed away in peace at home, surrounded by her family and friends on Sunday August 4, 2024 at the age of 83. She is now truly at “home” and reunited with her parents, Fillmore and Cleo Thunstrom; her sisters, Camille and Michelle; her brother, James...
Marilyn J. Jeukens
Aug 4, 2024
Marilyn Joanne Jeukens, a cherished member of the community, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2024, at the age of 92 in Forest Lake, Minnesota. Born on November 9, 1931, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Marilyn's journey was one filled with love, devotion, and service to others. She graduated from Forest Lake High School in 1949 before embarking on a fulfilling...
Gary L. Carlson
Aug 1, 2024
Gary Lee Carlson went to his heavenly home on August 1, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Mpls on 12-6-1948 to Richard and Marilyn Carlson. He was the oldest of four children and attended Woodlake Grade School and East Jr High. He graduated from Richfield HS in 1966. He graduated from Augsburg College 1970 with B.A....
Mickey Flaherty
Jul 31, 2024
Mickey Flaherty, age 90, formerly of Pine City, Minnesota died peacefully on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Edith Callais; husband, Dick; son, Patrick; grandson Brandon; 10 siblings. She is survived by her children, Richard (Sally), Dennis (Norma), Kim (John) Guzman, Timothy (Nancy), Kevin Metty; 14 grandchildren; 38 great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Peggy...
Walter "Wally" Lee Srock
Jul 28, 2024
Walter Lee Srock “Wally, Bun, Bampa” of Scandia, MN, passed away on July 28, 2024, at the age of 86.
Wally was born April 7, 1938, in New Ulm, MN – the third child of William A. and Selma E. Srock. The family lived on farms in several places before settling in Scandia, MN. Wally grew up helping on the family...
Susan E. Cole
Jul 24, 2024
Susan E. Cole, age 79, of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully at home while surrounded by family on July 24, 2024.
A passionate lover of movies, Susan found joy in the cinematic world, where she could lose herself in the magic of storytelling. In her youthful days, she embraced the thrill of the open road, as she always rode behind any...
Judith M. Ensrud
Jul 22, 2024
Judith Marlene Ensrud, age 84, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2024 at Quiet Oaks Hospice House in St. Cloud, Minnesota after a brief illness with hospitalization and surgical complications. Judy was born on September 26, 1939 in Chisago City, Minnesota to William and Evelyn Brooks. Upon graduating from high school, she worked as a nanny for families on Summit...
Jo Ellen Thompson
Jul 18, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jo Ellen "Joey" Thompson, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, who departed this life on July 18, 2024, at the age of 68, after bravely battling cancer. Jo Ellen was born on December 14, 1955, in City of Orange Township, New Jersey, to William Albert "Al" Salmon and Priscilla Rhodes Salmon, whose love...
Mike Amundson
Jul 16, 2024
Michael "Mike" Amundson, a true Minnesotan from Scandia, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 37 on July 16, 2024. He was born on January 6, 1987, in Maplewood, Minnesota, to his loving parents, Donald and Dawn Amundson. Growing up in Scandia, he was a proud graduate of Forest Lake High School in the Class of 2005. Working in various...
Marlene "Marley" Marie Lenihan
Jul 12, 2024
Marlene “Marley” Marie (Esboldt) Lenihan, age 90, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on July 12, 2024.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Mary Esboldt; brother, Don Esboldt; sister-in-law, Helen Esboldt; nephew, Tim Esboldt; and many other family members and friends.
She is survived by her children, Kathy (Mike), Pat (Jim), Mary (Don), John, Mark (Lisa); 10...
Nicholas "Nick" Mendez
Jul 11, 2024
Nicholas “Nick” Mendez
December 7, 1924 – July 11, 2024
Age 99 years and 7 months
Of Chisago City, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 78 years, Laura; his siblings; 2 sons-in-law, Bernie Goebel, Jeff Ehnstrom; grandchildren, Bernie Jr., Jenny Ehnstrom; great grandson, Josh.
He is survived by children,...
LaVonne Demoine Wathen
Jul 9, 2024
On Tuesday July 9th, LaVonne Demione (nee Lybbert) Wathen, age 81, of Forest Lake peacefully passed away at home surrounded by her family after a short battle with heart failure.
LaVonne or as her family called her “Dee”, was the oldest of 4 children and grew up on a farm in Glenwood, Alberta, Canada. It was here that she learned the...
Mary M. Ward
Jul 8, 2024
The world lost a beautiful soul the morning of July 8, 2024, when Mary Margaret (Haberman) Ward, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, was called to a better place. She was 85.
Mary was born Oct. 31, 1938, to Constance and Lucy Haberman of Lime Creek, Minnesota. She loved to tell stories about growing up on the farm with her seven siblings. Mary’s...
Peg Wagner
Jul 6, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Margaret Ellen Wagner, known affectionately as Peg, on July 6, 2024. Born in Saint Paul, Minnesota on May 1, 1955, Peg was the cherished daughter of Wilbur and Jessie (Armstrong) Alcock. Peg graduated from White Bear Lake High School, Class of 1973. Following graduation, she was united in marriage...
Dorothy A. Boyer
Jul 4, 2024
Dorothy Arlene Boyer, age 78, passed away on July 4, 2024, at St. John’s Hospital in Maplewood, MN., after beginning a second struggle with cancer which was detected in October. She was born in Northeast Minneapolis at home, on August 9, 1945. A graduate of Forest Lake High School and attended Oliver Theine School of cosmetology and worked in the...
Sheryl Rae Tursso
Jun 30, 2024
Sheryl Rae Tursso, age 82, of Forest Lake, MN, passed away peacefully while at home on June 3oth, 2024. She fought a long battle with cancer, however, staying positive and continuing to live her life to the fullest. Sheryl was born on March 21, 1942 in St Paul, MN, was then joined by her sister Shawn Peterson.
Sheryl was preceded in...
Quinton Victor Peterson
Jun 30, 2024
Quinton Victor Peterson, of Wyoming, MN, died peacefully on June 30, 2024. He lived a long and full life. He was a devoted son to his parents Harry and Millie, helping them in the Lake Netta general store they owned with his aunt and uncle, Helen and Clarence Benson. In their early years, he and his sister Juliet shared a...
Robert "Bob" Gustafson
Jun 29, 2024
Robert Gustafson
March 19, 1935 - June 29, 2024
Robert Vance Gustafson, 89, of Chisago City, MN, passed away suddenly on June 29, 2024, after a heart attack. He had been recovering from a stroke.
Robert, known to friends and family as Bob or Gus, was born on March 19, 1935, in Bemidji, MN, to Adolph and Violet Gustafson. Bob worked...
Marilee S. Larkey
Jun 25, 2024
Marilee Suzanne (Cohoes) Larkey was born on February 11, 1940 in St Paul, Minnesota to Floyd and Neva Cohoes. She spent most of her childhood living in Forest Lake. During her high school years they purchased a house on the lake. She remained here until 1962 when she got married to Louis Larkey. They lived in Forest Lake before moving...
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