Obituaries

Apr 20, 2023

Michael “Mike” Olaf Johnson, age 64, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2023. 

Mike loved sports to include baseball and NASCAR.  He enjoyed fishing, western movies, reading John Grisham and Louis L’Amour books and just being with his buddies.

He is preceded in death by parents, Robert and Claudia; wife, Daniela; sisters, Barb, Susie; and brother,...

Apr 16, 2023

Cecilia A. "Sally" Simpson, age 93, formerly of Chisago City, MN, died peacefully on Sunday, April 16, 2023 while surrounded by her loving family. Sally was born July 25, 1929 in St Paul, MN, the daughter of Alvin and Ebba (nee Tierney) Jansen. She graduated from Wilson High School, Class of 1947, where she was a proud member of the...

Apr 11, 2023

 

John was born to John Christiansen and Alva Hemming on October 7, 1934 on the family farm in Cloverdale, MN. John grew up on the farm with his older brother Lee and younger sister Linda.

John attended a one room schoolhouse in Cloverdale through seventh grade and then graduated in 1952 from Hinckley High School. At age 20 John...

Apr 11, 2023

Michael Holmes passed away early in the morning on the 11th of April due to complications that arose while treating the cancer he was battling.  He found out he had cancer on his birthday January 18, 2023."Homzie" had been sober for 2 years and did not go back to drinking even after being diagnosed. He was a role model for...

Apr 10, 2023

Kathleen Sue Zalusky, age 78, of Forest Lake, MN (formally Turtle Lake, WI), passed peacefully with loved ones around her on April 10th, 2023. 

Kathleen was born on Oct 7th, 1944, in Shakopee, MN to Eileen and Joseph Hirscher.  Kathy attended grade school in Shakopee then moved to Shawano, WI where she graduated high school. 

Kathy and her 2 daughters,...

Apr 9, 2023

Leonard Michael Martinez, born September 7, 1959, passed from this earthly life on April 9, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents Leonard and Stella, and countless beautiful souls.

Devoted husband of Phyllis, adoring father of Julia and loving brother of Rachel, her husband Jerry and their children Eric, Stella, and Evan. Aunts, uncles, cousins, coworkers, and friends...

Apr 3, 2023

Gilbert “Butch” F.  Cournoyea Sr., age 81, of Wyoming, Minnesota died Monday, April 3, 2023.  What he loved the most in life was Fishing and Camping with his wife, Marvyl.  Butch loved going to Car Shows where he proudly displayed his Classic Cars.  When he was not at Car Shows, he was rooting for the Vikings.  He is preceded in...

Apr 3, 2023

Julie Kaye Anderson, 62 years old living in Forest Lake, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home on April 3, 2023. She passed away in her sleep due to her prior heart condition. She was born on May 7, 1960 to Donald and Ardena Feils, in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Julie attended Forest Lake High School and went on to complete...

Mar 30, 2023

Donna Mae Stoddard was born April 6th, 1933 in Minneapolis, and grew up in St Paul, Minnesota. Donna married Walter Scott on November 2, 1949 in Illinois and later moved to Ham Lake, MN where Donna raised their 9 children. Donna is preceded in death by husbands, Walter Scott and Cliff Stoddard; sons, Jim Scott & Wally Scott and son-in-law, Tom Wawers &...

Mar 27, 2023

Genevieve “Gen” Flanagan, age 84, of Centerville, passed away unexpectedly on March 27, 2023. 

She is preceded in death by her husband, Frank.

She is survived by daughter, Mary (Steven) Casper, much loved grandchildren, Christian, Jordan (Alexis), MacKenzie; siblings, Gwen Schultz, George (Evie) Weir, Gerald (Mary) Weir, Gretchen (Fred) Frascone, Garda Gorman, Gerinda Boyd; nieces and nephews.

A Mass of...

Mar 24, 2023

Patricia "Pat" A. Chapman, age 87, of Forest Lake, formerly of White Bear Lake, passed away peacefully at home on March 24, 2023.

Pat had many hobbies.  She loved to go camping, peruse flee markets and attend pow wows and sweat lodges.  She also performed psychic readings and was an ordained minister.

She is preceded in death by her parents,...

Mar 21, 2023

Donna Marie Peterson (nee Anacker), born October 5, 1924, age 98, of North Oaks, Minnesota, died peacefully March 21, 2023, surrounded by family. 

Donna started taking dancing lessons at eight years old from Dorothy Lundstrom at the Ascension Club.  She danced and sang at small town fairs, the Minnesota State Fair, night clubs and theaters.  During WWII, she performed in...

Mar 20, 2023

Wilbur Ernest Pfaffendorf, age 89, of Linwood Township, passed away on March 20, 2023. He was born on June 23, 1933 to Ernest and Olga Pfaffendorf in Isanti County. Wilbur worked for many years as a punch press operator at Whirlpool. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Everal; and son, Gordon, siblings, Eldorine (Ed), Marian (Oscar), Daniel...

Mar 19, 2023

Mar 18, 2023

Donna L. Carpenter, age 95, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died peacefully on Saturday, March 18, 2023.  Donna was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota the daughter of Don and Dot Lawrence.  Her family moved to Forest Lake when she was 11 years old and she graduated from high school in 1945.  At the age of 19, she was united in marriage to...

Mar 17, 2023

Dale Sidney Anderson peacefully passed away on March 17, 2023 at his home in North Branch at the age of 73. Dale courageously battled cancer over many years, beating the odds along his journey.

Dale was born February 25, 1950 to Sidney and Shirley (Sausen) Anderson in St. Paul, Minnesota. He grew up in Stacy, Minnesota as the oldest of...

Mar 16, 2023

Becky L. Stevens, age 63, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died unexpectedly on Thursday, March 16, 2023.  Becky was born March 12, 1960 in Chisago City, Minnesota, the daughter of James and Joyce (Rehbein) Stevens.  A proud graduate of Centennial High School, Class of 1978; Becky began a career in banking following high school.  Her career started at First State Bank,...

Mar 16, 2023

Dianne M. Renard, age 82, formerly of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died suddenly on Thursday, March 16, 2023.  Dianne operated the Ben Franklin store in Forest Lake for many years in addition to owning and managing several other local businesses including DJ’s Video Shoppe, a wallpaper business and accounting work with their masonry business.  She along with her husband, Jacque founded...

Mar 13, 2023

Janet F. Hutchinson (nee Adkins) age 74, passed away on March 13, 2023, after a long battle with dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease while under the loving care at Legacy Place in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota.  Janet was born and raised in Saint Paul, Minnesota.  She graduated from Sibley Senior High School, Class of 1966.  She moved to Riverside, California and lived...

Mar 12, 2023

Richard M. LeRoux Sr., age 77, of Park Rapids, Minnesota; formerly of Scandia, Minnesota passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 12, 2023.  Richard loved life; everything about it; from bonfires to family gatherings, he enjoyed every minute of life.  He is preceded in death by his father, Marcel LeRoux.  He will be deeply missed by his beloved wife of 53...