Obituaries
Candace K. Specht-Oman
Dec 9, 2025
Candace Kay Specht-Oman, age 69, residing in New Richmond, Wisconsin, in a home shared with husband John “Jack” Oman. While surrounded by family Candace passed away on December 9, 2025 while battling a silent but aggressive form of cancer.
Candace was known as “Candy” to all friends and family. Which was fitting to how sweet and kind she was. She had...
Robert J. Brown
Dec 25, 2025
Robert J. "Rap" Brown, age 54, passed away peacefully on Christmas Day, surrounded by his loving family. Rap was born on February 22, 1971, in Chisago City, Minnesota, the son of Robert and Geraldine (Carter) Brown.
A graduate of Chisago Lakes High School, Class of 1989, Rap went on to build a successful career in the sheet metal business, starting out...
Timothy M. Bertz
Dec 22, 2025
Timothy M. Bertz, age 52, of Rush City, Minnesota, died Monday, December 22, 2025, following a serious medical incident. Tim was a lot of things to a lot of people. He was a son, brother, nephew, uncle & husband to his family. He loved everyone & supported all of them with his words of wisdom from all the things he...
John A. Wilberg
Dec 22, 2025
John A. Wilberg, age 94, of Lino Lakes, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 22, 2025.
John was a proud United States Army veteran who carried his sense of duty, loyalty, and quiet strength throughout his life. He found joy in life’s simple pleasures and cherished traditions, especially the annual Family Weekend trip to Duluth where the Monopoly game tournament...
Duane A. Boyer
Dec 19, 2025
Duane A. Boyer "Tiny", age 83, of Columbus, Minnesota, passed away on December 19, 2025. Duane had a deep love for his family, the outdoors and especially enjoyed hunting and fishing. He liked spending time playing cribbage and horseshoes and was a devoted Minnesota sports fan. He especially enjoyed retreating to the garage, where he would relax while grilling and...
Donald L. Westman
Dec 17, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Donald L. Westman, age 78, of East Bethel, Minnesota. He was called home to Jesus on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, he peacefully slipped away in the comfort of his home and most importantly, by his beloved wife and dog, who, as always, sat by his side.
Donald was born on...
Victoria "Trudie" Gertrude Tacheny
Dec 12, 2025
Victoria “Trudie” Gertrude Tacheny, age 81, of Wyoming, Minnesota, passed away peacefully with family at her bedside on December 12, 2025.
Trudie found joy in life’s simple pleasures. She enjoyed watching movies, doing puzzles, listening to music, and never turned down her favorite sweets. She cherished time spent with her family and found great comfort in being surrounded by those she...
Paul N. Theis
Dec 7, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Paul N. Theis on December 7, 2025, at the age of 66. Paul, a cherished father, grandfather, companion, and friend, left us suddenly, but his memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew him. Born on September 1, 1959, in Blaine, Minnesota, Paul was the third...
Marion R. Saganski
Dec 7, 2025
Marion R. Saganski, age 97, of Wyoming, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 7, 2025. A woman of quiet strength, gentle humor, and steadfast devotion, Marion lived a long life filled with care for others and simple pleasures that brought her great joy.
Marion was born on February 1, 1928, in Appleton, Minnesota, the daughter of John and Hanna (Beletz)...
Robert Wolff
Dec 6, 2025
Robert “Bob” Wolff, age 71, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025, following complications related to his service during Desert Storm. His passing leaves a tremendous emptiness in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.
Born May 12, 1954, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Bob spent his childhood in White Bear Lake. It was there, in...
Wayne H. Nelson
Dec 6, 2025
Wayne Nelson passed on December 6, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Wayne was born in Long Prairie, Minnesota, on May 23, 1941, to Eleanor (nee Evans) and Howard Nelson. He grew up on a farm in Randall, Minnesota, with sisters, Judy, Diane, and brother Jim. Wayne enjoyed many adventures on the farm and in town along with his Nelson cousins,...
Rebecca A. Frego
Dec 5, 2025
Rebecca A. Frego, age 73, of Linwood Township, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025. She was lovingly known as Becky to those who knew her best. Becky was born on March 5, 1952, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Calvin and Della (Hansen) Jansen. She grew up with a deep sense of community and a love for family, graduating from...
Erik B. Block
Dec 3, 2025
Erik B. Block, age 27, of Hugo, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. His mom held him as he entered this world, and she was lovingly by his side as he took his last breath—a full circle of love that defined his life.
Erik was born on August 25, 1998, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, to Melissa Johnstone and Nick...
Paul J. Woody
Dec 1, 2025
Paul J. Woody, age 61 of Linwood Township, Minnesota, died following a difficult illness and Parkinson’s diagnosis on Monday, December 1, 2025. Paul was born on June 2, 1964 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Paul grew up with a spirit of curiosity, loyalty, and a deep sense of responsibility—qualities that would define his entire life.
He graduated from Park Center High School...
Dames J. Kroska
Nov 30, 2025
Dames J. Kroska
December 11, 1935 – November 30, 2025
White Bear Lake/Wyoming
At the age of 89, Dames J. Kroska passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 30, 2025, and was accepted into the arms of our lord and savior.
Dames was born on December 11, 1935, to Stephen and Viola Kroska. He attended St. Casimer’s Catholic School and graduated from Johnson High School...
Kenneth "Ken" Charles Kinney
Nov 29, 2025
Kenneth “Ken” Charles Kinney, age 79, of Scandia, Minnesota, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on November 29, 2025, due to heart failure.
A beloved husband, father, and friend to many, Ken was a boilermaker by trade, a voracious reader of world history, and someone who loved sharing the many fascinating facts he collected over the years. He was...
Kevin James Downe
Nov 28, 2025
Kevin “Kev” J. Downe, age 61, of Rush City, passed away on November 28 after a long and courageous battle with COPD.
Kev loved being outdoors. He enjoyed fishing, camping, RC boat racing, and riding his Harley motorcycle. He also had a deep love for animals—dogs, snakes, a beloved six-foot iguana, and both saltwater and freshwater fish, along with many other...
Dolores Jean Mayo
Nov 28, 2025
Dolores Jean Mayo, passed into the arms of our Lord on November 28, 2025.
Dolores was born in northern Minnesota on February 8, 1929, to Raymond and Myra Witherill. She grew up with her sister, Barbara.
Dolores was a devoted stay-at-home mother to her two children, Dawn and Tamara, and a loving wife to Lester “Bud” Mayo. She was blessed with nine...
Leon Joseph Schmidt
Nov 27, 2025
Leon Joseph Schmidt, age 85, of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family and friends on November 27, 2025.
Leon enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He hunted deer, duck, and turkey, and cherished the many memories made in the woods and on the water.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Dorthy; brothers, Earl...
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