OBITUARIES
Linda Merkel
Linda L. Merkel, age 81, of Lindstrom, MN passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026 at Fairview Health in Wyoming.
Kay Mattson
Kay Irene (Jenkins) Mattson, 73, passed away peacefully at her home in North Branch, Minnesota, on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on August 2, 1952, in Moose Lake, Minnesota, Kay was the daughter of Raymond and Irene (Nyquist) …
Tom Schmidt
Tom was born on March 31, 1940 in St. Paul, MN. He passed away peacefully at the age of 86, on July 22, 2026 at Parmly on the Lake Memory Care. Tom grew up in White Bear Lake and married the love of his life, Grace, on September 8, 1962. …
William Matko
William “Bill” John Matko, age 78, was born in Virginia Minnesota on October 7, 1947. He peacefully passed away on July 14, 2026 with Patti, his loving wife of 53 years by his side.
Luella Faanes
Luella Mae Faanes, lovingly known as Lu, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2026, at the Sandstone Living Center in Sandstone, Minnesota. She was born on November 18, 1936, in Scandia, Minnesota, to Wilbur and Hulda True.
Allen Kask
Allen (Bud) Kask passed away at home on Friday, July 24th , 2026.
Michael Ehlert
Michael "Mike" Ehlert, age 80, passed away peacefully at his home on June 23, 2026, following a courageous, long battle with mobility issues.
James Swenson
It is with deep sadness that we have lost our dear friend, James Allen Swenson (2/12/1949 to 7/15/2026). Known to all who loved him as " Jimmy," He was raised and currently lived in Lindstrom, MN. Jimmy was born in Osceola, Wisconsin which gave him the right to cheer for …
George Hultman
George William Hultman was born July 19,1930, to Peter and Edith Hultman, and passed away on July 4, 2026, a fitting final chapter for a man who dedicated so much of his life to serving his country and community.
Julie Kean
Julie Ann (Johnson) Kean, 65 of Hovland, Minnesota, passed away on June 26, 2026, after living for 20 years with Parkinson’s Disease.
Phyllis Perry
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Mrs. Phyllis Perry at the age of 91. She passed peacefully on June 25, 2026 after enduring medical complications. Her vitality, infectious laughter, love and concern will be greatly missed.
Barbara Lunsford
On June 18, 2026, Barbara Kathleen Lunsford entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior.
Donnamae Grace Aldrich-Zellner
Donnamae Grace (Mills Crain) Aldrich-Zellner, of North Branch formerly long time resident of Shafer, passed away June 10, 2026 at Ecumen in North Branch at the age of 94.
Kathleen White
Kathleen A. White, age 70 of Wyoming, Minnesota, passed away on June 20, 2026 from complications from surgery.
