OBITUARIES
Richard Cohoes
Richard “Dick” Cohoes, age 81, of Forest Lake. Loving husband, dad, grandpa, great-grandpa passed away on December 22, 2024, surrounded by his family.
Thomas Hughes
Thomas Hughes, 65, of North Branch, died December 24, 2024 at home.
Richard Benson
Richard Dennis Benson was born August 1, 1936 to parents Helmer and Evelyn Benson on a farm near North Branch, Minnesota. He was one of six children.
Louis Sibik
Louis “Lou” L. Sibik, age 83, of Lindstrom, Minnesota, passed away on December 17, 2024. He was born on August 14, 1941, to Louis L. and Dorothy (Looby) Sibik in Duluth, MN. Lou was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who cherished his family deeply.
Lucas Manthey
Lucas (Luke) Thomas Manthey, age 47, passed peacefully on December 13, 2024, at his group home in North Branch, Minnesota. He was born on February 19, 1977 in Minneapolis to parents Tom and Cathie Manthey.
Richard Cohoes
Richard “Dick” Cohoes, age 81, of Forest Lake. Loving Husband, Dad, Grandpa, Great-Grandpa passed away on December 22, 2024, surrounded by his family.
Nell Flatum
Nell Flatum (Tabb), passed away peacefully at her home on December 9, 2024, at the age of 90. Born on September 18, 1934 in Colquitt Georgia, Nell lived a full and vibrant life, marked by love, resilience, and unwavering devotion to her family.
Kathleen Steppa
Kathleen Marie Anderson-Steppa, age 73, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at Maranatha Nursing Home in Brooklyn Center, MN. Born to parents Thomas and Mildred (Burrill) Jackson on May 3, 1951 in St. Paul, MN, Kathy’s love will live on in the hearts of her family and friends.
Laurie Hastings
The world lost our beloved mother, Laurie Ann Hastings on Dec 11, 2024, at the age of 90. Laurie passed away peacefully surrounded by her children. Laurie was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Aug 8, 1934. Her family eventually bought a farm and settled in Almelund, Minnesota. She was a …
Dennis LaPalme
Dennis Charles LaPalme, born on June 10, 1942, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love and creativity. He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, his cherished wife, his brother and great nephew. Dennis is survived by his devoted son, Timothy LaPalme, and his …
Carolyn Lust
Carolyn Lust passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 26, 2024 at the age of 85. Carolyn was born on December 5, 1938 in Huron, South Dakota.
Eugene Overmire
Eugene (Gene) Eldon Overmire, age 89, of North Branch, MN passed away peacefully on Dec. 1, 2024 with family at his side.
Glenn Otte
Glenn Otte, age 78, of Bloomington, MN (formerly of Center City and Lexington, MN), passed away on October 23, 2024, surrounded by family.
Paul Lommen
Paul Jerome Lommen was born January 9, 1943 in Harvey, North Dakota to Ruby and Bud Lommen. He died Monday, November 25, 2024 at his home in Sunrise Township, North Branch, Minnesota. He was held by his wife when he died – peacefully – as he lived.
