OBITUARIES
Viola Arlene Carlson
Viola Arlene Carlson, 80, died Sunday, June 24, 2012 at Our House Memory Care, Austin, MN; surrounded by her family. Viola passed after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born February 14, 1932 to Eugene and Helen (Koch) Weller on the farm near Dazey, North Dakota
Russel Lawrence Cadry
Russel Lawrence Cadry; 24, of Luck, Wisconsin, devoted servant of Christ, beloved son and brother, left this earth in spirit on Tuesday, June 19, 2012. Russel was born on May 27, 1988 in St. Paul, Minnesota. As a child, he grew up in Lindstrom
Paul Ernest Pittsley
Paul Ernest Pittsley, Paul’s big heart stopped on June 14, 2012 at his home on Kroon Lake in Lindstrom. He leaves behind wife of 31 years, carpentry partner and caregiver, Kim; sons Paul M. of CA; Scot of WI and daughter Paula of WI; their mother Shirley; grandchildren Daniel, Breanna, …
Carole Ruthie (Olson) Benson
Carole Ruthie (Olson) Benson 82, passed away at the “Cottages” of Ecumen Parmly LifePointes in Chisago City, MN on Wednesday June 13, 2012. Her life journey ended peacefully following years of struggles with Alzheimer’s Disease. Carole was born on March 30, 1930 in Taylors Falls, MN to Oscar and Sallie …
Margaret Boo Johnson
Margaret Boo Johnson was born on a farm south of Chisago City, Minnesota on April 17, 1924. Her parents were Emil and Hedvig Johnson. Both immigrated from Sweden, so we still celebrated many of the Swedish food traditions. Margaret had two older sisters, Evelyn Strand (1014-1996) and Ellen Shodahl (1917-1984).
Steven Joseph Hallberg
Steven Joseph Hallberg, June 17, 1947 – June 3, 2012. Hallberg passed away peacefully at home in Peachland on June 3 at the age of 64. He was born June 17, 1947 in St. Paul, Minn., the eldest child of Helen and Cary Hallberg.
Bonnie Louise Burton Phillips
Bonnie Louise Burton Phillips, age 66, died at her home in Lindstrom, Minnesota, on June 6, 2012, as a result of lung cancer. Bonnie was thankful for every day and lived each one to the fullest spending as much time as possible doing all the things she loved and enjoying …
Phyllis R. Johnson
Phyllis R. Johnson, age 68 of Center City. Passed away June 11, 2012. Born November 29, 1943 in Caledonia, Minnesota, to parents Philip and Nan Grandstrand.
Judith Ann Lalla
Judith Ann Lalla, known to friends as “Judy,” went home to be with the Lord on May 30 2012, at age of 76.
Herbert K. Grossmann
Herbert K. Grossmann, age 83 of Lindstrom, Minnesota, died peacefully at home on June 6, 2012.
Clarice L. Erickson
Clarice L. Erickson, age 79, of Maple Grove. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Morris, with whom she owned the Chisago County Press in the late 1960s; and her parents Mable and Arthur Millam; seven sisters and brothers.
Tulida H. Blackford
Tulida H. Blackford Retired Registered Nurse, age 85, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on May 28, 2012. Preceded in death by husband Rev. John C. Blackford, parents Arnold and Laura Klein and sister Laurine (Rollin) Nelson.
Deborah Ann Gahr
Deborah Ann Gahr, 56 of Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday May 23, 2012 in Fort Smith. She was born August 5, 1955 in Princeton, Minnesota
Diana Renee Prill
Diana Renee Prill, Diana Renee Leslie, (nee Brindle), age 71 of Chisago City, on May 25, 2012. Diana was born at Fort Snelling but no “army brat” was she.
