OBITUARIES
Laura Mendez
Laura Lucille Mendez, December 29, 1926 – January 14, 2024 of Chisago City passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side as the angels came to fly our beautiful Mom on the wings of a golden butterfly to the Rainbow Bridge to unite with her beloved pets.
Maureen Cable
Maureen Annette Cable died suddenly after a brief illness on January 7, 2024. Maureen passed away peacefully surrounded by friends and family. She was a long-time employee of the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation and kept in contact with many dear friends there.
Merlin Garlid
Merlin Garlid, 91, of Chandler, Arizona and Chisago City, Minnesota, died December 24, 2023.
Robert Cash
On December 18, 2023, Bob joined Joanne, his friend and lover of 55 years in heaven to celebrate Christmas together.
Carol Hoffman
Carol Frances Hoffman, 88, formerly of Center City, died Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at Carefree Living in Babbitt. Carol was born October 6, 1935 in Minneapolis to Sylvan and Ethel (Thorp) Askov. Her family moved to Delano, where she graduated from high school.
Doris Norlund
Doris M. Norlund, age 87, of North Branch, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023 at Fairview University Hospital in Minneapolis.
Bob Olson
Bob Olson, August 26, 1939 - January 2, 2024
Cristina Benshoff
Cristina Diane (Grady) Benshoff (a.k.a. Kiki, Squeeks, Junior guppy) of Milton, FL, went to be with her maker, surrounded by family, on October 6, 2023, at the age of 46 after a brief and tragic illness. She is survived by her husband and soulmate of 25 years, Joshua Benshoff, USN …
Helen Johnson
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Helen "Patty" Johnson on December 29, 2023 following the “long good-bye” of dementia. She was surrounded by the love of her family, and her devoted husband Ronnie was by her side.
Duane Eilertson
Duane Allen Eilertson, age 89, of Osceola, WI, formerly of Detroit Lakes, MN and Port Charlotte, FL, passed away surrounded by family on December 10, 2023.
Carleen Gabbert
Carleen Marie Gabbert (nee: Berg), age 68, of Scandia.
Thomas Lindberg
Thomas J. Lindberg, age 81, of Chisago City, loving husband and brother, passed away unexpectedly on December 27, 2023.
Doris Norlund
Doris M. Norlund, age 87, of North Branch, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023 at Fairview University Hospital in Minneapolis.
Dave Hultman
Dave Allan Hultman, 62 years old, of Lindstrom, MN, lived a full, meaningful life. His time was impactful and filled with purpose. He peacefully ended his courageous battle with cancer on December 8, 2023.
