OBITUARIES
Gerald Mickelson
Gerald C. Mickelson was born at the St. Croix Falls Hospital in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin to parents Clarence and Norma Mickelson on August 3, 1944. He passed away on the family farm in Chisago City, Minnesota on December 22, 2024 from natural causes.
Thomas Nelson
Thomas (Tom) Nelson, age 76, of Blaine, passed away December 28, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born December 7, 1948, in Rush City, MN. Tom grew up in Center City, MN and attended Chisago Lakes High School. He joined the Army straight out of high school.
Bruce Johnson
Bruce was the eldest of three brothers, a man whose life was defined by hard work, dedication to his family, and a zest for life’s adventures. A proud graduate of St. Louis Park High School, Bruce went on to attend Dunwoody Institute, where he honed the skills that launched a …
Timothy Peterson
Timothy “Tim” John Peterson, age 69 of Lindstrom, MN., passed away suddenly on December 23, 2024. Tim was an avid outdoorsman and leaves behind many fond memories of fishing and hunting trips with loved ones, family and friends alike. A world history buff, he found great joy in hearing the …
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 …
