Obituaries

Lynn Christensen

Lynn Anne Christensen, 45, passed away unexpected on Saturday, July 13, 2024. Lynn was born April 22, 1979 in Grand Marais, MN to Jon and Shirley Heinzen.

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Gerald Linnell

On July 20, 2024, Gerald 'Jerry' Donald Linnell peacefully birthed into spirit at home. Jerry was born and raised in Grand Marais until he graduated from business school. Upon his graduation he moved to Washington DC to begin his career in court reporting. Jerry spent 32 years in the United States Senate and was loved and respected by all. Memorial service will be held on August 3, 2024 at Messiah United Methodist Church in Taneytown with a second service in Grand Marais to be determined at a later date. In lieu of flowers please donate to The Michael J Fox Foundation, Lewybody.org, Speak Out or Rock Steady Boxing.

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Wayne Force

Wayne Arlen Force, 81, of Lutsen, Minnesota, passed away on June 19, 2024 at North Shore Health with his loving partner, Lois, by his bedside. Wayne's stroke on December 6, 2011 left him bravely confronting health issues throughout the years. He was happy to call our cozy cabin on his beloved Lake Superior, home, for 11 years. Wayne was born in Fosston, Minnesota. He worked 40 years for the City of Bloomington, Minnesota while earning his civil engineering degree at the University of Minnesota. Always, Wayne's greatest aspiration was to spend as much time as he could on the North Shore. It revitalized his soul. Wayne is survived by his longtime partner, Lois Steven; his former wife, Kathy Corey; children, Julie Boyle (Cliff) and Craig Force; grandchildren, Nicole McMaster, Tim (Mary) Borman, Emily Boyle, Justen Force and Treven Force; great grandchildren, Brendan McMaster, Michael McMaster, Michelle McMaster and T.J. Borman. You will forever be missed and always in our hearts. 'Love is when the other person's happiness is more important than your own.' H. Jackson Brown, Jr. I am so blessed to have shared our lives, my darling Wayne. We wish to thank the Rose family, who have been so kind in helping Wayne know he mattered. Those kindnesses can never be measured. Mike would bring 'Wayno' fresh caught lake trout as he felt Wayne ought to be eating more fish. Wayne thought so, too. You were Wayne's fave, Mike. We are grateful for the assistance given us by Care Partners of Cook County who, with the many services provided, made it possible for us to stay together in our home and, gave us hope. We are thankful for the Lutsen First Responders; extraordinarily knowledgeable and empathetic people with first-class values. I am so grateful for the compassion you afforded Wayne during the countless calls responded to. Our home health nurse was our angel. As I wasn't able to get Wayne to the clinic, Traci Allen visited and examined Wayne to ensure he was doing well. And, she gav

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Charles Nelson

Charles Ernest Nelson, 93, of Lutsen, died Sunday, July 7, 2024 at North Shore Health. Charlie was born August 1, 1930 to Edwin and Rose (Matts) Nelson in Lutsen, where he was a lifelong resident.

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Graveside services for Ann Lorraine Nelsen

A graveside blessing and interment for Ann Nelsen will take place at Maple Hill Cemetery in Grand Marais on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 11 a.m. Reception to follow in the church hall at St. John’s Catholic Church in Grand Marais, to end to later than 3:00 p.m.. Anna (Ann) Lorraine Nelsen, aged 86, died on April 18 in Hopkins, MN. The funeral took place at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis in April.

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Judith (Judy) Stone

Judith (Judy) Stone, 74, of Roseville, Minnesota, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, June 16, 2024 surrounded by family. Judy was born in 1949 to Merton and Lenore Denelsbeck of Canby, Minnesota.

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