Lisa Ashbaugh
, Minnesota
Lisa Marie Goraczkowski Ashbaugh age 61 of Wadena Minnesota passed away unexpectedly at Astera Health Hospital in Wadena. Lisa Marie Goraczkowski was born on July 7 1965 to Joseph and Madelain Hansen Goraczkowski in Wadena Minnesota. She graduated from Bertha High School in 1983. Lisa started working right out of high school at Stearns Rubber for a few years. Lisa was united in marriage to the love of her life Earl Ashbaugh on October 10 1987. The couple made their home in Wadena and were blessed with three children Brandon Trista and Dalton. Lisa was a stayathome mom until all her children were grown. Then she went to work at the Wadena Elementary School as a food service worker. Lisa enjoyed camping fishing crocheting reading watching tv and tending to her flower gardens and tomato plants. She was a great cook and baker Lisa was often found in the kitchen…
Nora Fitzsimmons
, Minnesota
Nora Jean Fitzsimmons 83 of Burnsville MN passed away peacefully on Friday August 14 surrounded by the love of her family after fighting a good fight with cancer. She was born January 7 1943 in St. Paul Minnesota where she grew up with her mom dad and five siblings. She attended and graduated from Derham Hall High School. Nora was a devoted mother grandmother sister aunt and friend to all who knew her. She is survived by her children Trevor Pagani Cameron Lisa Stoltz Nicole Neal Hatting and Bridget Matt Pettow and her grandchildren Hailey TJ Mason Max Niles Nelson Sydney Keira and Grayden. Nora spent her most recent working years with her familys business a job she truly enjoyed. She worked hard throughout her life to provide for her children and her steady support carried into their adult years. A gift they will always remember. She was raised Catholic…
George Smith
, Minnesota
George Berggren Smith was born on July 10 1935 in Alexandria Minnesota to Gust and Ruth Berggren Smith. He passed away suddenly at home on August 6 2026 at age 91. Georges first few years were in Alexandria where he enjoyed playing in the neighborhood with friends. He was happy to tell the stories of celebrating American victories in WWII while playing in the back yard and flying paper airplanes off the house balcony. The opening of Home and Farm Supply in Henning brought Gust and the family to Henning. It also became an opportunity for George to begin learning to fix most thingsand became a jack of all tradesand master of most. He met his future wife Donna Albright while he was in 6th grade and she was in 5th grade at Henning Elementary School. During high school he enjoyed playing basketball and the flute and occasionally demonstrated those…
Barbara Northway
, Minnesota
January 4, 1974 — August 4, 2026
Barbara Jo Northway passed away on August 5 2026 in St. Cloud Minnesota. She was born on January 5 1974 to Robert and Mary Finley Northway in St. Peter Minnesota. Barbara grew up on a farm in Alexandria Minnesota where she developed a deep love for horses and horseback riding. A selfproclaimed "Daddys girl" she cherished her upbringing and the values instilled by her family. She attended Jefferson High School in Alexandria where her determination and strength shone brightly in the classroom. Known for her quick wit spunky personality and vibrant sense of humor left an indelible mark on everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. Barbara was a hardworking individual who took pride in her role as a cook at Fair Oaks Lodge. Her dedication to her work reflected the same passion she brought to every aspect of her life. Barbaras colorful life was filled with laughter intelligence…
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