Joshua Michael Lanigan, age 40, formerly of Lake City, passed away on Monday, October 5th, 2026, of liver and kidney failure after a long battle with alcoholism.

Josh was born June 27th, 1986, in Minneapolis. Here, he began elementary school, moving in 3rd grade to Apple Valley and attending through 8th grade. In 9th grade he moved to Lake City and was a 2004 graduate of Lake City High School. It was here, he became known as “City”. Josh loved to skateboard and enjoyed anything related to BMX biking. He honed his skills and became quite good. Music was a big motivator for him; it helped him focus and brought him great happiness. He loved all kinds of music from classic rock to metal. As a little boy, he helped his mom with catering- fostering his love for the art of food. He worked in food service and hospitality. Josh went on to attend Minneapolis College of Art and Design where he learned illustrating, drawing, photography and painting with many different media. He attended Minneapolis Community and Technical College for art and Native American studies; it was here he explored his Native American heritage and participated in cultural rituals, receiving his Dakota name “T’ate mani” “Walking in the Wind”. Josh will be remembered for his big smile that lights up the room, his funny and silly demeanor.

Josh is survived by his mother, Jan Hagen; stepdad, Bill Heins; father, Donald Lanigan (Cheryl Johnson); brother, Jesse (Jen) Lanigan; sister, Kimberly Kiehne; many loving aunts and uncles, Lori Kuras (Dale),Tom Hagen, Jodi Zimdars, Katie (Harvey) Riebe, Debbie Loen, Billy (Deb) Lanigan, Tessie Revak, Tommy (Dawn) Lanigan, Fritz Lanigan and Ray Jr (Christi) Lanigan; several nieces and nephews, many cousins and friends. He will be especially missed by his special friend, Gabby Gamble; cousin, Charles; friends, Hunter & Amanda Benedict, Andy & Heather Soteros, Josh & Kaylin Hartzell, “Nappy” & Tesla Prigge, Joe & Sadie Denzer, Conor & Josephine Johnson, Chris Kocina and childhood friend Derek Bogren.

Josh is preceded in death by his grandparents, Donna & Gerald Hagen; Raymond & Theresa Lanigan; uncles, Jerry Lanigan, Charles Lanigan, Michael Lanigan and Daniel Koch; and aunt, Linda Kurtz.

Family and friends are hosting a memorial gathering to be held on Saturday, October 24th, 2026 at the Lake City Sportsman Club (Bottom Level Room) from 1-4 PM. There will be a time of sharing at 2PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.

Mahn Family Funeral Home- Anderson Peterson Chapel, Lake City, MN is entrusted with arrangements. www.MahnFamilyFuneralHome.com