Obituaries
Posted: 11/28/07
Rita L. Maier
Rita L. Maier (nee Hofeld), 65, Wyoming, died Monday, Nov. 19, 2007.
A funeral service was Tuesday, Nov. 27 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wyoming. Interment was at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Gordon; children, Karl (Katy), Traci (Rodney) Besch and Joleen (Tom) Thordson; six grandchildren; brothers, Keithe (Suzie), Kerry (Cindy), and Kevin Hofeld; many nieces, nephews and special friends.
She was preceded in death by her son, Wayne; and her parents.
Memorials may be made to the Wayne Maier Memorial Fund at St. Paul Lutheran Church.
Posted: 11/28/07
Myrtle E. Nelson
Myrtle E. Nelson, 90, Chisago City, former owner of Nelson’s Resort on Forest Lake, died Friday, Nov. 23, 2007.
A funeral service was Tuesday, Nov. 27 at Mattson Funeral Home, Forest Lake. Interment was at Oak Park Cemetery, Forest Lake.
She is survived by her son, Duane (Nancy) Nelson and daughter, Jean Anderson, both of Chisago City; one sister, Deloris Keppler, Inver Grove Heights; five grandsons; four great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Grant; brother Ernest Johnson; and sister Mildred Olson.
Posted: 11/28/07
Audrey L. Hesse
Audrey L. (Tootie) Hesse, 79, Forest Lake, died Monday, Nov. 26, 2007.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 29 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 1250 South Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Visitation will be 9-10 a.m., Thursday at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery, Forest Lake.
She is survived by her daughter Audrey (Dennis) Frovarp; four grandsons; five great- grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents Helgert and Louise (Pollreis) Henrikson; husband Barney.
Memorials are preferred to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Posted: 11/28/07
Raymond C. Allison
Raymond C. Allison, 65, Forest Lake, died, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Nov. 30, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 1250 South Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 29 and 9-10 a.m., Friday at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery, Forest Lake.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years Mary Lou; daughter Michelle (Terry) Allison Peterson; brother-in-law Gary (Susan) Dupre; mother-in-law Lucille Dupre; nieces and nephews, Gail, Mark, Mike, Greg, Brian, Grace, Anna.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Alverna (Johnson) Allison; nephew Brent.
Memorials are preferred to the family.
Posted: 11/20/07
Rita L. Maier
Rita L. Maier (nee Hofeld), 65, Wyoming, died Monday, Nov. 19, 2007.
A funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 27 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 5879 Wyoming Trail, Wyoming, with visitation 4-8 p.m., Monday, Nov. 26 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake, and one hour prior to the service at church on Tuesday. Interment will be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Gordon; children, Karl (Katy), Traci (Rodney) Besch and Joleen (Tom) Thordson; six grandchildren; brothers, Keithe (Suzie), Kerry (Cindy), and Kevin Hofeld; many nieces, nephews and special friends.
She was preceded in death by her son, Wayne; and her parents.
Memorials may be made to the Wayne Maier Memorial Fund at St. Paul Lutheran Church.
Posted: 11/20/07
Gloria I. Stone
Gloria I. Stone, 71, Forest Lake, died, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2007 at Birchwood Health Care Center, Forest Lake.
A celebration of her life will take place at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 27 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. The family will greet friend one half hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
She is survived by her husband Anthony; children, Linda (Jim) Spetzman, Patty (Blaine) Anderson, Roxanne (Tim Newlun) Hoium; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sister Janet Hubbard. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Elevey (Crocker) Carlson; sons, Anthony and Randolph; brothers, Gordy, Bob, Bill, and Don.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
Posted: 11/20/07
Russell J. Bower
Russell J. Bower, 61, Forest Lake, died Friday, Nov. 16, 2007.
A gathering of friends was Tuesday, Nov. 20 at Roberts Family Funeral Home, Forest Lake.
He is survived by wife, Mickey; daughter, Michele Bower (Jody Kringle); son, Rick (Jen Foxley) Bower; granddaughter, Alesha Bower; brothers, Ron (Mary Ann) Bower and Ken (Dixie) Bower; mother-in-law, Dorothy Palmquist; sister-in-law, Barb (Bob) Soule; nephew, Jeff Soule and other nephews, nieces and friends.
Memorials are preferred to the family.
Posted: 11/14/07
Diane M. Stromberg
Diane Mary (St. Martin), Stromberg, 63, Forest Lake, died Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007 after a long battle with cancer. A memorial service was Tuesday, Nov. 13 at Faith Lutheran Church, Forest Lake.
She is survived by her husband, Jim; daughter Kelly (Reed) Walhof; son Aran Stromberg; grandchildren Ava and Charlie Walhof; sister Lee (Carl) Lehmann; other relatives and friends.
Memorials are preferred to Faith Lutheran Church.
Posted: 11/14/07
Junior J. Rehbine
Junior J. Rehbine, 81, Lino Lakes, died Monday, Nov. 5, 2007. A Mass of Christian Burial was Friday, Nov. 9 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Lino Lakes, with interment at the St. Joseph’s Church Cemetery, Lino Lakes.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Theresa; children Daryl (Marcia), Timothy, Jennifer (Steven) Karas; grandchildren Mark (Amy), Daniel (Crystal), Laura (Colin) Kennedy, Nicholas (Sondra) Doty, Mitchel, Tiffani, Angelica (Sam) McQuern, Joy (Nicholas) McCauley; 11 great grandchildren; sisters Loretta Williams, Beverly (Fosten) Boyle; also survived by many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by parents John and Frances; and one brother James. Memorials are preferred to the family
Posted: 11/14/07
Marion A. Pancake
Marion A. Pancake, 76, Forest Lake, died Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007. A funeral service was Monday, Nov. 12 at Faith Lutheran Church, Forest Lake, with interment at Sunset Memorial Park.
She is survived by son Jim (Alona); daughter Julie (John) Cash; seven grandchildren; one brother, Karl (Maria) Berlin.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth, and one son, Jerry
Posted: 11/14/07
Bernard "Bud" Meyman
Bernard “Bud” Meyman, 74, Linwood, died Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007 at home.
A Mass of Christian Burial was Monday, Nov. 12, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Forest Lake, with interment at Linwood Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife Joan; sons, Wayne of Rush City, Roger (Anita) of Isanti; Bernard “Butch” (friend, Pam) of Ham Lake; Tom (Becky) of Ogilvie; nine grandchildren and three step-grandchildren; one great granddaughter; and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Greg; and sisters, Viola Kotula and Gen Bentz.
Posted: 11/14/07
John Franklin
John C. “Jack” Franklin, 90, Cottage Grove, died Monday, Nov. 5, 2007. A memorial service was Thursday, Nov. 8, at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, St. Paul P-ark, followed by a private interment
He is survived by his wife of eight years, Jeanne; children, Douglas (Linda), Steven (Julie), Christine (Bruce) Gilbertson; step-children, Paul (Keri) Olson, Heidi (Max) Olson-Grinnell; seven grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, June; parents, William and Anne; brother, William. Memorials are preferred to the family.
Posted: 11/7/07
Regina M. Sandstrom
Regina M. Sandstrom, 94, Ham Lake, died Sunday, Nov. 4, 2007.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place 10:30 a.m., Friday, Nov. 9 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 1250 South Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m., today (Thursday) at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery, Forest Lake.
She is survived by her children, Geri (Ray) Daninger, Carol (Bryan) Alshouse, Kermit (Donna) Sandstrom, Dave (Mary) Sandstrom, and Rick (Betsy) Sandstrom; 17 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren; one sister Marcella Marier.
She was preceded in death by her husband Leonard Sandstrom.
Posted: 11/7/07
Willard Bluhm
Willard “Bill” Bluhm, 80, Wyoming, died Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2007.
A funeral service was Saturday, Nov. 3, at Faith Lutheran Church, Forest Lake. Interment was Monday, Nov. 5 at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife Dorothy; children, Joyce (Jim) Hoium, Linda Opdahl, Vernon (Carol) Bluhm, Roger (Julie) Bluhm, Darla (Tony) Daher; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; siblings, Clinton, Gary, John, Larry, Karen and Claudette; many nieces, nephews, family and friends.
He was preceded in death by parents Martin J. and Dorothy H. (Young) Bluhm; grandson Sean Bluhm; sister Cleone.
Posted: 11/7/07
Robert D. Becker
Robert D. Becker, 92, Forest Lake, formerly of Wisconsin Rapids, WI, died Monday, Nov. 5, 2007 at the Scandia Eldercare.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Friday, Nov. 9 at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Wisconsin Rapids, WI.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Katherine. He is survived by three children, Tom Becker, John Becker, Mary (Steve) Stolz; grandchildren, Alicia Becker, Christopher Becker, Matthew Stolz, Michael Stolz, Katie Stolz, Laura Stolz and Anna Stolz.
Memorials may be directed to the Lakes Life Care Center, 155 S. Lake St., Forest Lake, MN 55025. Memories may be shared with the family at www.mattsonfuneralhome.com.
Posted: 10/31/07
Denise Y. Thompson
Denise Yvonne Thompson, 44, Grand Rapids, formerly of Forest Lake, died Monday, Oct. 22, 2007 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, following a brief battle with cancer.
A funeral service was Friday, Oct. 26 at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, Grand Rapids, with interment at Rose Hill Cemetery, Hinckley.
She is survived by her husband, Harlow Thompson; sons Gregory and Foster, both at home; sisters Jackie (Lonnie) Ness, Mora, and Debra (Greg) Nimz, Brooklyn Park; and other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Dale and Yvonne “Bonnie” Rau.
Posted: 10/24/07
Andrew Morstad
Andrew “Ted” Morstad, DDS, 85, Forest Lake, died Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007. A funeral service was Wednesday, Oct. 10 at Christ Lutheran Church, Marine on St. Croix, with interment at the Elim Lutheran Church Cemetery, Scandia.
He is survived by wife Geneva; daughter Jenine (Bill) Carlson; son Andrew Morstad, Jr.; and three grandsons.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Noreen, and one grandson.
Posted: 10/24/07
Gertrude Krech
Gertrude Krech, 94, Stillwater, formerly of Scandia and Marine on St. Croix, died Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2007. A funeral service was Friday, Oct. 19 at Christ Lutheran Church, Marine.
She is survived by one son, Ray; nine grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard C. Krech; one son, Melvin Krech during the Vietnam War; one daughter, Darline; and daughter-in-law Nedenia.
Posted: 10/24/07
Kevin T. Daniels
Kevin T. Daniels, 64, Forest Lake, died Thursday, Oct. 18, 2007. A gathering of family and friends was Monday, Oct. 22 at Roberts Family Funeral Home, Forest Lake.
He is survived by his wife, Dianne (Nieman); stepsons, Jake and Josh (Julie) Nieman; mother, Alys Pufahl Daniels; sisters, Linda, Sue Northrop (Dave Newman); in-laws, Laura (Bob) Kemmis, Tom (Joyce) Borchardt; five grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, friends and relatives.
He was preceded in death by father, Loras Vincent.
Memorials are preferred to St. Jude’s Children Hospital.
Posted: 10/17/07
Thomas C. Carpender
Thomas C. Carpender, 53 of Forest Lake, died suddenly Saturday, Oct. 13, 2007. A memorial visitation is set 4-8 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 17 at Mueller Bies Funeral Home, 2130 N. Dale at CR-B in Roseville. For information, call Mueller Bies Funeral Home, 651-487-2550.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara (nee Miller); children, Valerie Carpender, Craig Carpender and Jen Hudson; siblings John (Nancy) Sandin, Cynthia (Bob) Strand; father and mother-in-law, Chester and Betty Miller and their family; and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by father Thomas Carpender Sr. and mother Mennetta Sandin.
Posted: 10/17/07
Ann Marie Calvin
Ann Marie Calvin, 76, Forest Lake, died Friday, Oct. 12, 2007 at Mercy Medical Center. A funeral service will take place 12:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 19, at Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 SW Centennial Drive, Forest Lake, with a gathering of friends beginning at 11:30 a.m. Interment will be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
She is survived by her four children, Valerie (Kim) Hillestead, Michelle (Truman) Huebner, James (Mirasol) Calvin, and John Calvin; 14 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Edward Calvin in 1974.
Posted: 10/17/07
Adina Cardwell
Adina Cardwell, 29, Forest Lake, died Sunday, Oct. 14, 2007. A funeral service will take place 11 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 18 at Holy Christian Church, 125 Stevens St. W., St. Paul. Visitation will take place one hour prior to funeral at church. Interment will be at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Forest Lake
She is survived by her husband, Jayson; son, Benjamin Matthew; mother, Donna Snelling; father, Donald Schminkey, Jr.; brother, Nicholas (Kim) Schminkey; sisters, Stacy Marshall, Clarissa Schminkey and Vanessa Schminkey.
She was preceded in death by grandmother, Margie Snelling; and grandfather, Donald Schminkey, Sr.
Memorials are preferred to the family.
Posted: 10/17/07
Charles Carlson
Charles “Charlie” Carlson, 73, Little Canada, died Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007, after a lengthy illness.
A funeral service was Tuesday, Oct. 16 at Mattson Funeral Home, Forest Lake. Interment was at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Maplewood.
He is survived by daughters Rhonda (Phil) Boudewyns and Theresa (Rich) Weyandt; three grandchildren; siblings Allan (Rosemary), Norma Bowen, Bob (Donna), Ken, Earl (Faye), Shirley (Perry) Lewis, Otto (Anita); and numerous nieces and nephews; He was preceded in death by his wife of 32 years, Jo.
Posted: 10/17/07
James F. Plummer
James F. Plummer, 65, of Forest Lake and Bayfield, WI, died Monday, Oct. 15, 2007. A celebration of his life will take place 4-8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 18 with a time for stories and memories at 7 p.m., at Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 SW Centennial Drive, Forest Lake.
He is survived by his soul mate, Bonnie and their daughters, Jennifer (Pat) Cunningham, Melissa (Chris) Sells and Elizabeth (Joel) Howie; six grandchildren; one sister, Judith Linder; and other nephews and nieces.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Elizabeth Plummer.
Posted: 10/11/07
Marilyn (Lakamp) Lambert
Marilyn (Lakamp) Lambert, 70, Desert Hot Springs, CA, died on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Treva, and son Scott.
She is survived by her husband Gene, children: Bob (Stephanie) Davis, Debbie Davis, Kelly (Chris) Jensen, seven grand children, six great grandchildren, father and step mother Ernest and Bette Lakamp, as well as sisters Nancy (William) Bergeron, Barbabra Harden and many nieces and nephews.
A private service was held.
Posted: 10/11/07
John Manning
John Manning, 61, Forest Lake, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2007.
He is preceded in death by his father Robert; mother Letitia; and brothers Earle and David.
He is survived by his wife Karen; daughter Nancy (Tom); step-grandchild Kevin; father-in-law John; mother-in-law Louise; sister-in-law Sharon (Chuck); sisters Janie (Jr.) and Amelia; brothers Rudy (Mary), Jennings Leroy (Mary Jo), George (Joanne), and Marion (Jean); and many nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service was held on Tuesday, Oct. 9 at Faith Lutheran Church in Forest Lake.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or American Diabetes Association.
Posted: 10/11/07
Mary J. Winch
Mary Janette Winch, 78, Princeton, passed away at Fairview Northland Regional Hospital on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2007.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband James, four brothers, two sisters and one great grandchild.
She is survived by her daughter Kathy (Allan) Swedeen; grandchildren Tammy (Charles) Seafolk, Mark (Denise) Swedeen, Lynnea (Tony) Beberg; seven great grandchildren: Matthew, Michael, Caleb, Luke, Micah, Aaron and Brianna; one brother Robert Beaupre; three sisters-in-law Ione Winch, Marge Beaupre, Ruth Beaupre, and by other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held on Monday, Oct. 8, at Calvary Baptist Church in Cambridge
Online condolences and photographic memories can be viewed and submitted at www.carlsonlillemoen.com.
Posted: 10/11/07
Marvin Yoder
Marvin Yoder, 74, Wyoming passed away on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2007.
He is preceded in death by mother Josephine, step father Charles, father Ralph, sister Betty and brother David.
He is survived by nephew Donald Gonser; niece Linda Stewart; nephew Richard (Carrie) Gonser; other nephews and nieces.
Funeral service will be held today, Thursday, Oct. 11 at noon, at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 N. Shore Drive, Forest Lake.
Visitation will be 10 a.m. until time of service. Interment at Twitchell Cemetery.
The family has requested for those who are not able to attend Marvin’s funeral service to please sign the online guestbook at www.mattsonfuneralhome.com and share a memory with them of Marvin.
Posted: 10/3/07
Deborah A. Anderson
Deborah Ann Anderson (Steen), 52, Forest Lake, died unexpectedly and peacefully in her bed on Friday, Sept. 28, 2007.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Steen and brother, Paul Steen.
She is survived by her loving husband, John; children, Jacob, Lucas and Meghan, father, Arlie, and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, Oct. 3 at Mattson Funeral Home.
Interment is at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Forest Lake.
Posted: 10/3/07
Walter V. Bishop
Walter V. Bishop, 76, Forest Lake, born and raised in NE Minneapolis, died Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2007.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter & Victoria; brother, Richard.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Delores; children, Steven (Priscilla), John (Pat), Joyce (Richard) Dupont, Walter “Wally”, Jeff, Gordy (Shelley); nine grandchildren; and sister, Mary Ann Mickanen.
Walter was a US Army veteran, a longtime employee of Pacal Steel, and Stu’s Standard in Forest Lake. The family wishes to thank American Legion Post 225 for all they’ve done.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, Oct. 1, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church.
Interment was at Calvary Cemetery with Military Honors accorded by American Legion Post 225.
Posted: 10/3/07
James W. Hershelman
James W. Hershelman, 75, Wyoming, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2007.
He was preceded in death by his father, David Elmer Hershelman.
He is survived by his wife, Sylvia L. (Mastenbrook) Hershelman; daughter and son-in-law, Linda Goluskin and her husband, Mark; grandson, Christopher Olsen; mother, Ruth Hershelman; brothers, Harold and his wife, Joanie and Newell; sister, Linda; many other family members and friends.
Jim was an active member of the Forest Lake Gun Club where he served as past president. He also served on the Wyoming Township Planning Commission.
A funeral service for Jim was held Friday, Sept. 28, at the Roberts Family Funeral Home in Forest Lake.
Interment with Military Honors was held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis.
Posted: 10/3/07
Rita B. Padden
Rita B. Padden, 92, Forest Lake, formerly of St. Paul, died on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2007 at Birchwood Healthcare Center.
She was preceded in death by her twin sisters Mary and Mabel.
She is survived by her sister-in-law, Helen Padden, nieces, nephews and special friends.
A grave side service was held on Wednesday, Oct. 3 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery near New Richmond, WI.
Posted: 10/3/07
Frank M. Wilcox Sr.
Frank M. Wilcox Sr., 87 of Forest Lake, died, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007.
He is preceded in death by his parents Alfred and Geneva (Schneider) Wilcox.
He is survived by the love of his life, his beloved wife of 62 years Genevieve; children, Linda (Russ Havir) Wilcox, Frank (Karen) Wilcox Jr., Mary (Bob) Shevik; grandchildren, Kevin and Tim Ash, Mike and Marissa Wilcox, Anna, Margaret, Betsy, Katy Shevik; beloved cat Smudge.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. today, Thursday, Oct. 4, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 1250 South Shore Drive, Forest Lake.
Visitation will be at the Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, in Forest Lake from 9 to 10 a.m. on Thursday.
Burial will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery, North St. Paul.
Memorials are preferred to U of M Department of Ophthalmology for Macular Degeneration Fund #4653 or St. Peter’s Catholic Church of Forest Lake.
Posted: 10/3/07
Hildegard Wilson
Hildegard Wilson, 70, Scandia died, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Otto and Martha Meyer; son David Wilson.
She is survived by her husband of 47 years William; children, Scot (Nancee), Max (Cheryl), Carla (Bradley) Ratgen; grandchildren, Ruth, Hannah, Josiah, Jessica (Jim), AnDrew, Noah, Owen, Bailey; sisters, Elfriede (Helmut) Zimmer, Erika Tschinkel.
A funeral service will be held today, Thursday, Oct. 4 at 11:00 a.m., at Stillwater Evangelical Free Church, 7671 Manning Avenue N., Stillwater.
Burial at Scandinavian Cemetery. Memorials are preferred.
Posted: 9/26/07
Malvina “Deloris” Bain
Malvina “Deloris” Bain, 86, Wyoming, passed away on Thursday, September 20, 2007.
She is survived by daughter, Judy (Herman) Ellefson; grandsons, Todd (Carolyn) Ellefson, and Tracy Ellefson; great-grandson, Tyler Ellefson, Thomas Ellefson, Travis Ellefson; and many nieces & nephews.
A funeral service was held on Tuesday, Sept. 25 at Roberts Family Funeral Home in Forest Lake.
Interment is at Victor Hill Cemetery in Wyoming.
Posted: 9/26/07
Timothy P. Eagen
Timothy P. “Tim” Eagen, 54, of Forest Lake, died unexpectedly Monday, September 17, 2007.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Vivienne & Reginald Eagen.
He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Victoria “Vicki”; daughters, Abigail “Abbey,” Erin, Mara; sisters, Nancy Lanoue, Lynn (Ted) Fleener; Brothers, Mike (Sharon), John (Ella); and many other relatives and friends.
A funeral service was held on Friday, Sept. 20, at Crossroads Evangelical Covenant Church in Forest Lake.
Posted: 9/26/07
Roy C. Harder
Roy C. Harder, 83, Forest Lake, died, Friday, September 21, 2007.
He is preceded in death by his parents Carl and Della (Stricker) Harder; special friend Barb LaCroix.
He is survived by his children, Carol Anderson, Greg (Annie) Harder, Mike Harder; six grandchildren, Wendy, Chris, Jacque, Michael, Chase, Adia; three great grandchildren, Ava, Dakota, Will; devoted friends, Glenda (Bernie) Baehr, Gabe (Kathy) Pittman, Bonnie Sigstad.
A funeral service was held on Wednesday, Sept. 26, at Mattson Funeral Home,
Burial at Scandinavian Cemetery, Forest Lake. Memorials may be directed to Messiah Lutheran Church, Forest Lake.
Posted: 9/26/07
Gladys Shosten
Gladys E. Shosten (Tisdell, Sullivan), 92, of Forest Lake and formerly of North Branch, passed away on Monday, Sept. 3, 2007 at Margaret S. Parmly Residence in Chisago City.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, John D. Sullivan and later by Carl Shosten; parents, William J. and Bertha M. Tisdell; son-in-law, Steven Johnson; 8 brothers and sisters, Flora, Verna, Mabel, Dorothy, Donald, Merlyn, Clarence and Harry.
She is survived by her six children, Janice (Donald) Sullivan Kotraba, Kathleen Sullivan, John L. (Jeanni Campbell) Sullivan, Daniel W. (Dean) Sullivan, Timothy J. Sullivan and Margaret A. Sullivan Johnson; eight grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; one sister, Helen (Les) St. Peter; two brothers, Ray Tisdell and Harold (Connie) Tisdell; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
A celebration of Gladys’ life will be held on Saturday, Sept. 29, at 11 a.m. at Grace Alliance Church, located at 432 SE 11th Avenue, in Forest Lake. A gathering of friends will begin at 10 a.m. and will continue until the time of the service.
Posted: 9/19/07
Veryl E. Anderson
Veryl Evelyn Anderson, 81, Hugo, formerly of North St. Paul, passed away on Friday, Sept. 14, 2007.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Robert M. Anderson who passed away on Aug. 15, 2007.
She is survived by her children, Gregg & Barbara and son, Lars; Neil; Karen & Dan Forsythe and children, Aaron (Chrissy), Amy, Kristi; Kirk and children, Tanner, Austin, Courtney; Glen; Dale & Dawn and children, Matt, Ryan, Shawna. Sister, Sharon Jones. “Out-laws,” Mernie Quesnel, Dee Gibbons, Lois & Jerry Brisson, Tag & Judy Anderson. Many nieces, nephews and friends.
A celebration of her life will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 21 at Faith Lutheran Church, 886 N. Shore Dr., in Forest Lake with visitation beginning at 11:30 a.m. until time of service.
Interment will be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
Posted: 9/19/07
Diane Goff
Diane J. (Cramer) Goff, 67, Forest Lake, died on Monday, Sept. 10, 2007.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Ruth; husband DuWayne.
She is survived by her children, Jeff (Debbie) Cramer, Michele (Tim) Siedow, Tom (Tari) Goff, Roger (Kim) Goff, Sherry (Jerry) Lutz; 19 grandchildren, Leia, Matthew, Christopher, Jessica, Stephanie, Cassie, Barry, Brandon, Bradley, Antania, Aryon, Schaillis, Callista, Nikia, Nicholas, J.T., Heather, Shelly, Tanya; 12 great grandchildren, Mindi, Rachel, Noah, Gabriel, Shayna, Austin, Alivia, Montana, Destiny, Neveah, Alaina, Brandon Jr.; brothers, Robert (Donna) Cramer, Gerald Cramer; many other family and friends.
A memorial service was held on Friday, Sept. 14 at Mattson Funeral Home in Forest Lake.
Interment is at St. John’s Catholic Cemetery in Little Canada.
Posted: 9/19/07
Raymond LaBore Jr.
Raymond LaBore Jr., 42, Forest Lake, died on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2007 at home surrounded by his family.
He was preceded in death by his mother, JoAnn; and brother, Steven.
He is survived by his wife, Karen and their children: Jesse, Nickolas, Jordan, Hannah, Stepchildren; Derek and Kelly Wakefield; Father, Raymond LaBore Sr.; Grandmother, Dorothy Nadeau; Siblings, Michael (Debbie), Brian (Penny) and Bernadette (Brad) Nelson and many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Ray’s life was held on Monday, Sept. 17 at Maranatha Assembly of God Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the LaBore Education Fund at U.S. Bank and mailed to Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake, MN 55025.
Posted: 9/19/07
Elsie Rehbein
Elsie B. Rehbein, 98, Lino Lakes, died peacefully on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2007 surrounded by her children.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Louis; son, Donald; brothers, Alfred, George, Jim, Harry; sisters, Helen and Florence.
She is survived by her daughter, Ruth (Luther) LeVesseur; sons, Marvin (Mary Anne), Lloyd (Debbie), Gary (Laura), Randy (Pat), and Ricky; brother, Walter; 24 grandchildren; 44 great grandchildren; 19 great great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.
A funeral service will be held today, Sept. 20 at 10:30 a.m., at Gethsemane United Methodist Church, 7330 Lake Dr., in Lino Lakes.
Interment will be in Rice Lake Cemetery.
Posted: 9/19/07
Gladys Shosten
Gladys E. Shosten (Tisdell, Sullivan), 92, of Forest Lake and formerly of North Branch, passed away on Monday, Sept. 3, 2007 at Margaret S. Parmly Residence in Chisago City.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, John D. Sullivan and later by Carl Shosten; parents, William J. and Bertha M. Tisdell; son-in-law, Steven Johnson; 8 brothers and sisters, Flora, Verna, Mabel, Dorothy, Donald, Merlyn, Clarence and Harry.
She is survived by her six children, Janice (Donald) Sullivan Kotraba, Kathleen Sullivan, John L. (Jeanni Campbell) Sullivan, Daniel W. (Dean) Sullivan, Timothy J. Sullivan and Margaret A. Sullivan Johnson; eight grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; one sister, Helen (Les) St. Peter; two brothers, Ray Tisdell and Harold (Connie) Tisdell; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
A celebration of Gladys’ life will be held on Saturday, Sept. 29, at 11 a.m. at Grace Alliance Church, located at 432 SE 11th Avenue, in Forest Lake.
A gathering of friends will begin at 10 a.m. and will continue until the time of the service.
Posted: 9/19/07
Lois Strand
Lois E. Strand (Bergerson), 84, Forest Lake, passed away Friday, Sept. 14, 2007 in Minneapolis.
She is preceded in death by her husband Roger, and brothers, Willard and Raymond.
She is survived by her sons Kent (Ronelle) of San Francisco, CA; Kurt (LeeAnn) of Galena, IL; grandchildren Madelyn and Klara; sister Eleanor, many nieces, nephews and numerous friends.
A Memorial Service was held on Tuesday, Sept. 18, at Mattson Funeral Home.
Burial was at Oak Park Cemetery in Forest Lake.
Posted: 9/12/07
Cindy Gardner
Cynthia J. Gardner, 43, Harris, died unexpectedly on Aug. 30, 2007.
She was preceded in death by her father, Eugene Havens; grandfathers, Beryl Havens and George Childress.
She is survived by her husband, Larry; children, Misty Helm, Christopher Flores and Amanda Flores; stepdaughters, Meghan and Audrey; grandchildren, Destiny and Joshua Helm; mother, Bonita (Daryl) Kasparek; grandmothers, Daisy Havens and Hazel Levi; sisters, Gayle (Eugene) Renteria and Janet (John) Dailey; nieces, Crystal, Christina, Lisa and Jamie; nephews, Anthony, Luke and Aidan; many other relatives and friends.
Her funeral was held on Tuesday, Sept. 4 at Abundant Life Church in North Branch. Interment was held at Sunset Memorial Park in Minneapolis.
Posted: 9/12/07
Cynthia Goff
Cynthia J. (Cramer) Goff, 67, Forest Lake, died on Monday, Sept. 10, 2007.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Ruth; husband DuWayne.
She is survived by her children, Jeff (Debbie) Cramer, Michele (Tim) Siedow, Tom (Tari) Goff, Roger (Kim) Goff, Sherry (Jerry) Lutz; 19 grandchildren, Leia, Matthew, Christopher, Jessica, Stephanie, Cassie, Barry, Brandon, Bradley, Antania, Aryon, Schaillis, Callista, Nikia, Nicholas, J.T., Heather, Shelly, Tanya; 12 great grandchildren, Mindi, Rachel, Noah, Gabriel, Shayna, Austin, Alivia, Montana, Destiny, Neveah, Alaina, Brandon Jr.; brothers, Robert (Donna) Cramer, Gerald Cramer; many other family and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 14 at Mattson Funeral Home in Forest Lake.
A visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday and one hour prior to the funeral on Friday at the funeral home.
Interment will be held at St. John’s Catholic Cemetery in Little Canada.
Posted: 9/5/07
Joseph Hohenauer
Joseph Hohenauer, 85, Wyoming, died Sept. 2, 2007.
He is preceded in death by brothers, Wilhelm, Fritz, George, Leo; sisters, Rose and Sophie.
He is survived by his wife, Helen; children, David (Jan), Susan (Barry) Johnson, Ann (Dan) Nelson; grandchildren, Carolynn (Joe) Hammer, Melinda Hohenauer (fiance, Jamie Leos), Kendra Johnson, Jennifer Nelson; great grandchildren, Alyssa, Corrin, and Brooke; and brother, Robert (Ruby).
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, Sept. 7, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 1250 South Shore Drive, Forest Lake.
Visitation will be from 6:30 to 9 p.m., Thursday at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Posted: 9/5/07
Linda K. Monson
Linda K. (Dykema) Monson, 58, Forest Lake, passed away peacefully on Aug. 30, 2007, surrounded by her family.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Raymond “Mike” & Jeanne Dykema.
She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Neil; son, Kip (Laurie) Monson; daughter, Shannon (Tom) Morris; grandchildren, Austin & Hanna Morris, Brandon Monson; sisters, Debbie Dykema, Diane Dykema; many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
A gathering of family and friends was held on Sunday, Sept. 2
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Fairview Foundation, 2200 Riverside Ave., Minneapolis., MN 55454.
Posted: 9/5/07
Stella M. Sausen
Stella M. Sausen, (LeTourneau) 49, of Forest Lake, died on Tuesday, August 28, 2007.
She is survived by her husband Jeff; sons, Jessie LeTourneau and Jeremy (Renee) LeTourneau; grandson, Seth, Daren, Matt; mother Patricia Minker; siblings, family and friends.
A celebration of her life was held on Friday, August 31 at the Forest Lake American Legion Post 225.
Posted: 8/29/07
DEVIN J. PEDERSON
Devin Jason Pederson, infant son of Jason and Sandy (Lametti) Pederson, North Branch, died Thursday, Aug. 16, 2007. He was born on July 31, 2007.
A family visitation was Wednesday, Aug. 22 at Roberts Family Funeral Home, Forest Lake. A graveside service was Thursday, Aug. 23 at St. John The Baptist Catholic Cemetery, Hugo.
In addition to his parents, Devin is survived by a twin brother, Bo, and sisters Samantha and Erin; grandparents Constantino “Gus” and Avana Lametti, Julie and Gene Hamilton, and Donna Pederson; great-grandmother Jean West; aunt and uncles Stefano Lametti and Dan and Amy Lametti; and cousins Tyler and Dario.
Posted: 8/29/07
ROMAINE M. PATAK
Romaine Marie Patak, 94, formerly of Forest Lake and Stacy, died Saturday, Aug. 18 at the Margaret S. Parmly Residence, Chisago City, after a long illness.
A memorial service will take place at 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 15, at the Parmly Residence Chapel, Chisago City. A private interment is planned in Stacy.
She is survived by step-daughters Sandy (Gerald) Secora, Hackensack, and Sharon (John) Miller, Little Canada; step-son Larry Patak, Little Canada; nine grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Patak.
Posted: 8/22/07
Robert M. Anderson
Robert M. “Ole” Anderson, 81, Hugo, formerly of North St. Paul, died Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2007. A funeral service was Monday, Aug. 20 at Faith Lutheran Church, Forest Lake, with interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Veryl; children Gregg (Barb) Anderson, Neil Anderson, Karen (Dan) Forsythe, Kirk Anderson, Glen Anderson, Dale (Dawn) Anderson; 10 grandchildren; siblings Mernie Quesnel, Dee Gibbons, Lois (Jerry) Brisson, Tag (Judy) Anderson; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Posted: 8/22/07
Verna Sandberg
Verna Sandberg, 85, Forest Lake, died Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2007. A funeral service was Saturday, Aug. 18 at Crossroads Covenant Church, Forest Lake, with interment at Victor Hill Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Maynerd; children Vermae (Merlyn) Matheson, Daniel Sandberg and Deborah (Richie) Dahlberg; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and extended family.
She was preceded in death by siblings Milly, Donald and Lowell.
Memorials are preferred to the Advanced Leadership Training Center, New Dehli, India.
Posted: 8/22/07
Linda Eklund Dees
Linda Eklund Dees, 53, Plant City, FL, died Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2007.
She is survived by her husband, Timothy Dees; son, Bradley Dees, both of Plant City; daughters: Jennifer (Joseph) Abbott and grandson Ethan Kane Abbott all of Italy, and Susan Edmundson, Riverside, CA; and brother Bradley (Christy) Eklund, Ogden, Utah.
A memorial service was Tuesday, Aug. 14 at Wells Memorial Chapel, Plant City, FL, with the Rev. Rillene Hyde officiating.
Posted: 8/22/07
Karen Schwagerl
Karen Schwagerl, 62, Forest Lake and Hackensack, died Sunday, Aug. 12, 2007.
She is survived by her husband, George Schwagerl; children, Carmen Juszczyk and Roark Schwagerl; and grandchildren, Connor and Chloe Schwagerl and Luca Juszczyk.
A memorial service was held at the Union Congregational Church in Hackensack on Saturday, Aug. 18.
Posted: 8/22/07
Devin Jason Pederson
Devin Jason Pederson, infant son of Jason and Sandy (Lametti) Pederson of North Branch, died on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2007. He was born on July 31, 2007.
Family visitation will take place 5-8 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 22 at Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 SW Centennial Drive, Forest Lake, A graveside service is at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 23 at St. John The Baptist Catholic Cemetery, Hugo.
In addition to his parents, Devin is survived by a twin brother, Bo, and sisters Samantha and Erin; grandparents Constantio "Gus" and Avana Lametti, Julie and Gene Hamilton, and Donna Pederson; great-grandmother Jean West; aunts and uncles Stefano Lametti and Dan and Amy Lametti; and cousins Tyler and Dario.
Posted: 8/15/07
Karen Schwagerl
Karen Schwagerl, 62, Forest Lake and Hackensack passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2007.
She is survived by her husband, George Schwagerl; children, Carmen Juszczyk and Roark Schwagerl; and grandchildren, Connor & Chloe Schwagerl & Luca Juszczyk.
A memorial service will be held at the Union Congregational Church, 401 E Lake Ave, in Hackensack, MN 56452 on Saturday, August 18.
The wake will be held at 10:00 a.m. and the funeral is to follow at 11:00 a.m.
Posted: 8/15/07
Ann Marie Anderson
Ann Marie Anderson, 73, from Sun City, AZ, formerly of Forest Lake, passed away at home on Saturday, August 4, 2007.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill Trumbull & Dorthy Spindler Trumbull.
She is survived by her husband Ken Anderson, and brothers Tom Trumbull and Mike Trumbull. Her eight sons include Dan Welch, Michael Welch, Scott Anderson, Todd Anderson, Jeff Anderson, Greg Anderson, Paul Anderson and Terry Anderson. Granny Annie is also survived by 10 grandchildren: Alison Welch, Brian Welch, Shane Anderson, Kayla Bulera, Kellie Welch, Emma Anderson, Towner Anderson, Aspen Anderson, Megan Anderson, and Annika Anderson. Nieces and nephews include Anne Trumbull, Nancy Trumbull and Monte Trumbull.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 17 at 11 a.m. at Elim Lutheran Church, 20971 Olinda Trail North, in Scandia.
Posted: 8/15/07
Steven D. Klar
Steven D. Klar, 31, of Lindstrom died accidentally on Sunday, August 6, 2007.
He is survived by his fiancee Rachel Anderson; daughter Macy Klar; parents, Dave and Sue Klar; sister Sherina (James) Mailand; nephew Dylan Haines; grandmother Mary Davis; many other family and friends.
A celebration of Steve’s life was held on Saturday, August 11 at Faith Lutheran Church in Forest Lake. Interment was held at Victor Hill Cemetery.
Posted: 8/15/07
Elizabeth M. Korf
Elizabeth (Betty) M. Korf, 85, of Forest Lake, died on Friday, August 10, 2007.
She is preceeded in death by her husband Herbert Korf and six brothers.
She is survived by her nine children Patricia (Randy) Benham, Marlene (Michael deceased) Husen, Robert Korf, Deborah (Gene) Smeed, DeWayne (Mary) Korf, Therese (Tyler) Hahn, Gina (Chuck) Mosier, Timothy (Becky) Korf & Angela Korf; by her sisters Mary, Jenny, Ann, Cecilia, Lucy, Josephine and brother Pat.
Mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, August 14 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Forest Lake. Interment was held at Calvary Cemetery in Forest Lake.
Posted: 8/8/07
Mathew L. Kijenski
Mathew L. Kijenski, age 34, of Mankato, formerly of Hugo, passed away August 5, 2007 as a result of the Amyloidosis affecting his heart.
He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents; paternal grandfather; and grandfather-in-law.
Matt is survived by his wife of six years, Carrie; their sons, Logan and Chase; parents, Len & Jessica; sister, Heidi; paternal grandmother; Myrtle Kijenski; Auntie Karen Kijenski (Mike Christiansen); parents-in-law, Dennis & Sue Schmitz; grandmother-in-law, Loretta Schmitz; brother-in-law, Ryan (Jodi) Schmitz, and their daughter, Avery; and hundreds of other aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Matt was born September 8, 1972 in Minneapolis. He was raised in Hugo and graduated from Forest Lake High School in 1990.
Matt met Carrie Schmitz in Mankato in 1995. They married there on September 29, 2001. They welcomed their sons, Logan in 2003 and Chase in 2006.
Matt started his career as an elementary teacher. He spent many years with Applebee’s Corp. and recently worked at Midwest Accounts Service in Mankato.
But first and foremost, his passion was teaching.
Matt had an incredible enthusiasm for life and family. He had a loving spirit and twisted sense of humor, so let’s all raise our glasses to Matt.
Celebration of Matt’s Life 11:00 am, Thursday, August 9, 2007 at Faith Lutheran Church, 886 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake.
Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake.
Visitation will continue one hour prior to services Thursday at the church.
Memorials may be made to the Mathew Kijenski Benefit Fund, 26741 Felton Ave., Wyoming, MN 55092, 651-462-7611.
It is okay to show your grief, but in honor of Matt, we would like you to keep your black in the closet and dress colorfully.
Posted: 8/8/07
Eugene C. Hansen
Eugene C. Hansen, 78, Forest Lake, passed away at home on Wednesday, August 1, 2007.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Harold & Reba Hansen; brother, Gerald; and mother of his four oldest children, Mary Lou Wald.
He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Jacqui; children, Jim Baker, Donna Nygard, Jeff Hansen, Brenda Hansen, Jorgi Hansen; brothers, Duane and Harold, Jr.; 11 grandchildren; many great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, August 19 at VFW Post 4210, 556 SW 12th St., in Forest Lake.
Memorials may be made to the family.
Posted: 8/8/07
Julia T. Russell
Julia T. (Bruss) Russell, 93, of Duluth and formerly of Forest Lake and White Bear Lake, died on Sunday, August 5, 2007.
She is survived by her brother, Robert Bruss of Lindstrom; daughters, Kay Plymat of Melbourne, Australia and Anita Fraundorf of Duluth; grandchildren, Erika Claflin of Duluth, Zachary Claflin of Mpls.; great grandchildren, Seth and Isaac; many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., today, Thursday, August 9 at Mattson Funeral Home in Forest Lake.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral. Interment will be at the Panola Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to United Prayer Ministry; PO Box 120886, St. Paul, 55112.
Posted: 8/8/07
Viola Nielsen
Viola Nielsen, 97, formerly of Forest Lake, died Wednesday, August 1, 2007 at Jones-Harrison in Minneapolis.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her spouse, Rev. Immanuel Nielsen; one son, Lowell Nielsen; one grandchild; and one step-great grandchild; her siblings, Roy Johnson, Clarence Johnson, Vera Hansen, and Jeanette Hammond.
She is survived by two children: the Rev. Laurits “Larry” (the Rev. Mary Ellen) Nielsen of Golden Valley and Kirsten (the Rev. Forest) Strnad of Faribault. Four grandchildren also survive her and four great grandchildren as well as two step-grandchildren, nine step great grandchildren, five step-great, great grandchildren, and Steve Hammond, her brother-in-law.
A memorial service was held on Tuesday, August 7 at Jones-Harrison in Minneapolis.
Memorials may be directed to UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief) or the Danish Immigrant Museum
Posted: 8/8/07
Michael D. MacAdams
Michael Douglas MacAdams, 56, Forest Lake and Minneapolis area, died on Tuesday, July 31, 2007.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Douglas and Beverly (Hanson) MacAdams.
He is survived by children, Kelly (Dave) Morris-Pitts, Jesse Rothfork; grandchildren, Alexis, Ashley, Ariel “Bubbers”, Tesa; siblings, Donna Weaver, Douglas Arneson, Dee Dee Anderson, Allen MacAdams, Gordy Hanson, Marcia Kleidon; many dear nieces and nephews; a true family of friends including, Farley (Carrie), Hamm, Carol, Audrey, Linda Y., Larry, Linda J.
A memorial service was held on Monday, August 6 at Mattson Funeral Home in Forest Lake.
Posted: 8/1/07
James V. Crudo
James V. Crudo, 55, Stacy, died on Tuesday, July 24, 2007.
He is preceded in death by father, Dr. Vincent D. Crudo.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara; children, Kathy, Nathan, Angie and Nick (Tracy) Crudo; first grandchild expected January 2008; mother, Madelle Crudo; sisters, Elaine (Tom) Pivec and Katherine Hughson; devoted brother-in-law, Craig (Donna) Hanmer as well as brothers-in-law, John (Linda) Hanmer and Brian (Chrystine) Hanmer; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, July 28. A private interment was held at the Linwood Cemetery.
Posted: 8/1/07
Robert G. Hensel
Robert G. Hensel, 85, Forest Lake, died Sunday, July 29, 2007.
He is preceded in death by wife, Mae Hensel and son, Robert Hensel.
He is survived by daughter Sue (Bill) Gordon; grandchildren, Heather Mackenroth and Eric Gordon; great grandchildren, Deven, Taylor and Mandie Mackenroth; two sisters; many nieces and nephews and special friend Fern Cox.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 2 at Mattson Funeral Home in Forest Lake.
Visitation was from 5-8 p.m., Wednesday, August 1.
Memorials may be directed to Hospice of Allina.
Interment will be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
Posted: 8/1/07
Marie E. Lund
Marie E. Lund, 85, Forest Lake, died Saturday, July 28, 2007.
She was the former Auxillary President of the VFW Post 4210 of Forest Lake and a longtime waitress in Forest Lake and Wyoming.
She is preceded in death by her husband Hardin; two infant grandchildren.
She is survived by her children, John (Deb), Janet (Clark) Erickson, Dennis (Denise), David (Debbie); 10 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; brother Eugene Vierling; many nieces, nephews, family and friends.
A funeral service was held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, August 1 at Mattson Funeral Home.
Interment was held at Scandinavian Cemetery.
Posted: 7/25/07
Ernest O. Franzen
Ernest O. Franzen, 88, Wyoming, died on July 16, 2007.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Bernice in 1992 and grandson, Arik Zecher in 2005.
He is survived by children, Michael (Mary Jo), Dick (Peggy), Noni (Harvey) Charles, Gerrie (Rick) Zecher and Don (Colleen) and 15 grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Phyllis Pierre and Jeanne Alwell and nieces and nephews.
A funeral service was held on Tuesday, July 24 at Maternity of Mary Catholic Church in St. Paul.
Interment was held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated.
Posted: 7/25/07
Bill Streeter
Bill Streeter, 57, Forest Lake, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 17, 2007.
A funeral service was Saturday, July 21 at Faith Lutheran Church, Forest Lake, with interment at Scandinavian Cemetery, Forest Lake.
He is survived by his wife, Joanne; daughters Joanna and Jessica; grandson James; mother Bette; sister Cindy; brother Tom; brothers-in-law Tom (Kim) Kolberg and Bruce Kolberg; nephews Jerad, Luke and Sean; and many relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Bill Streeter Sr., and his mother and father-in-law, Doris and Lalard Kolberg.
Posted: 7/18/07
Jodie C. Becker
Jodie C. Becker, 49, Forest Lake, died on Tuesday, July 10, 2007.
She is survived by her loving husband, Phil; her children, Ginger, Vince, Bridget, Maggie and Morgan; mother, Janet Herring Sirotiak; brother, John P. (Rebecca) Kielb; In-laws, Dr. Robert E. & Jacqueline Becker; sisters-in-law, Amy Becker and Marla (Harry) Sullivan; brother-in-law, Chuck (Deb) Becker; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, July 16 at St. Peter Catholic Church in Forest Lake. Interment was at Calvary Cemetery in Forest Lake. Memorials preferred.
Posted: 7/18/07
Anthony J. Bronczyk
Anthony J. Bronczyk, 86, of Kelliher, formerly of Forest Lake, died on Monday, July 9, 2007.
He is preceded in death by wife Katherine, his parents, three brothers: Wally, John and Stanley; three sisters: Helen, Josephine and Florence; and three infant great grandchildren.
He is survived by his seven children, Anthony (Marjorie) Bronczyk, Katherine J. Bronczyk, James (Cindy) Bronczyk, Jack (Donna) Bronczyk, Thomas (Patricia) Bronczyk, Darrin (Corina) Bronczyk, and Eva (Troy) Wood; 21 grand children, 16 great grandchildren and numerous other relatives.
Funeral services were held at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Kelliher on Friday, July 13. Burial was held in the Calvary Cemetery in Forest Lake.
Posted: 7/18/07
Marylu Freeman
Marylu Freeman, 77, of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 14, 2007.
She is preceded in death by husband, Richard H. Freeman; daughter, Vicky Groshong; son, Brooke Freeman and sister, Beverly Carlin.
She is survived by sons, Richard (Pamela) Freeman and Michael (Maureen) Freeman; daughter-in-law, Donna Freeman; treasured friend, Helena Linder; grandchildren, great grandchildren; nieces; nephews and loving friends.
A Remembrance Service will be held on Thursday, July 19 at 11:30 a.m. at Roberts Family Funeral Home. A gathering of friends will begin at 9 a.m. until the time of the service.
Interment will be at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.
Posted: 7/18/07
Marie Gay
Marie Gay, 90, of Coon Lake, died Monday, July 9, 2007.
She is preceded in death by husband, Michael; sisters, Gertrude Peterson, Ethel Tuma & Dorothy Saenger; brothers, Stan, Les & Ray Collen.
She is survived by son, Tom (Vickie) Gay; daughter, Anita (David) Brooker; 4 grandchildren, Brian & Alison Gay, Ira (Myra) Brooker & Levi Brooker; sisters, Irene (Mylo) Lundquist, Marlene & Janet Collen; brothers, Jim & Richard Collen and many nieces, nephews and extended family.
A Memorial Service was held on July 13, 2007 at Mattson Funeral Home.
Posted: 7/18/07
Cynthia C. Tellinghuisen
Cynthia C. (McKinnon) Tellinghuisen, 56, Forest Lake, died on July 12, 2007.
She is preceded in death by her brother, Michael McKinnon.
She is survived by her husband, Glen Tellinghuisen of Warroad; children Jason Tate and Paula (Nick) Pulver; parents, Paul and Dolores McKinnon; brothers, Stephen (Debbie) McKinnon and Kevin (Wendy) McKinnon; grandparents, Jason and Marjorie Baade; step-daughters, Gail Kent and Mary Jones; nieces and nephews, Michelle (Heath) Dolven, Kristy (Jason) Sleater, Corey (Andrea) McKinnon, Ryan (Heidi) McKinnon, and Angela McKinnon; step-grandchildren, Dustin, Ryan, and Rachael; great nieces and nephew, Ava and Mya Sleater, Malia and Malachi McKinnon, Rylie Dolven; mother-in-law, Myrtle Tellinghuisen; sister-in-laws, Jean (David) Paulsrud and Sandy Tellinghuisen; special aunt, Janet Evenson and many other family members.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, July 20 at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Warroad.
Visitation will be on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. with an 8:00 prayer service at Helgeson Funeral Home in Warroad.
Interment will be at the Desert Lawn Cemetery in Kennewick, WA.
Posted: 7/11/07
Fran Podzimek-Stangler
Fran Podzimek-Stangler, age 46, of Forest Lake died on July 6, 2007 following a courageous 8-year battle with cancer.
She is now reunited in Heaven with her brother, Brian (1982).
Fran is survived by her beloved husband of 9 1/2 years, Keith; parents, Jean and Eugene Podzimek; brothers Mark (Debbie) Podzimek, Andrew, Rebecca of Rogers, and Dan (Cheri) Podzimek; Tori, Tanner of Minnetonka, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Fran was born in Minneapolis, grew up and attended school in Wayzata. She was married on October 4, 1997.
Fran also enjoyed being a massage therapist at Lagrange for nine years. She was a member of the KC Auxiliary and her deep faith in God led her to be a active member in her parish.
Thank you to Parker Hughes Cancer Center for an additional five years with Fran.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, July 12 from 3 to 9 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. at Roberts Family Funeral Home, located at 555 Centennial Drive SW, in Forest Lake.
Another visitation will be held on Friday, July 13 from 9 to 10 a.m.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, July 13 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Peter Catholic Church, located at 1250 South Shore Drive in Forest Lake.
Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Forest Lake.
A memorial to the family or perennials and live plants will be planted in Fran’s Angel Memorial Garden.
Posted: 7/11/07
Gerald W. Peterson
Gerald W. Peterson, 88, died at his home on Bone Lake in Scandia on Monday, July 2, 2007.
He is survived by wife, Grace; daughters, Glennis and Genise; son, Tony; grandchildren, Justin (Emily) Kral, Emmy (Leif) Lundeen and Jessica; great-grandchildren, Hunter and Cole and many other relatives and friends.
Interment will be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery followed by a memorial service at 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 12 at VFW Post # 4210, 556 S.W. 12th St., in Forest Lake.
Posted: 7/11/07
James R. Masteller
James R. Masteller, 69, of Columbus, died on Monday, July 9, 2007.
He is survived by wife, Barb; sons, Michael (Lindsay), John and Thomas; granddaughter, Hannah; sister and brother.
It was Jim’s wishes that no service be held; however a gathering of friends will be held Thursday, July 12 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Columbus Senior Center located at 16321 Kettle River Blvd. in Columbus.
Posted: 6/27/07
Marilyn “Mim” Hanson
Born July 30, 1933 in Melby, MN.
Hanson was preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Ruth Johnson; and grandson Jay Brian Kaiser Hanson.
She is survived by her husband of 57 years Bruce; children, Mark (Barbara), Michael, Nancy (Dan) Johnson, Cheryl (Allan) Burger, Barbara (John) House, Paige (Joe) Bernier; sisters, Elaine (Les) Webber, Evelye Thomas; brother Rev. Benjamin (Suzanne) Johnson; 20 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; nephews, nieces, cousins and other “children” too numerous to list.
Mim’s life touched many wherever she lived and worked; Melby, Minneapolis, Spring Lake Park, Forest Lake, Lino Lakes, and Vergus, Corrections (Lino Lakes), treatment (New Pioneer House), Social Director and Management of Surfside Seaplane Base, and a member of the Sons of Norway, Vennalag 546, Lindstrom.
She was affectionately known by her family as the estate sale and garage sale queen.
She will be missed.
At the age of 73 she departed on a beautiful sunny afternoon, June 20, 2007, at Surfside Seaplane Base, her home for the last 30 years.
Several float planes were taking off just as though they were taking Mim on her next trip, to Paradise. A peaceful ending, surrounded by her family, to a beautiful life.
Memorial services were held at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Circle Pines. Memorials are preferred to Christina Lake Lutheran in Melby or St. Mark Lutheran Church.
Posted: 6/27/07
Barbara J. Harrer
Barbara J. Harrer, 74, of Forest Lake, died Tuesday, June 19, 2007.
She was preceded in death by husband, Carl; daughter-in-law, Terri; brother, Richard W. Ball.
She is survived by children, Susan (Gordy) Skorseth, Scott and Tom; grandchildren, Jeffrey (Tamara) Ubl, Chad (Val) Ubl, Brian Skorseth, Jeremy (Lisa) Harrer, Jennifer Harrer, Laura and Brandon Harrer; seven great grandchildren; two sisters; one brother and many nieces, nephews and extended family.
The funeral service was held on Saturday, June 23 at Mattson Funeral Home. Burial was at Scandinavian Cemetery, Forest Lake.
Posted: 6/27/07
Frederic W. Hebeisen
Frederic W. Hebeisen, 85, of Forest Lake, died on Monday, June 25, 2007.
He is survived by wife of 61 years Violet; sons Don and Dale (Mary Jo); grandsons Jay (Natalie) and John; brothers Earl, Alloyd and Richard; sisters Valeria, Myra, Marian and Dorothy.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 30 at 11:00 a.m. with a visitation one hour prior at Lord of the Lakes Lutheran Church located at 25402 Itasca Ave., in Forest Lake.
Posted: 6/27/07
Edward E. Locke
Edward Eli Locke, 66, of Scandia, died on Monday, June 18, 2007.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Sam & Lucille; brothers, Wallace Hillman and Fred Locke.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Margie; children, John (Roberta), Christine, Mallory (Mike) Merchlewitz, Jason (Sara), David; grandchildren, Holland, Madison, Sam, Evan, Hailey, Alayna; special nephew, Bill Huard; brother-in-law & sister-in-law, Dick & Karen Field; brothers, Larry (Chris), Tom (Geri), John (Sherrie); sisters, Darlene (Maurice) Huard, Cecelia (Paul) Anderson; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Hillman and Anna Marie Locke; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
A gathering of family and friends was held on Friday, June 22 at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Stacy.
Posted: 6/20/07
Jack D. Robertson
Jack D. Robertson, 80, Grand Portage, formerly of Forest Lake, died Saturday, June 16, 2007.
He is preceded in death by one sister; one brother; son in law Randy Hughes.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years Katherine (Kit); children Anita (Mike) Aljets, Paula (Chuck) Neiman, Mike (Lori) Robertson, Debbie (Bill) Garrison, Pam (Bob) Hughes-Marzolf, Barbara (Ron) Schleicher, Patrick (Christi) Robertson; 17 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; siblings, Corky (Henry) Stevens, Ron (Donna) Anderson; several nieces, nephews, family and friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, June 21, 2007 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 1250 South Shore Drive, Forest Lake.
Visitation will be 9 to 10 a.m., Thursday, June 21 at Mattson Funeral Home located at 343 North Shore Drive in Forest Lake.
Posted: 6/20/07
Dorothy E. Hanson
Dorothy E. Hanson, 85, of Wyoming, died, Sunday, June 17, 2007 at her home.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Madge (Hurst) Cone; sons, Jerome and Duane; grandson Michael; great grandsons Derek and Andrew; brother Stan.
She is survived by her husband of 70 years Melvin; children, Walt (Peggy), Barrett, Sandra (Stan) Mitthun, Burt (Ellen), Danny, Marlean Eiffler, Terry (Jim) Heckel; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren; sisters, Hazel and Florence; several nieces, nephews, family and friends.
A gathering of family and friends will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, June 22 at Mattson Funeral Home, located at 343 North Shore Drive in Forest Lake. Memorials may be directed to the family.
Posted: 6/20/07
John Kunshier
John Kunshier, 52, Menahga, died on Wednesday, June 13, 2007.
He is preceded in death by his parents Dick and Dee Kunshier.
He is survived by sisters Toni (John) Preiner, Gerri (Ben) Hengel, Pat (Gary) Bohnen, Andrea (Greg) Patchin; brothers Mike Kunshier, Joe Kunshier; and many nieces and nephews.
In memory of John, family members and friends will be gathering at Andrea Patchin’s house, located at 1056 SE Bay Drive in Forest Lake, on Saturday, June 30 at 2 p.m.
For more information call Pat Bohnen at 651-462-3092 or Andrea Patchin at 651-464-8230.
Posted: 6/20/07
Mildred I. Schilz
Mildred “Millie” Ilene Schilz, 74, of Hendersonville, TN, formerly of Forest Lake, died Tuesday, June 5, 2007.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene J. Schilz; brother, Gene Leroux.
She is survived by her children: Dave Schilz, Edie Heyer, Mike (Carol Ann) Schilz, Patrick Schilz, and Mark (Paula) Schilz; 11 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; mother, Irene Leroux; brother, Jim Leroux; cousin Ann (Al) Gartman.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, June 9 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Hendersonville.
Posted: 6/20/07
Lillian A. Kunshier
Lillian Anna Kunshier, 86, of Ham Lake, died Monday, June 11, 2007 surrounded by her family.
She was preceded in death by husband, Leonard A. Kunshier; son, Dale Kunshier; daughter, Marlene Kunshier; great grandson, Kolby Kunshier and 10 brothers and sisters.
She is survived by children, Warren (Cheryl) Kunshier, Beverly (Charles) Peterson, Bill (Marge) Kunshier, Patti (Gary) Shipman, Don Kunshier and Jilayne Helmbrecht; 17 grandchildren, Kimberly, Kristin, Kelly, Kara, Joseph, Jonathan, Lisa, Greg, Mark, Gina, Sarah, Tanner, Tara, Jason, Bradley, Jennifer and Jacob; and 20 great grandchildren.
Funeral service were held Thursday, June 14. Interment was at Oak Park Cemetery in Forest Lake.
Posted: 6/20/07
LaVerne M. Graslee
LaVerne Mae Graslee, 73, of Schafer died Monday, June 11, 2007.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Rudolph and Ida Hodel and three brothers, Harold Hodel, Earl Hodel and Arnold Hodel; sister, Leona Johnson and former husband, John H. Graslee, Sr.
She is survived by her children, Jacquelyn (Richard) Wittwer of North Branch, Vicki (Leroy Petry) Graslee of Forest Lake, Kristi Graslee and John H.Graslee, Jr. of Shafer, 6 grandchildren, Brent Wittwer, Erin Wittwer. Dan Tyler, Brittney Tyler, Donovan Graslee and Samantha Graslee, brother, Ronald (Doreen) Hodel; brother-in-law, Cy Johnson and “adopted daughter,” Sherry Cameron; as well as nieces nephews, and a host of friends.
A gathering of friends and family was held on Friday, June 15, 2007 in Forest Lake.
Posted: 6/6/07
Eldon R. Larson
Eldon R. Larson, 84, Wyoming, died Monday, June 4, 2007.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia, of 57 years, his parents Esther and Rudolph, and his sister Phyllis.
He is survived by sister Marlys; sons Jerrell (Carol), Ronald (Penny), William, Richard (Holly); daughter Susan; eight grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and lots of very good friends.
As per his request, no formal services will be performed.
However, a memorial buffet will be held in his honor on Sunday, June 10 at 6609 255th St. N. in Wyoming (Jerry’s house), from noon to 6 p.m.
Posted: 5/30/07
Gary L. Shellenberger
Gary L. Shellenberger, 52, of Wyoming, died on Monday, May 28, 2007.
He is survived by his mother, Lucy Elms; brother, Wayne G. Shellenberger; father, Wayne H. Shellenberger; step-brothers and step-sisters; many uncles and aunts and nieces and nephews along with many good friends and loved ones.
Gary worked at Ace Hardware in Forest Lake and enjoyed visiting with all of the customers.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 31, 2007 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Roberts Family Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred.
Posted: 5/30/07
Margaret A. Olson
Margaret A. (Osterbauer) Olson, 84, Forest Lake, passed away on Wednesday, May 23, 2007.
She is preceded in death by sister, Irene Arcand and brother, Jim Osterbauer.
She is survived by loving husband, Earl B.; children, Dr. Susan M. Olson, Kenneth (Janice); granddaughter, Julia; brothers, Morris, Bob, Ben and Joe Osterbauer; many nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial took place on Friday, May 25 at St. Peter Catholic Church.
Posted: 5/23/07
Amanda L. Berglund
Amanda L. Berglund, 14, Scandia, passed away on Thursday, May 17, 2007.
She is preceded in death by her loving grandpa, Harold Berglund; and uncles, John & James Bronner.
She is survived by loving parents, Bill & Karen; siblings, Alyssa & Andrew; grandparents, Jack & Gloria Bronner and Patricia Berglund; and also many aunts, uncles, cousins, special friends,
and loving dog “Lady.”
Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Taylors Falls on Tuesday, May 22.
Interment was held at St. Francis Xavier Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the family.
Posted: 5/23/07
Michael J. Earnest
Michael John Earnest, 56, of Lindstrom and formerly of St. Paul, passed away Friday, May 18, 2007.
He is survived by wife, Kathy Earnest; son, Tom (Marlene) Dowdle; five grandchildren, Angela (Rick) Carlin, Andy Kirkeby, Aaron Kirkeby, Alicia Dowdle and Alex Dowdle; two great grandchildren, Samantha Carlin and Zackary Carlin; sister, Patricia (Fred) Eckhardt; nieces, Nicole and Beth and other relatives and friends.
Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Peter Catholic Church on Tuesday, May 22.
Friends and family gathered at Roberts Family Funeral Home in Forest Lake prior to the processing to St. Peter Catholic Church.
Graveside rites were held at Calvary Cemetery in Forest Lake. Memorials are preferred.
Posted: 5/23/07
Oscar P. Nicklason
Oscar P. Nicklason, 78, of Forest Lake, formerly of Lindstrom, died Friday, May 18, 2007.
He is preceded in death by his siblings, Ellen, Toni, Verna, David, Edgar, Otto, Gordon, Melvin.
He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years Merriam; children, Gail Nicklason (Carl Peikert Jr.), William Nicklason (Cathy Beil), Leland Nicklason; grandchildren, Angela Nicklason, Joseph Schuneman; great grandson Jon Thomas Johnson Jr.; sisters, Doris, Lillian, JoyAnn; many nieces, nephews and other extended family.
Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, May 22 at Mattson Funeral Home. A private family burial was held at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the family.
Posted: 5/23/07
Jacquelyn J. Smith
Jacquelyn J. Smith, 76, Hugo, passed away on Wednesday, May 16, 2007.
She is survived by Larry, her husband of 57 years; sister Joyce, children Dave (Jane), Sandra (Jerry), Douglas (Anne), Stuart (Tenely), Marjorie (Jack); 11 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
Funeral Services were held on Sunday, May 20 at Christ Lutheran Church in Marine on St. Croix.
Burial was at Fifield Cemetery, Jackson, Michigan.
Memorials may be directed to Heifer International-www.heifer.org.
Posted: 5/16/07
Charles W. Beckman
Charles William Beckman, 71, died Monday, May 14, 2007 at his home in Forest Lake.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Anne Beckman; his daughter, Heidi Beckman of Duluth; step-son, Jason (Lorraine) Haraldson; step-daughter, Amy (Peter) Koegel; grandchildren, Brian and Adam Robertson; step-grandchildren, Tyler Woxland, Hannah and Jared Haraldson and Isabel Koegel; “the son he never had,” Dan Erspamer and nieces and nepehews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernhard and Opal Beckman and his step-sisters.
A visitation with reviewal will be 4-8 p.m., Thursday, May 17at Roberts Family Funeral Home, Forest Lake. A memorial service honoring his life will be at 1:30 p.m., Friday, May 18 at Roberts Family Funeral Home.
Internment will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Forest Lake. Memorials to Forest Lake Masonic Lodge.
Posted: 5/16/07
Helen L. (Leif) Erickson
Helen L. (Lief) Erickson, 88, of Edina, formerly of Forest Lake, died on Wednesday, May 9, 2007.
She was preceded in death by parents Andrew and Anna Erickson and four brothers, three of whom died in their 90s.
She is survived by five nephews and nieces and families.
Funeral services were held on Monday, May 14 at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Bloomington.
Internment was held at the Scandinavian Cemetery in Forest Lake.
Memorials may be directed to Global Health Ministries 7831 Hickory St.,NE, Minneapolis, 55432-2500.
Posted: 5/16/07
Eugene Guttsen
Eugene “Gene” Guttsen, 75, of Forest Lake, died Monday, May 14, 2007.
He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Marilynn Fertch.
He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Joyce; daughter, Kerri (Randy) Johnson; son, Kenneth (Sue); grandchildren, Chantel and Amber Johnson, Bradley and Mikayla Guttsen; great granddaughter, Kendra Kvale; sister, Phylliss (George) Shepherd; brother, Wayne (Sue); and brother-in-law, Wes (Karen) Fertch.
Memorial service was held on Wednesday, May 16 at Crossroads Evangelical Covenant Church
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Alzheimer’s Association, Crossroads Covenant Church Kitchen, or donor’s favorite charity.
Posted: 5/16/07
Elmer D. Solem Jr.
Elmer D. Solem, Jr., 78, of Port Charlotte, FL, formerly of Forest Lake, died Tuesday, May 8, 2007.
He is survived by his daughters, Rebecca Johnson of Forest Lake, Cheryl Simpson of Chisago City, son, Douglas of Port Charlotte; sister, Emmy Jasperson of Maplewood; brothers, Edward of Port Charlotte; Warren of Cambridge; nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife Dolores and daughter Sue Kotzer.
Arrangements by National Cremation Society of Port Charlotte.
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