Obituaries
Gary Johnson
Dec 26, 2013
Gary Johnson, age 66, of Forest Lake, Minnesota passed away Thursday, December 26, 2013. Gary was born August 27, 1947 in Willmar, Minnesota to George and Jane (Halvorson) Johnson. Gary proudly served his country in the United States Army. He will be missed by his wife, Lorrita "Rita"; daughter, Britta; four legged buddy "Missy"; mother, Jane Johnson; siblings Gregg (Susan)...
Dorothy Houle
Dec 25, 2013
Dorothy A. Houle, age 96 of Forest Lake, died peacefully on Christmas Day. Dorothy was born July 9, 1917 in Forest Lake, Minnesota, the daughter of John and Frances (Grundtner) Grieman. She graduated from Forest Lake High School, Class of 1935. She was united in marriage to Mark G. Houle in September 9, 1937. Dorothy was a member of The...
Lawrence Anderson
Dec 25, 2013
Lawrence Raymond Anderson, age 74, of Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota, died accidentally on Christmas Day 2013. He will be remembered as a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother. He is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Virginia Anderson; son, Keith Wild Jr., brother, Lance Anderson. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Donna-his "Little Dutch Lady";...
Shirley Ahlm
Dec 22, 2013
Shirley Delores Ahlm, age 93, Scandia, died Sunday, December 22, 2013. Shirley was born to Carl and Hazel Holm on October 20, 1920 in Scandia, Minnesota. She attended Goose Lake Elementary School and graduated from Osceola High School. Shirley married Wallace Ahlm on April 7, 1946. She attended business school and worked as the secretary/treasurer at the Scandia Mercantile and...

Patricia Rath
Dec 20, 2013
Patricia A. Rath, age 71 Of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died while surrounded by her family on Friday, December 20, 2013. She was an employee of Country Home Bakery for 21 years. She is preceded in death by her husband, Paul; brother, Jerry Blattner. She is survived by her children, Pete (Chris) Rath, Pam (Jeff) Vollhaber; grandchildren, Michael Rath, Ashley (Jeremy)...

Richard Hoffman
Dec 18, 2013
Richard Hoffman, age 74 of Chisago City, Minnesota, formerly of Saint Paul, Minnesota died, Wednesday, December 18, 2013. Richard was born September 25, 1939 in Saint Paul, Minnesota the son of Roy and Grace (Griffith) Hoffman. He attended Harding High School in Saint Paul. He was united in marriage to Joyce Keenan during a ceremony in Iowa. Together they owned...
Andrew Nerhus
Dec 17, 2013
Andrew Nerhus, age 65 of Forest Lake, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 17, 2013. Andy was born, January 10, 1948 in Windom, Minnesota, the son of Arthur and Lois (Olson) Nerhus. He graduated from Storden High School, Class of 1966. Following graduation, he furthered his education at Augsburg College, the Air Force Academy and graduated from the University of Minnesota...
Roberta Vruno
Dec 14, 2013
Roberta "Bobbi" Balzer Vruno, age 60, of Saint Paul, Minnesota, died peacefully while surrounded by her family and friends on Saturday, December 14, 2013, following a lengthy battle with Lyme Disease. Bobbi is survived by her daughters, Angie Vruno, Cassy (Chad Leohr) Vruno; grandchildren, Lexi Vruno and Dominik Blanchet; siblings, Chuck (Brenda) Balzer, Julie (Larry) Braun, Marvy (John) Cotrell, Rick...
Marjorie Olson
Dec 11, 2013
Marjorie F. Olson, age 69, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, passed peacefully into the arms of our Lord on Wednesday, December 11, 2013. Marjorie will be remembered as a beloved wife, cherished mother and loving grandmother. She is preceded in death by her parents, Warren and Arlene (Ronning) Clasen. Marjorie is survived by her husband, Robert K. Olson; sons, Kevin (Christi)...
Yvonne Johnson
Dec 9, 2013
Yvonne M. Johnson, age 77 of North Oaks, Minnesota, died peacefully on December 9, 2013 at her home while surrounded by her loving family. Yvonne was born August 23, 1936 in Saint Paul, Minnesota the daughter of Frank and Vera (Lundt) Nuebel. She was raised in the Rice and University area of Saint Paul, where she attended Mechanic Arts. Following...
Donald Solsrud
Dec 6, 2013
Donald R. Solsrud, age 75, of Forest Lake, died, Friday, December 6, 2013. Don proudly served our country in the United States Air Force. He retired from Puglesa Company after many years of service. He is preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Rose. He is survived by his wife, Linda; sons, John (Anne), Victor, Eric; grandsons, Devon, Adam,...

Troy Sullivan
Dec 4, 2013
Troy Dean Sullivan, age 49, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died, December 4, 2013. He is preceded in death by his mother, Diane. He is survived by his children, Rayland and Benjamin; wife, Patty; father, Charles; three brothers, one sister, their spouses and many family and friends that will truly miss him. Troy was born in Denver, Colorado on August 17,...
Kenneth Banta
Dec 2, 2013
Kenneth Banta, age 86, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died suddenly on December 2, 2013 at his home. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Ken was born December 29, 1927 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. At the age of 11, his parents relocated to Arlington, Virginia. His grandparents had a farm in Wyoming and he spent the summers there. Ken served...
Gary Murphy
Dec 1, 2013
Gary B. Murphy, age 71, of Lindstrom, Minnesota died December 1, 2013. Gary proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was a 30 plus year employee of the railroad. Preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Agnes (Dailey) Murphy; siblings Dorothy Klock, Don, and Lois Medina. Gary will be missed by his wife of 48 years,...
Paul Fish
Nov 28, 2013
Paul C. Fish, Retired Master Gunnery Sgt., age 67, of Stacy, Minnesota, passed away on November 28, 2013. Paul was a dedicated Marine, husband, father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his brother, Jack and his sister, Jean. Paul is survived by his wife, Marge; four sons, Joe (Janna), Larry (Cindy), Mike (Christina) and Jeff; eleven grandchildren, Daniel,...
William Hanna
Nov 27, 2013
William Lawrence Hanna, age 77, of Wyoming (Linwood Township), passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, November 27, 2013. Bill, Korean War Veteran, Teamster Retiree and Milwaukee Railroad Detective will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 48 years, Judy; children, Terry (Denise), Billy, Mick, Tim (Jennifer) and Tony; grandchildren, Nicholas, Tarah, Joey, Jessica, David (Jaqueline), Lianna, Tyler...
Ruby Remick
Nov 27, 2013
Ruby E. Remick, age 95, of Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota, died November 27th, 2013. She was a kind woman, loved by all who knew her. Ruby was what you might call a "spitfire." She had a love for life and made everyone around her feel like the most important person. Ruby was preceded in death by her loving husband...
Joseph Schoenberger
Nov 26, 2013
Joseph C. Schoenberger, age 92 , of Forest Lake, died November 26, 2013. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ethel and eight siblings. He is survived by his daughter, Sandra (Dennis) Bingen, son, John "Jack"; grandchildren, Jennifer (Stephen) Buck, Shawn (Heather), Ryan, Kelsey Johnson; five great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December...
Harlan Krinke
Nov 25, 2013
Harlan L. Krinke, age 80, of Marine on St. Croix, died peacefully after complications from organ failure on November 25, 2013, on what would be he and his beloved wife, Dorothy's 56th wedding anniversary. Some say he died of a broken heart. Harlan is survived by his wife, Dorothy; two daughters, Dawn (Mark) McGinley and Tara (Chris) Thompson; two sons,...
David Peterson
Nov 23, 2013
David "Woody" Peterson, age 62, of Mounds View, formerly of Forest Lake, died, unexpectedly on Saturday, November 23, 2013. David was a graduate of Forest Lake High School, Class of 1969. He worked for many years as a RV Master Technician at North Country RV, Ham Lake. David was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Mildred (Nelson) Peterson;...
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