Obituaries

Bruce Lawrence

Bruce Lawrence

Jan 21, 2014

Bruce J. Lawrence, age 69, of Forest Lake, died Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at the University of Minnesota Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his parents, Edmund and Elizabeth (Kilduff) Lawrence; sons, Richard; sister, Betty Wood. He will be dearly missed by his beloved wife, Prudence; daughters, Lisa (Glen) Wagner, Lorrie (Matt) Lawrence; grandson, Joshua; eight siblings; other...

Beatrice Fingal

Beatrice Fingal

Jan 21, 2014

Beatrice E. Fingal, age 96 of Wyoming, died January 21, 2014. She is preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Dora (Dahl) Holmquist; husband, Arnold; siblings, Norman, Raymond, Marjorie Fingal, Geneva Hans. She is survived by her children, Renee (Keith) Mercil, Gerald (Donna) Fingal; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; other loving family and friends. Funeral Services will be held at...

Dorothea Toft

Dorothea Toft

Jan 15, 2014

Dorothea A. Toft, age 90 of Minneapolis, passed away January 15, 2014. She is preceded in death by her husband, Paul; son, Thomas; daughter-in-law, Terri. She is survived by her children, David (Flora), Richard, Ruth Wergin, Stephen (Cindy); eight grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; sisters, Charlotte, Freida, Harriet; other extended family. Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January...

Dick Anderberg

Dick Anderberg

Jan 7, 2014

Richard "Dick" Anderberg, age 72 of Forest Lake, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 07, 2014 following a short battle with cancer. Dick was born December 25, 1941 in Staples, Minnesota the son of Ernest and Muriel (Hammond) Anderberg. Dick was employed in highway construction his entire life, he enjoyed hunting and track and field sports. He is preceded in death...

Annamae Johnson

Annamae Johnson

Jan 3, 2014

Annamae Rose Lynn Johnson infant daughter of Tanja and Roy Johnson was born silently, Friday, January 3, 2014 at Fairview Lakes Medical Center, Wyoming, Minnesota. She was greeted in Heaven by her brother, Charlies James Folk; grandfather, Daniel Selix; great grandparents, Rudy Jensen, Harold Selix, Grace Selix, Lyle Schulz. She will be dearly missed by her beloved parents, Tanja and...

Jess Buske

Jess Buske

Jan 2, 2014

The Lord wrapped his arms around Jess Buske, age 56 of Linwood Township, Minnesota, on January 2, 2014 and took him to Heaven. Jess was a proud family man above all, spending quality time with his family and friends whenever possible. His passions also included fishing, poker, hunting, and traveling. Jess loved the great outdoors, spending many hours enjoying his...

Sullivan Lord

Sullivan Lord

Jan 1, 2014

Sullivan Lyle Lord was born into the arms of Jesus on January 1, 2014. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Michael Fox. He will be forever loved and cherished by his parents, Reed and McCala Lord; brothers, Sawyer and Hudson; maternal grandparents, Wanda Paske and Scott "Roy" Ronnigen; paternal grandparents, Thomas and Suzanne Lord; maternal great grandparents,...

Theresa Harri

Theresa Harri

Dec 31, 2013

Theresa Justine Harri, age 91, of Chisago City, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2013. Theresa was born on April 21, 1922 in Ely, Minnesota, the daughter of Matt and Anna Stukel. Theresa is survived by one daughter, Kate Harri; Kate's two children, Sarah and Adam Fowler and one son, John Harri and his family. Theresa is preceded in...

Robert Norton

Robert Norton

Dec 31, 2013

Robert W. Norton, age 98, of Wyoming, Minnesota passed away on December 31, 2013. He was born on September 8, 1915 to Walter and Bertha in Afton, Iowa. Robert was a loving husband of 70 years, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend to many. Robert lived through the Great Depression, during which he put himself through college, becoming a licensed...

Daniel Bever

Daniel Bever

Dec 28, 2013

Daniel A. Bever, age 81, of Marine on St. Croix, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on December 28, 2013. Dan graduated from Forest Lake HS, the University of St. Thomas, St. Paul and received advanced degrees from the University of Minnesota and Mankato State University, with majors in social science, education, and high school administration. Daniel taught and...

Gary Johnson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...