Obituaries

Janice Stewart

Janice Stewart

Oct 23, 2013

Janice A. Stewart, age 73 of Forest Lake, formerly of Proctor, Minnesota, died Wednesday, October 23, 2013 following a brief illness. Jan was born December 9, 1939 in Cloquet, Minnesota, the daughter of Alven and Agnes (Harms) Wedlund. She graduated from Proctor High School, Class of 1957. She was united in marriage to Thomas Stewart on July 9, 1960. They...

Judith Wilkinson

Judith Wilkinson

Oct 20, 2013

Judith Pearl Wilkinson, age 95, of Hugo, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 20, 2013. Judy was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 55 years, Clifford L. Wilkinson; one daughter, Judy Wilkinson; one grandson; one great granddaughter; three brothers and one sister. Judy is survived by her son, Sheldon Wilkinson; her three daughters, Colleen (Peter)...

Craig Andersen

Craig Andersen

Oct 17, 2013

Craig G. Andersen, age 73, passed away on October 17, 2013 after a courageous battle with lymphoma. Craig is survived by his loving wife, Elaine; his children, Randy, Linda and Mark; eight grandchildren; four great grandchildren and his brother, Douglas. Craig was a respected architect and in his later years, he was an architectural consultant and a member of the...

Robert Johnson

Robert Johnson

Oct 15, 2013

Robert A. Johnson, age 86, of Scandia, Minnesota, died, peacefully on Tuesday, October 15, 2013. He is preceded in death by his parents, Victor and Mary; wife, June Johnson; siblings, Howard, Milton, Marvin, LaVerne, Arnold, Paul, Donna Houle. He is survived by his children, Scott Johnson, Shelley (Mark) McShannon, Kent Johnson; beloved grandchildren, Joelle Marier, Christine Marier, Daniel Johnson, Madyson...

Jean Smith

Jean Smith

Oct 15, 2013

Jean P. Smith, age 98, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, formerly of Chicago, Illinois, died, peacefully, Tuesday, October 15, 2013. Jean was born, April 19, 1915 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Alexander and Olga Pemenko. She lived most of her life in the Chicago area, before relocating throughout the country with her daughter and son. Jean loved traveling and most...

Robert Sonmor

Robert Sonmor

Oct 15, 2013

Robert E. Sonmor, age 72, of Pine City, formerly of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 15, 2013. Bob had a love for telling stories and jokes, using his talent to make people laugh and brighten their day. He had a way of including everyone in everything he did, making sure they felt special in...

Michael Bingham

Michael Bingham

Oct 14, 2013

Michael L. Bingham, age 62, of Forest Lake, Minnesota passed away on Monday, October 14, 2013. Michael was born August 24, 1951 to Harold and Delores (Paulbeck) Bingham in St. Paul, Minnesota. He is survived by loving wife, Sharon of 40 years; children, Ken, Sheri, Chris, Kelly, Kim; nine grandchildren; three great grandchildren; brother, Mark; aunt, Gerri. Family and Friends...

Alice Johnson

Alice Johnson

Oct 12, 2013

Alice Ann Johnson, age 59, of Waverly, Tennessee, formerly of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died Saturday, October 12, 2013 at her home. Alice was a graduate of Forest Lake High School, class of 1972. Alice was a devoted Army Mom. She was a member of Friendship World Outreach and enjoyed doing arts and crafts, painting and knitting. She is preceded in...

Kelley Fitzgerald

Kelley Fitzgerald

Oct 10, 2013

Kelley A. Fitzgerald, age 50, of North Branch, Minnesota; formerly of Amelia, Ohio, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 10, 2013. Kelley and her husband, Jerry, moved from Ohio in 2004 and made their home in Minnesota. Kelley enjoyed spending time in Duluth, where she could kayak on the shores of Lake Superior, snowshoe throughout the woods or just be in...

Mary Erickson

Mary Erickson

Oct 8, 2013

Mary C. Erickson, age 84, of Marine on St. Croix, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, October 8, 2013. Mary was born on August 22, 1929 in Minneapolis, MN to her parents, Ralph and Mildred Strom. Mary was a beloved wife, mother, grandma and great grandma. Among the love she shared for her family and spending time...

Michelle Kaiser

Michelle Kaiser

Oct 8, 2013

Michelle Mary Kaiser Mother and daughter together again Age 51 Born on October 19, 1961. Passed away on October 8, 2013. Michelle was the proud mother of her son PFC Marine Corps David Clinton Lee Olson. She is survived by her son, David Olson; her father, Ambrose Kaiser; her brothers, Mike, Greg and John Kaiser; her sisters, Cheryl Peterson and...

Chester Parrish

Chester Parrish

Oct 6, 2013

Chester B. Parrish, age 92, died on October 6, 2013 in North Branch. Born in Duluth, MN, to Mabel (née Sanford) and John Parrish. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII in the Pacific Theater. He married Dorothy Beasley and together they farmed for many years in Rush City and then owned and operated "Chet's Service and Repair" in...

Arlynn Christenson

Arlynn Christenson

Oct 2, 2013

Arlynn "A.C." Christenson, age 76, of Linwood Township, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 2, 2013 with his family by his side. A.C. was born on January 28, 1937 in Evansville, Minnesota to his parents, Arlie and Amy Christenson. He graduated from Battle Lake High School in Battle Lake, Minnesota in 1955. A.C. served in the United States Army from...

Harry Jensen

Harry Jensen

Sep 26, 2013

Harry P. Jensen, age 85, of Forest Lake, died peacefully on Thursday, September 26, 2013 with his family by his side. He is preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Lucille; wife, Twylah; brothers, Dale and Kermit; brother-in-law, Al Watten; sister-in-law, Janet Jensen. He is survived by his son, Steve (Barb) Jensen; grandson, Nick Jensen; siblings, Art (Joann) Jensen,...

Carol Preisler

Carol Preisler

Sep 25, 2013

Carol J. Preisler, age 80, of Forest Lake, Minnesota passed away in the loving arms of her daughters Jody and Wendy on Wednesday, September 25, 2013. She is preceded in death by her parents, Vera and Ellis Bloom; her son, Scott and her beloved husband, best friend and soul mate, Ted R. Preisler. Carol grew up in the Chisago City,...

Betty Morris

Betty Morris

Sep 23, 2013

Betty Morris, age 68 of St. Anthony, died peacefully on Monday, September 23, 2013. She is preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and June Simmer; granddaughter, Miranda Morris; brother, Robert Simmer. She is survived by her children, Curt (Jean), Dave (Patricia); grandchildren, Nadine (Dave) Henrich, Neil Morris, Eric Morris; great grandchildren, Ava Henrich, Jayden Henrich; siblings, Linda Dennelly, Gregory...

Lorraine Lang

Lorraine Lang

Sep 22, 2013

Lorraine M. Lang, age 87, of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, September 22, 2013. Lorraine was born on February 22, 1926, in St. Paul, Minnesota to her parents, Harvey and Martha Boyd. Her family moved to Lexington, Minnesota when Lorraine was ten years old. She attended District 48 Country School, where in the fourth...

Barbara Bridgeman

Barbara Bridgeman

Sep 17, 2013

Barbara Bridgeman, age 81, of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on September 17, 2013. Barb was born on March 14, 1932 in Zumbrota, Minnesota to her parents, Sylvester and Loretta Ewer. Barb was a beloved mother and grandmother and had a strong love for cats. She will be missed by her family and friends....

Richard Holl

Richard Holl

Sep 16, 2013

Richard Kevin Holl "Rick", age 61 Formerly of Roseville, MN Passed away September 16, 2013 at his home in New York City "Manhattan" NY. Rick was a 33 year employee of NW/Delta. He was preceded in death by father Richard J Holl. Survived and dearly missed by his spouse and partner of 22 years Joseph Antee, mother Lorraine (nee Winters)...

Dorothy Bluhm

Dorothy Bluhm

Sep 14, 2013

Dorothy M. Bluhm, age 89 of Forest Lake, died peacefully while surrounded by her family on Saturday, September 14, 2013 at Birchwood Health Care Center. Dorothy was a loving Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Friend who enjoyed spending time with her family. When the family was together, they enjoyed being on the pontoon, playing cards and creating memories. Dorothy is...