Obituaries

Charlene Armstrong

Charlene Armstrong

Nov 13, 2012

Charlene Marie Armstrong (nee Wadick), age 76, went peacefully to heaven on Tuesday November 13, 2012. She was a long time resident of Lindstrom, originally from Ogden, Kansas. She was a retired school bus driver for Chisago Lakes Area Schools. Preceded in death by her parents Clementina and James, and brothers Donald and Richard. Charlene is survived by her love...

Larry Bartels

Larry Bartels

Nov 10, 2012

Larry Bartels, age 74 , of Hugo. Devoted Husband, Father, Grandfather. Passed away peacefully at home while surrounded by his family on Saturday, November 10, 2012 from Alzheimer's. He is preceded in death by his parents, Hank and Martha; brother, Leroy. He will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 50 years, Marcia; children, Kurt (Sherry), Joelle (Jay) Roberts;...

Helen Crockett

Helen Crockett

Nov 9, 2012

Helen G. Crockett, age 100 of Hugo, Minnesota formerly Long Beach, California passed away Friday, November 9, 2012. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gene; and daughter, Norma Deem. She is survived by her son-in-law, Bob Deem; grandchildren, Brian (Sherri) Deem, Leslie (Peter) Schroeder, Natalie (Michael Gunderson, Karen (Greg) Gorbatenko; 12 Great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Bernice Wade. Funeral...

Darlene Rogstad

Darlene Rogstad

Nov 8, 2012

Darlene "Yogi" Rogstad, age 76 of Stacy, Minnesota died November 8, 2012. "Yogi" was born September 9, 1936 to Victor and Anna (Lunzar) Dunaski in St. Paul, Minnesota. She is survived by her loving husband, Norman "Rocky"; son, Dean (Kelly); granddaughters Amanda, Samantha and great-granddaughter Audriana; Daughter Sharon (Bucko); Daughter Colleen (John) and Daughter Linda (Rick); Brother Len (Pat); Sister...

William Robinson, Jr

William Robinson, Jr

Nov 6, 2012

William "Bill" H. Robinson Jr. age 70 of Forest Lake; formerly of Saint Joseph, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at Birchwood Health Care Center. Bill was born December 3, 1941 in St. Joseph, Missouri, the son of William and Rev. Juanita "Peggy" Robinson. He graduated from Benton High School and was a proud member of the...

Frank Pechaver

Frank Pechaver

Nov 5, 2012

Frank Allen Pechaver, age 57 of Wyoming, Minnesota, Beloved Husband and Father, passed away at home on November 5, 2012, with his wife by his side, after a courageous battle with cancer. Preceded in death by father, Frank Joseph Pechaver. Survived by Cheryl, his wife of 33 years; mother, Florence Pechaver; sons, Allen (Kris), J.C. (special friend Stephanie); grandchildren, Ben,...

Daniel Johnston

Daniel Johnston

Nov 5, 2012

Dan E. Johnston, age 69 of Scandia, Minnesota passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 5, 2012. Dan was the retired owner of Precision Bilt Blocks Inc., in New Brighton, Minnesota. Dan was a prolific writer and in his later years pursued this gift extensively through writing a novel and contributing to his website of thephoenixcovenant.com. He loved the outdoors and...

Richard II

Richard II

Nov 4, 2012

Larson, Richard (Dick), age 77, formerly of Forest Lake and St. Paul, MN, passed away November 4, 2012 in Oceanside, CA of heart disease. He was born August 13, 1935 to Richard & Esther (Sattervall) Larson in Minneapolis, MN.He served in the US Navy from 1953-57 Dick received his B.S. in Education from MN State University, Mankato in 1961. He...

Joyce Anderson

Joyce Anderson

Nov 3, 2012

Joyce Anderson, age 84, of Wyoming, Minnesota, formerly of South St. Paul, died peacefully on Saturday, November 3, 2012. Joyce had been a librarian at Henry Sibley Sr. High School for 15 years. Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 60 years, Edward; parents, Albert & Hazel Anderson ; son, Brian; infant daughter, Barbara; and an infant son. She...

Martha Pitschka

Martha Pitschka

Oct 27, 2012

Martha Pitschka, age 98, formerly of Forest Lake, died peacefully on Saturday, October 27, 2012. Martha was born on July 8, 1914 in Fairbank, Iowa, the daughter of Walter and Maude (Russell) Webb. As a teenager, the family moved to the Bethel area. She was united in marriage to Harold W. Anderson and they later moved to Forest Lake where...

Roy Lendt

Roy Lendt

Oct 26, 2012

Roy Lendt, 84 of Wyoming, Minnesota passed away on October 26, 2012. Roy was born in Wyoming, MN on April 13, 1928. Included in Roy's life achievements were building many homes in the Wyoming/Chisago area, farming, green housing and starting the Lendt Pumpkin Patch. Roy was survived his wife of 60+ years, Annabel Nygren Lendt; their three children, daughter, Vicki...

Marion Berndt

Marion Berndt

Oct 26, 2012

Marion D. Berndt, age 84 of Columbus, Minnesota; formerly of Addison, Illinois, died peacefully on Friday, October 26, 2012. She is survived by her four loving children; many other family and friends. Funeral Services to celebrate her life will be celebrated in her hometown of Addison. Funeral Home: Mattson Funeral Home 343 North Shore Drive Forest Lake, MN US 55025...

Duane Laseski

Duane Laseski

Oct 24, 2012

Duane J. Laseski, age 85, of Forest Lake, died Wednesday, October 24, 2012, at Birchwood Health Care Center after a period of declining health. Duane, or "Dewey" as he was known to many, was born in Little Falls, Minnesota, on February 3, 1927, to Frank and Esther (Krause) Laseski. He married Rosemary R. Niedzielski on September 5, 1951. He was...

Lila Radtke

Lila Radtke

Oct 23, 2012

Lila D. Radtke, age 93 of Stacy, Minnesota and formerly of Munising, Michigan, died peacefully on Tuesday, October 23, 2012. She will be dearly missed by her sons, Charles and Donald; many other family and friends. Private family services for Lila will be held in Michigan. Funeral Home: Mattson Funeral Home 343 North Shore Drive Forest Lake, MN US 55025...

Jeanne McMurray

Jeanne McMurray

Oct 23, 2012

Jeanne M. McMurray(Hammersten) Loving Wife, Mother and Friend Age 62, Of Columbus, Minnesota, died on October 23, 2012. Preceded in death by her father, Jack Hammersten; grandparents, Ada & Dan Wynn, Alma & Byron Hammersten. She is survived by Craig, her husband of 25 years; sons, Jack and Tony; mother, Ruth Hammersten; sisters, Jan Wolke, Joan Finkelson; aunts, Helen Hammersten,...

Geoffrey Mitchell

Geoffrey Mitchell

Oct 22, 2012

Geoffrey "Jeff" Mitchell, age 56, of Scandia, passed away on October 22, 2012. Preceded in death by mother, Irene; step-mother, Ruby; step-sister, Sandy; and grandparents. He is survived by his father, Richard; siblings, Sue (Dan) Knefelkamp, George, Phyllis (Mike) Bussian, Anita (Jay) Theel, Mary Scullen; nieces, nephews and friends. Jeff was a 30+ year employee of Canadian Pacific Railroad. He...

Theodore Montean

Theodore Montean

Oct 22, 2012

Theodore S. "Ted" Montean, age 86, of Forest Lake, died Monday, October 22, 2012. He was a proud veteran and US Army Ranger. He worked for over 45 years at NSP as a utility worker. He is preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Elsie; wife, Marian; grandson, Shawn Schmidt; siblings, George, Marie, Virginia. He is survived by his...

Shirley West

Shirley West

Oct 18, 2012

Shirley Marie West, age 85, Lifelong Wyoming Resident Passed peacefully, surrounded by her family on October 18, 2012. Shirley was a devoted mom, grandma, great grandma, sister, and friend. She loved her family, church and friends more than anything. Shirley will be greatly missed by her children, Marie Hanson, Jim (Dorothy), Dave (Cathy), Sue (Jim) Fraley, Doug (Dori); 12 grandchildren;...

Darcie Bass

Darcie Bass

Oct 18, 2012

Darcie Gwen Bass, age 59 Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother Of Forest Lake, passed away, Thursday, October 18, 2012 after a brave and heartbreaking battle with Creutzfeldt-Jacob disease. She was diagnosed in November 2011 with this rare and terminal disease that progressed rapidly and ended her life much too soon. Darcie graduated from Minneota High School in 1970. She attended Southwest...

Steven Metcalf

Steven Metcalf

Oct 16, 2012

Steven W. Metcalf, born Aug. 6, 1950, died suddenly but peacefully at his home On October 16, 2012. He was a loving dad to his two daughters and a caring friend. He proudly served his country in the Vietnam War. The funeral at Fort Snelling will be private. Funeral Home: Mattson Funeral Home 343 North Shore Drive Forest Lake, MN...