Obituaries

Ruth Neil

Ruth Neil

Oct 15, 2012

Ruth Joann Neil, age 95, formerly of Roseville, MN Our loving mother passed away peacefully on Monday, October 15, 2012. Preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Ida Ehrich; husband, Perry Sr.; sisters, Louise and Leila. Survived by her loving children, Carol (Joe) Willmon, Butch (Eileen) Neil, Linda (Bill) Holmes, Paul (Diane) Neil, Lynnette (Paul) Bergman; twelve grandchildren 16...

Karyn Miller

Karyn Miller

Oct 10, 2012

Karyn Miller, age 73, of Forest Lake, Minnesota started dancing on the streets of gold with Jesus her savior on October 10, 2012. Karyn was born October 13, 1938 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Louie and Bernice (Green) Fredericks. Karyn is preceded in death by her husband, Richard. She is survived by brother, Michael (Mary Lee) Fredericks; sister-in-law, Judy (Jim)...

Richard Buehre

Richard Buehre

Oct 8, 2012

Richard P. Buehre, age 89, of Wyoming, died on October 8, 2012. Dick was a decorated US Army Ranger, serving during WWII. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Lola; children, Linda Dow, Ernest Switzer, Michael (Diane) Switzer, Lolita (Charlie) Rheault, Frieda Buehre, Rebecca (Jeffrey) Bracht, Richard A. (Nancy Hoyt Buehre)Buehre; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great...

Phyllis Gardner

Phyllis Gardner

Oct 7, 2012

Phyllis (Pedersen)Gardner, age 70, of Cambridge, formerly of Foley, died on October 7, 2012. Preceded in death by husband, Gerald; parents, Loraine & Lydia Pedersen; brothers, Kenneth, Duane, Harley. She is survived by her siblings, Jeanette Johnson, Floyd (Edelgard), Harold (Gloria); and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial service 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 14, 2012 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North...

Nance Seip-Scianna

Nance Seip-Scianna

Oct 6, 2012

Nance Jo Seip-Scianna of Forest Lake, MN died peacefully with her family on October 06th, 2012 after a long heart-wrenching battle of small cell carcinoma. Nance was born September 28, 1957 in Minneapolis, MN. She is the youngest of two born to Robert and Elaine Seip, who settled their family in Braham, Minnesota. While growing up, Nance attended and graduated...

Violet Swanson

Violet Swanson

Oct 5, 2012

Violet Swanson, age 94 Beloved Mother and Grandmother Longtime Forest Lake and Danbury, WI resident, Vi passed away on October 5, 2012 after a short, peaceful time. She was a well known farmer and bus driver in Forest Lake. Preceded in death by husband, Melvin. She is survived by her children, Darrell (Diane), Richard (Bonnie), Danna Feldmann, Dolly Gardner; nine...

Stella Colberg

Stella Colberg

Oct 2, 2012

Stella P. Colberg Age 97 Longtime Forest Lake resident Passed away on October 2, 2012. Stella spent her past 2 ½ years, joyfully, at the Meadows on Fairview Assisted Living in Wyoming. She was a longtime member of Wyoming United Methodist Church. Stella volunteered at Birchwood Health Care Center and Community Helping hand for most of her retired years, and...

Ella Martin

Ella Martin

Oct 1, 2012

Ella M. Martin Beloved Wife, Mother, and Grandmother, age 86, Longtime Forest Lake resident. Ella was hospitalized unexpectedly, but passed peacefully with family at her side on October 1, 2012. Preceded in death by parents, Oscar & Mabel Mitchell; brother, Robert. She is survived by James, her husband of 61 years; children, Craig (Julie), Todd (Robin), Carol (Dan) Keene; seven...

Theresa Stark

Theresa Stark

Sep 26, 2012

Theresa Stark, age 85 of Forest Lake, Minnesota passed away peacefully on September 26, 2012. Theresa was born on July 27, 1927 in Forest Lake to Carl and Millie (Williams) Stark. Theresa was a longtime employee of the City of Forest Lake. She is preceded in death by her two brothers. She is survived by her sister, Marilyn (Leo) Weix;...

Bianca Kretsch

Bianca Kretsch

Sep 23, 2012

Bianca Marilyn Kretsch was born silently with beautiful angel wings on Sunday, September 23, 2012. She will be loved for all eternity by her parents, Josh and Sabrina Kretsch; siblings, Braydon Lenahan, Hailey and Jaden Kretsch; grandparents, Melissa and Paul Zeitz, Debi and Ken Haller, Brad and Kellie Kretsch; great grandparents, Linda Geistfeld, Gary and Kathy Zeitz, Donna and Gary...

Donald Bachman

Donald Bachman

Sep 22, 2012

Donald E. Bachman, age 75, of Wyoming, passed away with family at his side on Sept. 22, 2012. Preceded in death by daughter, Patty Morrissey. He is survived by Iola, his wife of 51 years; sons, Michael (Tammi), Mark, Shawn (Crystal); 10 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; 3 brothers; 2 sisters; numerous nieces and nephews; and beloved dog, Rebate. Don was...

Victor Trombley

Victor Trombley

Sep 22, 2012

Victor "Jerry" Florein Trombley Dec. 8, 1931-Sept. 22, 2012 Born in Georgetown, Wisconsin Loving husband of Carol, father of Donna (Dave) Carpentier, Judy (Jeff) Linnerooth, Laurie (Mark) Manders; grandfather of Shannon (Brian), Sara, Brian, Brad, Angela, Kyle and Kerri; also survived by siblings, Herb (Irene), Dude (Marlys) Trombley and Celeste Jensen; many cousins, nieces and nephews. Decorated Purple Heart Veteran...

Millie Legus

Millie Legus

Sep 22, 2012

Mildred "Millie" Legus, age 77, of Stacy, passed peacefully at home after a long battle with cancer on September 22, 2012. Grew up in St. Paul, Graduated from Murray High School and University of Minnesota. Married John Legus April 6, 1957 and they were blessed with 3 loving children. She enjoyed travel, working at Forest Lake Pizza Hut, volunteering at...

Lillian Pepin

Lillian Pepin

Sep 18, 2012

Lillian E. Pepin, longtime resident of Forest Lake, Minnesota. 9/18/1909 – 9/18/2012 She passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family on the morning of her 103rd birthday. She is preceded in death by her parents, Reiel and Alida (Ellefson) Johnson; husband, Kenneth "Bud" H. Pepin; nine siblings. She will be dearly missed by her children, Jerome (Roberta), Gregory (Karen)...

Michael Richter

Michael Richter

Sep 17, 2012

Michael Scott Richter, age 58, of East Bethel Passed away from cancer on Sept. 17 2012, while surrounded by family and friends. Preceded in death by father, Raymond Richter; brother, John Richter; former wife, Debra Richter. Survived by best friend, Dewayne Vargus; mother, Donna Richter; son, Eric Richter; siblings, Sharon (Dennis) Ferguson, Keith (Debbie) Richter, Nancy (Dave) Emmons; grandchildren, nieces...

Robert Mohr

Robert Mohr

Sep 17, 2012

Robert D. "Papa" Mohr, age 73 of Columbus, died peacefully and went to meet his Lord and Savior while surrounded by his loving family on Monday, September 17, 2012 following a brief battle with cancer. Bob was born March 23, 1939 in Harris, Minnesota the son of Robert and Marion (Carlson) Mohr. He proudly served our country in the United...

Deborah Waldoch

Deborah Waldoch

Sep 16, 2012

Deborah J. Waldoch Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother Age 54, of Lino Lakes, passed away on Sept. 16, 2012 after a battle with cancer. Preceded in death by father, Ray Arnold; grandmother, June Richards; grandfather, Melvin Melgaard. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Daniel; children, Nichole (Jon) Stevenson, Daniel (Kelly), Theresa (fiancé, Josh Baumann); grandchildren, Bradley, Owen, Sean,...

Fred Sommerfeld

Fred Sommerfeld

Sep 16, 2012

Fred "Wes" W. Sommerfeld, age 78 , of Forest Lake, died peacefully while surrounded by his family on Sunday, September 16, 2012. He is survived by his children, Toni (Tom) Haas, Tim (Susan) Sommerfeld, Tom (Jen) Sommerfeld, Tom (Sara) LaBelle; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; other family and friends. Private Family Services were held. Funeral Home: Mattson Funeral Home 343...

Dorothy Ashton

Dorothy Ashton

Sep 16, 2012

Dorothy C. Ashton, of Saint Paul, formerly of Scandia Loving Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Passed away peacefully with her family at her side on September 16, 2012. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jennie and Anton Ferguson; husband, Robert. She is survived by children, Judy (Dave) Pulcher, Robert (Marguerite), Bonnie (Larry) Pederson; ten grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren. Funeral...

Carolyn Frenning

Carolyn Frenning

Sep 11, 2012

Carolyn "Sis" Elaine Frenning, age 81 of Stacy, Minnesota, died September 11, 2012. "Sis" was born in Forest Lake to Arthur P. and Hildur Anderson on Oct. 17, 1930. She was baptized at Faith Lutheran Church, Forest Lake on Dec. 7, 1930. In April 1931 she moved with her family to a farm in East Bethel. She attended elementary school...