Obituaries

Hugo Morisset

Hugo Morisset

Sep 7, 2012

Hugo Alcedious Morisset, 89, of Nashwauk, passed away Friday, September 7, 2012 at Cornerstone Villa in Buhl. Hugo was born May 21, 1923 to George and Ruth (Obert) Morisset in Deer River, MN. He grew up and attended school in Itasca County. Hugo then enlisted in the US Army during WWII and fought at the Battle of the Bulge. Hugo...

Marlene Salokar

Marlene Salokar

Sep 3, 2012

Marlene Salokar, age 77, of Harris, Minnesota, died Monday, September 3, 2012. She is survived by her husband, Erbon; children, Scott, Stacy Lindee, Shane, Stuart, Sherek; mother, Helen McDonough; sisters; other family and friends. Visitation will be held from5:00-7:00 p.m., Friday, September 7, 2012 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Family interment at Fort Snelling National...

Bernice Brown

Bernice Brown

Sep 2, 2012

A Tribute to Bernice Brown Beloved Wife, Mother and Grandmother April 16, 1927 - September 2, 2012 Bernice Brown best embodied the unconditional love of her family, both living it herself and bestowing it among all who walked beside her. Preceded in death by parents George and Sigrid Benedict; brother Felix; sisters Grace, Vivian, Rose, Marian, Lucille and other relatives...

Michael Alsaker

Michael Alsaker

Aug 31, 2012

Michael Alsaker, age 58 of Lindstrom, formerly of Forest Lake, Minnesota passed away suddenly on August 31, 2012. Mike is preceded in death by his father, Norman Alsaker and brother, David Alsaker. He is very loved and will be missed by his wife of 26 years, Deann; their seven children, Rachel (Ed) Bonach & their children, Eddy and Elaina; Samantha...

Glenn Larson

Glenn Larson

Aug 28, 2012

Glenn G. Larson, age 73 of White Bear Lake, formerly of Forest Lake, died Tuesday, August 28, 2012. He is preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Mabel; wife, Theresa; brothers, Curtis and Byron. He is survived by his siblings, Edna Larson, Ellsworth Larson, Charleen (Ray) Kerg, Sharon (Terry) Annis, Valoris (Dave) Nelson; many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services...

Miriam Riggs

Miriam Riggs

Aug 28, 2012

Riggs, Miriam (Maggie) A. , age 73, Merrill, WI, died peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, August 28, 2012. The loving mother and grandmother is survived by daughters Lorri Toomey (Mark), Wendy Paul (John), Barb Riggs (Randy); grandsons Jason Getgen (Mischel), Adam Getgen, Pascal Paul and Ray Paul; sisters Margaret Powers and Mary Doxey (Burnley); nieces Candace Karpa and Debby...

Louise LaCasse

Louise LaCasse

Aug 26, 2012

Louise M. LaCasse(nee Crete) Beloved Wife, Mother & Grandmother. Age 89, Born July 10, 1923. Passed away August 26, 2012 Preceded in death by Loving Husband of 60 years, Richard; parents, Theodore and Josephine; brother, Leon; and sisters, Betty Lou and Joanne. Survived by sons, Peter (Brenda) and Lee; grandson, Darren (Rebekah); many cousins, nieces and nephews. Louise was one...

Beverly Alcock

Beverly Alcock

Aug 23, 2012

Beverly Rose "Tiny" Alcock A wonderful woman – loving mom, grandma and great grandma, age 85, of North Branch, passed away unexpectedly on August 23, 2012. Preceded in death by parents, Melvin and Ella Pederson; foster parents, Lawrence and Nellie Johnson; husband, Robert Alcock; daughter, Dawn Tauer; brothers, Jack and LeRoy Pederson; sisters, Ellen Beregeson, Marcel Quenemoen; foster brother, Peeker...

George McAlister

George McAlister

Aug 22, 2012

George N. McAlister, age 69, of Forest Lake died following a lengthy illness on Wednesday, August 22, 2012. George was born to George and Corrine McAlister on July 28, 1943 in Columbia, South Carolina. George was proud to have made his career in the United States Air Force; serving our country for 26 years. In his free time he enjoyed...

Doyle Copeland

Doyle Copeland

Aug 22, 2012

Doyle Copeland, age 79 of Blaine, passed away August 22, 2012 while surrounded by his family and best of friends. Doyle was a longtime employee of MNDOT. When asked, Doyle wanted to be remembered as a healthy, loving man who enjoyed family gatherings and visits from family and many friends. Doyle will be fondly missed by his loving wife of...

Beatrice Carlson

Beatrice Carlson

Aug 21, 2012

Beatrice Elaine Mitchell Panchot Carlson, age 84, of Scandia, went to meet her Lord on August 21, 2012. She was born May 30, 1928 in Northome, Minnesota to Cecil and Winifred Mitchell, she was the third of five children. She met and married her first husband, Douglas Panchot, in Northome and their son, Jerry, was born on September 3, 1947,...

Violet Bobeck

Violet Bobeck

Aug 16, 2012

Violet Delores Bobeck, age 82, of Chisago City, Minnesota passed away Thursday, August 16, 2012 after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her parents Ernest and Stella (nee Glasby) Colburn; siblings Char, Sonny and Donald; mother-in-law Agatha Wolkovic and grandson Todd Tiedemann. Violet is survived by her husband Phillip, daughters Phyllis Tiedemann and Renee Aronson; sons Carl...

Elaine Olseen

Elaine Olseen

Aug 16, 2012

Elaine A. Olseen, age 88, of Forest Lake, passed away on August 16, 2012. Elaine was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on February 16, 1924 to Vladimir Brioschi and Anna Thorson. She is preceded in death by parents; husband, Carl and dear friend Marcella Sundquist. She is survived by her daughters, Joan (Jerry Schreyer), Carol; sister, Nancy (Marvin) Merle; brothers,...

Fay Miller

Fay Miller

Aug 8, 2012

Fay Miller, Loving Mom, Grandma and Great Grandma Age 84, of Circle Pines, passed peacefully with family at her side, after a battle with esophageal cancer.Preceded in death by husband, Keith; brother, Bruce Abraham; son-in-law, Denny Ericson; adopted son, Doug Chilman. Survived by children, Leroy (Janice) Miller, Rick (Donna) Miller, Cindy (Dave) Schlaeger, Deb Ericson (Mark Anderson); adopted children, George...

Warren Benoy

Warren Benoy

Aug 7, 2012

Warren Benoy, Age 87 of Forest Lake. Warren was born October 8, 1924 to Roscoe and Pearl Benoy in St. Paul, Minnesota. His parents moved to Forest Lake from St. Paul in 1925 with Warren when he was less than one year old and he lived here ever since, except for 30 months during World War II when he was...

John Paffel

John Paffel

Aug 6, 2012

John J. Paffel, age 77, of Forest Lake Passed away suddenly at his home on August 6, 2012. Preceded in death by parents, Joseph & Irma; sister-in-law, Ruth Paffel. He is survived by Diane, his wife of 46 years; daughter, Anne; son, Tom; siblings, Jeanette Andersen, Joseph (Marianne), Richard, Maryann (Douglas) Mattson, Kenwood (Kathleen), Sandra Lewis; 5 grandchildren; numerous nieces,...

Bonnie Osterbauer

Bonnie Osterbauer

Aug 3, 2012

Bonnie Osterbauer, age 73, of Wyoming, Minnesota passed away August 3, 2012. Longtime employee of Birchwood Heath Care Center in Forest Lake. Preceded in death by parents. Survived by loving husband of 54 years William "Bill" and their children Lance (Paula), Dori (Shawn) Case, Loren ( Brenda), Dawna (Bruce) Schultz; 9 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters Ann (Roy)Lendt, Leone (Clyde)...

Norman Dahl

Norman Dahl

Jul 30, 2012

Norman "Norm" W. Dahl, age 94, of Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota died and went to meet his Lord and Savior on July 30, 2012. Norm was born April 26, 1918 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Wallace and Astrid (Haar) Dahl. He proudly served his country during World War II in the United States Navy. Norm was an accountant throughout his...

Edward Roettger

Edward Roettger

Jul 24, 2012

Edward "Bud" Roettger, age 84, of Forest Lake, formerly of Stillwater. Died on July 24, 2012. Bud was a US Army Veteran of the Korean War, and had been awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star Medal. He was a Maintenance employee with Lutheran Missouri Synod at Concordia Academy. He is survived by daughter, Robin Waldo; brothers, Herbert (Nyla), Ron...

Thomas Boerner

Thomas Boerner

Jul 20, 2012

Thomas "Tom" A. Boerner, age 76 of Linwood Twp., formerly of East. St. Paul, passed away on Friday, July 20, 2012, following a long battle with Alzheimer's. Thomas was born August 24, 1935 in Saint Paul, Minnesota the son of Albert and Emma (Johnson). He was a longtime employee of the State of Minnesota Dept. of Public Safety. He is...