Obituaries

Marilyn Libby

Marilyn Libby

May 18, 2012

Marilyn L. Libby, age 88, of Forest Lake, formerly of Delano & Bass Lake Loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, died peacefully in Hospice care on May 18th. Marilyn worked at MN Rubber for 30 years. Preceded in death by husband, Elroy; siblings, Arlo & Jimmy Houfer (who passed in childhood), Arlys Shelander, Marlin "Bud" Houfer. Survived by children, Arnie,...

Carl Larsen, Jr

Carl Larsen, Jr

May 17, 2012

Carl "Larse" Larsen, Jr. Age 76, of Ham Lake After fighting for over a year to overcome the effects of strokes, Carl went Home to the Everlasting. He began life as a farmer, then went on to work in road construction. In 1962 he moved to Ham Lake and began working at Cornelius, retiring after 30+ years. Preceded in death...

Mae Salmon

Mae Salmon

May 14, 2012

Mae R. Salmon, age 79, of Forest Lake, passed peacefully on May 14, 2012. Preceded in death by husband, Paul; brother, Merlin Wooster; sisters, Myrtle Hickle, Edna Wheatmen, Betty Schafer. She is survived by her children, Michael, Rodney, Russell (Diane), Julie Holt, Craig (Leah); 18 grandchildren; many great grandchildren; and sister, Violet Hampey. Memorial Service 3:30 p.m., Saturday, May 19,...

Marvin Snitker

Marvin Snitker

May 13, 2012

Snitker, Marvin Henry age 81, of Forest Lake, died on May 13, 2012. He was born April 25, 1931 to Arthur and Ada (Flagee) Snitker in Postville, IA. He is survived by his children, Dawn (John) Solheid, Stephen Snitker; siblings, Roger, Eugene, and Rita; as well as grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family. Marvin was a US Navy Veteran...

Margaret Craine

Margaret Craine

May 13, 2012

Margaret L. Craine(Miller) age 73, loving mother, sister and dear friend to many, peacefully lost her battle with cancer on May 13, 2012. Preceded in death by daughter Mary Margaret, parents Edward F. Miller I and Margaret F. Miller. Survived by daughters, Teresa and Carolyn; sons, Mark, Daniel, Richard, Joseph, David, their spouses; 11 grand children and 5 great-grand children....

Gilbert Beumer

Gilbert Beumer

May 12, 2012

Gilbert J.Beumer, US Army Veteran – Korea, age 84 of Forest Lake, Minnesota passed away peacefully on May 12, 2012. "Gil" Professionally worked as a laboratory supervisor for over 45 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Elaine; daughter, Kristin (Brian) Quehl and their children Anthony & Phillip; son, Paul, daughter Karen; son, Matthew (Linda) and...

June Miller

June Miller

May 12, 2012

June E.Miller, age 86 of Forest Lake, Minnesota passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 12, 2012 in her home at the Meadows on Fairview in Wyoming, Minnesota. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and will be greatly missed for her delicious baked goods and skills at cribbage and five hundred. June was known as a devoted church...

Charlie Carpenter

Charlie Carpenter

May 7, 2012

Charles Lee "Charlie" Carpenter, age 91 of Forest Lake Passed away on Monday, May 7, 2012 at home while surrounded by his family. Charlie was born in Deer Lodge, MT, and moved back to Minnesota as a child. He worked for many years as a machinist, and then surprised us all by going into the restaurant business. He had the...

Matthew Lee

Matthew Lee

May 6, 2012

Matthew Russell Lee, Age 53, of Forest Lake, passed away suddenly on May 6, 2012. Matthew especially enjoyed music and camping in the Boundary Waters. He will always be missed by his parents, Robert & Anne Lee; daughter, Lyndsey Lee; significant other, Patricia Adams; siblings, Jeanette (Greg) Anderson, Daniel (Roxanne) Lee, Mary (Vincent) DiLeo, Gerald Lee; nephews, Brandon, Turner; and...

Shirley Fremo

Shirley Fremo

May 5, 2012

Shirley Mae Fremo (nee Eastling), age 80, of Blaine, died peacefully on May 5, 2012 while surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by her parents, Albert & Lydia Eastling. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Roger; children, Sally, Steven, Brian (Lucy); sister, Arlene (Gordy) Sathre; grandchildren, Steven Fremo Jr, Steven (Ashley) Kubiszewski, Jennifer (Gregory) Rouse.; great...

Juanita Vining

Juanita Vining

May 3, 2012

Juanita Clark Vining, age 77, of Forest Lake, formerly of Morristown, TN A beautiful woman, strong in faith and strong in will Died on May 3, 2012. Preceded in death by parents, Lloyd and Mazie Stanfill; first husband, Martin Clark; grandson, Bobby Lynn McDaniel; sister, Pat Vining; and brother, Jim Stanfill. Juanita is survived by her husband, Warren Vining; children,...

Linda White

Linda White

Apr 29, 2012

Linda White, age 69, of Wyoming, MN Died suddenly, but peacefully, on April 29, 2012 Preceded in death by grandmother, Prudence Wagner; father, Walter William Loeb. Linda is survived by Durwin, her husband of 47 years; mother, Betty Loeb; son, David (Tracy); granddaughters, Jessica and Natalie; brother, Duane (June) Loeb. Linda loved teaching and caring for children, and felt blessed...

Gordon Hutchison

Gordon Hutchison

Apr 25, 2012

Gordon William Hutchison was born to Emmett Harold and Alma Edna (Roberts) Hutchison on May 15, 1926 near Dumont, Iowa in Butler County. He died April 25, 2012 at Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community in Waverly, IA. Grandpa Bill, after whom Gordon was named, gave him his first pony, at the young age of 5, and he was...

Eugene Holl

Eugene Holl

Apr 25, 2012

Eugene "Freddie" Holl, age 85, of Forest Lake died peacefully at his home on April 25, 2012. Preceded in death by brother, John. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Vivian; son, Ken (Karen) Holl; grandchildren, Tom Holl (Shawna Lefebvre), Lisa (Justin) Dahlheimer; great granddaughter, Abbigail Holl; brother, Fr. James Holl; sisters, Eileen (Andy) Coenen, Patricia Johnson, Rita...

Lois Jackson

Lois Jackson

Apr 20, 2012

Lois Arline Jackson, age 90, of Scandia, died on April 20, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Russell; parents, Louis and Daisy Kaphing; brother, Loren "Joe" Kaphing, who made his home with them; sister, Adele (Jackson) Warren; sister, Verlie Tuenge; brother-in-law, Bud Roepke. Lois is survived by sister, Donna Roepke; sister-in-law, Eleanor Kaphing Peterson;...

Rudolph Huehn

Rudolph Huehn

Apr 19, 2012

Rudolph A. "Rudy" Huehn, age 93, of North Branch, formerly of Blaine, died on April 19, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife, Georgianna (nee Tempesta); great grandchildren, Lynnea Callison and Benjamin Jones. Rudy is survived by his daughters, Maureen (Peter) Bergmann, Valerie (Randy) Welter; grandchildren Leah Welter, Adam Welter, Rachel Eccles (Robert Allen), David Welter, Aaron Welter,...

Genevieve Knutsen

Genevieve Knutsen

Apr 12, 2012

Genevieve "Gen" Joan Knutsen passed away in her home on Thursday, April 12, 2012. Gen was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on February 8, 1930, to Richard and Mildred Holcomb. She spent her childhood in Penola, Minnesota. She graduated from Osceola High School in 1947. Gen worked for State Farm Insurance until her marriage to Andrew "Andy" Knutsen in 1950....

Joan Kerbs

Joan Kerbs

Apr 11, 2012

Joan A. Kerbs, age 67 of Lent Township, Minnesota, died on Wednesday, April 11, 2012. She is survived by her sister, Mary Dorma; nephew, Joe Dorman; several caring friends. According to her wishes, no formal services will be held. Funeral Home: Mattson Funeral Home 343 North Shore Drive Forest Lake, MN US 55025 Previous Events Service Friday, April...

Jerry Anhorn

Jerry Anhorn

Apr 9, 2012

Jerry L. Anhorn, age 65, of Chisago City, Minnesota, died, Monday, April 9, 2012 while surrounded by his loving family following a lengthy illness. He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Carol; brother, Wayne. He will be dearly missed by his devoted wife of 29 years, Linda; children, John (Cindy) Lane, Nichole (Doug) Jorges, Michelle (George Kruse)...

Marlyn Olson

Marlyn Olson

Apr 9, 2012

Marlyn "Marty" Olson, age 84 of Forest Lake, departed us to greet her Heavenly Father on April 9, 2012. Preceded in death by Robert C. Olson and 4 siblings. She is survived by her children: Marcia (Jim) Winter, Scott (Pam) Olson; Grandchildren: Rachel (Jerry) Wadell, Nathan (Kristina) Winter, Ryan (Kirsten) Olson, Blake (Kendall) Olson and Robert Olson, 3 siblings and...