Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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...
David Schwelling
Jul 20, 2012
David G.Schwelling, age 58 of Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota passed away July 20 after a 15 year battle with colon cancer. David was born January 5, 1954 to George Conrad and Elna Lou (Johnson) Schwelling in St. Paul, Minnesota. David worked for Minnesota Department of Corrections for 26 years. He is preceded in death by his parents. Survived by...
Joseph Doege
Jul 16, 2012
Joseph Vernon Doege, 84, of Hugo, MN died peacefully surrounded by his five children on July 16, 2012. He was preceded in death by brothers Clarence, Benjamin, Sylvester, Virgil, and sister Dolores Dols and is survived by his brother Tony (Carol) Doege. Joseph was raised on a farm in Long Prairie, MN, and throughout his life, he loved living in...
Mike Lastavica
Jul 15, 2012
Mike Lastavica, age 63, of Forest Lake, Formerly of Grand Rapids, died peacefully Friday July 13, 2012. Mike was born June 22, 1949 in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, the son of Emil and Claire(Cole) Lastivica. Mike graduated from Grand Rapids high school in 1968. He worked for many years at Cole's Forest Products. A few years later Mike ran his own...
Irma Schultz
Jul 14, 2012
Irma B. Schultz, age 82, of Forest Lake, Passed peacefully on July 14, 2012. Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 56 years, Harold; sons, Steven & Stanley. Survived by daughters, Bonita Schultz, Teresita (David) Jung; daughters-in-law, Donita & Linda; 8 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; brothers, Ambrose, Clem (Betty), Ronald (Lorraine), and Howard (Diane) Neisen; sister, Mary (Richard) Robischon;...
Lowell Isaacson
Jul 12, 2012
Lowell LeRoy Isaacson, Age 80, of Scandia died unexpectedly July 12, 2012. Preceded in death by his first wife, Lois; brother, Gilbert Jr. He is survived by his wife of 13 years, Kathy; children, Greg (Jan), Chris (Lyn), Matthew (Shannon); stepchildren, Debbie Melin, Becky (Bob) Lehner, Lynette (Jeff) Fusco, Linda (Tom) Capra; grandchildren, Scott, Jeff, Ashlyn, and Alyssa Isaacson; 12...
Harold Hinrichs
Jun 29, 2012
Harold B. Hinrichs Husband, Father, Grandfather 3rd Order Carmelite Age 86, of Wyoming, died on Friday, June 29, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Therese; children, Greg (Stephanie), Anne, Matt (Caroline), Barbara (Michael) Thomas, Bernard, and Martin; 8 grandchildren; siblings, Mary Van Cura, William (Ruth) Hinrichs, and John (Haney) Hinrichs. Mass of Christian Burial will be...
James Armstrong
Jun 26, 2012
James Junior Armstrong, age 86, of Brook Park, Minnesota, formerly Forest Lake, the son of James and Anna Armstrong, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 26, 2012. James proudly served his country in the United States Navy. James was a former owner of Armstrong Nursery and Flower Shop in Sauk Centre, Minnesota and Secretary of the Stearns County Fairground. He is...
Richard Thomas
Jun 25, 2012
Richard "Dick" Thomas, age 69 Born and raised in Norway, MI, Dick died unexpectedly on June 25, 2012 at his home in Forest Lake, MN. Preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Patronella Thomas; step-father, Howard Williams. He is survived by Kathy, his wife of 33 years; daughter, Jacqueline (Travis) Gingerich and their children, Jason, Seth and Sydney; son,...
Judy Owens
Jun 18, 2012
Judy A. Owens, Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and Friend. June 17 1947 - June 18 2012. Judy was preceded in death by Father, Stanley R; Mother, Rosemary A. and Brother Carl, Clasen. She will be deeply missed by husband of 45 years, Ken; Sons: Brian (Julie) Owens, Robert (Stacey) Owens, Grand-daughters Kaylee, Grace, and Kaitlyn Owens. Sisters Linda (Len)...
Joshua Berg
Jun 17, 2012
Joshua Stephen Berg, age 20 of Rosemount, was tragically taken from us on June 17th. Preceded in death by grandparents, Howard and Dorothy Rucker. Survived by parents, Angela (Brian Strandmark) Mendez, Donald Berg; grandparents, Larry & Joanne Mendez, Kathy (Ron) Hawk, Edward Berg; sisters, Sasha Mendez, Amber Perry, Breanna Strandmark; aunts, Sherry Glauvitz, Lori Harrington, Reina Cady, Toni Hantho, Jenny...
Cynthia Brody
Jun 15, 2012
Cynthia J. (Ray) Brody, Age 54, of Forest Lake, died suddenly Friday, June 15, 2012. She was a 1976 graduate of Forest Lake High School. A celebration of her life will take place from 4:00 -8:00 p.m., Monday, July 2, 2012 at VFW Post 4210, 556 SW 12th St., Forest Lake. She was preceded in death by a son, Stephen...
Dorothy Chalupsky
Jun 14, 2012
Dorothy M. Chalupsky, Age 89 of Forest Lake, Minnesota, Formerly Linwood, Minnesota was welcomed by her Lord and Savior June 14, 2012. Dorothy was a member and volunteer at Linwood Covenant Church and volunteer at Fairview Lakes Hospital. She also started and oversaw the Linwood Community food shelf. She is preceded in death by her husband, John; sister, Antoinette; Great-Granddaughters,...
Robert Valenty
Jun 13, 2012
Robert George Valenty, age 91, of Bradenton, FL, formerly of Forest Lake. Robert passed peacefully on June 13, 2012 with his son at his side. Robert was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Phyllis and brother, Richard. He is survived by Loretta, his wife of 2 years; children, Anthony (Theresa) of Sarasota, FL, Mary Ann (Paul) Douglas...
Gaylord Pittman
Jun 12, 2012
Gaylord L. "Gabe" Pittman, age 75, of Lino Lakes. While with family and friends, Gabe lost his long fight against cancer. He passed peacefully in his Lino Lakes home of 35 years. Gabe was born to Harry and Doris Pittman in Clear Lake, WI. He graduated from Clear Lake H.S. in 1955. He then went on to become a graduate...
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