Obituaries
Rita Blauzda
Sep 29, 2011
Rita N. Blauzda, age 71 of Forest Lake, died Thursday, September 29, 2011. She was a longtime employee of the Public Employees Retirement Association. Rita is preceded in death by her brother Janis. She is survived by her devoted husband of 37 years, Arthur; niece, Inese; grand niece, Krista; grand nephew, Victor. A Celebration of Her Life will be held...
Fredrick Mussehl
Sep 28, 2011
Fred "Bud" Mussehl, age 82 of Wyoming, Minnesota formerly St. Paul passed away peacefully on September 28, 2011. "Bud" was born September 17, 1929 to Fredrick and Mildred (Rose) Mussehl in St. Paul, Minnesota. He is preceded in death by his wife, Beryl; brother, Charlie; sisters Delores and Patricia. He is survived by 4 sons, Daniel, Fred (Debra), Joseph, Rocco...
Joanne Smith
Sep 24, 2011
Joanne (Wells) Smith, age 78, of Centerville, formerly of Forest Lake, from Santa Ana, CA, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on September 24, 2011, while surrounded by her loving family. A faithful servant of the Lord, Joanne was an ordained Pastor, baptized in the Spirit, and devoted to spreading His word through ministry and...
James Johnson
Sep 21, 2011
James "Jim" B. Johnson, age 64, Of Scandia, passed away on September 21, 2011. Preceded in death by parents, Arbutus and Leonard; brother, Bruce. Survived by brother, Marvin (Betty); nephew John; and other extended family and friends. Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, September 26, 2011 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Visitation one hour...
Lornell Bathurst)
Sep 20, 2011
Lornell "Nell" Silvan (nee Bathurst), Wife, Mother, Grandmother, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 20, 2011. Survived by loving husband Doug; son Terry (Amy) Yarborough; stepchildren, Mike (Courtney), and Daria; granddaughter Jocelyn; mother Darlene Bathurst; two sisters; three brothers, and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by father Paul. Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September...
Jackey Steiner
Sep 19, 2011
Jackey M. Steiner, age 66 of Forest Lake, beloved Wife, Mom, Nana, Friend, passed away on September 19, 2011. Preceded in death by father Joseph Husnick. She is survived by George, her beloved husband of 34 years; daughters, April Novak (fiance Todd Allen), Cherie (Joe) Dyrda, Cally Schaeffer (fiance Joe Sanders); grandchildren, Tayler Dyrda, Jacob, Samuel and Andy Schaeffer, Bella,...
Luella Johnson
Sep 16, 2011
Johnson, Luella M., Age 94, of Scandia, devoted Mom, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2011. She was born on March 21, 1917, to Axel and Albertina Magnuson. She grew up with her 5 sisters, at their farm home in Scandia, Minnesota. Their family spoke Swedish at home in the early years, and she remained fluent in...
Ben David
Sep 14, 2011
Ben A. David, Age 76 Of Lino Lakes, died on September 14, 2011. Preceded in death by wife Sharon; son James "Jay"; mother Shirley. Survived by son Brian (Wendy), daughter Mari (Mark) Simon; 6 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; brother James (Karen) Schmitz. Ben proudly served his country and his community. He retired from the United States Air Force, having served...
Diana Ashbach
Sep 13, 2011
Diana "Dinah" Ashbach, age 64 of St. Paul, died on September 13, 2011 after a brief illness. Preceded in death by her parents, Bernard "Spike" and Arlene "Ronnie". Beloved sister of, Sandy (Richard) Anderberg, Nick (Pam), Steve (Annette), Susan (Jerry) Tienter, Greg, and Rick (Daniela). Beloved aunt of many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins, and friends. Dinah was...
Raymond Rudolph
Sep 11, 2011
Raymond L. Rudolph, age 62, of Wyoming, Minnesota, on September 11, 2011. He was a retired postal worker and Vietnam veteran. Preceded in death by one sister, two brothers, son, and parents, Len and Addie Rudolph. Survived by wife and soul mate of 32 years, Leota; children, Roman Gilsrud and Shelly (Bob) Ellis; many foster daughters; four grandchildren; one great...
Rocky Edstrom
Sep 8, 2011
Rocky A. Edstrom, age 52, of St. Paul passed away on September 8, 2011. Survived by four brothers, Norman, Ted, Rick, and Kermit. Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, September 15, 2011 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Visitation one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment at Oak Park Cemetery. Funeral...
Otis Anderson
Sep 6, 2011
Otis LeRoy Anderson, age 77, of Rosewood Estates, formerly of Coon Rapids, died peacefully Tuesday, September 6, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 53 years, Darlene; son Bradley Anderson. He will be deeply missed by children, Scott (Barbara), Bryan (Patty), Laura (Sam) Caron, Dawn (Heather) Anderson; grandchildren, Matthew, Kyle, Kirsten,...
Arthur Ostman Sr
Sep 1, 2011
Arthur P. Ostman Sr., age 66, of Scandia, died while surrounded by his family on Thursday, September 1, 2011 after a valiant 2 ½ year battle with cancer. He is preceded in death by his mother, Rosemary. He will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 45 years, Susan; sons, Arthur (Jackie), Robert (Nancy); grandchildren, Trae, Tori, Bailey, Arielle;...
Janna Anderson
Aug 31, 2011
Janna Renee Anderson, (nee Zelinski), was born July 3, 1966 in Fargo, ND to Miriam (nee Gunderson) and Jack Zelinski. Janna has a younger brother, Mike Zelinski and older half-brothers, Rick and Bruce Zelinski . Janna's childhood years were spent in Fargo, ND. Janna graduated from Fargo North High in 1984. She played softball and enjoyed reading. Janna was very...
Layton Cohoes
Aug 28, 2011
Layton Cohoes, age 63, of Forest Lake passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family on August 28, 2011. He was a longtime employee of MNDOT. Layton is preceded in death by his parents; son, Darren. He is survived by his wife, Janet; son, Daniel; daughter, Robyn; sister, Marilee (Louis) Larkey; brother, Richard (Judy) Cohoes; other family and friends. Funeral...
Dennis Beimert
Aug 27, 2011
Dennis George Beimert, age 65, a 34 year resident of Forest Lake died suddenly on August 27, 2011, peacefully, while surrounded by family, friends, and loved ones. Preceded in death by parents, George and Lorraine Beimert. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Berdie Karen; children, Sandra Clasen, George (Wendy), Douglas (Lisa); granddaughters, Brittany, Danielle, Karissa Crouse,...
Arlys Shelander
Aug 22, 2011
Arlys J. Shelander (nee Houfer), age 84, of Wyoming, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 22, 2011 at her home. She is preceded in death by her husband, Warren; great grandson Hunter Held. She is survived by her children, Mike (Paula), Arlo (Loretta), Deb (Mike) Held, Kenny, Jennifer, Keith (Joanna); ten grandchildren; three great grandchildren; two brothers; one sister;...
Charles Sampson
Aug 14, 2011
Charles "Chuck" Sampson, age 86, of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2011, surrounded by loved ones in his home. Preceded in death by wife, Dorothy and brother, Ira. Survived by significant other Marian Oman; children, Judy (Rich) Nelson, Dale, Marty (Doreen), Tom (Lori), Jim (Katy), Randy (Jeanette); ten grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren; brother, David (Lily); and other...
James Erickson
Aug 11, 2011
James Louis Erickson, age 78, of Forest Lake, Beloved husband, father, grandpa and great grandpa, passed away suddenly on Aug. 11, 2011. Preceded in death by parents, Robert & Lois (Ball) Erickson; sister Julaine Fitch. He is survived by his wife Lois; sons, James, Bob (Lisa), Bill (Stacy), Ed (Sharon), Rick (Laurie) Jennrich; daughters, Terri (Phil) Wrabek , Lisa (Pat)...
Heidi Kachel
Aug 5, 2011
Heidi Lea (Barfknecht) Kachel, age 48 of Forest Lake, Minnesota, peacefully went to be with her Saviour on August 5, 2011. Heidi was born May 8, 1963 in Montevideo, Minnesota, the daughter of Howard Barfknecht and Abby Johnson. She was united in marriage to Dan Kachel Jr. on February 15, 1997 in Washington County, Minnesota. Heidi was a dedicated employee...
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