Obituaries

Joni Matthews-Froemming

Joni Matthews-Froemming

May 18, 2011

Joni Matthews-Froemming, age 71, of Forest Lake, passed away May 18, 2011. Survived by husband, William "Bill"; children, Ernest (Sherrie) Matthews, Jaycee (Chad) Troup, Tim (Corina) Matthews; step sons, Mark (Patty) Froemming, Ken Froemming; grandchildren, Thomas, Nick, Josh, Daniel, Kara, Jason, Courtney, and Cody; as well as siblings, and other family and friends. Joni's spirit lives on through the thousands...

Arnold Forsell

Arnold Forsell

May 18, 2011

Arnold Forsell, age 84, of scandia, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2011. Survived by loving wife of 53 years, Marlene; son James and daughter Marie Forsell; grandchildren, Ty Forsell and Cory Corbett; and great grandson Trenten. Arnold generously donated his body to the University of Minnesota Anatomy Bequest Program. Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May...

Kathleen Kaake

Kathleen Kaake

May 17, 2011

Kathleen Kaake(Johnson), Age 65, formerly of Superior, died on May 17, 2011, while surrounded by her family. A nurturer in her heart and by trade, Kathy had been an LPN at the former Surf & Sand Nursing Home in Duluth. Kathy was a loving and caring woman who gave of herself to everyone, especially her family. She never met a...

Melba Sahlin

Melba Sahlin

May 17, 2011

Melba Sahlin, age 84, of Chisago City, on May 17. Survived by brothers Joseph and LeRoy (Helen), sister-in-law Hazel and a very large extended family. Preceded in death by parents Evear and Lillie Sahlin, sister Eleanore Glyer (Leonard), brothers Martin (Thelma), Sherman (Florence), Russell (Eleanor), Carl (Muriel), and Chester (Hazel). Melba worked for the Forest Lake School District for 38...

Leroy Haluptzok

Leroy Haluptzok

May 13, 2011

On the afternoon of May 13, 2011 the world lost a wonderful man unexpectedly to natural causes. Leroy Haluptzok, age 60, was born on May 6, 1951 to John and Eva (Erickson) Haluptzok. He was the sixth of eleven children and was always proud of the fact that he was right in the middle. He grew up in Forest Lake,...

Frank Jusczak

Frank Jusczak

May 10, 2011

Frank D. Jusczak, age 77 of Stacy, died Tuesday, May 10, 2011. He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Frances (Wotchack); siblings, Victor, Chester, Gertrude Nesgoda. He will be dearly missed by his beloved wife of 48 years, Barbara; children, Pam (Scott) Pearce, Julie (Dan) Pothen, Denny Jusczak; grandchildren, Andy (Laura) Pearce, Zach Pothen, Amanda Pothen, Joey...

H.L. Taurman

H.L. Taurman

May 7, 2011

H.L. "Buster" Taurman, age 85, of Forest Lake, died peacefully on May 7, 2011, while surrounded by his family. Buster was the former owner of Wagner's Hamburger Shop in Forest Lake and Mac's Dinette in No. St. Paul. Preceded in death by parents Herbert & Beatrice Taurman; and the grandparents who raised him, Lewis & Clara Taurman. He is survived...

Phillip Bergstrom

Phillip Bergstrom

May 5, 2011

Phillip Bergstrom, age 70, of Stacy, died on May 5, 2011. He was born November 29, 1940 to Vernon & Mary (Bakken) Bergstrom in Minneapolis. Phillip was preceded in death by his parents; son, Phillip Vernon Bergstrom; and sister Marilyn Brazil. He is survived by Audrey, his wife of 44 years; daughter Pennie (Brent) Johnson; grandchildren, Mark Darwin, Tyler Darwin,...

Steven Sigstad

Steven Sigstad

May 4, 2011

Steven A. Sigstad 37 Year Employee of Andersen Corp. Age 55, of Harris. Born March 16, 1956, the Lord relieved Steven from his tireless battle with cancer on May 4, 2011. His family was at his side comforting him on his journey. Preceded in death by his father Leland; aunt Connie. He is survived by his loving wife Deb; mother...

Ruth Larssen

Ruth Larssen

May 3, 2011

Ruth O. Larssen was born on January 27, 1913 in Wyoming, Minnesota. Her father was Carl J. Peterson, born in Sweden, and mother was Jennie Olsen, Born in Norway. She lost both her parents before she was ten years old. She and her older sister Florence were adopted by their uncle Anton, who had taken the name Fingal. There she...

Fern Klein

Fern Klein

May 1, 2011

Fern E. Klein, age 82, of Barnesville, Minnesota, died peacefully while surrounded by her family on Sunday, May 1, 2011 in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Fern was born October 18, 1928 in Barnesville, Minnesota, the daughter of Leonard and Olive (Renish) Burgeson. She was united in marriage to Daniel Klein in 1946. Fern was a member of the VFW and...

Robert Quaife

Robert Quaife

Apr 29, 2011

Robert M. Quaife, age 46 of Eagan, formerly of Grand Marais, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 29, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was an employee of Thomson Reuters (West Publishing). Bob enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He particularly loved his music. He is survived by his wife, Linda; step-son, John Larson; parents, Stephen...

Clyde Weaver

Clyde Weaver

Apr 25, 2011

Clyde Weaver, Age 99, of St. Paul was born February 17, 1912, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2011. Preceded in death by Angie, his wife of 68 years; 3 brothers; 4 sisters. He is survived by son Alan (Mary); granddaughters, Sandra (Dan) Conlin, Nancy (Darren) Hampton, Jill (Craig) Hinze; 9 great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family and...

Madeline Cimbura

Madeline Cimbura

Apr 25, 2011

Madeline "Babe" Cimbura, life long resident of Shoreview, age 97, passed away on April 25, 2011. She is preceded in death by her husband, Albert; sisters, Mary McIlraith, Emily Meyer; son-in-law, Richard Peterson. Survived by children, Cynthia "Cindy" Peterson, Steven (Patricia); grandchildren, Richard (Christine) Peterson Jr., Kimberly (Barry) Zubrod, Brian (Shanon) Cimbura, Heather Cimbura; great grandchildren Jason Stackowski, Jeffrey Peterson,...

Ryan Gryskiewicz

Ryan Gryskiewicz

Apr 24, 2011

Ryan Gryskiewicz, age 32, of Forest Lake, passed away suddenly on April 24, 2011. Preceded in death by his father Roger; grandmothers, Ludvine Gryskiewicz, Lila Spjut. He is survived by his mother, Colleen Spjut; siblings, Adam, Leigh Twohy; fiancée Jessica Weller; grandfather Conrad Gryskiewicz; godchildren, Brendan, Rory; many other family and friends. Always giving in life, Ryan continued in his...

Clifford Deans

Clifford Deans

Apr 23, 2011

Clifford Clair Deans, age 76, of East Bethel, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 23, 2011 with his loving family by his side. Survived by loving wife of 49 years, Alice; sons, Ronald (Julie), Robert, Michael (Connie); daughters, Sandra (Dan) Dahlager, Cheryl (Jeff) Pinger; eight grandchildren; and a host of family and friends. Preceded in death by parents, John and...

Renee Olson

Renee Olson

Apr 23, 2011

Renee Pauline Mark Olson, Age 82, of Wyoming, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2011 while surrounded by her family. She was born March 2, 1929 to Duane Frances and Florence (Schultz) Mark in Bismarck, North Dakota. Renee married Lawrence Olaf Olson November 22, 1947 in St. Paul. She had waited tables for 19 years at the Rustic Inn is...

Elliana Weller

Elliana Weller

Apr 14, 2011

Elliana Johanna and Isabella Lynn Weller, special twin angels, were called to live with the Lord on April 14, 2011. They will be greeted in heaven by great-grandparents, Cora and Kenneth Johnson, Norman Alsaker; and aunt, Lyn Abdella. They will be forever missed by their very loving parents, Ashli and Anthony Weller; grandparents, Sari and Paul Alsaker, Diana and Don...

Wilma Gilles

Wilma Gilles

Apr 13, 2011

Wilma Gilles, age 79 of Fridley, died Wednesday, April 13, 2011. She was born July 27, 1931 to John & Helen Gilles in Minnepolis, Minnesota. She is survived by her twin sister Dorothy Toltz. A memorial service will be held 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at Emmanuel Christian Center, 7777 University Ave., NE, Spring Lake Park. Funeral Home: Mattson...

Harvey Holman

Harvey Holman

Apr 12, 2011

Harvey Lowell Holman, of Wyoming, Minnesota, formerly of Battle Lake, Minnesota died on April 12, 2011. Harvey was born April 27, 1917 in Chicago, IL to Hans and Leona (Hookland) Holman. He graduated from Battle Lake High School in 1934 and from Augsburg College in 1958. Harvey served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1945. He married Verna (Antilla)...