Obituaries

Genevieve Dupre

Genevieve Dupre

Jan 10, 2011

Genevieve Priscilla Dupre, age 94, of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2011 at Birchwood Health Care Center. She was preceded in death by husband, Theodore R. Dupre; son, Roger P. Dupre; son-in laws, George Swan Jr. and Emory D. Feldt; granddaughter Anita Joy Swan. She is survived by her children, Shirley A Feldt, Gerald (Sharon) Dupre, Alan...

Lois Cartier

Lois Cartier

Jan 8, 2011

Lois Clair Cartier, of Forest Lake, Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2011 following complications from a severe stroke. She was born Lois LeRoux on February 23, 1930 in Centerville, MN to Pearl and Louis LeRoux. Married to Emmet Melvin Cartier in 1949 they raised seven children. She will be deeply missed and remembered for her warm...

Ava Jerrick

Ava Jerrick

Jan 3, 2011

Ava Josephine Jerrick, age three months of Wyoming, became an angel on January 3, 2011 following a sudden illness. Ava will be greeted in heaven by her aunt, Aimee Walker. Those left to cherish her precious memory include her loving parents, Charles and Shanna; big sisters, Brooke (5), Claire (3); maternal grandparents, Brenda (Doug) Samson, Tom Rinde; paternal grandparents, Frank...

Josephine Geyer

Josephine Geyer

Jan 1, 2011

Josephine Martha Geyer (nee Eskierka), age 98, of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully on Jan. 1, 2011 Preceded in death by husband Marlow Sr.; daughter Beverley Gaetz; grandson Jack Nielsen. Survived by children, Patricia Nielsen, Gloria Hansen, Marilyn Kastner, Marlow Jr. (Bette), Mary (Paul Kotchen) Geyer; siblings, Genevive Sazenski, Walter Eskierka; 15 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; 6 great great grandchildren....

Howard Hawkinson

Howard Hawkinson

Dec 26, 2010

Howard "Howie" Hawkinson, age 83 of Scandia, Minnesota passed away Sunday, December 26, 2010 while surrounded by his family. Howie was a Scandia Town Board member, charter member of the Scandia-Marine Lions and longtime dairy farmer. He is preceded in death by brother, Edward Jr. He is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Audrey and their children Carolyn...

Helen Houle

Helen Houle

Dec 25, 2010

Helen M. Houle, age 93, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died peacefully on Christmas morning, December 25, 2010. She is preceded in death by her husband Prosper Houle. She will be dearly missed by her devoted children, Delores Radke, Gary L. (Luana) Houle, Wayne (Christine) Houle; 20 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; brother, Robert (Lorraine) Boyer; other family...

Blair Joselyn

Blair Joselyn

Dec 15, 2010

Blair Joselyn, of Scandia, born Feb. 9, 1934. Passed away peacefully on Dec. 15, 2010. He was a loving, caring husband and grandfather. Blair is survived by his wife, Carol; his daughter Julie and son-in-law Rick Laube; daughter-in-law Sandy Joselyn; grandchildren, Jordan, Collin and Brenna Joselyn. He is preceded in death by his son Thad; and brother Gary. Funeral Service...

Clark Erickson

Clark Erickson

Dec 13, 2010

Erickson, Clark Age 65, of Saint Paul Passed away peacefully surrounded by family December 13, 2010. Survived by wife, Janet; five daughters; twelve grandchildren. Gathering of family and friends will be held at 2:00 – 5:00 p.m., Friday, December 17, 2010 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Funeral Home: Mattson Funeral Home 343 North Shore Drive...

Henry Kenowski

Henry Kenowski

Dec 11, 2010

Henry "Dean" Kenowski, 82, of Spooner and St. Paul, Minn., passed away at Lynhurst Hospice on December 11, 2010. Dean was born on November 28, 1928 in the town of Rusk, Burnett County, Wisconsin to Henry E. "Hank" Kenowski and Beatrice (Lawrence) Kenowski Cronkhite. He attended Gaslyn School through the eight grade and Spooner High School through the twelfth grade....

Karen Palmer

Karen Palmer

Dec 9, 2010

Karen M. Palmer (Nee Morrissette), loving Wife & Mother, age 52, of Columbus, Minnesota passed away unexpectedly on December 9, 2010. Karen was loved and adored by all who knew her. She will be forever missed by her husband and soulmate, Randy; children, Collin Engstrom, L Cpl Derek Engstrom (currently serving in Afghanistan), David, Jeffrey and Kathryn Palmer; parents, Irving...

Malia Peterson

Malia Peterson

Dec 7, 2010

Malia Grace Peterson was born on February 18, 2001 and left this earth for the joy of heaven while sleeping on December 7, 2010. The 9 years in between those dates was a lifetime in which she touched countless lives with her energy, humor, laughter and hugs. Her grandpa's Mike and Canton, her great grandparents Verna, Les, Burton, Lorna, and...

Jeffrey Graves

Jeffrey Graves

Dec 7, 2010

Graves, Jeffrey S. Age 44 of Mankato, formerly of South St. Paul, MN Died December 7, 2010 unexpectedly. Jeff, a Hennepin County employee, is preceded in death by his father, Richard H. Graves and infant son, Grant B. Graves. Survived by children Tracey Graves and Jason Graves; Kandy Kleinow; mother Sharon (Tony) Gaisbauer; 2 sisters Shari (Rick) Duhrkop; Tammy (Jim)...

Vera Rieck

Vera Rieck

Dec 7, 2010

Rieck, Vera J. (Lee) Age 89 Of Wyoming, Minnesota Died on December 7, 2010. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Chester, of 65 years; son Danny; sister Irene. Survived by her children, Byron (Karen), Suzanne (Gary) Newsome, Nikki (Benny Ray), Bailey, and Colleen Rieck; nine grandchildren, Benny Ray II, Brenda, Timothy, Chet, John, Steven, Emma, Nikki and Trevor; great...

Charles Solem

Charles Solem

Dec 3, 2010

Charles W. Solem, age 81, of Linwood Township, passed away peacefully at home on December 3, 2010. Preceded in death by brother Harold; sister Elva Axtell. He is survived by Donna, his beloved wife of 60 years; children, Chuck (Karroll), Wally (Julie), Mike (Julie), Peggy (Paul) Mayhew; 12 grandchildren; a great granddaughter; brothers, John (Gloria) and Dennis (Sharon). Funeral Service...

Iris Schwarten

Iris Schwarten

Dec 3, 2010

Iris L. Schwarten, age 87, of Wyoming, passed away peacefully Dec. 3, 2010. Preceded in death by parents, Robert Bacon and Minnie Cairns; sisters, Alice Poehler and Shirley Schenk. Iris was a gifted artist who painted porcelain, played the piano, and found beauty in the world around her. She loved to travel and experience what the world has to offer....

Jerry Watkins

Jerry Watkins

Nov 30, 2010

Jerry Watkins, age 57, of Forest Lake Went Home to the Lord on November 30, 2010 Jerry was a wonderful husband and father who will be dearly missed by his wife, Misty and sons, A.J., John and Luke; as well as his sister Sadie Wallace, extended family and friends. A Celebration of Jerry's life will be held 7-10 p.m., Thursday,...

Troy Jensen

Troy Jensen

Nov 27, 2010

Troy A. Jensen, age 35 of Columbus, Minnesota, died unexpectedly on Saturday, November 27, 2010. Troy was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle who will be dearly missed by all who knew him including his beloved wife Trisha; children, Nathan, Allison and a baby on the way; parents, John and Marge; siblings, Scott (Nichole), Todd (Lynelle), Carrie (Matt) Greene;...

James Boyes

James Boyes

Nov 27, 2010

James Roger Boyes, 80 of Forest Lake, MN formerly of Tamarack, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday November 27, at the University of MN Medical Center. Jim was born on October 18th, 1930 in McGregor son of Eddie and Dora (Friestad) Boyes. He attended the Tamarack School and high school in McGregor. He served in the Army...

Clarence Severson Jr

Clarence Severson Jr

Nov 26, 2010

Clarence "Sonny" M. Severson Jr., age 79 of Stacy, Minnesota, died, Friday, November 26, 2010. He is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Sr. and Sennia; wife Marrian. He is survived by his sons, Clarence III and Tim (Jan); special daughter, Diana (Pat Jones) Marks; other children, Maureen, Sharon, Michael (Dar), Colleen, Patrick (Diane), Rebecca; many grandchildren and great...

Genevieve Sederstrom

Genevieve Sederstrom

Nov 18, 2010

Genevieve C. Sederstrom, age 80, of Forest Lake, passed away on November 18, 2010. It was a cloudy grey day when you left us, with a few rays of sun shining through. It looked like the opening of Heaven, to let your poor soul slip through. Preceded in death by her parents, Martin & Marie Sederstrom; brothers, Merle and Russell...