Obituaries

Aug 20, 2009

Passed away comfortably in his sleep on August 20, 2009 at Cerenity Care in Saint Paul. Bill had been a Television Repairman since the 1950’s. He was a Life Member and Past President of Wildwood Lions and a member of American Legion Post 225.  Bill was a U.S. Army Air Corps Veteran of WWII. Memorial Service 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 25,...

Aug 19, 2009

Irene was a longtime member of the Lac qui Parle Lutheran Church, rural Dawson, MN. She was active in the Ladies’ Aid, her circle and a Sunday School teacher. She was a busy farmwife and guided her four children through 4H, church and school activities. Some of her favorite hobbies were gardening, sewing, canning, quilting and card playing. She...

Aug 19, 2009

Margaret Mary (Pirkl) Kluk, age 91, of Forest Lake, MN, was born into eternal life on August 19, 2009, surrounded by several members of  her family at Birchwood Care Center. Margaret was born on April 7, 1918 to Edward and Josephine (Schuster) Pirkl on their family farm near Pine City, MN.  She attended District 47 West Elementary School, a...

Aug 13, 2009

He was born June 5, 1923 in Granada, Nashville Twp., Martin Co., Minnesota. His parents were Walt and Della (Brown) McPhail. He had three older brothers and one younger sister. He was raised in Southern Minnesota; Granada, Truman and Winnebago area. Rollo entered WWII on February 13, 1943 and was a Corporal in the U.S. Army~Air Force. He spent 17 months on the Island...

Aug 12, 2009

Norman was a US Air Force Veteran of WWII, Korea and Vietnam. Preceded in death by his wife Jeanette; daughter Lauralee Buchholtz. Memorial Service 3:00 p.m., Saturday, August 15, 2009 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Gathering of Family & Friends one hour prior to service. Inurnment in Shopier, WI on August 29, 2009.

Aug 11, 2009

Born November. 26, 1916~Died August 11, 2009 Funeral Service 11:00 a.m., Monday, August 17, 2009 at Faith Lutheran Church, 886 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Visitation one hour prior to service at church. Interment in Scandinavian Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to Faith Lutheran Church

Aug 9, 2009

Paul R. Nitschke, age 71 of Scandia, died Sunday, August 9, 2009 surrounded by his loving family. Paul was born November 29, 1937 in New York City, New York, the son of Robert and Helen (Landau) Nitschke. Following graduation from high school, he enlisted in the United States Navy where he proudly served his country from 1958-1964. Paul and Antoinette Helmberger were...

Aug 9, 2009

Age 81 Longtime resident died on August 9, 2009. Ron was a proud WWII Veteran of the US  Navy. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Arlene; children, Jodie (Dave) Drews, James (Michele) Agnes, Lynette (Richard) Stream, Richard (Lorraine) Agnes, LuAnne Agnes, Tom (Linda) Agnes; grandchildren, Dave Jr., Dustin, Ben, Christine, Daniel, Jeremy, Josh, Jesse, Joseph, Chantel,...

Aug 4, 2009

Elsie L. Hallberg, age 79 of Forest Lake, died August 4, 2009. Elsie was a devoted Christian who will be remembered as a kind and dear woman who gave of selflessly gave of herself. She is preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Emily (Christin) Thober; husband Melbourne; siblings, Water, Edwin, Arnold, Annette, Claire, Adeline, Lillian. She is survived by her daughters,...

Aug 4, 2009

Alice H. Bohman, age 88, longtime Marine on St. Croix Resident, died peacefully at home on August 4, 2009.  She is preceded in death by husband Walter; son Herman; brothers, Jimmy, Cliff, Milton; sister Thea. She is survived by her children, Sonja (Ron) True, Clifton (Linda) Bohman; daughter-in-law Pat Bohman; nine grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren; several great great grandchildren;  brothers, Walter,...

Aug 2, 2009

Preceded in death by his grandparents & mother Mary Schultz. He is survived by his fiancé Carrie Winkelman & their 6 year old daughter, Jamaica; father Jerome Sr.; stepfather Art Price; sisters, Jamie Schultz, Sheila Schultz-Price; aunt Susan (Kevin) Murray; uncle Jerry (Dagmar) Abfalter; and several more aunts, uncles; nephews; one niece; and other extended family. Funeral Service 4:00 p.m., Friday, August...

Jul 29, 2009

Age 62 of Brooklyn Park, died Wednesday, July 29, 2009, following a valiant battle with cancer. Terri was born May 5, 1947 in Mahnomen, Minnesota the daughter of Terrance and Frances (Smith) Goodwin. Following high school, Terri was united in marriage to Richard Toft on April 27, 1968. The last 7 years she worked as a production scheduler for Industrial Fabrics. Terri will...

Jul 19, 2009

age 69, of Forest Lake, formerly of North Branch, died Sunday, July 19, 2009.  He was born September 8, 1939 to Herbert & Eugenia (Nuesse) Kruckman in Minneapolis.

Rodger was preceded in death by his sister Denise Cezekala.  He is survived by his sisters, Sandy Proefrock, Rachel (Jim) Zachary, Diane (Randy) Joslyn; many nieces and nephews.  Many...

Jul 19, 2009

Age 65, of Forest Lake, died Sunday, July 19, 2009. Born and raised in Forest Lake, she lived many years in Chicago before returning to Forest Lake in early 2000.  Susan worked for Associates in Medical Physics and The Education & Research Foundation for the Society of Nuclear Medicine.  She was the Past National President of the Nuclear Medical Society. Susan...

Jul 19, 2009

age 83 of Linwood Twp., passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 19, 2009 Preceded in death by husband Joe; parents Harold & Fern Chapman; two brothers, one sister.  She is survived by her children, Jim, Jerry, Joanne Perry, Joe Jr., Dennis; eleven grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren; six sisters; four brothers; numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Memorial Service 11:00 a.m.,...

Jul 9, 2009

Ross was born in Austin, MN on July 21, 1950 to Marvin and Dorothy Florand. They moved to Rochester, MN in 1958. Ross graduated from John Marshall High School in 1968. He joined his first band in junior high school. His love for music was apparent to all those who surrounded him. He started playing “gigs” prior to having a driver’s license and his parents...

Jul 3, 2009

Died on Friday, July 3, 2009. Preceded in death by her husband Wayne; and son Steven. She is survived by her children, Mary (Rich) Fisher, Jeff (Julie), Marcia (Steve) Shively; grandchildren, Ashley, Erica, Carrie, Steven, Stephanie, Dillan, Michael (Katherine); siblings, Herbert(LaVonne), Irvin, Floyd, Irene Schaller,  Bernard, Phyllis Hazler, Dori (Corky) Shillings, and Roland (Pat). Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July...

Jul 1, 2009

Born August 27, 1916 - Died July 1, 2009

Preceded in death by parents, William & Louise Van Elsberg; wife Iris, who passed away in 1981; second wife of 17 years, Robinetta; brothers, Roy and Arthur; sister Lois Lease.  Lloyd is survived by his children, Vonnie (Tom) Dorn, Mardi (Robert) Erickson, Butch (Darlene), Bud (Rose); sister Caroline...

Jul 1, 2009

Passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2009 after a brief battle with lung cancer.  He was born December 11, 1933 in Morris, Minnesota to Harold E. and Mildred (Degendorfer) Fredericksen.  He graduated from Morris High School in 1951, served in the US Navy from 1951 until 1954.  He received his tool and die training in Chicago.  Ronald married Arleen V....

Jun 28, 2009

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, July 3, 2009 at Elim Lutheran Church, 20971 Olinda Trail North, Scandia. Visitation will be 4:00-8:00 p.m., Thursday at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake and one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment at Elim Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Elim Lutheran Church or the Scandia...