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Jun 15, 2008

Preceded in death by grandson, Daniel: brothers, Jack, Skip, Bob, and Dick.

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Jun 11, 2008

Shawn Michael Kost age 18 of Columbus died, Wednesday, June 11, 2008 Shawn was a 2007 graduate of Forest Lake High School. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Gordon and Evelyn Anderson; aunt Chevon Pihulak. He will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved him including his parents Tammy and Ed Anderson; father James Beck; sisters,...

Jun 11, 2008

William J. Sahr, age 87, of Saint Paul, died June 11, 2008. Preceded in death by wife, Jacqueline; eight siblings. Survived by daughter, Linda (Neil) Dohm; sisters, Alice Wallin, Gwendolyn Alden; grandchildren, Tim (Sandra) Dohm, Michael Dohm, Jeffrey Dohm and Adam (Heather) Dohm; four great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Service at 11:30am, Friday, June 13, 2008 at Mattson...

Jun 7, 2008

Bechner, Norma Jean age 56, of Forest Lake. Preceded in death by father, Arnold Tessier; and granddaughter, Alyssa Kosobuski. She is survived by her husband, Bruce; daughters, Jeanette (Bob) Rapson, Kristie (Bryan) Kosobuski; mother, Marlene Tessier; grandchildren, Alexandrea, Tyler, Austin, Adreana; siblings, Richard Tessier, Vickie Grinnell, Tom Tessier, Fred Tessier, Lorie Hellquist, and Steve Tessier. Funeral Service 7 PM, Tuesday,...

Jun 4, 2008

Nicholas "Nick" Scott Gustafson, age 23, of Chisago City, passed away unexpectedly on June 4, 2008. Nick loved golfing, playing and following hockey, music, and fishing. He will be deeply missed by his mother, Gail Gunter (fiance, Jim "Chipper" Thoennes); his father, Scott Gustafson; sister, Nicole Gustafson; brother and sister, Gabe and Taylor Gustafson, and their mother, Tracey Hofmann; grandparents,...

May 30, 2008

Rosalind Hattie (Bergman) Bowman was born on October 25, 1916 to Benjamin and Emma Bergman. She grew up on a farm at Pilot Grove, near Elmore, Minnesota. She graduated from East Chain High School. Following graduation she took a two year teacher training course and became a teacher of a one room (grades 1-8) schoolhouse located near Granada, Minnesota. There...

May 25, 2008

Corey R. Ridge Age 36 of Hugo Died, Sunday, May 25, 2008 He is preceded in death by his grandfather Don Corwin. He will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved him including his parents, Beverly (Doug) Redfield, Robert (Barb) Ridge; sister Jennifer (James) Janssen; step-sister Melissa Redfield; nephew and niece, Tony and Abby; aunts and uncles, Susan...

May 23, 2008

Erickson, Ruth A. "Ruthie" age 69 of Forest Lake, formerly of Wyoming, MN passed away suddenly on May 23, 2008 Preceded in death by son, Keith; parents Edward and Edna Peterson; siblings, Arlene Zang, Allan, Lois Ewald, Roland (Helen). She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Roger; daughters, Beverly (John) Saxe, Karin (Scott) Nelson; grandchildren, Kyle, Shawn, Rachel,...

May 23, 2008

Francis "Frank" S. Jankowski, age 77, of Linwood Twp. passed away May 23, 2008 Preceded in death by father, Francis. He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Beverly; children, Carla (Jim) Holm, Michael (Julie), James (Gail), Daniel (Mari), Joel (Cari); mother, Lillian; grandchildren, Nathaniel, Alyssa (Joe), Milena, Andy, Eric, Jeffrey, Paul, Mark, Jacob, David, Matthew, Krystal, Jonathan,...

May 22, 2008

Ethel Olsen (nee Hansen) Born November 8, 1919 Passed away peacefully May 22, 2008. Preceded in death by her husband Alvin. Survived by her daughters, Karen (Pat) Fahey, Marjorie Raschke, Nancy (Jack) Farvour, Peggy Jarosch and Marietta Olsen; grandchildren, Laura (Doug) Schultz, Sean Fahey (Darla), Scott (Kim) Raschke, Shannon (Dan) DeVinny, Mark Jarosch, Benjamin Raschke (Deb), Brian Jarosch, Jennifer Jarosch...

May 20, 2008

Lucielle L. Zimmerman, age 78 Passed away suddenly May 20, 2008 Her loving husband, Vernon died in April 2008. She is also preceded in death by son, David W. Baldwin; sister, Florence Paulson; brothers, William and Florain Manke. She is survived by her son LeRoy (Karen) Baldwin, their children David Baldwin, Kari (Jaysin) Hodges, Rebecca Baldwin, and their grandchildren Bryce...

May 15, 2008

David Klossner age 57 of Forest Lake died, May 15, 2008 Preceded in death by his father William Klossner. He is survived by his wife Sandy; sons, Lonnie (Beth), Chad (Kristy), Cole; grandson Jack; little friends, Brody, Bella and Ava; mother Signe Klossner; siblings, Bob, Linda (Wes) Hazlett; many nieces, nephews, family and friends. A celebration of his life will...

May 11, 2008

Olson, Richard M. "Rick" age 53, of Ham Lake, passed away peacefully and went to be with his Lord on May 11, 2008 after a struggle with lung cancer. He was caring, generous and loved others selflessly. He enjoyed creating a beautiful and loving home for his family both physically and emotionally. His passion for God and music made it...

May 11, 2008

She leaves behind her children, Dwayne (Debbie) Scott, Stacy Mae "Loretta" (Lyle) Kizzar, "Rusty" Charles (Julie) Scott, William C. Schweitzer, Donna Marie Scott (fiancAC., Ken Knie), Jimmie Daniel "Danny" Scott, Helen Vickie (Jim) Mahoney, Linda Louise (Greg) Bush; siblings, Mabel Ruiz, David (Terry) Giron, Alice (John) Head, Erma Giron; 33 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren. Memorial service will be held at...

May 2, 2008

McCoy, Richard Age 68 of Scandia Died, Friday, May 2, 2008 He is preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Bertha (Dezutter) McCoy; brother Walter McCoy. He will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved him including, his children Paige McCoy, Scott (Carin) McCoy; grandchildren, Andrea and Shannon McCoy; siblings, Dave (Pat) McCoy, Margaret McCoy Birch, Kathy...

May 1, 2008

Mildred "Milly" Erickson, age 94, of Scandia, died 5/1/08. Preceded in death by husband, Paul; son, Wayne; great granddaughter; twelve siblings; son in law, Marlin Thompson. Survived by three children, Carol (Jim) Moody, Janet Thompson, Dennis Erickson; ten grandchildren; twenty three great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; sister, Gwen Nelson and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Service will be at 3pm,...

May 1, 2008

Ray E. Peterson, age 85, formerly of St. Louis Park, died peacefully on Thursday, May 1, 2008 surrounded by his family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather. Ray graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1941. Following his graduation he proudly served his country during WWII in the Navy Sea Bees. He was accepted in the V-12 program...

Apr 27, 2008

Carl "Jim" Collen, age 73, of Coon Lake, died April 27, 2008 Preceded in death by sisters, Gertrude, Ethel, Dorothy, Marie; brothers, Stan, Ray, and Les. He is survived by his sisters, Irene (Mylo) Lundquist, Marlene and Janet Collen; brother, Richard; brother-in-law, Lou Saenger; many nieces and nephews; and special comforter, "Max" the cat. Jim retired from IBM as a...

Apr 25, 2008

Willard James Houle, died on April 25, 2008 at 4:00 a.m. At the time of his death he was surrounded by "Joannie" his devoted wife of 67 years; sons, Jim (Sherri), Gary (Julie), Jeff (Cindy), Greg (Debbie); daughter Mary (Lyle) Koski; many of his 17 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.; sister June Patrin. He is preceded in death by his...

Apr 21, 2008

Langseth, Faith (nee Luxenburg) age 58, of Pine City died April 21, 2008 after a very short battle with cancer. She had a successful career within the steel industry, and was a longtime employee of IPSCO MN. Preceded in death by father, Emil Heieren. She is survived by her husband, Lowell Bowen; her children, Guy Luxenburg, Tara Buckbee; grandchildren, Jordan...