Obituaries

Jul 1, 2008

Richard Forsman, age 67,  of Forest Lake formerly of Virginia, MN passed away July 1, 2008 in Wyoming, MN.    Services incomplete at this time.

Jul 1, 2008

of White Bear Lake, died suddenly July 1, 2008. A gathering of family and friends will be held Monday, July 14, 2008 from 2:00-4:00 p.m., at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake.  Private family interment.

Jun 29, 2008

He is preceded in death by his son James M. Shearen. A celebration of his life will be held at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. The family will greet friends from 3:00 until the time of the service. Interment at Calvary Cemetery. Memorials are preferred.

Jun 26, 2008

She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Mary Waters; husband Louis G. Riopel; son Richard Riopel; son-in-law Edward Hayes; brothers, William and Thomas Waters.

Jun 23, 2008

One less angel among us Geraldine is loved ever so much by her six grandchildren, Stephanie Kelley, Christopher Esser, Latoshia Fraker, Leland Fraker, Kaci Jo Fraker and Brandon Gilbert. Six little angels of her own, Tucker Kelley, Taylor Kelley, Alexis Esser, Kaile Sinclair, Merrlee Fraker, Graham Kelley; and a lifetime of friends. Memorial Service 5 PM, Friday, June 27, 2008 at...

Jun 22, 2008

Beloved Husband, Dad, Grandpa died June 22, 2008 Survived by Loving wife, Aleva; 2 sons, Steve, Mike; their families; 9 grandchildren; 3 brothers; 2 sisters.

Jun 20, 2008

of Chisago City, passed away June 20, 2008 He is survived by his wife, Bette; daughters Nancy (Bill) Bergeron, Barbara Harden; step-son, Richard Dobbelmann; step-daughters, Jo Ann (Jim) Fetsch, Janet (Tom) Farrow; 11 grandchildren; 12 step-grandchildren; 41 great grandchildren; and 14 great great grandchildren. Funeral service 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at Faith Lutheran Church, 886 North Shore Drive,...

Jun 18, 2008

Passed away June 18, 2008, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her family and friends reciting the Our Father. She is survived by her husband, Tony; daughter, Marie (Erik) Hyjek; grandson, Jacob Hyjek; mother & step-father, Connie (Raymond) River; sisters, Pattie (Bob) Murlowski, Fran (Mark) Splittstoser, Marybeth (Frank) O’Gorman; brothers, Steven (Ruth) and David (Tanya) Danielzuk; nieces &...

Jun 16, 2008

Beloved Husband, Father, Brother and Uncle Died June 16, 2008 unexpectedly at home. Youth hockey and softball coach. Member of Princeton Moose Lodge #2331. Preceded in death by parents, Andrew and Theresa Spies; sister, Diane Nickos; in-laws, Larry and Mary Ellen Brandvig. Survived by loving wife of 16 years, Sue; children, Alex, Rachel and Abigail; brother, Andy; several nieces, nephews and other extended family...

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...