Obituaries

Judy Seiberlich

Judy Seiberlich

Jan 2, 2008

Judy Seiberlich age 63 of Forest Lake EVERYONE'S GRANDMA died, Thursday, January 3, 2008 She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Lorraine Betz; husband Dennis. She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her including her sons, Darrin, Brett (Amy); grandchildren, Brandon, Koral, Brianna, Tyler; siblings, Robert Betz, Darlene Betz, Kathleen (Glenn) Lucas; several...

Margie Ericson

Margie Ericson

Dec 30, 2007

Margie L. Ericson, age 81 of Forest Lake, Minnesota passed away peacefully, December 30, 2007. Margie was born February 4, 1926 to William and Eva (Anderson) Kallies in Rockford, Illinois. She was a lifetime member of the Forest Lake VFW Auxiliary. Preceded in death by her grandsons, Chad and Franklin. Survived by husband of 50 years Rollin; children, Barbara (John)...

Wendy Goers

Wendy Goers

Dec 23, 2007

Wendy Jo Goers, age 39 of Forest Lake, went home with her Lord peacefully, surrounded by family & friends. Known by many as Pastor Wendy, she is survived by her husband, Pastor Matt Goers; children, Michael, Christian, Marin; parents, Norbert & Janice Cannon; sister, Heather (Tom) Porter; brothers, Donald and John Cannon; many other relatives and good friends. Funeral Service...

Dean Pederson

Dean Pederson

Dec 23, 2007

Dean Robert Pederson, age 56 of Minnetonka died Sunday, December 23, 2007 He is survived by his children, Patricia (Jeff) Awe, Lynn Strege (Kevin), Joe Pederson; grandchildren, Alicia Pederson, Jamison Strege, Allison Awe, Dominique Hicks; brother, Dwayne (Heidi) Pederson; special friend, Bob Samolyk; and many nieces and nephews. Gathering of family and friends 9:30-11:30 am, Friday, December 28, 2007 at...

Norma Johnson

Norma Johnson

Dec 21, 2007

Johnson, Norma M., age 84 of Scandia, passed away suddenly, December. 21, 2007 Preceded in death by her husband, Clifford; sister; and brothers. She is survived by her daughters, Joan (William) Cole, Darlene Johnson; grandchildren, Kathleen Cole, Rob (Amy) Cole; great grandchildren, Samantha, Jacob, Kali; brother-in-law, Henry Johnson; sisters-in-law, Sophie Lindgren, Mardine Thorp and Addie Lindgren; and many other relatives...

Jacqueline Herzog

Jacqueline Herzog

Dec 20, 2007

Jacqueline Virginia Weisser Herzog Mother of five sons, long-time Riverside, CA resident, teacher and artist. Jackie passed away on December 20, 2007 in Covina, California after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Jackie was born on October 3, 1927 and was raised in Forest Lake, Minnesota by parents, Eleanor and Joseph Weisser. Jackie graduated from Forest Lake High School in...

LaVerne Splittstoesser

LaVerne Splittstoesser

Dec 15, 2007

Splittstoesser, LaVerne A. (Wille) Beloved wife, Devoted mother, grandmother, and sister age 83, of Forest Lake, formerly of St. Paul passed away December 15, 2007 after a short illness. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Howard with whom she shared 46 loving years until his death in July of 1992; her sister, Caroline Dotson; and brother, Harold "Sunny" Wille....

Thomas Ostertag

Thomas Ostertag

Dec 14, 2007

OSTERTAG, THOMAS D AGE 69 OF PERKASIE PA (formerly of Chisago City, Mn) Died peacefully on December 14th after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Preceded in death by his infant daughter Theresa, and parents Clem & Helen Ostertag. He will be deeply missed by his children Linda (Ted Stapleford), David (Collette), Robert (Victoria), and their mother Mary E.Cronk...

Marjorie Hartung

Marjorie Hartung

Dec 12, 2007

Marjorie R. Hartung age 80 of Forest Lake died, Wednesday, December 12, 2007 surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by her husband Harry. She will be dearly missed by her beloved children, Linda Hartung, Vickie DeVriendt, Loren Hartung, Darrell (Shonda) Hartung, Wayne (Jennifer) Hartung; grandchildren, Hollie, Ryane, Jenna, Ashlynn; great granddaughter Mikayla. Mass of Christian Burial will...

Lorraine Freier

Lorraine Freier

Dec 11, 2007

Our Beloved Mother Lorraine Coreen Sudrow McKee Freier November 12, 1918 - December 11, 2007 Lorraine graduated from Elston High School in 1938. At the time of her death she was a resident of Minnesota. Preceded in death by parents; Oliver & Florence Sudrow of Michigan City; first husband, James McKee of Michigan City; and second husband, Harvey Freier, Jr....

Christopher Cressman

Christopher Cressman

Dec 10, 2007

Christopher Cressman, age 35, of Hugo, passed away December 10, 2007 after a valiant fight with Cystic Fibrosis. Preceded in death by his maternal grandparents and paternal grandfather. He is survived by his parents, Ronald & Janice; brother, Michael (Kimberly); paternal grandmother, Eleanor Cressman; nieces, nephew; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. We wish to thank Dr. Robert Kempainen, Megan...

Helen Dahn

Helen Dahn

Dec 6, 2007

Helen Dahn, age 71, of Forest Lake, formerly of St. Paul, passed away December 6, 2007 She is survived by her husband, Allen; daughter, Laura Lee Ramstrom and her daughters, Natasha Steiner & Nicole Steiner; step-children, Lester (Debbie), their daughters, Heather & Leah, April (Jim) Vernstrom, their daughter, Joanna Sky,Gary Dahn, Catherine (Kenny) Johnson, and their son, Michael Allan; and...

Theresa Anderson

Theresa Anderson

Dec 5, 2007

Theresa A. Anderson, age 59 of Forest Lake, passed away December 5, 2007. She is survived by husband, Jerry L.; sons, Erik M. (Cindy), Joshua K. (Patricia Schultz), Jared R. (Brigitta Meyer); step-daughters, Kristene L. (Christopher) Hentz, Kathryn L. Anderson; eight grandchildren; brother, Michael (Anita) Herzog; sister, Susan (Ronnie) May; nieces, nephews and many friends. Theresa was a graduate of...

Alice Thaemert

Alice Thaemert

Dec 4, 2007

Alice Mae Thaemert age 90 of Forest Lake died peacefully, Tuesday, December 4, 2007 She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Harvey. She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her including her devoted children, Lona (Bruce) Rauma, Karen Armstrong, Craig (Elaine) Thaemert; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren. The family would like to...

Leo Boesch

Leo Boesch

Dec 4, 2007

Leo R. Boesch Beloved Husband & Soulmate Loving and Proud Dad, Grandpa, Son and Brother age 62 of Forest Lake, MN, passed peacefully at home after a long courageous battle with cancer on December 4, 2007. Survived lovingly by wife of 38 years, Patricia; daughter Angela; son Ray (Jenelle) and the joy of his last seven years, his granddaughter Victoria...

Doris Melby

Doris Melby

Dec 4, 2007

Doris M. Melby, age 77 of Hawley, died peacefully Tuesday, December 4, 2007 at the Wyoming home of her son Royal. She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Clara (Durling) Benesh; husband Russell Melby; siblings, Eleanor deVries, Arnold Benesh, Kenneth Benesh. She is survived by her children, Dr. Lorrie (Stephen Bailey) Melby, Randy (Victoria Stickney) Melby, Royal...

Gary VanDerSchaegen

Gary VanDerSchaegen

Dec 2, 2007

Gary E. VanDerSchaegen age 54 of Circle Pines died, Sunday, December 2, 2007 He is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his siblings, Jill (Bob) Hunt, Joy (Lyn) Ladd, Greg (Cathy) VanDerSchaegen; several nieces, nephews, loving family and friends. The family will greet friends from 4:00-8:00 p.m., Friday, December 7, 2007 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343...

Ester Ritter

Ester Ritter

Dec 1, 2007

Ritter, Ester Gertrude age 91 of Chisago City, MN formerly Fargo, ND died 12/1/2007 Ester was born January 25, 1916 to Jacob G. and Rosa (Schock) Ritter in Wishek, North Dakota. She graduated from Wishek High School on May 24, 1934. Following graduation she worked as a stenographer at the county Welfare office in Ashley, North Dakota until 1943. Ester...

Audrey Hesse

Audrey Hesse

Nov 26, 2007

Audrey "Tootie" Louise Hesse of Forest Lake died November 26, 2007. Audrey was born October 17, 1928 to Helgert and Louise (Polreis) Henrickson in Forest Lake. Audrey was a Red Cross Volunteer for 40+ years, serving Birchwood Health Care Center and various other facilities as needed. Audrey is preceded in death by her parents Helgert and Louise (Pollreis) Henrikson and...

Raymond Allison

Raymond Allison

Nov 25, 2007

Raymond C. Allison age 65 of Forest Lake died, Sunday, November 25, 2007 after a courageous battle with cancer. Ray began his career in 1967 as a pipe fitter; which continued with Local #455 for over 30 years. He enjoyed all aspects of bicycling, especially making and riding recumbent bikes. He was a member of the Minnesota Human Powered Vehicle...