Obituaries

Myrtle Nelson

Myrtle Nelson

Nov 23, 2007

Myrtle E. Nelson Age, 90 of Chisago City, died November 23, 2007. She was born April 16, 1917 to Costain & Emily (Estrin) Johnson in Hawley, Minnesota She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Grant; brother, Ernest Johnson; and sister, Mildred Olson. Myrtle is survived by her son, Duane (Nancy) Nelson; daughter, Jean Anderson both of Chisago City;...

Harold Erickson

Harold Erickson

Nov 22, 2007

Harold L. Erickson, age 85 of Columbia Heights and St. Paul Passed away November 22, 2007 after a brief illness. Peceded in death by his mother, Olivia; and father, Alfred. He is survived by his brothers, Wallace and Richard (Dorothy) of St. Paul; nephews, Jeffery, Randy (Gail), Mark (Shawn); grand niece, Krystal; and grand nephew, Richard. Harold was a US...

Evelyn Sandstrom

Evelyn Sandstrom

Nov 20, 2007

Evelyn L. Sandstrom age 94 of Ham Lake died, Tuesday, November 20, 2007 She is preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Christine (Hallberg) Sandstrom; two brothers; two sisters. She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her including her nephews and nieces, Bill (Janet) Nelson, Geri (Ray) Daninger, Carol (Bryan) Alshouse, Kermit (Donna) Sandstrom, Dave...

Edward Brummer

Edward Brummer

Nov 20, 2007

Edward N. Brummer, age 96 of Forest Lake, formerly of Zimmerman. Edward was born July 19, 1911 in Pierz, MN. His family moved to a farm near Pierz, where Ed lived until he married Louise Schmidtbauer on October. 3, 1933. Ed and Louise farmed until they moved to Brainerd in 1957, where he was employed at Brainerd Foundry and Longyear....

Rita Maier

Rita Maier

Nov 19, 2007

Maier, Rita L. (nee Hofeld) age 65, of Wyoming, MN passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends on November. 19, 2007 Preceded in death by her son, Wayne; and her parents. Rita is survived by her husband of 43 years, Gordon; children, Karl (Katy), Traci (Rodney) Besch, Joleen (Tom) Thordson. Grandchildren, Kasey and Nicholas Maier; Josh and Garrett Besch;...

Joy Tschida

Joy Tschida

Nov 18, 2007

Joy H. Tschida Gentle Spirit Loved by All of St. Paul, born in Eau Claire, died, Sunday, November 18, 2007 surrounded by her family. Joy was a beloved teacher, lifelong learner and world traveler. Preceded in death by her husband Victor G. Tschida; brother Lawrence Decker. Survived by her loving children, Richard (Sheila), Victor H. (Kathleen Scanlan), Catherine (James Reuter),...

Gloria Stone

Gloria Stone

Nov 17, 2007

Gloria I. Stone age 71 of Forest Lake died, Saturday, November 17, 2007 at Birchwood Health Care Center. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Elevey (Crocker) Carlson; sons, Anthony and Randolph; brothers, Gordy, Bob, Bill, Don. She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her including her beloved husband Anthony; children, Linda (Jim)...

Dennis Odegard

Dennis Odegard

Nov 16, 2007

Dennis B. Odegard age 56 of Wyoming died, suddenly, Friday, November 16, 2007 Dennis was a man with a heart of gold who would think nothing of helping out a friend or stranger in need. He lived life with a continuous upbeat and excited spirit, that vividly came through in his music. In addition to his family, music was his...

Marion Pancake

Marion Pancake

Nov 10, 2007

Marion A. Pancake, age 76 of the Forest Lake Area, passed away peacefully November 10, 2007 Preceded in death by husband, Kenneth; and son, Jerry. She is survived by her son, Jim (Alona) and their sons, Joshua and Justin; daughter, Julie (John) Cash and their children, Jason, Jacob and Amanda; other grandchildren, Robert and Amy; and brother, Karl (Maria) Berlin....

Bernard Meyman

Bernard Meyman

Nov 7, 2007

Bernard "Bud" Meyman,age 74, of Linwood Born September 27, 1933 to Bernard & Florence (Brever) Meyman in Browerville, MN, he died November 7, 2007 at home. Bud was a dedicated Mpls. Police Officer, retiring after 31 years of service. He married Joan May on May 18, 1953. Bud enjoyed and inspired many children during his 20+ years of volunteer coaching....

Robert Becker

Robert Becker

Nov 5, 2007

Robert D. Becker, age 92 of Forest Lake, formerly of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family on Monday, November 5, 2007 at the Scandia Eldercare. Robert worked as a self employed commerical artist for many years. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and all things in nature. Robert took great pride...

Kerry Drexler

Kerry Drexler

Nov 5, 2007

Kerry Lee Drexler, age 48 of Delano, died peacefully Monday, November 5, 2007 following a couragous battle with cancer. Kerry was born February 24, 1959 in New Ulm, Minnesota the daughter of John and Jeannette (Wecker) Altenburg. Kerry worked at Donahue Harley Davidson for two years prior to her death. Kerry is preceded in death by her grandparents, Leonard and...

Regina Sandstrom

Regina Sandstrom

Nov 4, 2007

Regina M. Sandstrom age 94 of Ham Lake died, peacefully, Sunday, November 4, 2007 She is preceded in death by her husband Leonard. She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her especially her devoted children, Geri (Ray) Daninger, Carol (Bryan) Alshouse, Kermit (Donna) Sandstrom, Dave (Mary) Sandstrom, Rick (Betsy) Sandstrom; seventeen granchildren; 32 great grandchildren; sister...

Marvin Jongquist

Marvin Jongquist

Nov 1, 2007

Marvin "Gene" Jongquist age 75 of Almelund died, Thursday, November 1, 2007 Gene was a proud veteran of the United States Army, having served his country during the Korean Conflict. He was a retiree of the Soo Line Railroad. His greatest love was his family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Otto and Inez (Rosenquist) Jongquist; grandson David...

Willard Bluhm

Willard Bluhm

Oct 31, 2007

Willard Martin Bluhm was born February 1, 1927 in Matawah, Minnesota the son of Martin J. and Dorothy H. (Young) Bluhm. Bill attended school in Waldorf, Minnesota. Following his schooling he enlisted in the United States Army, where he proudly served his country during WWII. After the war he returned home and married Dorothy Deubler. They were united in marriage...

Rebecca Berquam

Rebecca Berquam

Oct 29, 2007

Berquam, Rebecca Anne (nee Warnsholz) age 45 of Wyoming, MN Died unexpectedly on October 29, 2007. Devoted animal lover and helper of Northwoods Humane Society. She was known as a pillar of strength for those around her and an advocate for the underdogs. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Florence Taillefer and cousin, Joseph Taillefer. She is survived...

Carl Johnson

Carl Johnson

Oct 25, 2007

Johnson, Carl V., Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather & Great-Grandfather age 90 of Forest Lake, died October 25, 2007. Preceded in death by wife of 56 years, Lorene M.; survived by children, Dennis (Betty) Johnson, Karen (Glenn) Koss, Richard (Barbara) Johnson, and Lynn Klose; nine grandchildren; many great grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Elsie Johnson and Joan Schelling; brother-in-law, Ken (Lorraine) Schelling; many nieces...

Evelyn Wizik

Evelyn Wizik

Oct 25, 2007

Evelyn L. "Evie" Wizik age 82, of Forest Lake Passed away peacefully October 25, 2007 Preceded in death by husband, Bill; siblings, Jim, Willy, Eleanor, and Orina. Evie is survived by her daughter, Roxanne (Brad) Hutar; son, Jim (fiance, Nikole Davis); granddaughters, Alycia, Connie, Leah; step-grandson, Weston; brother, Ben (Tootie); sister, Alice Saxe; and many nieces and nephews. Mass of...

Adina Cardwell

Adina Cardwell

Oct 14, 2007

Adina Cardwell, age 29, of Forest Lake died October 14, 2007. Adina was a woman of great strength and tremendous joy. She lived for God and her famly. Her life was a testimony to the goodness of the Lord. Preceded in death by grandmother, Margie Snelling; and grandfather, Donald Schminkey, Sr. She is survived by her husband, Jayson; son, Benjamin...

Theresa Schwartz

Theresa Schwartz

Oct 13, 2007

Theresa Conoryea Schwartz, age 94 of Big Marine Lake born December 16, 1912 died October 13, 2007 Preceded in death by her husband, John G., Sr. Survived by her children, Joanne Messenger of Glenwood, John G., Jr. of Maplewood, Judith McCarty of Chisago City, and Jeanne Schorn of Mounds View; 20 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; 8 great great grandchildren; brother,...