Obituaries

Julie Johnson

Julie Johnson

Feb 12, 2008

Julie Christine Robinson Johnson, age 43, Resided in Duluth, MN, formerly of North Branch, Passed away February 12, 2008 in her home. Preceded in death by father, George Robinson. Survived by husband, Bob; her two loving sons, Shaun Bridgeman and Shane Bridgeman (fiancAC., Jen Kuiper); mother, Gladys Robinson; brothers, John, Gene, Jack; five nieces and nephews. She will be eternally...

Gertrude Hauble

Gertrude Hauble

Feb 12, 2008

Gertrude A. Hauble, age 90, Of Forest Lake Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister, Died, Tuesday, February 12, 2008, Gertrude loved life and lived every moment to the fullest. She is preceded in death by her husband Frederick; five siblings. She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her including her children, Gary (Kathy) Hauble, Joan (Ernie)...

Nellie Maefsky

Nellie Maefsky

Feb 12, 2008

Nellie Maefsky Age 91 of Scandia She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Frank; sons, Vincent (Christine), Frank, Jr.(Diane Gaffoglio); brother, Tony Paznokas; grandchildren, Sarah Nell (Steve) Johnson, Seth, Shane, Stephen; great granddaughters, Ashley, Alison, and Ava Johnson. Visitation 1-3:00 pm, Saturday, February 16, 2008 with sharing of memories at 3:00 p.m. in Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North...

Rachel Hawkinson

Rachel Hawkinson

Feb 12, 2008

Rachel Hawkinson (nee Purdy) Age 68, of North Branch, Died February 12, 2008 Preceded in death by her parents, Ray & Leora Purdy; three sisters; and one brother. She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, David; daughters, Tammy (Dan) Nelson, Nancy (Doug) Poppens; grandchildren, Andrew, Alyssa, Justin, and Nathan; many nieces and nephews. Rachel was a longtime...

Harriet Johnson

Harriet Johnson

Feb 6, 2008

Harriet Johnson (nee Ekegren) Age 89, lifetime Scandia Resident, died, Wednesday, February 06, 2008 She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Clara (Almquist); husband Lorainne Farmer Johnson; brother Donald Ekegren. She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her including her sisters, DeLores Ecklund, Corinne Pahklamets; sister-in-law Ruth Ekegren; several nieces and nephews; many...

James Gray

James Gray

Jan 31, 2008

James L. Gray, age 78, of Osceola, WI, died January 31, 2008. James served as a Master Electrician for many years and served on numerous building committees for Kingdom Halls. Preceded in death by siblings, Robert, Marion Thurner, Hazel Youngquist, and Bill. He is survived by his wife, Bette; sons, Jerry (Lori), Jack (Beth), Joel (Joann); nine grandchildren; nieces and...

Charlotte Harvey

Charlotte Harvey

Jan 31, 2008

Charlotte H. Harvey, age 93 of Windy Acres in Forest Lake. Born October 23, 1914, died January 31, 2008 Private family gatherings will take place in Bucks County, PA and Pleasant Pond, ME.

Alfred Haupt

Alfred Haupt

Jan 29, 2008

Alfred R. Haupt age 91 of Forest Lake Longtime West Side Florist died, Tuesday, January 29, 2008 Preceded in death by wife Louise; brother Don. He will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved him including his children, Jack, George, Judy (Jim) Perkins; daughter-in-law Ronnie; step-daughters, Marlene Lowen, Shirley Kolden; sister Ruth Alberts; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces,...

Stanley Bernt

Stanley Bernt

Jan 28, 2008

Stanley Max Bernt, age 85 Of Wyoming, MN formerly of Osceola, NE Passed away January 28, 2008. Preceded in death by his parents; sons, Jeremy and Jeffrey; brother, Eugene; and sister, Betty. Mr. Bernt was born July 9, 1922 to Albert & Hilda (Zeleny) Bernt in Osceola, Nebraska. He was an Army Veteran of WWII, serving in the Pacific from...

Steven Washburn

Steven Washburn

Jan 26, 2008

Steven Lloyd Washburn Beloved Husband & Father age 45, of Linwood Township Passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 26th Owner of Washburn Painting Steve is survived by his adoring wife Nancy; daughter Teddy; parents Lloyd and Marilyn Washburn; sister Lori (John) Denman; brother Greg (Jackie) Washburn; many loving in-laws, nieces, nephews, and friends. Steve was a light and an inspiration...

Karl Benson

Karl Benson

Jan 24, 2008

Karl R. Benson Age 87 of Forest Lake Died, Thursday, January 24, 2008 He is preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Rilla (Powell) Benson; wives, Lois and Margaret. He is survived by his wife Grace; children, Darlene (Roger) Mooney, Darrell (Julianne) Benson, Kevin Benson; six grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; brother Gerald (Kathleen) Benson; sister-in-law Elsie Benson. A funeral...

Merriam Nicklason

Merriam Nicklason

Jan 24, 2008

Nicklason, Merriam age 76 of Forest Lake formerly of Scandia passed away Thursday, January 24, 2008. She is preceded in death by parents Rueben (Anna) Larson and husband Oscar in May of 2007. She is survived by her loving children; Gail Nicklason (Carl Peikert Jr.), William Nicklason (Cathy Beil), and Leland Nicklason; grandchildren, Angela Nicklason, Joseph Schuneman; great-grandson Jon Thomas...

Robert Jeukens

Robert Jeukens

Jan 22, 2008

Robert F. Jeukens, age 77 of Forest Lake died, Tuesday, January 22, 2008 Robert was a proud retiree of Ford Motor Company. He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Louise (Stassen); sister Jean Jorgenson. He will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved him including his beloved wife of 20 years Marilyn; children, Rhonda (Scott)...

Dorothy Mason

Dorothy Mason

Jan 22, 2008

Dorothy P. Mason, age 93 formerly of Coon Rapids died, Tuesday, January 22, 2008 Dorothy was a Cub Scout Den Mother for many years. She is survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 26, 2008 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 171 Elm Street, Lino Lakes. Visitation one hour...

John Spjut

John Spjut

Jan 22, 2008

John D. Spjut, age 79 of Scandia passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 surrounded by his family. Preceded in death by the love of his life Margaret Spjut. Survived by his sister Verlie Staberg; children, Shawn Spjut, Pam (David) Reyes, Mickey (Cheryl) Worden, Robert Worden, Judy (Lyle) Nelson, Joan (Murray) Day; grandchildren, Dakota, Shaunna, Donnie, Patrick,...

Allan Roehl

Allan Roehl

Jan 21, 2008

Allan J. Roehl 3/3/1954-1/21/2008 Survived by mother Phyllis Flannagen; siblings; family and friends. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, 1/31/08 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Allan, like so many others who have selflessly...

Dolores Bauer

Dolores Bauer

Jan 19, 2008

Dolores Bauer, age 81 of Forest Lake, died January 19, 2008. Private family services will be held.

Helen Ninnemann

Helen Ninnemann

Jan 19, 2008

Helen G. Ninnemann, age 91, formerly of Wisconsin, passed away January 19, 2008. Preceded in death by her husband, John A.. She is survived by her daughter, Nancy A. Heacox of Forest Lake; son, John A. Ninnemann, Jr. of Decatur, IL; grandchildren, Christopher Curtis John Heacox, Sara-Jane Heacox-Sosa, Peter Benjamin Heacox, Matthew John Ninnemann, Andrew winston Ninnemann, Johanna Marie Ninnemann;...

Silver Stealth

Silver Stealth

Jan 18, 2008

Silver Stealth (AKA, Nuorala; nee Rogalla) age 41 of Hugo, passed away unexpectedly on January 18, 2008 She is survived by her mother, Delores Rogalla; husband, Lawrence Nuorala; good friends Matt Schauer and Dave Anderson. Memorial service 2 PM, Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Mattson Funeral Home & Cremation Service (651)464-3556...

Ruth Erickson

Ruth Erickson

Jan 17, 2008

Erickson, Ruth I., age 91 of Forest Lake, formerly of Ham Lake passed away peacefully January 17, 2008 Preceded in death by her husband, Virgil; son, Bennett Thurber; daughter, Darlene Keehr; grandson, Douglas Keehr; son-in-law, Richard Keehr; sister, Anna Hudson. She is survived by her sons, Jerry, Steve (Vona); daughters, Betty (Joey) Stiles, Lori (John) Hill; 16 grandchildren; 18 great...