Obituaries

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...

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...