Obituaries

Phyllis Sedlacek

Phyllis Sedlacek

Feb 8, 2007

Phyllis G. Sedlacek, nee Greenlee, was born October 12, 1915, on her parents' farm in Keokuk Co., IA, the 6th child and 3rd daughter of Frank Oliver and Mary Alice (Hotchkiss) Greenlee. The family also lived in North English and Keswick, IA, before moving to St. Croix Falls, WI, in 1923. Phyllis first attended school in Keswick, and graduated from...

Glouress Neske

Glouress Neske

Feb 5, 2007

Glouress Neske, age 101, of Forest Lake died, Monday, February 5, 2007 at the Margaret S. Parmly Home in Chisago City, Minnesota. Glouress was born December 12, 1905 in Arpin, Wisconsin, the daughter of Martin and Sarah (Amborn) Hoekstra. Following high school she was united in marriage to Walter G. Neske. Glouress worked for many years as a cook at...

Frank Gabrick

Frank Gabrick

Feb 4, 2007

Frank Gabrick age 90 of Linwood Township died, Sunday, February 4, 2007 He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years Beatrice; children, Suzanne (Dennis) Nelson, Richard (Bev) Gabrick, Mike (Betty) Gabrick, Greg (Debbie) Gabrick; eleven grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren; siblings, Andy (Marge) Gabrick, Helen Fruetel, Al (Dorothy) Gabrick; many other family and friends. A funeral service will be...

John Nielsen, Jr

John Nielsen, Jr

Feb 1, 2007

Nielsen, Jr., John M. (Jack) of Forest Lake 11/26/1961 - 2/1/2007 Longtime employee of Hamline and Hoyt Service passed away suddenly. Preceded in death by his father, John Nielsen, Sr. Survived by his mother, Patricia; two sisters, Cynthia and Jennifer; best friend, CJ; grandma, Josie Geyer; lots of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30am, Tuesday,...

Delores Adamczak

Delores Adamczak

Jan 28, 2007

Delores F. Adamczak age 67 of Wyoming died, Sunday, January 28, 2007 She is preceded in death by her father Vern Anderson. She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her including her devoted husband of 47 years Ernest Adamczak; children, Michael (Becky) Adamczak, Randall Adamczak, Joseph Adamczak, Dorine (Kevin) Sundlin, Renee Forga; six grandchildren; many great...

Vernon Peterson

Vernon Peterson

Jan 27, 2007

Vernon L. "Bud" Peterson Beloved Husband, Father age 83 of Stacy WWII Veteran of the United States Army. He is preceded in death by his daughter; first wife Helen "Sis" & sister Eileen. He is survived by his wife Josie; three children; five step-children; 23 grandchildren; six great grandchildren; brother Loren; sister Donna; numerous extended family and friends. A Memorial...

Agnes Asquith

Agnes Asquith

Jan 25, 2007

Asquith, Agnes M. age 63 of Forest Lake formerly of Central Lake, Michigan Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family after a long, courageous fight with complications from cancer. Former employee at Forest Lake State Bank and ACME Laundromat. Preceded in death by her parents Sid and Martha (DeForest) Patton; brother, Richard; and sister, Waneta Wilks. Survived...

Roberta Wittwer

Roberta Wittwer

Jan 21, 2007

Roberta Ann Wittwer age 57 of Forest Lake died Sunday, January 21, 2007 Roberta was born October 18, 1949 in Forest Lake, Minnesota the daughter of Robert and Audrey (Landgraver) Gemeiner. She was a loving wife and an excellent mother and grandmother. She will be remembered by many for always being there for anyone who needed a helping hand. She...

Jeanne Broede

Jeanne Broede

Jan 18, 2007

Jeanne C. Broede age 80 of Forest Lake Born on August 22, 1926 to John and Florence (Johnson) Marshall in St. Paul. Jeanne especially enjoyed animals, gardening, the outdoors, life on the lake and traveling. She had a special affection for Margaret Fagerberg "Tuddy" who helped raise her and Tuddy's daughter Carol Johnson-Isaacson. Jeanne grew up in St. Paul and...

N. Berven

N. Berven

Jan 17, 2007

N. Eugene Berven age 94 of Forest Lake Born and raised in Centerville, South Dakota. He attended Principia College in St. Louis, Missouri, received his BA from Yankton College in Yankton, South Dakota and went on to do post graduate work at the U of M in Minneapolis. After graduating he taught high school in rural South Dakota. He served...

Warren Jackson

Warren Jackson

Jan 15, 2007

Warren L. Jackson age 88 Loving Father, Devoted Grandfather died, Monday, January 15, 2007 Warren was a lifetime Scandia resident and a longtime devoted dairy farmer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Minnie; wife Adele; siblings, Iver, Arnold, Alice. He will be missed by those who knew and loved him including his children, Terry (Jack) Christenson,...

Theodore Hermes

Theodore Hermes

Jan 13, 2007

Theodore W. Hermes Beloved Brother and Uncle Died peacefully January 13, 2007, in Forest Lake. Born January 3, 1933, in Tacoma, Washington, and had lived in Forest Lake since 1945. Preceded in death by parents, Henry W. and Eleanor M. Hermes. Survived by brothers and sisters, Patricia Cowing, James H. (Nancy), David G., Marianne (Peter) Machaiek, Michael W. (Patricia). Also...

Richard Gross

Richard Gross

Jan 10, 2007

Gross, Richard "Dick" age 76 of Linwood, formerly of Inver Grove Heights died, Wednesday, January 10, 2007 Dick was a retiree of Qwest and most recently worked at Linwood Pizza. Dick proudly served his country in the US Navy. He is preceded in death by his parents Carl and Lillian; wife Cleotha "Pete"; Hallie (Gumps) and Annie Drury. He is...

Richard Hibbard Sr

Richard Hibbard Sr

Jan 8, 2007

Richard S. Hibbard Sr. age 79 of Columbia Heights died January 8, 2007 Preceded in death by parents; son Mark. Survived by ten children; numerous grandchildren & great grandchildren; sister Margie; significant other Helen. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 13, 2007 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Visitation will be 4:00-8:00...

Iva Hunter

Iva Hunter

Jan 7, 2007

Iva AnnaBelle Hunter age 85 of Wyoming, formerly of Warrens, Wisconsin died, Sunday, January 7, 2007 at Green Acres Country Care Center. Iva was born May 12, 1921 in Norwalk, Wisconsin, the daughter of Harry and Tessie (Teal) Woodward. She worked for seventeen years at the Tomah Hospital. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Lee L. Hunter;...

Helen Mosimann

Helen Mosimann

Jan 5, 2007

Helen Irene Mosimann, age 85, of Chisago City passed away January 5, 2007. Helen was born April 13, 1921 in Hutchinson, Minnesota to Hans and Mable (Lowe) Miller. She is preceded in death by her son Keith, and husband Milton. Survived by son, Gerald (Kay); 3 grandchildren, Adam, Jerry and Crystal; and two siblings. Funeral Service will be at 12:30pm,...

Frances Bernier

Frances Bernier

Dec 29, 2006

Frances E. Bernier age 96 of Hugo 7/29/1910-12/29/2006 Loving Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Great Great Grandmother, Sister, Aunt She is preceded in death by her husband Ivan; parents, Joseph and Louise (Marcotte) Marier; grandsons, Thomas Bernier, Guy Erickson; son-in-law Donald Marier; sisters, Manda Cartier, Mildred Palmer; brothers, Harold, Antone, Lawrence, Raymond Marier. She is survived by her children, Robert (Regina)...

Katie Wilson

Katie Wilson

Dec 28, 2006

Katie Marie Wilson entered the world on November 3, 2006, which was a miracle in itself. Katie was not expected to live long and amazed us all by surviving almost two months. Each day with Katie was a blessing. Katie passed away peacefully in her mom and dad's loving arms. Katie is survived by her parents, Carrie and Rick Wilson;...

Ted Preisler

Ted Preisler

Dec 28, 2006

Ted R. Preisler age 74 of Forest Lake Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather Died peacefully at home on December 28, 2006. Ted proudly served his country in the army as a sergeant in Japan and Korea. Ted also served as a police officer for Forest Lake and as a Washington County Deputy Sheriff for 31 years. Preceded in...

James Wagner

James Wagner

Dec 26, 2006

James J. "Jim" Wagner age 67 of Linwood Township died, Tuesday, December 26, 2006 James was born August 26, 1939 in St. Paul, Minnesota the son of Louis and Adeline (Bormes) Wagner. He worked for many years as a sheet metal fabricator, most recently working for County Line Iron. Jim enjoyed woodworking, tinkering with cars/motorcycles, fishing, hunting and target shooting....