Obituaries

Velma Flemino

Velma Flemino

Jun 27, 2007

Flemino, Velma M. Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother Age 93 Passed away peacefully in her home with loving family members June 27. Velma is preceded in death by husband Peter; sisters, Ruby Vogel, Violet Mandel; brothers, Harvey and Wallace Burrill; sons, Richard and Dennis Flemino. She is survived by daughter, Roxanne (Tom) Ketcham; sons, Reginald, Daniel and Donald (Mercy); grandchildren,...

Anna Gessner

Anna Gessner

Jun 26, 2007

Anna Mae Gessner (nee Dupre), age 72, of Forest Lake, Devoted wife and mother of seven, died peacefully June 26, 2007 surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by her parents, Philip & Bess Dupre; brothers, Donald, Russell, and Wayne. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Richard; children, Carla Halverson, Daniel (Barbara) Gessner, Nadine Gessner, Diane Petersen,...

Barbara Harrer

Barbara Harrer

Jun 19, 2007

Harrer, Barbara J. age 74 of Forest Lake Beloved Mother, Grandma and Great Grandma Past employee of Waldoch Conversion and Forest Lake School District. Preceded in death by husband, Carl; daughter-in-law, Terri; brother, Richard W. Ball. Survived by children, Susan (Gordy) Skorseth, Scott and Tom; grandchildren, Jeffrey (Tamara) Ubl, Chad (Val) Ubl, Brian Skorseth, Jeremy (Lisa) Harrer, Jennifer Harrer, Laura...

Edward Locke

Edward Locke

Jun 18, 2007

Edward Eli Locke, age 66, of Scandia, died from cancer on June 18, 2007. Preceded in death by his parents, Sam & Lucille; brothers, Wallace Hillman and Fred Locke. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Margie; children, John (Roberta), Christine, Mallory (Mike) Merchlewitz, Jason (Sara), David; grandchildren, Holland, Madison, Sam, Evan, Hailey, Alayna; special nephew, Bill...

Robert Geving

Robert Geving

Jun 17, 2007

Robert C. Geving age 67, formerly of Isanti died, Sunday, June 17, 2007 at his home Robert proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1958-1961. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Judith (Benson) Geving; brothers, Richard, Herbert, Gerald. He will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved him including his children,...

Dorothy Hanson

Dorothy Hanson

Jun 17, 2007

Dorothy E. Hanson, age 85 of Wyoming, died, Sunday, June 17, 2007 at her home. She is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Madge (Hurst) Cone; sons, Jerome and Duane; grandson Michael; great grandsons Derek and Andrew; brother Stan. She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her including her beloved husband of 70 years...

Jack Robertson

Jack Robertson

Jun 16, 2007

Jack D. Robertson age 80 of Grand Portage formerly of Forest Lake died, Saturday, June 16, 2007 Jack was proud to serve his country during WWII, he was also a longtime postal employee serving the Forest Lake and Hugo areas. He is preceded in death by one sister; one brother; son in law Randy Hughes. He will be dearly missed...

Walter Laske

Walter Laske

Jun 10, 2007

Laske, Walter G., age 68 of Forest Lake, MN Passed away Sunday, June 10, 2006. Preceded in death by his father, Garry; Sisters, Diane Duffield and Janice Thalacker. He is survived by his mother, Luella Laske of Fargo; children, Cindy Oldenburg of Ham Lake, MN, Jeffrey, Kristi Biedler, Laurie Laske, and Michael; brother, David of Fargo; nine grandchildren; and two...

Chareen Gamboni

Chareen Gamboni

Jun 10, 2007

Chareen Gamboni (nee Fitzgerald) age 77, of Hugo, died June 10, 2007. Preceded in death by husband, Martin. She is survived by her children, Tom "Butch" (Mary), Wendi Pfingsten, Roger, and Bruce (Debbie); sister, Gerry Terry; 9 grandchildren; and 7 great grandchildren. Memorial Service 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake....

Myrle Bruette

Myrle Bruette

Jun 6, 2007

Myrle H. Bruette, age 91 1/2/1916 - 6/05//2007 of Scandia Preceded in death by her husband, Franklin; sister, Eleanor Koch; and parents, Albert & Sadie Arkman. She is survived by her brother, Bertram Arkman; foster son, James Barne; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Memorial service 11:00 am, Friday, June 15, 2007 at Elim Lutheran Church 20971 Olinda Trail, Scandia....

Laura Rostvold

Laura Rostvold

Jun 4, 2007

Rostvold, Laura age 90 of Stacy died, Monday, June 4, 2007 She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Martin; six sisters; two brothers. She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her including her children, Richard (Trish) Rostvold, Barb (Frank) Jusczak; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, family and...

Douglas Horton

Douglas Horton

Jun 3, 2007

Douglas "G8R" Horton, age 46 of North Branch, left for the big ride in the sky on June 3, 2007 surrounded by his family and friends. Preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Ellen Just and beloved dog, Patches. He is survived by his loving wife, Patty; daughter, Heather Heard; grandsons, DylanPatrick and Quinton; brother-in-law, Richard (Susanne) Just; his pug, Ebony;...

Beverly Tye

Beverly Tye

May 23, 2007

Beverly Tye, age 30 of Shafer, Minnesota, formerly of Leesburg, Virginia, died, Wednesday, May 23, 2007. Beverly worked as a nurse at the Birthing Inn at the Loudon Hospital, Lansdowne, Virginia prior to moving to Minnesota. She is preceded in death by her sister Debbie; paternal grandparents, William Earl and Covy Love Jenkins; maternal grandparents, Carl William Langston and Eva...

Francis Schwartz

Francis Schwartz

May 23, 2007

Francis J. Schwartz, Sr. Age 85 of St. Paul March 4, 1922 - May 23, 2007 Beloved Husband, Father, Grandpa & Great Grandpa who left a legacy of faith, strength and total commitment to his family. Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by parents and seven siblings. Survived by his wife of 64 years, Gracie;...

Oscar Nicklason

Oscar Nicklason

May 18, 2007

Oscar Peter Nicklason age 78 of Forest Lake formerly of Lindstrom Died, Friday, May 18, 2007 He is preceded in death by his siblings, Ellen, Toni, Verna, David, Edgar, Otto, Gordon, Melvin. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years Merriam; children, Gail Nicklason (Carl Peikert Jr.), William Nicklason (Cathy Beil), Leland Nicklason; grandchildren, Angela Nicklason, Joseph Schuneman;...

Jacquelyn Smith

Jacquelyn Smith

May 16, 2007

Smith, Jacquelyn J. age 76 of May Township Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother entered into eternal life on May 16, 2007. Jackie was born on April 6, 1931 in Jackson, Michigan to James and Marjorie Smith. She attended Jackson Senior High School where she met her future husband, Larry Smith. They were married on August. 27, 1950 in Jackson, Michigan....

Eugene Guttsen

Eugene Guttsen

May 14, 2007

Eugene "Gene" Guttsen, age 75, of Forest Lake, died May 14, 2007 from complications of Alzheimer's. Gene was born April 7, 1932 to Eilert and Pearl (Johnson) Guttsen in Minneapolis. Preceded in death by his parents and sister, Marilynn Fertch. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Joyce; daughter, Kerri (Randy) Johnson; son, Kenneth (Sue); grandchildren, Chantel...

Lucille Lundquist

Lucille Lundquist

May 13, 2007

Lundquist, Lucille M., age 97, formerly of Cambridge passed away on Mother's Day at Hillcrest/Golden Living Care Center. Preceded in death by husband, Midell "Mush"; son, Thomas; sisters, Pearl and Mildred. Survived by daughters, Diane (Neil) Crews of Bradenton, FL, Sally Dahl (Larry Smieja) of Cambridge; sons, Mike Ryden of Mpls., and Dennis Lundquist of Rochester; grandchildren, Pam (Peter) Nelson;...

Helen Erickson

Helen Erickson

May 9, 2007

Erickson, Helen L. (Lief) Age 88 of Edina MN. Born in Forest Lake, MN . Preceded in death by parents Andrew and Anna Erickson and four brothers, three of whom died in their nineties. Survived by five nephews and nieces and families. Died on May 9, 2007 at Edina Care Center after many years of declining health. Helen attended Public...

Ruth Hjort

Ruth Hjort

May 4, 2007

Ruth Emelie Dahlberg Hjort, age 96 of Stacy, died Friday, May 4, 2007. Ruth was born January 20, 1911 in St. Paul. She was the youngest of 11 children of Andrew and Petra Nelli Dahlberg. Her father was one of the founders of Coon Lake Covenant Church that was built on the Dahlberg farm. Ruth was 16 years old when...