Obituaries

Frederick Hembrough

Frederick Hembrough

Mar 31, 2008

He was born in 1924 in Jacksonville, IL; the son of Wallace and Dorothy (Black) Hembrough.  He married Dorothy Martin on January 23, 1947 in Jacksonville. He is survived by two daughters, Barbara Woodside (husband, Mike) of Scandia, MN, Susan Hathaway (husband, Randy) of Summerfield, FL; two grandchildren, Emma and Nathan Woodside of Scandia; sister, Betty Lou Hembrough, Champaign, IL;...

Thomas Ersfeld

Thomas Ersfeld

Mar 30, 2008

Thomas John Ersfeld Age 94 of Forest Lake Beloved Dad, Grandpa And Great Grandpa Thomas was born May 25, 1913 to Henry and Anne Murray Ersfeld, he was baptized at All Saints Catholic Church in Lakeville, MN. The family moved to Forest Lake in 1915, where Henry bought Ersfeld Meat Market, which Tom took over upon Henry?s retirement. Tom was...

Gary Gilbertson

Gary Gilbertson

Mar 29, 2008

Gary R. Gilbertson, age 54, lifelong Scandia resident, passed away unexpectedly as the result of a heart attack on March 29, 2008. Gary was proud owner of Gilbertson Farms and will be dearly missed by metro farmer market vendors and customers. His love of life and sense of humor touched hundreds of others through his volunteering as a ski instructor...

Jack Clifford

Jack Clifford

Mar 27, 2008

Jack Warren Clifford, age 78 of Independence, Missouri formerly of Forest Lake, Minnesota passed away March 27, 2008. Jack served in the US Navy 1951-1955, and retired in 1990 after 25 years of employment with the Minneapolis Public Schools. Preceded in death his former lovely wife of 50 years, Janet Clifford; brother Arthur P. Clifford; parents Arthur A. and Gladys...

Fred Torning

Fred Torning

Mar 21, 2008

Fred R. Torning age 65 of Forest Lake American Legion Post 225 Honor Guard Member died, Friday, March 21, 2008 following a courageous battle with cancer with his beloved family by his side. He is preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Boneta (Grace); brother Carl Jr. He is survived by his devoted daughter Sherry Clements; siblings, Kate, Steve...

Theola DuBois

Theola DuBois

Mar 20, 2008

Theola M. DuBois, age 87 of St. Paul, died Thursday, March 20, 2008. Theola was born October 27, 1920 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Following graduation from high school, she furthered her education by attending college and graduating with a Bachelors Degree. She worked for many years as an administrative assistant. She most recently made her home in St. Paul with...

Jeanette Slaughter

Jeanette Slaughter

Mar 19, 2008

Jeanette A. Slaughter (nee Jungbauer) age 72 of Forest Lake died, Wednesday, 3/19/2008 after a courageous battle with cancer. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Julie. She is survived by her devoted husband of 48 years John; children, Cathy Murphy, Steven (Sheryl) Slaughter, Mary(Jerry) Dick, Susan Wegscheider, seven grandchildren; sister Margaret ?Peg? (Jim) Reed. Mass of Christian Burial...

Mary VanDenBoom

Mary VanDenBoom

Mar 14, 2008

Mary A. VanDenBoom Age 68 Formerly of Maplewood Died, Friday, March 14, 2008 She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Rhoda (Vogelensang)Geraghty; husband David on March 14, 1996.. She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her including her children, Kathy (Michael) Henry, Diane (Don) Monson, Deb (Gary) Charpentier, Jason (Amie) VanDenBoom; grandchildren, Lisa,...

Walter Lange

Walter Lange

Mar 14, 2008

Walter Leon "Wally" Lange, Beloved husband, dad & grandpa Age 75, of Wyoming, MN Passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Long time resident of Forest Lake. Preceded in death by parents, Lenore & Walter; sisters, Dorothy Jedrzejek and Margaret Aschbach. Survived by wife, Donna; sons, Bryan (Jane), Benjamin (Denise); grandchildren, Matthew, Ashlee, Logan, Brandon, Kamille (Adam); many nieces, nephews and...

Pauline Grubbs

Pauline Grubbs

Mar 12, 2008

Pauline Adeline Grubbs was born October 21, 1915 in Centerville, Minnesota the daughter of Joseph and Louise (Marcott) Marier. She was reunited with her beloved husband on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 following a lengthy illness. Pauline met her beloved George while he was working for her parent's neighbor "Uncle Herb". They dated for some time prior to their marriage in...

Charles Lyons

Charles Lyons

Mar 12, 2008

Charles T. Lyons, age 70, of Forest Lake, formerly of Anaheim, California, passed away March 12, 2008. Preceded in death by his son, Jeffrey. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Sharon; children, Kathryn (Mark) Willburger, Randall (Theresa), Gregory (Debbie), Eileen (Scott) Lay, Matthew (Cami); grandchildren, Caniece, Kyle, Sylvia, Julianne, Matthew, Garrett, Parker, Ethan; and brother, Michael. Services...

Frederick Waltz

Frederick Waltz

Mar 12, 2008

Frederick Harry "BOB" Waltz, Age 85, of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully at Fairview Lakes Hospital, surrounded by his loving family on March 12, 2008 Preceded in death by wife, Betty; son, Jeffery John; and granddaughter, Kari. He is survived by his sons, Michael (Carol), Timothy (Tina); grandchildren, Kim, Jeff, Andy, Heidi, Chris, Amanda, Caden; nine great grandchildren; and great...

James Blackford

James Blackford

Mar 5, 2008

James V. Blackford Age 86 Died peacefully, March 5, 2008 WWII Veteran James retired from the US Air Force after serving in both theaters. He was shot down over Europe during WWII. He is survived by his children, Jim (Kathy) Blackford, Laurel Zepeda; grandchildren, Matt (Mary) and Sean Blackford, David and Christian Zepeda; great grandchildren, Caroline and Nick Blackford. A...

Mike Hartman

Mike Hartman

Mar 5, 2008

Mike G. Hartman, age 47, of Forest Lake, passed away March 5, 2008. Preceded in death by brother, Bernard; and his children's mother, Tracy. He is survived by his wife, Jodi Hewson Hartman; children, Joshua M., Tina N.; step-children, Laura Harrer, Brandon Harrer (Erica Linnerooth); grandson, Gavin; father, Donald (Jonay); mother, Alfreda; siblings, Susan (Allan) Hoen, Marjorie Cogswell, Jeanette (Dick)...

Yvonne Pearson

Yvonne Pearson

Mar 4, 2008

Yvonne E. Pearson Age 74 of Forest Lake Loving Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister, Friend Died, Tuesday, March 4, 2008 She is preceded in death by her parents, Willis and Martha (Moenke) Oslund. She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her including her children, Mark (Donna) Pearson, Scott (Kathleen) Pearson, Diane (Doug) Colburn; grandchildren, Travis (Jenny)...

Georgia Eggers

Georgia Eggers

Feb 28, 2008

Georgia Maybelle Eggers(nee Bobb), age 87 of Marine on St. Croix passed away peacefully on February 28, 2008 Preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Irvin W.; sisters, Gwen and Opal Bobb. She is the loving mother of Bill, Chuck (Carol), Nancy (David) Dennis, and Randy (Marlys); grandmother of six; great grandmother of six; she is also survived...

Edmund Egan

Edmund Egan

Feb 28, 2008

Egan, Edmund Leo, age 57, of Blaine, passed away February 28, 2008 surrounded by his family, after a long courageous battle with cancer. Preceded in death by his father, Wallace; brother, Raymond. He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Lucy; daughters, Dawn Egan, Darcy (John) Hiland; grandsons, Mark & Tyler; mother, Lucille; siblings, Leroy, Kathy Banke, John,...

Walter Gould

Walter Gould

Feb 24, 2008

Walter R. Gould Age 71 of Scandia Died, Sunday, February 24, 2008 He is preceded in death by his wife Rosemary. He is survived by his son Darrin (Tamara) Gould; daughter Lori Chesney; four grandchildren; siblings, Howard, Ronald, Evelyn Powell, Donna Sandoval, Anna Aune, Jeanette Miller and their families. A gathering of family and friends will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m.,...

Douglas Post

Douglas Post

Feb 23, 2008

Douglas D. Post age 63 of Forest Lake died, 2/23/08 after a short battle with cancer. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and a good friend to many. Active member of Anoka County 4H and a former, longtime employee of Control Data. He is preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Minnie Post; first wife...

Edward Broadbent

Edward Broadbent

Feb 19, 2008

Broadbent, Edward, Age 70, of East Bethel Passed away February 19, 2008, following a courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Preceded in death by parents, Sanford & Vivian. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Janet; daughter, RaNae (Bill) Bott; son, Mark; grandson, Maxwell Broadbent; sister, Violet (Curtis) Stone; and numerous nieces and nephews. Ed worked for Anoka...