Obituaries

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....

Arnold Flatness

Arnold Flatness

Dec 19, 2006

Arnold P. Flatness, age 92 of Coon Lake, Minnesota died, December 19, 2006. He was a World War II Veteran, sheet metal worker at Unisys and longtime operator of Norquist Campground in Coon Lake, Minnesota. He was preceded in death by his wife Mabel; three brothers; five sisters. He is survived by many nieces, nephews and extended family. A Funeral...

Olivia Yurick

Olivia Yurick

Dec 17, 2006

Olivia Marie Yurick age 5, of East Bethel died unexpectedly at home, Sunday, December 17, 2006. Olivia was in Kindergarten at St. Scholastica in Cambridge. She had many favorites, including playing with horses, My Little Pony, treats, drawing and singing. Most of all she loved her siblings and enjoyed playing with them. Her beautiful eyes and infectous smile could light...

Marion Mangnuson

Marion Mangnuson

Dec 16, 2006

Mangnuson, (Eskra) Marion A. age 93 of Forest Lake died, Saturday, December 16, 2006 She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Celia Deeg; first husband DeCloise Eskra; second husband Howard Mangnuson; step-son Ronald Mangnuson; brother Arnold Deeg; sister Marie Sawyer. She will be missed by those who knew and loved her including her daughters, Joan (William) Soebbing,...

Tom Mordorski

Tom Mordorski

Dec 13, 2006

Tom Mordorski age 64 of Forest Lake died, accidentaly, Wednesday, December 13, 2006 while traveling in Iowa. Tom worked for many years as a sales manager for Thomas Precision Machining Inc. He is preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Helen Mordorski. He will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved him including his children, Jackie (Don)...

Ellen Anderson

Ellen Anderson

Dec 7, 2006

Anderson, Ellen J. H. age 91 Longtime Forest Lake teacher Mrs. Anderson was a teacher in the Forest Lake School system for over 38 years. She was also a devoted member of Faith Lutheran Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Elma Hongisto; brothers, Elmer, Norman, Walter. She will be missed by those who knew and...

Andrew Stein

Andrew Stein

Dec 7, 2006

Andrew Charles "Pat" Stein age 86 of Scandia, formerly of St. Paul December. 10, 1919 - December. 7, 2006 Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Margie; children, Ron (Lois), Jeannene (Bill) Otto, Rosemary (Randy) Grover, Patty (Dave) Anderson, Gloria (Bob) Eberhard; 20 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; brother Joe (Isabel) Stein; sister Mary Havener. He was a US Navy veteran...

Ruth Milbrandt

Ruth Milbrandt

Dec 6, 2006

Milbrandt, Ruth L. (nee Rien) age 89 of Forest Lake, formerly Bellingham and Madison, Minnesota Passed away December 6, 2006. Preceded in death by husband, William; brother, Archie; sister, Maxine; and great-grandson, Joshua. She is survived by her daughters, Sonya Meyer, Carol (Gene) Carlson, Linda (Peter) Chouinard, Melba (Gerald) Schmieg; 7 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 3 sisters and 1 brother. Funeral...

Brent Cole

Brent Cole

Dec 4, 2006

Cole, Brent R. age 43 of Stacy died, Sunday, December 3, 2006 Brent was born August 27, 1963 in Goldsboro, North Carolina. His family later moved to Bemidji where he graduated from high school. Brent worked closely with his brother, Ron for Holtz Landscaping and Irrigation for many years in the Minneapolis area. His love of the outdoors included spending...

Florence Thorp

Florence Thorp

Dec 3, 2006

Thorp, Florence Oline of Wyoming 12/19/1909-12/3/2006 Florence is preceded in death by her parents, Ole and Ingrid Bjerkesett; first husband Ashley C. Bennett; second husband Oscar Thorp; sons, Henry Bennett and Ashley Bennett; sisters, Marie, Swanhill, Christy, Angela, Inga; brothers, Christian, Herbert and Harry; grandson James Bennett. Florence is survived by sons, John (Nancy) Thorp, Charles Thorp; sixteen grandchildren; 23...

John Olson

John Olson

Dec 1, 2006

John A. Olson beloved Husband, Father, Grandpa age 59 of Linwood passed away Friday, December 1, 2006 John was a welder with Carter-Day International Inc. for many years. He was also the lead guitarist of Flashback Band, which played at many community events over the years. John is preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Winifred (Martin) Olson. He...

Wayne Anderson

Wayne Anderson

Nov 13, 2006

Wayne E. Anderson, 78 of East Bethel, died Monday morning, November 13, 2006 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis following a 7 year battle with cancer. Wayne E. Anderson was born October 24, 1928 in East Bethel, Minnesota, the son of Joe and Ellen (Strandberg) Anderson. He grew up on a farm in East Bethel and attended a single room...

Betty Scanlon

Betty Scanlon

Nov 13, 2006

Scanlon, Betty (nee Manderfeld) age 71 of Forest Lake died, Monday, November 13, 2006 She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Theresa. She is survived by her devoted husband Jerry; children, Susan (Tom) Kreiner, Cathy (Jim) Stevenson, Tim (Karen) Scanlon, Tom (Lori) Scanlon; fourteen grandchildren; three great grandchildren; brothers, Tom (Adeline) Manderfeld, Frank (Rosemary) Manderfeld. Mass of...

Irving Gustafson

Irving Gustafson

Nov 9, 2006

Gustafson, Irving age 90 of Forest Lake, MN Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 9, 2006 in North Branch, MN. He was born near Almelund, MN on July 3, 1916 to Ed and Luella Gustafson. Survived by loving wife of 63 years, Pandora (nee Starup); children, Yvonne (Buck) Broadbent, Duane (Sue) Gustafson, Lu Ann (Curt) Pressler, Diana (Bart)...

Bryon Kniebush

Bryon Kniebush

Nov 8, 2006

Kniebush, Bryon Kent, age 67, of Forest Lake. Preceded in death by father, Erdwill and mother, Josephine. He is survived by his wife, Deborah; and daughter, Diana. Bryon was born in Crystal Lake, Illinois. He graduated from Aurora College in Aurora, Ill, and served 5 years in the US Navy. Bryon retired from the US Treasury Dept. with 21 years...

Edith Johnson

Edith Johnson

Nov 7, 2006

Johnson, Edith M., age 91, of Forest Lake, raised in Aitkin, entered into rest November. 7, 2006. Preceded in death by her husband, Ferdinand; sisters, Martha and Lilly; and brother, Edward. She is survived by her sons, Johnny and Rickie (Janet); and grandchildren, Angela, Christine, and Adam. Gathering of family and friends 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Saturday, November 11,...

Dorothy Hembrough

Dorothy Hembrough

Nov 2, 2006

Dorothy Martin Hembrough, 81 years, of Scandia, MN, formerly of Ames, IA and Jacksonville, IL died Thursday, November 2, 2006 at her home following an extended illness with Alzheimer's. She was born in 1924 in Jacksonville, IL; the daughter of Carl and Margaret Quiqq Martin. She married Frederick Black Hembrough on January 23, 1947 in Jacksonville, IL. She is survived...

Thomas Walden

Thomas Walden

Oct 29, 2006

Walden, Thomas age 79, of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully October 29, 2006. Preceded in death by father, Virgil M.; daughter, Carol Jean Walden; brother, James Qualls; and sister, Janice Walden Brooks. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Shirley; daughter, Margaret Walden; stepchildren, Renee Kidd, Sean and Trisha Cosgrove; nine grandchildren; three great grandchildren; step-mother, Martha E....

Clifford Butler

Clifford Butler

Oct 26, 2006

Clifford T. Butler Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather of Forest Lake Passed away October 26, 2006. Former Principal of Forest Lake Elementary School and WWII Veteran, member of the Forest Lake VFW Post 4210 and WWII Squadron V812. Survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Dorothy and their children, Heidi Butler and Murray (Stephanie); grandchildren Noah and Emma; three siblings,...