Obituaries
Howard Schletty
Aug 3, 2006
Howard William Schletty,age 85, of Hugo, died August 3, 2006. Preceded in death by parents; William and Christina; brothers, Harold and Ralph. He is survived by his wife Ruth; children, Gerald (Sam), Mary (Wayne) Jastremski; grandchildren, Katie, Tom and Connie, Brian and Jenna; brother, Robert (Sherry); sisters, Theodora, Leona (Richard), Florence and special friend Lilia Gold. Mass of Christian Burial...
F. Houle
Aug 2, 2006
F. Doris Houle, age 84, of Forest Lake died, peacefully August 2, 2006 at her home. She is preceded in death by her parents Frank and Frances; husband Merton; brothers, Bernard and Maurice; sisters, Marie and Louise. She is survived by her daughters, Mary (Raymond) Turcotte, Alice (Mark) Jarstad, Jill (Mark) Schmidt; grandchildren, Zachary (Jessica) Turcotte, Lucie (Nico Zbacnick) Turcotte,...
Louise Bell
Jul 27, 2006
Bell, Louise age 91 beloved Mother, Grandma and Great Grandma died, July 27, 2006 She is preceded in death by her husband Iven; son Joseph; grandson Luke. She is survived by her children, Laura (Raymond) Kunze, Mary (Ron) Mitzel, Thomas (Susan) Bell, Leslie Bell; nine grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Memorial Services will be held at 4:00...
George Thurnbeck
Jul 27, 2006
Thurnbeck, George M. age 94 of Forest Lake, MN died July 27, 2006 George's deep trust in the Lord was reflected in his gentle smile, personal example and giving heart. He was a lifetime member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, a pioneer in the turkey growing industry in Minnesota and a founder of the Forest Hills Golf Club. He is...

Theodore Nelson
Jul 24, 2006
Theodore M. Nelson, age 81, of Greeley, CO, formerly of North Branch, MN Died July 24, 2006. He graduated from North Branch High School in North Branch, MN. He served in the Army Air Corps in World War II and was awarded a Purple Heart. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Minnesota and his first teaching job...
Samuel Heit
Jul 23, 2006
Samuel James Heit, age 28 of Chisago City died suddenly on his birthday, July 23, 2006 in a motorcycle accident. Preceded in death by his aunt, Shirley Wyatt; great aunt, Lola Bradley. He is survived by the light of his life, daughter, Patience Blackledge; parents, Gene and Ellen Heit; brother, Christopher; faithful dog, Rocky; and many other family members and...

Roy Anderson
Jul 15, 2006
Roy Herman Anderson May 18, 1925 - July 15, 2006 Roy was born in Big Stone County, Minnesota the third of nine children of Raynard and Hannah Anderson. Raised on the farm, he left home at a young age and was baptized at 18 by Max Ward Randall. He graduated from Minnesota Bible College in 1951 and received a Master's...
Raymond Bergerson
Jul 13, 2006
Raymond A. Bergerson Age 93 World War II Veteran Forest Lake Died peacefully on July 13th. Preceded in death by wife of 47 years, Lue; brother Willard; will be sadly missed by sisters Eleanor and Lois; children Garnet (Betty), Lynn (Leslie), Neil, Ned (Libby); grandsons, great-grandsons, nieces, nephews and many friends. Veteran of Normandy and Battle of the Bulge; Past...
Sigrid Olson
Jul 12, 2006
Sigrid A. (Johnson) Olson of Forest Lake, formerly of Harris, age 90, passed away July 12, 2006 at Fairview Lakes Medical Center in Wyoming. Sigrid was born June 17, 1916 in North Branch township to Algot and Anna (Mohl) Johnson. she married Oscar Olson in 1935. To this union three children were born. A loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother,...
Arlys Larson
Jul 12, 2006
Larson, Arlys Kay, age 64, formerly of Forest Lake and St. Paul, MN, passed away July 12, 2006 in San Diego, CA after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born October 4, 1941 to Louis & Hazel (Miller) Lemke in St. Paul, MN. Arlys received her B.S. in Elementary Education from MN State University, Mankato in 1962. She...
Joseph Vodonik
Jul 9, 2006
Joseph L. Vodonik PhD., age 89, of Arden Hills and native son of Chisholm, passed away peacefully at his daughter's home, surrounded by his family on July 9, 2006. Preceded in death by parents, Mary & Joseph Vodovnik; brother, Jim; grandson, Bryan; and nephew, Mark Vodonick. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Leona; children, Linda E. (Patrick)...

Brian Grahn
Jul 8, 2006
Brian Grahn, age 42 of Forest Lake, passed away suddenly July 8, 2006. Preceded in death by his wife, Bobbie; mother, Beverly; and step-mother, Jeannette. He is survived by his children, Sara & Brandon; father, Gil; siblings, Nancy Failos, Dale (Louise) Grahn, Tom (Anita) Grahn; step-siblings, Nadine (Wayne) Schoenoheider, Greg (Karen) McDonald, Teresa (Rick) Werber, Michelle Field, Barbara (Joe) Gebhardt....
Kyle DelValle
Jul 5, 2006
Kyle Robert DelValle, 5 days old, passed away peacefully at home in the arms of his parents on July 5, 2006. Preceded in death by brother, Angelo; grandfather, Robert Smith; great grandpas, Robert Flaherty and Pete DelValle. He is survived by his parents, Peter and Jeanelle of Chisago City; brother, Zachery; grandparents, Beverly DelValle, Vern and Maureen Hendrickson; great grandparents,...
Gwen Hogan
Jul 5, 2006
Gwen Nadine Hogan Hogan, Gwen Nadine age 42 of Forest Lake. My best friend passed away July 5, 2006. She loved her children, served her God, and ran her race. Proceeded in death by her father, Albert Perkins and sister Deborah Perkins (Wilkins). Grandparents Louis and Helen Rogers. Gwen is survived by her husband; Tim Hogan and sons Mathew, Jordan...
George Belland
Jul 3, 2006
Belland, George E. age 66 of Little Canada Died July 3, 2006. He is preceded in death by infant daughter Michelle. He is survived by children,Cathy (Bernie) Welage, Matt (Molly), Mark; granchildren, Jennifer (Dustin) Brennan, Kim, Joshua, David, Matt, Maggie, Kait, Cassie, Mitchell, Connor; great grandchildren, Ethan, Olivia, Alexis, Madison and Kenzie; six siblings; many nieces and nephews. Mass of...
Liza Ann Sr
Jun 30, 2006
Liza Leigh Ann Srock age 44 of Scandia passed away unexpectedly, Friday, June 30, 2006. Liza was a loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and friend. She loved her life on the family farm and strived to make others happy with her infectious smile. Her love of people and animals was always evident, particularly in her volunteer work with the Humane...
Leslie Baxter
Jun 27, 2006
Leslie Baxter, age 86 of Forest Lake, died, Tuesday, June 27, 2006 at Birchwood Health Care Center. Leslie proudly served our country during WWII when he enlisted in the United States Navy. He farmed in the Forest Lake area for over 50 years. He will be remembered for his love of woodworking and gardening. He is preceded in death by...

Arthur Westphall
Jun 25, 2006
Arthur A. "Bud" Westphall, age 70, of Stacy, passed away June 25, 2006 after a courageous battle with lung disease. Preceded in death by grandson, Jason Hagen. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Shirley; children, Donna (Paul) Mahowald, January (Paul) Ahmann, Jim (Cindy) Westphall, Ruth Hagen (Gary), Ray Westphall, Peggy (Greg) Peltier, Mike (Teresa) Westphall, Dawn (Donnie)...
Donald Bloomberg
Jun 24, 2006
Donald Allen Bloomberg, age 53, of Mpls. and Milltown, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully June 24, 2006. Preceded in death by father, David; brother, Lawrence; grandparents, Evelyn & Lawrence Truelson; and niece Shelly Leuwer. He is survived by his sons, Derrick and Christopher; mother, Phyllis; sister, Carol (Jerry) Sizer; sister-in-law, Jenny (Tom) Riley; nephews, David (Brenda) Leuwer, Chad (Maria) Bloomberg; niece,...

Marjorie Gebhard
Jun 24, 2006
Marjorie A. Gebhard, age 93, Loving Mother, Grandmother, & Great Grandmother, of Forest Lake, died June 24, 2006. Preceded in death by her husband, Raymond C.; son, Michael C.; six brothers; and 4 sisters. Survived by her daughter, Donna (Eugene) Kirchoff; grandson, Brad (Kris); great granddaughters, Lauryn and Nicole; six step-grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Memorial service...
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