Obituaries

Roberta Grahn

Roberta Grahn

Jun 23, 2006

Roberta J. "Bobbie", age 37, of Forest Lake, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on June 23, 2006. Preceded in death by her parents, Richard & Margaret Mason; grandparents; and cousin, Dale Nesdahl. She is survived by her husband, Brian; children, Sara and Brandon; siblings, Joe (Barb) Gebhardt, Julie Virra, John Gebhardt, Eddie (Laura) Deputy, Annie Deputy, Jerry Deputy; twin...

Gilbert Wathen

Gilbert Wathen

Jun 23, 2006

Gilbert Wathen, age 95, of Forest Lake & Mora, passed away on June 23, 2006 in Pine City. He was born in La Rue County Buffalo, Kentucky on April 7, 1911 to Fred and Mary Wathen. He lived at Buffalo, Kentucky and at the age of 6 moved to Aurelia, Iowa later moving to Superior, Iowa. Gilbert was married to...

Karen Heinsohn

Karen Heinsohn

Jun 22, 2006

Karen Heinsohn, age 67, of Forest Lake died, Thursday, June 22, 2006. She is survived by her children, Rick (Stephanie) Woehl, Pam (Jeff) LaFontaine, Jeff (Terry) Woehl, Teresa (Gary) Kunshier, Mike (Kim) Woehl; grandchildren, Lacy, Chad, Tiffany, Krystal, Cassie, Adam, Josh, Jessica, Nicole, Felicia, Brenden, Evan; great grandchildren, Kayla, Anna; sister Nan (Rod) Miller. Memorial Services will be held at...

Dr. Edward Ciriacy

Dr. Edward Ciriacy

Jun 21, 2006

Dr. Edward W. Ciriacy, 82 died June 21, 2006, at his home in Lino Lakes, MN., surrounded by loved ones. Preceded in death by parents William and Elizabeth Ciriacy, and faithful companions Duke, Irish and Mr. Lucky. Survived by loving wife Norma; children, Adele "Sparkie" Ciriacy, Jr., Dr. Edward "Ted" W. Ciriacy, Jr. (Peggy), Deborah Ciriacy, Melissa (Jed) Ruberto, Timothy...

Marian Mike

Marian Mike

Jun 19, 2006

Mike, Marian L. age 88 of Forest Lake died, Monday, June 19, 2006 She is survived by her husband John; children, Diane (Roy) Rueb, Darrell Thurnbeck; step-son Tom (Diann) Mike; step-daughter in law Bonnie Mike; fifteen grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; sister Lorraine Henderson; brother Robert (Jeannine) Picha. She is preceded in death by her step-son Gerald Mike. Mass of Christian...

LeRoy Rudquist

LeRoy Rudquist

Jun 13, 2006

LeRoy Bernard Rudquist, 73 of Forest Lake, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 13, 2006. He was born October 13, 1932 in Rush City, MN to Gust and Esther (Peterson) Rudquist. He grew up on the family farm attending the McKay School and Rush City High School. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean...

Jeffred Leighton

Jeffred Leighton

Jun 11, 2006

Leighton, Jeffred W., age 82, recently of Wyoming. He was born March. 28, 1924 in Crosby, MN and died June 11, 2006 in the Margaret S. Parmly Residence. Survived by his loving wife; Arleen; sons, Jeffred Jr., John (Nancy), Danny; daughters, Carol (Jim Smith) Muncil, Maureen Muncil; five grandchildren; and brother, David (Fran. Memorial Service, Monday, June 19, 2006, MARGARET...

Paul Miklas

Paul Miklas

Jun 6, 2006

Miklas, Paul Edmund July 13, 1928-June 6, 2006 Survived by his daughter Patricia; grandson Shane. Graveside Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery, Assembly Area #4

Lovelett Richnofsky

Lovelett Richnofsky

Jun 4, 2006

Richnofsky, Lovelett "Lovey" age 88 of St. Paul and Wyoming Died June 4, 2006. Preceded in death by husband, John; brothers, Lambert and Arnold. She is survived by her children, Richard (Linda) Richnofsky and Patricia (Clifford) Bedell; grandchildren, Tammy, Angie, Tim, Kristie, John; great grandchildren, Sarah, Melissa, Kayla, Katie, Devin, Bryce, Leilani, Madalyn; two brothers; five sisters; and nieces and...

Doris Olson

Doris Olson

Jun 3, 2006

Olson, Doris A. age 73 of Roseville died, Saturday, June 3, 2006 She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Lester; son Steven. She is survived by her daughter Mary Susan. Memorial Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, June 8, 2006 at Como Lutheran Church, 1376 Hoyt Avenue West, St. Paul.

Leona Klein

Leona Klein

Jun 1, 2006

Leona L. Klein (Nee Weldon) age 81 of Wyoming Died June 1, 2006 Preceded in death by her parents, five brothers, four sisters. She is survived by her husband, Joseph; daughters, Mary (Don) Krueger, Patricia (Alan) Kilian; seven grandchildren; seven great grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00am, Monday, June 5, 2006 at St. John the Baptist...

Juel Brown

Juel Brown

May 20, 2006

Juel K. Brown 80, of Scandia, MN Died May 20, 2006 He would have celebrated his 81st birthday on June 19. He was a WWII. Veteran, who proudly served on the US Submarine, Hawkbill. He is survived by his loving wife, Jacqueline; children: Barbara Haselbeck, Robert Brown, Diane (Tom) Meidl, Marianne Bryson, and Nancy (Tom) Lorey; grandchildren: Mario, Angelene, Christopher,...

Billy Rezarch

Billy Rezarch

May 20, 2006

Rezarch, Billy R. age 82 of Forest Lake died, Saturday, May 20, 2006 He is preceded in death by his parents; loving wife Mary Ann; grandson Patrick Morgan; two brothers; one sister. He is survived by his loving daughters, Kathryn (Thomas) Ryan, Patrica (James) Morgan, Beverly (Richard) Schaaf, Holly (Gregory) Dunsmore; grandchildren, Shannon (Robert), Jennifer (Will), Marno (Mike), Shawn (Julie),...

Esther Walsh

Esther Walsh

May 19, 2006

Walsh, Esther M. Walsh, age 76, of Forest Lake, passed away May 19, 2006. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; two great granchildren; sister. She is survived by her eight children and their spouses; sixteen grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; two brothers; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 23,...

Christopher Holton Sr

Christopher Holton Sr

May 12, 2006

Christopher G. Holton Sr., age 79, of Motley, Minnesota, died, Friday, May 12, 2006. Survived by children, Chris, Peggy, Patty, Penny; eight grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; brothers, Elmer, Harold; sister Margie. Graveside Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 25, 2006 at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Assembly Area 2.

David Alsaker

David Alsaker

May 11, 2006

David N. Alsaker, age 52 of North Branch formerly of Forest Lake, died, suddenly Thursday, May 11, 2006 at his home surrounded by his family. David was employed for many years as a weigher at Elevator T with General Mills. He will be forever remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, son and brother. He is preceded in death by...

Kim Grimes

Kim Grimes

May 10, 2006

Kim R. Grimes, age 51, of Forest Lake Passed away peacefully after a courageous fight with colon cancer. Preceded in death by father, Donald; uncles, Gerald Oscar Anderson and Richard Grimes. He is survived by his children Michael, Kim "Kitty", Samantha "Sammy"; mother, Dorothy Grimes; and two faithful dogs. He worked with several financial institutions most recently as Branch Operations...

Marilyn Turi

Marilyn Turi

Apr 30, 2006

Marilyn (Ehmke) Turi, age 74, of Chisago City enjoyed life to the fullest, but died April 30, 2006 after a battle with lung cancer. She was born February 9, 1932 to John S. and Marquerite (Och) Peschel in St. Paul, Minnesota. She is preceded in death by her husband Frank Turi. Survived by son, Billy Ehmke; sister, Lucille Grosinger; brother,...

Karl Behm

Karl Behm

Apr 30, 2006

Karl F. Behm,age 100, of Lino Lakes. Preceded in death by parents, Charles & Teckla Behm; and brother, Richard. Survived by nephew, Curt (Audrey) Behm; niece, Sharon (Dean) Miller; great niece, Diana (Chris) Skoog; great nephew, Scott (Terry) Miller; great great nephews, Ben & Alex. Funeral Service 11 AM, Wednesday, May 3, 2006, INCARNATION LUTHERAN CHURCH, 4880 Hodgson Rd., Shoreview....

Mary Bracht

Mary Bracht

Apr 27, 2006

Mary McHugh Bracht, age 73,of Forest Lake, passed away on April 27, 2006, after being diagnosed with cancer. Preceded in death by husband, Paul; daughter, Julie; parents, Frank & Irene McHugh; nephew, Brendan McHugh. Survived by children, Jeff (Becky); Natalie (Chuck) Fitzpatrick, James "Diz", Elizabeth; grandchildren, Jennifer, Joshua, and Sarah; brothers, Gene (Patricia) McHugh, Gerald (Geraldine) McHugh, Jim (Dorothy) McHugh;...