Obituaries

Charles Peterson

Charles Peterson

Aug 23, 2006

Charles "Chuck" E. Peterson age 57 of Blaine Died August 23, 2006, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with colon cancer. Retired as a Chief Petty Officer after 24 years of serving his country in the United States Navy. Lifelong member of Sgt. John Rice VFW Post 6316 in Blaine. Preceded in death by father Edwin and infant...

Betty Bloom

Betty Bloom

Aug 23, 2006

Bloom, Betty Lou age 65 died, August 23, 2006 She is survived by her children, Wendy Card, Ann Smith, Tim Card, Lisa (Lon) Rongstad; step-children, Richard (Nancy) Bloom, Mitch (Becky) Bloom, Theresa (Ray) Moltan; grandchildren, Jessy, Cody, Ryan; many step-grandchildren; siblings, Lloyd "Bill" (Betty) Baker, Pam Kennebeck, Mike (Mari) Baker; many other loving family and friends. Memorial Services will be...

James Shearen

James Shearen

Aug 23, 2006

Shearen, James M. age 25 of Scandia died, Wednesday, August 23, 2006 He is preceded in death by his grandfather Leo A. Nontelle. He is survived by his loving parents, James and Debra; brother Matthew; paternal grandparents, James F. and Jean Shearen; maternal grandmother Norma Nontelle; several aunts, uncles, family and friends. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m.,...

Ralph Strecker

Ralph Strecker

Aug 19, 2006

Ralph A. Strecker, age 81, of Forest Lake, passed away unexpectedly on August 19, 2006. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Irene; sisters, Regina Sandstrom and Marcella Marier; and several nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM, Tuesday, August 22, 2006, ST. PETER'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1250 South Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Visitation 9-10 AM, Tuesday,...

Tami Basel

Tami Basel

Aug 18, 2006

Tami Basel, age 45, of Wyoming, passed away unexpectedly August 18, 2006 as the result of a brain tumor. She was born June 6, 1961 to John W. and Pat (Burmeister) Green in Minneapolis, MN. Preceded in death by her husband, Gary; and brother John Green, Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Angel Basel; boyfriend, Tim Hemp; parents, John...

Genevieve Garvick

Genevieve Garvick

Aug 16, 2006

Garvick, Genevieve C. (Van Guilder) of Forest Lake 7/29/1917 - 8/15/2006 on the Feast of the Assumption. Preceded in death by first husband, William Van Guilder; second husband, Verlin Garvick; infant daughter, Mary Genevieve; and parents. She is survived by her daughters, Virginia (Ben) Quintero, Karen Fernholz, Patricia (David) Bjork, Penny (Steve) Sockel, Mary (Bruce) Wightman; 13 grandchildren; 20 great...

John Gessell

John Gessell

Aug 13, 2006

John James "Jim" Gessell age 73 died, in his home Sunday, August 13, 2006 After being diagnosed only seven weeks ago, cancer took him with the same passion and determination in which he lived his life. Jim retired after 33 years of service with US West, was a proud veteran of the USMC, the former mayor of Forest Lake, past...

Betty Johnson

Betty Johnson

Aug 13, 2006

Betty Lou Johnson of Forest Lake Loving Wife & Mother passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 13, 2006 She is preceded in death by her parents, Arnes and Mabel. She is survived by her loving husband and professional golfer Clayton Johnson; children, Debra (Fred) Newburg, Cindy (Mark) Wachter, Susie Marazza, Jeff (Anna Tachney) Johnson; grandchildren, Nichole, Bill, Nicholas, Jon, Jamie,...

Thomas Parzyck

Thomas Parzyck

Aug 12, 2006

Parzyck, Tom, age 54, of Forest Lake, formerly of Mpls. passed away on August 12, 2006 surrounded by his family. Preceded in death by his parents, Cos & Muriel Parzyck and brother, Ron. He is survived by brothers, Dennie (Penny) and Terry (Patty); nephews, Pan (Becky), Wolfe, and Ian Parzyck, their children Summer and Luke. Funeral Service 10:00 AM, Saturday,...

Howard Schletty

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)...