Obituaries

Mark Ruiz

Mark Ruiz

Aug 26, 2005

Ruiz, Mark R. age 47 of Forest Lake died, Friday, August 26, 2005 He is survived by his wife Betsy; daughter Melissa; grandchildren, Aubrianna and Aliyah; parents, Manuel and Ramona Ruiz; brother Ronald (Deborah) Ruiz; sisters, Patricia Whitbeck and Karen R. Thompson; many friends. Memorial Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, August 28, 2005 at Elim Lutheran Church,...

Douglas Sichler

Douglas Sichler

Aug 25, 2005

Sichler, Douglas John Age 38 Of Forest Lake died naturally at his home on August 25th. Doug was a long time construction worker in the metro area. He was preceded in death by his sister, Christine; brother, Tim; 2 Grandpa's, Adolph Kurtti & Eugene Wright. Survived by his mother Shirley Wright; father, Douglas Sichler, Step-father, James (Lisa) Wright; two sisters,...

Mary Matheson

Mary Matheson

Aug 25, 2005

Matheson, Mary Age 66 Of Forest Lake died August 25, 2005. Preceded in death by parents Arnold Kahlstorf and Velda St. Clair, 1 brother and 1 sister. Survived by loving husband Roy Jr. of 48 years and their children, Melanie (Brian) Miller, Wayne, James (Shelli), Rodney (Julie); 8 grandchildren and 1 Great Granddaughter, 4 sisters, many relatives and friends. Funeral...

PFC Arcand

PFC Arcand

Aug 21, 2005

Arcand, PFC Elden David Born September 23, 1982 Died heroically in Iraq serving his country on August 21st He is preceded in death by grandparents, Jim & Bev Arcand, Rich Frogner. Survived by parents, Dave Arcand & Kelly (Chris) Freudenberg; brothers, Michael & Danny; sister Taylor; grandparents; many aunts and uncles; cousins; friends and his military family. Eldie boy we'll...

Lawrence Theede

Lawrence Theede

Aug 20, 2005

Theede, Sr., Lawrence J. "Larry" age 83, of Forest Lake died August 20, 2005. Larry was born January 3, 1922 in Fairmont, N.D. Preceded in death by parents; two brothers, four sisters; and infant daughter, Catherine Agnes. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Lourell; children, Jean (Ron) Renken, Vicki Theede (Herb Birdsall), Lawrence "Larry" (JoAnn) Theede, Jr.,...

LaVern Farrington

LaVern Farrington

Aug 20, 2005

LaVern L. Farrington, age 78, of Forest Lake, died August 20, 2005 in Fairview Lakes Regional Medical Center. Preceded in death by parents, Samuel & Evelyn Farrington; wife, Audrey; and daughter, Diane Madl. He is survived by his wife, April Crosby; children, Dennis (Paulette), Carol (Jeff) Warmbold, Barbara (Curt) Lugert, and Donna (Neulan) Midkiff; 20 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren; sister,...

Harvey Droppo

Harvey Droppo

Aug 19, 2005

Droppo, Harvey age 79, of Stacy, MN died August 19, 2005. Born April 20, 1926 in Fertile, Minnesota to Mr. & Mrs. George W. Droppo, he attended school there and later moved to East Grand Forks, MN. Harvey served in the Navy during World War II. He settled in Thief River Falls, MN and was married to Delores Adamson in...

Dominic Koalska

Dominic Koalska

Aug 12, 2005

Koalska, Dominic "Nick" age 76 of Wyoming Nick was born and raised in St. Paul, MN, he lived in California and Alaska for a number of years and returned to St. Paul in 1985. He has lived in Wyoming, MN since 1992. He was an active member of St. Bridget's Catholic Church where he served as a Eucharistic Server and...

Derek Vitek

Derek Vitek

Aug 12, 2005

Vitek, Derek D. age 15 of Hugo Student at Forest Lake High School Died suddenly 8/12/05 He is preceded in death by his grandfather Logan Abbott. He is survived by his mother Pam Savage (Steve Cheney); father Chad Vitek; brother Nick; sister Rose; grandparents, Mary Lou & Dave Vitek, Joanne & Chuck Savage; uncles & aunts, Tony, Dean, Wade (Karen)Vitek,...

William Helfrich

William Helfrich

Aug 11, 2005

William "Bill" C. Helfrich age 75 of Forest Lake, died 8/11/2005. Semi driver of 37 years. Survived by loving wife, Mildred, of 45 years; daughters, Sharon (fiance, Terry) Helfrich and Janice (Rick) Hatlestad; 2 brothers; 1 sister; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be at 11:00 AM Tuesday, August 16th at Elim Lutheran Church 20971 Olinda Trail North, Scandia,...

Alice O'Donnell

Alice O'Donnell

Aug 8, 2005

O'Donnell, Alice Age 88 Of Forest Lake Died August 8, 2005. Longtime employee of West Publishing Company of St. Paul. Preceded in death by husband Thomas A. O'Donnell Sr.; brothers Fred & Hank Wolf and sister, Theresa Gear. Survived by sons: Thomas (Jeanne), Mike (Linda) and Jim (Kathy); 8 Grandchildren; 2 Great Grandchildren; 1 brother Marvin & other nieces and...

Valentin Egorenko

Valentin Egorenko

Aug 3, 2005

Egorenko, Valentin "Val" age 60 of North Branch, formerly of Cresco, Iowa, passed away on August 3, 2005 after a long battle with diabetes. Preceded in death by parents, Gregory and Alexandra Egorenko; brothers, Johnny and Gary. Survived by his wife, Karen of North Branch; stepchildren, Scott (Teri) Moger, Elaine (Mike) Sorensen; stepgrandsons, Layke Moger and Dustin Sorensen all of...

Marcia Ochsenbauer

Marcia Ochsenbauer

Aug 2, 2005

Marcia Marie (Gunia) Ochsenbauer, 36, Forest Lake, entered into Eternal Life with God on August 2nd, 2005. Born on October 14, 1968, to Leon and JoAnn Gunia. Preceded in death by her grandparents Jacob and Alvina Huber, Thomas and Stephania Gunia. Marcia was a faithful servant of God, beloved wife, devoted mother of three and insightful spiritual leader to both...

Kathryn Ann

Kathryn Ann

Aug 1, 2005

Boraas, Kathryn September 12, 1933 - August 1, 2005 Preceded in death by parents Alma and Clifton Lindberg; husband, J. Dale Boraas; brother, Winston Lindberg and his wife, Sharon. Survived by son, Dean M. Boraas; nieces, Lynnette Lindberg Carpentier and Janelle Lindberg Kendrick; aunts, Ruthie Anderson, Luella Johnson and Ruth Lindberg; brother-in-law, Roger S. Boraas and his wife Aina; 25...

Jeff Christensen

Jeff Christensen

Jul 29, 2005

Jeffery Alan Christensen, 31, of Estes Park and Winter Park, Colorado, died Friday, July 29, 2005, at Rocky Mountain National Park. He was born February 23, 1974, in St. Paul, Minnesota to Dale and Christine Christensen. Jeff graduated from Forest Lake High School in Forest Lake, MN, and from the University of Minnesota at Duluth with a Bachelor's degree in...

Ronald Stace

Ronald Stace

Jul 24, 2005

Stace Ronald J. age 43 of Wyoming passed away unexpectedly July 24, 2005 Preceded in death by father Anthony L. Stace; and fiancee Jamie Jo Sager. Survived by his mother, Geraldine; sisters, Deborah Stace, Sonya Stace Hallin, Jacalyn Stace; brothers, Anthony R. and Scott Stace; nieces and nephews, Chantelle, Gabrielle and Brian. Also survived by Kimberly, Amanda, and their children....

Doris Jacobson

Doris Jacobson

Jul 11, 2005

Jacobson, Doris J. Age 79Of Wyoming, formerly of StillwaterDied July 11, 2005Preceded in death by husband Ralph; grandson Christopher.Survived by six children John ''Rick'' (Mary Anne); David (Linda), Sandra (Duran) Tennant, Thomas (Lonna), Pete (Becky), Michael (Amy), ten grandchildren; two great grandchildren; two brothers, Robert (Eleanor) Elmstrom & Herb (Sandy) Elmstrom; sister Gladys (William) Johnson; many nieces, nephews, and extended...

Daniel Rousselow

Daniel Rousselow

Jul 10, 2005

Rousselow, Daniel R.Age 30of Portland, Oregon, formerly of Forest LakeDied Sunday, July 10, 2005He is preceded in death by his grandfather Glen Mauritz and uncle Terry RousselowHe is survived by his wife Michelle; children, Nick & Gabby; mother Robin (Rick) Carlen; grandparents, Marilyn Mauritz, Robert (Joanne) Rousselow; aunts and uncles, Robbie (Mike) Baribeau, Jolene (Terry) Sullivan, Faye (George) Reus, Skip...

Aaron Ettinger

Aaron Ettinger

Jul 2, 2005

Ettinger, Aaron Joseph age 26, of Sarasota, Florida, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on July 2, 2005. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Joseph & Eve Ettinger; maternal great grandparents, Edward & Goldie Lundberg; and maternal great uncle, Jim Lundberg. Aaron is survived by his mother, Lori Ettinger of Forest Lake; father, Michael Ettinger of Sarasota;...

LaVern Thomson

LaVern Thomson

Jul 1, 2005

Thomson, LaVernage 78of Forest Lakedied Friday, July 1, 2005 at her home of 56 years.She is survived by her children, Christine, Kevin (Debby), Julie Thomson; four grandchildren; sister Iva (Don) Nelson; brother Lyle (Karen) Alm; sister-in-law Karen Alm; nieces, nephews and many family and friends.