Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.

Maria Merz
Jun 26, 2005
Maria Merz of Forest LakeBorn August 7, 1909Died June 26, 2005She is survived by son, Ingo (Rita) Merz and their sons Max & Matt of Forest Lake; daughter, Lee Boehm of Forest Lake; grandson Frank (Cathy) Boehm and their sons Grant & Tyler of New Brighton; granddaughter Liane (David) Tackes and their daughters Ashley & Alicia of Forest Lake.Mass of...

Robert LaValle
Jun 24, 2005
LaValle, Robert C.Age 85of St. PaulSurvived by wife, Delores; children, Kenneth (Flora), Jean (Stanley) Grygelko,David (Charlotte), Lucy LaValle (Mike), Jerome (Lori); brother, Donald (Eleanor); nine grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.May perpetual light shine upon him - may he rest in peace.Graveside services, 11:00 am Friday, July 1, 2005 St. John the Baptist Cemetery, HWY 61 & 147th Street, Hugo.Mattson Funeral...

Blanche Belau
Jun 21, 2005
Belau, Blanche B.March 18, 1906 - June 21, 2005 Formerly of Columbus TownshipShe is leaving behind a family who will dearly miss her. Her strong spirit was admired and her stories of times gone-by will be missed by all. Preceded in death by parents Joe & Alma Barott; husband Carl Belau; son Ivan Peloquin; grandson Charles Peloquin; four sisters; and...

Cal Knudson
Jun 21, 2005
Knudson, CalAge 68Of WyomingDied June 21, 2005Preceded in death by parents Joseph & Helen Knudson.Survived by beloved wife of 48 years LaVelle; children, Brad (Debbie) of Ham Lake, Debbie (Randy) Zarbok of Forest Lake; grandchildren Andy (Gina), Nathan, and Brent Zarbok, Kelsey, Kasey, and Kirstey Knudson; sisters, Carole (Gery) Wendt , Elayne (Irv) Wiskow; and several cousins, nieces, and nephews.Cal...

Gregory Becker
Jun 12, 2005
Becker, Gregory A.Age 58Of North BranchDied June 12, 2005Preceded in death by brother, Ernie Becker and foster father, Roman Beimert.He is survived by his children, Jim (Jenny), Julie (Nate) Fairbanks, and Greg.Grandchildren, Johnathan Becker, Ashley and Cory Fairbanks, Peyton Becker; foster mother, Helen Beimert; numerous brothers, sisters, foster brothers & sisters. He was a US Army veteran of Vietnam and...

Marguerite Grubbs
Jun 8, 2005
Grubbs, Marguerite D.Age 88Of East BethelFormerly of CentervillePreceded in death by husband Herbert.Survived by children, Calvin (Marilyn), Jane, Donna (Marvin), Audrey (Jerry), Jeep (Larry), Buster, Stan (Mary), Larry (Linda), Lois (Bob), Clifford (Wendy), Deb (Steve); 23 grandchildren; 42 great grandchildren; 6 great great grandchildren; sister Clara Buntin.A private memorial service will be held at Mattson Funeral Home.Mattson Funeral Home &...

Torry Westlund
Jun 5, 2005
Westlund, Torry E.Age 31Of Phoenix, AZ formerly of Stacy, Duluth & Twin Cities.Died June 5, 2005 in PhoenixPreceded in death by sister, Tracy; niece, Danelle; grandparents. Survived by parents Warren (Gloria) Westlund & many family members and friends. Funeral service 2 PM on Wednesday, June 15, 2005 at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 31095 Genesis Ave., Stacy. Visitation will be...

Dan Berczyk
Jun 4, 2005
Berczyk, Dan S.age 17 of Ham LakeJunior at Andover High Schooldied, June 4, 2005He is preceded in death by his mother and sister.He is survived by his father Joe Berczyk; brothers, Joey Berczyk & Josh Herbest; paternal grandparents, Robert & Barbara Bodine; maternal grandparents, Sandy and Jack Northrup; great grandmother Carol Darwin; several other family and friends.Funeral Services will be...
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