Obituaries

Apr 18, 2019

Linda M. Elsenpeter, age 64, of Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota, passed peacefully at her home on April 18, 2019 from her seven-year battle with cancer.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Dorothy Brunjes; sister, Mary Ann.  She is survived by her husband, Bruce; daughters, Kristine (Tim), Jennifer (Kevin).  She was a dedicated employee of...

Apr 18, 2019

Karen M. King, age 58, of Scandia, Minnesota, died, Thursday, April 18, 2019 at Regions Hospital following a sudden and unexpected illness.  She was surrounded by her loving family at the time of her death.  Karen worked as a customer service manager for Ecolab for over 36 years.  The time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren brought the...

Apr 14, 2019

Phillip Hugo Isaacson, 71, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2019 in Grove City, Ohio. He was born, the oldest son, on August 15, 1947 in Cromwell, Minnesota to the late Hugo and Betty Isaacson. Phil was a 1965 graduate of Forest Lake High School.   He was a proud Army veteran who served a tour in Vietnam. He came...

Apr 12, 2019

Diane S. Alton, age 75, of Forest Lake, died, Friday, April 12, 2019 following a determined battle with Leukemia.  She will be deeply missed and remembered as a loving mother, grandma, sister and friend.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Maurine Kehr; great-grandson, Jaxon Alton; brother-in-law, Terrance Diegneau.  She is survived by her devoted children,...

Apr 12, 2019

James Lee Lautenschlager, age 70, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, passed away on April 12, 2019. James was born to Alex and Elsie Lautenschlager on January 25, 1949, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.  He is preceded in death by parents, Alex and Elise Lautenschlager; and sister, Judy Ziegenhagen.  Survived by friends, Mark Wilkas, Lisa Wilkas, Bob Shultz, Ed Hamil, Marsha Hamil, Doug Janu,...

Apr 9, 2019

Eileen M. (nee Foster) Hanley, age 97, Born August 22, 1921 to John and Stella Foster in Havre, Montana, passed away April 9, 2019; attended St Patrick’s Grade School and Washington High, then graduated from School of Cosmetology in 1941.  Preceded in death by son, John Hanley; grandson, Aaron Drews.  She is survived by husband, of 73 wonderful years,...

Apr 8, 2019

Sandra Jean (Jones) Sohlstrom, age 79, passed peacefully on April 8, 2019.  Sandy was born in Lawrence County, Tennessee to Audie Thomas Jones and Edith Margaret Jones.  She graduated from Central High School in Camden, Tennessee.  She was accepted into the United States Navy, where she met her husband, Roger Sohlstrom.  Following her time in the Navy, they built...

Apr 7, 2019

Erik M. Naumann, 40, of Brook Park, died unexpectedly Sunday, April 7, 2019. He is survived by brother Ralph Naumann II; godparents and guardian, Karl and Mary Kjeldsen; other extended family members, and devoted caregivers.  Erik was preceded in death by parents, Ralph and Susan Naumann.

A memorial service will take place at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, April 25, 2019...

Apr 7, 2019

Ronald R. Trowbridge, age 84, of Lindstrom, MN, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2019. He is survived by wife, Marlys; daughter, Cherie; stepson, Scott; twin brother, Donald; several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, May 10, 2019, at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Dr. Forest Lake,...

Apr 7, 2019

Carol V. Larson, age 91, of Ham Lake, Minnesota, died Sunday, April 7, 2018 while surrounded by her family.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Willard.  She is survived by her sons, Gary (Ellen), James, Dan (Jan), Fred (Lois): grandchildren, Joshua (Jenny), Matthew (Elizabeth), Elizabeth, Billy (Jenny), Betsy, Rebecca, Natalie (Tony) Lapakko, Angela (John) Riesberg, Hanna (fiance’...

Apr 5, 2019

Adley P. Pederson, 77, of Forest Lake, MN, died on April 5, 2019 at the University of Minnesota Medical Center.   Adley Philemon Pederson was born on August 23, 1941 at the family farm in rural Winger, MN to Alvira (Raaen) and Peder C. Pederson, Jr.  He attended grade school in Winger and continued his education at the Crookston A.C....

Apr 4, 2019

Andrew J. Cardinal Sr., age 92, of Centerville, Minnesota passed away peacefully, Thursday, April 4, 2019.  Andy was a lifelong parishioner at St. Genevieve Catholic Church, Centerville, Minnesota.  He was a proud Army Veteran of World War II.

Andy was an active member of the community.  He sat on the Board of Directors of the Rice Creek...

Apr 2, 2019

Gloria A. Johnson, age 85, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2019.

Gloria was a longtime employee of the VA.  She enjoyed taking photographs and relaxing while watching TV.

She is preceded in death by parents, Russell and Rhoda Peterson; daughter, Roberta; sister, Bonnie Brown; and brother, Lyle Peterson. She is...

Apr 1, 2019

Lawrence H. Smith, age 88, of May Township, Minnesota, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather entered into eternal life April 1, 2019.  Larry was born on April 2, 1930 in Jackson Michigan. He attended Jackson High School where he met his future wife Jacquelyn Smith, who assisted him in algebra class.  They were married on August 27, 1950 and...

Mar 31, 2019

James “Jim” Anderson, age 74 of Stacy, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on March 31, 2019.  Jim was the owner and operator of J & M tree farm in Stacy, Shoreview 66 service station, worked at R & S automotive for 25 years and in retirement converted the tree farm to a cut your own Christmas tree farm.  Jim loved...

Mar 29, 2019

Shirley Mae (Sausen) Anderson, 89 years old of Stacy, MN was called home to her Lord and Savior on March 29, 2019.  Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Edith Sausen; husband, Sidney; son Richard. She is survived by her children; Dale (Vicki), Linda (Arthur) Spencer, Rodger (Tenny), Gordon (Tammy) and Gerald (Kitten); daughter in law Vickie; 16 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and many loving extended family and...

Mar 25, 2019

Kevin "Moses" Lee Rush, age 61, of Forest Lake died Monday morning, March 25, 2019 at Fairview Hospital in Wyoming, Minnesota.

Kevin is the beloved brother of Doug (Nga), Jim (Denise), Ron (Anne), Sharon (Cecil Jr.) Waulk, Jerry (Tammy); many nieces & nephews; good friend Alice Wilkinson.

A celebration of life will be held from...

Mar 23, 2019

Ruth V. Molinaro, age 90 of Fridley, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 23, 2019.  She is preceded in death by husband, Robert; parents; 2 sisters; and 3 brothers.  Survived by children, Mary (Bret) Mady, Bob, Nancy Nelson, Sue (Roger) Hogrefe, Joe (Ronni); 10 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

Mass...

Mar 23, 2019

Signe Gretchen Langlie passed away, Saturday, March 23, 2019.  Gretchen was born at the Swedish Hospital in Minneapolis on May 13, 1937.  She was the only child of Arthur and Signora (Norman) Johnson.  She graduated from North High in Minneapolis in 1955, attended St. Olaf College for two years, and received a BS Degree in Elementary Education from the...

Mar 22, 2019

Kenneth "Ken" Keen, age 92, of Osceola, Wisconsin, formerly of Scandia, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2019.  Ken proudly served our country in the United States Army during WWII.  He worked for the City of Minneapolis for over 30 years.  In his free time, he enjoyed horses and proudly participated as a horseman raising money for Camp Courage with their...