Obituaries

Gladys Kuitunen

Jan 18, 2019

Gladys Janice Kuitunen gently passed away January 18, 2019, at the age of 88. She was born May 14, 1930 to James and Hulda Jorgenson, the first of their nine children. Gladys grew up in the Hanska, Minnesota area, graduating from Hanska High School. In June, 1950 she married Glenn Chambard and to this union were born, Wayne (Renee)...

Mary Quale

Jan 14, 2019

Mary June Quale, age 90, died peacefully on January 14 at Birchwood Health Care Center in Forest Lake, Minnesota. Mary was born to Otto and Effie (Thompson) Sorensen in Baudette, Minnesota on June 26, 1928.

Mary attended cosmetology school in the Minneapolis/Saint Paul area prior to working in her aunt’s beauty salon in Jamestown, North Dakota. Later...

Leonard Theuer

Jan 13, 2019

Leonard “Len” Theuer, age 83 of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died unexpectedly on Sunday, January 13, 2019.  He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Dolores “Dee”; daughters, Debbie Green, Judy Bednarek, Cheri Dixon; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; siblings, Katherine Schroeder, Otto Theuer; other family and friends.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January...

Rollie Nelson

Jan 6, 2019

Rollie B. Nelson, age 97, beloved Band Director of Forest Lake High School for over 37 years, died peacefully, Sunday, January 6, 2019.  He is preceded in death by his wife, Laurie.  He will be deeply missed by his children, Kris (Mitch) Sattler, Scott (Karin) Nelson; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; other family and friends.

A Celebration of...

Gary Frick

Jan 5, 2019

Gary R. Frick, age 73, of Saint Paul, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at his home on January 5, 2019.

Gary served proudly as a Sergeant in the United States Army. He was part of the Big Red One and was a decorated combat veteran.  Gary was awarded many medals including a bronze star, CIB and multiple Purple...

Richard "Dick" Flaherty

Jan 3, 2019

Richard “Dick” Flaherty, age 84 of Pine City, Minnesota, died peacefully, Thursday, January 3, 2019 while surrounded by his family.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Mabel “Mickey”; children, Richard (Sally), Dennis (Norma), Patrick, Kim (John) Guzman, Timothy (Nancy), Kevin Metty; 14 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; siblings, Larry Flaherty, Margaret “Peggy” Duffy; sister-in-law, Mary Flaherty; other...

Marian Walker

Jan 2, 2019

Marian Walker, age 90, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2019.  She is preceded in death by husband, Richard.  Survived by daughters, Joyce (Robert) Fischer, Jeannie (Milan) Dukic, Maria (Roger) Drews; 6 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; other family members and friends.

Private Family Service will be held.

Victor Bowen

Jan 1, 2019

Victor Lee Bowen, 54, of Askov, Minnesota passed away unexpectedly on January 1, 2019.

He graduated from Tartan High school in the class of 1982, where he was active in football, wrestling, and on the swim team. After high school, Victor worked in the concrete & masonry industry, and continued his passion for sports playing semi pro football for...

Shirley Blaser

Jan 1, 2019

Shirley Ann Stangle was born in Mahnomen, MN in August 1936. She was the 6th of 8 children born to

Anna and Frank Stangle. She attended the Mahnomen schools, sang in a girls’ choral group, and met

Joey (one of those “good lookin’ Blaser boys”). She decided to move to the cities, and Joey followed...

Robert Reitzel

Dec 28, 2018

Robert “Bob” Reitzel, age 62 of Forest Lake, formerly of Mahtomedi, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 28, 2018 while surrounded by his family.  He proudly served our country in the United States Marine Corps.  Throughout his working career, he was a painter, but ultimately had a passion for the outdoors.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting as well as...

Kent Allison

Dec 27, 2018

Kent Allison, age 76 of Chisago City, Minnesota passed away peacefully on December 27, 2018 surrounded by family.  Kent was born on August 14, 1942 in Lindstrom, Minnesota to parents Harold and Gwendolyn (Stenberg) Allison.  He proudly served his country in the United States Army.  Through his years, he found an interest in woodworking and was a talented artist,...

Wilmer "Wil" Brown

Dec 26, 2018

Wilmer “Wil” Alan Brown, age 77 of Wyoming, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2018.  He was born to Emery Eugene Brown and Viola Grace Brown on July 8, 1941, he was youngest of 9, and had 3 brothers and 5 sisters.  He was an enrolled member of the White Earth Band of Ojibwa, attending public school in...

Bernice Lambrecht

Dec 26, 2018

Bernice Lambrecht, age 90, of Wyoming, passed away on December 26, 2018.  She is preceded in death by husband, Phillip; 6 siblings; and son, Steven Kerr.  She is survived by daughter, Linda Kerr; son, David (Kathy) Kerr; 9 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family.

Private Services will be held on a later...

Richard Shogren

Dec 26, 2018

Richard Albert Shogren, 80, passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2018, surrounded by his wife and children, in Chisago City, MN.  Richard was born July 23, 1938 to Albert and Violet Shogren in St. Paul, MN and was the eldest of 6 children.  He graduated from Forest Lake High School in 1956.

“Rich” served in the U.S. Navy...

Paul Wahlquist

Dec 23, 2018

Paul Wahlquist, age 82, of Los Angeles, CA, formerly of Forest Lake, MN, passed away December 23, 2018.

Paul was a very caring person who had a love for history and traveling around the world.  Some of the countries he visited were South Africa, Australia, Norway, Sweden, Germany, Pakistan, The Czech Republic, Finland, Russia, and China, where...

Gladys Leek

Dec 21, 2018

Gladys Leek, age 90, daughter of Martha and Emmanuel Neuharth died December 21, 2018 of a brain tumor. Survived by sister, Francis Duncan; brother, Vern Neuharth; daughter, Carolyn Jones-Saete, son; Jimmie Jones; grandchildren; great grandchildren; great great grandchildren; many cousins; nieces; nephews; other family members and friends.

A Memorial Service for Gladys Leek will be held on Saturday,...

John Thoen

Dec 20, 2018

John Thoen, age 52, of Forest Lake, fought a short but hard battle with cancer died December 20th, 2018.   He is preceded in death by mother, June; father, Bruce; grandparents, John and Charlotte; and grandmother, Nona.  John is survived by daughter. Kassondra; step son, Joshua; granddaughters, Phoenix and Faythe; sister, Misty; nephew, Nicholas; and half sister, Vicki.

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Steven "Kuby" Kubiszewski

Dec 19, 2018

Steven “Kuby” M. Kubiszewski, age 34 of Coon Lake, Minnesota died tragically, Wednesday, December 19, 2018 in an automobile accident with his uncle, Arthur as they were heading to a much-anticipated ice fishing trip. Steve was a member of the Goon Squad MC Mother Chapter.

Steve was born December 2, 1984 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the son of...

Arthur Kubiszewski

Dec 19, 2018

Arthur M. Kubiszewski, age 57 of Chisago City, Minnesota and his nephew, Steven M. Kubiszewski, age 34 of East Bethel, Minnesota, died tragically, Wednesday, December 19, 2018 in an automobile accident.

Arthur was born June 24, 1961 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the son of Joseph and Marlene Kubiszewski.  Arthur grew up on Rice Street, St. Paul, later...

Lorraine Holl

Dec 17, 2018

Lorraine Helen Holl, age 93 of Forest Lake, Minnesota formerly Roseville, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2018.  She is preceded in death by parents, Jacob and Katherine (Gruber) Winters; husband, Richard J.; son, Richard K.; sister, Donna (Clifford) Amos; sister-in-law, Pat Winters.  Survived by children, John (Joan), Michael (Jan), Kathryn (Leonard) Thurmes, James (Joyce), Timothy (Laurie); son-in-law, Joseph...