Obituaries

Clay "Pete" Alcock

Feb 15, 2019

Clay “Pete” Alcock KB0KHZ, age 49, of Centerville, Minnesota, passed away on February 15, 2019.  He is preceded in death by his parents.  Survived by sister, Wanda (Bob) Cordell; and nieces, Rose and Mary.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am, on Thursday, February 21, 2019, at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 N. Shore Dr. Forest...

Marjorie "Marge" Sygulla

Feb 12, 2019

Marjorie “Marge” Sygulla, age 74, of Columbus, Minnesota; formerly of Independence, Wisconsin, died Tuesday, February 12, 2019.  Marge was united in marriage on June 13, 1964 to Jerry Sygulla.  She will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved her including her beloved husband, Jerry; children, Warren (Susana Espinosa de Sygulla), Bradley Sygulla, Bobbi Huss; five grandchildren, Lance...

Oliver "Ollie" Mogensen

Feb 11, 2019

Oliver “Ollie” Lloyd Mogensen, age 74 of Stacy, Minnesota; formerly of Isanti, Minnesota went to meet his Heavenly Father on Monday, February 11, 2019.  Ollie worked at C&P Aviation Services in Blaine, Minnesota; working on motorcycles.  He proudly owned his own business in Ham Lake, M&E Auto Repair.  He was united in marriage to Shirley Barnier on March 30....

Sharon Bowman

Feb 6, 2019

Sharon Bowman, age 69, of Stacy, MN, passed away on February 6, 2019.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Audrey Parson; and brother, Scott Parson.  She is survived by husband, Verlin; children, Kyle (Bonnie), Keith (Hope), Kraig, Kelly (Paul); grandchildren, Lacey, Levi, Mateo; brother, Bruce (Sheila); sister, Janine (Mike), nieces, nephews, other family...

Michael "Musky Mike" Sellers

Feb 5, 2019

Michael “Musky Mike” Sellers, age 54 of Chisago City, Minnesota; formerly of Crosby, Minnesota, died peacefully while surrounded by his family on Tuesday, February 5, 2019.  In his last weeks, Mike was lovingly cared for by his devoted daughter, Candace and her husband, Anthony.  It was during that time he was able to laugh; share stories and know he...

Audrey Herzog

Feb 3, 2019

Audrey Herzog, age 91, of Oakdale, Minnesota, formerly of Scandia, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 3, 2019.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Richard in 2000; two siblings (Don and Ted).  She is survived by her children, Patrick (Denise) Herzog, Michelle (Alan) Bobowicz whom were lovingly adopted; eleven grandchildren (Ally, Mitchell, Morgan, Amber Mackay (Grant),...

Paul Koski

Jan 30, 2019

Paul E. Koski, age 93 of Chisago City, Minnesota formerly of Esko, Minnesota passed away peacefully on January 30, 2019. Paul was a graduate of Cloquet High School, Class of 1943 and a WWII Veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving as a radioman on the USS Karnes in the Pacific Campaign. He is survived by their children, Karen Wold,...

Deb Colleen

Jan 29, 2019

Deb (Debra I. Domeier) Colleen, age 64, of Ham Lake, MN (Formerly of New Ulm), died at home on January 29, 2019 at age 64 after a 3-year battle with cancer.

Debra Irene Domeier was born March 11, 1954 in New Albany, Indiana. She grew up in New Ulm & graduated from New Ulm High School. She...

Mary Crouse

Jan 25, 2019

Mary E. Mellgren-Crouse, age 85 of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died peacefully Friday, January 25, 2019.  Mary was the office manager at Lake Office Equipment in Forest Lake for over 15 years.  She was a volunteer mainstay of the community, until a week prior to her death, Mary could be found at a variety of organizations giving her heart and...

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,...