Obituaries

Patricia McGrath

Nov 12, 2018

Patricia Ione , age 81, of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully November 12,  2018 surrounded by family at The Wellstead of Rogers, where she was living for the past 16 months.  She is preceded in death by parents, William and Hazel Bruess; loving husband, Tom; brother, Jim Bruess.  She is survived by sons, Brian (Sue), Bruce (Brenda), Bob (Julie);...

Chad Germscheid

Nov 11, 2018

Chad Ryan Germscheid, age 33, of North Branch, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Buck Southerling, Mary Southerling, Gerald Germscheid Sr.  He is survived by mother, Molly Jo; father, Jerry; sister, Leea; brother, Dylan (Megan Freeman); half sister, Jennifer Germscheid; half brother, Scott Germscheid; niece, LéNasia; grandmother, Diane, and other family members...

James "Jim" Gentle

Nov 9, 2018

Gentle, James T., age 85, of Amery, Wisconsin, passed away Friday, November 9, 2018.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Florence; wife, Suzanne; and brother, William.  He is survived by sister-in-law, Margaret; brother-in-law, Wayne (Marian) Mayer; sister-in-law, Linda (Wayne) Nelson; many nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

A Memorial Service will...

Merlin Schiernbeck

Nov 8, 2018

Merlin Kenneth Schiernbeck, age 64, died peacefully on Thursday, November 8th 2018, three months after receiving a diagnosis of widespread metastatic bone cancer.

Merlin was born December 9th, 1953 in Ida Grove, Iowa to parents Hugo and Mary Jean Schiernbeck. When Merlin was entering the eighth grade the family, including his older sister Marlene and younger sister...

Daniel Meier

Nov 7, 2018

Daniel Gilbert Meier, age 50, a longtime resident of the Charlotte, North Carolina area, died unexpectedly Wednesday, November 07, 2018.  Dan was born to Gail Meier, on November 25, 1967 in Saint Paul, Minnesota.  He was a loyal friend, proud Eagle Scout, Army veteran, brother and son. Dan is preceded in death by mother, Gail and sister, Stephanie. He...

Marilyn Rinke

Nov 5, 2018

Marilyn June Rinke (nee Nyberg),  age 88, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died peacefully in her home on November 5, 2018.  She is preceded in death by her son, John Patrick.  Marilyn will be forever loved and remembered by her husband, Charles, of 62 years; her daughter, Carol (Jim) Hart; her son, Charles, Jr. (Robin) Rinke; grandchildren, Kristin Hart, Erika...

Jacalyn Stace

Nov 5, 2018

Stace, Jacalyn Ann, age 53, of Lino Lakes, Minnesota, passed away suddenly on Monday, November 5, 2018.

She is preceded in death by father, Anthony L.; and brother, Ronald J.  She is survived by mother, Geraldine; brothers, Tony, Scott; sisters, Deborah, Sonya; many nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

A private family burial service will...

Dwayne Fladland

Nov 3, 2018

Dwayne Fladland of Forest Lake

Loving husband, father & son.

Dwayne passed away peacefully on Nov. 3rd, 2018.

Dwayne was a bricklayer, movie theatre owner, businessman & US Navy Veteran.

Wonderful, loving, kind husband & father. He is deeply, deeply missed.

Survived by his wife, Jackie Fladland; son, Kerrick...

Margaret Kolbow

Oct 31, 2018

Margaret Kolbow, age 71, of Forest Lake, passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2018.  Margaret was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.  She will be missed by her husband, Dale; 9 children, Summer, David (Janie), Shannon, Talitha, Kesiah, Ben, Jesse, Ruby, Sam; 12 grandchildren; and one very active and well-loved pet dog.

Katherine Brunner

Oct 23, 2018

Katherine Brunner, age 62, of Columbus Minnesota, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, October 23, 2018.

She is preceded in death by daughter, Jennifer Johnson and grandson Cole Vogle.  Katherine is survived by loving husband, Brian; son, Terry Brian (Karie) Vogel; and grandchildren.

A graveside service and military honors will take place at at 10:00 AM at...

David Lathrop

Oct 23, 2018

David Paul Lathrop, age 67, of Linwood Township, passed away on October 23, 2018.  He was born in Sioux Falls, SD and after moving to Valley Springs, SD, he was gifted with 3 siblings who now survive him. Peg (Gary) Pesicka, WI, Bill (Arleen), CT, John (Stephanie) KY.  Dave was employed many years at Wyoming Machine as a metal...

Pamela Samuelson

Oct 22, 2018

On Monday October 22, 2018, Pamela Ann Samuelson a loving daughter of Melvin and Margaret Samuelson passed away at the age of 54.

Pamela was born May 26, 1964 in Virginia, MN.

Pam had a passion for family gatherings, reading, art and shopping.

Pamela was preceded in death by her infant sister Evelyn...

Danita Houle

Oct 17, 2018

Danita Fay Houle, age 58, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 17, 2018.  Danita loved the outdoors and life, from learning to fish with her dad and siblings to being a part of the Majorettes.  Her home in Forest Lake meant so much to her and being at the 4th of July celebration, was a must. ...

Jean Anderson

Oct 15, 2018

Jean Louise Anderson, age 85, peacefully succumbed to her illness on October 15th, 2018 at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN after bravely fighting for many months. Preceded in death by her husband Marvin, daughter Lori Brodtmann, brothers Jim and Ray Rooney, and sisters Donna King and Carol Majerus. Survived by her sisters Eunice Kolstad and Barbara Rooney, her...

Gordon Hamilton

Oct 14, 2018

Gordon Joseph Hamilton, 82, passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2018, at Cottagewood Senior Communities. Gordon Joseph Hamilton was born on February 10, 1936 in St. Paul, MN, to Orville and Gladys (Patrin) Hamilton. He served in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1958, stationed overseas in Germany, and remained in the U.S. Army Reserve until 1962.

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Mary Colonna

Oct 12, 2018

Mary Colonna

Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother

Age 76, of Hugo, passed away on Friday, October 12, 2018.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Leola Winkel; brothers, Bruce Winkel, David Winkel; grandson, Hunter Redden; granddaughter, Charlyann Colonna; niece, Jennifer Winkel; and nephew, Brian Shaughnessy.  She is survived by loving...

Mary Lou Reed

Oct 5, 2018

Mary Lou Reed, age 72, of Stacy, Minnesota, passed away November 22, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born August 27th, 1946 to Leonard and Harriet Szymanski.  Mary Lou worked and owned her own H & R Block Office in Lindstrom, MN. She then sold her business and did some accounting for the City of Stacy...

Arla Holstad

Oct 5, 2018

Arla LaVonne Holstad was born on her parent’s farm home in Tenhassen Township, Martin County, rural southern Minnesota on April 27, 1929, the daughter of Harold Richard Belville and Olga Elinor (Lindell) Belville. LaVonne grew up in southern Minnesota and in the Lake Millls area attending rural school. She graduated in 1946 from Lake Mills High School. LaVonne was the...

Roger Smith

Oct 5, 2018

Roger “Spike” Smith was born November 1, 1958 to Roger and Gloria (Mealey) Smith in St. Paul, MN.  He was raised in Vadnais Heights and as a family he enjoyed fishing, agate hunting, attending air shows and working on cars with dad.

Roger made great memories with his friends growing up.  In winter they snowmobiled or played...

Rita Jelinek

Oct 5, 2018

Rita M. Jelinek, age 67 of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died Monday, September 17, 2018.  Rita was a life-long, devoted member of The Church of Saint Peter.  She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Ruth; husband, Duane; brother, Larry; special friend, Dave Mattson.  She is survived by her children, James (Patty) Jelinek, Becky Jelinek; grandchildren, Charlie, Annabelle,...