Obituaries

William "Bill" "Bitz" Osterbauer

Feb 24, 2018

William “Bill” (Bitz) Osterbauer, age 87, lifelong settler and farmer of the Wyoming, Minnesota area died peacefully while surrounded by family, Saturday, February 24, 2018 following a brief illness.   Bill “Bitz” was a proud member of the Reub’s Tire Shop Coffee Club and was very thankful for the many friends he had in the community.  He is preceded in...

Lori Brodtmann

Feb 23, 2018

Lori Brodtmann (nee Anderson), age 58, of Scandia, Minnesota, passed away on February 23, 2018 surrounded by her family.  She is preceded in death by father, Marvin Dean Anderson.  She is survived by her husband, Dennis; two sons, Daniel and Nathan (Kimberly); grandson, Gavin; mother, Jean Anderson; siblings, Steven (Tami) Anderson and Sharon (Nick) Novak; and many nieces and...

Patricia Fischer

Feb 20, 2018

Patricia “Trish” Fischer age 58, of Forest Lake, died following a brief illness on Tuesday, February 20, 2018.  She will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved her including her husband of 25 years, Mike; step-children, Ruthie (Jason Roach) Johnson, Tina Johnson, Shanna Bell; grandchildren, Debra Ann and several more; mother, Gerri Ellis; brother, Gary Ellis; father-in-law,...

Nathan Schmidt

Feb 18, 2018

Nathan “Nate” Schmidt, age 33, formerly of North Saint Paul, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 18, 2018.  Nate enjoyed bass fishing, football and cars.  Most of all his life revolved around his family; especially his children, Jacob and Sophia Schmidt.  He is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Kenneth Schmidt.  He will be deeply missed by...

Mary "Kathy" Sternberg

Feb 17, 2018

Mary Kathleen Sternberg, age 73, died of heart failure on February 17th, 2018, in North Branch, MN.

Kathy is survived by; her husband, Eugene Sternberg, of Hinckley, MN; her brother Peter Domogalla of Mahnomen, MN; her daughter, Janelle Sternberg (Albert Paredes), of Harlingen, TX; her son Garth Sternberg (Brittney)of Forest Lake, MN; her daughter Deanna Maslowski (Dan)...

David Briggs

Feb 16, 2018

David Paul Briggs passed away peacefully at home on February 16.   He was one of five children of Glenn and Alma Briggs born on July 19, 1930.  After graduating from Park High School, he served for the US Army in Korea where he corresponded with a lovely young woman from Wisconsin named Marlene; they married in 1954.

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Mark Newman

Feb 15, 2018

Mark S. Newman, age 56 of Forest Lake, Minnesota died Thursday, February 15, 2018.  Services are pending at this time.

Michael Kirkwold

Feb 14, 2018

Michael D. Kirkwold beat his battle with cancer  on Wednesday, February 14, 2018.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 19, 2018, at Chisago Lakes Baptist Church, 9387 Wyoming Trail, Chisago City.  Visitation will be from 4:00-6:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 18, 2018, at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Dr., Forest Lake,...

Jerry Gardner D.D.S

Feb 6, 2018

Jerry G. Gardner, age 76 of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died Tuesday, February 6, 2018.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Glenn and Hazel (Richardson) Gardner.  He is survived by his siblings, Dean (Evelyn) Gardner, Nancy (Jerry) Aljets; other family and friends.

Graveside Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, May 24, 2018 at Linwood...

Helmut Zimmer

Feb 3, 2018

Helmut A. Zimmer, age 87, of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2018.  He was born on April 6, 1930 in Radevormwald, Germany.  Helmut married Elfriede Meyer on August 30, 1951 and in December of that year they moved to Chicago, Ill.  In 1955, they settled in Forest Lake.  Helmut was a machinist by trade in Germany...

Lola Buehre

Feb 3, 2018

Lola Mae Buehre, age 92, of Wyoming, died on Saturday, February 3, 2018. She is preceded in death by parents; husband, Richard; 7 siblings; sons-in-law, Donald Dow, Mark Streed; daughter-in-law, Lois Switzer; and granddaughter, Brenda Johnson.  She is survived by children, Linda (Mike) Schlesener, Ernest Switzer, Michael (Diane) Switzer, Lolita (Charlie) Rheault, Frieda Buehre (Joshua Osborne), Rebecca (Jeffrey) Bracht,...

Kelly Clitty

Jan 31, 2018

Kelly Clitty (nee Frederick), age 53 of Stacy, Minnesota, passed away at home on January 31, 2018.  Kelly was born, February 16, 1964 in Mankato, Minnesota the daughter of Clare and Judy Frederick.  She graduated from Medford High School Class of 1983.  Kelly was the owner of Bountiful Blessings Catering.  Kelly is survived by her beloved and devoted husband...

Joyce Keacher

Jan 30, 2018

Joyce E. Keacher, age 93 of Stacy, Minnesota, died Tuesday, January 30, 2018.  Joyce was an active member of the Stacy community, where she and her late husband, J. Wilfred were lifelong residents.  She was a member of the Stacy Homemakers, Stacy Lions Club and active with Wyoming United Methodist Church.  She is preceded in death by her parents;...

Albert Brisson III "Joe"

Jan 27, 2018

Brisson, Albert Joseph “Joe” III

Age 45, of White Bear Lake, passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 27, 2018.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Judy and Albert Jr. Survived by wife, Kim; step-daughter, Shelby; granddaughter, Paris; sisters, Ann Brisson, Roberta Locke, Julie Cich; nieces, Holland, and Karli; nephew, Kyle; and many family...

Jacqualyn LaBathe

Jan 27, 2018

Jacqualyn M. LaBathe  ( Nee Jacobsen)

Builder of family dreams. Beloved Wife, Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma, Great Great Grandma, Aunt.  Age 87, of Chisago City formerly of St. Paul, California, and Arizona. Passed peacefully at home on January 27th, surrounded by family; Preceded in death by loving husband Willard; Grandson Troy LaBathe; a sister and eight brothers....

Donald Jarvis Sr.

Jan 24, 2018

Donald E. Jarvis Sr., age 77 of North Branch, Minnesota, died tragically on Wednesday, January 24, 2018.  Don loved hunting, fishing and most of all spending time with his grandchildren.  He will be remembered as a kind and gentle man who famously made incredible biscuits and gravy.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Hazel (Keffer)...

M.L. (Mel) Aslakson

Jan 23, 2018

M.L. (Mel) Aslakson, age 79 of Stacy, MN departed unexpectedly January 23, 2018. He was born November 26, 1938 at home in Minneola Township, MN to Joseph and Josephine (nee Timmerberg) Aslakson. A 1956 graduate of Red Wing High School, he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from U of MN and obtained his CPA license. Providing accounting and...

Marilyn Psyck

Jan 20, 2018

Marilyn Kay Psyck, Age 71, of Forest Lake, passed away on January 20, 2018 with her daughter by her side.  She was born on May 3, 1946 to Earl & Marjorie Frans in St. Paul, Minnesota.  She graduated from North Branch High School and married Richard Psyck in 1969.  Marilyn was a deep woman of faith and enjoyed attending...

Elsie Smith

Jan 17, 2018

Elsie Marie (Wenzel) Smith, was born January 6, 1927, on Wenzel Farms in Lino Lakes and went home to the Lord on January 17, 2018 at the age of 91.  Preceded in death by her husband Robert; infant daughter, Cindy; step-son Bobby, grandson,  Brian;  great-grandson,  Joe; sister, Esther Noren; brother, Ellsworth Wenzel.   Survived by her children, Donald Smith, Genevieve...

Berniece Tiner

Jan 17, 2018

Berniece Erma Tiner was born February 5, 1935 in Sandstone, MN the youngest of nine children born to Harry Delbert Enos and Lucy Coy (Krouch) Enos.  She passed away peacefully on January 17, 2018 in Wyoming, Minnesota.  Berniece was a popular waitress in several of the Twin Cites’ finest gourmet restaurants, most notably The Camelot and The Blue Horse. ...