Obituaries

Marilyn Psyck

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

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

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. ...

Paul Linde

Paul Linde

Jan 15, 2018

Paul M. Linde, age 77, of Wyoming, passed away suddenly on January 15, 2018, with family by his side.   Member of Sheet Metal Local 10. Preceded in death by parents, Morris & Pearl; daughter, Wendy; and sister, Donna.  Survived by his wife of 55 years,  Janice; sons, Michael (Danielle), Dale (Toni); grandchildren, Adaire, Alec and Paul; sister, LaVonne (Tony)...

Philip Antisdel

Philip Antisdel

Jan 12, 2018

Philip Antisdel was born April 5, 1936 in Spencer, IA and passed away Friday January 12, 2018 in the Forest Lake, MN area.   Philip grew up in Milford, Iowa area; spending many of his childhood days sailing on Lake Okoboji.  Philip graduated from the Milford High School with the Class of 1954.  Shortly after high school, Philip graduated from Iowa State...

Mary Russell

Mary Russell

Jan 12, 2018

Mary Juliana Russell, age 93, of Forest Lake MN, formerly of Stephen MN, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 12, 2018.

Mary was born in Mt. Carmel, ND on September 7, 1924 to Jacob and Marion Wilhelmi. During WWII Mary worked at a factory making parts for aircraft bombers, and then married Donald Russell on July 31,...

Joel Hursh

Joel Hursh

Jan 8, 2018

Joel Adrian Hursh, age 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 8, 2018 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota, after a five-year struggle with amyloidosis of the heart claimed him.  He was born in Fairmont, Minnesota on December 26, 1933.  In 1942, his family moved to Forest Lake, Minnesota.  He was FLHS class of 1952.

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Diane Maki

Diane Maki

Jan 7, 2018

Diane V. Maki

Loving Mother, Sister, and Grandma, age 73, of Forest Lake, passed away on January 7, 2018, with family by her side.  Family was Diane’s greatest treasure.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert & Virginia Diettrich; and husband, Edwin Maki.  She will be deeply missed by her sons, Wade (Lisa), Chad (Kelli),...

Gary Cardinal Jr. "GC"

Gary Cardinal Jr. "GC"

Jan 2, 2018

Gary W. Cardinal Jr., age 25 of Minneapolis, Minnesota, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 2, 2018.

He is preceded in death by grandmother, Julia Stolzman; great grandmother, Henrietta Wilkinson.He is survived by parents, Gary and Colleen; significant other, Kayla; daughter, Leilani Reign; sisters, Robin, Nicole (Cody), Heather (Matt); nephews, Sean, Seth, and Shae; many aunts, uncles, friends...

David Ensrud

David Ensrud

Dec 31, 2017

David P. Ensrud, age 83, passed away peacefully on Dec. 31st, 2017 at Ecumen Parmly LifePointes. He was born on June 28th, 1934 to Theodore and Mabel Ensrud in McVille, ND. David had a twin brother, Donald P. Ensrud and a younger brother Raymond L. Ensrud. They were raised on a farm in Hugo and Forest Lake, MN. After...

Faith Boston

Faith Boston

Dec 30, 2017

Faith Constance Boston, age 71, of Forest Lake, passed away on December 30, 2017.

A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 26, 2018 on at Crossroads Covenant Church, 17445 Notre Dame Street, Forest Lake, MN 55025.

David Cundiff

David Cundiff

Dec 28, 2017

David Allen Cundiff, 77, of Maplewood, Minnesota, formerly of Cambria, passed away December 28, 2017, in Maplewood, Minnesota.

Graveside services will be held at a later date in Blairsville Cemetery.

David was born January 17, 1940, in Cambria, to Lewis and Geraldine (Vancil) Cundiff. He is survived by his daughter, Cathy Cundiff-Phelps; son, Scott Cundiff;...

Floyd "Bud" Svean

Floyd "Bud" Svean

Dec 28, 2017

Floyd “Bud” Daniel Svean

June 29, 1927-December 28, 2017

Born in Virginia, MN to Carl Magus and Signe Matilda (Swanson) Svean.  He grew up on farms in New Foldon, MN, Argyle, MN and Grafton, ND.  Bud served in the U.S. Army Air Corps as an air radio operator and mechanic in England and Germany from...

Ronald Wallraff

Ronald Wallraff

Dec 27, 2017

Ronald T. Wallraff, of Stacy, died on December 27, 2017.  Born on October 11, 1930 in St. Paul, Minnesota.  Ronald was a U.S. Air Force Veteran.  Preceded in death by parents, Clarence and Bertha; brother, John C.; son, John Steven; daughter, Jennifer Rebecca.  He is survived by his wife, Shirlie; sons, Ronald (Catherine), Michael (Deb); daughter, Shari (Bruce) Casanova;...

Helen Anderson

Helen Anderson

Dec 23, 2017

Helen M. Anderson, of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully at her home on her 96th birthday, Dec. 23, 2017. She is survived by her loving children, Mark (Michele), Jeanne, Claire, and Paula, and by grandchildren, Kristin (Lars), Erin, and Ross (Patricia), and their mother, Barbara; great grandchildren, Mark and Ethan Carlson. She will be greatly missed by her friends...

Edna Larson

Edna Larson

Dec 22, 2017

Edna M. Larson, age 83 of White Bear Lake, formerly of Forest Lake, died Friday, December 22, 2017. Edna was born May 6, 1934 in Ham Lake, Minnesota, the daughter of Herbert and Mabel (Petersen) Larson.   She is preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Mabel; brothers, Curtis, Byron and Glenn.  She is survived by her siblings, Ellsworth...

Justin Finklea

Justin Finklea

Dec 20, 2017

Justin Hugh Finklea, age 25, of Forest Lake, died tragically from a gunshot wound on December 20, 2017. Preceded in death by aunt, Cheri Keil; great grandparents, Florence Converse Buege, Clarence Converse, Dorothy Downs, and Cortzie Downs, Sr. He will forever be loved and missed by his sons, Braydin and Blakey; their mother, Ally Kowalski; parents, Lance & Cristy...

Jerry Klemm

Jerry Klemm

Dec 18, 2017

Jerry Kenneth Klemm, age 71, of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully, with his wife Judy by his side on December 18, 2017, following a lengthy illness.  Jerry was a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran of the Vietnam War, serving 1965-1969.  He was a staunch advocate for those living with disabilities, aiding many outreach organizations, including Midwest Outdoors Unlimited and...

Dean Erickson

Dean Erickson

Dec 17, 2017

Dean W. Erickson, age 62, of Linwood, Minnesota, passed away December 17, 2017. Dean was born on March 3, 1955 in Bigfork, Minnesota. He spent the first few years in Effie, Minnesota where he attended kindergarten. Before moving to the cities, he has fond memories of helping his Dad plant trees. They planted over four hundred thousand trees on the...

Diane Pearson

Diane Pearson

Dec 10, 2017

Diane "Sis" Pearson, age, 80 of Forest Lake, Minnesota died December 10, 2017 surrounded by family at her home. "Sis" was born on July 6, 1937 to George W. and Rena M. (Dupre) Landgraver in St. Paul, Minnesota. She is preceded in death by parents, husband Robert, and daughter, Terri Harrer. Survived by: 5 children: Kenny (Wendy), Glenn (Connie),...