Obituaries

Darlene Anderson

Darlene Anderson

Apr 9, 2016

Darlene J. Anderson, age 73, died Saturday, April 09, 2016 at Birchwood Health Care Center, Forest Lake, Minnesota. Darlene is preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Jerome Sagen and Norman Anderson. She is survived by her daughter, Theresa Pagel; grandchildren, Joshua, Louie, Christeena; great-grandchildren; sister, Jan Palmer; other family and friends. Graveside Services will be held at Withrow Cemetery,...

Shirley LeTourneau

Shirley LeTourneau

Apr 8, 2016

Shirley Janice LeTourneau, age 81 of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died suddenly March 8th 2016. Shirley was born March 20 1935 in Red Lake, Minnesota. Shirley was a strong, loving, and beautiful person who was a proud member of Red Lake Nation and Forest Lake VFW Womens Auxiliary Post 4210. She is preceded in death by two husbands, Truxton Dean Andersen...

David Tryon

David Tryon

Apr 5, 2016

David Tryon, age 74 of Linwood Township, Minnesota, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family following a lengthy illness on Tuesday, April 5, 2016. David proudly served his country in the United States Navy.He is preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Marie; wife, LaVerne; son, George; granddaughter, Melissa. He is survived by his children, Debbie, Scott, Pam, Kim,...

Richard Bochenski

Richard Bochenski

Apr 4, 2016

Richard "Rick" Bochenski, age 67 of Anoka County, Minnesota, passed away suddenly on April 4, 2016 from heart disease complications. We are so grateful that we were able to spend an additional twenty-two years with Rick after his quadruple bypass in 1994. He was born and raised in New Brighton and graduated from Mounds View High School in 1966. He...

Marlene Heaton

Marlene Heaton

Apr 3, 2016

Marlene was born February 2, 1934 in St. Paul, MN to David and Florence Nelsen. After growing up in North St. Paul, MN, she graduated North St. Paul High School in 1952. She married James Chatterton and raised four children in White Bear Lake, MN. After divorcing, she met and married Ed Heaton, who had five children of his own...

Phyllis Lundgren/Swanson

Phyllis Lundgren/Swanson

Apr 3, 2016

Phyllis H. Lundgren/Swanson, age 93, formerly of Forest Lake, passed away April 3, 2016. Phyllis was a graduate of Forest Lake High School. Along with her husband, Donald Lundgren, she built and operated Eko Backen. Preceded in death by first husband, Donald Lundgren and second husband, Ralph Swanson; daughter, Kim Joan Proell; grandson, Luke Lundgren; sisters, Jean Arth, Marian Swanson....

Alice Saxe

Alice Saxe

Mar 31, 2016

Alice C. Saxe, age 92, of Forest Lake, Passed away surrounded by family on March 31, 2016, due to complications from cancer. Preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin and Theresa Saxe; 3 brothers; and 3 sisters. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Monday, April 4, 2016 at...

Michael Johns

Michael Johns

Mar 31, 2016

Michael Dale Johns, age 74, of Lindstrom, passed away peacefully in his home on March 31, 2016. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy 1960-1966. Preceded in death by his parents; sons, Nicholas and Robert; brother, Tom. He is survived by his children, Wendy (Josh) Thomas, Steven, Holly (John) Starkey; grandchildren, Jacob, Jesse, and Kyla Thomas, Matthew, Karley, and Cole...

Dean Norring

Dean Norring

Mar 24, 2016

Norring, Dean L. Age 63, of Hugo, passed on March 24, 2016. He is preceded in death by parents, Norm and Gloria; daughter, Jessica; and brother, Norm Jr. He is survived by wife, Colleen; children, Justina and Dustin; grandson, Logan; siblings, Larry (Barb), Daryl, Tom, Nancy (Wayne) Loken and Brenda (Chris) Greer; and many nieces and nephews. Dean loved the...

Florence Buchtel

Florence Buchtel

Mar 17, 2016

Florence (Wax) Buchtel, age 83 of Minneapolis, died on March 17, 2016. Preceded in death by parents; 8 siblings; son, Alan; and her significant other, Tom Hanlon. She is survived by her daughters, Sharon (Daniel) Klein, Karen (Lee) Baldwin; grandchildren, Christine (Keith) Poetsch, Daniel Klein, Katie Klein, David (Jen) Baldwin, Adam Kuntz, Kari (Jaysin) Hodges, Jacob (Deb) Kuntz, Rebecca (Brian)...

Bert Hokkanen

Bert Hokkanen

Mar 15, 2016

Bertha "Bert" Hokkanen, age 72 of Coon Lake, MN died March 15, 2016. Memorial Services will take place at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at Lord of Lakes Lutheran Church, 25402 Itasca Ave. Forest Lake, MN. Family will greet friends one hour prior to service at the church. Funeral Home: Mattson Funeral Home 343 North Shore Drive Forest Lake,...

Jerrell Navara

Jerrell Navara

Mar 15, 2016

Jerrell "Jerry" Navara, age 79 of Forest Lake, died March 15, 2016. Jerry proudly served his country in the United States Navy and is a retired St. Paul Police Officer of 25 years. He is preceded in death by his parents. Survived by his loving wife, Darlene and their children: Michael (Andrea), Cheryl (Geno) Zoya, Kevin (Shayna); 7 grandchildren; 6...

Norma Frenning

Norma Frenning

Mar 15, 2016

Norma Joan Frenning, age 82, formerly of Forest Lake and Chippewa Falls, died on March 15, 2016. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert C.; son, John; brother, David Nelson. She is survived by her children, LeAnn Anderson, Curt (Robin), Brad (Mary), Valerie Johnson; 13 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; brothers, Marlyn "Boyce" (Joyce) Priebe, Larry (Donna) Nelson; and sister-in-law, Peggy...

"Abe" Larson

"Abe" Larson

Mar 13, 2016

"Abe" Albin Rudolph Larson Gentle, Loving and Genuine June 4, 1932-March 13, 2016 Much loved by wife, Jill; kids; grandkids; friends and family. Memorial Service 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 17, 2016 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 38460 Lincoln Trail, North Branch. Visitation one hour prior to service. Memorials are preferred to the family or Birchwood Memory Care Unit, Forest Lake. Funeral...

Betty Webb

Betty Webb

Mar 12, 2016

Betty Mae Webb(nee Broadbent), age 78 of Wyoming, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2016. She is preceded in death by her parents, Carroll and Lilly Belle Broadbent; husband, Fred. Survived by 3 children, Scott (Chris), Betsy (Rainer) Stuwe, Chris (Terri); 10 Grandchildren; 4 Great-Grandchildren; 1 brother, Buck (Yvonne) Broadbent; sister, Barb (Bill) Ulvin; many nieces, nephews and other...

Darlene Armstrong

Darlene Armstrong

Mar 10, 2016

Darlene Kay Armstrong (Wakem), age 58, of Stacy, MN gained her wings, and gracefully passed from this world on March 10th, 2016 with family by her side. Preceded in death by life companion and husband of 33 years, Kevin Armstrong, and father, Wallace Wakem. She is survived by her mother, Mary Wakem; son, Jesse Armstrong; daughter, Kelly (Tom) McGuire; granddaughters,...

Eleanor Berggren

Eleanor Berggren

Mar 7, 2016

Eleanor E. Berggren, age 98 of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died peacefully on March 7, 2016. She is preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Bertha Hochmuth; husband Clifford Sr.; son, James; brother, Walter. She is survived by her son, Cliff (Joyce); grandchildren, Kristin (John) Lindsay, Reid (Jill) Berggren, Doug (Heather) Berggren; seven great-grandchildren; brother, Mel (Beverly) Hochmuth. Eleanor was...

Eva LaMotte

Eva LaMotte

Mar 7, 2016

Eva M. LaMotte(Lunzer)was born to Martin and Frances Lunzer May 20, 1928 passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, March 7, 2016. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert; brother, Gerald; sisters, Lorraine and Betty and a baby grandson. Eva is survived by her children, Jean (Jim) Thurnbeck, Mary (Bob) Carter, Richard (Vicki) LaMotte,...

Donald Dingman

Donald Dingman

Mar 6, 2016

Donald Henry Dingman, born September 2, 1929 in Fort Ripley, MN, died peacefully in North Oaks, MN on March 6, 2016. Born to Herbert and Verna Dingman, he was the fourth of twelve children. His family was filled with loyalty, love and laughter. Don graduated from Pillager High School in 1947. As a veteran, he served his country in the...

Patrick McKay

Patrick McKay

Mar 4, 2016

Patrick M. McKay, age 48, of North Branch, passed away March 4, 2016, after his strong battle with cancer. Preceded in death by stepfather, Paul Irwin; grandma, Alice McKay. He is survived by his wife, Sue; children, David "D.J." Johnson, Justin Pavek, Amanda Greer; mom, Diane Irwin; sister, Alice (Charlie) Nystrom and their children, Andrew and Nolan; brother, Bradley McKay...