Obituaries

Laura Manion

Laura Manion

Dec 6, 2016

Laura Kathleen Manion, age 35, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, formerly of Temecula, California Beloved girlfriend and soulmate of Nathan Arcand of Forest Lake, passed away suddenly at home on December 6, 2016. Laura adored spending time with Nate and all of her family, her cats, theme parks, and preparing meals. She loved to read, watch movies, listen to music, play...

Dennis Brisson

Dennis Brisson

Dec 2, 2016

Dennis Arthur Brisson passed away Dec. 2, 2016 at the Frontier House, Payson, AZ. He was born Sept. 5, 1925 to Euclid L. Brisson and Delia Merceir in Oneka, Minnesota. He married Shirley Olson on March 29, 1948. While living in Minnesota he worked as a farmer, a crane operator for Whirlpool and also worked at an ammunition plant before...

Mitzi LeVesseur

Mitzi LeVesseur

Dec 2, 2016

Mitzi J. LeVesseur, age 49, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 2, 2016. Mitzi was born, September 17, 1967 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the daughter of Kenneth and Lois (nee Gilbert) LeVesseur. She graduated from Forest Lake High School, Class of 1985 and went on to further her education at St. Catherine's. She worked as a medical...

James Knotts

James Knotts

Nov 25, 2016

James D. Knotts passed away on Friday, November 25, 2016. Contact Mattson Funeral Home for service details, (651)464-3556. Funeral Home: Mattson Funeral Home 343 North Shore Drive Forest Lake, MN US 55025

Dr. Kirk D.D.S.

Dr. Kirk D.D.S.

Nov 23, 2016

Dr. Kirk Almendinger, D.D.S., age 60, of Forest Lake, died on November 23, 2016 in a vehicle related accident. Preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Audrey (Erickson) Almendinger. He is survived by his sons, Kade Garrett, Cole Joseph, Tryn Jordan (Eva), and Reece Taylor Almendinger; their mother, Cheryl Almendinger; brothers, Jeffrey Harold (Joanne) and Kimbal Lee (Carol) Almendinger....

Joanne Christensen

Joanne Christensen

Nov 21, 2016

Joanne M. Christensen, age 56, of rural North Branch, MN, passed away November 21, 2016, peacefully at home surrounded by her pets and best friends after a courageous year long battle with cancer. She is preceded in death by her father, Olaf Cleveland. Joanne married Eric Christensen in 1981. Joanne was most recently an Information Technology Coordinator for Parmly LifePointes...

Carla Teigland

Carla Teigland

Nov 20, 2016

Carla J. Teigland, age 53 of Shafer, died on November 20, 2016. Preceded in death by her grandparents. She is survived by her son, Lief (Trista) Frauendienst; grandson, Jace; parents, Richie and Sandee Teigland; siblings, Randy (Faye) Teigland; Teri (Tim Gruett) Teigland; nephews, Robby and Reid; niece, Shantel; and great nephew, Jordan. Gathering of family and friends 5-7 p.m., Friday,...

Dawn Gunderson

Dawn Gunderson

Nov 18, 2016

Dawn M. Gunderson, age 72, formerly of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died peacefully while surrounded by her family on Friday, November 18, 2016. Dawn was an avid artist. She enjoyed crafting ceramics and gifting them to family and friends. Above all, Dawn loved her family and their friends and will be remembered as a" Mom to All". She is preceded in...

Howard Hochule

Howard Hochule

Nov 16, 2016

Howard Hochule, age 72, of Big Marine Lake, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2016, surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Stephanie; parents, Esther and Fred; and Veteran brother, Tommy. Survived by his loving wife, Renae, of 43 years; daughter, Janet (Andrew); brothers, Kenneth (Joan), Donald (Shirley); niece, Debbie (Rick) Matschina; nephews, Ken (Cindy),...

Paul LaPointe

Paul LaPointe

Nov 15, 2016

Paul K. LaPointe, age 70 of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at University of Minnesota Hospital on November 15, 2016 from complications of a head injury caused by a fall. Preceded in death by his mother, Lorraine LaPointe; aunt, Louise Price; uncle, Walter Price. Survived by his wife of 47 years, Carol; son, Ryan (Lisa);...

Rita Amann

Rita Amann

Nov 15, 2016

Rita Catherine Amann, age 81, formerly of Scandia, Minnesota, passed away November 15, 2016, in Osceola, Wisconsin. She was born April 9, 1935, in Taylor, North Dakota, and was a long-time resident of the Twin Cities. She is survived by her three children, Charles (Cathy) Amann, Mary (John) Murphy, and Amy (Loyde) Amann; sister, Stella Rummel; and grandchildren, Andy, Max,...

Howard Fleck

Howard Fleck

Nov 14, 2016

Howard R. Fleck, age 63, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died Monday, November 14, 2016. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, who always looked forward to time spent on the water. He is preceded in death by his mother, Mildred Strauss; son, Michael; brother, Randy, Rocky, Ricky. He is survived by his wife, Kerri; sons, Bobby, Chris (Liz); grandchildren, Makayla,...

Candace Erickson

Candace Erickson

Nov 12, 2016

Candace "Candy" Erickson Age 71, of Forest Lake. Passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, November 12, 2016. She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Myrtle Edwards; daughter, Beth; brother, Bob Edwards; and grandson, Jasper. She is survived by husband of 51 years, Arthur; sons, Tim (Cindy), Todd (Cheryl), Brad (Jenni); sisters, Bonnie (Al) Tarverse, Cheryl...

Jerry Tuominen

Jerry Tuominen

Nov 12, 2016

Jerry Ralph Tuominen passed away at Birchwood in Forest Lake, MN on 11/12/2016. He was born in West Allis, WI on 6/21/1928 to parents Sigfried and Myrtle, and had two brothers. Jerry graduated Pulaski High School, Milwaukee, WI in 1946. He attended further education, had a career at Honeywell in Aero Space Division as an Engineer Aid-worked with gyros, space...

Jacob Herzog

Jacob Herzog

Nov 10, 2016

Jacob "Coby" Herzog, age 14, of Columbus. Coby was a fun kid, and shared many precious moments with us while he was here. He found it hard to understand and express himself, and despite guiding him as best we could, Coby chose to enter eternal life on Nov. 10, 2016, reuniting with his grandpa, Ed Hall. He will forever be...

Alex Schiefelbein

Alex Schiefelbein

Nov 10, 2016

Alex Drew Schiefelbein Age 21 of Forest Lake Earned his angel wings on November 10, 2016, after a courageous 9 year battle with a brain tumor. Preceded in death by grandfather, LaVerne Schiefelbein. He is survived by his parents, Larry and Sally; brothers, Scott (Allie), Brandon (Jenni), Dustin (girlfriend, Ashley Hadfield); niece, Brooklyn; nephew, Nathan; grandparents, Arlene Schiefelbein, Bruce and...

James Skaj Sr

James Skaj Sr

Nov 8, 2016

James "Jim" Skaj Sr. Age 73 of Hugo, MN, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents, Alexander and Helen; and brother, Andrew. He is survived by wife, Charlene; children, James Jr., Melissa, Victoria, Michael, Martin; sister, Pat (Al) Melser; sister-in-law, Mary; nephews, Robert (Julie) Melser, Joseph (Tawyna); nieces, Amy (Dave) Field; great...

Jeannette McGrath

Jeannette McGrath

Nov 8, 2016

Jeannette Eleanor McGrath (Ekblad) of Minneapolis, MN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. Born in Forest Lake, MN on March 2, 1941, she is survived by her four children, Mark A. Bacigalupo (Anne), Michelle C. Girard (Robert), Gina M. Hurley (Michael) and Joseph T. Bacigalupo, 7 Grandchildren and 5 Great Grandchildren. Jean's Memorial Service will be held on...

Hazel Gardner

Hazel Gardner

Nov 6, 2016

Hazel M. Gardner, age 96 of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died Sunday, November 6, 2016. She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Minnie (Smith) Richardson; husband, Glenn Gardner; siblings, Irene Westlund, Gladys Bouley, Mylo Richardson. She is survived by her children, Jerry Gardner, Dean (Evelyn) Gardner, Nancy (Jerry) Aljets; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; other family and friends. Funeral...

Patricia Nelson

Patricia Nelson

Nov 3, 2016

Patricia D. Nelson (Moore), born Sept. 13, 1929 in Fairmont, ND and passed away Nov. 3, 2016 in Forest Lake, MN. She will be deeply missed by her husband of 57 years, Robert "Glenn" Nelson; children, Colleen Grahn (Gerry), Robert Nelson, Jr. (Cissy), Burton Nelson (Ronda); grandchildren, Garrett Grahn, Jerrod Grahn, Amber Nelson; great grandchildren, Aidan Grahn, Ellie Grahn, Anna...