Obituaries
Josephine Berger
Jan 2, 2016
Josephine "Jo" Berger, age 90 of Forest Lake, died peacefully on January 2, 2016, while surrounded by family. Jo was born to John and Sarah (Murphy) Mugrauer in Brooklyn, New York, but moved to St. Paul at the age of 18 months. Jo graduated from Monroe High School and attended business college before going to work for Farmers Insurance Co....
Gladys Love
Jan 1, 2016
Gladys V. Love, age 89 of Forest Lake; formerly of Stillwater, Minnesota, died Friday, January 1, 2016. She is preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Christine (Nystrom) Anderson; granddaughter, Sharon Love; sister, Ione Anderson. She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Charles; children, Darryl (Gisela) Love, Linda (Sam) Thompson; grandchildren, Susan Love, Jody (Steve) Storkan, Chris...
Joyce Zeleschnak
Jan 1, 2016
Joyce T. Zeleschnak, age 60, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, passed away following a short illness on Friday, January 1, 2016. Joyce was an active member of the Forest Lake American Legion Post 225 for several years. She is preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Bernice (Wecker). She will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved her...
Dorothy Krinke
Jan 1, 2016
Dorothy E. Krinke (nee Hawkinson), age 76 of Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota, died peacefully on New Year's Day after a tragic but valiant battle against Alzheimer's disease. Dorothy was born in Harris, Minnesota on December 29, 1939 to Clifford and Edna (Williams) Hawkinson. She lived in Jordan, Montana in her younger years, attending Garfield County School and then returned...
Florenze Becker
Dec 29, 2015
Florenze "Molly" Becker, age 87, of Forest Lake, formerly of Blaine, MN passed away December 29, 2015 surrounded by family at his home. He retired from Pillsbury / General Mills in 1991 after 33 years of employment. "Molly" proudly served his country in the United States Army. He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Brooks; son-in-law, Billy Lawson;...
Kellie Taylor
Dec 23, 2015
Kellie R. Taylor, age 54, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, December 23, 2015. She is preceded in death by her son, Christopher Robin Taylor; grandfather, Jack Gallagher; father and mother-in-law, George and Doris Taylor. She will be deeply missed by her beloved husband, Chris; children, Ryan (Beth), Heidi (Todd) Kofski, Jessena,...
Charles Hanson
Dec 23, 2015
Charles Irwin Hanson, age 86, of North Branch, formerly of Waubin, went to be with the Lord on December 23, 2015. He leaves behind children, Marcy (Todd) Tipton, Bryan (Debbie) Hanson, John (Rebecca) Jacobson, and Mark (Phyllis) Jacobson; 13 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; siblings, Valerie Zeeman, Genevieve Brown, and Henry Hanson. Thanks to all of the staff at Ecumen North...
DuWayne Jones
Dec 20, 2015
DuWayne Perry Jones, "Papa" AKA Preachin Jones, 81 of Forest Lake MN, previously Maplewood, MN, died peacefully surrounded by his family after a short, but hard fight with cancer. He is preceded in death by wife, Carolina; baby sister, Janet; and parents, Perry and Katherine (Novinski) Jones. He leaves behind his daughter, Deborah (Mark Thompson) Jones, Dawn (Terry) Knyphausen; grandchildren:...
Kenneth White
Dec 18, 2015
Kenneth E. White, age 91, of Wyoming, Minnesota, died Friday, December 18, 2015. Kenneth was a WWII veteran, having served as a Corporal and Instructor in the Army Air Corps. He graduated from the University of Iowa with a Ph.D. in educational psychology. He retired in 1986 as a professor in the Department of Education at Hamline University. He enjoyed...
Zach Craig
Dec 16, 2015
E. Zachary "Moe" Craig, age 24, of Scandia, Minnesota, died unexpectedly Wednesday, December 16, 2015. Zach graduated from Forest Lake Senior High School, Class of 2009. He was employed as a transportation worker with the MNDOT. He is preceded in death by his grandfathers, Elwood Craig and Frederick Broker. He will be dearly missed by his parents, Buck and Lori...
Bonnie Burk
Dec 12, 2015
Bonnie Jean Burk, age 80, passed away peacefully December 12, 2015, while surrounded by her family. She was born December 29, 1934 to Arthur and Margaret (Workman) Strand in Mankato, Minnesota. In 1956, Bonnie graduated Magna Cum Laude from St. Olaf College with her B.A. in English. While in college, she was a member of Pi Beta Kappa and played...
Diana VanderHeyden
Dec 12, 2015
Diana Helene (Walker) Vanderheyden, age 65, of East Bethel, passed away peacefully on Dec. 12, 2015, while surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by her parents, Eugene & Margaret Walker. Survived by her husband, Joe; son, Joseph E. (Amber); daughter, Cassie (Bryan) Anderson; grandchildren, Kelsey, Samantha and Joseph VanderHeyden; brothers, Tom (Diana) and Gene (Margaret) Walker; close friend, Sister...
Georgia Alver
Dec 8, 2015
Georgia Lou (Crawford) Alver, age 87, of Forest Lake, passed away Dec. 8th, surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by husband, Duane; son, David; daughter, Barbara; siblings, Jack, Robert, Barbara. Survived by son, Craig; grandchildren, Micah (Heather), Cory, Georgia (Demetrius), Samantha (Ryan); great grandchildren, David, James, Micah, Katherine, and Zoey. Georgia was always helping others in need. She has...
Alva Haluptzok
Dec 8, 2015
Alva Eileen Haluptzok, Jan. 7, 1932 – Dec. 8, 2015 From Spring Lake Park, passed away at Birchwood Health Care Center. Preceded in death by husband, James; son, Gary; step-grandson, Le-Mon; parents, John and Frances Westling; brothers Victor & John Westling; Tom Ward; sisters, Angus Olson; Jean Craver. Survived by children, Eileen (Arnie), Michael (Helen), Dale (Cheryl), Joy; daughter-in law,...
Richard Stanley
Dec 3, 2015
Richard "Rich" Stanley, age 61, of Wyoming, Minnesota, died unexpectedly Thursday, December 3, 2015. Rich enjoyed riding his Harley, ice fishing and snowmobiling. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Arlene. He will be deeply missed by his wife, Pam; children, Rick (Renee), Stacy (Ted), Nick, Lina (Mike), Samantha (Paul), Zachary; four grandchildren; siblings, Sandra (Bob), Bev...
Vernon Boettcher
Dec 2, 2015
Vernon Boettcher of Stacy, Minnesota passed away on December 2, 2015, at the age of 94 years, 7 months in the same house where he was born. Vernon was born April 17, 1921, in Linwood Township, to Julius and Alma (Kriesel) Boettcher. He attended the one room 'Popcorn School' located across the road from his home. Later he attended Forest...
James Martin
Dec 2, 2015
James E. "Jim" Martin, age 87, longtime Forest Lake Resident, died Wednesday, December 2, 2015. Jim enjoyed fishing, snowmobiling, playing cards and bowling. He was active in the K of C. In his free time, Jim coached youth sports in the Forest Lake area for many years. Together, Jim and Ella enjoyed their winters in Lake Havasu, Arizona. He is...
Michael Shea
Nov 29, 2015
Shea, Michael J. Age 74, born in St. Paul, raised in White Bear Lake, and longtime resident of Hugo. Passed away Sunday, November 29, 2015 with his daughters by his side, following a 2 year battle with cancer. Mike was a longtime employee at Horner Waldorf. He is preceded in death by his wife, Patricia; parents, Pat and Betty; and...
Leslie Peterson
Nov 26, 2015
Leslie L. Peterson, age 96, of Wyoming, passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 26, 2015. Preceded in death by first wife, Norma; parents; 2 brothers; and 2 sisters. He is survived by his beloved wife, Ruth; children, Lee (Elaine), Nancy Oehrlein (Andy Timmermanis), Sue (Roy) Bailey, Vicki Presley; special grandchildren and caretakers, Terry (Mary) Peterson, Jody Steele (Rick...
Judith Turenne
Nov 24, 2015
Judith "Judy" Turenne, age 71 of Forest, died peacefully on Tuesday, November 24, 2015, with family by her side. Judy was born on Sept. 15, 1944 in Saratoga, NY. She proudly served our country in the United States Army. During her time in the military, she met her beloved husband Bill, while they were both stationed in Germany. They were...
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