Obituaries

Jesse Koutek

Jesse Koutek

Nov 21, 2015

Jesse Gene (Armstrong) Koutek, age 46, of Wells, formerly of St. Paul. Passed away on November 21, 2015. He was born November 10, 1969 to Eugene and Constance (Boeckman) Koutek in St. Paul, Minnesota. Preceded in death by father, Eugene; grandparents, Alice Kreager, George Koutek. He is survived by his children, Zachary Scrivner, Michael Scrivner, and Jessica Colby; 3 grandchildren;...

Dolores Byrne

Dolores Byrne

Nov 21, 2015

Dolores Scholastica Byrne (formerly Narikawa, maiden name Lidberg) February 20, 1933 – November 21, 2015 Dolores Scholastica Byrne passed on to a better place after a 4 month battle with non-hodgkins lymphoma. She left us while in the presence of her husband, Leo, on November 21, 2015. She grew up in St. Paul, and later lived most of her life...

Joseph Gerlach, Sr

Joseph Gerlach, Sr

Nov 21, 2015

Joseph Jerome Gerlach, Sr., age 81, of Forest Lake Born June 22, 1934 in St. Paul and passed away Nov. 21, 2015 in St. Paul. Preceded in death by parents, Joseph & Emily; siblings, Frank, Jerry, Bill, Anne, and Jean. He is survived by his wife, Albena "Beanie"; children, Joe Jr. (Lisa), Steve (Vicky); grandchildren, Josh, Cortney, Faylan, Samantha (Ryan),...

Gloria Bernt

Gloria Bernt

Nov 19, 2015

Gloria M. Bernt, age 88 of Wyoming, Minnesota, formerly of Schuyler, Nebraska; Frazee, Minnesota; Columbus, Nebraska; died peacefully on Thursday, November 19, 2105 at Fairview Lakes Regional Medical Center, Wyoming, Minnesota. Gloria was born February 1, 1927 in Schuyler, Nebraska, the daughter of Ralph and Pearl (Parolek) Novak. She will be dearly remembered as a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister...

Stephen Reeder

Stephen Reeder

Nov 19, 2015

Stephen Reeder, age 54 of Blanding, Utah formerly Forest Lake, Minnesota passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2015 in Blanding. Steve passed away after falling and hitting his head while outside doing chores. Steve proudly served his country in the United States Army. He had a love of the outdoors that included hunting, fishing, skiing and the mountains which led...

Janice Kostroski

Janice Kostroski

Nov 18, 2015

Kostroski, Janice L. Age 77 Of Forest Lake Died peacefully on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 with her family by her side. She was united in marriage to Jerome Kostroski on August 25, 1962. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Lori Jean Ettinger; grandson, Aaron Ettinger; brother, James Lundberg. She will be deeply missed by her husband, Jerry; children,...

Duane Reil

Duane Reil

Nov 17, 2015

Duane Reil, age 72 of Forest Lake, MN passed away unexpectedly on November 17, 2015 at his home. Duane proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was the former owner of Lindstrom Starter & Alternator Shop and Ricci's Saloon in Hugo. Preceded in death by parents; 2 siblings, Ellie and Jim; sons, Patrick and Edward. Survived by...

John Manning

John Manning

Nov 13, 2015

John "Jack" Kenneth Manning, Major U.S.A.F., Retired, Age 80, of East Bethel, passed away peacefully in his sleep with his family by his side on November 13, 2015. John was Career military and a Bronze Star recipient. Upon his honorable discharge, he went on to work for Target Corp. A very active man, John loved golfing, cooking, sailing, sewing and...

Curtis Lendt

Curtis Lendt

Nov 13, 2015

Lendt, Curtis Age 92 of Wyoming, MN died November 13, 2015 of Natural Causes. He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Alma Lendt; wife, Ruby; brother, Roy; girlfriend, Dorothy Clingman. He is survived by his sister-in-law, Ann Lendt; niece, Vicki (Mark) Miller; nephew, Scott (Jo) Lendt; niece, Valri Wittner; numerous great nieces and nephews. Curtis was an...

Kyle Raarup

Kyle Raarup

Nov 12, 2015

Kyle Patrick Raarup, age 20, of Wyoming. Kyle struggled with mental illness for several years, resulting from multiple concussions. On November 12, 2015, he lost his battle by taking his life. Kyle was a sophomore at the University of Northern Iowa, studying business marketing. He loved the school, his friends, and the strong support group that surrounded him. He was...

Bernice Hall

Bernice Hall

Nov 7, 2015

Bernice I. Hall, age 94, of Wyoming, passed peacefully on November 7, 2015, while surrounded by her family. Bernice was born on January 30, 1921 to Henry and Augusta (Feider) Bussiere in Saint Paul, Minnesota. She grew up in Saint Paul with 7 siblings. She attended St. John the Baptist Catholic School and Harding High School. Following High School, Bernice...

Mabel Mattson

Mabel Mattson

Nov 7, 2015

Mabel G. Mattson "Sis", age 84 of Forest Lake, Minnesota, former Co-Owner of Mattson Funeral Home, died Saturday, November 7, 2015 while surrounded by her family. Mabel is preceded in death by her parents, John and Mabel (Amundson) Peterson; brothers, Jack and Wayne Peterson. Mabel is survived by her beloved husband, Neil; daughters, Marya (Mark) Hultgren, Bloomington, MN, DeeAnn (Don)...

Cheryl Cline

Cheryl Cline

Oct 31, 2015

Cheryl Ann (Vaillancourt) Cline, age 68, of Shoreview, was welcomed into the arms of her Heavenly Father on Saturday evening, Oct. 31, 2015. After humbly and faithfully serving her Lord and Savior, He answered her prayers and called her home. Always loving and giving, Cheryl continues to give through her gift of organ donation. Cheryl Cline was born on January...

Margaret Rogers

Margaret Rogers

Oct 29, 2015

Margaret "Peggy" Rogers, Beloved Mother and "Meme", Age 92 of Wyoming peacefully passed away 10/29/15 surrounded by love. She was born in Leigh, Lancashire England on March 13, 1923. She is preceded in death by husband, Willis "Bud"; sisters, Ann, Gladys, Doris, Elsie; brother, James; great-granddaughter, Hailee LaMeyer. She is survived by daughters, Judy (Mike) Little, Sheila (Lee) Proulx, Pat...

Jeffrey Isack

Jeffrey Isack

Oct 29, 2015

Jeffrey S. "Jeff" Isack, age 54, of Forest Lake, died on October 28, 2015 while surrounded by the love of his family and friends. Jeff valiantly fought brain cancer for nearly 2 years. He was born on September 17, 1961 to Glen & Mavis (Bolhouse) Isack in Watertown, SD. On April 19, 2003, Jeff married Laura Pagel in Bloomington, MN....

Hugo Isaacson

Hugo Isaacson

Oct 25, 2015

Isaacson, Hugo I. Age 92, of Wyoming Died on Oct. 25, 2015. Preceded in death by wife, Beverly; son, Paul ; 4 brothers; and a sister. He is survived by children, Phil (Gloria), Mary Chris (Larry) Locke, John; 5 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; twin brother, Niilo (Millie); sister-in-law, Martha; numerous nieces and nephews. Hugo was a...

Dave Abress

Dave Abress

Oct 24, 2015

Dave Abress, age 83, of Stacy, Minnesota, died Saturday, October 24, 2015. Dave proudly served in the United States Army from 1952-1954. He was employed with 3M for 42 years. He is preceded in death by his parents; Fred and Helen; daughter, Teresa Rose; siblings, Lionel, Fred, Barbara. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Theodora; children, Timothy,...

Judith Harrington

Judith Harrington

Oct 23, 2015

Judith A. Harrington (nee Sadowski) age 74 of Wyoming, MN died, October 23, 2015. Preceded in death by parents, Felix and Eveline (Sadowski); husband, Kenneth D. Mother of six: Tina M., Tammie A. (Thomas) Swanson, Timothy M. (Candy), Susan L. (Steven) Ackerman, Sandra L. (Mark) Kubelbeck, Tracey J. Dillon; grandmother of many; sister of Mary (Kenneth) Bungert, Gerald, James, William...

Eva Haluptzok

Eva Haluptzok

Oct 21, 2015

Eva B. Haluptzok, age 93 of Forest Lake, died peacefully in her home on Wednesday, October 21, 2015. She is preceded in death by husband, John; sons, Leroy and Gregg; 5 brothers; 2 sisters. She will be deeply missed by her children, William (Mary), Shirley Walden, Janice Francen, Richard (Nancy), Harry (Linda), Warren (Lieza), Gerald (Liz), Jeffrey (Suzy), John Jr.;...

June Schupp

June Schupp

Oct 18, 2015

June T. Schupp, age 92, formerly of Elgin, IL, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2015. She was born September 17, 1923 in Greenwich County, Connecticut, the daughter of Charles and Grace (Littlejohn) Tryon. June was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband of 65 years, Irving; two sisters, Helen, Vivian; brother, Edward. Surviving are her three children, Janice...