Obituaries
Donald Olson
Apr 4, 2015
Donald Leroy Olson 1930-2015 Of Chisago City, formerly of St. Louis Park and Laporte. Preceded in death by parents, Nels and Hattie; wife, Betty. Survived by son, Gregory (Sue); grandchildren, Justin, Annika; great granddaughter, Regen; sisters, Gwen Langermann, Darriel "Dolly" Bergfeld; significant other, Nancy McCarty. Don attended the U of M before enlisting in the U.S. Air Force. He served...
Vera Robinson
Mar 30, 2015
Vera E. Robinson, age 96, passed peacefully from this life on March 30, 2015 at Birchwood Health Care Center. Vera was a long-time Forest Lake resident who was employed for 17 years at Faith Lutheran Church, where she actively helped with youth and conducted children's choirs. She and husband, "Bud," were known for their music and community service, frequently providing...
Helen Pearson
Mar 30, 2015
Helen Marie Pearson, age 78, lifelong resident of Cedar, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2015. Helen was a longtime teacher, who loved Jesus and children. Preceded in death by parents, Eddie & Martha Pearson; parents-in-law, Al & Blanche Pearson. Survived by Darrel, her beloved husband of 54 years; children, Heidi (Bruce) Wyatt, Darren (Stephanie); grandchildren, Marrta, Sarah, Laura, Sven;...
Rebecca Halphen
Mar 28, 2015
Rebecca "Becki" Halphen, age 41 of Bethel, Minnesota; formerly of Dayton, Minnesota, died following a courageous battle with MS on Saturday, March 28, 2015 at Fairview Lakes Regional Medical Center. Becki was born on May 30, 1973 in Forest Lake, Minnesota the daughter of William and Bonnie (Schmidt) Berger. She graduated from St. Francis High School, Class of 1991. She...
Kenneth Knapp
Mar 25, 2015
Kenneth Karl Knapp, 61, of Wahkon, MN passed unexpectedly on March 25, 2015. He was an independent over the road truck driver and loved his work. He also was a former U.S. Marine. He was preceded in death by his father, Ervin; mother, Mabel; brother, Ralph; nephew, Jeff. He is survived by sisters, Karen (Rich) Larson, Carol Larson, Irene Knapp,...
Shirley McCulloch
Mar 22, 2015
Shirley M. McCulloch, age 82, of Ham Lake, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on March 22, 2015. Preceded in death by her furry friend, Leo. She is survived by children, Sally (Zeno) Hocuk, Marie (Steve Lilledahl) Kingsbury, Penny (Mark) Vetter, James Kingsbury Jr., Kimberly (James) Davis, Lorie (Ken) Blesi, Brian (Rhonda) Kingsbury; 27 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; siblings,...
Ada Kotoski
Mar 21, 2015
Ada G. Kotoski Beloved Mother and Grandmother Age 94, of Forest Lake, formerly of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2015. Preceded in death by husband, Clarence. She is survived by children, Marlene Kotoski, David, Carol (Kent) Strege; grandchildren, Neil Kotoski, Melissa Strege, Andrew Strege; step-brother, Joe Stanish. Funeral Service 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at Mattson...
Kenneth DeVange
Mar 20, 2015
Ken DeVange "Gone Fishing" Age 66, of Columbus, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2015. Preceded in death by parents, Arthur & Mary (Bryse) DeVange. Survived by sons, Thomas (Eucaris), Anthony; grandchildren, Ciana, Brittany, Jesse; siblings, Cheryl Campeau, Kathleen (James) Flom; and several nieces and nephews. Ken was a retired concrete driver and member of Teamsters Union 120. Celebration of...
Eugene Allquist
Mar 18, 2015
Eugene Victor Allquist, age 91, Of Forest Lake Formerly of Stacy, died on March 18, 2015. Preceded in death by wife, Kathryn; sons, Jimmy and Timothy; brothers, John Allquist and Bob Hawley. Survived by daughter, Becky (Rick) Wolff; son, John; grandchildren, Gary (Kerrissa), Shaina (Gage); great grandson, Mason; great granddaughter on the way; and sister, Helen Smith. Funeral Service 11:00...
Lois LaBore
Mar 16, 2015
Lois W. (Vierow) LaBore, age 95, of Linwood Township, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2015. Preceded in death by brothers, Paul and Conrad Vierow; parents, Hugo and Edith (Cook) Vierow. She is survived by her daughters, Jill (John) Weimer, Julie LaBore; grandchildren, Tristin (Justin) Johnson, Holly Weimer, Jesse Weimer; great grandchildren, Dominick and Asher Johnson; 13 nieces and nephews....
Catherine Noyes
Mar 16, 2015
Catherine L. Noyes, age 62, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, formerly of Stillwater, died Monday, March 16, 2015. She is preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Audrey (Lueck) Johnson; sister, Linda Moszer. She is survived by her husband, Ken; daughters, Angie and Kim; many dear friends, who became like family. A Prayer Service will be held at 7:00 p.m.,...
Deanna Schwegel
Mar 9, 2015
Deanna "Dee Dee" Helen Schwegel, age 78 of Forest Lake, Minnesota passed away peacefully on March 9, 2015. She is preceded in death by her husband, Sam; children: Randy, Larry, Brian, and Peggy; sister, Rita Smith; son-in-law, Larry Baciak. Survived by daughters, Carolyn (Kevin) Gage, Jeanette Baciak and Lynn Smith; 13 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; siblings, Jay Campbell and Gerry...
Florence Marier
Mar 7, 2015
Florence "Pudge" Marier age 89 of Pine City, Minnesota passed away peacefully on March 7, 2015. She is preceded in death by sons Lawrence and Brian. Survived by husband Lloyd; children: Dwight (Debbie), Vernon (Dee Dee), Duane (Debbie); step-children: Donna (Jeff), Richard (Debbie), Mike (Julie), Mary (Jack); many grandchildren, great-grandchildren; sister, Frances and other extended family. Florence Caroline Raczykowski was...
Madison Travers
Mar 6, 2015
Madison Marie "Maddie" Travers, age 12, of Scandia, Minnesota died peacefully on Friday, March 6, 2015 surrounded by her loving family following a graceful and brave war with Leukemia. Madison Marie was born April 22, 2002 in Maplewood, Minnesota, the daughter of Joseph and Nicole (Bergo) Travers. Maddie lived in Woodbury, Minnesota and attended grade school at Southview through the...
Becky Frank
Mar 6, 2015
Becky J. Frank, age 62, of East Bethel, Minnesota passed away unexpectedly on March 6, 2015. Becky was a registered LPN, licensed daycare provider, and volunteer of school district 15. She is preceded in death by parents, John and Barbara Civilla; daughter, Kristen; granddaughter, Taylor Reil. She is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Jerry, their children, Jason...
Joy Mackey
Mar 5, 2015
Joy Ann Mackey, age 61, died Thursday, March 5, 2015. She was born August 9, 1953 to Joan J. and William H. Mackey in St. Paul, MN. Joy was born with a metabolic disorder called PKU and lived most of her life at Cambridge State Hospital. In later years she lived in two group homes—Evergreen Home in Cambridge, MN and...
Rev. Donald Waddle
Mar 5, 2015
Rev. Donald K. Waddle age 76, of Stacy, Minnesota, died peacefully while surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, March 05, 2015. Don was born April 17, 1938 in Central City, Kentucky, the son of William and Juanita Grace (Tatum) Waddle. He attended school in Kentucky before moving to Chicago. While living in Chicago he worked at a theater and...
Charlotte Maroschek
Mar 4, 2015
Charlotte Jean Maroschek was born silently with beautiful angel wings on Wednesday, March 4, 2015. She is the beautiful daughter of Donald Maroschek and Kari Erkenbrack; sister to Izaac and Ariel Miller; and many other extended family and friends. She is preceded in death by her grandma Lynn Maroschek and was named in honor of her great-grandfather. Always in our...
Shirley Cagle
Mar 4, 2015
Shirley J. Cagle, age 84, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died while surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, March 4 2015. She is preceded in death by her parents, Archie and Manda (Chapin) Argetsinger; step-son, John. She is survived by her children, Gary (Carolyn) Cagle, Geno (Ann) Cagle, Gregg (Kim) Cagle; grandchildren, Jessica, Grant (Amanda), Kaylene (fiancé Trevor), Matthew, Shannon;...
Gerald Armstrong
Mar 2, 2015
Husband, Dad, Grandpa, Great-Grandpa, Brother, Uncle, Friend… Gerald "Jerry" Arthur Armstrong, age 87, died early in the morning, March 2, 2015. He was born in Minneapolis, MN, and grew up in the Forest Lake area. After serving two hitcheswith the US Army, Staff Sergeant Armstrong returned to Minnesota.He and his bride, Charlene, started their family in Stacy, MN, and then...
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