Obituaries

Faye Barott

Faye Barott

Mar 2, 2015

Faye Barott, age 98 of Stacy, Minnesota passed away peacefully in the accompaniment of her pastor on March 2, 2015. She was born in Delano, Minnesota on August 16, 1916 to parents Walter and Mini (Snodgrass) Gilson. She is preceded in death by her first husband Alvin Dammann, Sr., second husband Edgar Barott; her 3 children Alvin, Jr., Alvina LaBelle...

Iola Bachman

Iola Bachman

Feb 28, 2015

Iola A. Bachman, age 71, of Wyoming, passed away on February 28, 2015. Preceded in death by her husband, Don; daughter, Patricia; brother, Russell. She is survived by her sons, Michael (Tammi), Mark (Jodi), Shawn (Crystal); siblings, Elaine Jensen, Sylvia Thielen, Marcia Bednar, Gary Siewert, Luana Litke, Ronnie Siewert, Darlene Spack, Kathy Amlani; 10 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; and numerous...

Hermina Rasmussen

Hermina Rasmussen

Feb 28, 2015

Hermina Alice Mesman Gunderson Rasmussen Hermina was born December 28, 1921 to John F and Henrietta (Westera) Mesman on a farm near Edgerton, MN. She was baptized in the Dutch Reformed Church in Edgerton. Grades 1-4 were spent in a one room country school. The school closed and the children were then transported to school in the town of Chandler,...

Patrick Laffey

Patrick Laffey

Feb 27, 2015

Patrick J. Laffey, age 67 of Cedar Minnesota formerly Forest Lake, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 27, 2015. He was a longtime employee of Team Vantage Molding in Forest Lake. He is preceded in death by parents Francis and Katherine (Joyce) Laffey; 1 sister, Kathleen Engel; 2 brothers, Frankie and Danny. Survived by wife of 37 years,...

Lenore Orlich

Lenore Orlich

Feb 27, 2015

Lenore A. Orlich, age 84 of New Brighton, Minnesota, died peacefully on Friday, February 27, 2015. Lenore was born May 2, 1930 Hibbing, Minnesota. She started her career as a Registered Nurse at General Hospital and retired after 35 years service in various medical facilities. She loved gardening and cooking. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lewis and...

Peter Smith

Peter Smith

Feb 25, 2015

Smith, Peter N., age 84, of Centerville, MN passed away on February 25, 2015. Surrounded at home by his four sons, Peter peacefully entered eternal life with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and reunited with his wife of 60 years, Joanne. Preceded in death by brother, Gordon and sister, Jean. He is survived by sons, Terry (Kaye), Mark, Cole,...

Susan Muller-Jarvis

Susan Muller-Jarvis

Feb 24, 2015

Susan Ann Muller-Jarvis, age 63 of North Branch, Minnesota, died peacefully due to complications of a rare lung disease, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. Susan was born July 12, 1951 in Forest Lake, Minnesota, the daughter of Albert and Dorothy (Grubbs) Muller. She retired from Honeywell after 36 years of service. She is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived...

Edwin Maki

Edwin Maki

Feb 23, 2015

Edwin Oscar Maki, age 75, of Scandia, died peacefully on February 23, 2015. He is survived by Diane Maki; children, Wade (Lisa) Maki, Chad Maki(Kelli Zimmer), Justin Maki; grandchildren, Cole, Devon, Gaven, Amber, Jade; siblings, Franklin (Ellen) Maki, Harold Maki, Ruth (Clarence) Smith, Agnes Town, Norma (Donald) Haro. Ed was a US Army Veteran. He had a huge heart, giving...

Nancy Edstrom

Nancy Edstrom

Feb 19, 2015

Nancy J. Edstrom, age 62, of Circle Pines, died Thursday, February 19, 2015. She is survived by her beloved husband, Ted; children, Troy, Shane, Crystal; grandchildren, AJ, Sierria, Leo, Dominick. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 2, 2015 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Visitation will be 2:00-4:00 p.m., Sunday at the...

Virgil Achtenberg

Virgil Achtenberg

Feb 17, 2015

Virgil W. Achtenberg, age 81, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, passed away February 17, 2015. Virgil proudly served his country in the US Army. He continued his service to our country, volunteering with the Fort Snelling National Cemetery Rifle Squad. Virgil retired from the State of Minnesota in 1999. He was a member of Painters Union 61. Preceded in death by...

Marcus Triplett Jr

Marcus Triplett Jr

Feb 12, 2015

Marcus J. Triplett Jr., age 72, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died, peacefully following a brief battle with cancer on Thursday, February 12, 2015. He is preceded in death by his parents, Marcus J. Sr. and Lois (Hanson) Triplett. He will be deeply missed by his sister, Kathy (Ken) Merschdorf; nephew, Matthew Merschdorf; niece, Melanie (Bill) Headley; great nieces and nephews,...

Michael Schumacher

Michael Schumacher

Feb 10, 2015

Michael A. Schumacher, age 59, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 in his home, surrounded by his family following a brief battle with cancer. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Sherry; children, Sarah, Steven, Michelle; grandchildren, Asher and Mikaela; mother, Carol; brothers, sisters; family and friends. He...

Clarence Zeleschnak

Clarence Zeleschnak

Feb 8, 2015

Clarence J. Zeleschnak, age 97, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died peacefully while surrounded by his family on Sunday, February 8, 2015. Clarence proudly served his country during WWII. He was the first draftee from St. Paul, Minnesota. Following his honorable discharge he began his career with Hurley Construction. He was blessed with 42 years of retirement which he spent doing...

Ernest Murphy

Ernest Murphy

Feb 7, 2015

Ernest "Jim" Murphy, age 64, of Lindstrom, passed away on February 7, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Denise; mother, JoAnn Murphy; stepchildren, Jeff, Kimberly, Kile, Erik, Scott, Jeffrey, Emily; siblings, Denny (Deby), Larry (Heidi), Jim (Cathy), Tim, Ed; and grandchildren. A Celebration of Jim's Life will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, February 12, 2015 at Maranatha Assembly of God,...

Robert Holden, Sr

Robert Holden, Sr

Feb 6, 2015

Robert L. Holden, Sr., age 83, of Forest Lake. Retired Forest Lake Police Officer Passed away peacefully on February 6, 2015. Bob was a US Air Force Sergeant during the Korean Conflict and had been a Law Enforcement Instructor at Dakota County Technical Institute. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, 32° Scottish Rite, and American Legion. Preceded in...

Delena Moore

Delena Moore

Feb 4, 2015

Delena Kathryn Moore, passed away, February 4, 2015 at the Birchwood Health Care Center, Forest Lake, Minnesota. Delena was born to George Henry Moore and Jewell Evelyn Moore on April 5, 1933 in Dardanelle, Arkansas. She grew up in Dardanelle and later moved to Topeka, Kansas; where she remained through her adult life. She has one son, Benny Ray Moore....

Patti Watterson

Patti Watterson

Feb 1, 2015

Patti Anna Watterson, age 60, of Linwood, passed with peace surrounded by her family on February 1, 2015. Patti was born on January 29, 1955 to Valentine and Matilda (Buchholz) Jakubek in Cook, Minnesota. She was raised in Duluth where she met and married Roy Watterson. In the mid-70's they moved to the Iron Range where Patti was one of...

Jon Sanford

Jon Sanford

Jan 28, 2015

Jon Sanford, age 39, of Scandia, died unexpectedly of natural causes on Wednesday, January 28, 2015. He is preceded in death by his grandparents; and his dad, Dennis Sanford. He is survived by his loving mom, Cathy Connelly; sister, Ann Sanford (Justin Tate) ; nieces, Morgan, Piper, Charli Tate; other extended family and friends. Memorial Services will be held at...

Thomas McGrath

Thomas McGrath

Jan 23, 2015

Thomas Edward McGrath, age 83, of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully, with family by his side on January 23, 2015. Preceded in death by parents, Henry "Harry" and Agnes (Konietzko) McGrath; siblings, Gerald "Jerry" (Ellie) McGrath, John "Jack" McGrath, Mary Jo Kolbow, Janet (Dale) Jensen. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Pat; sons, Brian (Susan), Bruce (Brenda),...

Timothy Hobson

Timothy Hobson

Jan 22, 2015

Timothy "Timba" Hobson, age 45, of Lindstrom, formerly of Linwood Twp., passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on January 22, 2015. Tim was born June 23, 1969 in St. Paul. In 1987 he graduated from Forest Lake High School and went on to Century College. After receiving his degree, he went on to work at several financial institutions and was...