Obituaries

AnnMarie Bashynski

AnnMarie Bashynski

Jan 15, 2015

AnnMarie "Annie" Lee Bashynski, 43, of Forest Lake, MN left this world to be with Jesus early Thursday morning, January 15, 2015. After standing on her strong faith to battle cancer for over two years, she passed away peacefully at home with her loving family members. Annie was born on March 2, 1971 at St. Joseph Hospital in St. Paul,...

Barbara Sterns

Barbara Sterns

Jan 13, 2015

Barbara A. Sterns (Alver), age 51 of Forest Lake died January 13, 2015. Owner of Lakes Taxi. Preceded in death by father, Duane; brother, David. Survived by husband, Bryon Armstrong; 3 children; granddaughter; Mother, Georgia Alver, brother and nephew. Memorial Service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at Forest Lake American Legion Post 225. Memorials...

Anthony Burns

Anthony Burns

Jan 8, 2015

Burns, Anthony "Tony" M. Age 43, of Forest Lake, passed away suddenly in his home on January 8, 2015. He was born and raised in Duluth, graduating from Denfeld High School in 1990. Tony had a passion for his family and for hockey. He was a devoted and beloved husband, father, son, and brother. In his short life Tony had...

Leonard Mirocha

Leonard Mirocha

Jan 7, 2015

Leonard T. Mirocha, age 87 of Forest Lake, died peacefully at home with family on January 7, 2015. He was a wonderful Husband, Father and Grandfather. Preceded in death by wife, Patricia; siblings, Chet, Marie and Helen. He is survived by his son, Greg (Nancy); daughters, Judy (Jon) Richardson, Debbie (Mark) Strimbu; grandchildren, Jon Jr., Ryan, David, Mary, Katy; sister,...

David Hawkinson

David Hawkinson

Jan 4, 2015

David E. Hawkinson, "Dave the Barber", age 78, of North Branch, died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, January 4, 2015. Dave was the owner/operator of the Silver Shear in New Brighton, which he established in 1976. He was an avid sprint car racing fan. He is preceded in death by his parents, Arnold and Irene; wife, Rachel; sister, Ardie...

Clara Wood

Clara Wood

Dec 24, 2014

Clara Wood, age 90 of Forest Lake, passed away December 24, 2014. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Chester; 2 brothers; 1 sister; grandson, Christopher. Survived by children, Laura (Ken) Kinney, Chet (Jean); grandson, Scott (Michelle) Wood and their children, Alex and Isaac; granddaughter, Robin Kinney; brother, William Aubrey; many nieces, nephews, and other extended family and...

Jerry Johnson

Jerry Johnson

Dec 22, 2014

Jerry L. Johnson, age 68, of May Township, died tragically in an auto accident on December 22, 2014. He was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota on August 21, 1946 to Glenn and Hazel (Fetting) Johnson. In 1964, Jerry graduated from South Saint Paul High School. Jerry's higher education was completed through Dunwoody Institute, where he studied architectural drafting. Jerry served...

Nancy Mann

Nancy Mann

Dec 20, 2014

Nancy "Gerry" Mann, age 81, of Forest Lake, leapt out of her body at 5:37 a.m., December 20, 2014 and is now resting comfortably in the arms of her Savior. Preceded in death by parents, Orville and Anna Holden; brother; Virgil Holden; brother and sister-in-law, Orville & Yvonne Holden. Survived by husband, LeRoy; sons, Mark, Kevin, and Dennis (Mary) Mann;...

Michele Taylor

Michele Taylor

Dec 19, 2014

Michele Taylor, 54 of Forest Lake died peacefully in her home surrounded by her family, December 19, 2014. She graduated from Derham Hall High School and Century College. Preceded in death by her brother, John Taylor; father, Mike Taylor; step-father, Paul Hasecuster. She is survived by her mother, Mary Lou Hasecuster; sisters Monica Olson, Marcia (Kevin) O'connor; brother, Bernie Taylor;...

Beverly Hutchison

Beverly Hutchison

Dec 13, 2014

Beverly Jean Hutchison was born to Lawrence W. and Mabel Pauline (Fleck) Smith on May 31, 1927. She died December 13, 2014 at Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community in Waverly, IA due to complications of Alzheimer's disease. Much of her life she was raised by her aunt and uncle Hank and Edith Lienemann of Allison, IA. As a young girl...

William Bergeron

William Bergeron

Dec 9, 2014

William A. Bergeron Passed peacefully at home on December 9, 2014. A longtime resident and businessman in Forest Lake. Preceded in death by parents William and Doris (Wall) Bergeron; his first wife of 48 years and mother of his children, Darlene; son, Scott; grandson, Benjamin; brother, Melvin and sister, Loretta McCall. Survived by his loving wife of 13 years, Nancy;...

Donald Wright

Donald Wright

Dec 8, 2014

Donald J. Wright of Forest Lake, MN died in his home on December 7, 2014 at the age of 70, just hours before his mother's passing in Fremont, NE. Don Wright was born on August 13, 1944 in Fremont, NE to parents Donald H. Wright and Eva M. Wright. He lived with his family in Ames, NE until moving to...

Joseph Steiner

Joseph Steiner

Dec 7, 2014

Joseph George Steiner, 75, longtime resident of Willernie Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Chisago City on December 7th, 2014. Joe is preceded in death by his daughter Dorothy Ann, his father Carl, mother Theresa and brother Richard. Joe is survived by his wife Dorothy, son Michael (Alissa), daughter Kathleen (Perry) Rosentreter, daughter Theresa (Kevin) Rieger, son Joseph...

David Williamson

David Williamson

Dec 5, 2014

David A. Williamson, age 81, of Forest Lake, died peacefully while surrounded by his family on Friday, December 05, 2014. He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Anna; two half brothers. He is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Betsy; children, Pam (Doug) Thomson, Paul Williamson; grandchildren, Axie and Abby Thomson; niece, Sylvia (Fred) Collins;...

Thomas Lord

Thomas Lord

Dec 4, 2014

Thomas G. Lord, age 72 of Minong, WI, formerly of Minneapolis, MN, passed away peacefully at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, WI on December 4, 2014 due to complications from pancreatic cancer. Tom was born on May 24, 1942 in Minneapolis, MN. He graduated from South High. He joined the Air Force after high school and served in Spain,...

Marjorie Erler

Marjorie Erler

Dec 4, 2014

Marjorie Jean Erler, age 92 but "Young at Heart", of White Bear Lake, formerly Forest Lake, passed away on December 4, 2014. She is preceded in death by her parents, and four brothers. She is survived by her nieces, nephews and all her loving family and friends. Funeral Services will be held at 11 am on Monday, December 15, 2014...

John Taylor

John Taylor

Nov 30, 2014

John Taylor, age 50 of Forest Lake, died unexpectedly in his home on November 30, 2014. He was a 25 year employee of St. Croix Forge and Veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. Preceded in death by father, Mike Taylor; step-father, Paul Hasecuster. He is survived by his mother, Mary Lou Hasecuster; siblings, Michele Taylor, Monica Olson, Marcia (Kevin) O'Connor,...

Leo Dohmen

Leo Dohmen

Nov 16, 2014

Leo "Opa" Dohmen, age 82, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, November 16, 2014. Leo was born and raised in the Netherlands, where he met and was united in marriage to his beloved Mary. They moved to America in January 1957 where they raised their family. Opa was a successful businessman. He started his...

Timothy Perry

Timothy Perry

Nov 12, 2014

Timothy John "Big Tim" Perry, age 50, of Forest Lake, died peacefully, surrounded by family at the U of M Hospital on Nov. 12, 2014. He was the owner of "Tim's Auto Clinic" in Lindstrom, and will be remembered for his big heart and generous nature. Preceded in death by his father and best friend, Joseph . Survived by his...

Loretta Keller

Loretta Keller

Nov 10, 2014

Loretta Elizabeth Aldrich was born in her grandmother's home in Wadena, Minnesota on February 11, 1919, weighing 2 lbs. She was kept alive by her grandmother on the oven door of a wood burning stove. Loretta attended school and graduated from Hewitt High School in 1939. She moved to St. Paul in her mid-twenties, where she met Henry Keller. They...