Obituaries

Oct 7, 2014

Dorothy Caroline Shalander was born to Hjalmer and Myrtle Shalander on March 27, 1927 at her grandparent's home in Stillwater, MN. She died peacefully October 7, 2014 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Stillwater, MN. She grew up in Scandia, MN with her parents and brothers, Reuben and Charles. Her parents owned The Scandia Store, currently known as Meister's Bar...

Oct 5, 2014

Neil James Zingerman, age 45, of Chisago City, passed peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family on October 5, 2014. He was an avid outdoorsman, who loved fishing and downhill skiing. Preceded in death by mom, Patricia; grandfather, Daniel Greenfield. Neil is survived by his wife, Rachel; sons, Nathan and Max; father, Jerry (Gayle); brother Mark; parents-in-law, David and...

Oct 1, 2014

Joan B. Meyman, age 80, of Linwood. Born August 19, 1934 to Albert and Elizabeth May in Browerville, MN. She died peacefully in her home on October 1, 2014, after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Joan married Bernard "Bud" Meyman on May 18, 1953. She was an adventurous woman who loved the outdoors, camping and fishing. She enjoyed her...

Sep 25, 2014

Bernice M. Zeleschnak, age 95, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died peacefully while surrounded by her family on Thursday, September 25, 2014. She is preceded in death by her parents, Narcissus and Theresa (Mann) Wecker; son-in-law, Roald Steen; brother, Jerome Wecker; sister, June Zimmer. She will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved her including her beloved husband of...

Sep 22, 2014

Donald E. Berg, age 80 of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died Monday, September 22, 2014 while surrounded by his family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Spencer Berg and Marie and Tony Nordmarken; brothers, Robert and James. He will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved him including his beloved wife, Adele; children, Joseph (Jude Hajney), Laura...

Sep 15, 2014

Harvey Winton Lindgren, age 87 of Chisago City, formerly of Scandia, Minnesota, died peacefully on Monday, September 15, 2014. He was a Member of Teamster 120. He is preceded in death by his parents, Nathan and Selma Lindgren. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Janet; children, Bonnie Lindgren, Kermit (Beverly) Lindgren, Grace (Saul) Carbajal, Michele Lindgren,...

Sep 14, 2014

We are saved by grace alone. Let us remember with joy and thanksgiving what God has done through his servant Tom. Thomas Joseph Nerud, Sr. was granted life by his Creator on December 1, 1942, the son of Joseph and Hildegarde (Wolff) Nerud. On Christmas Day (December 25) 1942 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, St. Paul, MN he received the...

Sep 12, 2014

Richard Anthony Hudak, age 78 of Linwood Township and Hettinger, ND, died Friday, September 12, 2014 after a long battle with cancer. He is preceded in death by his parents, Tony and Stella (Lach) Hudak. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years Ilene; children, Debra (Rick) Lichtenberg, Mark (Roxanne) Hudak, Todd Hudak, Heidi (Ken) Markie; grandchildren, Kristi...

Sep 11, 2014

Harley J. Carlson, age 71, of Wyoming, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home while surrounded by his family on Thursday, September 11, 2014 after a courageous battle with leukemia. He is preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Viola Carlson; brother, Douglas Carlson. He will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved him including his wife, Shari;...

Sep 11, 2014

Jane A. Apitz, age 78 of Center City, Minnesota, died peacefully while surrounded by her family on Thursday, September 11, 2014. Private Family Services will be held. Funeral Home: Mattson Funeral Home 343 North Shore Drive Forest Lake, MN US 55025 Previous Events Service Friday, September 12, 2014 Mattson Funeral Home

343 North Shore Drive Forest Lake...

Sep 8, 2014

Helen Marie Beimert, age 86, of Forest Lake, Minnesota. She peacefully joined her Lord and Savior on September 8, 2014. Meeting her in heaven will be her parents; husband, Roman; great granddaughter, Danielle Anderson; great grandson Josiah Beimert; son, Greg Becker; siblings Mildred and Doris. She is survived by her children, Steve (Patty), Arlene, Chuck (Tracie), Jim (Nancy), Tim (Kris),...

Sep 6, 2014

Thomas J. Fischer, age 54 of East Bethel, Minnesota, passed away at home after battling cancer while surrounded by his family on Saturday, September 6, 2014. Tom was born January 2, 1960 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the son of John and Gloria (Marx) Fischer. Tom was a kind, caring, and thoughtful person who was always willing to help others. He...

Sep 1, 2014

LaVerne P. Richardson, age 87 of Forest Lake, formerly of Linwood Township, Minnesota, died peacefully while surrounded by her family on Monday, September 1, 2014. LaVerne was born on January 9, 1927 in Hazelton, North Dakota, the daughter of Henry and Christine (Grant) Bracht. LaVerne enjoyed spending time reading, working on word find puzzles, listening to country western music, and...

Aug 26, 2014

Linda Wolff, age 79 of Linwood Township, died Tuesday, August 26, 2014 while surrounded by her family. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and caregiver to all. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bill Wolff; son, Tim Wolff; granddaughter, Katie Gibson. She is survived by her children, Shari (Mark) Gibson, Matt (Ruth) Wolff, Stephanie...

Aug 24, 2014

Beatrice L. Ashby Beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother. Age 94 of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2014, while surrounded by her family. Beatrice taught 2nd grade at the old Wyoming Elementary. She was a longtime member of Forest Lake Christian Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Homer G. Ashby; sons-in-law, Kevin L. Berger...

Aug 21, 2014

Robert "Bud" Rainer, age 79 of Forest Lake, Minnesota passed away peacefully August 21, 2014. Bud was born July 20, 1935 in Forest Lake to Lawrence and Marguerite (Parenteau) Rainer. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. He is preceded in death by his parents; infant son, Paul, daughter-in-law, Laynie; 7 siblings. He will be deeply missed...

Aug 16, 2014

Bernie Daninger, age 76, of Forest Lake, died peacefully surrounded by family on August 16, 2014 after an 8-year battle with Alzheimer's. Bernie was born and raised in Forest Lake. He proudly served in the Army Reserve for 6 years. He had a 35-year career in law enforcement, 28 years with St. Paul Police Dept. and 7 years with Washington...

Aug 15, 2014

Mary "Oma" Dohmen, age 81, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family on Friday, August 15, 2014. Mary was born and raised in the Netherlands, where she met and was united in marriage to her beloved Leo. They moved to America in January 1957 where they raised their family. Oma was an amazing woman, who...

Aug 10, 2014

Aaron Christopher Lillemo, age 30 of Linwood Township, Minnesota died tragically on Sunday, August 10, 2014. Aaron will be deeply missed by his parents, Daniel and Brenda; siblings, Shawn (Faith) , Dawn (Matthew) Hoffman, Cynthia (Terry) Roden, Craig (Kristin); many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, family and friends. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 18, 2014 at...

Aug 7, 2014

Carole Lynn (Launderville) Irber, of Forest Lake, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2014 at Birchwood Health Care Center in Forest Lake, Minnesota. Private services are planned. Funeral Home: Mattson Funeral Home 343 North Shore Drive Forest Lake, MN US 55025 Previous Events Service Monday, August 11, 2014 Fort Snelling National Cemetery

7601 34th Ave South Minneapolis, MN...