Obituaries

Sharon Axling

Sharon Axling

Jun 8, 2013

Sharon Rae Axling, age 67, of Stacy, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 8, 2013. Sharon was born on November 6, 1945 in St. Paul, Minnesota to her parents Cecil and Frances Riggs. Sharon was an avid member of the Red Hat Society and enjoyed the time she had with all of her friends. Second to...

Deanna McGill

Deanna McGill

Jun 5, 2013

Richard and Deanna McGill, age 71, of Stacy, Minnesota, formerly of Roseville, Minnesota, went to be with the Lord after a tragic auto accident on June 5, 2013. Richard was born in Albert Lea, MN on April 14, 1942 to Albert Harley and Jennie May (Woolard) McGill. Deanna was born in Mankato, Minnesota to Frederick and Roberta (Warnke) Schultz. They...

Richard McGill

Richard McGill

Jun 5, 2013

Richard and Deanna McGill, age 71, of Stacy, Minnesota, formerly of Roseville, Minnesota, went to be with the Lord after a tragic auto accident on June 5, 2013. Richard was born in Albert Lea, MN on April 14, 1942 to Albert Harley and Jennie May (Woolard) McGill. Deanna was born in Mankato, Minnesota to Frederick and Roberta (Warnke) Schultz. They...

Rollin Guertin

Rollin Guertin

May 27, 2013

Guertin, Rollin "Rollie", age 80, formerly of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully after a short illness on May 27, 2013 with his loving wife by his side. Rollie was born on February 9, 1933 in Saint Paul, Minnesota to parents George and Leah Guertin. He was a proud carpenter, working many years as a cabinet maker. Among carpentry, Rollie had...

Bette Gray

Bette Gray

May 24, 2013

Bette Joan Grey (Owens), age 79, of Forest Lake, passed away on May 24, 2013, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. Bette was born on August 13, 1933 to parents Dick and Ruth Owens. Bette was preceded in death by her husband, James. She is survived by her sons, Jerry (Lori), Jack (Beth) & Joel (Joann); her sisters, Sharon Wehner,...

Terry Stolp

Terry Stolp

May 23, 2013

Terry Walter Stolp, age 56, of Lino Lakes. Terry was born on August 21, 1956 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Walter and Anita Stolp. He was a resident of Lino Lakes, Minnesota and 1974 graduate of Forest Lake High School. Terry was found deceased on May 23, 2013. He is preceded in death by his father, Walter Stolp. Survived by...

Dennis Russ

Dennis Russ

May 20, 2013

Dennis L. Russ, age 63, passed away suddenly at his home on May 20, 2013. Dennis was born on December 27, 1949 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to parents Elmer and Donna Russ. Dennis was a proud employee of Birchwood Healthcare Center for 30 years. He enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren, and his beloved pets Sandy and Tigger. He also...

Elverson Freeland

Elverson Freeland

May 16, 2013

Age 95, passed away on May 16, 2013. Buck was born in Tryon, Nebraska on June 6, 1917 to parents Elmer and Mary Freeland. Buck had a knack for working and spent the majority of his life doing just that. He was one of a kind and will be missed by all who knew him. Per Buck's wishes, there will...

Barbara Fisher

Barbara Fisher

May 16, 2013

Age 64, passed away peacefully in her home on May 16, 2013. Barb was a beloved wife, daughter, sister and step-mother. She was born in Wahpeton, North Dakota on May 25, 1948 to parents Milton and Constance Sletten. Barb was preceded in death by her father, Milton Sletten and her infant daughter. She was survived by mother Connie Sletten of...

Daniel Rudebeck

Daniel Rudebeck

May 16, 2013

Age 50, died at home peacefully on Thursday, May 16th, 2013. Daniel was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota on May 15, 1963 to parents David and Margaret Rudebeck. Daniel was preceded in death by his father, David "Rudy" Rudebeck and his son, Bradley. He is Survived by his mother, Margaret "Peggy" Rudebeck; three children, Teri (Chris) Lutzke, Nicole Rudebeck and...

George Steiner

George Steiner

May 10, 2013

George "geo" Steiner, age 70 of Forest Lake, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on May 10, 2013. Preceded in death by his parents; brother in-law, Sonny Demma and wife, Jackey in 2011. He is survived by daughters, April (Todd) Allen, Cherie (Joe) Dyrda, Cally (Joe) Sanders; grandchildren, Tayler Dyrda, Jacob, Samuel and Andy Schaeffer, Bella, Ally and Nate "Zach" Sanders, Danica...

Brenda Frankenberg

Brenda Frankenberg

May 10, 2013

Brenda Frankenberg-Feidt (nee Bunny Engelstad), age 61, passed away at home, Friday, May 10, 2013 while surrounded by family. Survived by loving husband, Tom Feidt; daughter Kelly (partner Donna Nguyen); stepdaughters, Melissa Calder (Reagan), Sarah Feidt, Allie Feidt; stepsons, Michael Frankenberg (Tera), John Frankenberg (Tara); fourteen grandchildren and one on the way; mother, Betty Engelstad; sisters, Julie Stack (Jim), Jill...

Violet Ditmarsen

Violet Ditmarsen

May 10, 2013

Violet L. Ditmarsen, age 94, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died, Friday, May 10, 2013. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, John; daughter, Rosalie; sister, Pearl. She is survived by children, Roger (Judy), Faith (Dave) Boston; five grandchildren, Sandy, Sarah, Joel, John, Tim; eight great grandchildren, Rebeccah, Oliver, Abigail, Jarrod, Taylor, Megan, Joshua; one great great grandchild, Kole;...

Roger Rudolph

Roger Rudolph

May 9, 2013

Roger Arthur Rudolph, age 58 of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died suddenly, May 9, 2013. He grew up in North St. Paul where he volunteered for many years with the North St. Paul Police Reserves. He worked for over 30 years for 3M and prior to that the Milwaukee Railroad. Currently he worked for the Science Museum of Minnesota. During the...

Eleanor Nelson

Eleanor Nelson

May 5, 2013

Eleanor Ann Nelson, Age 92, passed away May 5, 2013. Eleanor was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on September 27, 1920, to parents Paul and Anna Bailey. Eleanor was known for the great love she had for her grandchildren and family. Preceded in death by parents Ann & Paul Bailey; husband Ralph; son Jon; 2 brothers and 6 sisters. Survived by...

John Larson

John Larson

May 1, 2013

Edward Larson, age 100, died suddenly May 1, 2013. Edward was born December 12, 1912 to Emil and Edna (Anderson) Larson in Coon Lake, Minnesota. He was a lifetime resident of Coon Lake, MN and is preceded in death by his parents; siblings: Harry, Ralph, Marion Peterson, Margaret Ladd, LeRoy, and Willard. He is survived by his siblings, Irene Anderson...

Gerald Fraser

Gerald Fraser

Apr 25, 2013

Gerald R. Fraser, age 87 of Forest Lake, died while surrounded by his family on Thursday, April 25, 2013 at Fairview Lakes Regional Medical Center, Wyoming, Minnesota. Gerald was born December 11, 1925 in Winona, Minnesota the son of James and Mary (Carney) Fraser. He graduated from Winona High School and went on to further his education, graduating from Winona...

Charles MD

Charles MD

Apr 24, 2013

Charles G. Fitch MD September 3, 1930 – April 24, 2013 Charles G. Fitch MD, age 82 of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at the University of Minnesota Medical Center-Fairview. A very special man who was a devoted husband, father, and doctor will be missed more than words could ever say. Charles was a veteran of...

Paul Hasecuster

Paul Hasecuster

Apr 23, 2013

Paul R. Hasecuster, age 84, of Forest Lake, died peacefully on Tuesday, April 23, 2013. Paul was a retired firefighter and President of the Forest Lake Hockey Association for several years. He is survived by his beloved wife of 41 years, Mary Lou; children, Bernie, Cyndie (Joe), John, Marcia (Kevin), Michele, Monica (Steve), Scott (Terri); eight grandchildren; six great grandchildren....

Verona LaBelle

Verona LaBelle

Apr 21, 2013

Verona LaBelle (nee Lord) March 7, 1917-April 21, 2013 After 96 years, my dear mother decided it was time to be with Jesus and join her husband and family in Heaven. She was the best of the best, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Francis LaBelle; parents, Earl and Flora...