Obituaries

Karen Reed

Karen Reed

Jan 22, 2013

Karen S. Reed, age 70, of Forest Lake, died Tuesday, January 22, 2013 while surrounded by her family. Karen was born May 25, 1942 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the daughter of Carl and Edna (Dombrock) Bonderson. She grew up on a farm in Taylors Falls with her two brothers and four sisters. She attended school in Taylors Falls and was...

Ruth Oelke

Ruth Oelke

Jan 21, 2013

Ruth L. Oelke, age 95 of Forest Lake, Minnesota passed away January 21, 2013. She is preceded in death by her husband, Daniel; 2 siblings. Ruth is survived by their children, Carol Oelke, Tim (Connie), Debbie Kessler, Dale; 9 Grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 1 sister; and other extended family. Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 27, 2013...

Sonja Peyton

Sonja Peyton

Jan 21, 2013

Sonja E. Peyton, age 90, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died, Monday, January 21, 2013. She is survived by son, Paul (Hiroko) Peyton; grandsons, Michael & Stephen; several nieces, nephews, and other family. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, January 31, 2013 at the Church of St. Peter, 1250 South Shore Drive, Forest Lake. The family...

Clayton Johnson

Clayton Johnson

Jan 20, 2013

Clayton J. Johnson, age 81, of St. Paul, Minnesota, died January 20, 2013. Clayton was a longtime golf professional at Como Golf Course, St. Paul, MN. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He is preceded in death by 2 siblings and wife, Betty Lou. Survived by children, Debra (Fred) Newburg, Cindy (Mark) Wachter, Susie Marazza,...

Ethan Warner

Ethan Warner

Jan 19, 2013

Eathan and Evan Warner entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 19, 2013. These precious baby boys will live on forever in the hearts of their family. Ethan and Evan are survived by their loving parents, Stephanie Siedow and Jacob Warner; maternal grandparents, Tim and Michele Siedow; paternal grandparents, Robert and Sandra Warner; great grandmother, Lucille Hanzel and aunts and...

Chester Wood

Chester Wood

Jan 17, 2013

Age 93, of Forest Lake, passed away January 17, 2013. Chester proudly served his country during the WWII conflict in the United States Army Air Force. He was a long time employee of Brown and Bigelow. He is preceded in death by three brothers and grandson, Christopher Kinney. He is survived by wife of 70 years, Clara Wood; daughter, Laura...

Ashley McCauley

Ashley McCauley

Jan 16, 2013

Ashley A. McCauley (nee Wislicenus), age 26 of Otsego, formerly of Forest Lake, died following a car accident on Wednesday, January 16, 2013. Ashley Wislicenus was born October 28, 1986 at Fort Bragg, Fayetteville, NC. Ashley graduated from Forest Lake Senior High School, Class of 2004. Following high school, she studied marketing and graduated with a Bachelor of Science from...

Walter Stolp

Walter Stolp

Jan 12, 2013

Walter R. Stolp, age 87, of Stillwater, formerly Forest Lake, Minnesota died January 12, 2013. Walter proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the World War II conflict. He is survived by his daughter, Helen (Richard) Crumb; son, Terry Stolp; grandson, David Schell; and other extended family. The family will greet friends from 12:00-1:00 p.m., Friday, January...

Dorothy Herman

Dorothy Herman

Jan 12, 2013

Dorothy A. Herman, age 90, of Chisago City, MN, passed away on January 12, 2013. She was born on June 7, 1922, in Nemaha, Iowa to parents Robert and Wilma (Barrett) Cooper. Dorothy attended elementary school in Humboldt, Iowa, and High School and nurses training in Chicago, Illinois before marrying Jim Herman and moving to Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She lived...

Thomas Prodger

Thomas Prodger

Jan 5, 2013

Thomas S. Prodger, age 61 of Linwood, formerly of New Brighton, died on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013 following a courageous two year battle with Multiple Myeloma. Tom was born on July 2, 1951 in St. Paul, MN, the son of Robert and Phyllis (Perron) Prodger. Tom attended grade school at St. John the Baptist and graduated from Mounds View High...

Reynold Nordlund

Reynold Nordlund

Jan 1, 2013

Reynold Dean Nordlund, age 67 of Ham Lake, MN, passed away Jan. 1, 2013. Preceded in death by parents, Reynold E. & Evelyn E. Nordlund. Survived by wife of 39 years, Bev; children, Lisa M., Jared A., and Andrea J. Nordlund; three brothers; one sister; and other extended family. Airforce Veteran. Employed by Target Stores & currently by IBM Global...

Carl Bobeck

Carl Bobeck

Dec 29, 2012

Carl Phillip Bobeck, age 61, of Lindstrom, Minnesota passed away Saturday, December 29, 2012 at the VA Medical Center Palliative Care unit in Minneapolis after a two year battle with lung cancer. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Ernest and Stella (nee Glasby) Colburn; grandmother Agatha Wolkovic; mother Violet Bobeck; nephew Todd Tiedemann; aunts; uncles; friends. Carl is...

Ardella Brodtmann

Ardella Brodtmann

Dec 27, 2012

Ardella M. Brodtmann, age 77, of Forest Lake, died, Thursday, December 27, 2012. She is preceded in death by her parents, Clifford and Marie (Paul) Cherry; husband, Ronald; sisters, Helen, Maxine. She is survived by her sons, Dennis (Lori) Brodtmann, Clifford Brodtmann; grandchildren, Kelly, Daniel, Nick, Nathan, Leigh Ann; great grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Bryanne, Owen; brothers, Jerry (Sharon) Cherry, Richard (Tammy)...

Peggy Stribling

Peggy Stribling

Dec 26, 2012

Peggy Stribling, age 79 of Forest Lake, formerly Salinas, California, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family. Peggy was an avid book reader and a spirited shopper. Peggy worked for IBM for many years. She is preceded in death by her parents Justin and Dorothy (Davis) Hemenway; three siblings, Stanley Hemenway, Albert Hemenway, and June Lockwood. She is survived by...

Edward Hinrichs

Edward Hinrichs

Dec 25, 2012

Edward T Hinrichs, age 90, passed away Dec. 25, 2012 at the VA hospital. Born in St. Paul, May 23, 1922. Preceded in death by his wife, Randy; daughter, Linda Dukowitz and granddaughter, Danielle St. Onge. Father of 4 daughters. Survived by Patricia (Greg) St. Onge; son-in-law, Bill Dukowitz; Donna (Ken) Zaglin; Kathy (Dan) Poff; 9 grandchildren: DeAnna (Dukowitz) Larrabbe,...

Jeanette Lence

Jeanette Lence

Dec 21, 2012

Jeanette R. Lence, age 79 of Rush City, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2012. She was born December 24, 1932 in Saint Paul, Minnesota the daughter of Vincent and Edith (Lendway) Booty. In accordance with her wishes, no services will be held. Funeral Home: Mattson Funeral Home 343 North Shore Drive Forest Lake, MN US 55025 Previous Events ...

Stephen Dufeck

Stephen Dufeck

Dec 21, 2012

Stephen "Duey" J. Dufeck, age 64 of Forest Lake, Minnesota passed away on December 21, 2012. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Elizabeth Dufeck; and sister, Joanne Dufeck. He is survived by sons, James, Christopher (Deb), Jason (Gina); grandchildren, Brandon, Nicholas, Isabelle, Aidan, and Vincent; siblings, Jerry (Sharon), Claudia (Jerry) Nelson, Jeffery (Darlene), David (Rose), Gregory,...

Jennifer Ehnstrom

Jennifer Ehnstrom

Dec 19, 2012

Jennifer was taken from her family way too soon. She was just starting to enjoy her life. She was planning on starting a new semester in college; she wanted to be a paralegal. She loved her job at Holiday Station in Forest Lake. She loved working with all her coworkers, especially her friend, Jake. She loved to sing karaoke whenever...

James Kneissel

James Kneissel

Dec 18, 2012

James "Jim" Kneissel, age 88 of Forest Lake, Minnesota. Jim passed away peacefully on December 18, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Betty; son, Gary (Mary), daughter, Lynne (Tim); five grandchildren; two great grandchildren; sister, Peg. Jim told his family several times that he lived the perfect life. He was brought up in a family of seven, born and...

Anne Wolfe

Anne Wolfe

Dec 17, 2012

Anne M. Wolfe, age 66, of Scandia, Minnesota passed away unexpectedly December 17, 2012 surrounded by family. She is preceded in death by her two brothers. Anne is survived by her husband, Harlan, of 43 years and their children Amy (Brett) Seiberlich, Jeremy (Missy), and Harlan (Crystal Pierce); 5 Grandchildren and two brothers. As per Anne's wishes, private graveside services...

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