Obituaries

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...

Douglas Hermes

Douglas Hermes

Dec 11, 2012

Douglas "Sparky" Hermes, age 62, of Wyoming, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2012. Douglas was born March 26, 1950 in Minneapolis, MN, son of Virgil and Alma (Compton) Hermes. He is survived by his wife, Judy; children, Jason, Angie, Justin, Megan, Ryan; grandchildren, Mason, Allison, Jackson. Memorial Services will be held at 6:00 p.m., Monday, December 17, 2012 at...

Charles Huver

Charles Huver

Dec 5, 2012

Charles Huver, age 79, of Forest Lake, Minnesota died December 5, 2012. He is survived by his daughter, Helen Huver, son, Sean Huver; significant other, Andrea Hildebrand; and many other family and friends. Private graveside services were held at Victor Hill Cemetery, Linwood, Minnesota. Funeral Home: Mattson Funeral Home 343 North Shore Drive Forest Lake, MN US 55025 Previous Events...

David Casperson

David Casperson

Nov 30, 2012

David Eugene Casperson, age 75, passed away Friday, November 30, 2012 at his home in Ham Lake, Minnesota. He is preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Myrtle Casperson; brother, Daniel Casperson. Survivors include his brother, Stephen Casperson; nieces Amy Casperson, Tara Gimbel (Chad); nephews, Todd Casperson (Diane), Tim Casperson(April) and Troy Casperson(Brooke), great nieces and nephews; his dear...

Timothy Lehman

Timothy Lehman

Nov 29, 2012

Timothy Lehman, age 53, of Linwood Township, passed peacefully on November 29, 2012, surrounded by his family after an 11 year battle with A.L.S. Preceded in death by his father, Anthony; brother, Scott. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Tracy; children, Zack, Jamie (Jake Kogler); mother, Jean Ubel; siblings, Tony (Bridget), Brenda (Steve) McNeese; nieces, nephews, and...

Arles Mann

Arles Mann

Nov 29, 2012

Arles Mann, Beloved Mom, Grandma and Friend, age 77 of Stacy, passed away unexpectedly on November 29, 2012. Preceded in death by siblings, Audrey Behm, Donald Engwer, Robert Engwer, Sr. Survived by children, Susan (Richard) Rofidal, Curt (Melissa) Mann; grandchildren, Melissa, Justin, Riley, Iris; great grandchildren, Madison, Mary, Gavin, Jaeden, Eva; extended family and many loving friends. Arles enjoyed spending...

Elizabeth Erickson

Elizabeth Erickson

Nov 26, 2012

Elizabeth "Betty" Erickson, age 73, of Scandia, passed peacefully in her sleep, with her family by her side on November 26, 2012. Preceded in death by parents, Virgil & Leona Auchampach; sister, Patsy Auchampach; nephew, Mike Auchampach; great nephew, James Tilson; son-in-law, Bill Lind. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Edward; daughters, Mary (Randy) Duffy, Joanne Barber...