Obituaries

Bianca Kretsch

Bianca Kretsch

Sep 23, 2012

Bianca Marilyn Kretsch was born silently with beautiful angel wings on Sunday, September 23, 2012. She will be loved for all eternity by her parents, Josh and Sabrina Kretsch; siblings, Braydon Lenahan, Hailey and Jaden Kretsch; grandparents, Melissa and Paul Zeitz, Debi and Ken Haller, Brad and Kellie Kretsch; great grandparents, Linda Geistfeld, Gary and Kathy Zeitz, Donna and Gary...

Donald Bachman

Donald Bachman

Sep 22, 2012

Donald E. Bachman, age 75, of Wyoming, passed away with family at his side on Sept. 22, 2012. Preceded in death by daughter, Patty Morrissey. He is survived by Iola, his wife of 51 years; sons, Michael (Tammi), Mark, Shawn (Crystal); 10 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; 3 brothers; 2 sisters; numerous nieces and nephews; and beloved dog, Rebate. Don was...

Victor Trombley

Victor Trombley

Sep 22, 2012

Victor "Jerry" Florein Trombley Dec. 8, 1931-Sept. 22, 2012 Born in Georgetown, Wisconsin Loving husband of Carol, father of Donna (Dave) Carpentier, Judy (Jeff) Linnerooth, Laurie (Mark) Manders; grandfather of Shannon (Brian), Sara, Brian, Brad, Angela, Kyle and Kerri; also survived by siblings, Herb (Irene), Dude (Marlys) Trombley and Celeste Jensen; many cousins, nieces and nephews. Decorated Purple Heart Veteran...

Millie Legus

Millie Legus

Sep 22, 2012

Mildred "Millie" Legus, age 77, of Stacy, passed peacefully at home after a long battle with cancer on September 22, 2012. Grew up in St. Paul, Graduated from Murray High School and University of Minnesota. Married John Legus April 6, 1957 and they were blessed with 3 loving children. She enjoyed travel, working at Forest Lake Pizza Hut, volunteering at...

Lillian Pepin

Lillian Pepin

Sep 18, 2012

Lillian E. Pepin, longtime resident of Forest Lake, Minnesota. 9/18/1909 – 9/18/2012 She passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family on the morning of her 103rd birthday. She is preceded in death by her parents, Reiel and Alida (Ellefson) Johnson; husband, Kenneth "Bud" H. Pepin; nine siblings. She will be dearly missed by her children, Jerome (Roberta), Gregory (Karen)...

Michael Richter

Michael Richter

Sep 17, 2012

Michael Scott Richter, age 58, of East Bethel Passed away from cancer on Sept. 17 2012, while surrounded by family and friends. Preceded in death by father, Raymond Richter; brother, John Richter; former wife, Debra Richter. Survived by best friend, Dewayne Vargus; mother, Donna Richter; son, Eric Richter; siblings, Sharon (Dennis) Ferguson, Keith (Debbie) Richter, Nancy (Dave) Emmons; grandchildren, nieces...

Robert Mohr

Robert Mohr

Sep 17, 2012

Robert D. "Papa" Mohr, age 73 of Columbus, died peacefully and went to meet his Lord and Savior while surrounded by his loving family on Monday, September 17, 2012 following a brief battle with cancer. Bob was born March 23, 1939 in Harris, Minnesota the son of Robert and Marion (Carlson) Mohr. He proudly served our country in the United...

Deborah Waldoch

Deborah Waldoch

Sep 16, 2012

Deborah J. Waldoch Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother Age 54, of Lino Lakes, passed away on Sept. 16, 2012 after a battle with cancer. Preceded in death by father, Ray Arnold; grandmother, June Richards; grandfather, Melvin Melgaard. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Daniel; children, Nichole (Jon) Stevenson, Daniel (Kelly), Theresa (fiancé, Josh Baumann); grandchildren, Bradley, Owen, Sean,...

Fred Sommerfeld

Fred Sommerfeld

Sep 16, 2012

Fred "Wes" W. Sommerfeld, age 78 , of Forest Lake, died peacefully while surrounded by his family on Sunday, September 16, 2012. He is survived by his children, Toni (Tom) Haas, Tim (Susan) Sommerfeld, Tom (Jen) Sommerfeld, Tom (Sara) LaBelle; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; other family and friends. Private Family Services were held. Funeral Home: Mattson Funeral Home 343...

Dorothy Ashton

Dorothy Ashton

Sep 16, 2012

Dorothy C. Ashton, of Saint Paul, formerly of Scandia Loving Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Passed away peacefully with her family at her side on September 16, 2012. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jennie and Anton Ferguson; husband, Robert. She is survived by children, Judy (Dave) Pulcher, Robert (Marguerite), Bonnie (Larry) Pederson; ten grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren. Funeral...

Carolyn Frenning

Carolyn Frenning

Sep 11, 2012

Carolyn "Sis" Elaine Frenning, age 81 of Stacy, Minnesota, died September 11, 2012. "Sis" was born in Forest Lake to Arthur P. and Hildur Anderson on Oct. 17, 1930. She was baptized at Faith Lutheran Church, Forest Lake on Dec. 7, 1930. In April 1931 she moved with her family to a farm in East Bethel. She attended elementary school...

Hugo Morisset

Hugo Morisset

Sep 7, 2012

Hugo Alcedious Morisset, 89, of Nashwauk, passed away Friday, September 7, 2012 at Cornerstone Villa in Buhl. Hugo was born May 21, 1923 to George and Ruth (Obert) Morisset in Deer River, MN. He grew up and attended school in Itasca County. Hugo then enlisted in the US Army during WWII and fought at the Battle of the Bulge. Hugo...

Marlene Salokar

Marlene Salokar

Sep 3, 2012

Marlene Salokar, age 77, of Harris, Minnesota, died Monday, September 3, 2012. She is survived by her husband, Erbon; children, Scott, Stacy Lindee, Shane, Stuart, Sherek; mother, Helen McDonough; sisters; other family and friends. Visitation will be held from5:00-7:00 p.m., Friday, September 7, 2012 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Family interment at Fort Snelling National...

Bernice Brown

Bernice Brown

Sep 2, 2012

A Tribute to Bernice Brown Beloved Wife, Mother and Grandmother April 16, 1927 - September 2, 2012 Bernice Brown best embodied the unconditional love of her family, both living it herself and bestowing it among all who walked beside her. Preceded in death by parents George and Sigrid Benedict; brother Felix; sisters Grace, Vivian, Rose, Marian, Lucille and other relatives...

Michael Alsaker

Michael Alsaker

Aug 31, 2012

Michael Alsaker, age 58 of Lindstrom, formerly of Forest Lake, Minnesota passed away suddenly on August 31, 2012. Mike is preceded in death by his father, Norman Alsaker and brother, David Alsaker. He is very loved and will be missed by his wife of 26 years, Deann; their seven children, Rachel (Ed) Bonach & their children, Eddy and Elaina; Samantha...

Glenn Larson

Glenn Larson

Aug 28, 2012

Glenn G. Larson, age 73 of White Bear Lake, formerly of Forest Lake, died Tuesday, August 28, 2012. He is preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Mabel; wife, Theresa; brothers, Curtis and Byron. He is survived by his siblings, Edna Larson, Ellsworth Larson, Charleen (Ray) Kerg, Sharon (Terry) Annis, Valoris (Dave) Nelson; many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services...

Miriam Riggs

Miriam Riggs

Aug 28, 2012

Riggs, Miriam (Maggie) A. , age 73, Merrill, WI, died peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, August 28, 2012. The loving mother and grandmother is survived by daughters Lorri Toomey (Mark), Wendy Paul (John), Barb Riggs (Randy); grandsons Jason Getgen (Mischel), Adam Getgen, Pascal Paul and Ray Paul; sisters Margaret Powers and Mary Doxey (Burnley); nieces Candace Karpa and Debby...

Louise LaCasse

Louise LaCasse

Aug 26, 2012

Louise M. LaCasse(nee Crete) Beloved Wife, Mother & Grandmother. Age 89, Born July 10, 1923. Passed away August 26, 2012 Preceded in death by Loving Husband of 60 years, Richard; parents, Theodore and Josephine; brother, Leon; and sisters, Betty Lou and Joanne. Survived by sons, Peter (Brenda) and Lee; grandson, Darren (Rebekah); many cousins, nieces and nephews. Louise was one...

Beverly Alcock

Beverly Alcock

Aug 23, 2012

Beverly Rose "Tiny" Alcock A wonderful woman – loving mom, grandma and great grandma, age 85, of North Branch, passed away unexpectedly on August 23, 2012. Preceded in death by parents, Melvin and Ella Pederson; foster parents, Lawrence and Nellie Johnson; husband, Robert Alcock; daughter, Dawn Tauer; brothers, Jack and LeRoy Pederson; sisters, Ellen Beregeson, Marcel Quenemoen; foster brother, Peeker...

George McAlister

George McAlister

Aug 22, 2012

George N. McAlister, age 69, of Forest Lake died following a lengthy illness on Wednesday, August 22, 2012. George was born to George and Corrine McAlister on July 28, 1943 in Columbia, South Carolina. George was proud to have made his career in the United States Air Force; serving our country for 26 years. In his free time he enjoyed...

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