Obituaries

Shannon Spence

Shannon Spence

Nov 23, 2012

Shannon Marie Spence Beloved Daughter, Sister, Aunt, and Friend, age 45 of Forest Lake, died unexpectedly on November 23, 2012. Shannon was a loving and caring person, who loved nothing more than the time spent with her family, friends and dogs. She battled many complications from a 2002 car accident, that also left her blind. Preceded in death by grandparents;...

Marjorie Livgard

Marjorie Livgard

Nov 22, 2012

Marjorie L. Livgard, age 86, of East Bethel, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2012. Marjorie is preceded in death by parents, John and Bessie Johnston. Survived by her husband, Chester; daughter, Bonnie Harvey; son, Daniel (Renee) Johnson; grandsons, Samuel Harvey (Fiancé Shannon Holeman) and Jeremy Johnson; granddaughter, Kristie Johnson; four great grandchildren and dear friend, Bob Winterfeld Funeral Services...

Duane Garrison

Duane Garrison

Nov 21, 2012

Duane Garrison, age 77, of Linwood, Minnesota passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 21, 2012. Duane proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a longtime truck-driver, working for Oscar Roberts. He was very involved in local thrashing shows with his variety of tractors. Duane is preceded in death by his parents. Survived...

Christopher Kinney

Christopher Kinney

Nov 17, 2012

Christopher Charles Kinney, Beloved son, brother and friend Age 33, of Forest Lake, passed away unexpectedly on November 17, 2012, while recuperating from a motorcycle accident. Survived by parents, Ken and Laura; sister, Robin Kinney; grandparents, Clara and Chester Wood; extended family and countless friends. Christopher was the co-owner of Kinney & Smith Holdings. He was the founder & CEO...

Hazel Ekvall

Hazel Ekvall

Nov 15, 2012

Hazel Pearl Ekvall, age 89, of Coon Lake, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 15, 2012. Hazel was born October 17, 1923 to Harry and Edith (Hjort) Sausen. She is preceded in death by her husband, Eugene; daughters, Sandra and Cindy. She is survived by her son, Barry (Mary); five grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; sister, Shirley Anderson; other extended...

Charlene Armstrong

Charlene Armstrong

Nov 13, 2012

Charlene Marie Armstrong (nee Wadick), age 76, went peacefully to heaven on Tuesday November 13, 2012. She was a long time resident of Lindstrom, originally from Ogden, Kansas. She was a retired school bus driver for Chisago Lakes Area Schools. Preceded in death by her parents Clementina and James, and brothers Donald and Richard. Charlene is survived by her love...

Larry Bartels

Larry Bartels

Nov 10, 2012

Larry Bartels, age 74 , of Hugo. Devoted Husband, Father, Grandfather. Passed away peacefully at home while surrounded by his family on Saturday, November 10, 2012 from Alzheimer's. He is preceded in death by his parents, Hank and Martha; brother, Leroy. He will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 50 years, Marcia; children, Kurt (Sherry), Joelle (Jay) Roberts;...

Helen Crockett

Helen Crockett

Nov 9, 2012

Helen G. Crockett, age 100 of Hugo, Minnesota formerly Long Beach, California passed away Friday, November 9, 2012. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gene; and daughter, Norma Deem. She is survived by her son-in-law, Bob Deem; grandchildren, Brian (Sherri) Deem, Leslie (Peter) Schroeder, Natalie (Michael Gunderson, Karen (Greg) Gorbatenko; 12 Great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Bernice Wade. Funeral...

Darlene Rogstad

Darlene Rogstad

Nov 8, 2012

Darlene "Yogi" Rogstad, age 76 of Stacy, Minnesota died November 8, 2012. "Yogi" was born September 9, 1936 to Victor and Anna (Lunzar) Dunaski in St. Paul, Minnesota. She is survived by her loving husband, Norman "Rocky"; son, Dean (Kelly); granddaughters Amanda, Samantha and great-granddaughter Audriana; Daughter Sharon (Bucko); Daughter Colleen (John) and Daughter Linda (Rick); Brother Len (Pat); Sister...

William Robinson, Jr

William Robinson, Jr

Nov 6, 2012

William "Bill" H. Robinson Jr. age 70 of Forest Lake; formerly of Saint Joseph, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at Birchwood Health Care Center. Bill was born December 3, 1941 in St. Joseph, Missouri, the son of William and Rev. Juanita "Peggy" Robinson. He graduated from Benton High School and was a proud member of the...

Frank Pechaver

Frank Pechaver

Nov 5, 2012

Frank Allen Pechaver, age 57 of Wyoming, Minnesota, Beloved Husband and Father, passed away at home on November 5, 2012, with his wife by his side, after a courageous battle with cancer. Preceded in death by father, Frank Joseph Pechaver. Survived by Cheryl, his wife of 33 years; mother, Florence Pechaver; sons, Allen (Kris), J.C. (special friend Stephanie); grandchildren, Ben,...

Daniel Johnston

Daniel Johnston

Nov 5, 2012

Dan E. Johnston, age 69 of Scandia, Minnesota passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 5, 2012. Dan was the retired owner of Precision Bilt Blocks Inc., in New Brighton, Minnesota. Dan was a prolific writer and in his later years pursued this gift extensively through writing a novel and contributing to his website of thephoenixcovenant.com. He loved the outdoors and...

Richard II

Richard II

Nov 4, 2012

Larson, Richard (Dick), age 77, formerly of Forest Lake and St. Paul, MN, passed away November 4, 2012 in Oceanside, CA of heart disease. He was born August 13, 1935 to Richard & Esther (Sattervall) Larson in Minneapolis, MN.He served in the US Navy from 1953-57 Dick received his B.S. in Education from MN State University, Mankato in 1961. He...

Joyce Anderson

Joyce Anderson

Nov 3, 2012

Joyce Anderson, age 84, of Wyoming, Minnesota, formerly of South St. Paul, died peacefully on Saturday, November 3, 2012. Joyce had been a librarian at Henry Sibley Sr. High School for 15 years. Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 60 years, Edward; parents, Albert & Hazel Anderson ; son, Brian; infant daughter, Barbara; and an infant son. She...

Martha Pitschka

Martha Pitschka

Oct 27, 2012

Martha Pitschka, age 98, formerly of Forest Lake, died peacefully on Saturday, October 27, 2012. Martha was born on July 8, 1914 in Fairbank, Iowa, the daughter of Walter and Maude (Russell) Webb. As a teenager, the family moved to the Bethel area. She was united in marriage to Harold W. Anderson and they later moved to Forest Lake where...

Roy Lendt

Roy Lendt

Oct 26, 2012

Roy Lendt, 84 of Wyoming, Minnesota passed away on October 26, 2012. Roy was born in Wyoming, MN on April 13, 1928. Included in Roy's life achievements were building many homes in the Wyoming/Chisago area, farming, green housing and starting the Lendt Pumpkin Patch. Roy was survived his wife of 60+ years, Annabel Nygren Lendt; their three children, daughter, Vicki...

Marion Berndt

Marion Berndt

Oct 26, 2012

Marion D. Berndt, age 84 of Columbus, Minnesota; formerly of Addison, Illinois, died peacefully on Friday, October 26, 2012. She is survived by her four loving children; many other family and friends. Funeral Services to celebrate her life will be celebrated in her hometown of Addison. Funeral Home: Mattson Funeral Home 343 North Shore Drive Forest Lake, MN US 55025...

Duane Laseski

Duane Laseski

Oct 24, 2012

Duane J. Laseski, age 85, of Forest Lake, died Wednesday, October 24, 2012, at Birchwood Health Care Center after a period of declining health. Duane, or "Dewey" as he was known to many, was born in Little Falls, Minnesota, on February 3, 1927, to Frank and Esther (Krause) Laseski. He married Rosemary R. Niedzielski on September 5, 1951. He was...

Lila Radtke

Lila Radtke

Oct 23, 2012

Lila D. Radtke, age 93 of Stacy, Minnesota and formerly of Munising, Michigan, died peacefully on Tuesday, October 23, 2012. She will be dearly missed by her sons, Charles and Donald; many other family and friends. Private family services for Lila will be held in Michigan. Funeral Home: Mattson Funeral Home 343 North Shore Drive Forest Lake, MN US 55025...

Jeanne McMurray

Jeanne McMurray

Oct 23, 2012

Jeanne M. McMurray(Hammersten) Loving Wife, Mother and Friend Age 62, Of Columbus, Minnesota, died on October 23, 2012. Preceded in death by her father, Jack Hammersten; grandparents, Ada & Dan Wynn, Alma & Byron Hammersten. She is survived by Craig, her husband of 25 years; sons, Jack and Tony; mother, Ruth Hammersten; sisters, Jan Wolke, Joan Finkelson; aunts, Helen Hammersten,...