Obituaries

Helen Sininger

Helen Sininger

Jun 11, 2011

Helen Lucy Sininger of Wyoming, Minnesota formerly Bloomington, Minnestoa died June 11, 2011 after a 10 year battle with Alzheimer's disease. Helen was born October 5, 1923 and preceded in death by parents, Dwight and Pearl Carpenter; brothers, Orie, George, Lester and Fred Carpenter; son-in-law, Gregory Grieman. Survived by husband of 66 years, Harry Sininger; son, William (Joanne) of Saint...

Richard Schmitz

Richard Schmitz

Jun 11, 2011

Richard A. Schmitz, 66, of Forest Lake, formerly of Pine City, died, Saturday, June 11, 2011. He fought a long courageous battle with cancer and spent his last years working on woodcrafts, making bird houses, wooden crosses, spending time with family and friends and catching up on favorite TV programs for as he put it "watching them do things he...

Joseph Kubiszewski

Joseph Kubiszewski

Jun 10, 2011

Joseph C. Kubiszewski, age 81 of Coon Lake, formerly of St. Paul, Minnesota, passed away while surrounded by his family on June 10, 2011. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Clara; wife, Marlene; son, David. He is survived by children, Joseph Jr. (Therese), June (Charlie) Long, Jeffrey, Lucille (Brian) Fremo, Arthur, Gary (Melissa); two brothers and...

Edward Irber

Edward Irber

Jun 8, 2011

Edward "Buzz" Irber, age 67 of Forest Lake, died while surrounded by his family on Wednesday, June 8, 2011. Ed was the owner of B and I Equipment/The Tractor Place and a proud veteran of the United States Army. He will be remembered as a loving, caring, generous person. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Charlotte;...

Sheryl Richert

Sheryl Richert

Jun 7, 2011

Sheryl C. Richert, age 63, Of North Oaks, Minnesota, formerly of Woodbury, Minnesota passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on June 7, 2011. Sheryl was a longtime employee of 3M. Preceded in death by father James Andress; sister Stephanie Andress. Survived by two sons, Brian (Rebecca) and their children Keenen and Josie, Mark (Christina) and their children Madison...

Ronald Henderson

Ronald Henderson

Jun 4, 2011

Ronald L. Henderson, 76, of Forest Lake, died peacefully at his home on June 4, 2011 following a period of failing health. Ronald was born in Lawrence, KS on July 5, 1934, son of the late Lyman S. Henderson and Rosemary Frances Henderson. An Air Force Veteran, he went into the field of computer programming in it's pioneering stages in...

Kathryn LaMotte

Kathryn LaMotte

Jun 3, 2011

Kathryn "Kay" LaMotte, age 82, of Forest Lake, died peacefully on June 3, 2011. Kay was born May 5, 1929. She married William LaMotte on June 2, 1947. Preceded in death by her husband. Kay is survived by children, Cheryl (Keith) Kjelland, Lester (Vicky), Albert (Pamela), Mary Immel; 11 grandchildren; and 24 great grandchildren. Kay was a woman of great...

Al Doberstein

Al Doberstein

Jun 3, 2011

Al Doberstein, of Linwood Township, age 86, US Navy Passed away June 3, 2011. Survived by wife of 49 years, Shirley; as well as many nieces, nephews and extended friends. Funeral Service 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 12, 2011 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Visitation one hour prior to service. Interment 12:45 p.m., Monday, June 13,...

Michael Riley

Michael Riley

Jun 1, 2011

Michael A. Riley, age 65, of Forest Lake, died the way he lived, surrounded by laughter, on June 1, 2011. Mike was a US Marine Veteran of the Vietnam War. He loved to teach and everyone who knew Mike, learned from him. His great capacity of love and laughter will be missed by all. Preceded in death by parents, Andrew...

Alette Nelson

Alette Nelson

May 30, 2011

Alette "Peg" Nelson, age 80, of Forest Lake, passed away May 30, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer. Preceded in death by husband Reuben. Survived by children, Jeffrey (Cora), Linda (Patrick) Johnson, Joel (Shonna); eight grandchildren, two great grandchildren; sister Patricia (Richard) Lorvick, as well as many other relatives. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, June...

Mavis Baker

Mavis Baker

May 21, 2011

Mavis Baker, age 80, of Forest Lake Passed away at home on May 21, 2011. Preceded in death by husband, Kenneth, parents, and brother. Survived by children, Steven (Roberta), Joel (Kathy), Carol (Dale) Johnson, Beth (Larry) Sundberg; grandchildren, Jarrod (Cara) and Nikki Baker, Andy and Peter Baker, Bekki (Matt) Reed, Shawna and Ryan Harer, Alyssa Johnson, Erin and Samantha Sundberg;...

Joni Matthews-Froemming

Joni Matthews-Froemming

May 18, 2011

Joni Matthews-Froemming, age 71, of Forest Lake, passed away May 18, 2011. Survived by husband, William "Bill"; children, Ernest (Sherrie) Matthews, Jaycee (Chad) Troup, Tim (Corina) Matthews; step sons, Mark (Patty) Froemming, Ken Froemming; grandchildren, Thomas, Nick, Josh, Daniel, Kara, Jason, Courtney, and Cody; as well as siblings, and other family and friends. Joni's spirit lives on through the thousands...

Arnold Forsell

Arnold Forsell

May 18, 2011

Arnold Forsell, age 84, of scandia, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2011. Survived by loving wife of 53 years, Marlene; son James and daughter Marie Forsell; grandchildren, Ty Forsell and Cory Corbett; and great grandson Trenten. Arnold generously donated his body to the University of Minnesota Anatomy Bequest Program. Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May...

Kathleen Kaake

Kathleen Kaake

May 17, 2011

Kathleen Kaake(Johnson), Age 65, formerly of Superior, died on May 17, 2011, while surrounded by her family. A nurturer in her heart and by trade, Kathy had been an LPN at the former Surf & Sand Nursing Home in Duluth. Kathy was a loving and caring woman who gave of herself to everyone, especially her family. She never met a...

Melba Sahlin

Melba Sahlin

May 17, 2011

Melba Sahlin, age 84, of Chisago City, on May 17. Survived by brothers Joseph and LeRoy (Helen), sister-in-law Hazel and a very large extended family. Preceded in death by parents Evear and Lillie Sahlin, sister Eleanore Glyer (Leonard), brothers Martin (Thelma), Sherman (Florence), Russell (Eleanor), Carl (Muriel), and Chester (Hazel). Melba worked for the Forest Lake School District for 38...

Leroy Haluptzok

Leroy Haluptzok

May 13, 2011

On the afternoon of May 13, 2011 the world lost a wonderful man unexpectedly to natural causes. Leroy Haluptzok, age 60, was born on May 6, 1951 to John and Eva (Erickson) Haluptzok. He was the sixth of eleven children and was always proud of the fact that he was right in the middle. He grew up in Forest Lake,...

Frank Jusczak

Frank Jusczak

May 10, 2011

Frank D. Jusczak, age 77 of Stacy, died Tuesday, May 10, 2011. He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Frances (Wotchack); siblings, Victor, Chester, Gertrude Nesgoda. He will be dearly missed by his beloved wife of 48 years, Barbara; children, Pam (Scott) Pearce, Julie (Dan) Pothen, Denny Jusczak; grandchildren, Andy (Laura) Pearce, Zach Pothen, Amanda Pothen, Joey...

H.L. Taurman

H.L. Taurman

May 7, 2011

H.L. "Buster" Taurman, age 85, of Forest Lake, died peacefully on May 7, 2011, while surrounded by his family. Buster was the former owner of Wagner's Hamburger Shop in Forest Lake and Mac's Dinette in No. St. Paul. Preceded in death by parents Herbert & Beatrice Taurman; and the grandparents who raised him, Lewis & Clara Taurman. He is survived...

Phillip Bergstrom

Phillip Bergstrom

May 5, 2011

Phillip Bergstrom, age 70, of Stacy, died on May 5, 2011. He was born November 29, 1940 to Vernon & Mary (Bakken) Bergstrom in Minneapolis. Phillip was preceded in death by his parents; son, Phillip Vernon Bergstrom; and sister Marilyn Brazil. He is survived by Audrey, his wife of 44 years; daughter Pennie (Brent) Johnson; grandchildren, Mark Darwin, Tyler Darwin,...

Steven Sigstad

Steven Sigstad

May 4, 2011

Steven A. Sigstad 37 Year Employee of Andersen Corp. Age 55, of Harris. Born March 16, 1956, the Lord relieved Steven from his tireless battle with cancer on May 4, 2011. His family was at his side comforting him on his journey. Preceded in death by his father Leland; aunt Connie. He is survived by his loving wife Deb; mother...

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