Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Ruth Larssen
May 3, 2011
Ruth O. Larssen was born on January 27, 1913 in Wyoming, Minnesota. Her father was Carl J. Peterson, born in Sweden, and mother was Jennie Olsen, Born in Norway. She lost both her parents before she was ten years old. She and her older sister Florence were adopted by their uncle Anton, who had taken the name Fingal. There she...
Fern Klein
May 1, 2011
Fern E. Klein, age 82, of Barnesville, Minnesota, died peacefully while surrounded by her family on Sunday, May 1, 2011 in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Fern was born October 18, 1928 in Barnesville, Minnesota, the daughter of Leonard and Olive (Renish) Burgeson. She was united in marriage to Daniel Klein in 1946. Fern was a member of the VFW and...
Robert Quaife
Apr 29, 2011
Robert M. Quaife, age 46 of Eagan, formerly of Grand Marais, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 29, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was an employee of Thomson Reuters (West Publishing). Bob enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He particularly loved his music. He is survived by his wife, Linda; step-son, John Larson; parents, Stephen...
Clyde Weaver
Apr 25, 2011
Clyde Weaver, Age 99, of St. Paul was born February 17, 1912, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2011. Preceded in death by Angie, his wife of 68 years; 3 brothers; 4 sisters. He is survived by son Alan (Mary); granddaughters, Sandra (Dan) Conlin, Nancy (Darren) Hampton, Jill (Craig) Hinze; 9 great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family and...
Madeline Cimbura
Apr 25, 2011
Madeline "Babe" Cimbura, life long resident of Shoreview, age 97, passed away on April 25, 2011. She is preceded in death by her husband, Albert; sisters, Mary McIlraith, Emily Meyer; son-in-law, Richard Peterson. Survived by children, Cynthia "Cindy" Peterson, Steven (Patricia); grandchildren, Richard (Christine) Peterson Jr., Kimberly (Barry) Zubrod, Brian (Shanon) Cimbura, Heather Cimbura; great grandchildren Jason Stackowski, Jeffrey Peterson,...
Ryan Gryskiewicz
Apr 24, 2011
Ryan Gryskiewicz, age 32, of Forest Lake, passed away suddenly on April 24, 2011. Preceded in death by his father Roger; grandmothers, Ludvine Gryskiewicz, Lila Spjut. He is survived by his mother, Colleen Spjut; siblings, Adam, Leigh Twohy; fiancée Jessica Weller; grandfather Conrad Gryskiewicz; godchildren, Brendan, Rory; many other family and friends. Always giving in life, Ryan continued in his...
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