Obituaries

Robert Blade

Robert Blade

Mar 22, 2011

Captain Robert "Bob" Blade, born July 28, 1942, flew west for the final time on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 from Hope Hospice North in Cape Coral, Florida. He was preceded in death by his father Robert Donald "Bud" Blade and his only daughter Lynda Colleen Blade (Vierling). He is survived by his mother Margaret; son Mark; ex-wife Marsha (Densmore); along...

Jeane Ekdahl

Jeane Ekdahl

Mar 22, 2011

Jeane Avis Ekdahl, age 86, of Forest Lake, died on March 22, 2011. She was preceded in death by Clayton, her husband of 55 years. She is survived by her daughters, Carole (Sam) Bond, Beth Toutges, Avis (Dan) Tetrault; 9 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; and beloved dog Beau. A special thank you to Georgie Wilson and the entire Wilson Elder...

Aaron Dahlberg

Aaron Dahlberg

Mar 19, 2011

Aaron James Dahlberg was born November 28, 1977 in Grantsburg , WI . He died March 19, 2011 in San Juan , Puerto Rico . He attended grade school until 3rd grade at Grantsburg Elementary and continued his education in Brainerd , MN as a gifted student, graduating from Brainerd Senior High School in 1996. During High School he was...

Mildred Christensen

Mildred Christensen

Mar 17, 2011

Mildred "Millie" Christensen was born March 20, 1927 in Lismore, formerly of Hopkins, resident of The Villages of North Branch went to join her loving husband, Edwin in Heaven on Thursday, March 17, 2011 at the age of 83. A loving wife, mother, grandmother (Nonnie), great-grandmother and sister. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bernard and Clara Ehrnst...

Sheila Zurn

Sheila Zurn

Mar 15, 2011

Sheila Zurn(Downham) nee Connelly age 68, of Forest Lake, Minnesota died unexpectedly March 15, 2011. She is preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Marjorie; husband, Ambrose; sister, Peggy. Sheila will be forever missed by her children, Michael (Niki) Downham, Melanie (Steven) Herrmann, Sheila (Mark) Claeson; nine grandchildren; one great grandchild; siblings, Darrell (Gerry) Connelly, Michael "Kelly" Connelly, Shannon...

Glen Reimer

Glen Reimer

Mar 11, 2011

Glen A. Reimer, age 61, of Hugo, lost his battle with cancer on March 11, 2011. Preceded in death by his parents Lawrence W. & Jean M. Reimer. He is survived by Jeannine, his wife of 40 years; children, Charlotte J. (Barry) Tait, David G. (Ashley) Reimer; grandchildren, Reece, Olivia, Carter, Zoe, Gavin; brother Larry; dear friends Tony Schwab and...

Velma Lance

Velma Lance

Mar 7, 2011

Velma M. Lance, age 91, formerly of Sheldon, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at her son's home in Eagle River, Alaska on March 6, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph & Nora Martin; sister Dorothea Jordan; and brother Lyle Martin. Velma is survived by her children, Rod Betty), Keith (Cindy), Jim (Ann), Bill (Nancy), Gary LaVesta); brother...

Edward Anderson

Edward Anderson

Mar 4, 2011

Edward "Sonny" Anderson, age 84 of Wyoming, Minnesota, died while surrounded by his family on Friday, March 4, 2011. Ed was a longtime teacher with South Saint Paul Schools. He was also a professional musician and a member of the Musician Union. Ed proudly served his country in the United States Army during WWII. He is preceded in death by...

Pandora Gustafson

Pandora Gustafson

Mar 3, 2011

Gustafson, Pandora, age 89 of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2011 at Parmly LifePointes, in Chisago City, Minnesota. Pandora was born near Deer Park, Wisconsin on November 10, 1921 to John and Mamie (nee Nygard) Starup. Preceded in death by loving husband of 63 years Irving: brothers Helmer, James and Allen Starup; sister Myrtle McDowell. Survived by...

Laura Roush

Laura Roush

Mar 3, 2011

Laura Ann Roush, 17, of Fayetteville, Georgia formerly of Linwood, MN passed away on March 3, 2011. Laura was a loving daughter, sister, granddaughter and friend. She attended Linwood Elementary and Southwest Junior High. She enjoyed being a girl scout, being a member of the drama club, playing soccer, softball, and the clarinet. She attended Whitewater High School, Fayetteville, Georgia,...

Doug Glenn

Doug Glenn

Mar 3, 2011

Douglas G. Glenn, age 62 of Forest Lake, passed away at his home on Thursday, March 3, 2011. Doug was born on February 3, 1949, in Minneapolis, to Edmund and Stella Glenn. He attended Holy Cross Grade School and graduated from DeLasalle High School in Minneapolis in 1967. He received a Tool, Die and Mold Making certificate from Dunwoody Institute...

Mark Reeder

Mark Reeder

Mar 3, 2011

Mark R. Reeder, age 47, of Forest Lake, died, Thursday, March 3, 2011. Mark will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved him including his wife, Shelli; children, Paige, Jesse, Nathan Reeder; parents, Ron and Lanora Reeder; siblings, Colleen (Stephan) Wilhelmi, Steve Reeder, Brian (Mary) Reeder, Sharon (Steve) Myers; other family and friends. A Celebration of His Life...

Girthany Wells

Girthany Wells

Feb 28, 2011

Girthany "Girt" M. Wells, age 84 of Forest Lake, Minnesota died February 28, 2011. Girthany was born September 20, 1926 to Albertie and Calsie Dorie (Midgett) Perry in Princess Anne, Virginia. She is preceded in death by her husband, Loren. Girthany is survived by her children, Linda (Jack) Capeti, Susan (Jerry) Lindquist, Michael (Sandee), Richard (Barb), David (Cindy); grandchildren, Ken...

Lynne Ludington

Lynne Ludington

Feb 25, 2011

Lynne D. Ludington, age 58, of Forest lake, passed away on February 25, 2011. She is survived by husband, Larry; son, Bryan (Anna); stepdaughter, Ann (Bryan) Venske; mother, Marilyn Taubert; sisters, Wendy (Erich) Kertzscher, Jody Taubert; four grandchildren; as well as other extended family and friends. She is preceded in death by her father, Eugene Taubert. Gathering of family and...

William Colter

William Colter

Feb 25, 2011

William "Bill" L. Colter, age 63, of Forest Lake passed away peacefully on Friday, February 25, 2011. He is survived by his three daughters, Jacqueline Colter, Angela Colter, and Rebecca Colter; as well as other extended family and friends. Memorial Service will be 3:00 p.m., Thursday, March 3, 2011 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Visitation...

Norman Ostrand

Norman Ostrand

Feb 22, 2011

Norman B. Ostrand, age 78 of Scandia, Minnesota passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 while surrounded by his family. Norman was a lifetime member of Elim Lutheran Church, The Scandia-Marine Lions Club and a 50 year Bricklayers and Stone Mason Union member. He managed the Scandia-Marine Food Shelf for many years. He is preceded in death by his...

Marjorie Maunu

Marjorie Maunu

Feb 16, 2011

Marjorie Mae Maunu, age 79, formerly of Grand Rapids, Minnesota; currently of Bullhead City, Arizona, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family following a lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer. She died at her home at The Meadows on Fairview, Wyoming, Minnesota. Marjorie was born October 8, 1931 in Bass Brook Township, Minnesota, the daughter of Louis and Clara (Ruth)...

Joseph Cameron

Joseph Cameron

Feb 14, 2011

Joseph William Cameron, Loving Father, Son, Brother and Friend, age 30, of Stacy, MN, tragically passed away on February 14, 2011. Joe is preceded in death by grandmothers, Doris and Betty. Survived, forever loved and greatly missed by parents, Matt and Sandy; sister, Jessica; brother-in-law Mitch; nephew, Levi; the love of his life Mandi and their daughters Emmy and Alaina...

Dale Larson, Sr

Dale Larson, Sr

Feb 13, 2011

Dale Edward Larson, Sr. aka "Meanest Guy in Centerville", age 69 passed away February 13, 2011. Lifetime NRA member, volunteer firefighter, longtime truck driver, pilot and aviation enthusiast. Preceded in death by parents and sister. Survived by beloved wife Maria of 50 years and their children, Marie (Clint) Smith, Dale Jr., Linda (Robert) Quaife, Brenda; six grandchildren; one sister; and...

Walter Ehrnreiter

Walter Ehrnreiter

Feb 11, 2011

Walter and Helen Ehrnreiter, age 93 of Ham Lake, lived, loved and died together after 60 wonderful years on Friday, February 11, 2011. They will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved them including, their daughters Hazel (Ron) Howes, Laura (John) Freundschuh; grandchildren, Glenn (Mei) Howes, Anne (Steve) Bullert, John (Andrea) Howes, David (Alicia) Howes, Jim Howes, Joe...