Obituaries

Dennis Odegard

Dennis Odegard

Nov 16, 2007

Dennis B. Odegard age 56 of Wyoming died, suddenly, Friday, November 16, 2007 Dennis was a man with a heart of gold who would think nothing of helping out a friend or stranger in need. He lived life with a continuous upbeat and excited spirit, that vividly came through in his music. In addition to his family, music was his...

Marion Pancake

Marion Pancake

Nov 10, 2007

Marion A. Pancake, age 76 of the Forest Lake Area, passed away peacefully November 10, 2007 Preceded in death by husband, Kenneth; and son, Jerry. She is survived by her son, Jim (Alona) and their sons, Joshua and Justin; daughter, Julie (John) Cash and their children, Jason, Jacob and Amanda; other grandchildren, Robert and Amy; and brother, Karl (Maria) Berlin....

Bernard Meyman

Bernard Meyman

Nov 7, 2007

Bernard "Bud" Meyman,age 74, of Linwood Born September 27, 1933 to Bernard & Florence (Brever) Meyman in Browerville, MN, he died November 7, 2007 at home. Bud was a dedicated Mpls. Police Officer, retiring after 31 years of service. He married Joan May on May 18, 1953. Bud enjoyed and inspired many children during his 20+ years of volunteer coaching....

Robert Becker

Robert Becker

Nov 5, 2007

Robert D. Becker, age 92 of Forest Lake, formerly of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family on Monday, November 5, 2007 at the Scandia Eldercare. Robert worked as a self employed commerical artist for many years. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and all things in nature. Robert took great pride...

Kerry Drexler

Kerry Drexler

Nov 5, 2007

Kerry Lee Drexler, age 48 of Delano, died peacefully Monday, November 5, 2007 following a couragous battle with cancer. Kerry was born February 24, 1959 in New Ulm, Minnesota the daughter of John and Jeannette (Wecker) Altenburg. Kerry worked at Donahue Harley Davidson for two years prior to her death. Kerry is preceded in death by her grandparents, Leonard and...

Regina Sandstrom

Regina Sandstrom

Nov 4, 2007

Regina M. Sandstrom age 94 of Ham Lake died, peacefully, Sunday, November 4, 2007 She is preceded in death by her husband Leonard. She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her especially her devoted children, Geri (Ray) Daninger, Carol (Bryan) Alshouse, Kermit (Donna) Sandstrom, Dave (Mary) Sandstrom, Rick (Betsy) Sandstrom; seventeen granchildren; 32 great grandchildren; sister...

Marvin Jongquist

Marvin Jongquist

Nov 1, 2007

Marvin "Gene" Jongquist age 75 of Almelund died, Thursday, November 1, 2007 Gene was a proud veteran of the United States Army, having served his country during the Korean Conflict. He was a retiree of the Soo Line Railroad. His greatest love was his family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Otto and Inez (Rosenquist) Jongquist; grandson David...

Willard Bluhm

Willard Bluhm

Oct 31, 2007

Willard Martin Bluhm was born February 1, 1927 in Matawah, Minnesota the son of Martin J. and Dorothy H. (Young) Bluhm. Bill attended school in Waldorf, Minnesota. Following his schooling he enlisted in the United States Army, where he proudly served his country during WWII. After the war he returned home and married Dorothy Deubler. They were united in marriage...

Rebecca Berquam

Rebecca Berquam

Oct 29, 2007

Berquam, Rebecca Anne (nee Warnsholz) age 45 of Wyoming, MN Died unexpectedly on October 29, 2007. Devoted animal lover and helper of Northwoods Humane Society. She was known as a pillar of strength for those around her and an advocate for the underdogs. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Florence Taillefer and cousin, Joseph Taillefer. She is survived...

Carl Johnson

Carl Johnson

Oct 25, 2007

Johnson, Carl V., Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather & Great-Grandfather age 90 of Forest Lake, died October 25, 2007. Preceded in death by wife of 56 years, Lorene M.; survived by children, Dennis (Betty) Johnson, Karen (Glenn) Koss, Richard (Barbara) Johnson, and Lynn Klose; nine grandchildren; many great grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Elsie Johnson and Joan Schelling; brother-in-law, Ken (Lorraine) Schelling; many nieces...

Evelyn Wizik

Evelyn Wizik

Oct 25, 2007

Evelyn L. "Evie" Wizik age 82, of Forest Lake Passed away peacefully October 25, 2007 Preceded in death by husband, Bill; siblings, Jim, Willy, Eleanor, and Orina. Evie is survived by her daughter, Roxanne (Brad) Hutar; son, Jim (fiance, Nikole Davis); granddaughters, Alycia, Connie, Leah; step-grandson, Weston; brother, Ben (Tootie); sister, Alice Saxe; and many nieces and nephews. Mass of...

Adina Cardwell

Adina Cardwell

Oct 14, 2007

Adina Cardwell, age 29, of Forest Lake died October 14, 2007. Adina was a woman of great strength and tremendous joy. She lived for God and her famly. Her life was a testimony to the goodness of the Lord. Preceded in death by grandmother, Margie Snelling; and grandfather, Donald Schminkey, Sr. She is survived by her husband, Jayson; son, Benjamin...

Theresa Schwartz

Theresa Schwartz

Oct 13, 2007

Theresa Conoryea Schwartz, age 94 of Big Marine Lake born December 16, 1912 died October 13, 2007 Preceded in death by her husband, John G., Sr. Survived by her children, Joanne Messenger of Glenwood, John G., Jr. of Maplewood, Judith McCarty of Chisago City, and Jeanne Schorn of Mounds View; 20 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; 8 great great grandchildren; brother,...

Nellie Graham

Nellie Graham

Oct 12, 2007

Nellie M. Graham, age 100, passed away October 12, 2007. Preceded in death by husband, Alexander R. Graham; brother, Arthur Ivarson; sister, Ines Farlander. She is survived by her brother, Earl Ivarson; sisters, Joan Fielder and Verna Rotegard; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Charles Carlson

Charles Carlson

Oct 11, 2007

Carlson, Charles "Charlie" age 73 of Little Canada died, Thursday, October 11, 2007 following a lengthy illness surrounded by family. Charlie was born May 25, 1934 in North Branch, Minnesota, the son of Oliver and Evelyn (Nelson) Carlson. He proudly served his country for twelve years in the United States Air Force. He is preceded in death by his beloved...

A. Radke

A. Radke

Oct 10, 2007

Radke, A. Clarence "Junior", age 80, of Hastings, passed away October 10, 2007, surrounded by his family. Preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Ann. Survived by daughter, Julie Eileen Dilley of Hastings; son, Johny Eugene of Scandia; and grandchildren, Kurt Michael Dilley, Ashley Marie & Andrea Jo Radke. Clarence was an Army Veteran of the Korean War and longtime...

Andrew DDS

Andrew DDS

Oct 6, 2007

Andrew T Morstad, DDS of Forest Lake, Minnesota Beloved husband, father, grandfather passed into the loving arms of Our Lord and Savior on October 6, 2007, at the age of 85. Survived by wife, Geneva, daughter, Jenine Carlson (Bill), son Andrew Morstad Jr. and grandsons Ryan (Amy), Christopher and Timothy (Lindsey) Carlson. Preceded in death by daughter, Noreen, and grandson,...

Malcolm Morley

Malcolm Morley

Oct 4, 2007

Malcolm M. Morley, age 81 Forest Lake Businessman Loving father and grandfather, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 4, 2007 at his home. He is preceded in death by his wife, Norma Jean; sisters, Maureen and LaVonne. Malcolm is survived by his sons, Patrick (Carol), Thomas (Sheila), Robert; daughter, Kristin (John) Trotto; ten grandchildren, nine great...

Marvin Yoder

Marvin Yoder

Oct 4, 2007

Yoder, Marvin age 74 of Wyoming went on to Paradise on October 4, 2007. If you have driven the roads near Wyoming and Forest Lake, MN chances are you know or have seen Marv with his red coat and briefcase making his way to church or town. Marvin's witness for his Lord and unique style of humor will be missed...

Hildegard Wilson

Hildegard Wilson

Sep 30, 2007

Wilson, Hildegard age 70 of Scandia died, September 30, 2007 She is preceded in death by her parents, Otto and Martha Meyer; son David Wilson. She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her including her beloved husband of 47 years William; children, Scot (Nancee), Max (Cheryl), Carla (Bradley) Ratgen; grandchildren, Ruth, Hannah, Josiah, Jessica (Jim), AnDrew,...

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