Obituaries

Thomas Doherty

Thomas Doherty

Jul 5, 2007

Thomas E. Doherty Decorated Air Force Veteran of Forest Lake, died peacefully at home on July 5, 2007. Preceded in death by step-son, Danny DePonti. He is survived by his wife Kay (DePonti) Doherty; brother John (Lorraine), sisters-in-law, Margaret, Elizabeth; brother-in-law, Bill; many other relatives and friends. An Air Force Veteran, Sr. Master Sgt. Doherty completed 40 years of active...

Brian Ammerman

Brian Ammerman

Jun 29, 2007

Brian Ammerman Beloved Son, Brother, Grandson age 14 of Chisago City, formerly of Lino Lakes Student at Chisago Lakes Middle School passed away tragically, Friday, June 29, 2007 He was greeted in heaven by his Grandpa Jim and Grandma Margaret Swanson; Uncle Mark Jamme; Great Grandpa Feeney. He will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved him including...

Robert Ferrise

Robert Ferrise

Jun 28, 2007

Robert G. Ferrise age 84 of North Branch formerly of East Side of St. Paul died, June 28, 2007 Robert was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother. He is survived by his wife Marie and several nieces, nephews, other extended family and close friends; Joe Tangsley, Herby Lund, David & JoaAnne Morris and Colleen Crosby; all from...

Devon Thomas

Devon Thomas

Jun 27, 2007

Devon Amonte Jon Thomas age 2 months Beloved son of Tracy Wosika and Aaron Thomas, grandson of Dave and Kelly Wosika; nephew of Ben Wosika; will be dearly missed by several other family and friends. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 30, 2007 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Visitation will...

Velma Flemino

Velma Flemino

Jun 27, 2007

Flemino, Velma M. Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother Age 93 Passed away peacefully in her home with loving family members June 27. Velma is preceded in death by husband Peter; sisters, Ruby Vogel, Violet Mandel; brothers, Harvey and Wallace Burrill; sons, Richard and Dennis Flemino. She is survived by daughter, Roxanne (Tom) Ketcham; sons, Reginald, Daniel and Donald (Mercy); grandchildren,...

Anna Gessner

Anna Gessner

Jun 26, 2007

Anna Mae Gessner (nee Dupre), age 72, of Forest Lake, Devoted wife and mother of seven, died peacefully June 26, 2007 surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by her parents, Philip & Bess Dupre; brothers, Donald, Russell, and Wayne. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Richard; children, Carla Halverson, Daniel (Barbara) Gessner, Nadine Gessner, Diane Petersen,...

Barbara Harrer

Barbara Harrer

Jun 19, 2007

Harrer, Barbara J. age 74 of Forest Lake Beloved Mother, Grandma and Great Grandma Past employee of Waldoch Conversion and Forest Lake School District. Preceded in death by husband, Carl; daughter-in-law, Terri; brother, Richard W. Ball. Survived by children, Susan (Gordy) Skorseth, Scott and Tom; grandchildren, Jeffrey (Tamara) Ubl, Chad (Val) Ubl, Brian Skorseth, Jeremy (Lisa) Harrer, Jennifer Harrer, Laura...

Edward Locke

Edward Locke

Jun 18, 2007

Edward Eli Locke, age 66, of Scandia, died from cancer on June 18, 2007. Preceded in death by his parents, Sam & Lucille; brothers, Wallace Hillman and Fred Locke. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Margie; children, John (Roberta), Christine, Mallory (Mike) Merchlewitz, Jason (Sara), David; grandchildren, Holland, Madison, Sam, Evan, Hailey, Alayna; special nephew, Bill...

Robert Geving

Robert Geving

Jun 17, 2007

Robert C. Geving age 67, formerly of Isanti died, Sunday, June 17, 2007 at his home Robert proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1958-1961. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Judith (Benson) Geving; brothers, Richard, Herbert, Gerald. He will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved him including his children,...

Dorothy Hanson

Dorothy Hanson

Jun 17, 2007

Dorothy E. Hanson, age 85 of Wyoming, died, Sunday, June 17, 2007 at her home. She is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Madge (Hurst) Cone; sons, Jerome and Duane; grandson Michael; great grandsons Derek and Andrew; brother Stan. She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her including her beloved husband of 70 years...

Jack Robertson

Jack Robertson

Jun 16, 2007

Jack D. Robertson age 80 of Grand Portage formerly of Forest Lake died, Saturday, June 16, 2007 Jack was proud to serve his country during WWII, he was also a longtime postal employee serving the Forest Lake and Hugo areas. He is preceded in death by one sister; one brother; son in law Randy Hughes. He will be dearly missed...

Walter Laske

Walter Laske

Jun 10, 2007

Laske, Walter G., age 68 of Forest Lake, MN Passed away Sunday, June 10, 2006. Preceded in death by his father, Garry; Sisters, Diane Duffield and Janice Thalacker. He is survived by his mother, Luella Laske of Fargo; children, Cindy Oldenburg of Ham Lake, MN, Jeffrey, Kristi Biedler, Laurie Laske, and Michael; brother, David of Fargo; nine grandchildren; and two...

Chareen Gamboni

Chareen Gamboni

Jun 10, 2007

Chareen Gamboni (nee Fitzgerald) age 77, of Hugo, died June 10, 2007. Preceded in death by husband, Martin. She is survived by her children, Tom "Butch" (Mary), Wendi Pfingsten, Roger, and Bruce (Debbie); sister, Gerry Terry; 9 grandchildren; and 7 great grandchildren. Memorial Service 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake....

Myrle Bruette

Myrle Bruette

Jun 6, 2007

Myrle H. Bruette, age 91 1/2/1916 - 6/05//2007 of Scandia Preceded in death by her husband, Franklin; sister, Eleanor Koch; and parents, Albert & Sadie Arkman. She is survived by her brother, Bertram Arkman; foster son, James Barne; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Memorial service 11:00 am, Friday, June 15, 2007 at Elim Lutheran Church 20971 Olinda Trail, Scandia....

Laura Rostvold

Laura Rostvold

Jun 4, 2007

Rostvold, Laura age 90 of Stacy died, Monday, June 4, 2007 She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Martin; six sisters; two brothers. She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her including her children, Richard (Trish) Rostvold, Barb (Frank) Jusczak; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, family and...

Douglas Horton

Douglas Horton

Jun 3, 2007

Douglas "G8R" Horton, age 46 of North Branch, left for the big ride in the sky on June 3, 2007 surrounded by his family and friends. Preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Ellen Just and beloved dog, Patches. He is survived by his loving wife, Patty; daughter, Heather Heard; grandsons, DylanPatrick and Quinton; brother-in-law, Richard (Susanne) Just; his pug, Ebony;...

Beverly Tye

Beverly Tye

May 23, 2007

Beverly Tye, age 30 of Shafer, Minnesota, formerly of Leesburg, Virginia, died, Wednesday, May 23, 2007. Beverly worked as a nurse at the Birthing Inn at the Loudon Hospital, Lansdowne, Virginia prior to moving to Minnesota. She is preceded in death by her sister Debbie; paternal grandparents, William Earl and Covy Love Jenkins; maternal grandparents, Carl William Langston and Eva...

Francis Schwartz

Francis Schwartz

May 23, 2007

Francis J. Schwartz, Sr. Age 85 of St. Paul March 4, 1922 - May 23, 2007 Beloved Husband, Father, Grandpa & Great Grandpa who left a legacy of faith, strength and total commitment to his family. Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by parents and seven siblings. Survived by his wife of 64 years, Gracie;...

Oscar Nicklason

Oscar Nicklason

May 18, 2007

Oscar Peter Nicklason age 78 of Forest Lake formerly of Lindstrom Died, Friday, May 18, 2007 He is preceded in death by his siblings, Ellen, Toni, Verna, David, Edgar, Otto, Gordon, Melvin. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years Merriam; children, Gail Nicklason (Carl Peikert Jr.), William Nicklason (Cathy Beil), Leland Nicklason; grandchildren, Angela Nicklason, Joseph Schuneman;...

Jacquelyn Smith

Jacquelyn Smith

May 16, 2007

Smith, Jacquelyn J. age 76 of May Township Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother entered into eternal life on May 16, 2007. Jackie was born on April 6, 1931 in Jackson, Michigan to James and Marjorie Smith. She attended Jackson Senior High School where she met her future husband, Larry Smith. They were married on August. 27, 1950 in Jackson, Michigan....

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