Obituaries

Eugene Guttsen

Eugene Guttsen

May 14, 2007

Eugene "Gene" Guttsen, age 75, of Forest Lake, died May 14, 2007 from complications of Alzheimer's. Gene was born April 7, 1932 to Eilert and Pearl (Johnson) Guttsen in Minneapolis. Preceded in death by his parents and sister, Marilynn Fertch. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Joyce; daughter, Kerri (Randy) Johnson; son, Kenneth (Sue); grandchildren, Chantel...

Lucille Lundquist

Lucille Lundquist

May 13, 2007

Lundquist, Lucille M., age 97, formerly of Cambridge passed away on Mother's Day at Hillcrest/Golden Living Care Center. Preceded in death by husband, Midell "Mush"; son, Thomas; sisters, Pearl and Mildred. Survived by daughters, Diane (Neil) Crews of Bradenton, FL, Sally Dahl (Larry Smieja) of Cambridge; sons, Mike Ryden of Mpls., and Dennis Lundquist of Rochester; grandchildren, Pam (Peter) Nelson;...

Helen Erickson

Helen Erickson

May 9, 2007

Erickson, Helen L. (Lief) Age 88 of Edina MN. Born in Forest Lake, MN . Preceded in death by parents Andrew and Anna Erickson and four brothers, three of whom died in their nineties. Survived by five nephews and nieces and families. Died on May 9, 2007 at Edina Care Center after many years of declining health. Helen attended Public...

Ruth Hjort

Ruth Hjort

May 4, 2007

Ruth Emelie Dahlberg Hjort, age 96 of Stacy, died Friday, May 4, 2007. Ruth was born January 20, 1911 in St. Paul. She was the youngest of 11 children of Andrew and Petra Nelli Dahlberg. Her father was one of the founders of Coon Lake Covenant Church that was built on the Dahlberg farm. Ruth was 16 years old when...

Stanley Palmer

Stanley Palmer

Apr 27, 2007

Palmer, Stanley V., age 88, of Forest Lake, formerly of New Brighton, died peacefully April 27, 2007. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mildred; sister, Elaine Reitz; brothers, Kenneth, Paul and Ralph; half sisters, Minnie Hammergren and Esther Parsons. Stanley is survived by his wife, Alda; daughters, Linda Palmer, Mary Palmer, Karen (Ronald) Larson, Sharon (Gary) Hanson;...

Robert Harrington

Robert Harrington

Apr 21, 2007

Robert "Bob" E. Harrington, age 76,of St. Paul, formerly of Linwood Township passed away at home on Saturday, April 21, 2007. Bob was born July 23, 1930 in St. Paul, Minnesota the son of Robert C. and Lillian (Thelin) Harrington. He was a longtime NSP employee. He is preceded in death by his wife Dolores; son Craig. He is survived...

Cecilia Vanderheyden

Cecilia Vanderheyden

Apr 12, 2007

Vanderheyden, Cecilia C. age 77 of Forest Lake died April 12, 2007 in her home surrounded by family. Loving Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Preceded in death by beloved husband, Joseph. She is survived by her sons, Larry and Don (Bob Bulger); daughters, Jean Krambeer (Tom Costanzo), Joan (Steve) Stemig, Mary (Chris) Wolter, Karen (Russ) Ackerman; grandchildren, Cassandra, Lindsay, Melissa,...

Lawrence Rainer

Lawrence Rainer

Apr 9, 2007

Lawrence Martin "Larry" Rainer, Age 81, lifelong Forest Lake Resident, passed away April 9, 2007 surrounded by his family. Preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Laurel; children, Larry K. (Diane), Richard (Jean), Martin, Laurie Wach, William, Rose Dahlin (Jim Gebhard), Rita (Richard Bielawski) Rainer; 17 grandchildren; 15...

Charles Seng Jr

Charles Seng Jr

Apr 8, 2007

Charles E. Seng Jr. age 31 of Shafer He will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved him including his beloved wife Lorilee Seng (nee Gamboni); children, Bryce and Grace; father and step mother Charles and Jane Seng; mother and step father Theresa and Walt Yeoman; grandmother Theresa Sauers; sister and brother in law Laura Godfrey and Toby...

William King Jr

William King Jr

Apr 7, 2007

William "Bill" King Jr. age 61 of Forest Lake died, Saturday April 7, 2007 Bill was the owner of Doran-King Garage for 40 years. He was also a devoted MN Wild Fan. He is preceded in death by his mother Vivian. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years Laurie; children, Julie, Thomas (Nicole), Daniel (Melissa), Timothy (Laura),...

Donna Lodien

Donna Lodien

Apr 2, 2007

Donna Lodien, age 58 of Scandia, died April 2, 2007. She was born on May 17, 1948 to David and Evelyn (Bjorklund) Borgstrom in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Donna was a longtime employee of Williams Steel. She is preceded in death by her brother, Wayne Borgstrom; and mother, Evelyn. Survived by husband, Scott; children, Jeff Boynton and Kimberly Boynton and fiance Rod...

Julia Elliott

Julia Elliott

Mar 31, 2007

Julia Anne Elliott of Lake Elmo, died March 31 at age 76. Julia was the beloved daughter of the late Evelyn and Leo Elliott of Forest Lake and sister of her late siblings, Ralph Elliott of Pine City and Bernadette Ferres Shaffer of Sarasota, FL. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Kathy Elliott from Pine City, and many nieces, nephews,...

Lawrence Nelson

Lawrence Nelson

Mar 26, 2007

Lawrence, "Larry" Nelson was born January 1st, 1925 to Nels and Rachel Nelson in Bruno, MN. He worked the logging camps and railroad in Northern Minnesota starting at the age of 14. He then did road construction from Hickley to Renville, MN. After various jobs he went into over the road trucking. He worked for Indianhead for 25 years until...

Karen Larsson)

Karen Larsson)

Mar 22, 2007

Karen Finklea (nee Larsson) age 40 of Forest Lake formerly of N. St. Paul Passed away Thursday, March 22, 2007 surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with Huntington's Disease. She is preceded in death by her father Carl and brother Thomas. She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her including her daughters, Nichole...

Ruth Callies

Ruth Callies

Mar 21, 2007

Callies, Ruth M. age 87 of Forest Lake died March 21, 2007 Ruth was a member of Grace Alliance Church in Forest Lake. She is preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Annie (Becker) Cayler; husband, Walter; grandson, Terrill; two brothers; two sisters. She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her including her sons, James...

Seward Parker, Jr

Seward Parker, Jr

Mar 18, 2007

Parker, Seward Jr. "Ace", age 83, of Scandia, went home to be with the Lord March 18, 2007. Preceded in death by first wife, Ruth; son, Ray; and parents, Seward Sr. & Bertha. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; children, Jane (Robert) Corey, Tom (Lynnda), Peter (Dawn), stepsons, David (Patty) Anderson, Jim (Wendy) Anderson; stepdaughters, Valerie (Gordy) Minnichsoffer, Carol...

Floy Martinson

Floy Martinson

Mar 17, 2007

Floy Annette Martinson (nee Palmquist), age 82 of Forest Lake, passed away March 17, 2007. Preceded in death by loving husband of 54 years, Lyle; sisters, Leone Erickson, Gloria Palmquist; and brother, LeRoy Palmquist. Survived by her adoring children, Linda (Jim) Kuitu, Pamela Martinson, Debra (Jack) Willcoxen, Renee (Jay) Coleman, Lyle Jr. "Bud" (Margaret), Jodi (Trent Travis) Lindeberg; ten grandsons;...

Como Pontliana

Como Pontliana

Mar 12, 2007

Como Thomas Pontliana formerly of Duluth, MN Passed away March 12, 2007 at the age of 53 Preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Ella Pontliana. Survived by his son, Andrew Thomas, age 9, of Lindstrom, Minnesota. He leaves behind a host of friends and family in Minnesota, Texas, Georgia and France. Memorial Service 6:00 p.m., Friday, March 16,...

Carol Richert

Carol Richert

Mar 11, 2007

Richert, Carol L. age 69 of Forest Lake Beloved Mom, Grandma Left this world on Sunday, March 11, 2007 to be with the love of her life, her beloved Jerry. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband Jerry; granddog Chopper. She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her including her children, Deborah...

Blanche Maurer

Blanche Maurer

Mar 11, 2007

Maurer, Blanche D., age 69, of Forest Lake Passed away peacefully March 11, surrounded by her family. She was born April 4, 1937 in Beroun, Minnesota to Frank and Adeline (Greenow) Pocta. She was preceded in death by her parents and grandson, Lucas Boyer. She is survived by husband of 50 years, Hank Sr. and their children, Cheri Evgen, Trudy...

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