Obituaries

Raymond Bergerson

Raymond Bergerson

Jul 13, 2006

Raymond A. Bergerson Age 93 World War II Veteran Forest Lake Died peacefully on July 13th. Preceded in death by wife of 47 years, Lue; brother Willard; will be sadly missed by sisters Eleanor and Lois; children Garnet (Betty), Lynn (Leslie), Neil, Ned (Libby); grandsons, great-grandsons, nieces, nephews and many friends. Veteran of Normandy and Battle of the Bulge; Past...

Sigrid Olson

Sigrid Olson

Jul 12, 2006

Sigrid A. (Johnson) Olson of Forest Lake, formerly of Harris, age 90, passed away July 12, 2006 at Fairview Lakes Medical Center in Wyoming. Sigrid was born June 17, 1916 in North Branch township to Algot and Anna (Mohl) Johnson. she married Oscar Olson in 1935. To this union three children were born. A loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother,...

Arlys Larson

Arlys Larson

Jul 12, 2006

Larson, Arlys Kay, age 64, formerly of Forest Lake and St. Paul, MN, passed away July 12, 2006 in San Diego, CA after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born October 4, 1941 to Louis & Hazel (Miller) Lemke in St. Paul, MN. Arlys received her B.S. in Elementary Education from MN State University, Mankato in 1962. She...

Joseph Vodonik

Joseph Vodonik

Jul 9, 2006

Joseph L. Vodonik PhD., age 89, of Arden Hills and native son of Chisholm, passed away peacefully at his daughter's home, surrounded by his family on July 9, 2006. Preceded in death by parents, Mary & Joseph Vodovnik; brother, Jim; grandson, Bryan; and nephew, Mark Vodonick. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Leona; children, Linda E. (Patrick)...

Brian Grahn

Brian Grahn

Jul 8, 2006

Brian Grahn, age 42 of Forest Lake, passed away suddenly July 8, 2006. Preceded in death by his wife, Bobbie; mother, Beverly; and step-mother, Jeannette. He is survived by his children, Sara & Brandon; father, Gil; siblings, Nancy Failos, Dale (Louise) Grahn, Tom (Anita) Grahn; step-siblings, Nadine (Wayne) Schoenoheider, Greg (Karen) McDonald, Teresa (Rick) Werber, Michelle Field, Barbara (Joe) Gebhardt....

Kyle DelValle

Kyle DelValle

Jul 5, 2006

Kyle Robert DelValle, 5 days old, passed away peacefully at home in the arms of his parents on July 5, 2006. Preceded in death by brother, Angelo; grandfather, Robert Smith; great grandpas, Robert Flaherty and Pete DelValle. He is survived by his parents, Peter and Jeanelle of Chisago City; brother, Zachery; grandparents, Beverly DelValle, Vern and Maureen Hendrickson; great grandparents,...

Gwen Hogan

Gwen Hogan

Jul 5, 2006

Gwen Nadine Hogan Hogan, Gwen Nadine age 42 of Forest Lake. My best friend passed away July 5, 2006. She loved her children, served her God, and ran her race. Proceeded in death by her father, Albert Perkins and sister Deborah Perkins (Wilkins). Grandparents Louis and Helen Rogers. Gwen is survived by her husband; Tim Hogan and sons Mathew, Jordan...

George Belland

George Belland

Jul 3, 2006

Belland, George E. age 66 of Little Canada Died July 3, 2006. He is preceded in death by infant daughter Michelle. He is survived by children,Cathy (Bernie) Welage, Matt (Molly), Mark; granchildren, Jennifer (Dustin) Brennan, Kim, Joshua, David, Matt, Maggie, Kait, Cassie, Mitchell, Connor; great grandchildren, Ethan, Olivia, Alexis, Madison and Kenzie; six siblings; many nieces and nephews. Mass of...

Liza Ann Sr

Liza Ann Sr

Jun 30, 2006

Liza Leigh Ann Srock age 44 of Scandia passed away unexpectedly, Friday, June 30, 2006. Liza was a loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and friend. She loved her life on the family farm and strived to make others happy with her infectious smile. Her love of people and animals was always evident, particularly in her volunteer work with the Humane...

Leslie Baxter

Leslie Baxter

Jun 27, 2006

Leslie Baxter, age 86 of Forest Lake, died, Tuesday, June 27, 2006 at Birchwood Health Care Center. Leslie proudly served our country during WWII when he enlisted in the United States Navy. He farmed in the Forest Lake area for over 50 years. He will be remembered for his love of woodworking and gardening. He is preceded in death by...

Arthur Westphall

Arthur Westphall

Jun 25, 2006

Arthur A. "Bud" Westphall, age 70, of Stacy, passed away June 25, 2006 after a courageous battle with lung disease. Preceded in death by grandson, Jason Hagen. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Shirley; children, Donna (Paul) Mahowald, January (Paul) Ahmann, Jim (Cindy) Westphall, Ruth Hagen (Gary), Ray Westphall, Peggy (Greg) Peltier, Mike (Teresa) Westphall, Dawn (Donnie)...

Donald Bloomberg

Donald Bloomberg

Jun 24, 2006

Donald Allen Bloomberg, age 53, of Mpls. and Milltown, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully June 24, 2006. Preceded in death by father, David; brother, Lawrence; grandparents, Evelyn & Lawrence Truelson; and niece Shelly Leuwer. He is survived by his sons, Derrick and Christopher; mother, Phyllis; sister, Carol (Jerry) Sizer; sister-in-law, Jenny (Tom) Riley; nephews, David (Brenda) Leuwer, Chad (Maria) Bloomberg; niece,...

Marjorie Gebhard

Marjorie Gebhard

Jun 24, 2006

Marjorie A. Gebhard, age 93, Loving Mother, Grandmother, & Great Grandmother, of Forest Lake, died June 24, 2006. Preceded in death by her husband, Raymond C.; son, Michael C.; six brothers; and 4 sisters. Survived by her daughter, Donna (Eugene) Kirchoff; grandson, Brad (Kris); great granddaughters, Lauryn and Nicole; six step-grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Memorial service...

Roberta Grahn

Roberta Grahn

Jun 23, 2006

Roberta J. "Bobbie", age 37, of Forest Lake, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on June 23, 2006. Preceded in death by her parents, Richard & Margaret Mason; grandparents; and cousin, Dale Nesdahl. She is survived by her husband, Brian; children, Sara and Brandon; siblings, Joe (Barb) Gebhardt, Julie Virra, John Gebhardt, Eddie (Laura) Deputy, Annie Deputy, Jerry Deputy; twin...

Gilbert Wathen

Gilbert Wathen

Jun 23, 2006

Gilbert Wathen, age 95, of Forest Lake & Mora, passed away on June 23, 2006 in Pine City. He was born in La Rue County Buffalo, Kentucky on April 7, 1911 to Fred and Mary Wathen. He lived at Buffalo, Kentucky and at the age of 6 moved to Aurelia, Iowa later moving to Superior, Iowa. Gilbert was married to...

Karen Heinsohn

Karen Heinsohn

Jun 22, 2006

Karen Heinsohn, age 67, of Forest Lake died, Thursday, June 22, 2006. She is survived by her children, Rick (Stephanie) Woehl, Pam (Jeff) LaFontaine, Jeff (Terry) Woehl, Teresa (Gary) Kunshier, Mike (Kim) Woehl; grandchildren, Lacy, Chad, Tiffany, Krystal, Cassie, Adam, Josh, Jessica, Nicole, Felicia, Brenden, Evan; great grandchildren, Kayla, Anna; sister Nan (Rod) Miller. Memorial Services will be held at...

Dr. Edward Ciriacy

Dr. Edward Ciriacy

Jun 21, 2006

Dr. Edward W. Ciriacy, 82 died June 21, 2006, at his home in Lino Lakes, MN., surrounded by loved ones. Preceded in death by parents William and Elizabeth Ciriacy, and faithful companions Duke, Irish and Mr. Lucky. Survived by loving wife Norma; children, Adele "Sparkie" Ciriacy, Jr., Dr. Edward "Ted" W. Ciriacy, Jr. (Peggy), Deborah Ciriacy, Melissa (Jed) Ruberto, Timothy...

Marian Mike

Marian Mike

Jun 19, 2006

Mike, Marian L. age 88 of Forest Lake died, Monday, June 19, 2006 She is survived by her husband John; children, Diane (Roy) Rueb, Darrell Thurnbeck; step-son Tom (Diann) Mike; step-daughter in law Bonnie Mike; fifteen grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; sister Lorraine Henderson; brother Robert (Jeannine) Picha. She is preceded in death by her step-son Gerald Mike. Mass of Christian...

LeRoy Rudquist

LeRoy Rudquist

Jun 13, 2006

LeRoy Bernard Rudquist, 73 of Forest Lake, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 13, 2006. He was born October 13, 1932 in Rush City, MN to Gust and Esther (Peterson) Rudquist. He grew up on the family farm attending the McKay School and Rush City High School. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean...

Jeffred Leighton

Jeffred Leighton

Jun 11, 2006

Leighton, Jeffred W., age 82, recently of Wyoming. He was born March. 28, 1924 in Crosby, MN and died June 11, 2006 in the Margaret S. Parmly Residence. Survived by his loving wife; Arleen; sons, Jeffred Jr., John (Nancy), Danny; daughters, Carol (Jim Smith) Muncil, Maureen Muncil; five grandchildren; and brother, David (Fran. Memorial Service, Monday, June 19, 2006, MARGARET...

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