Obituaries

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...

Paul Miklas

Paul Miklas

Jun 6, 2006

Miklas, Paul Edmund July 13, 1928-June 6, 2006 Survived by his daughter Patricia; grandson Shane. Graveside Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery, Assembly Area #4

Lovelett Richnofsky

Lovelett Richnofsky

Jun 4, 2006

Richnofsky, Lovelett "Lovey" age 88 of St. Paul and Wyoming Died June 4, 2006. Preceded in death by husband, John; brothers, Lambert and Arnold. She is survived by her children, Richard (Linda) Richnofsky and Patricia (Clifford) Bedell; grandchildren, Tammy, Angie, Tim, Kristie, John; great grandchildren, Sarah, Melissa, Kayla, Katie, Devin, Bryce, Leilani, Madalyn; two brothers; five sisters; and nieces and...

Doris Olson

Doris Olson

Jun 3, 2006

Olson, Doris A. age 73 of Roseville died, Saturday, June 3, 2006 She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Lester; son Steven. She is survived by her daughter Mary Susan. Memorial Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, June 8, 2006 at Como Lutheran Church, 1376 Hoyt Avenue West, St. Paul.

Leona Klein

Leona Klein

Jun 1, 2006

Leona L. Klein (Nee Weldon) age 81 of Wyoming Died June 1, 2006 Preceded in death by her parents, five brothers, four sisters. She is survived by her husband, Joseph; daughters, Mary (Don) Krueger, Patricia (Alan) Kilian; seven grandchildren; seven great grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00am, Monday, June 5, 2006 at St. John the Baptist...

Juel Brown

Juel Brown

May 20, 2006

Juel K. Brown 80, of Scandia, MN Died May 20, 2006 He would have celebrated his 81st birthday on June 19. He was a WWII. Veteran, who proudly served on the US Submarine, Hawkbill. He is survived by his loving wife, Jacqueline; children: Barbara Haselbeck, Robert Brown, Diane (Tom) Meidl, Marianne Bryson, and Nancy (Tom) Lorey; grandchildren: Mario, Angelene, Christopher,...

Billy Rezarch

Billy Rezarch

May 20, 2006

Rezarch, Billy R. age 82 of Forest Lake died, Saturday, May 20, 2006 He is preceded in death by his parents; loving wife Mary Ann; grandson Patrick Morgan; two brothers; one sister. He is survived by his loving daughters, Kathryn (Thomas) Ryan, Patrica (James) Morgan, Beverly (Richard) Schaaf, Holly (Gregory) Dunsmore; grandchildren, Shannon (Robert), Jennifer (Will), Marno (Mike), Shawn (Julie),...

Esther Walsh

Esther Walsh

May 19, 2006

Walsh, Esther M. Walsh, age 76, of Forest Lake, passed away May 19, 2006. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; two great granchildren; sister. She is survived by her eight children and their spouses; sixteen grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; two brothers; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 23,...

Christopher Holton Sr

Christopher Holton Sr

May 12, 2006

Christopher G. Holton Sr., age 79, of Motley, Minnesota, died, Friday, May 12, 2006. Survived by children, Chris, Peggy, Patty, Penny; eight grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; brothers, Elmer, Harold; sister Margie. Graveside Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 25, 2006 at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Assembly Area 2.

David Alsaker

David Alsaker

May 11, 2006

David N. Alsaker, age 52 of North Branch formerly of Forest Lake, died, suddenly Thursday, May 11, 2006 at his home surrounded by his family. David was employed for many years as a weigher at Elevator T with General Mills. He will be forever remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, son and brother. He is preceded in death by...

Kim Grimes

Kim Grimes

May 10, 2006

Kim R. Grimes, age 51, of Forest Lake Passed away peacefully after a courageous fight with colon cancer. Preceded in death by father, Donald; uncles, Gerald Oscar Anderson and Richard Grimes. He is survived by his children Michael, Kim "Kitty", Samantha "Sammy"; mother, Dorothy Grimes; and two faithful dogs. He worked with several financial institutions most recently as Branch Operations...

Marilyn Turi

Marilyn Turi

Apr 30, 2006

Marilyn (Ehmke) Turi, age 74, of Chisago City enjoyed life to the fullest, but died April 30, 2006 after a battle with lung cancer. She was born February 9, 1932 to John S. and Marquerite (Och) Peschel in St. Paul, Minnesota. She is preceded in death by her husband Frank Turi. Survived by son, Billy Ehmke; sister, Lucille Grosinger; brother,...

Karl Behm

Karl Behm

Apr 30, 2006

Karl F. Behm,age 100, of Lino Lakes. Preceded in death by parents, Charles & Teckla Behm; and brother, Richard. Survived by nephew, Curt (Audrey) Behm; niece, Sharon (Dean) Miller; great niece, Diana (Chris) Skoog; great nephew, Scott (Terry) Miller; great great nephews, Ben & Alex. Funeral Service 11 AM, Wednesday, May 3, 2006, INCARNATION LUTHERAN CHURCH, 4880 Hodgson Rd., Shoreview....

Mary Bracht

Mary Bracht

Apr 27, 2006

Mary McHugh Bracht, age 73,of Forest Lake, passed away on April 27, 2006, after being diagnosed with cancer. Preceded in death by husband, Paul; daughter, Julie; parents, Frank & Irene McHugh; nephew, Brendan McHugh. Survived by children, Jeff (Becky); Natalie (Chuck) Fitzpatrick, James "Diz", Elizabeth; grandchildren, Jennifer, Joshua, and Sarah; brothers, Gene (Patricia) McHugh, Gerald (Geraldine) McHugh, Jim (Dorothy) McHugh;...

Gail Borchert

Gail Borchert

Apr 18, 2006

Borchert, Gail C. age 60 died, Tuesday, April 18, 2006 She is preceded in death by her father John J. White; father in law Donald Borchert. She will be greatly missed by her husband George; children, Yvette (Dan) Marthaler, Christina (Irvin "Skip") Cleland Jr.; granchildren, Justin and Alexis Cleland, Lane Marthaler; mother Delphine White; siblings, Jackie Helms, Cherie (Kenny) Grimes,...

Ramona Nechkash

Ramona Nechkash

Apr 17, 2006

Ramona G. Nechkash, age 76 of Wyoming, MN, died April 17, 2006. Ramona was born July 11, 1929 in the Welsh Settlement near Rewey, WI to Orville and Nina (Stacey) Hughes. She was united in marriage to Daniel Burdette Nechkash on July 1, 1947. Ramona was an avid volunteer for Fairview Lakes Medical Center and a member of St. Paul...

Wendell West

Wendell West

Apr 14, 2006

Wendell Gilbert West, age 89, of Wyoming, died Friday, April 14, 2006. He was born May 25, 1916 to Roy & Verna West in Fulda, MN. Preceded in death by infant sons, Jackie Allen & Glen Allen; siblings, Marion, Glen and Irma. Wendell is survived by his wife of 64 years, Shirley; children, Marie (Donavan) Hanson, Jim (Dorothy); Dave (Cathy),...

Donald Eagan

Donald Eagan

Apr 8, 2006

Donald J. Eagan, age 79, of Chisago City, MN, died, Saturday, April 8, 2006. Donald was born April 28, 1926, the son of Raymond and Emily (Burket) Eagan. He is retired from Northern Pacific Railroad. He is survived by his wife Delores; son Don (Sarah); grandchildren, Jessica, Eric, Mark; sister March Sauvageau. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at...

Tom Leonard

Tom Leonard

Apr 5, 2006

Tom Leonard, age 67, of Forest Lake, died unexpectedly while traveling April 5, 2006. Preceded in death by parents, Tom & Sophie Leonard of Melville. Survived by loving wife of 46 years, Ann; children, Wade (Debby), Lori (Burnell) Olson, Thomas (Donna); ten grandchildren; one great granddaughter; brothers, Jerry (Janet), Mark (Joann), and John (Joanne). Tom was a retired carpenter and...

William Jarpey

William Jarpey

Apr 3, 2006

Jarpey, William "Bill" age 39 Loving Husband, Father, Son died, April 3, 2006 at his home in Ham Lake, MN He is survived by his wife Sharon (Stendahl) Jarpey, his five year old son Joshua Ryan Jarpey; his eighteen moth old daughter Anna Kathryn Jarpey; parents, Leland and June Jarpey; brothers, Brian and Jake; many other close family and friends....