Obituaries

Dale Kulzer

Jul 27, 2021

Dale E. Kulzer, age 80, of Forest Lake, MN, passed peacefully on July 27, 2021. Dale was born January 24, 1941, in Osceola, WI. He graduated from Osceola High School in 1959 and enlisted in the Navy. He served in the Pacific aboard the USS Gregory until discharged from active duty in 1963, then served in the Naval Reserve...

Dar Fraley

Jul 24, 2021

Dar Fraley, age 75, of Forest Lake, Minnesota died peacefully on Saturday, July 24, 2021.  A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Sunday, August 1, 2021 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.  Friends are invited to join the...

Russell Eastburn

Jul 17, 2021

Russell Logan Eastburn, age 64, died peacefully on July 17, 2021 at home.

Russ touched many lives through his sports photography, music, interaction with AA and his love for being with people. Russ was a proud member of the US Navy.

He is preceded in death by his father, Russell; mother, Vickie; sister, Lynette; and...

Geneva Morstad

Jul 11, 2021

Geneva Morstad, 98, passed away on July 11, 2021 from a short battle with cancer. Up until a few days before she passed she still got on her knees to pray reflecting her passion and energy for Christ which were infectious to everyone she knew. She used her talents as an artist and author to evangelize the Good News...

Agnes Swanberg

Jul 11, 2021

Agnes (Holstad) Swanberg, age 95 of Stacy, Minnesota, died peacefully on Sunday, July 11, 2021.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Gordon; parents, Olaf and Alma (Rotberg) Holstad.  She is survived by her son, Gordon "Doni" Donald Swanberg; many family and friends.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 17, 2021...

Kelly Morris-Pitts

Jul 10, 2021

It would be wrong to say that Kelly lost her battle because she never stopped fighting. She always gave it one more day. Kelly had a laugh that was contagious, a personality that was outrageous. If she wasn’t watching your kids, she was doing your hair. She cared and loved everyone more than they ever knew. She loved her...

Betty Selz

Jul 8, 2021

Betty Jane Selz died on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at the age of 96 with her daughter at her side.

Betty was born in Rhinelander, Wisconsin on March 27, 1925 to Henry and Bertha (Blossy) Gay.  She was a life-long resident of Rhinelander until recent years.  She graduated from Rhinelander High School in 1943.  She worked at...

Wallace "Wally" Anderson

Jul 5, 2021

Wallace “Wally” Anderson, age 86, of Forest Lake, passed away at home in his sleep on July 5th, 2021.  Wally was born to Spencer and Mary on February 1, 1935.  He was a lifelong resident of Forest Lake and a longtime semi driver.  Wally loved spending time with his family and friends.  He liked fishing, hunting, four wheeling, camping and...

Jennifer Andersen

Jul 5, 2021

Jennifer Marie Andersen (Rodriguez) and infant daughter, Jasmine Jean McNair

Jennifer Marie Andersen, age 39 of Hugo, Minnesota, passed away on July 5, 2021 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis from COVID-19 complications.  While hospitalized, Jennifer’s daughter, Jasmine Jean McNair, came into the world the evening of July 4, 2021 stillborn due to COVID-19 complications.  Jennifer was...

Mary Meehan

Jul 3, 2021

Mary Meehan, age 66, of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on July 3, 2021, after a short battle with metastatic melanoma.

She is preceded in death by husband, Michael; parents, John and Margaret; brother, Thomas; and sister, Laura Ann.  Survived by children, Katie (Zach), Nick (Kayla); grandchildren, Wyatt, Theron, Harper, Finnley; siblings, Dan...

Wendi Pfingsten

Jul 1, 2021

Wendi Pfingsten, age 70, passed away on July 1, 2021.

A graveside service will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, June 3, 2022, at St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Hugo, MN.

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Francis "Fran" Schlaeger Jr.

Jul 1, 2021

Francis “Fran” W. Schlaeger Jr., age 80, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died peacefully while surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, July 1, 2021.  Fran was born September 22, 1940 in Minneapolis, Minnesota the son of Francis W. and Thelma (Reisinger) Schlaeger Sr.   Fran was a proud graduate of Forest Lake High School, Class of 1958. The friendships he...

Robert Pohlen

Jun 23, 2021

Robert James Pohlen, age 37 of Forest Lake, MN passed away in his home on June 23, 2021.   He is preceded in death by his grandparents; Frank and Michele Langer and Edith Durant. Survived by loving parents, Dan and Kathie Pohlen, his favorite (and only) sister, Samantha Pohlen, his aunts and uncles, Kristin (Chris and nephew Barrett) Beckwith, Jason...

Darlene Guertin

Jun 23, 2021

Darlene J. Guertin, age 84, formerly of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died peacefully on Wednesday, June 23, 2021. Darlene was preceded in death by her husband, Rollin “Rollie”.  She is survived by her daughter, Joy (Brian) Behnke; grandchildren, Mike LaValla, Jennifer LaValla; brother, Dave Kammerer; other family and friends.  A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August...

Ted Edstrom

Jun 22, 2021

Ted L. Edstrom, age 70, of Circle Pines, died Tuesday, June 22, 2021.  He is preceded in death by his wife, Nancy.  He is survived by his children, Troy, Shane, Crystal; grandchildren, AJ, Sierria, Leo, Dominick.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, June 28, 2021 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest...

Edward Hein

Jun 17, 2021

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Edward Hein, age 74, of Chisago City, passed away on June 17, 2021.  He was born to...

Cliff Vosburg

Jun 9, 2021

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Clifford “Cliff” John Vosburg, age 49, of Ham Lake, MN passed away tragically on June 9, 2021....

Kenneth "Ken" McIntosh

Jun 7, 2021

Kenneth “Ken” McIntosh, age 82, of Columbus, took his last breath on June 7th, 2021, after suffering from a stroke May 7th, 2021. Ken was born May 29th, 1939 in West St. Paul. Being born during the great depression shaped Ken’s future years with a lifetime of frugality that bordered on cheap. Although he enjoyed nice things, he wore...

Kathleen “Corby” Hebrink

Jun 2, 2021

Kathleen “Corby” Hebrink, age 81, of Avon Park, Florida was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin January 30th, 1940 to Joe and Mildred Corbett, and went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, June 2nd, 2021.  Corby proceeded to grow up in Redwood Falls, MN.  She is survived by her sons, Tim (Kay) Hebrink - Scandia, MN, Dick Hebrink - North Branch, MN; grand-daughter, Michelle (Phil)...

Elizabeth "Libby" Jeschke

May 28, 2021

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Elizabeth J. “Libby” Jeschke, age 29, of Scandia, Minnesota...