Obituaries

Mar 6, 2019

James (Jim) Broede, passed away at his home in Forest Lake on March 5, 2019. He was 83.  He is preceded in death by his wife, Jeanne Broede; son, Jack Meline; grandson, Josh Meline and his parents, EG and Blanche Gruner.  He is survived by his beloved fiancé, Maria Cristina Sedda; sister Barbara Berg; stepdaughter, Marianne Meline Johnson (Robert);...

Feb 28, 2019

Leander Ray Eggen, age 59, of Isanti, Minnesota was pronounced deceased, of natural causes, on March 4th, 2019. He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on May 19th, 1959 toBetty Ann (Gossen) Unger and Leander Bernard Eggen.

Lee owned his own painting company. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Lee was never the type of person to sit...

Feb 28, 2019

Charles "Dan" Edward Marx of Scandia, MN met the Lord on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at the age of 92 years old.  He is now at peace with his wife, Margaret of 60 years.  Dan was born November 22, 1926 to George and Evelyn Marx in St. Paul, Minnesota. Dan is survived by children, Matthew (Sue) Marx, Sandra (Robert)...

Feb 27, 2019

Stephen Lloyd Langlie passed away unexpectedly on February 27, 2019 at his home.  He was born on April 30, 1933 in Waseca County, Minnesota. Stephen was the first child of Lloyd J. Langlie and Ila O. (Olson) Langlie of rural New Richland, Minnesota.  Stephen had two younger brothers, Bruce and David, as well as a younger sister, Jane (Langlie)...

Feb 16, 2019

June M. Milligan (Duncanson) passed away peacefully on February 16, 2019 in Forest Lake, MN. Preceded in death by husband, Raymond; daughter, Sandra; son Jerry; brother Russell, and parents, Russell and Inez. She is survived by 10 children, Raymond Jr. (Sue), Cheryl, Cary (Mary), Larry (Nancy), Colleen (Joe), Corky (Kerry), Kelly (Fran), Patrick, Molly (Dean), and Sara; brother, Thomas...

Feb 15, 2019

Clay “Pete” Alcock KB0KHZ, age 49, of Centerville, Minnesota, passed away on February 15, 2019.  He is preceded in death by his parents.  Survived by sister, Wanda (Bob) Cordell; and nieces, Rose and Mary.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am, on Thursday, February 21, 2019, at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 N. Shore Dr. Forest...

Feb 12, 2019

Marjorie “Marge” Sygulla, age 74, of Columbus, Minnesota; formerly of Independence, Wisconsin, died Tuesday, February 12, 2019.  Marge was united in marriage on June 13, 1964 to Jerry Sygulla.  She will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved her including her beloved husband, Jerry; children, Warren (Susana Espinosa de Sygulla), Bradley Sygulla, Bobbi Huss; five grandchildren, Lance...

Feb 11, 2019

Oliver “Ollie” Lloyd Mogensen, age 74 of Stacy, Minnesota; formerly of Isanti, Minnesota went to meet his Heavenly Father on Monday, February 11, 2019.  Ollie worked at C&P Aviation Services in Blaine, Minnesota; working on motorcycles.  He proudly owned his own business in Ham Lake, M&E Auto Repair.  He was united in marriage to Shirley Barnier on March 30....

Feb 6, 2019

Sharon Bowman, age 69, of Stacy, MN, passed away on February 6, 2019.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Audrey Parson; and brother, Scott Parson.  She is survived by husband, Verlin; children, Kyle (Bonnie), Keith (Hope), Kraig, Kelly (Paul); grandchildren, Lacey, Levi, Mateo; brother, Bruce (Sheila); sister, Janine (Mike), nieces, nephews, other family...

Feb 5, 2019

Michael “Musky Mike” Sellers, age 54 of Chisago City, Minnesota; formerly of Crosby, Minnesota, died peacefully while surrounded by his family on Tuesday, February 5, 2019.  In his last weeks, Mike was lovingly cared for by his devoted daughter, Candace and her husband, Anthony.  It was during that time he was able to laugh; share stories and know he...

Feb 3, 2019

Audrey Herzog, age 91, of Oakdale, Minnesota, formerly of Scandia, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 3, 2019.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Richard in 2000; two siblings (Don and Ted).  She is survived by her children, Patrick (Denise) Herzog, Michelle (Alan) Bobowicz whom were lovingly adopted; eleven grandchildren (Ally, Mitchell, Morgan, Amber Mackay (Grant),...

Jan 30, 2019

Paul E. Koski, age 93 of Chisago City, Minnesota formerly of Esko, Minnesota passed away peacefully on January 30, 2019. Paul was a graduate of Cloquet High School, Class of 1943 and a WWII Veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving as a radioman on the USS Karnes in the Pacific Campaign. He is survived by their children, Karen Wold,...

Jan 29, 2019

Deb (Debra I. Domeier) Colleen, age 64, of Ham Lake, MN (Formerly of New Ulm), died at home on January 29, 2019 at age 64 after a 3-year battle with cancer.

Debra Irene Domeier was born March 11, 1954 in New Albany, Indiana. She grew up in New Ulm & graduated from New Ulm High School. She...

Jan 25, 2019

Mary E. Mellgren-Crouse, age 85 of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died peacefully Friday, January 25, 2019.  Mary was the office manager at Lake Office Equipment in Forest Lake for over 15 years.  She was a volunteer mainstay of the community, until a week prior to her death, Mary could be found at a variety of organizations giving her heart and...

Jan 18, 2019

Gladys Janice Kuitunen gently passed away January 18, 2019, at the age of 88. She was born May 14, 1930 to James and Hulda Jorgenson, the first of their nine children. Gladys grew up in the Hanska, Minnesota area, graduating from Hanska High School. In June, 1950 she married Glenn Chambard and to this union were born, Wayne (Renee)...

Jan 14, 2019

Mary June Quale, age 90, died peacefully on January 14 at Birchwood Health Care Center in Forest Lake, Minnesota. Mary was born to Otto and Effie (Thompson) Sorensen in Baudette, Minnesota on June 26, 1928.

Mary attended cosmetology school in the Minneapolis/Saint Paul area prior to working in her aunt’s beauty salon in Jamestown, North Dakota. Later...

Jan 13, 2019

Leonard “Len” Theuer, age 83 of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died unexpectedly on Sunday, January 13, 2019.  He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Dolores “Dee”; daughters, Debbie Green, Judy Bednarek, Cheri Dixon; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; siblings, Katherine Schroeder, Otto Theuer; other family and friends.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January...

Jan 6, 2019

Rollie B. Nelson, age 97, beloved Band Director of Forest Lake High School for over 37 years, died peacefully, Sunday, January 6, 2019.  He is preceded in death by his wife, Laurie.  He will be deeply missed by his children, Kris (Mitch) Sattler, Scott (Karin) Nelson; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; other family and friends.

A Celebration of...

Jan 5, 2019

Gary R. Frick, age 73, of Saint Paul, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at his home on January 5, 2019.

Gary served proudly as a Sergeant in the United States Army. He was part of the Big Red One and was a decorated combat veteran.  Gary was awarded many medals including a bronze star, CIB and multiple Purple...

Jan 3, 2019

Richard “Dick” Flaherty, age 84 of Pine City, Minnesota, died peacefully, Thursday, January 3, 2019 while surrounded by his family.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Mabel “Mickey”; children, Richard (Sally), Dennis (Norma), Patrick, Kim (John) Guzman, Timothy (Nancy), Kevin Metty; 14 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; siblings, Larry Flaherty, Margaret “Peggy” Duffy; sister-in-law, Mary Flaherty; other...