Obituaries

Oct 23, 2018

David Paul Lathrop, age 67, of Linwood Township, passed away on October 23, 2018.  He was born in Sioux Falls, SD and after moving to Valley Springs, SD, he was gifted with 3 siblings who now survive him. Peg (Gary) Pesicka, WI, Bill (Arleen), CT, John (Stephanie) KY.  Dave was employed many years at Wyoming Machine as a metal...

Oct 22, 2018

On Monday October 22, 2018, Pamela Ann Samuelson a loving daughter of Melvin and Margaret Samuelson passed away at the age of 54.

Pamela was born May 26, 1964 in Virginia, MN.

Pam had a passion for family gatherings, reading, art and shopping.

Pamela was preceded in death by her infant sister Evelyn...

Oct 17, 2018

Danita Fay Houle, age 58, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 17, 2018.  Danita loved the outdoors and life, from learning to fish with her dad and siblings to being a part of the Majorettes.  Her home in Forest Lake meant so much to her and being at the 4th of July celebration, was a must. ...

Oct 15, 2018

Jean Louise Anderson, age 85, peacefully succumbed to her illness on October 15th, 2018 at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN after bravely fighting for many months. Preceded in death by her husband Marvin, daughter Lori Brodtmann, brothers Jim and Ray Rooney, and sisters Donna King and Carol Majerus. Survived by her sisters Eunice Kolstad and Barbara Rooney, her...

Oct 14, 2018

Gordon Joseph Hamilton, 82, passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2018, at Cottagewood Senior Communities. Gordon Joseph Hamilton was born on February 10, 1936 in St. Paul, MN, to Orville and Gladys (Patrin) Hamilton. He served in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1958, stationed overseas in Germany, and remained in the U.S. Army Reserve until 1962.

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Oct 12, 2018

Mary Colonna

Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother

Age 76, of Hugo, passed away on Friday, October 12, 2018.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Leola Winkel; brothers, Bruce Winkel, David Winkel; grandson, Hunter Redden; granddaughter, Charlyann Colonna; niece, Jennifer Winkel; and nephew, Brian Shaughnessy.  She is survived by loving...

Oct 5, 2018

Mary Lou Reed, age 72, of Stacy, Minnesota, passed away November 22, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born August 27th, 1946 to Leonard and Harriet Szymanski.  Mary Lou worked and owned her own H & R Block Office in Lindstrom, MN. She then sold her business and did some accounting for the City of Stacy...

Oct 5, 2018

Arla LaVonne Holstad was born on her parent’s farm home in Tenhassen Township, Martin County, rural southern Minnesota on April 27, 1929, the daughter of Harold Richard Belville and Olga Elinor (Lindell) Belville. LaVonne grew up in southern Minnesota and in the Lake Millls area attending rural school. She graduated in 1946 from Lake Mills High School. LaVonne was the...

Oct 5, 2018

Roger “Spike” Smith was born November 1, 1958 to Roger and Gloria (Mealey) Smith in St. Paul, MN.  He was raised in Vadnais Heights and as a family he enjoyed fishing, agate hunting, attending air shows and working on cars with dad.

Roger made great memories with his friends growing up.  In winter they snowmobiled or played...

Oct 5, 2018

Rita M. Jelinek, age 67 of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died Monday, September 17, 2018.  Rita was a life-long, devoted member of The Church of Saint Peter.  She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Ruth; husband, Duane; brother, Larry; special friend, Dave Mattson.  She is survived by her children, James (Patty) Jelinek, Becky Jelinek; grandchildren, Charlie, Annabelle,...

Oct 5, 2018

Margaret Marie Marx (Salmonson) of Scandia, MN passed away on Friday, September 7, 2018 at the age of 89 years old.  Margaret was born July 27, 1929 to Jean and Jennie Salmonson on the family farm in southern Minnesota. Margaret is survived by her husband of sixty years, Charles Marx; her children, Matthew Marx (Sue), Sandra Maclean (Robert), Daniel...

Oct 2, 2018

Robert K. Mickelson, age 69 of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died Tuesday, October 2, 2018.  Bob worked as a State Trooper with the Minnesota State Patrol from 1971-2000.  He especially enjoyed his work as an accident reconstruction specialist with the State Patrol.  Bob loved his family and truly enjoyed time spent with his grandkids.  He could often be found in...

Sep 29, 2018

Ramona Mae Hall died peacefully in Forest Lake, MN on September 29, 2018 at the age of 90.

Ramona is survived by her son, Norman Hall; daughter and son-in-law, Kathryn and Wiley Flack; son and daughter-in-law, Curt and Karen Hall; brother and sister-in-law, Bob and Sue Gronos; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her sister Pat Engel; and daughter-in-law Veronica (Chasney) Hall....

Sep 29, 2018

Dorothy Ruby (Sandgren) Peterson, loving mother, and grandmother, age 85, of Mounds View, MN formerly of Scandia, peacefully slipped into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, September 29, 2018.

Dorothy was a testament to both her Christian faith and Swedish heritage.  An employee of City of Mounds View for 30 years.  She is preceded in death by...

Sep 24, 2018

Melody Dahl,  age 59, of Amery, Wisconsin, formerly of Woodville, Wisconsin. Passed away Monday, September 24, 2018 with her loving family by her side.  She was a retired employee of the Minneapolis Main United States Postal Service.  She is preceded in death by her father, Donald; brother, Louis.  She is survived by her mother, Irma; sisters, Catherine (Chris) Moran,...

Sep 20, 2018

Barbara A. Jensen, age 55, of Columbus, Minnesota, died Thursday, September 20, 2018 following a courageous battle with cancer.  Barb worked in court administration at the Chisago County Courthouse for twenty years.  She is preceded in death by her mother and father-in-laws, Twylah and Harry Jensen.  She is survived by her devoted husband, Steve; son, Nick; parents, Barbara and...

Sep 19, 2018

Phyllis E. Kolhoff, age 93, long time Martin Lake resident, died while surrounded by her family on Wednesday, September 19, 2018.  Phyllis was a lifelong loyal MN Twins fan whether they won or lost. In her younger years she enjoyed hand painting ceramic loons similar to those she watched on the lake. Some of her most recent hours were...

Sep 18, 2018

Julie Peltier, age 54 of Hartford, Wisconsin, formerly Forest Lake, Minnesota passed away unexpectedly in her home on September 18, 2018.

Julie was born on November 23, 1963, to Jim and Rose Carlson Peltier in Forest Lake, Minnesota, where she grew up.  As a child, Julie spent a great deal of time outdoors; she loved her horse...

Sep 14, 2018

Elener Mae Cronk, age 82, of Marine on St. Croix, died peacefully, Friday, September 14, 2018.  Elener enjoyed spending time with her family, knitting, quilting, and completing word finds.    She is preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Alice Sachs; husband, Robert; brothers and sisters.  She is survived by her children, Deb, Sandy (Ray) Kephart, Rich (Brenda);...

Sep 14, 2018

Madonna Ebensteiner, age 87, a longtime resident of Forest Lake passed away on September 14, 2018.  She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Julia (Bzdok) Knopik; husband, Gerald; siblings, Lorraine (Edward) Kuffel, Eleanore (Herman) Eidenshink, Alvin Knopik, Gerald (Joan) Knopik.  Survived by nieces and nephews:  Tara (Mark) Selinski, Patrick Kuffel, Mary (Jim) Noyes; sister-in-law, Leona Knopik;...