Obituaries

Mar 5, 2018

E. William (Bill) Henry, age 91, of Forest Lake passed away at home March 5, 2018.

Survived by four children, 10 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.

Bill was in the Merchant Marines during WWII. Ships that he served on carried troops and supplies across the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. ...

Mar 4, 2018

Gerald “Jerry” Helm, age 58, of East Bethel, Minnesota died Sunday, March 4, 2018.  He is survived by his daughter, Samantha Helm; grandchildren, Jonathan, Tayjohn, Joniyah; parents, Shirley and Donald Helm; siblings, Charles Helm, Brian Helm, Shelly Helm.  Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March17, 2018 at Hope Free Lutheran Church, 18323 Lexington Avenue NE, Wyoming,...

Mar 4, 2018

Daniel Patrick Simon, age 53, of Stacy, passed away on March 4 2018.

Daniel “Dan” was born in St. Paul, MN on January 25, 1965 to Charles “Charlie” and Rita Simon (Lachowitzer).  He grew up in South Saint Paul, MN.  He graduated from South Saint Paul High School and attended Brown Institute of Minneapolis.

Dan...

Mar 2, 2018

Edward “Walleye Wayne” Knudson, most recently of Chisago City Minn., formerly of Henning, Robbinsdale and Hopkins, Minnesota and Missoula, Florence and Seeley Lake Mont., one of the founding fathers of the Montana Outdoor Radio Show and a well-known member of the Twin Cities and Western Montana Automotive community died peacefully with family around him Friday, March 2, 2018 in...

Feb 26, 2018

Stella Cardinal, age 89, of Centerville, Minnesota passed away peacefully, Monday, February 26, 2018.  She was a lifelong, active parishioner at St. Genevieve Catholic Church, Centerville, Minnesota.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Caroline (Wacker) Kapsner; siblings, Meldan (Matilda) Kapsner, Rita (Chester) Thomas, Florence (Marcel) Husnik, Gert (Otto) Husnik, and Viola Bauer.  She is survived...

Feb 24, 2018

William “Bill” (Bitz) Osterbauer, age 87, lifelong settler and farmer of the Wyoming, Minnesota area died peacefully while surrounded by family, Saturday, February 24, 2018 following a brief illness.   Bill “Bitz” was a proud member of the Reub’s Tire Shop Coffee Club and was very thankful for the many friends he had in the community.  He is preceded in...

Feb 23, 2018

Lori Brodtmann (nee Anderson), age 58, of Scandia, Minnesota, passed away on February 23, 2018 surrounded by her family.  She is preceded in death by father, Marvin Dean Anderson.  She is survived by her husband, Dennis; two sons, Daniel and Nathan (Kimberly); grandson, Gavin; mother, Jean Anderson; siblings, Steven (Tami) Anderson and Sharon (Nick) Novak; and many nieces and...

Feb 20, 2018

Patricia “Trish” Fischer age 58, of Forest Lake, died following a brief illness on Tuesday, February 20, 2018.  She will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved her including her husband of 25 years, Mike; step-children, Ruthie (Jason Roach) Johnson, Tina Johnson, Shanna Bell; grandchildren, Debra Ann and several more; mother, Gerri Ellis; brother, Gary Ellis; father-in-law,...

Feb 18, 2018

Nathan “Nate” Schmidt, age 33, formerly of North Saint Paul, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 18, 2018.  Nate enjoyed bass fishing, football and cars.  Most of all his life revolved around his family; especially his children, Jacob and Sophia Schmidt.  He is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Kenneth Schmidt.  He will be deeply missed by...

Feb 17, 2018

Mary Kathleen Sternberg, age 73, died of heart failure on February 17th, 2018, in North Branch, MN.

Kathy is survived by; her husband, Eugene Sternberg, of Hinckley, MN; her brother Peter Domogalla of Mahnomen, MN; her daughter, Janelle Sternberg (Albert Paredes), of Harlingen, TX; her son Garth Sternberg (Brittney)of Forest Lake, MN; her daughter Deanna Maslowski (Dan)...

Feb 16, 2018

David Paul Briggs passed away peacefully at home on February 16.   He was one of five children of Glenn and Alma Briggs born on July 19, 1930.  After graduating from Park High School, he served for the US Army in Korea where he corresponded with a lovely young woman from Wisconsin named Marlene; they married in 1954.

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Feb 15, 2018

Mark S. Newman, age 56 of Forest Lake, Minnesota died Thursday, February 15, 2018.  Services are pending at this time.

Feb 14, 2018

Michael D. Kirkwold beat his battle with cancer  on Wednesday, February 14, 2018.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 19, 2018, at Chisago Lakes Baptist Church, 9387 Wyoming Trail, Chisago City.  Visitation will be from 4:00-6:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 18, 2018, at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Dr., Forest Lake,...

Feb 6, 2018

Jerry G. Gardner, age 76 of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died Tuesday, February 6, 2018.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Glenn and Hazel (Richardson) Gardner.  He is survived by his siblings, Dean (Evelyn) Gardner, Nancy (Jerry) Aljets; other family and friends.

Graveside Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, May 24, 2018 at Linwood...

Feb 3, 2018

Helmut A. Zimmer, age 87, of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2018.  He was born on April 6, 1930 in Radevormwald, Germany.  Helmut married Elfriede Meyer on August 30, 1951 and in December of that year they moved to Chicago, Ill.  In 1955, they settled in Forest Lake.  Helmut was a machinist by trade in Germany...

Feb 3, 2018

Lola Mae Buehre, age 92, of Wyoming, died on Saturday, February 3, 2018. She is preceded in death by parents; husband, Richard; 7 siblings; sons-in-law, Donald Dow, Mark Streed; daughter-in-law, Lois Switzer; and granddaughter, Brenda Johnson.  She is survived by children, Linda (Mike) Schlesener, Ernest Switzer, Michael (Diane) Switzer, Lolita (Charlie) Rheault, Frieda Buehre (Joshua Osborne), Rebecca (Jeffrey) Bracht,...

Jan 31, 2018

Kelly Clitty (nee Frederick), age 53 of Stacy, Minnesota, passed away at home on January 31, 2018.  Kelly was born, February 16, 1964 in Mankato, Minnesota the daughter of Clare and Judy Frederick.  She graduated from Medford High School Class of 1983.  Kelly was the owner of Bountiful Blessings Catering.  Kelly is survived by her beloved and devoted husband...

Jan 30, 2018

Joyce E. Keacher, age 93 of Stacy, Minnesota, died Tuesday, January 30, 2018.  Joyce was an active member of the Stacy community, where she and her late husband, J. Wilfred were lifelong residents.  She was a member of the Stacy Homemakers, Stacy Lions Club and active with Wyoming United Methodist Church.  She is preceded in death by her parents;...

Jan 27, 2018

Brisson, Albert Joseph “Joe” III

Age 45, of White Bear Lake, passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 27, 2018.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Judy and Albert Jr. Survived by wife, Kim; step-daughter, Shelby; granddaughter, Paris; sisters, Ann Brisson, Roberta Locke, Julie Cich; nieces, Holland, and Karli; nephew, Kyle; and many family...

Jan 27, 2018

Jacqualyn M. LaBathe  ( Nee Jacobsen)

Builder of family dreams. Beloved Wife, Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma, Great Great Grandma, Aunt.  Age 87, of Chisago City formerly of St. Paul, California, and Arizona. Passed peacefully at home on January 27th, surrounded by family; Preceded in death by loving husband Willard; Grandson Troy LaBathe; a sister and eight brothers....