Obituaries

Gary Cardinal Jr. "GC"

Jan 2, 2018

Gary W. Cardinal Jr., age 25 of Minneapolis, Minnesota, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 2, 2018.

He is preceded in death by grandmother, Julia Stolzman; great grandmother, Henrietta Wilkinson.He is survived by parents, Gary and Colleen; significant other, Kayla; daughter, Leilani Reign; sisters, Robin, Nicole (Cody), Heather (Matt); nephews, Sean, Seth, and Shae; many aunts, uncles, friends...

David Ensrud

Dec 31, 2017

David P. Ensrud, age 83, passed away peacefully on Dec. 31st, 2017 at Ecumen Parmly LifePointes. He was born on June 28th, 1934 to Theodore and Mabel Ensrud in McVille, ND. David had a twin brother, Donald P. Ensrud and a younger brother Raymond L. Ensrud. They were raised on a farm in Hugo and Forest Lake, MN. After...

Faith Boston

Dec 30, 2017

Faith Constance Boston, age 71, of Forest Lake, passed away on December 30, 2017.

A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 26, 2018 on at Crossroads Covenant Church, 17445 Notre Dame Street, Forest Lake, MN 55025.

David Cundiff

Dec 28, 2017

David Allen Cundiff, 77, of Maplewood, Minnesota, formerly of Cambria, passed away December 28, 2017, in Maplewood, Minnesota.

Graveside services will be held at a later date in Blairsville Cemetery.

David was born January 17, 1940, in Cambria, to Lewis and Geraldine (Vancil) Cundiff. He is survived by his daughter, Cathy Cundiff-Phelps; son, Scott Cundiff;...

Floyd "Bud" Svean

Dec 28, 2017

Floyd “Bud” Daniel Svean

June 29, 1927-December 28, 2017

Born in Virginia, MN to Carl Magus and Signe Matilda (Swanson) Svean.  He grew up on farms in New Foldon, MN, Argyle, MN and Grafton, ND.  Bud served in the U.S. Army Air Corps as an air radio operator and mechanic in England and Germany from...

Ronald Wallraff

Dec 27, 2017

Ronald T. Wallraff, of Stacy, died on December 27, 2017.  Born on October 11, 1930 in St. Paul, Minnesota.  Ronald was a U.S. Air Force Veteran.  Preceded in death by parents, Clarence and Bertha; brother, John C.; son, John Steven; daughter, Jennifer Rebecca.  He is survived by his wife, Shirlie; sons, Ronald (Catherine), Michael (Deb); daughter, Shari (Bruce) Casanova;...

Helen Anderson

Dec 23, 2017

Helen M. Anderson, of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully at her home on her 96th birthday, Dec. 23, 2017. She is survived by her loving children, Mark (Michele), Jeanne, Claire, and Paula, and by grandchildren, Kristin (Lars), Erin, and Ross (Patricia), and their mother, Barbara; great grandchildren, Mark and Ethan Carlson. She will be greatly missed by her friends...

Edna Larson

Dec 22, 2017

Edna M. Larson, age 83 of White Bear Lake, formerly of Forest Lake, died Friday, December 22, 2017. Edna was born May 6, 1934 in Ham Lake, Minnesota, the daughter of Herbert and Mabel (Petersen) Larson.   She is preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Mabel; brothers, Curtis, Byron and Glenn.  She is survived by her siblings, Ellsworth...

Justin Finklea

Dec 20, 2017

Justin Hugh Finklea, age 25, of Forest Lake, died tragically from a gunshot wound on December 20, 2017. Preceded in death by aunt, Cheri Keil; great grandparents, Florence Converse Buege, Clarence Converse, Dorothy Downs, and Cortzie Downs, Sr. He will forever be loved and missed by his sons, Braydin and Blakey; their mother, Ally Kowalski; parents, Lance & Cristy...

Jerry Klemm

Dec 18, 2017

Jerry Kenneth Klemm, age 71, of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully, with his wife Judy by his side on December 18, 2017, following a lengthy illness.  Jerry was a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran of the Vietnam War, serving 1965-1969.  He was a staunch advocate for those living with disabilities, aiding many outreach organizations, including Midwest Outdoors Unlimited and...

Dean Erickson

Dec 17, 2017

Dean W. Erickson, age 62, of Linwood, Minnesota, passed away December 17, 2017. Dean was born on March 3, 1955 in Bigfork, Minnesota. He spent the first few years in Effie, Minnesota where he attended kindergarten. Before moving to the cities, he has fond memories of helping his Dad plant trees. They planted over four hundred thousand trees on the...

Diane Pearson

Dec 10, 2017

Diane "Sis" Pearson, age, 80 of Forest Lake, Minnesota died December 10, 2017 surrounded by family at her home. "Sis" was born on July 6, 1937 to George W. and Rena M. (Dupre) Landgraver in St. Paul, Minnesota. She is preceded in death by parents, husband Robert, and daughter, Terri Harrer. Survived by: 5 children: Kenny (Wendy), Glenn (Connie),...

Hunter Redden

Dec 7, 2017

Hunter James Redden, age 19, of Forest Lake, finally found peace when he left us to enter God's Kingdom on December 7, 2017. Preceded in death by grandfather, James Redden. He will be deeply missed by his mother, Tammi Colonna (Chris); father, Ron Redden; sister, Sydney Colonna (Steve); grandparents; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. A Celebration of Hunter's...

Martha Krause

Dec 6, 2017

Martha L. Krause, age 80, of Hugo, Minnesota, died peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, December 06, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents, Luther Williams and Nettie Holloway Williams; grandson, Joshua Krause; siblings, Gene Williams, Frank Williams, Libby Meadows, Helen Adams. She will be deeply missed by her devoted husband of 57 years, Walter;...

Steven Lundgren

Nov 30, 2017

Steve "Chef Stevo" Lundgren, age 55 of Chisago City, Minnesota passed away tragically on November 30th due to a fire at his home. Steve was a longtime chef at Dayton's Iron Horse Restaurant in St. Paul, Lundgren's Gourmet Catering that Steve and his father formed together, American Legion Post 225 in Forest Lake and Waverly Gardens in North Oaks. He...

Helen Dahl

Nov 29, 2017

Helen T. Dahl, "Grandma D.", of Stacy, Minnesota, was called home on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 in her 95th year. She was loved by all who called her Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother and Friend. Grandma D touched the lives of many in her service to others through her church and community. She loved to have fun, play cards, cook, watch the...

Chester Livgard

Nov 28, 2017

Chester Livgard, age 99, of East Bethel, Minnesota passed away peacefully on November 28, 2017 at his home. Chester proudly served his country in the U.S. Army, in the 96th Infantry Division Deadeye during WWII. He owned and operated farms for many years while also working with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local # 49. He is preceded in...

Nancy Savage

Nov 22, 2017

Nancy G. (Staack) Savage, age 58 of Wyoming, Minnesota, died following a courageous battle with cancer on November 22, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband, William; parents, Arnold and Bernice (Witzke) Staack; father-in-law, Charles Savage; brother, Dennis; nephew, Paul. She will be deeply missed by her beloved daughter, Emma Rose; fiancAC., Mark Neumann; siblings, Mike (Sheryl), Tim...

Randall Eggers

Nov 22, 2017

Randall Keith "Randy" Eggers, age 60 of Forest Lake, Minnesota passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents, Irvin and Georgia. He is survived by the love of his life, Marlys; children, Sheana Durnil, Heather (Eric) Moffit, Randy (Hannah) Eggers, Jr., Tina (Derek) Kabage, Lisa Carlson; grandchildren, Hayden, Daryan, Madyson, Payten, Thomas, Jacob,...

Dennis Peters

Nov 19, 2017

Dennis "Pete" Peters, age 66, of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on November 19, 2017. Pete worked for 44 years in the propane industry. Above all, he loved spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren. Preceded in death by father, Ward. Survived by his beloved wife, Kathy; children, Jamie (Angela), Jason (Lisa), Jody...