Obituaries

Robert Beckman

Robert Beckman

Aug 31, 2017

Robert "Bob" Beckman, age 82 of Linwood Township, Minnesota, died August 31, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Karen; children, Bart (Terry), Lisa (Mike) Sowers, Tammie (Thomas) Lukkonen; ten grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brother, F. Alan; other family and friends. Graveside Services will be held at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at Linwood Township Cemetery. A...

Robert Neeser

Robert Neeser

Aug 30, 2017

Robert "Bob" Neeser, age 68, of Columbus, passed away on August 30, 2017, after a valiant battle with cancer. Bob proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Preceded in death by parents, Ray and Ann; siblings, Jerry, Betty Drewlo and Ken. He is survived by his wife of nearly 49 years, Mary; children, Cheryl Gfrerer, Rob (Amy),...

Mike Chester

Mike Chester

Aug 29, 2017

Mike Chester, age 59, of Forest Lake, Minnesota died peacefully in his sleep at home on August 29, 2017 after a hard fought battle with cancer. He was surrounded by family and loved ones. He was an eleven year employee for Kurt Manufacturing. His passion for cars, airplanes, snowmobiles, hunting, fishing and scouting brought many friends that touched his life....

Harold Lehman

Harold Lehman

Aug 28, 2017

Harold "Harry" Lehman, age 88, of Lino Lakes, Minnesota died August 28, 2017. Harry was born August 24th, 1929 to August and Eva Lehmann (He dropped the last "N") and grew up in the home his great-grandfather built, which later became August's, who was the youngest son, and then Harold's, who was his youngest son. Harry lived in that house...

Jerry Legus

Jerry Legus

Aug 25, 2017

Jerry Legus, age 79 of Underwood, Minnesota, formerly of Minneapolis, Minnesota, died Friday, August 25, 2017. Jerry worked as a career systems analyst at the United States Postal Service Data Center. He is preceded in death by his parents, John "Jack" and Violet Legus; former spouse, Sheila Legus; sister, Joan. He is survived by his children, Glen (Suzanne) Legus, Carrie...

Dennis Lofboom

Dennis Lofboom

Aug 21, 2017

Lofboom, Dennis "Denny" Age 75, of Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on 8/21/17 surrounded by family. He proudly taught for 38 years in the White Bear Lake School District and coached baseball and football. He is preceded in death by his parents, Elof and Olive Lofboom; son, Terrance. Survived by his wife, Nola of 56 years and...

Audrey Hansen

Audrey Hansen

Aug 20, 2017

Audrey J. Hansen, age 81, of Forest Lake, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on August 20, 2017. She was born September 2, 1935 to Marvin and Ruby (Williams) Olson on a farm near Luck, Wisconsin, where she lived until graduating from Milltown High School. Audrey studied secretarial courses at the Minnesota School of Business in Minneapolis. Upon graduation, she was...

Luella Gallagher

Luella Gallagher

Aug 14, 2017

Luella Gallagher, age 92, of North Branch, Minnesota passed away peacefully on August 14, 2017 at Ecumen of North Branch. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jack Warren Gallagher; 5 brothers; one sister; Grandchildren, Trevor Hoheisel, Christopher Gallagher, Lynelle Gallagher, Kelly Taylor; and daughter-in-law, Anita. Survived by children : Patty (Alger) Nelson, Barbara (Wally) Dill, John, Tom, Linda...

Nancy Docken

Nancy Docken

Aug 12, 2017

Nancy Jane Docken (Alstrup) was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on September 5, 1948 and raised in Bloomington, Minnesota. She crossed over on Saturday, August 12, 2017. She is survived by her loving husband, Tom; sons, Chris and Corey; loving daughter-in-law, Sarah; cherished granddaughter, Aubrey; brother, Dave; pets, Doc and Molly; other family and friends. Nancy graduated from St. Cloud State...

Todd Tipton

Todd Tipton

Aug 12, 2017

Todd Tipton, age 59, of Wyoming, MN, passed away on August 12, 2017. He was born to Alva and Marian Tipton on June 12, 1958. He is survived by wife, Marcy; daughters, Alisha (Newell) and Mariesa; step sons, Joshua, Caleb, Matthew; 4 grandchildren, Devin and Naomi Newell, Tyler and Eli Page; and sister, Deborah Zimmerman. Todd spent most of his...

John Harrington

John Harrington

Aug 11, 2017

John Elroy Harrington (78) of Forest Lake, MN passed away on August 11, 2017 after a valiant struggle with cancer. He is survived by loving wife of 57 years Marilyn; two daughters Joan (Pete) TerMaat of North Oakes, and Carol Joy (Craig) Paschke of Golden Valley; five grandchildren Morgan, Ben, Mary, Max, and Tara; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends....

Paul Tarnowski

Paul Tarnowski

Aug 8, 2017

Paul "RP" Tarnowski Age 91, of Forest Lake (formerly of Shoreview) Passed away peacefully at home. Survived by Hope, his loving wife of 66 years; children, Mona Spangle, Doug (Ellie) Tarnowski and Karen (Mike) Guindon; grandchildren, Paula (Geoff) Primeau, Amy (Shaun) Lill, Matt Tarnowski, Mike (Victoria) Reynolds, Elizabeth (Kent) Grams, Kelsey (Joe) Schultz, Connor Callahan, Ali Guindon; and 10 great...

Albert Dahlberg

Albert Dahlberg

Aug 7, 2017

Albert "Bud" Nathan Dahlberg, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, age 92 of Grantsburg, Wisconsin passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 7 in his residence at the Parmly facility in Chisago City, Minnesota. He was born in Grantsburg on March 9, 1925, the first child of Frank and Edna Dahlberg and was named after his maternal grandfather...

Sharon Sofie

Sharon Sofie

Aug 7, 2017

Graveside Service for Sharon Sofie will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at Calvary Cemetery in Forest Lake. Previous Events Graveside Wednesday, August 16, 2017 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM Calvary Cemetery

Intersection of Everton Avenue North and 232nd St. N. Forest Lake, MN 55025

Eldred Bowman

Eldred Bowman

Aug 4, 2017

Bowman, Eldred "Elly" Age 69, of Wyoming, passed away unexpectedly August 4, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents; 1 brother; 1 sister; and 2 brother-in-laws. He is survived by his siblings, Ronald (Joyce), Gloria Verble, Myrna, Cary (Terry) Nelson, Carl, Verlin (Sharon), Arvella (Phil) Smith, Bernetta Coulombe, David, Twila (Bill) Smith, Roger, Darrel (Becky); many nieces and...

Marlys Trombley

Marlys Trombley

Aug 4, 2017

Marlys M. Trombley, age 77, died on August 4, 2017. Survived by her husband Ulric "Dude"; daughters, Kristine (Mike) and Janine (Matt). Memorial Service 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at South Shore Trinity Lutheran Church, 2480 South Shore Blvd., White Bear Lake. Visitation one hour prior to service. Memorials may be made to donor's choice. Previous Events Service...

Gary Flint

Gary Flint

Jul 31, 2017

Flint, Gary D. Age 77 Of Wyoming Died unexpectedly on July 31, 2017. Gary was a 35 year employee of American National Can. Preceded in death by parents, Lloyd and Thelma. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Sue; children, Debra (Robert) Reitzel, Daniel (Vicki), Dawn (Tim) Matuseski, Mike (Pat Trombley), Kelly Rydeen (Blaine Dorweiler); 13 grandchildren;...

John Casey

John Casey

Jul 30, 2017

Casey, John Thomas Age 66 Of Minneapolis area, died with family by his side on July 30, 2017. Preceded in death by parents, George & Susan. Survived by wife, Kathy; children, Jeff (Sara), Jessica (Jake Humphreys) Casey; step-daughter, Charity White; grandchildren, Jonathon, Tyler, Liam, Myah, Maleah; siblings, Kulleen (Jim) Hatcher, Charles, Georgeen, Cindy (Tim) Matalone, Patrick (Annette), Michael (Julie); many...

Maria Martin

Maria Martin

Jul 29, 2017

Maria E. Martin, age 53 of Forest Lake, Minnesota; formerly of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, died Saturday, July 29, 2017. She was a loving wife and teacher who will be deeply missed by many. Maria is preceded in death by father, John; aunt, Lena. She is survived by her husband, Danny; mother, Annie; brother, John; nephews, Anthony, Dominic; beloved aunts, uncles, family...

Winthrop Bradshaw Jr

Winthrop Bradshaw Jr

Jul 27, 2017

Bradshaw, Winthrop Lee Jr. Age 83 of Columbus and Forest Lake, passed away peacefully of old age on July 27th. Captain Lee has made his final departure to points unknown. He was well known and respected throughout the aviation community, which was such a big part of his life. Lee was born on December 17, 1933 to Lee Sr. and...

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