Obituaries

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...

Joy Autey

Joy Autey

Jul 23, 2017

Autey, Joy Carol Age 73, of Wyoming, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home on July 23, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Theodore; daughter, Jo Ellen; and grandson, Timothy. She is survived by her sons, John (Heather) and Theodore (Dawn) and grandchildren, Jessica, Brandon, Cordelia, Duncan, and Henry. Funeral service will be held at...

Beatrice Malmi

Beatrice Malmi

Jul 19, 2017

Beatrice Malmi (Hanson) Age 87, of Andover, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 19, 2017. Beatrice was born to Clarence and Josephine Harris on July 10, 1930 in Minneapolis, MN. She is preceded in death by her parents; and former husband, Raymond Hanson. She is survived by husband, Frank; children, Linda (Allen) Lee, Ronald Hanson, Donald (Kathy),...

Kevin Johnson

Kevin Johnson

Jul 18, 2017

Johnson, Kevin E. Age 48 of Bloomington and Scandia Passed away unexpectedly on July 18, 2017. Preceded in death by mother, Judi Smith. He is survived by his sons, Grant and Carter; their mother, ReneAC.; father and step-mother, Harold & Cindy; step-father, Gene Smith; other relatives and many friends. Gathering of family and friends will be 4- 8 PM, Tuesday,...

Sophia Fleming

Sophia Fleming

Jul 16, 2017

Sophia ReneAC. Fleming, age 15, of Forest Lake, Minnesota passed away peacefully, while surrounded by family on Sunday, July 16, 2017. She is survived by her mom, Lisa Fleming (fiancAC., Eric Hermansen); dad, Russ (Jeri Parkin) Fleming; brother, Jackson Fleming; grandparents, Dean & Ellie Funk of Brooklyn Park, Henry & Irene Fleming of Flagstaff, AZ; and many other relatives and...

Tom Whalen

Tom Whalen

Jul 15, 2017

Thomas E. Whalen, age 84 of Linwood, MN died peacefully on July 15, 2017. Preceded in death by son-in-law, Glenn Bohnen. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Florence and their children: Terrie Bohnen, Glen, Todd, Jennifer (Doug) Bender; 6 grandchildren, Matthew Bohnen (Jodi), Christine Berg (Guy Humphrey), Melissa Gnerer (Andy), Michael Whalen, Daniel Bender, Andrew Bender; 9...

David Lichtscheidl

David Lichtscheidl

Jul 9, 2017

David Allan Lichtscheidl, age 58, of Scandia, died unexpectedly on July 9, 2017. David worked for the City of Lino Lakes for the past 25 years. He loved traveling on his motorcycle with his wife, particularly out West into the mountains. He had an immense love and respect for the outdoors. David is survived by his wife of 35 years,...

LaVonne Kral

LaVonne Kral

Jul 7, 2017

LaVonne Lorraine Kral, age 82, August 31, - July 7, 2017 of Forest Lake, Minnesota. She is preceded in death by her husband Joseph Kral and son William. Survived by son Steven, daughters Carol Lehnen, Donna Maki (Roger), Deb Richter (Mike), Pam Carlson (Mike), 10 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Graveside Services will be held at Calvary Cemetery, Forest Lake...

Dorothy Butler

Dorothy Butler

Jun 27, 2017

Dorothy Ann (Cree) Butler Age 88. Passed away June 27 at Johanna Shores in Arden Hills. Formerly of Forest Lake, MN and Amery, WI. Loving mother, grandmother, and retired schoolteacher. Preceded in death by her husband, Cliff; sister, Gloria; and brothers, Jerry, Denis, and Roger. She is survived by her children, Murray (Stephanie) Butler and Heidi Butler; grandchildren, Noah and...

Dorothy Steen

Dorothy Steen

Jun 25, 2017

Dorothy Hazel Steen passed away on June 25, 2017. Internment will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 29, 2017 at Hillside Cemetery in Minneapolis, MN. Services for Dorothy will be held later in the year. Funeral Home: Mattson Funeral Home 343 North Shore Drive Forest Lake, MN US 55025 Previous Events Visitation Monday, June 26, 2017...

Bonita Parenteau

Bonita Parenteau

Jun 24, 2017

Bonita "Bonnie" L. (Picotte) Parenteau , age 68, of Columbus, passed away on June 24, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, James; son, Joe; and grandson, Cody. Bonnie is survived by her son, Andy; granddaughter, Breanna Miller; brother, Brad; sister, Sue Picotte-Clark; numerous nieces and nephews; and beloved dog, Kitty. Graveside Service 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 8,...