Obituaries

May 6, 2017

Lillian Barnier (nee Donahue) January 9, 1932 ~ May 6, 2017 She is preceded in death by her husband, Lester; sons, Joe, Phillip; granddaughter, Michelle Barnier. She is survived by her children, Don (Jo), Mike (Sherri), Sandy (Jeff) Gallagher, Peggy (Mike) Carpenter, Cindy Barnier, Nancy (Fred) Larson, Jenny; 14 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; sister, Doris Nelson; sister-in-law, Honey...

May 2, 2017

Gilbert H. Felt, age 79 of Forest Lake, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2017. He is preceded in death by parents, Harry and Anette; daughter, Mindy and Debra. He is survived by loving sister, Sally; brothers, Mike and John; children, Tim, Terry, Mike, Jeff, Laurie , Penny, Colleen, Candy; grandchildren; great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, family and friends. A...

May 1, 2017

Thomas A. Dotseth, age 66 of East Bethel, MN, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on Monday, May 1, 2017. He was born on December 6, 1950 to Vern and Clara (Lingle) Dotseth in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Tom spent his career as a bricklayer. He is preceded in death by parents, Vern and Clara; brothers, David, and Ronald. Tom is...

Apr 30, 2017

Jack Johnson, age 81 of Minneapolis/St. Paul died Sunday, April 30, 2017. Jack proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He loved playing musical instruments and was member of several bands in the Twin Cities. He is survived by his friend, Ralph (Louise) L'Allier and their family; the VA Medical Staff, especially Darla Recht-Segelstrom; other family...

Apr 28, 2017

Patricia "Patty" Louise Michaels, age 58, of Lino Lakes, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 28, 2017. Patty was very loved and will forever be missed by her daughter, Jolene Donahoe; son, Jeff (Jill) Michaels; their father, Duwyane Michaels; granddaughters, Tabitha Donahoe, Norah Michaels; mother, Helen Mann; sister, Carey Thompson; brother, Ed Mann; best friend, Rick Cook; "Pops", Duwyane Michaels,...

Apr 23, 2017

Beatrice "Bea" Bloom, age 101 of St. Paul, Minnesota passed away peacefully on April 23, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert; grandchildren, Earl J. Tourville, Paul Hickey; great grandson, Earl Tourville; daughters in law, Kay and Marie. Survived by sons, James Tourville, Roger (Roberta) Tourville, Richard ( Bonnie) Hickey; daughter, Cathy (Bill) Carlson; 16 grandchildren; 26...

Apr 22, 2017

Martelle Sherman passed away at the age of 90 surrounded by her loving family. She will be missed by her children – Vickie (Tony), Gwen (Rick), Gayle, Dave (Diane), Keven and Michelle (Bryce), her grandchildren Christian, Amelia, Eric, Matthew, Sarah, Dana, Deanna, Mac, Jay and Jordyn and her 9 great grandchildren. Never to settle in one place too long, her...

Apr 21, 2017

Don Thistlewood age 96 of Forest Lake, MN passed away April 21, 2017. Survived by wife Joan, his children Denny (Ann), Darlene (Jim), Joy (Chuck), Kathy (Fel). 6 Grandchildren, 8 Great Grandchildren and many dear Friends. Please join us for an informal gathering to celebrate his life at the Forest Lake American Legion Post 225 (355 W. Broadway Ave) on...

Apr 18, 2017

Wenzel A. Croone "Jim", founder and president of the Copas Fly Rod Company, passed away on April 18, 2017. Jim was born in Scandia, Minnesota on December 21, 1925. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Gloria, parents Raymond and Emma, brothers Carl, Loren and sister Eleanor. He is survived by nieces and nephews: Craig (Shelly) Croone; Brian...

Apr 17, 2017

Grubbs, Gordon "Gordy" Age 65 of Stacy, Minnesota, died on April 17, 2017 after battling cancer. Gordy proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was preceded in death by his parents; and wife, Kathy in 2010. Survived by children, Travis (Arianne), Misty Grubbs (John), Pat (Janet) Heinen; 9 grandchildren; brother, Norman; sister, Gloria Anderson; brother, Kenny; and...

Apr 16, 2017

Candice "Candie" Eckert, age 48, of Wyoming, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on April 16, 2017. Candie truly loved her family and was always a part of their lives. She was quick to make friends with her great sense of humor. She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Jean (Roy) Hill and beloved brother, Kevin Hill. Candie is...

Apr 11, 2017

Soderstrom, Richard "Dick" L., age 74, of Alexandria, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 11, 2017. Dick enjoyed spending time with family, fishing, hunting, and traveling. He began his career in trucking at Murphy Motor Freight and started his own business, Soderstrom Transfer in Sacred Heart, MN and continued in trucking at Lakeville Motor Express where he retired...

Apr 9, 2017

Ronald "Ron" Meron, 75, of Forest Lake, formerly Mounds View, passed away April 9, 2017 after battling COPD. Preceded in death by father, Emil; mother, Bea; brothers, Larry, Darrell and Duane. Survived by his wife of 48 years, Jan; brothers, Denny, Tom, Mike and sister, Rose; children, Jodie (Buddy), Jason (Shannon), Bobbie; grandchildren, Luke, Casi, Brandi, Brittani, Jake and Sam....

Apr 8, 2017

Frank Stec, of South Bend, Indiana who was born October 9, 1926 passed away April 8, 2017. Private services will be held at a later date. Funeral Home: Mattson Funeral Home 343 North Shore Drive Forest Lake, MN US 55025 Previous Events Service Monday, April 17, 2017 Mattson Funeral Home

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Apr 7, 2017

Edward "Ed" Sulesky, age 44, of Hugo, passed away peacefully at home in the loving arms of his wife on Friday, April 7, 2017. Ed was born December 4, 1972 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Edward and Lylene (Seltz) Sulesky. He graduated from Lakeview High School, Class of 1991. He met the love of his life, Dawne Rector while...

Apr 7, 2017

Floyd was born to Henry and Martina Holzschuh. He had five brothers and two sisters, and lived most of his childhood in the north midway/Como area of St. Paul. His father worked as a carpenter. The family struggled greatly during the depression years, and that had a lifelong impact on Floyd as he never wanted to waste anything. Like many...

Apr 7, 2017

Doris Lorraine Kaeder, age 94, of Lindstrom, Minnesota passed away on April 7, 2017. Doris was born on May 31, 1922 at Lake Crystal, Minnesota to Henry Gedell Gertrude Zernechel. She was employed at Honeywell of Minneapolis as an assembly line worker. She married Harold Jones and they had five children, daughter, Mary (Al) Stellmaker, son, Jerry (Elaine) Jones, son,...

Apr 3, 2017

James A. Genin, age 85 of Chisago City, formerly of St. Paul, Minnesota passed away on April 3, 2017. He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lou in 2001. Survived by children: Wendy (Larry) Griffith, Robyn (Phil) Broderick, Leslie Lange, Amy Genin, Cindy (Cal) Houdek, Tracy (Paul) Nelson, Heidi (Chris) Corporaal and Anthony Genin; 11 grandchildren; 15 great...

Apr 2, 2017

Shirley Jeanne (Erickson) Hovatter, 93, of Forest Lake, Minnesota passed away peacefully on April 2, 2017, in Chisago City, Minnesota. Shirley was born August 30, 1923, in Brainerd, Minnesota. Shirley lived on Oak Street in Brainerd attending Harrison Elementary, Franklin Junior and Washington High Schools. Shirley played both the piano and organ with zest for services at Bethlehem Lutheran Church....

Mar 30, 2017

Earl Henry Munkelwitz, Sr., age 85, of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2017. Earl proudly served with the U.S. Marine Corps in the Korean War. A life member of the VFW, he remained both active and supportive of veterans through his volunteer work and as Service Officer with VFW Post 4210. For many years, Earl had been...