Obituaries

Carla Teigland

Carla Teigland

Nov 20, 2016

Carla J. Teigland, age 53 of Shafer, died on November 20, 2016. Preceded in death by her grandparents. She is survived by her son, Lief (Trista) Frauendienst; grandson, Jace; parents, Richie and Sandee Teigland; siblings, Randy (Faye) Teigland; Teri (Tim Gruett) Teigland; nephews, Robby and Reid; niece, Shantel; and great nephew, Jordan. Gathering of family and friends 5-7 p.m., Friday,...

Dawn Gunderson

Dawn Gunderson

Nov 18, 2016

Dawn M. Gunderson, age 72, formerly of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died peacefully while surrounded by her family on Friday, November 18, 2016. Dawn was an avid artist. She enjoyed crafting ceramics and gifting them to family and friends. Above all, Dawn loved her family and their friends and will be remembered as a" Mom to All". She is preceded in...

Howard Hochule

Howard Hochule

Nov 16, 2016

Howard Hochule, age 72, of Big Marine Lake, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2016, surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Stephanie; parents, Esther and Fred; and Veteran brother, Tommy. Survived by his loving wife, Renae, of 43 years; daughter, Janet (Andrew); brothers, Kenneth (Joan), Donald (Shirley); niece, Debbie (Rick) Matschina; nephews, Ken (Cindy),...

Paul LaPointe

Paul LaPointe

Nov 15, 2016

Paul K. LaPointe, age 70 of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at University of Minnesota Hospital on November 15, 2016 from complications of a head injury caused by a fall. Preceded in death by his mother, Lorraine LaPointe; aunt, Louise Price; uncle, Walter Price. Survived by his wife of 47 years, Carol; son, Ryan (Lisa);...

Rita Amann

Rita Amann

Nov 15, 2016

Rita Catherine Amann, age 81, formerly of Scandia, Minnesota, passed away November 15, 2016, in Osceola, Wisconsin. She was born April 9, 1935, in Taylor, North Dakota, and was a long-time resident of the Twin Cities. She is survived by her three children, Charles (Cathy) Amann, Mary (John) Murphy, and Amy (Loyde) Amann; sister, Stella Rummel; and grandchildren, Andy, Max,...

Howard Fleck

Howard Fleck

Nov 14, 2016

Howard R. Fleck, age 63, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died Monday, November 14, 2016. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, who always looked forward to time spent on the water. He is preceded in death by his mother, Mildred Strauss; son, Michael; brother, Randy, Rocky, Ricky. He is survived by his wife, Kerri; sons, Bobby, Chris (Liz); grandchildren, Makayla,...

Candace Erickson

Candace Erickson

Nov 12, 2016

Candace "Candy" Erickson Age 71, of Forest Lake. Passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, November 12, 2016. She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Myrtle Edwards; daughter, Beth; brother, Bob Edwards; and grandson, Jasper. She is survived by husband of 51 years, Arthur; sons, Tim (Cindy), Todd (Cheryl), Brad (Jenni); sisters, Bonnie (Al) Tarverse, Cheryl...

Jerry Tuominen

Jerry Tuominen

Nov 12, 2016

Jerry Ralph Tuominen passed away at Birchwood in Forest Lake, MN on 11/12/2016. He was born in West Allis, WI on 6/21/1928 to parents Sigfried and Myrtle, and had two brothers. Jerry graduated Pulaski High School, Milwaukee, WI in 1946. He attended further education, had a career at Honeywell in Aero Space Division as an Engineer Aid-worked with gyros, space...

Jacob Herzog

Jacob Herzog

Nov 10, 2016

Jacob "Coby" Herzog, age 14, of Columbus. Coby was a fun kid, and shared many precious moments with us while he was here. He found it hard to understand and express himself, and despite guiding him as best we could, Coby chose to enter eternal life on Nov. 10, 2016, reuniting with his grandpa, Ed Hall. He will forever be...

Alex Schiefelbein

Alex Schiefelbein

Nov 10, 2016

Alex Drew Schiefelbein Age 21 of Forest Lake Earned his angel wings on November 10, 2016, after a courageous 9 year battle with a brain tumor. Preceded in death by grandfather, LaVerne Schiefelbein. He is survived by his parents, Larry and Sally; brothers, Scott (Allie), Brandon (Jenni), Dustin (girlfriend, Ashley Hadfield); niece, Brooklyn; nephew, Nathan; grandparents, Arlene Schiefelbein, Bruce and...

James Skaj Sr

James Skaj Sr

Nov 8, 2016

James "Jim" Skaj Sr. Age 73 of Hugo, MN, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents, Alexander and Helen; and brother, Andrew. He is survived by wife, Charlene; children, James Jr., Melissa, Victoria, Michael, Martin; sister, Pat (Al) Melser; sister-in-law, Mary; nephews, Robert (Julie) Melser, Joseph (Tawyna); nieces, Amy (Dave) Field; great...

Jeannette McGrath

Jeannette McGrath

Nov 8, 2016

Jeannette Eleanor McGrath (Ekblad) of Minneapolis, MN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. Born in Forest Lake, MN on March 2, 1941, she is survived by her four children, Mark A. Bacigalupo (Anne), Michelle C. Girard (Robert), Gina M. Hurley (Michael) and Joseph T. Bacigalupo, 7 Grandchildren and 5 Great Grandchildren. Jean's Memorial Service will be held on...

Hazel Gardner

Hazel Gardner

Nov 6, 2016

Hazel M. Gardner, age 96 of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died Sunday, November 6, 2016. She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Minnie (Smith) Richardson; husband, Glenn Gardner; siblings, Irene Westlund, Gladys Bouley, Mylo Richardson. She is survived by her children, Jerry Gardner, Dean (Evelyn) Gardner, Nancy (Jerry) Aljets; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; other family and friends. Funeral...

Patricia Nelson

Patricia Nelson

Nov 3, 2016

Patricia D. Nelson (Moore), born Sept. 13, 1929 in Fairmont, ND and passed away Nov. 3, 2016 in Forest Lake, MN. She will be deeply missed by her husband of 57 years, Robert "Glenn" Nelson; children, Colleen Grahn (Gerry), Robert Nelson, Jr. (Cissy), Burton Nelson (Ronda); grandchildren, Garrett Grahn, Jerrod Grahn, Amber Nelson; great grandchildren, Aidan Grahn, Ellie Grahn, Anna...

Chris Christensen

Chris Christensen

Oct 31, 2016

Christine Marie Christensen, age 64, of Buckeye, AZ, formerly of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 31, 2016, after a ten year battle with cancer. She is preceded in death by parents, Leo and Audrey Hingos; and son, Jeff. She is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Dale; sons, Jason of Brooklyn Center; Brian (Jenny) of...

Logan Grant Jr

Logan Grant Jr

Oct 26, 2016

Logan Arthur Grant Jr., age 87 of Waterloo, Iowa; formerly of Wyoming, Minnesota, died peacefully at home while surrounded by his family on Wednesday, October 26, 2016. Logan was born June 16, 1929 in Anoka County, Minnesota the son of Logan Arthur Sr. and Nelly (Jefferson) Grant. He graduated from Forest Lake High School and the University of Minnesota before...

Margretta Knutson

Margretta Knutson

Oct 21, 2016

Margretta Ann "Toodie" Knutson (Ramaley), age 94 of Forest Lake, was greeted in Heaven by her beloved Alton on Friday, October 21, 2016. She was born in St. Paul on April 29, 1922 and was a 1943 graduate of the Fairview School of Nursing. Her love for nursing and missions guided her throughout her life. It was while working at...

Wayne Wolf

Wayne Wolf

Oct 12, 2016

Wayne R. Wolf, age 80, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died, Wednesday, October 12, 2016. He was employed for 33 years as a production engineer with Unisys. Wayne will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather. He was always a nice man, who was often complimented as such. He enjoyed fixing and putzing and was a general "tinkerer of...

Shirley Johnson

Shirley Johnson

Oct 6, 2016

Shirley J. Johnson, age 86, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died, Thursday, October 06, 2016. Shirley was an active volunteer at Family Pathways, Forest Lake for over ten years. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Kenneth; four siblings. She is survived by her children, Tonnia (Neil) White, Terry (Ann) Johnson; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be...

Douglas Nielsen

Douglas Nielsen

Oct 5, 2016

Douglas O. Nielsen, age 87, of Shoreview, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2016. Douglas proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He worked as a court reporter for the State of Iowa for many years. He is survived by his wife, Harriet and extended family. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, October...

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