Obituaries
Gerald Johnson
Aug 23, 2016
Gerald "Jerry" Johnson, age 88, of Anoka, died peacefully at home with family on August 23, 2016. Jerry was a former, longtime principal at Mississippi Elementary School in Coon Rapids. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jerry & Elinor; and infant daughter. He is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Marlys; son, Steve (Carrie); granddaughters, Jessica...
Sharon Gulbraa
Aug 23, 2016
Sharon S. Gulbraa, age 77 of Ham Lake, died Tuesday, August 23, 2016. She is preceded in death by her parents, J. Alvin and Ida Johnson; husband, Harry Gulbraa. She will be deeply missed by her daughters, Kimberly (Michael) Istvanovich, Kathy (Eric) Irwin; grandchildren, Alexander Connolly, Emily Irwin, Annika Irwin; great-grandson, Bentley Connolly; other family and dear friends. Funeral Services...
Lucinda Stone
Aug 22, 2016
Lucinda L. "Cinda" Stone, age 58, of Coon Lake, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2016 at home surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by her grandparents; parents, Norman and Mary Cardey. She is survived by her brother, Greg (Lynette) Cardey; companion, Wayne Peterson; ex-husband, Ken Stone and their three loving children, Eric, Nora (Tim), Kyle...
Diane Skrivseth
Aug 21, 2016
Diane Skrivseth, age 76 of Forest Lake, passed away on August 21, 2016. Diane was formerly a RN who loved to travel, loved her grandchildren and family. She is preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Myrtle; and brother, Richard. She is survived by children, David (Connie), Mark, Anmarie, Stephanie (Blake) Tiedeman; grandchildren, Matthew, Erik, Sara, Abigail, William, Emma,...
John Josephson
Aug 20, 2016
John B. Josephson "John the Printer Guy", age 72, of Lindstrom, passed away on August 20, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by parents, Bernard & Dorothy Josephson; parents-in-law, Howard & Alice Jones; and brother, Jeff, who passed just one day prior. John is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Judith; son, Eric; daughter, Lisa...
John Nelson
Aug 11, 2016
John M. "Jack" Nelson, age 90 of Anoka went home to his Lord on August 11, 2016. Survived by loving wife, Dolores, of 65 years; children, Jeanne, Cyndy (Scott), Greg; grandchildren, Elizabeth (Matt) Krinke, Brian; siblings-in-law, Carol Nelson, Luther & Mavis Carlson, Luverne Lundeberg. Preceded in death by sister, Eva Whalen; brother, Hilding Nelson. Celebration of Life service 1:00 pm...
Ivyl Kopecky
Aug 10, 2016
Ivyl Kopecky, age 85 of North Branch, Minnesota, formerly of Ree Heights, South Dakota, died Wednesday, August 10, 2016. Ivyl was born October 31, 1930 to Frank and Winona (Davis) Kopecky, south of Ree Heights, South Dakota on the farm. He attended a small one room country school thru eighth grade and went on to attend high school in Ree...
Stacy Johnson
Aug 6, 2016
Stacy Ann Johnson, age 29, of Bethel, passed away on August 6, 2016, following a tragic motorcycle accident with her partner Jack Lampman. Stacy was the most beautiful soul you would ever meet. She was incredibly caring, with a huge heart and a contagious smile. Stacy leaves behind her three beautiful boys, Charles, Chase and Collin; her mother, Lynn Johnson;...
Marlene Briggs
Aug 5, 2016
Marlene Fay Briggs, nee Larson, age 81, passed away at home on August 5th after a brief struggle with cancer. She lived a wonderful life full of family, friends, sewing and farming. Marlene was born on March 29, 1935 in Clayton, WI to Arthur and Catharine Larson, the seventh of ten children. She grew up on the family farm and...
Michael Friel
Aug 3, 2016
Michael Friel, age 73, of Forest Lake, passed away on August 3, 2016, after a 3 year battle with cancer. Mike was a Bridge Worker for MnDOT, retiring after 25 years. Preceded in death by parents, Daniel & Alice Friel; brothers, Jerry, Wayne, John; sister, Gloria. He is survived by his loving wife, Gerri; daughter, Susan Friel; son, Joe (Dilma)...
Florence Noha
Aug 3, 2016
Florence Noha, age 89, of Saint Paul, MN, passed away peacefully at home, Wednesday, August 03, 2016. She is preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin; sons, Tommy, Joey, Patrick. She is survived by her son, Rick (Sue), and their children, Kim, Todd, Stacie; daughter, Kathleen (David) Cagle, and their children, Travis, Kyrsten (Chris); four great-grandchildren; sister, Carol Westling. Memorial...
Ron Renard
Jul 26, 2016
Ronald A. Renard, age 52, died unexpectedly on July 26, 2016. Ron was a lifelong resident of the Forest Lake area; he was born in Chisago City, Minnesota on August 29, 1963; he was a star hockey and golf player in high school. He was a cement contractor, lifelong men's league golfer, father, son, brother, and friend. In his spare...
Catherine Collis
Jul 24, 2016
Catherine R. Collis, age 91 of North Branch, MN, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2016. She was preceded in death by husband, Warren; sons, Richard and James. She is survived by son, Robert (Sue), Dwayne, Loren (Darlene), Kevin (Gail), Darren (Lora); daughter, Kathie Williams, Laurie Duball; daughter-in-law, Rose; grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephew, family and friends. A Celebration of...
Jon Cronk
Jul 18, 2016
Jon P. Cronk, age 73, of Forest Lake, passed away unexpectedly on July 18, 2016. Jon was a machinist for 36 years, prior to retiring. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gunnard Cronk and Mary Wynn. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Janet; children, Jo Cronk (Thomas Steffel), Julie (Steve) Dauffenbach; Jonathan Cronk; grandsons,...
Laurel Johnson
Jul 16, 2016
Laurel Joanne Johnson passed away on July 16, 2016 at the young age of 87. Laurel was born September 28, 1928 in Scandia to parents (Carl) Elwood and (Esther) Evelyn Anderson (Magnuson). She graduated from Forest Lake High School in 1946 and should have been Valedictorian of her class. Laurel's fear of giving the commencement address motivated her to purposely...
Dolores Steichen
Jul 16, 2016
Dolores J. "Toody" Steichen, age 75 of Hugo, Minnesota, died peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, July 16, 2016. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Myrna Myaer; brothers, Bill and Leroy. She will be deeply missed by her beloved husband of 45 years, Tom; sons, Scott (Shannon), Lance (Tina); brothers, Roger, Les (Patsy);...
Jean Merlin
Jul 13, 2016
Jean R. Merlin, age 88 of Shoreview, Minnesota, died Wednesday, July 13, 2016. Jean was born January 15, 1928 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; the daughter of Anthony and Anna (Bloch) Walloch. Jean was an avid quilter and truly enjoyed expressing her artistic and creative side through the many pieces she made throughout the years. When she was not working on a...
Thomas Manick
Jul 11, 2016
Farewell to Thomas Craig Manick, beloved partner, father, son, brother and friend. Tom passed away early Monday morning July 11th, due to complications of cancer. He was born on Sept. 12, 1953, to Nick and Barb Manick in Minneapolis, MN. Tom was preceded in death by his mother, Barb Manick Ackerman. Surviving loved ones are his father, Nick Manick; his...
Ruth Peterson
Jul 11, 2016
Ruth Lucille Peterson (Wenzel), passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 11, 2016, one day before her 93rd birthday. Ruth went on to meet her husband and love of her life, Leslie. She was also preceded in death by her 5 brothers. Ruth is survived by her stepdaughter, Nancy (Andy) Oehrlein; special grandchildren and caretakers, Jody (Rick Dickinson) Steele,...
Elaine Wadsworth
Jul 10, 2016
Elaine Wadsworth Age 75, of Linwood Township, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2016. She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Bernice Mayer. She is survived by her husband, Brent; children, Bill, Kari (Charles) Pederson, Tim; grandchildren; great grandchildren; siblings, Pat (Fred) Kocer, Ronald (Pauline) Mayer; uncle, Tom Mayer; many nieces nephews, friends and family. Funeral...
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