Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
JoAnn Ness
Sep 30, 2016
JoAnn Ness Age 79, Of Cedar, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 30, 2016. JoAnn was born on January 21, 1937 to Roy and Ethel Murphy, in Rochester, MN. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Vernon; five siblings; and one daughter. She is survived by children, Debbie, Kay (Ron), Charlie (Diane), Jeffery, Michael (Cheryl), Michelle; eleven grandchildren;...
Joseph Wishy
Sep 30, 2016
Joseph R. Wishy, age 81, of Lindstrom, formerly of Bloomington. Passed away peacefully on September 30, 2016 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Preceded in death by parents, Joseph & Mathilda. He is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Carolyn; children, Kevin (Pat), Craig (Teri Jo), Kelly Coutier (Chris); grandchildren, Joe (Kellie), Ryan, Brianna, Forrest, Rosemarie, Brooke,...
Tony Bjorklund
Sep 30, 2016
Tony Dean Bjorklund, age 50, of Blaine, died in a car accident coming home from work on Friday, September 30, 2016. Survived by children, Brittany Sue, Christopher, Cheyenne and their mother, Susan Sandberg; beloved grandson, Jayden; father Ron (Gail); mother, Jan Tanner; sisters, Tamy, Terri (Dan) Holt and their children, Misti and Nat; Tessa (Luis) Donato and their children, Collin,...
Shirley Peters
Sep 28, 2016
Peters, Shirley L. Age 91 of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2016. She is preceded in death by husband, Sherman. She is survived by her sister, Mary Brimberry; children, Kurt (Julie), Karl (Teri), Karen, Kermit; six grandchildren; one great grandchild, and many nieces and nephews. Shirley grew up on St. Paul's east side, graduating from Johnson High...
Brooks Beebe
Sep 24, 2016
Broooks Beebe, age 86, of Mahtomedi. Passed away peacefully on September 24, 2016. Preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie. Survived by son, Scott (Pat); daughters, Terri (Dino) Tsamasfyros, Sally (Bob) Boullianne; 8 grandchildren; and 5 great grandchildren. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 1, 2016 with Memorial Service following at 11:00 a.m., at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church in...
James Richter
Sep 24, 2016
James H. Richter, age 80, of New Ulm, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2016. He was born on March 8, 1936 to Alex and Loretta (Brueske) Richter in New Ulm. Jim was a longtime employee of Honeywell and served in the United States Army. Jim is preceded in death by his parents, Alex and Loretta; and brother, Alex Jr....
Marlene Robinson
Sep 23, 2016
Marlene C. Robinson, age 74, lifelong resident of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died following a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by her family on Friday, September 23, 2016. Marlene enjoyed reading, working on puzzles, having a great cup of coffee and a cigarette, but above all she cherished time spent with her family. She is preceded in death by her parents,...
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