Obituaries

Ivyl Kopecky

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Judith Coates

Judith Coates

Jul 8, 2016

Judith Ann "Judy" Coates (Anderson), age 73, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2016, while surrounded by her loving family. Preceded in death by her parents, Tyrus & Dorothy Anderson. She is survived by her beloved husband of 51 years, Jerry; children, Suzanne (Craig) Peterson, Steven (Aimee) Coates, Sarah (Jesse) Lange; grandchildren, Carter, Caden, Emma, Samantha, Colton, Claire; siblings, Mary...

Monica Briggs

Monica Briggs

Jul 8, 2016

Monica Briggs Age 63, of Forest Lake, MN, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2016. She is preceded in death by father, Calvin. Survived by husband, Patrick; daughter, Sara; 2 grandsons; mother, Marilyn; and siblings. Memorial service 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake, MN. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m., Tuesday,...

Richard Wesen

Richard Wesen

Jun 26, 2016

Richard Wesen Age 64, of Chisago City, MN, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2016. He is preceded in death by his father, Gerald. Survived by wife, Karen; daughter, Heather; son, Jerry; grandchildren, Kaytlyn, Emylee, Rhiannon, Richard James; mother, Phillipina; sisters, Gina (Jerry Kahn), Marlene, Pamela Peter, Cindy (Dennis) Dupont; many nieces, nephews, friends and family. Mass of Christian Burial...

Ellen Dahlquist

Ellen Dahlquist

Jun 25, 2016

Ellen Frances Dahlquist (Freeman) Age 91, of Leesburg, VA, formerly of Wyoming and Burnsville, MN, passed away June 25, 2016. Preceded in death by her husband. Arthur and her son, Dennis. She is survived by her Son, Mike (Raynor) Dahlquist; Grandson, Mac; Sister, Donna Marinello; and many special grand nieces and nephews. She was an avid baseball fan - MN...

Delphine Anderson

Delphine Anderson

Jun 20, 2016

Delphine Anderson, age 85, of Gold Canyon, AZ formerly of Scandia, MN and Canada died June 20, 2016. Delphine was born January 4, 1931 in Stockholm, Saskatchewan to Carl Joseph Ejnar and Martha Augusta (Johanson) Wahlstrom. She is preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Vergil Anderson. Survived by her children: Joel Anderson, Rev. Nathan Anderson (Diane), Miriam Faloon (Steve),...

Lois Mallum

Lois Mallum

Jun 14, 2016

Lois M. Mallum, age 95, of Saint Paul; formerly of Scandia, Minnesota, died Tuesday, June 14, 2016. She is preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Lilian Rydeen; husband, Hollis Mallum; step-son, James Hollis Mallum; siblings, Gordon Rydeen, Irene Carlson. She is survived by her daughters, Joy (Rob Nelson) Sarazin, Joan (Jeff) Menard; step-daughter, Nancy (Jon) Swenson; nine grandchildren;...