Obituaries
John Broos Jr
Apr 22, 2016
John R. Broos Jr. "Lollipop Man", age 72 of Forest Lake, Minnesota. John was born, May 31, 1943 in Saint Paul, Minnesota passed away on Friday, April 22, 2016. John was a member of American Legion Post 225 of Forest Lake. He served as Third Degree Grand Knight of the Blaine/Coon Rapids and Forest Lake Knights of Columbus. He was...
Edward Erickson
Apr 20, 2016
Edward L. "Flaming Eddie" Erickson, age 78, life-long resident of Scandia, Minnesota, died peacefully on Wednesday, April 20, 2016. Eddie was an active member of the Almelund Threshing Co. and the Scandia/Marine Antique Car Club for many years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lawren and Rosemary Erickson; wife, Elizabeth; niece, Barbara Erickson. He will be deeply missed...
DuAyne Didling
Apr 16, 2016
DuAyne "Big D" Didling Age 72 of Columbus, MN, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents. DuAyne is survived by his wife of 55 years, Marilyn; daughter, Suzy (Pat) Fitzgerald; son, DuAyne (Kathy); 5 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren and sister, Tonita (Randy) Lloyd. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday,...
Gary Zeug
Apr 15, 2016
Gary Francis Zeug, age 65, of Stacy, passed away unexpectedly on April 15, 2016. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Beth; daughters, Nicole (Jeremy) Cleveland, Nadine (Mike) Selbitschka; grandchildren, Zachary, Grace, Aiden, Ethan; parents, Francis & Darlene Zeug; 2 sisters; and 1 brother. A Celebration of Gary's Life will be held 4-8 p.m., Wednesday, April 20, 2016...
Jeanne Przybilla
Apr 9, 2016
Jeanne "Jean" Przybilla, age 74 of Chisago City, formerly North St. Paul passed away peacefully on April 9, 2016 surrounded by her girls. She is preceded in death by her parents and brother, David. Survived by loving husband, Jim of 50 years and their daughter, Debra (Paul) Hanson and their children: Nichole, Brandon (Danielle), Nicole, Cameron; daughter, Carol (Dave) Conroy...

Darlene Anderson
Apr 9, 2016
Darlene J. Anderson, age 73, died Saturday, April 09, 2016 at Birchwood Health Care Center, Forest Lake, Minnesota. Darlene is preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Jerome Sagen and Norman Anderson. She is survived by her daughter, Theresa Pagel; grandchildren, Joshua, Louie, Christeena; great-grandchildren; sister, Jan Palmer; other family and friends. Graveside Services will be held at Withrow Cemetery,...

Shirley LeTourneau
Apr 8, 2016
Shirley Janice LeTourneau, age 81 of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died suddenly March 8th 2016. Shirley was born March 20 1935 in Red Lake, Minnesota. Shirley was a strong, loving, and beautiful person who was a proud member of Red Lake Nation and Forest Lake VFW Womens Auxiliary Post 4210. She is preceded in death by two husbands, Truxton Dean Andersen...
David Tryon
Apr 5, 2016
David Tryon, age 74 of Linwood Township, Minnesota, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family following a lengthy illness on Tuesday, April 5, 2016. David proudly served his country in the United States Navy.He is preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Marie; wife, LaVerne; son, George; granddaughter, Melissa. He is survived by his children, Debbie, Scott, Pam, Kim,...
Richard Bochenski
Apr 4, 2016
Richard "Rick" Bochenski, age 67 of Anoka County, Minnesota, passed away suddenly on April 4, 2016 from heart disease complications. We are so grateful that we were able to spend an additional twenty-two years with Rick after his quadruple bypass in 1994. He was born and raised in New Brighton and graduated from Mounds View High School in 1966. He...
Marlene Heaton
Apr 3, 2016
Marlene was born February 2, 1934 in St. Paul, MN to David and Florence Nelsen. After growing up in North St. Paul, MN, she graduated North St. Paul High School in 1952. She married James Chatterton and raised four children in White Bear Lake, MN. After divorcing, she met and married Ed Heaton, who had five children of his own...
Phyllis Lundgren/Swanson
Apr 3, 2016
Phyllis H. Lundgren/Swanson, age 93, formerly of Forest Lake, passed away April 3, 2016. Phyllis was a graduate of Forest Lake High School. Along with her husband, Donald Lundgren, she built and operated Eko Backen. Preceded in death by first husband, Donald Lundgren and second husband, Ralph Swanson; daughter, Kim Joan Proell; grandson, Luke Lundgren; sisters, Jean Arth, Marian Swanson....
Alice Saxe
Mar 31, 2016
Alice C. Saxe, age 92, of Forest Lake, Passed away surrounded by family on March 31, 2016, due to complications from cancer. Preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin and Theresa Saxe; 3 brothers; and 3 sisters. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Monday, April 4, 2016 at...
Michael Johns
Mar 31, 2016
Michael Dale Johns, age 74, of Lindstrom, passed away peacefully in his home on March 31, 2016. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy 1960-1966. Preceded in death by his parents; sons, Nicholas and Robert; brother, Tom. He is survived by his children, Wendy (Josh) Thomas, Steven, Holly (John) Starkey; grandchildren, Jacob, Jesse, and Kyla Thomas, Matthew, Karley, and Cole...
Dean Norring
Mar 24, 2016
Norring, Dean L. Age 63, of Hugo, passed on March 24, 2016. He is preceded in death by parents, Norm and Gloria; daughter, Jessica; and brother, Norm Jr. He is survived by wife, Colleen; children, Justina and Dustin; grandson, Logan; siblings, Larry (Barb), Daryl, Tom, Nancy (Wayne) Loken and Brenda (Chris) Greer; and many nieces and nephews. Dean loved the...
Florence Buchtel
Mar 17, 2016
Florence (Wax) Buchtel, age 83 of Minneapolis, died on March 17, 2016. Preceded in death by parents; 8 siblings; son, Alan; and her significant other, Tom Hanlon. She is survived by her daughters, Sharon (Daniel) Klein, Karen (Lee) Baldwin; grandchildren, Christine (Keith) Poetsch, Daniel Klein, Katie Klein, David (Jen) Baldwin, Adam Kuntz, Kari (Jaysin) Hodges, Jacob (Deb) Kuntz, Rebecca (Brian)...

Bert Hokkanen
Mar 15, 2016
Bertha "Bert" Hokkanen, age 72 of Coon Lake, MN died March 15, 2016. Memorial Services will take place at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at Lord of Lakes Lutheran Church, 25402 Itasca Ave. Forest Lake, MN. Family will greet friends one hour prior to service at the church. Funeral Home: Mattson Funeral Home 343 North Shore Drive Forest Lake,...
Jerrell Navara
Mar 15, 2016
Jerrell "Jerry" Navara, age 79 of Forest Lake, died March 15, 2016. Jerry proudly served his country in the United States Navy and is a retired St. Paul Police Officer of 25 years. He is preceded in death by his parents. Survived by his loving wife, Darlene and their children: Michael (Andrea), Cheryl (Geno) Zoya, Kevin (Shayna); 7 grandchildren; 6...
Norma Frenning
Mar 15, 2016
Norma Joan Frenning, age 82, formerly of Forest Lake and Chippewa Falls, died on March 15, 2016. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert C.; son, John; brother, David Nelson. She is survived by her children, LeAnn Anderson, Curt (Robin), Brad (Mary), Valerie Johnson; 13 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; brothers, Marlyn "Boyce" (Joyce) Priebe, Larry (Donna) Nelson; and sister-in-law, Peggy...
"Abe" Larson
Mar 13, 2016
"Abe" Albin Rudolph Larson Gentle, Loving and Genuine June 4, 1932-March 13, 2016 Much loved by wife, Jill; kids; grandkids; friends and family. Memorial Service 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 17, 2016 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 38460 Lincoln Trail, North Branch. Visitation one hour prior to service. Memorials are preferred to the family or Birchwood Memory Care Unit, Forest Lake. Funeral...
Betty Webb
Mar 12, 2016
Betty Mae Webb(nee Broadbent), age 78 of Wyoming, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2016. She is preceded in death by her parents, Carroll and Lilly Belle Broadbent; husband, Fred. Survived by 3 children, Scott (Chris), Betsy (Rainer) Stuwe, Chris (Terri); 10 Grandchildren; 4 Great-Grandchildren; 1 brother, Buck (Yvonne) Broadbent; sister, Barb (Bill) Ulvin; many nieces, nephews and other...
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