Obituaries
Zach Craig
Dec 16, 2015
E. Zachary "Moe" Craig, age 24, of Scandia, Minnesota, died unexpectedly Wednesday, December 16, 2015. Zach graduated from Forest Lake Senior High School, Class of 2009. He was employed as a transportation worker with the MNDOT. He is preceded in death by his grandfathers, Elwood Craig and Frederick Broker. He will be dearly missed by his parents, Buck and Lori...
Bonnie Burk
Dec 12, 2015
Bonnie Jean Burk, age 80, passed away peacefully December 12, 2015, while surrounded by her family. She was born December 29, 1934 to Arthur and Margaret (Workman) Strand in Mankato, Minnesota. In 1956, Bonnie graduated Magna Cum Laude from St. Olaf College with her B.A. in English. While in college, she was a member of Pi Beta Kappa and played...
Diana VanderHeyden
Dec 12, 2015
Diana Helene (Walker) Vanderheyden, age 65, of East Bethel, passed away peacefully on Dec. 12, 2015, while surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by her parents, Eugene & Margaret Walker. Survived by her husband, Joe; son, Joseph E. (Amber); daughter, Cassie (Bryan) Anderson; grandchildren, Kelsey, Samantha and Joseph VanderHeyden; brothers, Tom (Diana) and Gene (Margaret) Walker; close friend, Sister...
Georgia Alver
Dec 8, 2015
Georgia Lou (Crawford) Alver, age 87, of Forest Lake, passed away Dec. 8th, surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by husband, Duane; son, David; daughter, Barbara; siblings, Jack, Robert, Barbara. Survived by son, Craig; grandchildren, Micah (Heather), Cory, Georgia (Demetrius), Samantha (Ryan); great grandchildren, David, James, Micah, Katherine, and Zoey. Georgia was always helping others in need. She has...
Alva Haluptzok
Dec 8, 2015
Alva Eileen Haluptzok, Jan. 7, 1932 – Dec. 8, 2015 From Spring Lake Park, passed away at Birchwood Health Care Center. Preceded in death by husband, James; son, Gary; step-grandson, Le-Mon; parents, John and Frances Westling; brothers Victor & John Westling; Tom Ward; sisters, Angus Olson; Jean Craver. Survived by children, Eileen (Arnie), Michael (Helen), Dale (Cheryl), Joy; daughter-in law,...
Richard Stanley
Dec 3, 2015
Richard "Rich" Stanley, age 61, of Wyoming, Minnesota, died unexpectedly Thursday, December 3, 2015. Rich enjoyed riding his Harley, ice fishing and snowmobiling. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Arlene. He will be deeply missed by his wife, Pam; children, Rick (Renee), Stacy (Ted), Nick, Lina (Mike), Samantha (Paul), Zachary; four grandchildren; siblings, Sandra (Bob), Bev...
Vernon Boettcher
Dec 2, 2015
Vernon Boettcher of Stacy, Minnesota passed away on December 2, 2015, at the age of 94 years, 7 months in the same house where he was born. Vernon was born April 17, 1921, in Linwood Township, to Julius and Alma (Kriesel) Boettcher. He attended the one room 'Popcorn School' located across the road from his home. Later he attended Forest...
James Martin
Dec 2, 2015
James E. "Jim" Martin, age 87, longtime Forest Lake Resident, died Wednesday, December 2, 2015. Jim enjoyed fishing, snowmobiling, playing cards and bowling. He was active in the K of C. In his free time, Jim coached youth sports in the Forest Lake area for many years. Together, Jim and Ella enjoyed their winters in Lake Havasu, Arizona. He is...
Michael Shea
Nov 29, 2015
Shea, Michael J. Age 74, born in St. Paul, raised in White Bear Lake, and longtime resident of Hugo. Passed away Sunday, November 29, 2015 with his daughters by his side, following a 2 year battle with cancer. Mike was a longtime employee at Horner Waldorf. He is preceded in death by his wife, Patricia; parents, Pat and Betty; and...
Leslie Peterson
Nov 26, 2015
Leslie L. Peterson, age 96, of Wyoming, passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 26, 2015. Preceded in death by first wife, Norma; parents; 2 brothers; and 2 sisters. He is survived by his beloved wife, Ruth; children, Lee (Elaine), Nancy Oehrlein (Andy Timmermanis), Sue (Roy) Bailey, Vicki Presley; special grandchildren and caretakers, Terry (Mary) Peterson, Jody Steele (Rick...
Judith Turenne
Nov 24, 2015
Judith "Judy" Turenne, age 71 of Forest, died peacefully on Tuesday, November 24, 2015, with family by her side. Judy was born on Sept. 15, 1944 in Saratoga, NY. She proudly served our country in the United States Army. During her time in the military, she met her beloved husband Bill, while they were both stationed in Germany. They were...
Jesse Koutek
Nov 21, 2015
Jesse Gene (Armstrong) Koutek, age 46, of Wells, formerly of St. Paul. Passed away on November 21, 2015. He was born November 10, 1969 to Eugene and Constance (Boeckman) Koutek in St. Paul, Minnesota. Preceded in death by father, Eugene; grandparents, Alice Kreager, George Koutek. He is survived by his children, Zachary Scrivner, Michael Scrivner, and Jessica Colby; 3 grandchildren;...
Dolores Byrne
Nov 21, 2015
Dolores Scholastica Byrne (formerly Narikawa, maiden name Lidberg) February 20, 1933 – November 21, 2015 Dolores Scholastica Byrne passed on to a better place after a 4 month battle with non-hodgkins lymphoma. She left us while in the presence of her husband, Leo, on November 21, 2015. She grew up in St. Paul, and later lived most of her life...
Joseph Gerlach, Sr
Nov 21, 2015
Joseph Jerome Gerlach, Sr., age 81, of Forest Lake Born June 22, 1934 in St. Paul and passed away Nov. 21, 2015 in St. Paul. Preceded in death by parents, Joseph & Emily; siblings, Frank, Jerry, Bill, Anne, and Jean. He is survived by his wife, Albena "Beanie"; children, Joe Jr. (Lisa), Steve (Vicky); grandchildren, Josh, Cortney, Faylan, Samantha (Ryan),...
Gloria Bernt
Nov 19, 2015
Gloria M. Bernt, age 88 of Wyoming, Minnesota, formerly of Schuyler, Nebraska; Frazee, Minnesota; Columbus, Nebraska; died peacefully on Thursday, November 19, 2105 at Fairview Lakes Regional Medical Center, Wyoming, Minnesota. Gloria was born February 1, 1927 in Schuyler, Nebraska, the daughter of Ralph and Pearl (Parolek) Novak. She will be dearly remembered as a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister...
Stephen Reeder
Nov 19, 2015
Stephen Reeder, age 54 of Blanding, Utah formerly Forest Lake, Minnesota passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2015 in Blanding. Steve passed away after falling and hitting his head while outside doing chores. Steve proudly served his country in the United States Army. He had a love of the outdoors that included hunting, fishing, skiing and the mountains which led...
Janice Kostroski
Nov 18, 2015
Kostroski, Janice L. Age 77 Of Forest Lake Died peacefully on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 with her family by her side. She was united in marriage to Jerome Kostroski on August 25, 1962. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Lori Jean Ettinger; grandson, Aaron Ettinger; brother, James Lundberg. She will be deeply missed by her husband, Jerry; children,...
Duane Reil
Nov 17, 2015
Duane Reil, age 72 of Forest Lake, MN passed away unexpectedly on November 17, 2015 at his home. Duane proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was the former owner of Lindstrom Starter & Alternator Shop and Ricci's Saloon in Hugo. Preceded in death by parents; 2 siblings, Ellie and Jim; sons, Patrick and Edward. Survived by...
John Manning
Nov 13, 2015
John "Jack" Kenneth Manning, Major U.S.A.F., Retired, Age 80, of East Bethel, passed away peacefully in his sleep with his family by his side on November 13, 2015. John was Career military and a Bronze Star recipient. Upon his honorable discharge, he went on to work for Target Corp. A very active man, John loved golfing, cooking, sailing, sewing and...
Curtis Lendt
Nov 13, 2015
Lendt, Curtis Age 92 of Wyoming, MN died November 13, 2015 of Natural Causes. He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Alma Lendt; wife, Ruby; brother, Roy; girlfriend, Dorothy Clingman. He is survived by his sister-in-law, Ann Lendt; niece, Vicki (Mark) Miller; nephew, Scott (Jo) Lendt; niece, Valri Wittner; numerous great nieces and nephews. Curtis was an...
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