Obituaries

Roger Lohse

Roger Lohse

Jan 17, 2016

Roger Lohse, age 74 of Forest Lake, died Sunday, January 17, 2016. Roger worked for Onan-Cummins for over 41 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, tinkering in his garage and hanging out with friends at the American Legion. He is preceded in death by his parents, Kurt and Laura; wife, Judith; several siblings. He is survived by his daughters, Dawn Senensky,...

Genie Mohr

Genie Mohr

Jan 12, 2016

Genie A. Mohr, age 73 of Columbus, died tragically and went to meet her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 12, 2016. She is greeted in heaven by her parents; husband, Robert Mohr; granddaughter, Melinda Kristine Gardner. She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her including her children, Sheila Carr, Laura (Mike) Kirkwold, Regina (Dan) Gardner,...

Cynthia Johnson

Cynthia Johnson

Jan 11, 2016

Cynthia Verna Johnson, age 74 of Scandia, Minnesota, died peacefully on Monday, January 11, 2016. Cindy was a registered nurse; graduating from Abbott Northwestern Nursing School in June of 1962. She worked for several years at St. John's Hospital in Saint Paul. She also worked in the libraries for the Forest Lake School District and as secretary for Forest Hills...

Scott Sabo

Scott Sabo

Jan 8, 2016

Scott Sabo, age 52, of North Branch, passed away suddenly on January 8, 2016. Preceded in death by father, Chuck. He is survived by his wife of nearly 20 years, Barb (Bradshaw); beloved daughter, Erin; mom, Carol; siblings, Steve (Patti), Pam (Steve) Trulen, Lori (Mike) Plombon, Kevin (Kelly); many nephews, great nephews, and great nieces. A Celebration of Scott's Life...

Helen Leschisin

Helen Leschisin

Jan 7, 2016

Helen M. (Gilbert) Leschisin, age 92 of North Minneapolis, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2016. Preceded in death by her husband, George. Survived by her children, Ken (Sherry), Sandy (Bob) Dahlager, Rick (Merri); grandchildren, Jo (Luke), Jamie (Adam) Bender, Peter (Natalie) Leschisin, Jenna Leschisin; and great grandchildren, Taylor, Riley, Kaylie, Mia, and Mallory. Funeral Service 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January...

Josephine Berger

Josephine Berger

Jan 2, 2016

Josephine "Jo" Berger, age 90 of Forest Lake, died peacefully on January 2, 2016, while surrounded by family. Jo was born to John and Sarah (Murphy) Mugrauer in Brooklyn, New York, but moved to St. Paul at the age of 18 months. Jo graduated from Monroe High School and attended business college before going to work for Farmers Insurance Co....

Gladys Love

Gladys Love

Jan 1, 2016

Gladys V. Love, age 89 of Forest Lake; formerly of Stillwater, Minnesota, died Friday, January 1, 2016. She is preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Christine (Nystrom) Anderson; granddaughter, Sharon Love; sister, Ione Anderson. She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Charles; children, Darryl (Gisela) Love, Linda (Sam) Thompson; grandchildren, Susan Love, Jody (Steve) Storkan, Chris...

Joyce Zeleschnak

Joyce Zeleschnak

Jan 1, 2016

Joyce T. Zeleschnak, age 60, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, passed away following a short illness on Friday, January 1, 2016. Joyce was an active member of the Forest Lake American Legion Post 225 for several years. She is preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Bernice (Wecker). She will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved her...

Dorothy Krinke

Dorothy Krinke

Jan 1, 2016

Dorothy E. Krinke (nee Hawkinson), age 76 of Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota, died peacefully on New Year's Day after a tragic but valiant battle against Alzheimer's disease. Dorothy was born in Harris, Minnesota on December 29, 1939 to Clifford and Edna (Williams) Hawkinson. She lived in Jordan, Montana in her younger years, attending Garfield County School and then returned...

Florenze Becker

Florenze Becker

Dec 29, 2015

Florenze "Molly" Becker, age 87, of Forest Lake, formerly of Blaine, MN passed away December 29, 2015 surrounded by family at his home. He retired from Pillsbury / General Mills in 1991 after 33 years of employment. "Molly" proudly served his country in the United States Army. He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Brooks; son-in-law, Billy Lawson;...

Kellie Taylor

Kellie Taylor

Dec 23, 2015

Kellie R. Taylor, age 54, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, December 23, 2015. She is preceded in death by her son, Christopher Robin Taylor; grandfather, Jack Gallagher; father and mother-in-law, George and Doris Taylor. She will be deeply missed by her beloved husband, Chris; children, Ryan (Beth), Heidi (Todd) Kofski, Jessena,...

Charles Hanson

Charles Hanson

Dec 23, 2015

Charles Irwin Hanson, age 86, of North Branch, formerly of Waubin, went to be with the Lord on December 23, 2015. He leaves behind children, Marcy (Todd) Tipton, Bryan (Debbie) Hanson, John (Rebecca) Jacobson, and Mark (Phyllis) Jacobson; 13 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; siblings, Valerie Zeeman, Genevieve Brown, and Henry Hanson. Thanks to all of the staff at Ecumen North...

DuWayne Jones

DuWayne Jones

Dec 20, 2015

DuWayne Perry Jones, "Papa" AKA Preachin Jones, 81 of Forest Lake MN, previously Maplewood, MN, died peacefully surrounded by his family after a short, but hard fight with cancer. He is preceded in death by wife, Carolina; baby sister, Janet; and parents, Perry and Katherine (Novinski) Jones. He leaves behind his daughter, Deborah (Mark Thompson) Jones, Dawn (Terry) Knyphausen; grandchildren:...

Kenneth White

Kenneth White

Dec 18, 2015

Kenneth E. White, age 91, of Wyoming, Minnesota, died Friday, December 18, 2015. Kenneth was a WWII veteran, having served as a Corporal and Instructor in the Army Air Corps. He graduated from the University of Iowa with a Ph.D. in educational psychology. He retired in 1986 as a professor in the Department of Education at Hamline University. He enjoyed...

Zach Craig

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

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

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

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

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

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...