Obituaries

David Stenberg

David Stenberg

Jun 29, 2015

David Stenberg, age 56 of Forest Lake, Minnesota began dancing on the streets of gold on June 29, 2015. He is preceded in death by his father, Walter Jack. Dave will be dearly missed by his wife, Cindy; children: Jaxon, Nate, Becka, Benny, Reuben, Aaron (Stephanie) and Josh; mother, Grace; sisters, Ruth (Wayne) and Mary (Byron); many nieces and nephews;...

Judy Erickson

Judy Erickson

Jun 23, 2015

Judy Erickson, age 67 , of Lindstrom. There will only be one Judy Erickson, who passed on June 23, 2015, leaving the world less colorful. She exemplified what being a free spirit is all about. During her transition her son, Shane, held one hand and her daughter, Tracy, the other. She thrived on road trips and her daughter's ducks and...

Diane Smith

Diane Smith

Jun 22, 2015

Diane L. Smith, Beloved Wife and Mom, age 76 of Maplewood, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2015. Diane was a fun-loving, spirited and artistic woman. She loved her family, her friends, antiquing, and gardening. She will be deeply missed by Wiley, her husband of 46 years; daughter, Christi (Kevin) Olson; grandson, Connor; and many friends. Preceded in death by...

Gerald Thacker

Gerald Thacker

Jun 19, 2015

Gerald R Thacker, a resident of Lino Lakes Assisted Living, died there Friday, June 19. He was 92. He was born in Milwaukee on March 29, 1923, son of Percy and Lillian Thacker. He graduated from Washington High School in 1941. After finishing high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army in Texas with the 9th Air Defense Command. He...

Keith Langston

Keith Langston

Jun 17, 2015

Keith Brian Langston was born January 30th, 1969 in Aurora, IL. He was the son of Gerald and Sheila (Anderson) Langston. He had one brother, Erik (Shanna), and two beloved nephews, Ethan and Eli. Keith attended school in Montgomery and Oswego, IL. After graduation, Keith attended Pensacola Christian College in Pensacola, FL where he loved the beach and weather. After...

Dale Long

Dale Long

Jun 17, 2015

Dale F. Long, age 78 of Forest Lake, Minnesota died June 17, 2015. Preceded in death by parents, Frank and Marie Long; brother, Richard (Delayne) Long, niece, Sharon Long. Survived by sister, Marilyn Long; nieces, Cynthia (John) Stites, Carol (Dean) Kayler, nephew, David (Zanda) Long. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at...

Patricia Svenkeson

Patricia Svenkeson

Jun 16, 2015

Patricia "Pat" Irene Svenkeson, age 80, died peacefully on June 16, 2015 surrounded by family. Patty was born Nov 20, 1934 in Peoria, Illinois, the daughter of Francis and Irene Kinsella. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Andrew Svenkeson; seven children (Andy, Paul, John, Mark, Phillip, Kristi, and Jim) and their spouses; 20 grandchildren and 13...

Barbara Winnick

Barbara Winnick

Jun 13, 2015

Barbara J. Winnick, Loving Wife & Mother, age 77, of Forest Lake, died on June 13, 2015 after a brief battle with cancer. Preceded in death by her parents; sister, Marilyn; sister-in-law, Barb; and beloved cat, Samantha. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Mel; sons, Dan and Scott; brothers, Jim (Janet) and Jerry Fernstrom; brothers-in-law, Jerry, Louis;...

Richard Hanson

Richard Hanson

Jun 12, 2015

On May 15, 1950, Richard Perry Hanson was born to Donald and Faith (Helgeson) Hanson in St. Paul, Minnesota. He passed away on June 12, 2015 in Maplewood. Dick is survived by his son, Mike; brother, Doug (Mary) Hanson; good friend, Sharon Cathcart; and best friend, Bob Belden. He was preceded in death by his parents. Dick loved oldies music,...

Arthur Boston

Arthur Boston

Jun 12, 2015

Arthur "Dave" Boston, age 68, of Forest Lake, died on June 12, 2015 after a long struggle with illness. He worked as a security guard. Survived by wife, Faith; sons, Joel (Beth) Boston, Dina Hayes ; daughters, Toby Wright, Kay Boston, Deanna Boston; sister, Merilee; grandson, Jarad. Memorial Service 1:00 p.m., Monday, June 22, 2015 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343...

Katherine Allquist

Katherine Allquist

Jun 11, 2015

Katherine "Katie" Allquist, age 95, of Stacy was Promoted to Glory on June 11, 2015. Preceded in death by husband, John; son-in-law, Nick Wagner. Survived by daughters, Mary Wagner, Sue (William) Lein; grandchildren, Deborah (Trey) Rayburn, Sarah (Nancy) Wagner, Keith Wagner, William (Julie) Lein, Jr., Bradley (Robin) Lein; great grandchildren, Nick Rayburn, Madlyn Lein, Rhys Lein. Celebration of Katie's Life...

Phyllis Gale

Phyllis Gale

Jun 11, 2015

Phyllis Gale age 91, of Forest Lake, died on June 11, 2015. Preceded in death by husband, Ward; 3 brothers; and a sister. She is survived by children, Douglas (Gloria), Joan (Bill) Gale Snowden; grandchildren, Scott (Marlo), Rick (Vinette), Dean (Michelle), Todd, Lisa; ; great grandchildren, Mathew, Mitch, Brett, Taylor, Shenyn, Megan, Jacob, Dominique, Dante, Andrew, Natalie, Conya, Cassandra; great...

Theresa Lustig

Theresa Lustig

Jun 11, 2015

Theresa "Kathie" Lustig, age 69 of Webster, WI, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2015. Preceded in death by parents, Vern & Theresa Fuller. She is survived by her husband, Ron; son, Greg (Teresa) Seykora; stepsons, Owen (Holly) Lustig, Aaron (Tiela) Lustig; and siblings, Mike Fuller, Rose Tschida, John Fuller. Graveside service 1:00 p.m., Thursday, June 18, 2015 at Calvary...

Nola Bowman

Nola Bowman

Jun 9, 2015

Nola Jane Bowman, age 62, of Chisago City, died peacefully on June 9, 2015. Preceded in death by parents, Charles & Wanda Fleeman; son, Shane Suchier; brothers, Robert Fleeman, Randy Snowden. She is survived by husband, Scott; sons, Tom (LaTisha) Suchier, Gene Bowman (Caroline Ogletree), Casey (Laura) Bowman; grandchildren, Kayty, Caleb, & Hailee, Olivia & Anthony, Daryl; siblings, Cecilia Patterson,...

Andrew Stephens

Andrew Stephens

Jun 7, 2015

Andrew J. Stephens passed away Sunday, June 7, 2015. He was born on January 9, 1956 to Clyde and Roberta (Stewart) Stephens in Riverside, California. He is survived by his son, Aaron; grandson, London; significant other, Diana Bakk; father, Clyde; and sister, Robin. He was preceded by his mother, Roberta. Andrew's life-long passion was music and playing guitar. No services...

Lucille Donnelly

Lucille Donnelly

Jun 7, 2015

Lucille "Lucy" Dorothy Donnelly, daughter of Guy and Callendre Donnelly was born at 12:30 a.m., and earned her angel wings at 1:58 a.m. on June 7, 2015. Lucy is beloved and will be deeply missed by her parents and big sisters, Tennyson and Sydalee; maternal grandparents, James & Rose Noll; paternal grandparents, Guy Donnelly, Sr., Ron & Sue Dailey; maternal...

Nyle Relay

Nyle Relay

Jun 5, 2015

Age 36, of Bemidji, passed away on June 5, 2015. He was born on January 30, 1979 to Brian and Nola (Scherb) Relay in Litchfield, Minnesota. Nyle married Christine Holm on June 14, 2003 in Forest Lake, Minnesota. Nyle was a physical therapist for Sanford Bemidji Medical Center. He was known for his passion for family and work, very positive...

Eileen O'Hara

Eileen O'Hara

Jun 2, 2015

Eileen Patricia O'Hara, age 72, Of Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota, died peacefully on Tuesday, June 02, 2015 while surrounded by her beloved family. She is preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Eileen (Courtemanche) Fowler; sister, Carol Ann Hanson; brother, Walter Fowler. She will be deeply missed by her loving husband, William; devoted children, Michael Christensen, Patrick (Christina)...

Melinda Roman

Melinda Roman

Jun 2, 2015

Melinda J. Yaste Roman, age 59 of Lindstrom, Minnesota, died Tuesday, June 2, 2015, following a short illness. Mindy worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant for 30 years at Birchwood Health Care Center, Forest Lake. In her free time she enjoyed crocheting, going to movies, trips to the casino and most importantly time spent with her family. She is preceded...

Geneva Rosenberg

Geneva Rosenberg

May 29, 2015

Age 97 of Forest Lake and Big Sandy Passed away peacefully on May 29, 2015. Preceded in death by husband, Allen C.; son, Edward G.; daughter-in-law Diane Rosenberg; brothers, Richard and Glenn Kunshier. She is survived by her children, Gary Rosenberg, Robert (Laurie) Olson, Laura (Gary) Rehbein, Gloria (George) Osgood, LeeAnn Thornberry (Buzz); 17 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; 1 great...