Obituaries
Bette Lakamp
May 29, 2015
Bette A. Lakamp, age 96, of Chisago City, passed away on May 29, 2015. Bette was born December 11, 1918 in Minneapolis, Minnesota the daughter of Adolph and Augusta (Fossum) Andreasen. Bette enjoyed a career of over 28 years at Sears in the mail order and telephone sales divisions. She is preceded in death by her husbands, Emile R. "Dick"...
Ray Emerson Jr
May 20, 2015
Ray Emerson Jr., age 80 of East Bethel, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home on May 20, 2015 surrounded by family. Ray proudly served his country in the United States Army and Navy. He is preceded in death by his wife, Lorraine and daughter, Vickie. He is survived by three sons, Dean (DeeDee) Dowdy, John (Blaine) Vey, Todd (Aimee) Vey;...
Michael Dubay
May 12, 2015
Michael Anthony Dubay, age 25 of North Branch, Minnesota, died on Tuesday, May 12, 2015. Michael attended Chisago Lakes High School. Following school he worked at the Porterhouse Restaurant. Mike loved the outdoors and everything that came with it, fishing, hiking and just being amongst the trees and creatures. He was a kind and gentle person, who had the gift...
Judy Minick
May 9, 2015
Judy Minick, age 67, of Forest Lake, Minnesota died unexpectedly on Saturday, May 9, 2015. She is preceded in death by parents, Dominic and Maxine Cruciani. She is survived by her husband, Mike; siblings, Nancy Cruciani, Gary Cruciani, Mary Cruciani, Mark (Janet Lebens) Cruciani; nephew, Lucas Cruciani and niece, Lexi Jones. A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held...
Lorraine Harmon
May 8, 2015
Lorraine Mae Harmon was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on June 1, 1930. From the time she was a child she was fascinated by show business, and she dreamed of being the next Shirley Temple. Her childhood was filled with adventures like traveling with her brother on a train cross-country, to moving with her family to Seattle when she was 11....
Arlene Anderson
May 7, 2015
Arlene E. Anderson, age 80, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died peacefully on Thursday, May 7, 2015, following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer Disease. Arlene taught preschool for many years at All God's Children Preschool; in addition to teaching and volunteering her time and talents for many years at The Church of Saint Peter. She will be remembered as a giving...
Evelyn Oberg
May 3, 2015
Evelyn S. Oberg, age 89, of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thore & Julia Skomedal; husband, Gerald; and brother, Kenneth. Evelyn is survived by her children, Duane G. (Claudette), Glenn (Joyce), Sharon (Tom) Knauff, Judy (Frank) Zerwas, Ione Zurcher, Clara (Scott) Johnson; grandchildren, Michelle, Jennifer, Trisha, Eric, Matthew,...
Patrick Spence, Sr
May 3, 2015
Patrick J. Spence Sr., age 78, of the Twin Cities, died peacefully on May 3, 2015. Preceded in death by parents, Patrick & Mary; sister, Hazel; daughter, Shannon. Survived by Sons, Michael, Patrick (NaLoni), Dennis (Margie); grandchildren, Matthew, Megan, Sean, Mitchell; brother, Patrick "Harold"; former wife, Betty; AA sponsor, Gary Dowd. Patrick was an avid sports enthusiast. Memorial Service 12:00...
Steven Ware
May 1, 2015
Steven D. Ware, age 61, of St. Paul, passed away on May 1, 2015. He was born on March 14, 1954 to James and Dorothy (Olson) Ware in St. Paul, Minnesota. He was preceded in death by parents, James & Dorothy Ware; siblings, Sharon and Michael. Steve is survived by siblings, James, Debra (Howard) Frahm; many nieces and nephews; and...
Dean Frahm
Apr 29, 2015
Dean Frahm 6/12/1939-4/29/2015 After a lengthy battle with multiple illnesses, Dean passed into the arms of his heavenly father, at home, at peace, and surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by his father and mother, Howard & Ferne Frahm; and brothers, Jerry, Charles. Survived by his loving wife, Nikki; son, Dean (April); daughter, Misty (Steven) Forness; grandsons, Collin...
Karl Bergman
Apr 25, 2015
Karl R. Bergman, age 60, of Scandia, Minnesota, died peacefully following a lengthy illness on Saturday, April 25, 2015. Karl was a graduate of Forest Lake High School Class of 1972. He is survived by his parents, Roger and Jane (Plumb) Bergman; siblings, Paul, Joel, Christine, Heidi Bergman; nieces, Erica and Megan Carney; other family and friends. In respect of...
Kenny Kunshier
Apr 24, 2015
Kenny Kunshier, age 80 of Wyoming, died following a lengthy battle with cancer on Friday, April 24, 2015. Kenny worked as a scaler at Youngblood Lumber Company for over 30 years. He is preceded in death by his parents; sons, Alan and William; grandson, Joshua; five brothers; one sister. He is survived by his wife, Barb; children, Bob, Tim, Steve...
Ruth Herzog
Apr 23, 2015
Ruth Antoinette (Parcells) Herzog passed away peacefully surrounded by immediate family and Little Sisters family on Thursday, April 23, 2015 at the age of 85 years. Ruth was born on May 9, 1929 to Harris & Gladys Parcells in Denver, Colorado. Later her family moved to Minnesota and she graduated from Central High School in St Paul. She met Warren...
Carol Jacobson
Apr 21, 2015
Carol M. Jacobson, age 77 of Wyoming, Minnesota, died peacefully on Tuesday, April 21, 2015. Carol was born August 19, 1937 in Howard Lake, Minnesota the daughter of Charles and Nellie (Rassmussen) Nelson. She was a strong, gentle, Christian woman who will be missed by many. She is preceded in death by her parents; sons, Robert and Douglas; siblings, Charles...
Mary Waataja
Apr 20, 2015
Mary A. Waataja, age 75, of Columbus, died Monday, April 20, 2015 following a determined battle with Lung Cancer. Mary worked at Columbus Elementary School for over 20 years. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lyle and Marion (Knutson) Luke; husband, Carl. She is survived by her children, Vicki (Scott) Weber, Marcee (Brian) Kopp, Ron (Sue) Waataja; six...
Delores Bishop
Apr 18, 2015
Delores E. Bishop, age 81, of Wyoming, passed away unexpectedly on April 18, 2015. She was born on August 16, 1933 to Henry and Catherine (Noe) Derhaag, growing up in Victoria, Minnesota. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Walter; and son, Gordy. Delores is survived by her children, Steven (Priscilla), John (Pat), Joyce (Richard) Dupont,...
Ramona Hawkinson
Apr 17, 2015
Ramona "Mona" Hawkinson, age 79 of East Bethel, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2015. Preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Ruth Lovold; loving husband, Henry "Skeeter". Survived by 2 children Helen (Rick) Mike, Clark Hawkinson; 2 grandchildren, Brandon and Travis Mike; brother, Dean (Mariette) Lovold and Janet Hersch; favorite feline friend, Barney; many other cousins, nieces,...
Richard Carter Sr
Apr 15, 2015
Richard P. Carter Sr., age 86, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died, Wednesday, April 15, 2015. Dick worked as a typesetter for the Saint Paul Pioneer Press for over 40 years. He was actively involved in the American Legion Post 225; holding many ranking positions through his involvement. He is preceded in death by his parents and five siblings. He is...
Frederick Dewall
Apr 13, 2015
Fred Dewall, age 53, of Forest Lake. Passed away unexpectedly April 13, 2015. Fred was a Forest Lake Realtor. He played softball for Carlisle's and was an avid hunter. He also enjoyed fishing, golfing, and snowmobiling. Preceded in death by father, Glenn Gruett. Fred is survived by his children, Dane (Ashlie Sundstrom), Dylan and Brooke Dewall; mother, Cindy Gruett (nee...
Gerald Hamre
Apr 12, 2015
Gerald "Jerry" Hamre, age 81, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2015. Formerly from Brooklyn Center and Plymouth. Survived by loving wife Elaine of 60 years. Children, Mark, Lori (Keith) Matuska, Jodi (Brian) Elliott and his best friend, cat Tiggy; grandchildren Eric, Michael, Nikki and Max; brother Dennis and sister, Marilyn (Tootie). Forever with a joke and a thumbs up,...
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