Obituaries
Virgil Achtenberg
Feb 17, 2015
Virgil W. Achtenberg, age 81, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, passed away February 17, 2015. Virgil proudly served his country in the US Army. He continued his service to our country, volunteering with the Fort Snelling National Cemetery Rifle Squad. Virgil retired from the State of Minnesota in 1999. He was a member of Painters Union 61. Preceded in death by...
Marcus Triplett Jr
Feb 12, 2015
Marcus J. Triplett Jr., age 72, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died, peacefully following a brief battle with cancer on Thursday, February 12, 2015. He is preceded in death by his parents, Marcus J. Sr. and Lois (Hanson) Triplett. He will be deeply missed by his sister, Kathy (Ken) Merschdorf; nephew, Matthew Merschdorf; niece, Melanie (Bill) Headley; great nieces and nephews,...
Michael Schumacher
Feb 10, 2015
Michael A. Schumacher, age 59, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 in his home, surrounded by his family following a brief battle with cancer. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Sherry; children, Sarah, Steven, Michelle; grandchildren, Asher and Mikaela; mother, Carol; brothers, sisters; family and friends. He...
Clarence Zeleschnak
Feb 8, 2015
Clarence J. Zeleschnak, age 97, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died peacefully while surrounded by his family on Sunday, February 8, 2015. Clarence proudly served his country during WWII. He was the first draftee from St. Paul, Minnesota. Following his honorable discharge he began his career with Hurley Construction. He was blessed with 42 years of retirement which he spent doing...
Ernest Murphy
Feb 7, 2015
Ernest "Jim" Murphy, age 64, of Lindstrom, passed away on February 7, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Denise; mother, JoAnn Murphy; stepchildren, Jeff, Kimberly, Kile, Erik, Scott, Jeffrey, Emily; siblings, Denny (Deby), Larry (Heidi), Jim (Cathy), Tim, Ed; and grandchildren. A Celebration of Jim's Life will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, February 12, 2015 at Maranatha Assembly of God,...
Robert Holden, Sr
Feb 6, 2015
Robert L. Holden, Sr., age 83, of Forest Lake. Retired Forest Lake Police Officer Passed away peacefully on February 6, 2015. Bob was a US Air Force Sergeant during the Korean Conflict and had been a Law Enforcement Instructor at Dakota County Technical Institute. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, 32° Scottish Rite, and American Legion. Preceded in...
Delena Moore
Feb 4, 2015
Delena Kathryn Moore, passed away, February 4, 2015 at the Birchwood Health Care Center, Forest Lake, Minnesota. Delena was born to George Henry Moore and Jewell Evelyn Moore on April 5, 1933 in Dardanelle, Arkansas. She grew up in Dardanelle and later moved to Topeka, Kansas; where she remained through her adult life. She has one son, Benny Ray Moore....
Patti Watterson
Feb 1, 2015
Patti Anna Watterson, age 60, of Linwood, passed with peace surrounded by her family on February 1, 2015. Patti was born on January 29, 1955 to Valentine and Matilda (Buchholz) Jakubek in Cook, Minnesota. She was raised in Duluth where she met and married Roy Watterson. In the mid-70's they moved to the Iron Range where Patti was one of...
Jon Sanford
Jan 28, 2015
Jon Sanford, age 39, of Scandia, died unexpectedly of natural causes on Wednesday, January 28, 2015. He is preceded in death by his grandparents; and his dad, Dennis Sanford. He is survived by his loving mom, Cathy Connelly; sister, Ann Sanford (Justin Tate) ; nieces, Morgan, Piper, Charli Tate; other extended family and friends. Memorial Services will be held at...
Thomas McGrath
Jan 23, 2015
Thomas Edward McGrath, age 83, of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully, with family by his side on January 23, 2015. Preceded in death by parents, Henry "Harry" and Agnes (Konietzko) McGrath; siblings, Gerald "Jerry" (Ellie) McGrath, John "Jack" McGrath, Mary Jo Kolbow, Janet (Dale) Jensen. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Pat; sons, Brian (Susan), Bruce (Brenda),...
Timothy Hobson
Jan 22, 2015
Timothy "Timba" Hobson, age 45, of Lindstrom, formerly of Linwood Twp., passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on January 22, 2015. Tim was born June 23, 1969 in St. Paul. In 1987 he graduated from Forest Lake High School and went on to Century College. After receiving his degree, he went on to work at several financial institutions and was...
AnnMarie Bashynski
Jan 15, 2015
AnnMarie "Annie" Lee Bashynski, 43, of Forest Lake, MN left this world to be with Jesus early Thursday morning, January 15, 2015. After standing on her strong faith to battle cancer for over two years, she passed away peacefully at home with her loving family members. Annie was born on March 2, 1971 at St. Joseph Hospital in St. Paul,...
Barbara Sterns
Jan 13, 2015
Barbara A. Sterns (Alver), age 51 of Forest Lake died January 13, 2015. Owner of Lakes Taxi. Preceded in death by father, Duane; brother, David. Survived by husband, Bryon Armstrong; 3 children; granddaughter; Mother, Georgia Alver, brother and nephew. Memorial Service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at Forest Lake American Legion Post 225. Memorials...
Anthony Burns
Jan 8, 2015
Burns, Anthony "Tony" M. Age 43, of Forest Lake, passed away suddenly in his home on January 8, 2015. He was born and raised in Duluth, graduating from Denfeld High School in 1990. Tony had a passion for his family and for hockey. He was a devoted and beloved husband, father, son, and brother. In his short life Tony had...
Leonard Mirocha
Jan 7, 2015
Leonard T. Mirocha, age 87 of Forest Lake, died peacefully at home with family on January 7, 2015. He was a wonderful Husband, Father and Grandfather. Preceded in death by wife, Patricia; siblings, Chet, Marie and Helen. He is survived by his son, Greg (Nancy); daughters, Judy (Jon) Richardson, Debbie (Mark) Strimbu; grandchildren, Jon Jr., Ryan, David, Mary, Katy; sister,...
David Hawkinson
Jan 4, 2015
David E. Hawkinson, "Dave the Barber", age 78, of North Branch, died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, January 4, 2015. Dave was the owner/operator of the Silver Shear in New Brighton, which he established in 1976. He was an avid sprint car racing fan. He is preceded in death by his parents, Arnold and Irene; wife, Rachel; sister, Ardie...
Clara Wood
Dec 24, 2014
Clara Wood, age 90 of Forest Lake, passed away December 24, 2014. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Chester; 2 brothers; 1 sister; grandson, Christopher. Survived by children, Laura (Ken) Kinney, Chet (Jean); grandson, Scott (Michelle) Wood and their children, Alex and Isaac; granddaughter, Robin Kinney; brother, William Aubrey; many nieces, nephews, and other extended family and...
Jerry Johnson
Dec 22, 2014
Jerry L. Johnson, age 68, of May Township, died tragically in an auto accident on December 22, 2014. He was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota on August 21, 1946 to Glenn and Hazel (Fetting) Johnson. In 1964, Jerry graduated from South Saint Paul High School. Jerry's higher education was completed through Dunwoody Institute, where he studied architectural drafting. Jerry served...
Nancy Mann
Dec 20, 2014
Nancy "Gerry" Mann, age 81, of Forest Lake, leapt out of her body at 5:37 a.m., December 20, 2014 and is now resting comfortably in the arms of her Savior. Preceded in death by parents, Orville and Anna Holden; brother; Virgil Holden; brother and sister-in-law, Orville & Yvonne Holden. Survived by husband, LeRoy; sons, Mark, Kevin, and Dennis (Mary) Mann;...
Michele Taylor
Dec 19, 2014
Michele Taylor, 54 of Forest Lake died peacefully in her home surrounded by her family, December 19, 2014. She graduated from Derham Hall High School and Century College. Preceded in death by her brother, John Taylor; father, Mike Taylor; step-father, Paul Hasecuster. She is survived by her mother, Mary Lou Hasecuster; sisters Monica Olson, Marcia (Kevin) O'connor; brother, Bernie Taylor;...
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