Obituaries
Gary Shostedt
Apr 11, 2015
Gary William Shostedt, age 67, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2015 of complications to Parkinson 's Disease. He had been a resident of Ecumen Parmly LifePointes in Chisago City, MN for the last 2 ½ years. Gary was born February 14, 1948 to Frederick and Genevieve Shostedt in Stillwater, MN. After graduating high school and attending one year at...
Doris Meyer
Apr 9, 2015
Doris L. Meyer, age 94 of Stillwater, formerly of Scandia, died April 9, 2015. Preceded in death by brother, Kenneth Larson. Survived by cousins. Doris had worked for Northwestern Bell Telephone for many years. She was a member of Telephone Pioneers of America. Funeral Service 11:00 a.m., Monday, April 20, 2015 at Elim Lutheran Church, 20971 Olinda Trail N., Scandia....
Christian Roman
Apr 7, 2015
Christian W. Roman, age 40, of Lindstrom, Minnesota, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. Chris graduated from Forest Lake Senior High School, Class of 1993. He enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, yoga and will be remembered as a magnet to children and all animals. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mary Ramthun, Donald Yaste. He will be dearly...
John DePew Jr
Apr 7, 2015
John DePew Jr., age 76, of Emily, Minnesota formerly Mahtomedi died unexpectedly April 7, 2015. John was born June 1, 1938 to John Edwin Sr. and Ruth (Hardie) DePew in Los Angeles, California. He is the longtime owner of Wildwood Service in Mahtomedi. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He is preceded in death by his...
Billy Morehead
Apr 5, 2015
Billy Taylor Morehead, on Easter Sunday, surrounded by his devoted family, "Billy T" joined his mother, father, brother, and sister in the loving hands of God. Billy T's career spanned many years in Correctional Education finishing as Director of Education at Stillwater State Prison. Billy T was an avid sports lover throughout his life, both as a participant and spectator....
Donald Olson
Apr 4, 2015
Donald Leroy Olson 1930-2015 Of Chisago City, formerly of St. Louis Park and Laporte. Preceded in death by parents, Nels and Hattie; wife, Betty. Survived by son, Gregory (Sue); grandchildren, Justin, Annika; great granddaughter, Regen; sisters, Gwen Langermann, Darriel "Dolly" Bergfeld; significant other, Nancy McCarty. Don attended the U of M before enlisting in the U.S. Air Force. He served...
Vera Robinson
Mar 30, 2015
Vera E. Robinson, age 96, passed peacefully from this life on March 30, 2015 at Birchwood Health Care Center. Vera was a long-time Forest Lake resident who was employed for 17 years at Faith Lutheran Church, where she actively helped with youth and conducted children's choirs. She and husband, "Bud," were known for their music and community service, frequently providing...
Helen Pearson
Mar 30, 2015
Helen Marie Pearson, age 78, lifelong resident of Cedar, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2015. Helen was a longtime teacher, who loved Jesus and children. Preceded in death by parents, Eddie & Martha Pearson; parents-in-law, Al & Blanche Pearson. Survived by Darrel, her beloved husband of 54 years; children, Heidi (Bruce) Wyatt, Darren (Stephanie); grandchildren, Marrta, Sarah, Laura, Sven;...
Rebecca Halphen
Mar 28, 2015
Rebecca "Becki" Halphen, age 41 of Bethel, Minnesota; formerly of Dayton, Minnesota, died following a courageous battle with MS on Saturday, March 28, 2015 at Fairview Lakes Regional Medical Center. Becki was born on May 30, 1973 in Forest Lake, Minnesota the daughter of William and Bonnie (Schmidt) Berger. She graduated from St. Francis High School, Class of 1991. She...
Kenneth Knapp
Mar 25, 2015
Kenneth Karl Knapp, 61, of Wahkon, MN passed unexpectedly on March 25, 2015. He was an independent over the road truck driver and loved his work. He also was a former U.S. Marine. He was preceded in death by his father, Ervin; mother, Mabel; brother, Ralph; nephew, Jeff. He is survived by sisters, Karen (Rich) Larson, Carol Larson, Irene Knapp,...
Shirley McCulloch
Mar 22, 2015
Shirley M. McCulloch, age 82, of Ham Lake, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on March 22, 2015. Preceded in death by her furry friend, Leo. She is survived by children, Sally (Zeno) Hocuk, Marie (Steve Lilledahl) Kingsbury, Penny (Mark) Vetter, James Kingsbury Jr., Kimberly (James) Davis, Lorie (Ken) Blesi, Brian (Rhonda) Kingsbury; 27 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; siblings,...
Ada Kotoski
Mar 21, 2015
Ada G. Kotoski Beloved Mother and Grandmother Age 94, of Forest Lake, formerly of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2015. Preceded in death by husband, Clarence. She is survived by children, Marlene Kotoski, David, Carol (Kent) Strege; grandchildren, Neil Kotoski, Melissa Strege, Andrew Strege; step-brother, Joe Stanish. Funeral Service 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at Mattson...
Kenneth DeVange
Mar 20, 2015
Ken DeVange "Gone Fishing" Age 66, of Columbus, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2015. Preceded in death by parents, Arthur & Mary (Bryse) DeVange. Survived by sons, Thomas (Eucaris), Anthony; grandchildren, Ciana, Brittany, Jesse; siblings, Cheryl Campeau, Kathleen (James) Flom; and several nieces and nephews. Ken was a retired concrete driver and member of Teamsters Union 120. Celebration of...
Eugene Allquist
Mar 18, 2015
Eugene Victor Allquist, age 91, Of Forest Lake Formerly of Stacy, died on March 18, 2015. Preceded in death by wife, Kathryn; sons, Jimmy and Timothy; brothers, John Allquist and Bob Hawley. Survived by daughter, Becky (Rick) Wolff; son, John; grandchildren, Gary (Kerrissa), Shaina (Gage); great grandson, Mason; great granddaughter on the way; and sister, Helen Smith. Funeral Service 11:00...
Lois LaBore
Mar 16, 2015
Lois W. (Vierow) LaBore, age 95, of Linwood Township, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2015. Preceded in death by brothers, Paul and Conrad Vierow; parents, Hugo and Edith (Cook) Vierow. She is survived by her daughters, Jill (John) Weimer, Julie LaBore; grandchildren, Tristin (Justin) Johnson, Holly Weimer, Jesse Weimer; great grandchildren, Dominick and Asher Johnson; 13 nieces and nephews....

Catherine Noyes
Mar 16, 2015
Catherine L. Noyes, age 62, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, formerly of Stillwater, died Monday, March 16, 2015. She is preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Audrey (Lueck) Johnson; sister, Linda Moszer. She is survived by her husband, Ken; daughters, Angie and Kim; many dear friends, who became like family. A Prayer Service will be held at 7:00 p.m.,...
Deanna Schwegel
Mar 9, 2015
Deanna "Dee Dee" Helen Schwegel, age 78 of Forest Lake, Minnesota passed away peacefully on March 9, 2015. She is preceded in death by her husband, Sam; children: Randy, Larry, Brian, and Peggy; sister, Rita Smith; son-in-law, Larry Baciak. Survived by daughters, Carolyn (Kevin) Gage, Jeanette Baciak and Lynn Smith; 13 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; siblings, Jay Campbell and Gerry...
Florence Marier
Mar 7, 2015
Florence "Pudge" Marier age 89 of Pine City, Minnesota passed away peacefully on March 7, 2015. She is preceded in death by sons Lawrence and Brian. Survived by husband Lloyd; children: Dwight (Debbie), Vernon (Dee Dee), Duane (Debbie); step-children: Donna (Jeff), Richard (Debbie), Mike (Julie), Mary (Jack); many grandchildren, great-grandchildren; sister, Frances and other extended family. Florence Caroline Raczykowski was...
Madison Travers
Mar 6, 2015
Madison Marie "Maddie" Travers, age 12, of Scandia, Minnesota died peacefully on Friday, March 6, 2015 surrounded by her loving family following a graceful and brave war with Leukemia. Madison Marie was born April 22, 2002 in Maplewood, Minnesota, the daughter of Joseph and Nicole (Bergo) Travers. Maddie lived in Woodbury, Minnesota and attended grade school at Southview through the...
Becky Frank
Mar 6, 2015
Becky J. Frank, age 62, of East Bethel, Minnesota passed away unexpectedly on March 6, 2015. Becky was a registered LPN, licensed daycare provider, and volunteer of school district 15. She is preceded in death by parents, John and Barbara Civilla; daughter, Kristen; granddaughter, Taylor Reil. She is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Jerry, their children, Jason...
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