Obituaries

Beverly Hutchison

Beverly Hutchison

Dec 13, 2014

Beverly Jean Hutchison was born to Lawrence W. and Mabel Pauline (Fleck) Smith on May 31, 1927. She died December 13, 2014 at Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community in Waverly, IA due to complications of Alzheimer's disease. Much of her life she was raised by her aunt and uncle Hank and Edith Lienemann of Allison, IA. As a young girl...

William Bergeron

William Bergeron

Dec 9, 2014

William A. Bergeron Passed peacefully at home on December 9, 2014. A longtime resident and businessman in Forest Lake. Preceded in death by parents William and Doris (Wall) Bergeron; his first wife of 48 years and mother of his children, Darlene; son, Scott; grandson, Benjamin; brother, Melvin and sister, Loretta McCall. Survived by his loving wife of 13 years, Nancy;...

Donald Wright

Donald Wright

Dec 8, 2014

Donald J. Wright of Forest Lake, MN died in his home on December 7, 2014 at the age of 70, just hours before his mother's passing in Fremont, NE. Don Wright was born on August 13, 1944 in Fremont, NE to parents Donald H. Wright and Eva M. Wright. He lived with his family in Ames, NE until moving to...

Joseph Steiner

Joseph Steiner

Dec 7, 2014

Joseph George Steiner, 75, longtime resident of Willernie Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Chisago City on December 7th, 2014. Joe is preceded in death by his daughter Dorothy Ann, his father Carl, mother Theresa and brother Richard. Joe is survived by his wife Dorothy, son Michael (Alissa), daughter Kathleen (Perry) Rosentreter, daughter Theresa (Kevin) Rieger, son Joseph...

David Williamson

David Williamson

Dec 5, 2014

David A. Williamson, age 81, of Forest Lake, died peacefully while surrounded by his family on Friday, December 05, 2014. He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Anna; two half brothers. He is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Betsy; children, Pam (Doug) Thomson, Paul Williamson; grandchildren, Axie and Abby Thomson; niece, Sylvia (Fred) Collins;...

Thomas Lord

Thomas Lord

Dec 4, 2014

Thomas G. Lord, age 72 of Minong, WI, formerly of Minneapolis, MN, passed away peacefully at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, WI on December 4, 2014 due to complications from pancreatic cancer. Tom was born on May 24, 1942 in Minneapolis, MN. He graduated from South High. He joined the Air Force after high school and served in Spain,...

Marjorie Erler

Marjorie Erler

Dec 4, 2014

Marjorie Jean Erler, age 92 but "Young at Heart", of White Bear Lake, formerly Forest Lake, passed away on December 4, 2014. She is preceded in death by her parents, and four brothers. She is survived by her nieces, nephews and all her loving family and friends. Funeral Services will be held at 11 am on Monday, December 15, 2014...

John Taylor

John Taylor

Nov 30, 2014

John Taylor, age 50 of Forest Lake, died unexpectedly in his home on November 30, 2014. He was a 25 year employee of St. Croix Forge and Veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. Preceded in death by father, Mike Taylor; step-father, Paul Hasecuster. He is survived by his mother, Mary Lou Hasecuster; siblings, Michele Taylor, Monica Olson, Marcia (Kevin) O'Connor,...

Leo Dohmen

Leo Dohmen

Nov 16, 2014

Leo "Opa" Dohmen, age 82, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, November 16, 2014. Leo was born and raised in the Netherlands, where he met and was united in marriage to his beloved Mary. They moved to America in January 1957 where they raised their family. Opa was a successful businessman. He started his...

Timothy Perry

Timothy Perry

Nov 12, 2014

Timothy John "Big Tim" Perry, age 50, of Forest Lake, died peacefully, surrounded by family at the U of M Hospital on Nov. 12, 2014. He was the owner of "Tim's Auto Clinic" in Lindstrom, and will be remembered for his big heart and generous nature. Preceded in death by his father and best friend, Joseph . Survived by his...

Loretta Keller

Loretta Keller

Nov 10, 2014

Loretta Elizabeth Aldrich was born in her grandmother's home in Wadena, Minnesota on February 11, 1919, weighing 2 lbs. She was kept alive by her grandmother on the oven door of a wood burning stove. Loretta attended school and graduated from Hewitt High School in 1939. She moved to St. Paul in her mid-twenties, where she met Henry Keller. They...

Julia Meyer

Julia Meyer

Nov 7, 2014

Julia V. Meyer, age 93 of Sturgeon Lake, Minnesota, died following a brief illness on Friday, November 07, 2014 at the Birchwood Health Care Center while surrounded by her family. Julia was born June 3, 1921 in Salo, Minnesota, where she attended and graduated from high school. She was an entrepreneur at heart; owning her own restaurant, bar and laundry...

Donald Salmela

Donald Salmela

Nov 6, 2014

Donald "Don" Salmela, age 89, of Forest Lake, Minnesota died, November 6, 2014. Donald proudly served his country in the United States Navy during WWII. He was a lifetime artist and illustrator. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Bill and Jim. He is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Mary; children, Alan (Kim), Mark (Kris), Vincent...

William Mackey

William Mackey

Nov 4, 2014

William H. Mackey, 83, formerly of Forest Lake and Wyoming, MN, died Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at Agrace Hospice in Madison, WI. Bill was born January 29, 1931 to William S. and Inez Mackey. Though he lived his last 6 months in Madison, WI, his heart never left his boyhood home of Forest Lake, Minnesota. Bill went to Forest Lake...

Richard Toft

Richard Toft

Nov 3, 2014

Richard "Rich" Toft, age 71 of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota died unexpectedly, Monday, November 3, 2014. Richard was born April 10, 1943 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the son of Paul and Dorothea(Mayer) Toft. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Rich was united in marriage to Terri Goodwin on April 27, 1968. Rich worked 40 + years at...

Ronald Dehn

Ronald Dehn

Nov 2, 2014

Ronald Dehn, 82, of North Branch died November 2, 2014. He is survived by his children, Terry (Lea), Dale (Betty), Janette (Michael) Busch, Randall; grandchildren, Kristal (Patrick) Brannan, Ronald II (Erin) Dehn, Kathleen (Travis) Lothson, Sam (Kara) Dehn, Robert (Rochelle) Busch, Therese (Mark) Fruth, Jean (Jim) Morehead; 11 great-grandchildren; siblings, Lamonte, Ramona (Milo) Hendricks, Patricia (Gale) Wuollet, Douglas (Euphame), and...

David Lyles

David Lyles

Oct 31, 2014

David Joseph Lyles was born July 11, 1963 to Judith A. Lyles in Carson, California. He spent his boyhood in Missouri, moving to Minnesota when he was 13. At the age of 16, Dave began running a printing press for T.V. Times. In 1981 he met Janet Ruzsa, the love of his life. Together they welcomed their children; Danielle in...

Judith Ufford

Judith Ufford

Oct 30, 2014

Judy Ufford, age 73, of Chisago City. After a courageous battle with cancer, Judy passed peacefully at home surrounded by her family on October 30, 2014. She was a nurse at North Memorial Medical Center for 33 ½ years, caring for patients in the Pediatric, Critical Care and PACU units. Judy was an active member of the Church of St....

Eugene Tacheny

Eugene Tacheny

Oct 26, 2014

Eugene R. "Butch" Tacheny, age 77, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died peacefully on Sunday, October 26, 2014. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. He is preceded in death by his parents, Leroy and Helen; step-father, Maeland Meyer; granddaughters, Kali Hutton, Morgan Straley; siblings, Raymond, Virginia, Jim, Don, Loretta. He is survived by...

Roger Perdew

Roger Perdew

Oct 26, 2014

Roger Wade Perdew, age 71, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, formerly Arkansas died October 26, 2014 at Birchwood Health Care Center in Forest Lake. Roger was born March 1, 1943 to John and Hettie (Arendoll) Perdew in Blytheville, Arkansas. Private family services will be held at a later date. Funeral Home: Mattson Funeral Home 343 North Shore Drive Forest Lake, MN...

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