Obituaries

Alton Kalsnes

Alton Kalsnes

Oct 21, 2014

Alton B. Kalsnes, 85, of Forest Lake, died Tuesday, October 21, 2014 surrounded by his family. Survived by wife, Evelyn; sons, Dennis & Jim; grandchildren, Matthew & Heidie; brother, Donald (Marlene); sisters-in-law, Bernie Kalsnes, Myrna Kalsnes, Joyce (Kalsnes) Lerol; and many other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents; 2 sisters; and 4 brothers. Funeral service will be...

Violet Frappier

Violet Frappier

Oct 19, 2014

Violet Arbutus Frappier (Dawson) died peacefully on Oct. 19 2014 surrounded by love near and far. She was an amazing mother and grandmother. She loved her family dearly and will be missed for eternity and beyond. Violet is preceded in death by son Teddy and the love of her life and husband of 46years, Donald. She is survived by her...

Wallace Carlson

Wallace Carlson

Oct 15, 2014

Carlson, Wallace Wallace A. Carlson, age 92, of Marine on St. Croix, died on October 15, 2014. Wally is survived by his children, Jerry W. (Judith), Lynn Holt, Wanda (Mark) Sears, Betsy (Brian) Willey, Tracy (Lisa), Trevor (Carrie); 10 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, and extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Dorothy on 10/5/2005;...

Corrie Hockensmith

Corrie Hockensmith

Oct 14, 2014

Corrie Patrick Hockensmith, age 50 Corrie would be the first to say that the details of his life were quite inconsequential, pretty standard really, but he was far from inconsequential or standard to the family and friends he has left behind. His mother Joyce Hockensmith who brought him into this world. His sister Penny Larson who brought Mike into his...

Vernon Rylander

Vernon Rylander

Oct 14, 2014

Vernon F. Rylander, age 80, of Wyoming, died on October 14, 2014. Survived by wife, Patricia; children, Kristi, Craig, Andrea, Wade, Luke; 10 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; brother, Robert; and sister, Shirley Fairbanks. Memorial Service 11:00 a.m., Monday, October 20, 2014 at Wyoming United Methodist Church, 5459 Viking Blvd. NE, Wyoming. Gathering of family and friends 10:00 a.m. until the...

Ruth Newman

Ruth Newman

Oct 13, 2014

Ruth Katherine Newman(Stahlberg), age 84, of East Bethel, died on October 13, 2014. Preceded in death by husband of 61 years, William; brothers, Leroy, Carl; sister, Ellen; and grandson, Jered Conlan. She is survived by her children, Linda Conlan, Mike (Nancy), Jim (Jennie); grandsons, Chris (Lisa) Conlan, Adam (Shanna), Westley (Vicki), and Mark Newman; great grandsons, Wyatt Newman, Braedon Conlan;...

Michael Gehrz

Michael Gehrz

Oct 10, 2014

Michael Robert Gehrz, age 33 of Forest Lake, died Friday, October 10, 2014. Michael proudly served his country as a Corpsman in the United States Navy; his heart was always with the Marines he served alongside. He was an outstanding husband, father, son and brother who loved his family deeply and will be forever missed! He is preceded in death...

William Ethen

William Ethen

Oct 10, 2014

William "Bill" Ethen, age 99, formerly of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died peacefully while surrounded by his family on Friday, October 10, 2014. He is preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Anna (McNamara) Ethen; wife, Ruth; great-grandson, Zachary Hite; son-in-law, Rick Carlson; brother, Robert Ethen. He is survived by his children, Kathy Carlson, Bill "Butch" (Shay) Ethen; five grandchildren;...

Beverly Lewis

Beverly Lewis

Oct 10, 2014

Beverly Lewis (Jarchow) Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother Age 83, of Forest Lake, passed away on October 10 in Mesa, AZ. Survived by Dr. Ward Lewis, her beloved husband of 60 years; sons, Dr. David (Julie), Todd; grandsons, Ryan (Jessica), Kyle (fiancée, Francis Skamser); great granddaughter, Morgan; sister, Marilyn (Roger) Humble; nieces, nephews and other family and friends....

Dakota Schiernbeck

Dakota Schiernbeck

Oct 9, 2014

Linda Dakota Marlana Schiernbeck, age 24 of Mindenmines, Missouri, formerly of Minnesota died unexpectedly on Thursday, October 9, 2014. She will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved her including her mother, Linda Gilmore; father Merlin (Brenda) Schiernbeck; many siblings; nieces, nephews; family and friends. A Celebration of Her Life will be held at a later date. Funeral...

Kelly Wakefield

Kelly Wakefield

Oct 7, 2014

Kelly Michelle Wakefield, age 37, formerly of Forest Lake and Cambridge, died on Oct. 7, 2014. Preceded in death by step-dad, Ray LaBore; and grandparents. She is survived by mom, Karen LaBore; dad, Dan (Pam) Wakefield; biological children, Nickolas, Jordan, Hannah; brothers, Derek Wakefield and Jesse LaBore; step-siblings, Debbie (David) Treadwell, Chad (June) Norberg; many other relatives and friends. We...

Dorothy Parker

Dorothy Parker

Oct 7, 2014

Dorothy Caroline Shalander was born to Hjalmer and Myrtle Shalander on March 27, 1927 at her grandparent's home in Stillwater, MN. She died peacefully October 7, 2014 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Stillwater, MN. She grew up in Scandia, MN with her parents and brothers, Reuben and Charles. Her parents owned The Scandia Store, currently known as Meister's Bar...

Neil Zingerman

Neil Zingerman

Oct 5, 2014

Neil James Zingerman, age 45, of Chisago City, passed peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family on October 5, 2014. He was an avid outdoorsman, who loved fishing and downhill skiing. Preceded in death by mom, Patricia; grandfather, Daniel Greenfield. Neil is survived by his wife, Rachel; sons, Nathan and Max; father, Jerry (Gayle); brother Mark; parents-in-law, David and...

Joan Meyman

Joan Meyman

Oct 1, 2014

Joan B. Meyman, age 80, of Linwood. Born August 19, 1934 to Albert and Elizabeth May in Browerville, MN. She died peacefully in her home on October 1, 2014, after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Joan married Bernard "Bud" Meyman on May 18, 1953. She was an adventurous woman who loved the outdoors, camping and fishing. She enjoyed her...

Bernice Zeleschnak

Bernice Zeleschnak

Sep 25, 2014

Bernice M. Zeleschnak, age 95, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died peacefully while surrounded by her family on Thursday, September 25, 2014. She is preceded in death by her parents, Narcissus and Theresa (Mann) Wecker; son-in-law, Roald Steen; brother, Jerome Wecker; sister, June Zimmer. She will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved her including her beloved husband of...

Donald Berg

Donald Berg

Sep 22, 2014

Donald E. Berg, age 80 of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died Monday, September 22, 2014 while surrounded by his family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Spencer Berg and Marie and Tony Nordmarken; brothers, Robert and James. He will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved him including his beloved wife, Adele; children, Joseph (Jude Hajney), Laura...

Harvey Lindgren

Harvey Lindgren

Sep 15, 2014

Harvey Winton Lindgren, age 87 of Chisago City, formerly of Scandia, Minnesota, died peacefully on Monday, September 15, 2014. He was a Member of Teamster 120. He is preceded in death by his parents, Nathan and Selma Lindgren. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Janet; children, Bonnie Lindgren, Kermit (Beverly) Lindgren, Grace (Saul) Carbajal, Michele Lindgren,...

Thomas Nerud Sr

Thomas Nerud Sr

Sep 14, 2014

We are saved by grace alone. Let us remember with joy and thanksgiving what God has done through his servant Tom. Thomas Joseph Nerud, Sr. was granted life by his Creator on December 1, 1942, the son of Joseph and Hildegarde (Wolff) Nerud. On Christmas Day (December 25) 1942 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, St. Paul, MN he received the...

Richard Hudak

Richard Hudak

Sep 12, 2014

Richard Anthony Hudak, age 78 of Linwood Township and Hettinger, ND, died Friday, September 12, 2014 after a long battle with cancer. He is preceded in death by his parents, Tony and Stella (Lach) Hudak. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years Ilene; children, Debra (Rick) Lichtenberg, Mark (Roxanne) Hudak, Todd Hudak, Heidi (Ken) Markie; grandchildren, Kristi...

Harley Carlson

Harley Carlson

Sep 11, 2014

Harley J. Carlson, age 71, of Wyoming, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home while surrounded by his family on Thursday, September 11, 2014 after a courageous battle with leukemia. He is preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Viola Carlson; brother, Douglas Carlson. He will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved him including his wife, Shari;...

Share by: