Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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;...
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