Obituaries

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...

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;...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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;...

Sep 11, 2014

Jane A. Apitz, age 78 of Center City, Minnesota, died peacefully while surrounded by her family on Thursday, September 11, 2014. Private Family Services will be held. Funeral Home: Mattson Funeral Home 343 North Shore Drive Forest Lake, MN US 55025 Previous Events Service Friday, September 12, 2014 Mattson Funeral Home

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Sep 8, 2014

Helen Marie Beimert, age 86, of Forest Lake, Minnesota. She peacefully joined her Lord and Savior on September 8, 2014. Meeting her in heaven will be her parents; husband, Roman; great granddaughter, Danielle Anderson; great grandson Josiah Beimert; son, Greg Becker; siblings Mildred and Doris. She is survived by her children, Steve (Patty), Arlene, Chuck (Tracie), Jim (Nancy), Tim (Kris),...

Sep 6, 2014

Thomas J. Fischer, age 54 of East Bethel, Minnesota, passed away at home after battling cancer while surrounded by his family on Saturday, September 6, 2014. Tom was born January 2, 1960 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the son of John and Gloria (Marx) Fischer. Tom was a kind, caring, and thoughtful person who was always willing to help others. He...

Sep 1, 2014

LaVerne P. Richardson, age 87 of Forest Lake, formerly of Linwood Township, Minnesota, died peacefully while surrounded by her family on Monday, September 1, 2014. LaVerne was born on January 9, 1927 in Hazelton, North Dakota, the daughter of Henry and Christine (Grant) Bracht. LaVerne enjoyed spending time reading, working on word find puzzles, listening to country western music, and...

Aug 26, 2014

Linda Wolff, age 79 of Linwood Township, died Tuesday, August 26, 2014 while surrounded by her family. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and caregiver to all. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bill Wolff; son, Tim Wolff; granddaughter, Katie Gibson. She is survived by her children, Shari (Mark) Gibson, Matt (Ruth) Wolff, Stephanie...

Aug 24, 2014

Beatrice L. Ashby Beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother. Age 94 of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2014, while surrounded by her family. Beatrice taught 2nd grade at the old Wyoming Elementary. She was a longtime member of Forest Lake Christian Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Homer G. Ashby; sons-in-law, Kevin L. Berger...