Obituaries
Wayne H. Johnson
Oct 20, 2024
It is with broken hearts we share the passing of Wayne Howard Johnson of Ham Lake.
Wayne was an amazing man and a testament to the human spirit. In March of 1983 at the age of 25, he was in a tragic car accident that left him paralyzed from the neck down. For 41 years he waged a battle against quadriplegia...
JoAnn Evgen
Nov 3, 2024
Obituary will be posted soon.
A Celebration of JoAnn's Life will be held 4-7 PM, on Thursday, November 7th, 2024, at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake, MN.
Daniel J. Gesino Jr.
Oct 31, 2024
On October 31, 2024, the world lost a vibrant soul as Daniel John Gesino Jr. bid us farewell.
Born on July 10, 1962, Danny lived a life embraced by the thrill of speed and the rush of adventure. His passion for racing dirt bikes, snowmobiles, and an ATV was unparalleled, symbolizing his zest for life and the need to explore the...
Clyde Eugene McCaskey Jr.
Oct 30, 2024
Beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather, Clyde Eugene McCaskey Jr. 81) of Forest Lake died on the 30th of October after succumbing to his 5th bout of cancer.
Clyde was born Caton, SD to Clyde McCaskey Sr. and Edna McCaskey on June 17th, 1943. He was one of 9 children. They lived and worked the farm at home while Clyde attended a...
Melvin R. Hjulberg
Oct 28, 2024
Melvin R. Hjulberg, age 89, of Chisago City, MN, passed away on October 28, 2024.
Melvin was a dedicated and longtime employee of the USPS.
He is preceded in death by, father, William; mother, Hilma; sister, Marcella; brothers, Marvin, Milton, and Michael.
He is survived by nieces, Carol (Eric), Mary (Herb); great nieces and nephews, Mark, Sarah-Ann, Angel, Jacy, Preston, Jolena, Jenica, Pierre,...
Joseph L Rosier
Oct 25, 2024
Joseph L. Rosier, 53, went home to his Lord and Savior on October 25, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was a devoted husband and father of two. After graduating high school, Joe went on and served as a Military Police Officer while serving in the United States Army for 4 years. Joe dedicated 31 years to...
Grace L. Ingulsrud
Oct 25, 2024
From prairie homesteads to pioneer evangelism, from raising children in a foreign land to dealing with the tragedy of debilitating disease, Grace Ingulsrud’s telling of this missionary story bears witness to how God strengthens and preserves those who serve him. This is from the cover of the book Grace wrote called Heeding the Call: A Missionary Memoir (2001). Grace died...
Dean H. Lindemann
Oct 22, 2024
Dean H. Lindemann, age 75, of Columbus, Minnesota passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at St. John's Hospital in Maplewood, Minnesota of complications from cancer.
He was born in Wadena, Minnesota to Adela and Oscar Lindemann. After enlisting in the Army he married his loving wife and then earned his GED while serving in the Army during the Vietnam...
Sanita Jean Rouse
Oct 19, 2024
On October 19, 2024, we lost a ray of sunshine in our lives, Sanita Jean Rouse. A passionate lover of the great outdoors and a marketing guru, Sanita lived her 28 years to the fullest in Coon Lake Beach, Minnesota. Born to Gregory and Jennifer Rouse on September 30, 1996, she was a proud graduate of Forest Lake High School,...
Dirk Douglas Schumacher
Oct 19, 2024
Dirk Douglas Schumacher, 65, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 19, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones at M Health Fairview Lakes Hospital in Wyoming, Minnesota. Born on May 17, 1959, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Dennis and Mary Ann (DeBlieck) Schumacher, Dirk grew up in Blaine, Minnesota, where he graduated from Blaine High School in 1977. He went on to...
Edmund N. Erdos
Oct 19, 2024
We celebrate the life of Edmund Erdos, known affectionately as "Eddie", “Fast Eddie” and "Ernie", a man who lived each day with an unmatched zest for life. Born on April 8, 1960, Eddie left this world doing what he loved on October 19, 2024. His vivacious spirit and larger-than-life personality ensured that he was always the heart of the party,...
Joan Marie Thistlewood
Oct 18, 2024
Joan Marie (nee Klein) Thistlewood entered her heavenly rest on October 18, 2024. She was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, on March 31st,1929, the eldest of 9 children born to Ruth (Hemming) Klein and Frank Klein.
She was a legal secretary for the law firm of Stringer, Donnelly and Sharood for many years.
In 1960 she married Donald William Thistlewood and together...
Douglas J. Stoltzman
Oct 17, 2024
Douglas J. Stoltzman, age 72, of Forest Lake, passed away on October 17, 2024.
Born April 25, 1952, to Albert and Grace (Garen) Stoltzman in Forest Lake, Minnesota. Brother to James Stoltzman; father to Steven (Lindsey) Stoltzman and grandfather of Vincent, Judah, Benjamin, Silas, Abigail, Paul, and Asher.
An Eagle Scout by 16, Doug graduated from Chisago Lakes High School in 1970....
Robert "Rob" John Greer
Oct 16, 2024
Robert “Rob” John Greer, age 52, of Scandia, passed away from ALS on October 16, 2024.
Throughout his life, Robert found joy in the simple pleasures, from betting on pull tabs and playing darts to enjoying a cold beer while sporting his beloved jacket that proudly proclaimed him as "The Great One." Known for his charismatic personality and witty banter, Robert...
Robert Carl Brauer
Oct 14, 2024
Robert “Bob” Carl Brauer, of Ham Lake, MN, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, October 14, 2024, at the age 83.
Born July 6, 1941, in La Crosse, WI, to Albert & Erna; Bob was the youngest of 4. He was a proud graduate of Central High School (La Crosse, WI). Following graduation, Bob...
Rod Erkkila
Oct 14, 2024
Roderick “Rod” Erkkila, age 77, of Wyoming, Minnesota, died peacefully on Monday, October 14, 2024 while surrounded by his family. Rod was a proud member of the Iron Workers Local 512. He is preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Katy (Haugen) Erkkila; wife, Mary; brother, Freddy. He will be deeply missed by his daughters, Linda (Brian) Stark, Kirsten...
Shirley J. Graf
Oct 14, 2024
Shirley J. Graf, age 85, of Forest Lake, Minnesota died while surrounded by her devoted family on Monday, October 14, 2024. Shirley was born April 2, 1939 in Watertown, Minnesota. She was a very intelligent woman, excelling in all her studies. She was the Director of Nursing at District Memorial and later worked as a registered nurse at Fairview Lakes...
Mary L. Fedje
Oct 13, 2024
Mary Louise Fedje (nee Sandgren), loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother passed away at the age of 94, on October 13, 2024.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Warren; brother, Alvin “Pete” Sandgren; sister, Donna White.
She is survived by her daughter, Susan (Peter) Riehle; son, Robert “Bob” Fedje; grandchildren, Danielle Lord, Stephanie Riehle, Jacob (Catie) Riehle; great grandchildren, Jase Lord,...
Duane M. Guckeen
Oct 13, 2024
Duane Merrill Guckeen, a devoted husband, father, grandpa, and brother, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2024, in Columbus, Minnesota, at the age of 83. Born in Austin, Minnesota, Duane was a proud alumnus of Austin High School, graduating with the class of 1959. He found lifelong love with his wife, Ilene, and together they created cherished memories through their...
Sandra M. Hanson
Oct 12, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the loss of Sandra Marie Hanson, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. Sandra, who passed away on October 12, 2024, following a brief battle with cancer, at the age of 82, was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota on January 25, 1942. Sandra’s life was one of warmth, kindness, and love. With her...
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