Rose Mary Fritz of Lexington, MN
January 26, 2006
Rose Terese (Keinz) Fritz grew up one of fifteen children to Jacob and Mary Keinz in Mankato, MN. She married Julius (Doc) Fritz on May 28, 1927. They moved to St. Paul in 1936 and Rose ran a corner grocery store for several years. In 1946 they moved to Lexington, MN where she worked at the Co-op store and later at Applebaums and Festival Foods as a cashier. She lived in Lexington for 58 years and was active in the community including a member of the Lexington Fire Auxiliary. She was an active member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. Rose enjoyed bowling and was on a league for many years. She also enjoyed crocheting, bingo, casino trips, fishing, and especially enjoyed the outdoors and caring for her yard and flowers.
Rose passed away peacefully on January 26, 2006 at the age of 95 years.
Rose was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, and her husband Julius (Doc) Fritz.
Rose is survived by her daughter, Darlene Jones and husband George of Forest Lake, MN, her son David and wife Lois of Wahkon, MN; five grandchildren, Roseann Jones, Renae Jones, Scott Fritz, Julie (Fritz) Betti, and Bradley Fritz; and six great grandchildren, Kristin Jones, Sarah Fritz, Samuel Fritz, Matthew Fritz, Natalie Betti and Anthony Betti.
Funeral services for Rose will be held on January 30, 2006 at 11 AM in Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, of Cirle Pines, MN with visitation beginning one hour prior to service. Interment will be held at Morningside Memorial Gardens.
Mark Hansen of Forest Lake, MN
January 24, 2006
Mark Ronald Hansen, Retired Teacher from Forest Lake Area, age 68 of Forest Lake, passed away suddenly on January 24, 2006 after delivering Meals on Wheels. Preceded in death by his brother Lowell Hansen. Survived by his wife Gwen (nee Hagg); sons, Jeff (Marcia), Joel (Susan); Daughter Jessica Carr (David); grandchildren, Kellisa, Ethan, Josh, Jack and Britta; sisters, Gwen (Bob Johnson), Yvonne Mac Martin, Janet Gilbertson; and sister in-law Betty Hansen; many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Mark served in the Army as an officer in the 4th Division. A teacher of art education at Forest Lake High School from 1963-1998 Mark was named Teacher of the Year for Forest Lake, Art Teacher of the year for the State of Minnesota and the Nation. In retirement Mark and Gwen traveled to Tanzania and contributed to educational advancement for children and adults.
Visitation Saturday, January 28th at 1o AM and Celebration Of Life Service at 11 AM at Faith Evangelical Lutheran CHurch, 886 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake, Minnnesota.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are being accepted for the Forest Lake Community Scholarship Foundation (www.forestlakecs.org).
Maureese Squires of Forest Lake, MN
January 19, 2006
Mitchell Peloquin of Forest Lake, MN
January 18, 2006
World War II Veteran 82nd Airbourne
Age 80 of Forest Lake, gave last call on January 18, 2006.
Preceded in death by sons Steven and Richard; grandchildren Benjamin Holmgren and Sarah Peloquin; two brothers and two sisters.
Survived by Wife Celia of 60 years; children Mick, Dan (Gail), Kathy Limanen (Richard), Wayne (Cam), Ron, Teresa Wrobleski (Mark), Carol, Laurie Holmgren (John), Colleen Williamson (Mike), Barb Pederson (Bob), Bonnie Tetrault (Leo); 33 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; sisters Gen Proulx, Catherine Belland, Cel Daninger; many nieces, nephews, and friends. Member of Knights of Columbus, American Legion, and VFW.
Mass of Christian Burial Monday, January 23, 2006 at 10:30 AM in St. Peter Catholic Church, 1250 South Shore Drive, Forest Lake, MN. Visitation 3-8 PM Sunday, January 22nd at Roberts-Eckert Funeral Home, 555 Centennial Drive SW, Forest Lake, MN. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Forest Lake, MN.
Richard Bowen of Forest Lake, MN
January 17, 2006
Richard (Blackie) Bowen, age 74, of Forest Lake died at home on Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 17, 2006.
Dick “Blackie” was orn on April 13, 1931 to Florence and Henry Bowen. One of six children, he grew up enjoying playing kick the can, marbles, tag, hide and seek and chasing his favorite pet, a big red chicken that they called “Reddy” with his brothers and sisters.
At 19 years of age, he fell in love with a beautiful farm girl from North Branch name Norma Carlson and they married on November 27, 1950. Having both come from big families, Dick and Norma always knew they wanted a big family together as well.
He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years Norma Bowen; Son Richard (Nancy) Bowen of Lindstrom, Son Ronald (Janeen) Bowen of Cedar, Daughter Susan (Gary) Olson of Hugo, Daughter Sandra (Joseph) Niemczyk of Hugo, Son Robert (Katie) Bowen of Lindstrom, and Daughter Katherine (Steven) Wallraff of Lindstrom; 15 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren.
In 1984, he retired from the Whirlpool Corp. after 33 years of service. Upon retirement, Dick along with his wife Norma, went into the ceramic business and created “Blackies Creations.” He spent much of his time pouring molds while Norma taught classes and went to craft shows with their daughters. When the ceramic business ended, he became a bargain shopper and would find good deals all over town to share with his family. He also enjoyed working in his daughter’s greenhouses, gardening, cooking, fishing and playing with the great-grandchildren.
Dick made many new friends with the little gifts he passed out around town. He also had a face that gave strangers the feeling the he was trustworthy. People would stop him and talk with him about many subjects — personal and otherwise. He was loved greatly and will be missed immensely by all who knew him.
A memorial service is planned for Saturday, February 4th at 10:30 AM at the Roberts-Eckert Funeral Home, 555 Centennial Drive SW, Forest Lake. Following the service interment will be made at Scandinavian Cemetery, Forest Lake.
Luncheon to follow graveside service at the VFW in Forest Lake.
Eugene Schreiner of Wyoming, MN
January 8, 2006
Eugene was born on October 31, 1929 to Mary (nee Binsfield) and Alois Schreiner in St. Anthony, Minnesota. He married Suzanne Rempel on June 11, 1988. Suzanne and Eugene have lived in Wyoming for the past 13 years. Eugene was an avid fishermen and will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
Preceded in death by his brother Roland Schreiner.
Eugene is survived by his wife, Suzanne; his daughter, Janet (Steve) Stone of White Bear Lake; six step children, Sharon (Mark) Dufour of Winchester, TN, Lori (James) Letourneau of Wyoming, Kay (David) Trent of Stillwater, Gary West of Hudson, WI, Karen (Scott) Olson of Stillwater, Nancy (David)Simmons of White Bear Lake; grandchildren; great grandchildren; his sister, Eleanor (Bob) Demple of Sheridan, WY.
A memorial service will be held at 12 Noon, Saturday, January 14th at Roberts-Eckert Funeral Home, 555 Centennial Drive SW, Forest Lake with one hour of visitation prior to the service.