Gary L. Shellenberger of Forest Lake, MN
May 28, 2007
Age 52 of Wyoming, MN died on Monday, May 28, 2007. He is survived by his mother, Lucy Elms; brother, Wayne G. Shellenberger; father, Wayne H. Shellenberger; beloved dog, Pepper; step-brothers and step-sisters; many uncles and aunts and nieces and nephews along with many good friends and loved ones. Gary worked at Ace Hardware in Forest Lake and enjoyed visiting with all of the customers. He will truly be missed. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 31, 2007 4-8 PM at Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 Centennial Drive SW, Forest Lake, MN. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred.
Margaret A. Olson of Forest Lake, MN
May 23, 2007
(nee)Marge Osterbauer, long time Forest Lake Hairdresser passed away May 23, 2007. Preceded in death by sister, Irene Arcand and brother, Jim Osterbauer. Survived by loving husband, Earl B.; children, Dr. Susan M. Olson, Kenneth (Janice); grandaughter, Julia; brothers, Morris, Bob, Ben and Joe Osterbauer; many nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Fri. May 25th at St. Peter Catholic Church, 1250 S. Shore Dr., Forest Lake. Visitation Thur. May 24th 5-8 PM and one hour prior to Mass on Fri. at Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 SW Centennnial Dr., Forest Lake. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Forest Lake.
Florence M. Sahlin of Forest Lake, MN
May 21, 2007
Age 93 of Forest Lake. Born on December 7, 1913. Died on May 21, 2007. Florence was preceded in death by her husband, John Sherman Sahlin; brother, Vernon Carlson; grandson, Eric Zook; and great-grandson, Aidan Monson. She is survived by two daughters, Cynthia (Jack) Duncan and Patricia (David) Zook; four sons, Thomm (Kathy)Sahlin, Keith Sahlin, Kevin (Kathie)Sahlin and Michael (Diana) Sahlin; 16 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren; sisters, Sonja Palmer, Alda Palmer and Lenore Kinderman; In-laws, Joe, Melba, Leroy (Helen) and Hazel; many nieces and nephews. A celebration of Florence’s Life will be held on Thursday, May 24th at 3:30 PM at ROBERTS FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 555 SW Centennial Dr., Forest Lake with visitation beginning at 1:30 until time of service. Private interment.
Michael John Earnest of Lindstrom, MN and formerly of St. Paul, MN
May 18, 2007
Of Lindstrom and formerly of St. Paul passed away May 18, 2007. Mike’s parents, Raymond John and Luella Marie (Neid) Earnest preceded him in death. Mike is survived by wife, Kathy; son, Tom Dowdle and his wife, Marlene; 5 grandchildren, Angela Carlin and her husband, Rick, Andy Kirkeby, Aaron Kirkeby, Alicia Dowdle and Alex Dowdle; 2 great grandchildren, Samantha Carlin and Zackary Carlin; sister, Patricia Eckhardt and her husband, Fred; nieces, Nicole and Beth. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, May 22nd at 10:30 AM at St. Peter Catholic Church, 1250 S. Shore Dr., Forest Lake. Visitation on hour prior to Mass at Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 SW Centennial Dr., Forest Lake. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Forest Lake. Memorials preferred.
Florence M. Hughes of Mahtomedi, MN
May 16, 2007
Age 101, long time resident of Forest Lake, passed away May 16, 2007. Preceded in death by her parents and 10 brothers and sisters. Survived by 7 nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. A special thanks to the staff of St. Andrew’s Village for their outstanding care. Mass of Christian Burial Monday May 21, 10:30 AM at St. Peter Catholic Church, 1250 S. Shore Dr., Forest Lake. Visitation one hour prior to mass at Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 SW Centennial Dr., Forest Lake. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Forest Lake.
Charles W. Beckman of Forest Lake, MN
May 14, 2007
Charles William Beckman, age 71, passed away on Monday, May 14, 2007 at his home in Forest Lake, Minnesota.
Charles is survived by his wife, Mary Anne Beckman; his daughter, Heidi Beckman of Duluth; step-son, Jason Haraldson and his wife, Lorraine; step-daughter, Amy Koegel and her husband, Peter; grandchildren, Brian and Adam Robertson; step-grandchildren, Tyler Woxland, Hannah and Jared Haraldson and Isabel Koegel; “the son he never had,” Dan Erspamer and nieces and nepehews.
Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Bernhard and Opal Beckman and his step-sisters.
A visitation with reviewal will be held on Thursday, May 17, 2007 from 4-8 PM at Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 Centennial Drive SW, Forest Lake, MN. A memorial service honoring Charles’ life will be held on Friday, May 18, 2007 at 1:30 PM at Roberts Family Funeral Home. Inurnment will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Forest Lake. Memorials to Forest Lake Masonic Lodge.