James V. Crudo of Stacy, MN
July 24, 2007
Age 55 of Stacy, MN. Beloved Husband, Dad, Son & Coach passed away on July 24, 2007. Preceded in death by father, Dr. Vincent D. Crudo. Will be deeply missed by his wife, Barbara; children, Kathy, Nathan, Angie and Nick (Tracy) Crudo; first grandchild expected Jan. 2008; mother, Madelle Crudo; sisters, Elaine (Tom) Pivec and Katherine Hughson; devoted brother-in-law, Craig (Donna) Hanmer as well as brothers-in-law, John (Linda) Hanmer and Brian (Chrystine) Hanmer; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral service 1 PM Saturday, July 28th at Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 Centennial Dr. SW, Forest Lake with visitation beginning at 11 AM until time of service. Private interment Linwood Cemetery.
Bill Streeter of Forest Lake,MN
July 17, 2007
Former Forest Lake Teacher and Coach, Age 57 of Forest Lake died unexpectedly on July 17, 2007. Preceded in death by father, Bill, Sr.; mother and father-in-law, Doris and Lalard Kolberg. Survived by wife, Joanne; daughters Joanna and Jessica; grandson, James; mother, Bette; sister, Cindy; brother, Tom; brothers-in-law, Tom (Kim) and Bruce Kolberg; nephews, Jerad, Luke and Sean; many friends and relatives. He will be greatly missed by all. Visitation 5-8 PM Friday, July 20th at Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 Centennial Dr. SW, Forest Lake. Funeral service 11 AM Saturday, July 21st at Faith Lutheran Church, 886 N. Shore Dr., Forest Lake with visitation beginning at 9:30 AM. Interment Scandinavian Cemetery.
Ernest O. Franzen of Wyoming, MN
July 16, 2007
Beloved Father, Grandfather age 88 passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 16, 2007. Preceded in death by his wife, Bernice in 1992 and grandson, Arik Zecher in 2005. Survived by children, Michael (Mary Jo), Dick (Peggy), Noni (Harvey) Charles, Gerrie (Rick) Zecher and Don (Colleen) and 15 grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Phyllis Pierre and Jeanne Alwell and nieces and nephews. Ernie will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral service 10 AM Tuesday, July 24th at Maternity of Mary Catholic Church, 1414 Dale Street, St. Paul with a visitation beginning at 9 AM until time of mass. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
Marylu Freeman of Forest Lake, MN
July 14, 2007
Age 77 of Forest Lake passed away peacefully on July 14, 2007. Preceded in death by husband, Richard H. Freeman; daughter, Vicky Groshong; son, Brooke Freeman and sister, Beverly Carlin. Survived by sons, Richard (Pamela) Freeman and Michael (Maureen) Freeman; daughter-in-law, Donna Freeman; treasured friend, Helena Linder; grandchildren, great grandchildren; nieces; nephews and loving friends. Remembrance Service Thursday, July 19th at 11:30 AM in Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 Centennial Dr. SW, Forest Lake with a gathering of friends beginning at 9 AM until the time of the service. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Marylu’s loving spirit lives on in the hearts of those who knew her.
Jodie C. Becker of Forest Lake, MN
July 10, 2007
Beloved Wife, Mother and Daughter, age 49 of Forest Lake, MN. died peacefully after losing a courageous battle to cancer surrounded by her family. Survived by loving husband, Phil; her children, Ginger, Vince, Bridget, Maggie and Morgan; mother, Janet Herring Sirotiak; brother, John P. (Rebecca) Kielb; In-laws, Dr. Robert E. & Jacqueline Becker; sisters-in-law, Amy Becker and Marla (Harry) Sullivan; brother-in-law, Chuck (Deb) Becker; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation Sunday, July 15th 3-7 PM with prayer service beginning at 3 PM at Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 Centennial Dr. SW, Forest Lake and also on Monday 9-10 AM. Mass of Christian Burial Monday, July 16th at 10:30 AM in St. Peter Catholic Church, 1250 South Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Forest Lake, MN. Memorials preferred.
James R. Masteller of Columbus, MN
July 9, 2007
Survived by wife, Barb; sons, Michael (Lindsay),John and Thomas; granddaughter, Hannah; sister and brother. It was Jim’s wishes that no service be held; however a gathering of friends will be held Thursday July 12, 2007 4-7 PM at Columbus Senior Center, 16321 Kettle River Blvd., Columbus, MN.
Fran Podzimek-Stangler of Forest Lake, MN
July 6, 2007
Age 46 of Forest Lake died on July 6, 2007 following a courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her brother, Brian Podzimek. Fran is survived by her beloved husband of 9 ½ years, Keith; parents, Jean Podzimek and Eugene Podzimek; brothers, Mark (Debbie) Podzimek and Dan (Cheri) Podzimek; nieces and nephews, Tori, Tanner, Andrew and Rebecca; aunts, uncles, cousins and Fran’s in-laws. Fran worked for LaGrande Salon for nine years. She was a member of the KC Auxiliary and was a patient at Parker Hughes Institute. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 12th from 3- 8 PM at Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 Centennial Drive SW, Forest Lake and also on Friday from 9 – 10 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, July 13th at 10:30 AM at St. Peter Catholic Church, 1250 South Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Forest Lake. Perennials and live plants preferred. These flowers will be planted in Fran’s Angel Memorial Garden.
Barry L. Wuotila of Wyoming, MN
July 2, 2007
Age 57 of Wyoming died on July 2, 2007. Preceded in death by his father, Rudolph Wuotila; brother, Bruce Wuotila and father-in-law, Bill Cartwright. Survived by wife, Connie; sons, Eric (Vicky), Mark (Deanna) and Ryan (Karen) Wuotila; 7 grandchildren, William, twin granddaughters, Megan and Anita, Kaeli, Isaac and Clara, and Zack and an expected grandchild in January of 2008; mother, Helia Wuotila; sister, Wendy (Kurt) Peterson and mother-in-law, Leah Cartwright; nieces nephews and other relatives and friends. Barry enjoyed working at Sears Store in Cambridge with those who he considered his extended family. Memorial Service Friday 2 PM at Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 Centennial Dr. SW, Forest Lake with a gathering of friends beginning at 12 Noon until the time of service.