John B. Hastings of Wyoming, MN

August 31, 2007

Retired Northwest Airlines Pilot Age 83 Of Wyoming, MN John died on Friday, August 31, 2007 following a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. Survived by loving wife of 57 years, Barbara; son and daughter-in-law, John and Sue; grandchildren, J.J. (Taylor), Jeremy, Jacque, Becky and Josh; brother, Bill (Marilyn); brother-in-law, Dick McGuire; nieces and nephews and many friends. Visitation 4:30-7:30 PM Tues., Sept. 4, 2007 at Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 Centennial Dr. SW, Forest Lake, MN. Funeral 11 AM Wed., Sept. 5, 2007 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 5879 Wyoming Trail, Wyoming, MN with visitation beginning at 10 AM until time of service. Interment Wyoming Methodist Cemetery.

Cynthia “Cindy” J. Gardner of Harris, MN

August 30, 2007

Age 43 of Harris, Minnesota, Loving Mother, Daughter, Sister and Wife. Passed away unexpectedly on Aug. 30, 2007. She was preceded in death by her father, Eugene Havens; grandfathers, Beryl Havens and George Childress. Survived by her husband, Larry; children, Misty Helm, Christopher Flores and Amanda Flores; stepdaughters, Meghan and Audrey; grandchildren, Destiny and Joshua Helm; mother, Bonita (Daryl) Kasparek; grandmothers, Daisy Havens and Hazel Levi; sisters, Gayle (Eugene) Renteria and Janet (John) Dailey; nieces, Crystal, Christina, Lisa and Jamie; nephews, Anthony, Luke and Aidan; many other relatives and friends. Cindy was a loving person who enjoyed her family and friends and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Visitation 5-9 PM Mon. Sept. 3 at Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 Centennial Dr. SW, Forest Lake. Funeral 11 AM Tues. Sept. 4 at Abundant Life Church, 4359 – 392nd St., North Branch with visitation beginning at 10 AM until time of service. Interment Sunset Memorial Park, Minneapolis.

Michael J. Zwicki of Centerville, MN

August 20, 2007

Loving Husband, Dad, Grandpa, Brother,Uncle.
Born on Oct. 17, 1949. Passed away unexpectedly on Aug 20, 2007.
Preceded in death by parents, Frank J. Zwicki and Helen Wandel; brother, Frank D. Zwicki; sister, Karin Asmussen and mother-in-law, Betty Roloff.
Survived by wife, Roxann who he married on 10/9/87; son, Sean (Patty); grandson, Alex; sister, Mary (Sante) Metterra; father-in-law, John Roloff; special relatives and friends. After Mike’s injury with North Star Steel, he had many loving and caring PCA’s that we are forever grateful too. Special thanks to his “Wild Hockey Brother,” Dickie.
Visitation 4-8 PM Friday, Aug.24th at Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 Centennial Dr. SW, Forest Lake. A Celebration of Life will be held 11 AM Saturday, Aug 25th at Roberts Family Funeral Home with visitation beginning at 10 AM until time of service. Private interment.

Paul J. Cromer of Mahtomedi, MN

August 19, 2007

Age 96 of Mahtomedi, MN passed away on August 19, 2007. Preceded in death by Father, Arthur; mother, Hannah; brother, George. Survived by wife, Darlene; nephew, Jerry Cromer; stepchildren, Debra & John Rentschler, Edward & Karen Fischer, Kathy Niznick, Nancy and Donny Kurtz; special grandchildren, Heather, Johnny, Eric, Amy, James, Anna & John; as well as special Ohio cousins. Air Corp. Veteran 389th Bomb Group ETO. He and his father were longtime members of the White Bear Town Board, last of the Old Turks. Lifetime member of VFW 1782, St. Jude of The Lake Church, 2nd Air Division Association and Mahtomedi Senior Club. Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Wed, Aug. 22, 2007 at St Jude of The Lake Church, 700 Mahtomedi Ave., Mahtomedi, MN with visitation beginning at 9 AM until time of service. Interment Union Cemetery, White Bear Lake, MN. Over and Out.

Devin Jason Pederson of North Branch, MN

August 16, 2007

Devin Jason Pederson was born on July 31, 2007 with his identical twin brother, Bo, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Devin died on August 16, 2007. He will be deeply missed by his parents, Jason and Sandy (Lametti)Pederson; his twin brother, Bo; sisters, Samantha and Erin; grandparents, Costantino “Gus” and Ivana Lametti, Julie and Gene Hamilton and Ray and Donna Pederson; great grandmother, Jean West; uncles and aunt, Stefano Lametti and Dan and Amy Lametti and many friends.

Robert M. “Ole” Anderson of Hugo, MN

August 15, 2007

Age 81 of Hugo, MN, formerly of North St. Paul Peacefully passed on Aug. 15, 2007. Survived by loving wife of 59 years, Veryl. Children, Gregg & Barb and son, Lars; Neil; Karen & Dan Forsythe and children, Aaron (Chrissy), Amy, Kristi; Kirk and children, Tanner, Austin, Courtney; Glen; Dale & Dawn and children, Matt, Ryan, Shawna. Siblings, Mernie Quesnel, Dee Gibbons, Lois & Jerry Brisson, Tag & Judy Anderson. Many nieces, nephews and friends. Preceded by parents, Martin Anderson and Teresa Miller. A very sincere thanks to the loving staff of Comforts Of Home – Hugo. Visitation 3-6 PM Sun., Aug. 19th at Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 Centennial Dr. SW, Forest Lake. Celebration of Life 11AM Mon., Aug 20th at Faith Lutheran Church, 886 N. Shore Dr., Forest Lake with visitation one hour prior to service. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.