Donald W. Thom of Chisago City, MN
June 26, 2008
Donald W. Thom of Chisago City, age 82, died on Thursday, June 26, 2008 at Parmly LifePointes after an 8 year battle with Alzheimers. He was a WWII Navy Veteran, secondary school teacher and coach for 30 years beginning in Taylors Falls, Anoka and Mpls schools. Owned and operated Thom’s Resort on Roosevelt Lake, Emily, MN for more than 40 years, an endeavor begun by his parents in 1935. He was preceded in death by his parents, William A. and Hilma S. Thom, Sr. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Kay; sons, Scott (Sheila) and James (Nancy) and 4 grandchildren, Zachary, Garrett, Rebekah and Maxwell. Also brother, William A. Thom, Jr. (Inez) and brother-in-law David W. Dickinson (Marti) and other special relatives and friends. Visitation 3-7 PM Sunday, June 29th at Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 Centennial Dr. SW, Forest Lake. Funeral 11 AM Monday, June 30th at Zion Lutheran Church, 28005 Old Towne Road, Chisago City with visitation one hour before service. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.
Lucille M. Kuhn of Forest Lake, MN
June 23, 2008
Age 91, formerly of Rolling Meadows, IL passed away June 23, 2008. Preceded in death by her husband, Irwin M. Kuhn; daughter, Arlene D. Kuhn; grandson, Timothy R. Meyer. Survived by son, Tom (Linda) of Highland Park, IL and daughter, Patty (Russ) Meyer of Wyoming, MN; grandchildren, Matthew (Stephanie) Kuhn, Nathan (Sara) Kuhn, Michael Kuhn, Daniel, Brian, Megan and Abigail Meyer. Visitation 5-8 PM Wednesday, July 2nd at Meadows Funeral Home, 3615 Kirchoff Road, Rolling Meadows, IL. Funeral services 11:00 AM on Thursday, July 3rd at Meadows Funeral Home with visitation beginning at 10:00 AM until time of service. Interment St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery, Palatine, IL.
Douglas M. Ribbeck of White Bear Lake, MN
June 17, 2008
Doug, age 51, died peacefully at home on June 17, 2008, surrounded by his family. Survived by wife, Carole Anne Howe; stepsons, Joshua (Betsy Ralston) and Zachary Howe; parents, James and Joan Ribbeck, Rock Island Il; brother, Thomas (Cindy) and their children Mila and Mark, Moline Il; sister, Karen (Paul) Neder and son Cole, Rock Island, IL; sisters-in-law Sharon Palas and children, Mark (Janet), Lisa (Graham) Graham, Kara (David) Mundale and Diane (Ken) Hiscoe, Port St. Lucie, FL and children, Paula (Jon) Tisch and Kristin (Steve) Husom; brothers-in-law Stephen (Hermene) Barthold, and David Barthold. Also survived by great nieces and nephews, Grant Palas, Twig Graham, Peter and Ellie Mundale. Doug lived life with gusto. He graduated from Augustana College and the University of Minnesota with degrees in Art and Education. He was a lifelong outdoorsman, avid fisherman, bicyclist and motorcyclist, caring teacher, talented potter, and passionate cook who loved his family. A celebration of Doug’s life will be held on Friday, June 27 at 4:00 p.m., at St Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi, with gathering of family and friends one hour prior to service. Memorials preferred to Augustana College Art Department, Rock Island, IL.
Gary Oelkers of White Bear Township, MN
June 16, 2008
Age 70, of White Bear Township, MN died June 16, 2008 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, Rockford, IL. He was born April 27, 1938 in Wabasha, MN. Gary was a proud US Air Force Veteran. Working as a State Farm Agent for more than 20 years, he retired in 1999. Upon retirement, Gary and Jean made their home in Bella Vista, Arkansas, and later moved back to Minnesota. Gary is survived by his wife of 44 years, Jean (Rau) Oelkers, son Jeffrey (Denise) Oelkers, Rockford, IL; daughter Kimberly (David) Bakkestuen, Forest Lake; and daughter Shannon (Ted) Bents, Osceola, WI. Grandchildren David, Jonathan, Rachel and Jacob Oelkers; Claire, Paige, Jordan and Lilah Bakkestuen; Jason, Brooke and Jenna Bents. Sister Kari Goodman, Minnetonka and brother Harold (Clarice) Oelkers, Pine Island. He was preceded in death by his parents Ore and Johanna Oelkers, granddaughter Anna Bakkestuen and nephew Russell Goodman. A Celebration of Gary’s Life will be held at 12 Noon Friday, June 20th at Eagle Brook Church-White Bear Lake Campus, 2401 E Buffalo St, White Bear Lake with a Gathering Of Friends beginning at 11 AM until the time of service.
Tim Granna of Center City, MN
June 7, 2008
Beloved Son and Brother age 45 of Center City. Tim was born September 2, 1962 in St. Paul, Minnesota, he passed away on June 7, 2008 in Center City, MN. Preceded in death by grandparents, Vernon Granna, Sr. and Frank and Ruth Thury. Survived by father and stepmother, Vernon (Dianne) Granna; mother and stepfather, Nancy (Gene) Collier; grandmother, Beverly E. Granna; sister, Susan (Roland) Edgington; brother, Steven Granna; nephews and nieces, Mike, Vern, Michelle, Tyler, Zachary and Aleah; stepbrothers and stepsisters, Tim, Candy, Geno, Barb and Shari and many, many, many aunts and uncles, cousins, relatives and friends. Visitation 4-8 PM Wednesday, June 11th at Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 Centennial Dr. SW, Forest Lake. Mass of Christian Burial 1:00 PM Thursday, June 12th at St. Peter Catholic Church, 1250 South Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Family interment Roselawn Cemetery, Roseville.
Avis Nadine Kling of Forest Lake, MN
June 4, 2008
Age 78 of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 4, 2008. Preceded in death by parents, Louis and Pearl Krumm; son-in-law, David Alsaker; sister, Muriel Groat; brother, Curvin Krumm; sister-in-law, Josephine Krumm; brothers-in-law, Richard Anderson, Reynold Goff and Chuck Groat. Survived by husband of 55 years, Arnold; children, Susan Alsaker, Steven (Pamela), Lawrence (ChunCha), Julie (Edward) Zilge and Daniel (Debra); 17 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; brothers, Leslie Krumm, Louis (Bonnie) Krumm; sisters, Pearl Anderson and Delores (Garry) Froelich; sister-in-law, Ann Krumm; best friend, Doris (Raymond) Huebscher; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral service 12 Noon Tuesday, June 10th at Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 Centennial Dr. SW, Forest Lake with visitation beginning at 10 AM until time of service. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park. Memorials preferred.
Wallace T. “Wally” Houle of Forest Lake, MN
June 2, 2008
Passed away June 2, 2008. Preceded in death by parents, T.M. and Lorna Houle and brother, Stuart Houle. Survived by his loving wife, Betty; his six children and 12 grandchildren, Lisa (Dexter) Gillette and her family, Krista, Dexter III, Chad, Laura (Robert) Beaty and Wally’s first great grandson, Connor; Shane (Julene) Houle and his family, Ben and Sarah Joy; Brad (Bonnie) Houle and his daughter, Brady; Sarah Houle-Johns (George Johns, Jr.) and her son, George III; Claudia (Kevin) McMahon and her family, Owen, Alexandria, Molly and Riley and Malcolm Houle; brother, Michael (Karen) Houle; sisters, Darlene (Joseph) Kinning and Patty Jo (Jim) Pederson. Visitation 4-8 PM Sunday, June 8th at Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 Centennial Dr. SW, Forest Lake. Mass of Christian Burial 1:00 PM Monday, June 9th at St. Peter Catholic Church, 1250 South Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Forest Lake. Memorials preferred.