Rose A. Kasma of Wyoming, MN
March 26, 2009
Everyone’s “Grandma Rose” Age 90 of Wyoming Passed away at Parmly LifePointes on March 26, 2009. Preceded in death by her husband, Raymond; son, Dewey; brother, Raymond Hartmann and sisters, Edna Leaders and Ede Falls. Survived by daughter, Sandy Kasma (Terry Qualey); daughter-in-law, Bernie Kasma (Robert) Hanson; grandchildren, Mark (Camille) Kasma, Dr. Joe (Lisa) Whalen and Susie (Michael) Schmitt; great grandchildren, Andrew, Nicholas, Natalie Rose, Molly, Jordan and Julia; sisters, Minnie Schatz and Clara Taurman; sisters-in-law, Bernadette Hartmann, Darlene Oliver and Adeline (Ernie) Sadewasser; brother-in-law, Marvin Bauck and many other relatives and friends. Rose can be remembered for her many crafts and pie baking. Her generosity and compassion will truly be missed. Special thanks to Parmly LifePointes Staff and Fairview Lakes Hospice for their love and care of Grandma Rose. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, March 30th at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 5879 Wyoming Trail, Wyoming, with visitation beginning at 9:30 AM until time of service. Private interment Scandinavian Cemetery, Forest Lake.
Mary Jean “Jeanie” Brelje of Wyoming, MN and formerly of Hutchinson, MN
March 23, 2009
Brelje, Mary Jean “Jeanie” Age 70 of Wyoming, MN and formerly of Hutchinson Passed away May 23, 2009. Preceded in death by parents, Agnes and Leo McNellis; brothers, Tom and Terrence. Survived by loving husband of 50 years, Vern; sons, Tim (Kerrin), Terry (Sue) and John (Steffanie); grandchildren, Dan, Andrea, Jesse, Jordan and Ashley; sisters and brothers, Shirley (Roy) Vollrath, Sandra “Cookie” McNellis, Judy Landais, Leon (Sally) McNellis, Dale (Kathy) McNellis, Sam (Julie) McNellis and Kathleen McNellis; sister-in-law, Marlis McNellis; many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Jeanie was most proud of her Irish Heritage and her knowledge of family, both past and present. Her favorite days were spent with family at Thanksgiving, Christmas, birthdays and summer reunions at Toad Lake. She also enjoyed reading a good book. Visitation 4-8 PM Tuesday, May 26th at Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 Centennial Dr SW, Forest Lake. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Wednesday, May 27th at St. Bridget’s Catholic Church, 13060 Lake Blvd., Lindstrom with visitation beginning at 9:30 AM. Interment St. Pius Catholic Cemetery, Glencoe, MN beginning at 3 PM.
William G. “Bill” Grun of Forest Lake, MN
March 23, 2009
Age 83 of Forest Lake and formerly of White Bear passed away March 23, 2009. Survived by wife of 62 years, Joan; children, Bill Grun and his wife, Diana, Tom Grun and his wife, Sue, Judy Grun and her husband, Ted Jack and Mary Kohler and her husband, Gary; 8 grandchildren; great grandchildren; sister, Marlyn and her husband, Duane LeMire; many nieces and nephews. Visitation 4-7:30 PM Wednesday, March 25th at Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 Centennial Dr. SW, Forest Lake and continuing Thursday 9 AM-10 AM at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Thursday, March 26th at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 1250 South Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Inurnment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred.
Grandparents
March 19, 2009
Grandpa Mick, Grandma Sandie, Macy, Madie, Coleten & Landen in Florida
Seeing young boys and girls struggling to approach the casket for the first time, or being one of the last to leave the cemetery almost always chokes me up. I can remember doing the very same thing when all four of my grandparents passed away within a nine year span back in the 80’s & 90’s. I believe that grandparents are not fully appreciated until their gone, as I was guilty of being caught up in my own life not taking the time to call or stop more often.
Chaleece, Coleten, Landen & I just returned from visiting my folks in Florida, and as we were on our way to the airport for our return trip, my 6 year old Coleten starting crying. I was struck by this because of his personality, he typically wouldn’t show this emotion, but than realized how much he loves his grandparents.
Seeing grand kids saying goodbye to grandparents throughout the funeral process will always remind me to make sure Coleten & Landen have a close relationship with Grandma & Grandpa.
Keith D. “Butch” Bugbee of Coon Lake Beach, MN
March 19, 2009
Age 51 of Coon Lake, passed away March 19, 2009. Preceded in death by parents, Keith and Patsy Bugbee. Survived by wife, Vicki; siblings, Dale, Larry, Sue, Michelle, Dawn and Michael; mother-in-law, Millie; sisters-in-law, Laurel, Pamela, Robin and Melissa; special family friend, Artie; nieces, nephews and many friends. Gathering of Friends 10 AM – 12 Noon Saturday, March 28th at Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 Centennial Dr SW, Forest Lake with a luncheon following at Coon Lake Community Center, 182 Forest Rd., Coon Lake. Memorials preferred.
Mildred M. (Baker) Rutherford of Forest Lake, MN
March 15, 2009
Age 82 of Forest Lake, MN passed away March 15, 2009. Preceded in death by husband, Earl; brothers, Miles and Robert Baker; sister, Ruby Boone. Survived by sons, Earl and James; daughter, Anita (Bruce) Kephart; sister to Alfred Baker, Elizabeth Holland and Minnie Bolt; grandmother to Silke Rutherford, Breann Kephart, Sara and Lacey Nuemann; and great grandmother to three. Visitation 4-8 PM, Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 Centennial Drive SW, Forest Lake, MN. “Grandma Mil” as she was known to many here will be taken home for burial in Winchester, VA. Her funeral service will be 2:00 PM Saturday, March 21, 2009 at Omps Funeral Home, South Chapel, 1260 Front Royal Pike, Winchester, VA. Interment will be held in the Shenandoah Memorial Park in Winchester, VA. Memorials preferred to Healtheast Hospice.
Judy Mitchell of Forest Lake, MN
March 7, 2009
Age 61 of Forest Lake, passed away on March 7, 2009 at her home.
Judy was born March 24, 1947 in Duluth, Minnesota, the daughter of Melvin L. and Ann Frederick. After graduation from high school, Judy proudly served in the United States Navy. She had made Minneapolis her home for many years. About ten years ago, she moved to Forest Lake where she enjoyed volunteering and helping people in her community.
Judy is survived by her mother, Ann Frederick; her sister, Janet Jarzynski and her husband, Paul; her brother, Jerry Frederick and his wife, Julie and three nephews.
Judy was preceded in death by her husband, Edward and her father, Melvin.
A private family service will be held to honor Judy’s life. Interment will be held in Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
Ainsley L. Koch of Lindstrom, MN
March 3, 2009
Age 5 of Lindstrom died March 3, 2009. She will be greatly missed by her parents, Noelle (Muntz) and Bryan; big sister, Hailey; big brother, Wesley; grandparents, Sarah and Tom Muntz of St. Croix Falls, WI and Carolyn and Carrol Koch of Emporia, KS; great grandparents, Therese and Ray Reicher of Dyersville, IA and Pearl Koch of Hillsboro, KS; aunts and uncles, Renae and Ryan Davison and Kori and Brian Irey; cousins, Jared and Allyse Davison and Brennan and Trey Irey; other relatives and many friends. Visitation 4-8 PM Friday, March 6th at Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 Centennial Dr. SW, Forest Lake. Funeral Service 11 AM Saturday, March 7th at Maranatha Assembly of God, 24799 Forest Blvd. Forest Lake, MN with visitation beginning at 10 AM until time of service. Interment Green Lake Cemetery, Lindstrom.
Peter J. Johnston of Marine on the St. Croix, MN
March 2, 2009
Age 69 of Marine on the St. Croix, Minnesota, passed away on Monday March 2, 2009. He was born on September 24, 1939 in Cornell, WI, son of the late Clelland and Agnes (Schmitz) Johnston. Peter graduated from Cornell High School in 1957 and served in the Army Reserve. Prior to his retirement he was President and CEO of Universal Applicators Inc. of Forest Lake, MN. On September 11, 1965 he married the former Eleanore Lahti of Ironwood, MI. He is survived by his wife, Eleanore; brother, Robert of Alabama/Wisconsin; sisters, Barbara (Robert) Avery of Woodbury, MN, Susan (Peter) Lemay of Cornell, WI, Jane Johnston of Woodbury, MN. Besides his parents, Peter was preceded in death by his brother, George; sister, Pauline; brother-in-law, Lanny Jiskra; sister-in-law, Lucy Johnston. He was much beloved “Uncle Pete” to numerous nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews. An avid fisherman and die hard Packer Backer, he will be missed by many other relatives and dear friends. Memorial Service will be 2 PM Monday March 9, 2009 at Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 Centennial Drive SW, Forest Lake, MN, with visitation one hour prior. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery in Ironwood, Michigan at a later time. Memorials preferred to Salvation Army, Union Gospel Mission or donor’s choice.