Own A Piece of History
March 31, 2010
Forest Lake Area Veterans Memorial will be located on the east end of Broadway Ave in Lakeside Memorial Park in the semi-circle of the current four flag poles. One taller flag pole will be added in the center displaying the flag of the USA. Symbolic of the POW or MIA soldier there will be a cutout silhouette of a soldier saluting near the POW/MIA flag. At the base of the eastern most flag is a kneeling soldier near the main large granite wall (about 8 by 10ft). It will have names engraved of our Forest Lake area fallen comrades. The front will also have tributes, patriotic quotes and large letters saying “Forest Lake Area Veterans Memorial” and a lower line “Lakeside Memorial Park”. Within the semi-circle, six granite pieces represent the five military Services with one extra for future needs. They will each have important history vignettes of the Services. The walk area is made of granite pavers, both small 4”by 8” and large 8”by 16”. These can be purchased with engraving to honor any relatives and friends, living or deceased, who have served our country to preserve the freedom we enjoy today. You may order your tax deductible engraved paver through Forest Lake City Hall by using the attached order form. Other donations to this project will be greatly appreciated as well.
The eastern walls are low for sitting and have red flowers reminiscent of red poppies. The four silhouettes on the ends of the walls depict Patriot Guards holding flags.
The semi-circle on the west side of the sidewalk is a proposed interactive water feature with lights to draw interest to the area and conversation about the memorials. It will either have splash pads with water gushing upward and/or water fountain jets sequenced by computer. The water flows to floor grates by the west wall and is recycled, filtered and chemically treated.
The cost of the engraved small (4’by8”) granite paver is $ 150.
The cost of the engraved large (8”by 16”) granite paver is $300. (The entire cost is tax deductible)
Make check payable to: City of Forest Lake, Veterans Memorial Fund
Mail the order form and check to:
Forest Lake City Hall
Veterans Memorial Fund
220 Lake Street North
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-3550 Phone:
Line 1: Name of Veteran
Line 2: Rank if desired, Branch of Service (Army, Marine, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard)
Line 3: Dates of service or war era
Granite Memorial Paver
Please complete the memorial paver order form with only veterans names. Any fraudulent order form will be denied with no refund.
You can list more than one veteran as long as the names stay within the allotted maximum spaces. Example: WALTER F & LEROY W MILLER (25 spaces)
Richard J. Ferraro of Hugo, MN
March 27, 2010
Date of Birth: January 31, 1943
Date of Death: March 25, 2010
Fiancé, Dad, Grandpa, Son and Brother, age 67 of Hugo passed away unexpectedly on March 25, 2010. Preceded in death by his father, Carmen (Art) Ferraro. Survived by his fiancé, Jill Olson; children, Kathy (Randy) Burns, Lori Tessier (Patrick Kennedy), Rick (Mary) Ferraro and Angie Ferraro (Larry Tyson); grandchildren, Nick Burns, Katie Burns, Taylor Tessier, Nichole Tessier, Brenden Ferraro and Alex Ferraro; mother, Dorothy Ferraro; sisters, Pat (Steve) Smith-Baehr and Lynn Ferraro; brother, Mike Ferraro; other relatives and many friends. Retired St. Paul Pioneer Pressman with more than 38 years of service.
Gathering & Mass of Christian Burial
Gathering of Family and Friends Monday, March 29th 4-8 PM at Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 Centennial Drive SW, Forest Lake. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, March 30th 11 AM at St. John The Baptist Catholic Church, 14383 Forest Blvd. No., Hugo with a gathering of family and friends beginning at 10 AM until time of service. Memorials preferred to Forest Lake Alano Society.
Dale E. Schuna of Scandia, MN
March 22, 2010
Date of Birth: October 16, 1938
Date of Death: March 21, 2010
Our Beloved Husband, Dad and Grandpa age 71 of Scandia, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 21 2010 after a courageous battle of leukemia and pulmonary fibrosis. Dale was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Ruby Schuna as well as his mother and father-in-law, Oswald and Mildred Baukol. He is survived by wife, Verna; sons, Dennis Schuna and Steve (Bobbie) Schuna; 4 grandchildren, Paige (Joseph) Groven, Danielle Schuna (Joe Odegaard), Jaime Schuna and Ryan Schuna; expected great granddaughter, Alexis Mae; brothers, Eugene (Beverly), Keith (Mary), Arthur (Cher) and Kendall (Deb); sister, Cindy (Paul) Wright; sisters-in-law, Eileen (Lloyd) Fredrickson and Donna (Dick) Paulson; brother-in-law, Alan (Sue) Baukol; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Gathering & Memorial Service
Gathering of Friends 4-8 PM Thurs. March 25th at Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 Centennial Dr. SW, Forest Lake. Memorial service 11 AM Friday, March 26th Maranatha Church, 24799 Forest Blvd, Forest Lake with a gathering beginning at 10 AM until time of service. Memorials preferred.
Lorraine Landgraver of Forest Lake, MN
March 20, 2010
Beloved Mom and Grandma age 87 of Forest Lake, passed away on March 20, 2010. Preceded in death by husband, Gordon.
Survived by children, Carol Franksen, Gary (Rita) and Sharon Landgraver; granddaughter, Erin (Chris) Laurents.
Visitation & Mass of Christian Burial
Visitation 5-8 PM Wed., March 24th at Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 Centennial Dr. SW, Forest Lake and continuing 9 AM -10 AM Thurs, March 25th at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Thurs., March 25th at St. Peter Catholic Church, 1250 South Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Forest Lake.
Growing Through Loss Series
March 18, 2010
The purpose of this series is to provide an opportunity for individuals to obtain information and support for a variety of loss and grief issues.
Have you experienced?
• The death of a loved one
• Divorce or separation
• Aftermath of a suicide
• Loss of job, home, health — other losses
• A loved one needing your support
Do you feel?
• In need of support
• Interested in learning more about grief
• Interested in learning ways of helping others through grief?
Place:
Faith Lutheran Church
886 N. Shore Drive
Forest Lake, MN 55025
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Registration: 6:45-7 p.m.
Large group presentation: 7-8 p.m.
Small groups: 8-9 p.m.
Schedule
Each session is complete in itself. You’re welcome to attend one or all.
April 5 — Jennifer Silvera
April 12 — Bob & Carolyn Kluk
April 19 — Rev. Paul Brown
April 26 — Linda Cherek
May 3 — Gena Doyscher
May 10 — Linda Lehmann
Donald D. Drolson of Forest Lake, MN
March 14, 2010
Date of Birth: July 20, 1941
Date of Death: March 13, 2010
Retired Educator age 68 of Forest Lake, passed away on March 13, 2010. Preceded in death by parents, Ludy and Evelyn and grandson, Alex Tietje. Survived by wife, Janet; children, Julie (Larry) Tietje, Lyn (Chris) Isaacson and David (Laurie); granddaughters, Kelsey, Ashlyn, Katie, Alyssa, Kyra and Kalley Rose; sister, Janice (Richard) Parish; brother, Edward (Luise) Drolson; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Gathering & Memorial Service
Gathering of friends 4-8 PM Friday, March 19th at Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 Centennial Dr. SW, Forest Lake. ke. Memorial service 11 AM Saturday, March 20th at Faith Lutheran Church, 886 No. Shore Drive, Forest Lake with a gathering beginning at 10 AM until time of service. Memorials preferred.
Edward A. Westphal of Forest Lake, MN
March 14, 2010
Date of Birth: July 30, 1929
Date of Death: March 13, 2010
Age 80, passed away on March 13th. Complete notice to follow.
Richard “Rick” B. Brown of Stacy, MN
March 10, 2010
Date of Birth: January 19, 1956
Date of Death: March 10, 2010
Age 54 of Stacy passed away on March 10, 2010 following a courageous battle with cancer. Rick is preceded in death by his grandparents. Rick will be deeply missed by his daughter, Nicole (Nate) Hart; parents, Richard, Sr. and Marilyn Brown; brothers, David (Dawn) Brown and Paul (Brenda) Brown; sister, Cathy (Ron) Bahls; many nieces, nephews and friends. Rick can be remembered for his love of the outdoors — especially fishing, his love of dogs and his generous spirit.
A memorial service for Rick will be held at 11 AM Saturday, April 10, 2010 at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church – West, 7150 Rolling Acres Road, Victoria, Minnesota 55386 (952-767-1500). Memorials may be directed to Fairview Lakes Home Caring and Hospice, 5200 Fairview Blvd., Wyoming, MN 55092.
Lorna M. Lange of Stacy, MN
March 5, 2010
Date of Birth: May 11, 1947
Date of Death: March 4, 2010
Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother age 62 of Stacy, and formerly of Grand Forks, ND. Passed away peacefully March 4, 2010 after a lengthy illness. Preceded in death by grandson, John; parents, Jess and Carrie ‘Babe’ Carl; brothers, Jess and Ralph; sister, Linda Jeffrey. She will be deeply missed by husband of 43 years, Lyle; children, Michael (Heather), Cathy (Rory) Paggen, Kevin (Dawn) and Michelle Moravec (John Rue); grandchildren, Nicholas, Christopher, Ryder, Cody, Matthew, Marissa and Mitchell; sisters and brothers, Marilyn (Keith) Barry, Loran (Anita) Carl, Rita (Herman) Zahradka and Wayne (Susan) Carl; sister-in-law, Dolly Carl, along with many nieces and nephews.
Visitation & Mass of Christian Burial
Visitation 5-8 PM Saturday, March 6th at Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 Centennial Dr SW, Forest Lake. Further visitation 5-7 PM, Monday, March 8th at Amundson Funeral Home, Grand Forks, ND. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Tuesday, March 9th at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, East Grand Forks, MN.
Eugene Clark of Forest Lake, MN
March 1, 2010
Date of Birth: May 3, 1922
Date of Death: March 1, 2010
Age 87, was welcomed home to be with God and his wife, Ruth Lorraine on March 1st in Rockport, Texas, where he was spending the winter. He was born to William and Lillian Lapiean Clark on May 3, 1922. He married Ruth Lorraine Kroeger, served his country in the Air Force during WWII as a photographer and had two daughters, who were at his side when he departed this life. He was the fifth of seven brothers; William, Raymond, Frank, Bill, Alfred, and Donald, all whom preceded him in death. He is leaving behind his daughters, Dawn Glory Garner and Darcy Pamela Hill ( Bruce); his dear girlfriend, Frances Bear; his favorite sister-in-law, Mary Clark of Illinois; five grandchildren: Troy Eugene Lagrotteria, Dawn Angel Neathery (Jeff), Bruce Leroy Hill (Robin Searcy), Jason Hill (Corie Coleman), and Tiffany Hill (Tim Saiko); Nine great grandchildren: Pamela Hill Sampson, Dawn Starr Borrer (Daniel), Elijah Lagrotteria, Dawn Skye Bensley (Patrick Ragan), Ashley Lagrotteria, Kayla Lorraine Lagrotteria, Brandon Hill, Skyla Ruth Hill, Brooklyn Ruth Hill, and Landon Saiko; and two great- great grandchildren: Cameron Borrer and Jerimiah Bensley. Gene will be deeply missed, especially his teasing quick wit.
Vistation & Funeral Service
Visitation will be at Faith Lutheran Church, 886 No. Shore Drive, Forest Lake, Minnesota beginning at 9:30 AM, Monday, March 8th; followed by the service at 10:30 AM and luncheon in the north lobby; then proceeding to Fort Snelling in Minneapolis for the burial at 1:45pm.