Roberts Family Funeral Home - Forest Lake

08/26/2026

Jay M. Bell, age 80 of Forest Lake. Loving Dad, Grandpa & Brother, passed away on August 25, 2026. Funeral service 11 AM Friday, September 4th at Roberts Family Funeral Home, Forest Lake with visitation beginning at 10 AM.

"Jay was a proud Navy Veteran and retired from the Post Office as an electrical technician. "

Age 80 of Forest Lake. Loving Dad, Grandpa & Brother, passed away on August 25, 2026. Preceded in death by wife, Jill; infant son, Jay Jr.; siblings, Lee Bell, Alan Rolow, Mike Rolow, Lyn Bell. Survived by daughter, Jennifer (Chris) Welsh; step-sons, Jim Casarez, Jeff Casarez; grandchildren, Michael...

08/26/2026

Daniel J. Tourville Jr., age 92 of Scandia. Loving Husband, Dad, Grandpa, Great-Grandpa & Brother, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2026. Danny’s life will be celebrated with a service at 11 AM Wednesday, September 2nd with visitation beginning at 10 AM at Roberts Family Funeral Home, Forest Lake. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the Forest Lake American Legion, Post 225.

"As a child he survived Polio & lived in an iron lung at the University of Minnesota. Dan enlisted in the U. S. Air Force in 1952 and became an Air Traffic Controller with duty in Texas, New York, Greenland and Oklahoma

Age 92 of Scandia. Loving Husband, Dad, Grandpa, Great-Grandpa & Brother, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2026. Preceded in death by parents, Daniel Sr. & Della Tourville; siblings, Thomas Tourville, Joan Garly. Survived by loving wife, Darlene Tourville; children, Deanna Knutson (Jeff Wittig),...

08/24/2026

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08/24/2026

Nawaporn “Kay” Sunyavivat Pearson, age 56 of Forest Lake. Loving Wife, Mom, Daughter, Sister and Friend to all, Kay passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on August 20th, 2026 after a long battle with cancer. Kay’s life will be celebrated at her home in Forest Lake on Saturday, August 29th. Please visit her CaringBridge page for details.

"Above all else, Kay’s proudest achievement was her family. She was the most loving mother to her children, Angie and Vince, and a supportive and caring wife to her husband, Scott. She filled her home with warmth, humor, delicious food, and immeasurable love."

Age 56 of Forest Lake. Loving Wife, Mom, Daughter, Sister and Friend to all, Kay passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on August 20th, 2026 after a long battle with cancer. She is preceded in death by her father, Sunya Sunyavivat and survived by loving husband of 16 years, Scott Pe...

08/21/2026

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08/20/2026

William “Bill” DeJarlais Jr. Age 83 of Forest Lake. Loving Husband, Dad, Grandpa, Papa, Great-Grandpa & Brother passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 20, 2026. Visitation 4-7 PM Monday, August 24th with a rosary service beginning at 7 PM at Roberts Family Funeral Home, Forest Lake. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Tuesday, August 25th with visitation beginning at 10 AM at Church of St. Peter, Forest Lake. Interment at St. Mary of the Lake Cemetery, White Bear Lake.

"He enjoyed golfing, playing cribbage, woodworking and spending time with his family and friends. He was also an active and faithful member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church."

Age 83 of Forest Lake. Loving Husband, Dad, Grandpa, Papa, Great-Grandpa & Brother passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 20, 2026. Preceded in death by parents, William (Mabel) DeJarlais, Sr.; siblings, Ronald DeJarlais, Jackie (John) Kes, Sharon Mork, Tiny (Jack) Weissling. Survived...

08/20/2026

James (Jim) E. Ketchel, Age 85, of North Branch, MN. Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 12, 2026. A celebration of life will begin at 11 AM on Saturday, September 19, at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Chisago City with visitation beginning at 10AM. Interment, Chisago Memorial Park Cemetery.

"Above all, he was a proud Marine. His military service was an important part of who he was, and he carried that pride throughout his life. His dedication, courage, and commitment to serving his country will always be remembered."

James (Jim) E. Ketchel, Age 85, of North Branch, MN. passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 12, 2026. Jim was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to many. Jim was married to wife Karen for over 59 years. He was a devoted husband who loved his wife deep...

08/19/2026

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08/12/2026

Lyle R. Lange, Beloved Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather & Brother, age 82 formerly of Stacy, MN and formerly of Grand Forks, ND. Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 9, 2026.

Funeral service 11 AM Friday, August 21st with visitation beginning at 10 AM at Amundson Funeral Home, Grand Forks, ND. Interment at Calvary Cemetery, Grand Forks.

Beloved Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather & Brother, age 82 formerly of Stacy, MN and formerly of Grand Forks, ND. Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 9, 2026. Preceded in death by wife, Lorna; grandson, John; parents, Raymond & Olga; daughter-in-law, Heather. He will be deepl...

08/12/2026

Eileen F. Bernet, age 69 of White Bear Lake. Loving Wife & Sister passed away on August 11, 2026 after a long and courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis. A ceremony to celebrate Eileen’s life will be held at 5 PM Thursday, September 3rd with visitation beginning at 4 PM at Roberts Family Funeral Home, Forest Lake.

"Eileen was very proud of her Irish heritage and will be deeply missed by her family and friends."

Age 69 of White Bear Lake. Loving Wife & Sister passed away on August 11, 2026 after a long and courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Preceded in death by parents, Wyman & Laura Fourre; brother, Daniel Fourre; in-laws, Lee & Marge Bernet; nephew, John Fourre; loving dog, Bosco. Survived by husb...