Roberts Family Funeral Home - Forest Lake

01/23/2026

We matched each month with a meaningful flower commonly seen at funerals, memorials, or celebrations of life💐

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01/21/2026

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The beauty of a SendOff is that it can take place absolutely anywhere. Drop your wildest venue ideas in the comments. Maybe it’s your family cabin, your favorite pickleball courts, at your college campus, or even the zoo!

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01/21/2026

Rosalynn Josephine Graf, age 88, of Oakdale, MN. Entered in to eternal life on January 16, 2026. Visitation at 11AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 12PM on Monday, January 26, 2026, at Transfiguration Catholic Church, Oakdale. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery, Mendota Heights.

"In her later years, Rosalynn responded to God’s call to consecrated virginity. On March 25, 2023, at the Basilica of St. Mary, Archbishop Hebda consecrated her as a Bride of Christ for the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. Living her vocation, Rosalynn was devoted to prayer, the Holy Eucharist, and faithful service to the Church."

Age 88, of Oakdale, MN. Entered in to eternal life on January 16, 2026. Born August 27, 1937, Rosalynn lived a life devoted to her Catholic faith, her family and friends, gardening, cooking, and caring for all living things. In her later years, Rosalynn responded to God’s call to consecrated virgi...

01/21/2026

Age 83 of Pleasanton, California, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026. Tom lived a life grounded in faith, family, and quiet strength. A devoted Catholic, he found comfort and meaning in his church community and lived his values through kindness, integrity, and service to others.Visitation with a prayer service will be held from 10 – 10:45 AM Saturday, January 31st at Roberts Family Funeral Home, Forest Lake. Interment, Calvary Cemetery, Forest Lake.

Age 83 of Pleasanton, California, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026. Tom lived a life grounded in faith, family, and quiet strength. A devoted Catholic, he found comfort and meaning in his church community and lived his values through kindness, integrity, and service to others. Tom was prec...

01/19/2026

From keepsakes to little tokens of love, memorial favors let your guests take a piece of the celebration- and the person you’re celebrating- home with them💙

What party favors would you like given out at your funeral?

01/15/2026

Presence matters far more than performance in these heavy moments💙

Remember: you can show emotion. The room is on your side. You’re not in this alone. And you are the perfect person to be up there.

01/14/2026

Audrey “Audra” Hoeller, age 99 + 6 months of Forest Lake. Loving Mom, Grandma & Great-Grandma, passed away at home on January 7, 2026. Audrey’s life will be celebrated with a service at 3:30 PM Wednesday, January 21st with visitation beginning at 2:30 PM at Roberts Family Funeral Home, Forest Lake.

"Audrey was truly in her element when she was taking care of Ed, and when she was going to parties, hosting parties, having company at the family lake cabin, and playing board games and cards with friends."

Age 99 + 6 months of Forest Lake. Loving Mom, Grandma & Great-Grandma, passed away at home on January 7, 2026. Preceded in death by husband, Edward Hoeller; parents, Anton & Ragnhild Moen; son-in-law, Doug Tevik; and all of her siblings. Survived by children, Dr. Cheryll Smith, David (Gayla) Hoeller...

01/14/2026

Some goals become a lot harder to reach during a season of grief.

In 2026, consider caring for yourself before adding pressure through unrealistic goals. You aren’t “falling behind”. You’re doing the best you can.

This post was inspired by a helpful article from .stang💙 Read full article for more grief support: https://heatherstang.com/manage-grief-in-the-new-year/

01/12/2026

Joanne Denise Nieman, 72, of North Branch, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026, from heart complications. A celebration of Joanne’s life will be held at a later date. Her laughter, love, and warmth will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew her.

Joanne Denise Nieman, 72, of North Branch, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2026, from heart complications. Born on December 18, 1953, in Forest Lake, Minnesota, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Catherine Belland. Joanne’s life was defined by devotion — to her family,...

01/09/2026

They’re always with us💙

01/08/2026

Patricia Jeanne Peterson (Sederholm), age 75 of Forest Lake. Loving Mom, Grandma & Sister, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on January 7, 2026. Pat’s wishes were to have her family celebrate her life privately.

"Pat worked for the U.S. Postal service for 25+ years. She was most happy when spending time with her family and watching the Minnesota Twins. Despite her small stature she loved to eat and was always planning her next home cooked meal."

Age 75 of Forest Lake. Loving Mom, Grandma & Sister, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on January 7, 2026. Preceded in death by parents, Arthur & Bernice Sederholm. Survived by daughters, Katie (Gary) Nelson, Anna (Gary) Zauner; grandchildren, Lucas, Grant, Bailey, Daylen; brot...