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David E. Bannick

Precious Husband, Father, Grandfather & FriendDavid Bannick, age 63, of Forest Lake, formerly of St. Paul, entered into the presence of the Lord on April 23, 2017.
Preceded in death by his parents, Matthew and Luella.
Survived by his devoted wife, Diane (nee Perron); children, Shelley (Dan) Hanson, Tracey (Chris) Anderson, Dana (Brian) Wanschura, and Chad (Kortney); adoring grandchildren; siblings, Virgil, Maxine McNamara, James (Mary Beth), and Robert (Shirley); nieces, nephews, and countless friends and family.
Longtime employee of BGK Finishing Systems. David was a Bible scholar who had a passion for sharing and teaching the Gospel.
Funeral service 11 a.m. Friday, April 28 at FIRST EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH, 2696 Hazelwood St., Maplewood. Interment Roselawn Cemetery. Visitation 4-8 p.m. Thursday at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-LINO LAKES, 7050 Lake Dr. (Hwy. 23), and from 10-11 a.m. Friday at the church.
MUELLER-BIES 651-784-3390
www.muellerbies.com

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Maureen O. Sullivan

Beloved Sister, Aunt, Godmother & FriendMaureen Sullivan, age 80, of Forest Lake, passed away unexpectedly on April 24, 2017.
Preceded in death by parents, Daniel and Louise; twin sister, Marlene Salverda; brothers, Daniel and Timothy; sister, Beverly Stehr; and niece, Joy Salverda.
Survived by siblings, Duane (JoAnn), Myron (Donna), Gary, Ruth, John, Patrick (Cheryl); brother-in-law, Bill Salverda; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral service 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 2 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-ROSEVILLE, 2130 N. Dale St. at County Rd. B. Interment Elmhurst Cemetery. Visitation from 4-8 p.m. Monday and 10-11 a.m. Tuesday. Memorials preferred to Como Friends.
MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME
651-487-2550 www.muellerbies.com

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May 1 could be police contract decision day

Six days after a well-attended open house on the Washington County Sheriff’s Office proposal for contract law enforcement in Forest Lake, the City Council voted April 24 to hold a work session and special meeting May 1 to further explore the topic with the hope of making a final decision on the issue. The vote was 3-2 in favor of the setting the meeting, with Councilwoman Mara Bain and Councilman Husnik voting against out of concern that not enough questions about the proposal and contract would be able to be answered before that date.
The Forest Lake City Center was packed during the April 18 open house as community members read information about the proposal and shared their thoughts with council members (read more about the details presented during the open house in the April 20 story “Open house digs into police proposal details” or online at tinyurl.com/krhr5n8). Though residents who

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