Obituaries

Donald Solsrud

Donald Solsrud

Dec 6, 2013

Donald R. Solsrud, age 75, of Forest Lake, died, Friday, December 6, 2013. Don proudly served our country in the United States Air Force. He retired from Puglesa Company after many years of service. He is preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Rose. He is survived by his wife, Linda; sons, John (Anne), Victor, Eric; grandsons, Devon, Adam,...

Troy Sullivan

Troy Sullivan

Dec 4, 2013

Troy Dean Sullivan, age 49, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died, December 4, 2013. He is preceded in death by his mother, Diane. He is survived by his children, Rayland and Benjamin; wife, Patty; father, Charles; three brothers, one sister, their spouses and many family and friends that will truly miss him. Troy was born in Denver, Colorado on August 17,...

Kenneth Banta

Kenneth Banta

Dec 2, 2013

Kenneth Banta, age 86, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died suddenly on December 2, 2013 at his home. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Ken was born December 29, 1927 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. At the age of 11, his parents relocated to Arlington, Virginia. His grandparents had a farm in Wyoming and he spent the summers there. Ken served...

Gary Murphy

Gary Murphy

Dec 1, 2013

Gary B. Murphy, age 71, of Lindstrom, Minnesota died December 1, 2013. Gary proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was a 30 plus year employee of the railroad. Preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Agnes (Dailey) Murphy; siblings Dorothy Klock, Don, and Lois Medina. Gary will be missed by his wife of 48 years,...

Paul Fish

Paul Fish

Nov 28, 2013

Paul C. Fish, Retired Master Gunnery Sgt., age 67, of Stacy, Minnesota, passed away on November 28, 2013. Paul was a dedicated Marine, husband, father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his brother, Jack and his sister, Jean. Paul is survived by his wife, Marge; four sons, Joe (Janna), Larry (Cindy), Mike (Christina) and Jeff; eleven grandchildren, Daniel,...

William Hanna

William Hanna

Nov 27, 2013

William Lawrence Hanna, age 77, of Wyoming (Linwood Township), passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, November 27, 2013. Bill, Korean War Veteran, Teamster Retiree and Milwaukee Railroad Detective will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 48 years, Judy; children, Terry (Denise), Billy, Mick, Tim (Jennifer) and Tony; grandchildren, Nicholas, Tarah, Joey, Jessica, David (Jaqueline), Lianna, Tyler...

Ruby Remick

Ruby Remick

Nov 27, 2013

Ruby E. Remick, age 95, of Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota, died November 27th, 2013. She was a kind woman, loved by all who knew her. Ruby was what you might call a "spitfire." She had a love for life and made everyone around her feel like the most important person. Ruby was preceded in death by her loving husband...

Joseph Schoenberger

Joseph Schoenberger

Nov 26, 2013

Joseph C. Schoenberger, age 92 , of Forest Lake, died November 26, 2013. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ethel and eight siblings. He is survived by his daughter, Sandra (Dennis) Bingen, son, John "Jack"; grandchildren, Jennifer (Stephen) Buck, Shawn (Heather), Ryan, Kelsey Johnson; five great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December...

Harlan Krinke

Harlan Krinke

Nov 25, 2013

Harlan L. Krinke, age 80, of Marine on St. Croix, died peacefully after complications from organ failure on November 25, 2013, on what would be he and his beloved wife, Dorothy's 56th wedding anniversary. Some say he died of a broken heart. Harlan is survived by his wife, Dorothy; two daughters, Dawn (Mark) McGinley and Tara (Chris) Thompson; two sons,...

David Peterson

David Peterson

Nov 23, 2013

David "Woody" Peterson, age 62, of Mounds View, formerly of Forest Lake, died, unexpectedly on Saturday, November 23, 2013. David was a graduate of Forest Lake High School, Class of 1969. He worked for many years as a RV Master Technician at North Country RV, Ham Lake. David was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Mildred (Nelson) Peterson;...

Lon Sampson

Lon Sampson

Nov 19, 2013

Lon Jerome Sampson, age 62, of Wahpeton, North Dakota, passed away at his home on November 19, 2013. Lon was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on April 23, 1951. He is a graduate of Forest Lake High School. He spent the last decade in the trucking industry. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, cooking and wine making. He is preceded in death...

Neoma Rasmussen

Neoma Rasmussen

Nov 16, 2013

Neoma L. Rasmussen, age 97, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2013. Neoma was born in Arco, Minnesota, on June 18, 1916, the daughter of Emanual and Anna Johnsen. Among other hobbies like reading, craftwork and gardening, both vegetables and flowers, Neoma loved to spend time with her family and especially her grandchildren. Neoma is preceded in death by her...

Howard Leikvold

Howard Leikvold

Nov 15, 2013

Howard Leikvold, age 94, passed away at home on November 15, 2013. A 38 year resident of Wichita, KS, Howard enjoyed the last six years in Chisago City, MN. He recently earned the nickname "Great" and he was a great husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Of his many accomplishments his proudest was his family, whom he raised with his...

Russell Durant

Russell Durant

Nov 15, 2013

Russell C. Durant, age 80, of Wyoming, Minnesota, passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer. Russell was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota on April 8, 1933, the son of Richard and Gladys Durant. Russell is preceded in death by his first wife, Jean; his second wife, Edith; his son, Keith; his great grandson, Lucio Satar and his step-grandson,...

Teri Thomas

Teri Thomas

Nov 11, 2013

Teri Gale Thomas, age 55, of Wyoming, Minnesota. Teri was born on January 30, 1958 at the Los Angeles County Hospital in Los Angeles, California. Passed away on Monday, November 11, 2013 in Wyoming, Minnesota. Teri was preceded in death by her parents, Grace and Ed Monk and her two sisters, LeAnna Spoerl and Shelly Monk. Teri is survived by...

Viola Hearle

Viola Hearle

Nov 3, 2013

Viola J. Hearle, age 91, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2013. Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 9, 2013 at Wyoming United Methodist Church, 5459 Viking Boulevard, Wyoming. The family will greet friends one hour prior to service at church. Funeral Home: Mattson Funeral Home 343 North Shore Drive Forest Lake, MN US 55025 Previous...

Norma Carlson

Norma Carlson

Nov 2, 2013

Norma E. Carlson, age 86, of Chisago City, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2013. Norma was born on August 7, 1927 in Syracuse, New York, the daughter of Claude and Gertrude Beyea. Norma was preceded in death by her sisters, Myrl Beish and Carol Beyea and her son, Marc Joseph Shampo. Norma is survived by her daughter, Teresa...

Gerald Person

Gerald Person

Nov 1, 2013

Gerald A. Person, age 85, of Forest Lake, passed away on November 1, 2013. Jerry was born on February 9, 1928 in St. Paul, Minnesota, the son of Frank and Anna Person. Jerry was a Veteran of the United States Army, serving his country from 1954-1956. Jerry was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Kathleen of 45 years; his...

Kathleen Wagstrom

Kathleen Wagstrom

Oct 24, 2013

Kathleen A. Wagstrom, age 73 of Minneapolis, died Thursday, October 24, 2013. Kathleen was a loving and devoted mother, who will be deeply missed. She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Walborg Cornelius; sister, Barbara. She is survived by her children, Elizabeth (Chris) Gehling, Jon (DiAnna) Wagstrom, Ingrid (Len Schwan), Eric (Shannon) Wagstrom; many grandchildren; one great...

June Thoen

June Thoen

Oct 23, 2013

June M. Thoen, age 72 of East Bethel, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at Ecumen North Branch, Minnesota. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Janfry "Bruce". June is survived by her son, John Thoen; daughter, Misty Thoen; three grandchildren; two great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Memorial Services for June will be held at...