Obituaries

Gladys Gorton

Feb 12, 2013

Gladys "Jean" Gorton, Age 68, Beloved Wife, Mother, Granny, Dear Friend, Died while surrounded by her family following a brief illness on Tuesday, February 12, 2013. Jean retired after fifteen years as a continuing care coordinator at Hazelden. She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Gladys Ploncinsky; brother in law, Barney Flanaghan. She will be dearly missed...

Byron Olson

Feb 10, 2013

Byron Garth Olson March 15, 1943-February 10, 2013 Lifetime resident of Forest Lake and Chisago City, Minnesota. Byron is survived by his wife, Kim, married 41 years; his three children, their spouses and nine grandchildren, all of whom he loved very much, Craig and Erin Olson, Devin; Laura and Brian Kindelberger, Jenna and Austin; Karen and Mike Gaustad, Hunter and...

Betty Deneweth

Feb 8, 2013

Betty Ann Deneweth, age 82, of Wyoming, Minnesota, died February 8, 2013 surrounded by family. Betty was born on November 17, 1930, in Langdon, North Dakota, to parents Eric and Clara Timian. Betty enjoyed playing the piano, nature, going for long drives and spending time with her family. We were blessed with the most caring, loving, giving mother and grandmother...

DeWayne Schneider

Feb 3, 2013

F. DeWayne Schneider, age 75, of North Branch, Minnesota passed away peacefully while surrounded by family, on Sunday, February 3, 2013. DeWayne was born January 3, 1938 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Francis "Ray" and Evelyn (LeClair) Schneider. DeWayne proudly served his country in the United States Army as a Military Policeman. He is a former employee of 3M, Highland...

Loretta Tacheny

Jan 26, 2013

Loretta "Honey" Frances Tacheny, age 73 of North Branch, Minnesota. She passed away peacefully on January 26, 2013 with her loving niece by her side. Loretta had a tough battle with CHF and was a good and faithful servant of our Lord. Loretta was preceded in death by her parents, LeRoy and Helen; step-father Maeland; brothers, Don, Jim, Raymond; sister,...

Henry Hanson

Jan 26, 2013

Henry R. Hanson, Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather. Henry passed away peacefully while surrounded by his loving family on January 26, 2013. He was the former owner of Rudolph Tree Farm. He is preceded in death by his parents; three brothers; five sisters; granddaughter, Ryeli Ann Hanson; grandson, Jeramia John Lehner. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years,...

Phillip Bourasa

Jan 25, 2013

Funeral Home: Mattson Funeral Home 343 North Shore Drive Forest Lake, MN US 55025 Previous Events cemetery Friday, March 29, 2013 11:00 AM Fort Snelling National Cemetery

7601 34th Ave South Minneapolis, MN 55450

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Service Friday, March 29, 2013 11:00 AM Fort Snelling National Cemetery

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Mae Lundgren

Jan 24, 2013

Mae Louise Lundgren, age 87, of Stacy, died Thursday, January 24, 2013 while surrounded by her family. Mae was born May 27, 1925 in Norcross, Minnesota, the daughter of Otto and Anna (Johansson) Lundgren. She was baptized on June 23, 1925. She lived in Norcross with her parents. She attended school there and was a member of Our Saviors Lutheran...

Darcy Koester

Jan 22, 2013

Darcy Roy Koester, age 60, of Forest Lake, Minnesota passed away January 22, 2013. He is preceded in death by his wife, Debbie (McGrane); brother, Samuel; parents, Roy and Shirley. He is survived by son, Chris (Tanya), daughter, Heidi (Shawn) McKinney; grandchildren, Alexis, Allie, Dillon and Kami; siblings, Larry, Linda (Charles) Kurt, Scott (Kathy), Jodi Jansen (Leroy), Matthew (Jeri). Funeral...

Karen Reed

Jan 22, 2013

Karen S. Reed, age 70, of Forest Lake, died Tuesday, January 22, 2013 while surrounded by her family. Karen was born May 25, 1942 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the daughter of Carl and Edna (Dombrock) Bonderson. She grew up on a farm in Taylors Falls with her two brothers and four sisters. She attended school in Taylors Falls and was...

Ruth Oelke

Jan 21, 2013

Ruth L. Oelke, age 95 of Forest Lake, Minnesota passed away January 21, 2013. She is preceded in death by her husband, Daniel; 2 siblings. Ruth is survived by their children, Carol Oelke, Tim (Connie), Debbie Kessler, Dale; 9 Grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 1 sister; and other extended family. Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 27, 2013...

Sonja Peyton

Jan 21, 2013

Sonja E. Peyton, age 90, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died, Monday, January 21, 2013. She is survived by son, Paul (Hiroko) Peyton; grandsons, Michael & Stephen; several nieces, nephews, and other family. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, January 31, 2013 at the Church of St. Peter, 1250 South Shore Drive, Forest Lake. The family...

Clayton Johnson

Jan 20, 2013

Clayton J. Johnson, age 81, of St. Paul, Minnesota, died January 20, 2013. Clayton was a longtime golf professional at Como Golf Course, St. Paul, MN. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He is preceded in death by 2 siblings and wife, Betty Lou. Survived by children, Debra (Fred) Newburg, Cindy (Mark) Wachter, Susie Marazza,...

Ethan Warner

Jan 19, 2013

Eathan and Evan Warner entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 19, 2013. These precious baby boys will live on forever in the hearts of their family. Ethan and Evan are survived by their loving parents, Stephanie Siedow and Jacob Warner; maternal grandparents, Tim and Michele Siedow; paternal grandparents, Robert and Sandra Warner; great grandmother, Lucille Hanzel and aunts and...

Chester Wood

Jan 17, 2013

Age 93, of Forest Lake, passed away January 17, 2013. Chester proudly served his country during the WWII conflict in the United States Army Air Force. He was a long time employee of Brown and Bigelow. He is preceded in death by three brothers and grandson, Christopher Kinney. He is survived by wife of 70 years, Clara Wood; daughter, Laura...

Ashley McCauley

Jan 16, 2013

Ashley A. McCauley (nee Wislicenus), age 26 of Otsego, formerly of Forest Lake, died following a car accident on Wednesday, January 16, 2013. Ashley Wislicenus was born October 28, 1986 at Fort Bragg, Fayetteville, NC. Ashley graduated from Forest Lake Senior High School, Class of 2004. Following high school, she studied marketing and graduated with a Bachelor of Science from...

Walter Stolp

Jan 12, 2013

Walter R. Stolp, age 87, of Stillwater, formerly Forest Lake, Minnesota died January 12, 2013. Walter proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the World War II conflict. He is survived by his daughter, Helen (Richard) Crumb; son, Terry Stolp; grandson, David Schell; and other extended family. The family will greet friends from 12:00-1:00 p.m., Friday, January...

Dorothy Herman

Jan 12, 2013

Dorothy A. Herman, age 90, of Chisago City, MN, passed away on January 12, 2013. She was born on June 7, 1922, in Nemaha, Iowa to parents Robert and Wilma (Barrett) Cooper. Dorothy attended elementary school in Humboldt, Iowa, and High School and nurses training in Chicago, Illinois before marrying Jim Herman and moving to Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She lived...

Thomas Prodger

Jan 5, 2013

Thomas S. Prodger, age 61 of Linwood, formerly of New Brighton, died on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013 following a courageous two year battle with Multiple Myeloma. Tom was born on July 2, 1951 in St. Paul, MN, the son of Robert and Phyllis (Perron) Prodger. Tom attended grade school at St. John the Baptist and graduated from Mounds View High...

Reynold Nordlund

Jan 1, 2013

Reynold Dean Nordlund, age 67 of Ham Lake, MN, passed away Jan. 1, 2013. Preceded in death by parents, Reynold E. & Evelyn E. Nordlund. Survived by wife of 39 years, Bev; children, Lisa M., Jared A., and Andrea J. Nordlund; three brothers; one sister; and other extended family. Airforce Veteran. Employed by Target Stores & currently by IBM Global...