Obituaries

Carl Bobeck

Carl Bobeck

Dec 29, 2012

Carl Phillip Bobeck, age 61, of Lindstrom, Minnesota passed away Saturday, December 29, 2012 at the VA Medical Center Palliative Care unit in Minneapolis after a two year battle with lung cancer. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Ernest and Stella (nee Glasby) Colburn; grandmother Agatha Wolkovic; mother Violet Bobeck; nephew Todd Tiedemann; aunts; uncles; friends. Carl is...

Ardella Brodtmann

Ardella Brodtmann

Dec 27, 2012

Ardella M. Brodtmann, age 77, of Forest Lake, died, Thursday, December 27, 2012. She is preceded in death by her parents, Clifford and Marie (Paul) Cherry; husband, Ronald; sisters, Helen, Maxine. She is survived by her sons, Dennis (Lori) Brodtmann, Clifford Brodtmann; grandchildren, Kelly, Daniel, Nick, Nathan, Leigh Ann; great grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Bryanne, Owen; brothers, Jerry (Sharon) Cherry, Richard (Tammy)...

Peggy Stribling

Peggy Stribling

Dec 26, 2012

Peggy Stribling, age 79 of Forest Lake, formerly Salinas, California, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family. Peggy was an avid book reader and a spirited shopper. Peggy worked for IBM for many years. She is preceded in death by her parents Justin and Dorothy (Davis) Hemenway; three siblings, Stanley Hemenway, Albert Hemenway, and June Lockwood. She is survived by...

Edward Hinrichs

Edward Hinrichs

Dec 25, 2012

Edward T Hinrichs, age 90, passed away Dec. 25, 2012 at the VA hospital. Born in St. Paul, May 23, 1922. Preceded in death by his wife, Randy; daughter, Linda Dukowitz and granddaughter, Danielle St. Onge. Father of 4 daughters. Survived by Patricia (Greg) St. Onge; son-in-law, Bill Dukowitz; Donna (Ken) Zaglin; Kathy (Dan) Poff; 9 grandchildren: DeAnna (Dukowitz) Larrabbe,...

Jeanette Lence

Jeanette Lence

Dec 21, 2012

Jeanette R. Lence, age 79 of Rush City, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2012. She was born December 24, 1932 in Saint Paul, Minnesota the daughter of Vincent and Edith (Lendway) Booty. In accordance with her wishes, no services will be held. Funeral Home: Mattson Funeral Home 343 North Shore Drive Forest Lake, MN US 55025 Previous Events ...

Stephen Dufeck

Stephen Dufeck

Dec 21, 2012

Stephen "Duey" J. Dufeck, age 64 of Forest Lake, Minnesota passed away on December 21, 2012. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Elizabeth Dufeck; and sister, Joanne Dufeck. He is survived by sons, James, Christopher (Deb), Jason (Gina); grandchildren, Brandon, Nicholas, Isabelle, Aidan, and Vincent; siblings, Jerry (Sharon), Claudia (Jerry) Nelson, Jeffery (Darlene), David (Rose), Gregory,...

Jennifer Ehnstrom

Jennifer Ehnstrom

Dec 19, 2012

Jennifer was taken from her family way too soon. She was just starting to enjoy her life. She was planning on starting a new semester in college; she wanted to be a paralegal. She loved her job at Holiday Station in Forest Lake. She loved working with all her coworkers, especially her friend, Jake. She loved to sing karaoke whenever...

James Kneissel

James Kneissel

Dec 18, 2012

James "Jim" Kneissel, age 88 of Forest Lake, Minnesota. Jim passed away peacefully on December 18, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Betty; son, Gary (Mary), daughter, Lynne (Tim); five grandchildren; two great grandchildren; sister, Peg. Jim told his family several times that he lived the perfect life. He was brought up in a family of seven, born and...

Anne Wolfe

Anne Wolfe

Dec 17, 2012

Anne M. Wolfe, age 66, of Scandia, Minnesota passed away unexpectedly December 17, 2012 surrounded by family. She is preceded in death by her two brothers. Anne is survived by her husband, Harlan, of 43 years and their children Amy (Brett) Seiberlich, Jeremy (Missy), and Harlan (Crystal Pierce); 5 Grandchildren and two brothers. As per Anne's wishes, private graveside services...

Douglas Hermes

Douglas Hermes

Dec 11, 2012

Douglas "Sparky" Hermes, age 62, of Wyoming, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2012. Douglas was born March 26, 1950 in Minneapolis, MN, son of Virgil and Alma (Compton) Hermes. He is survived by his wife, Judy; children, Jason, Angie, Justin, Megan, Ryan; grandchildren, Mason, Allison, Jackson. Memorial Services will be held at 6:00 p.m., Monday, December 17, 2012 at...

Charles Huver

Charles Huver

Dec 5, 2012

Charles Huver, age 79, of Forest Lake, Minnesota died December 5, 2012. He is survived by his daughter, Helen Huver, son, Sean Huver; significant other, Andrea Hildebrand; and many other family and friends. Private graveside services were held at Victor Hill Cemetery, Linwood, Minnesota. Funeral Home: Mattson Funeral Home 343 North Shore Drive Forest Lake, MN US 55025 Previous Events...

David Casperson

David Casperson

Nov 30, 2012

David Eugene Casperson, age 75, passed away Friday, November 30, 2012 at his home in Ham Lake, Minnesota. He is preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Myrtle Casperson; brother, Daniel Casperson. Survivors include his brother, Stephen Casperson; nieces Amy Casperson, Tara Gimbel (Chad); nephews, Todd Casperson (Diane), Tim Casperson(April) and Troy Casperson(Brooke), great nieces and nephews; his dear...

Timothy Lehman

Timothy Lehman

Nov 29, 2012

Timothy Lehman, age 53, of Linwood Township, passed peacefully on November 29, 2012, surrounded by his family after an 11 year battle with A.L.S. Preceded in death by his father, Anthony; brother, Scott. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Tracy; children, Zack, Jamie (Jake Kogler); mother, Jean Ubel; siblings, Tony (Bridget), Brenda (Steve) McNeese; nieces, nephews, and...

Arles Mann

Arles Mann

Nov 29, 2012

Arles Mann, Beloved Mom, Grandma and Friend, age 77 of Stacy, passed away unexpectedly on November 29, 2012. Preceded in death by siblings, Audrey Behm, Donald Engwer, Robert Engwer, Sr. Survived by children, Susan (Richard) Rofidal, Curt (Melissa) Mann; grandchildren, Melissa, Justin, Riley, Iris; great grandchildren, Madison, Mary, Gavin, Jaeden, Eva; extended family and many loving friends. Arles enjoyed spending...

Elizabeth Erickson

Elizabeth Erickson

Nov 26, 2012

Elizabeth "Betty" Erickson, age 73, of Scandia, passed peacefully in her sleep, with her family by her side on November 26, 2012. Preceded in death by parents, Virgil & Leona Auchampach; sister, Patsy Auchampach; nephew, Mike Auchampach; great nephew, James Tilson; son-in-law, Bill Lind. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Edward; daughters, Mary (Randy) Duffy, Joanne Barber...

Shannon Spence

Shannon Spence

Nov 23, 2012

Shannon Marie Spence Beloved Daughter, Sister, Aunt, and Friend, age 45 of Forest Lake, died unexpectedly on November 23, 2012. Shannon was a loving and caring person, who loved nothing more than the time spent with her family, friends and dogs. She battled many complications from a 2002 car accident, that also left her blind. Preceded in death by grandparents;...

Marjorie Livgard

Marjorie Livgard

Nov 22, 2012

Marjorie L. Livgard, age 86, of East Bethel, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2012. Marjorie is preceded in death by parents, John and Bessie Johnston. Survived by her husband, Chester; daughter, Bonnie Harvey; son, Daniel (Renee) Johnson; grandsons, Samuel Harvey (Fiancé Shannon Holeman) and Jeremy Johnson; granddaughter, Kristie Johnson; four great grandchildren and dear friend, Bob Winterfeld Funeral Services...

Duane Garrison

Duane Garrison

Nov 21, 2012

Duane Garrison, age 77, of Linwood, Minnesota passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 21, 2012. Duane proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a longtime truck-driver, working for Oscar Roberts. He was very involved in local thrashing shows with his variety of tractors. Duane is preceded in death by his parents. Survived...

Christopher Kinney

Christopher Kinney

Nov 17, 2012

Christopher Charles Kinney, Beloved son, brother and friend Age 33, of Forest Lake, passed away unexpectedly on November 17, 2012, while recuperating from a motorcycle accident. Survived by parents, Ken and Laura; sister, Robin Kinney; grandparents, Clara and Chester Wood; extended family and countless friends. Christopher was the co-owner of Kinney & Smith Holdings. He was the founder & CEO...

Hazel Ekvall

Hazel Ekvall

Nov 15, 2012

Hazel Pearl Ekvall, age 89, of Coon Lake, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 15, 2012. Hazel was born October 17, 1923 to Harry and Edith (Hjort) Sausen. She is preceded in death by her husband, Eugene; daughters, Sandra and Cindy. She is survived by her son, Barry (Mary); five grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; sister, Shirley Anderson; other extended...