Obituaries

Marion Klinefelter

Marion Klinefelter

Jan 17, 2012

Marion, the eldest of three sisters, was born in St. Paul to Renhold and Ruth Sandberg. After moving to the Macalester neighborhood, she attended the nearby Groveland School, where she enjoyed ice skating in the winter months. In 1933, she traveled with her aunts to Chicago to see the World's Fair. Marion graduated from Central High School in 1939, and...

Rita Leach

Rita Leach

Jan 11, 2012

Rita Mary Leach (Kinney), passed away on January 11, 2012 at the age of 83. Rita was born August 1, 1928 in St. Paul, MN to Thomas and Julitta (Holland) Kinney and shortly after moved to the Chicago area. She attended St. Mary's Catholic School in Des Plains, IL. In 1943, while Rita was in high school her family decided...

Edith Kauls

Edith Kauls

Jan 1, 2012

Edith "Oma" Kauls Affectionately called "Oma" by her friends and family, died on January 1, 2012. She was born in Riga, Latvia on April 5, 1913. She married Hermann "Opa" Kauls in Riga on October 31, 1939. After living in Germany for 9 years, they emigrated to the US in 1952, with their 4 children. They first settled in Wyoming,...

Marvyl Blair

Marvyl Blair

Jan 1, 2012

Marvyl Blair (nee Kaufmann), age 82, of Wyoming, passed away peacefully after complications from surgery on January 1, 2012, surrounded by family. Preceded in death by husband, Robert; brothers, Donald, Harvey, LaVern, and Stanley. Survived by daughter, Diane; granddaughter, Viki (Bill) Kosanke; great granddaughters, Kayla and Krystle Kosanke; brothers, John (Barb), Glenn (Colleen); as well as other extended family and...

David Flug

David Flug

Jan 1, 2012

David Bruce "Woody" Flug, age 62, of Marine on St. Croix, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2012. Preceded in death by father Leroy Flug; brother-in-law Joseph Siegert. He is survived by his mother Esther Flug; siblings, Sharon Siegert, Dennis Flug, Sandy Lomen, Gary (Barb) Flug, Bonnie (Dave) Meyer, Carol (Randy) Hamann; numerous nieces and nephews. A Celebration of David's...

Alissa Haines

Alissa Haines

Dec 29, 2011

Alissa M. Haines, age 15, of Wyoming, passed away unexpectedly on December 29, 2011. Survived by parents, Sean and Katie; brother, Jake (age seven). Funeral Service 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at Chisago Lakes Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1 Summit Ave., Center City. Visitation 5-8 p.m., Tuesday at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake, and one hour...

Rosemary Mund

Rosemary Mund

Dec 27, 2011

Rosemary H. "Tootie" Mund nee Bubb, beloved Mother and Grandmother, age 76 of Forest Lake, died peacefully on Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at her home. She is preceded in death by her husband, Duane; grandson, Daniel Tipler; sister, Harriet "Jeanie" Paulus. She will be dearly missed by her children, Sue (Michael) Tipler, Barb (Mike) Swalinkavich, Mary Jo (Scott) Passenheim, Michele...

Ruth Johnson

Ruth Johnson

Dec 20, 2011

Ruth Adeline Johnson (Chelgren) age 94 of White Bear Lake MN died Tuesday December 20, 2011. Preceded by her husband the Reverend Frank Johnson, daughter Susan Johnson, grandson Adam Spangler, brothers Alfred, George, Paul and Roy Chelgren, sisters Millie Chelgren, Esther Swanson and Hildur Swanson. Survivors include her son Stuart Johnson, grandchildren Sarah Jackson, Jennifer Wake, Robert Liesenfeld and Rachael...

Llewellyn Flermoen

Llewellyn Flermoen

Dec 18, 2011

Llewellyn Russell "Louie" Flermoen, died at his home in Forest Lake on Dec. 18, 2011. He was 83. Louie was born in 1928 in Saint Paul, Mn. As a small child, he moved with his family to Winger, MN. He graduated from Win E Mac High School, which is where he met his wife, Shirley. Louie served in the Navy...

Edward Sanden

Edward Sanden

Dec 17, 2011

Edward "Eddie" Sanden, age 73, of East Bethel, passed away unexpectedly on December 17, 2011. Preceded in death by parents, Carl and Ellen; brother, Robert. Survived by loving wife of 43 years, Donna; children, Kia, Michael (Anne), Laura, James; two grandchildren; faithful companion, Brandi; and other extended family and friends. He worked for Nabisco © Cream of Wheat for 37...

William Reinwald

William Reinwald

Dec 16, 2011

William F. "Bill" Reinwald, Age 63, of Forest Lake and Hamilton, NY Fighting valiantly against pulmonary fibrosis, Bill slipped from this world on December 16, 2011, surrounded by his loving wife and dear friends. Bill received his B.A. in Psychology at Dickinson College, where he was a member of Alpha Chi Rho Fraternity. After college, he joined VISTA and came...

Hank Nelson

Hank Nelson

Dec 14, 2011

Hilding "Hank" Nelson, of Scandia, passed away peacefully one day before his 80th birthday, surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by parents, John and Ellen; sister Eva (Edwin "Ed") Whalen. Hank is survived by Carol, his loving and devoted wife of 52 years; children, Lynn (Rick) Sandager, Joel (Anne) Nelson; grandchildren, Jeff (Annette), Mark (fiancé Ellen), Peter, Kayla,...

Carl Berggren

Carl Berggren

Dec 13, 2011

Carl "Ben" Berggren, age 87, of Forest Lake, passed away December 13, 2011 while surrounded by his family. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Penny Kowalewski; son-in-law, Mitch Kowalewski; grandson, Chris Madigan. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Helen; daughter, Mary (Steve) Cunningham; grandchildren, Tiffany Glinnon, Jared (Jessica) Cunningham, Chad Cunningham; nine great grandchildren; other...

Harry Sininger

Harry Sininger

Dec 6, 2011

Harry Allen Sininger of Wyoming, Minnesota formerly Bloomington, born August 26, 1925 and died December 6, 2011. Harry proudly served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. Preceded in death by wife, Helen; parents William and Gladis (Whitlock) Sininger; son-in-law; Gregory Grieman. Survived by son, William (Joanne) of Saint Paul; daughters, Kristen Grieman of Crest Hill,...

Barbara Hanson

Barbara Hanson

Dec 6, 2011

Barbara E.Hanson, age 87 of Minneapolis, Minnesota, passed away peacefully December 6, 2011. Barbara was a longtime employee of 3M. She is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond T. Hanson; 2 brothers. Survived by 3 sons, Ray (Marilyn), Gary (Deanna), David; 12 Grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; 3 sisters and other extended family. Funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday,...

Myrna Roy

Myrna Roy

Dec 3, 2011

Myrna V. Roy, Age 95, of Forest Lake, Passed away peacefully on December 3, 2011, while surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by husband Charles; daughter Colleen Roy. She is survived by children, Joyce (Jim) Stafki, Rosalee (Bob) Linwood, Michael (Denise) Roy; 11 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at The...

Michael Horgan

Michael Horgan

Dec 2, 2011

Michael Patrick Horgan, age 50, of Saint Paul, passed away peacefully at home in his angel Lisa's arms, after a short battle with lung cancer. Preceded in death by his parents, Murry and Donna; and little brother, Jimmy. Michael is survived by his angel, Lisa Annand; their loving pets, Shia, Nya, Bear, Cyrus, and Ryhnfield; sister, Terri (Kevin) Herron; brother,...

Sheila Lundberg

Sheila Lundberg

Nov 30, 2011

Sheila Lundberg, Age 63, Died November 30, 2011 Preceded in death by parents, Edwin & Mary (McDonell) Sheridan; sisters, MaryEllen and JeanMarie. She is survived by her children, Tammy (Edward ) Liljedahl, Joel Peterson, Chad (Pauline) Peterson; 8 grandchildren; sister, Kathleen Mitchell; brothers, John (Julie ) and Phillip Sheridan; and special friend Tim Hennessey. Gathering of family and friends 2:00-4:00...

Christopher Goebel

Christopher Goebel

Nov 28, 2011

Chris R. Goebel, age 33 of Taft, California; formerly of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died on Monday, November 28, 2011 following a long and brave battle with schizophrenia. He will be lovingly missed by his parents, Carl and Cindy; sister, Jessica (Jason) Lakoduk; brother, Steven (Hilary) Goebel; nephew, Silas Lakoduk; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Mass of Christian Burial will...

Lily Sampson

Lily Sampson

Nov 26, 2011

Lily G. Sampson, Age 85, of Columbus, died peacefully on November 26, 2011 surrounded by loving family. Preceded in death by sons, Dennis and Michael; granddaughter, Jamie Reller. Survived by husband of 65 years, David; children, Nancy (Tim), Curtis (Sue), Keith (Nancy), Bruce (Debbie), Jill, and Beth; 17 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; and other extended family and friends. Funeral Service...