Obituaries

Karen Palmer

Dec 9, 2010

Karen M. Palmer (Nee Morrissette), loving Wife & Mother, age 52, of Columbus, Minnesota passed away unexpectedly on December 9, 2010. Karen was loved and adored by all who knew her. She will be forever missed by her husband and soulmate, Randy; children, Collin Engstrom, L Cpl Derek Engstrom (currently serving in Afghanistan), David, Jeffrey and Kathryn Palmer; parents, Irving...

Malia Peterson

Dec 7, 2010

Malia Grace Peterson was born on February 18, 2001 and left this earth for the joy of heaven while sleeping on December 7, 2010. The 9 years in between those dates was a lifetime in which she touched countless lives with her energy, humor, laughter and hugs. Her grandpa's Mike and Canton, her great grandparents Verna, Les, Burton, Lorna, and...

Jeffrey Graves

Dec 7, 2010

Graves, Jeffrey S. Age 44 of Mankato, formerly of South St. Paul, MN Died December 7, 2010 unexpectedly. Jeff, a Hennepin County employee, is preceded in death by his father, Richard H. Graves and infant son, Grant B. Graves. Survived by children Tracey Graves and Jason Graves; Kandy Kleinow; mother Sharon (Tony) Gaisbauer; 2 sisters Shari (Rick) Duhrkop; Tammy (Jim)...

Vera Rieck

Dec 7, 2010

Rieck, Vera J. (Lee) Age 89 Of Wyoming, Minnesota Died on December 7, 2010. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Chester, of 65 years; son Danny; sister Irene. Survived by her children, Byron (Karen), Suzanne (Gary) Newsome, Nikki (Benny Ray), Bailey, and Colleen Rieck; nine grandchildren, Benny Ray II, Brenda, Timothy, Chet, John, Steven, Emma, Nikki and Trevor; great...

Charles Solem

Dec 3, 2010

Charles W. Solem, age 81, of Linwood Township, passed away peacefully at home on December 3, 2010. Preceded in death by brother Harold; sister Elva Axtell. He is survived by Donna, his beloved wife of 60 years; children, Chuck (Karroll), Wally (Julie), Mike (Julie), Peggy (Paul) Mayhew; 12 grandchildren; a great granddaughter; brothers, John (Gloria) and Dennis (Sharon). Funeral Service...

Iris Schwarten

Dec 3, 2010

Iris L. Schwarten, age 87, of Wyoming, passed away peacefully Dec. 3, 2010. Preceded in death by parents, Robert Bacon and Minnie Cairns; sisters, Alice Poehler and Shirley Schenk. Iris was a gifted artist who painted porcelain, played the piano, and found beauty in the world around her. She loved to travel and experience what the world has to offer....

Jerry Watkins

Nov 30, 2010

Jerry Watkins, age 57, of Forest Lake Went Home to the Lord on November 30, 2010 Jerry was a wonderful husband and father who will be dearly missed by his wife, Misty and sons, A.J., John and Luke; as well as his sister Sadie Wallace, extended family and friends. A Celebration of Jerry's life will be held 7-10 p.m., Thursday,...

Troy Jensen

Nov 27, 2010

Troy A. Jensen, age 35 of Columbus, Minnesota, died unexpectedly on Saturday, November 27, 2010. Troy was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle who will be dearly missed by all who knew him including his beloved wife Trisha; children, Nathan, Allison and a baby on the way; parents, John and Marge; siblings, Scott (Nichole), Todd (Lynelle), Carrie (Matt) Greene;...

James Boyes

Nov 27, 2010

James Roger Boyes, 80 of Forest Lake, MN formerly of Tamarack, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday November 27, at the University of MN Medical Center. Jim was born on October 18th, 1930 in McGregor son of Eddie and Dora (Friestad) Boyes. He attended the Tamarack School and high school in McGregor. He served in the Army...

Clarence Severson Jr

Nov 26, 2010

Clarence "Sonny" M. Severson Jr., age 79 of Stacy, Minnesota, died, Friday, November 26, 2010. He is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Sr. and Sennia; wife Marrian. He is survived by his sons, Clarence III and Tim (Jan); special daughter, Diana (Pat Jones) Marks; other children, Maureen, Sharon, Michael (Dar), Colleen, Patrick (Diane), Rebecca; many grandchildren and great...

Genevieve Sederstrom

Nov 18, 2010

Genevieve C. Sederstrom, age 80, of Forest Lake, passed away on November 18, 2010. It was a cloudy grey day when you left us, with a few rays of sun shining through. It looked like the opening of Heaven, to let your poor soul slip through. Preceded in death by her parents, Martin & Marie Sederstrom; brothers, Merle and Russell...

Alfred Vogt

Nov 14, 2010

Alfred A. Vogt, age 88, of Hugo, Minnesota died Sunday, November 14, 2010. He is preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Sabina; first wife, Irene; brothers, Bernard and Edward. He will be dearly missed by his wife, Hertha; daughters, Lenore Vogt (Michael), Judith (Greg) Frank; step-son, Pat (Kathy) Freiermuth; nine grandchildren; six great grandchildren; one great great grandchild;...

Harlan Ruud

Nov 12, 2010

Harlan Ruud, age 74 of East Bethel, Minnesota passed away at home surrounded by friends and family on November 12, 2010. He is preceded in death by his parents. Harlan is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Pat and their children: Pam (Mike) Burt, Kathy (Mel) Hoff, Jerry (Debbie) and Laurie Ruud; 5 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; brother, Wallace...

John Doe

Nov 11, 2010

Test obit text ... Funeral Home: Mattson Funeral Home 343 North Shore Drive Forest Lake, MN US 55025

Donnie Peterson

Nov 7, 2010

Donnie Peterson, age 65, of Forest Lake, died Sunday, November 7, 2010. Donnie was a loving and caring person who will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him including his devoted daughters, Nicole (Greg) Prokop, Amanda and Tiffany; grandchildren, Amelia, Ruby, Vincent; sister, Verna (Tom) Schaber; many nieces, nephews, family and friends. He is preceded in death...

Frederick Fischer

Nov 5, 2010

Fischer, Frederick James U.S. Army Veteran Age 62, of Forest Lake Devoted husband of Dawn; beloved father of Christine; loving brother of Gary, Irene, Bob, Paula, Emil, and Mark. Passed away peacefully on November 5, 2010. Frederick was a loving man, patient, kind and giving to all who knew him, he will be greatly missed. Funeral Home: Mattson Funeral Home...

Joan Mackey

Nov 5, 2010

Joan Mackey, age 80, of White Bear Lake, formerly of Wyoming. Preceded in death by sister Peggy Rylander. She is survived by Bill, her beloved husband of 61 years; daughters, Susan Mackey, Joy Mackey, Kim (Dave) Fowler; siblings, Dale ((Marion) Reed, Bud Reed, Rosemary (Ron) Masloski, Dorothy (Jim) West, Bruce (Carol) Reed; grandchildren, Adrienne Mackey, Dale Mackey, Patrick Fowler, Anna...

William Newman

Nov 4, 2010

Funeral Home: Mattson Funeral Home 343 North Shore Drive Forest Lake, MN US 55025 Previous Events Visitation Monday, November 8, 2010 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Our Saviour's Lutheran Church

19001 Jackson St NE East Bethel, MN 55005

Service Monday, November 8, 2010 10:30 AM Our Saviour's Lutheran Church

19001 Jackson St NE...

Elvina Schultz

Nov 4, 2010

Schultz, Elvina Age 89 of East Bethel, died peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on Thursday, November 4, 2010. She is preceded in death by her husband Frank; survived by daughter Jacqueline and son Darryl; as well as many other extended family and friends. There will be a gathering of family and friends, 12:30-3:30 pm., Wednesday, November 10, 2010...

Allen Austad, Jr

Oct 31, 2010

Allen O. Austad, Jr., age 52, of North Branch, MN. Al was born Dec 20, 1957 in Saint Paul, MN and preceded in death by his parents Allen Oscar Austad and Jeanette Elizabeth (Lee) Austad. He passed away unexpectedly on Oct 31, 2010, while restoring his retirement home. Al is survived by his best friend/wife Pam; son Allen O. (Camille)...