Obituaries

Jeremiah Tate

Jeremiah Tate

Oct 11, 2010

Jeremiah Lee Tate, Beloved Son, Brother, Grandson, Uncle, Nephew, Age 35 of Forest Lake, left us unexpectedly on Monday, October 11, 2010. Jeremiah graduated from Forest Lake High School in 1994. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Mike and Jane Tate. He is survived by his loving parents, Mike and Candace Tate; brother, Justin; sisters, Jess (Lee) Erickson,...

Viola Worth

Viola Worth

Oct 10, 2010

Viola "Vicki" Worth, Age 90, of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2010. Preceded in death by her husband Donald Earl; grandson Michael Worth Wachter; brother Amos Keyser; sister Helen Moos. She is survived by her son Donald Burel Worth; daughter JoAnne "Joni" (Jim) Hyder; grandsons, Mark (Natalie) Wachter, Matthew Wachter; brothers, James and Elden Keyser; as well...

Elaine Burg

Elaine Burg

Oct 8, 2010

Elaine D. Burg, age 62 of Hastings, formerly Forest Lake, Minnesota died October 8, 2010. Elaine is preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Elaine Sanders. She is survived by her daughter Torrie (Charlie) Jackson, sons Jim and John Burg; granddaughter Kelsy Burg, grandson Josh Jackson; sisters Patricia (Paul) Savage, Karen (Mike) Houle, brothers Tony (Debbie) Sanders, John Sanders;...

George II

George II

Oct 8, 2010

George W. Vedder II Age 91, of Forest Lake Passed away peacefully at his home on October 8, 2010 with his loving family by his side. George is preceded in death by his wife of over fifty years, Arleen. He is survived by his three sons, George W. III, Mark (Cindy), Greg; four grandchildren, Timothy (Valerie), Ben, Abby, Miranda; great...

Kirin Chavez

Kirin Chavez

Oct 7, 2010

Kirin James Chavez, age 21 of Chisago City. Beloved son, brother, grandson, fiance, nephew, cousin and friend. Kirin was the passenger in a vehicle that crashed on October 5, 2010. He sustained injuries that ultimately took his life on October 7, 2010. Kirin will be forever loved, remembered and deeply missed by: Dad and Mom, Scot and Tauna Chavez, sister...

Irene Anderson

Irene Anderson

Oct 4, 2010

Irene E. Anderson, age 88, of Chisago City, passed away October 4, 2010. She is preceded in death by husband Herbert; brother Calvin Cakebread; sisters, Iva Osborne and Opal Durr. Survived by her children, Ruth (George) Yaple, Dale H. (Sandy) Anderson, James P. (Nancy) Anderson; grandchildren Kelly Shogren, Lori Russell, Maureen Schroeder, Cheri Hurst, Rob Meizo, Brent Anderson, Mindy Anderson,...

Robert Haworth

Robert Haworth

Oct 4, 2010

Robert D. Haworth, age 70 of Forest Lake, Minnesota died, Monday, October 04, 2010. He is survived by his loving wife Rosemary; devoted children, Darin (Rachael) Michelle (Clint) Anderson, Roman; grandchildren, Mason, Abby, Josi, Jonathon, Julia. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, October 7, 2010 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Visitation will...

Pearl Broecker)

Pearl Broecker)

Sep 28, 2010

Pearl Dorothy Prostka(nee Broecker), age 81 of White Bear Lake, Minnesota formerly St. Paul, Minnesota died September 28, 2010. She was born July 8, 1929 to Henry and Emma (Swenson) Broecker. She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers: Glen, Dean, Floyd and Wayne Broeker. She is survived by her brother, John (Erma) Broecker; sister Ruby Johnson and several...

Thomas Tanata

Thomas Tanata

Sep 28, 2010

Thomas A. Tanata, age 64 of Lent Township, died Tuesday, September 28, 2010 following a battle with cancer. Thomas was born March 15, 1946 in McLeod County, Minnesota the son of John and Helen (Schaufler) Tanata. Tom was the owner of Rush City TV for over 35 years, thus becoming well known in the area as "TV Tom". He is...

Woodie Craig

Woodie Craig

Sep 26, 2010

Woodie Craig, The Ultimate Husband, Dad & Grandpa Age 78, of North Branch, went Home to glory on September 26, 2010 after a courageous struggle with a long illness. Survived by Myrna, his wife of 54 years; children, Lynn Stoltzman, Valerie (Mark) Ihrke, Dustina (Jay) Erickson, Orleen (Mike) Haseltine; E. Buck (Lori); fifteen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren; brothers Bud...

Thomas Zangla Sr

Thomas Zangla Sr

Sep 26, 2010

Thomas Joseph Zangla Sr., age 74 of Lino Lakes, Minnesota died, Sunday, September 26, 2010. Thomas was born September 23, 1936 in Boston, Massachusetts the son of Stellario and Barbara (Horan) Zangla. Tom joined the United States Marine Corps in 1954 and proudly served his country in Korea, Okinawa, and Vietnam as well as stateside in Camp Lejeune, Cherry Point,...

Nancy Edwards

Nancy Edwards

Sep 21, 2010

Nancy Lee Edwards Age 56 , of Forest Lake, died suddenly on September 21, 2010. Preceded in death by her parents, Paul & Gladys Becht; life partner, Bill Geffre. She is survived by her sons, Casey, Colby; grandson, Gavin Campeau; and brothers, Paul (Kathy), Jim (Raylene), Stephen (Charlene). Gathering of family and friends 7-8 PM, Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at...

Dorothy Anderson

Dorothy Anderson

Sep 19, 2010

Dorothy Darlene Anderson, age 73, of Hugo, died peacefully Sunday, September 19, 2010 surrounded by her loving family. She is preceded in death by her son Bradley Anderson. She will be dearly missed by her devoted husband O. Leroy; children, Scott (Barbara), Bryan (Patty), Laura (Sam) Caron, Dawn (Heather) Anderson; grandchildren, Matthew, Kyle, Kirsten, Zach, Rich (Renee), Kelly Caron; great...

Frances Lonning

Frances Lonning

Sep 15, 2010

Frances L. Lonning, age 86, of St. Paul, Minnesota passed away peacefully on September 15, 2010. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 20, 2010 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 N. Shore Drive, Forest Lake, Minnesota. Visitation will be one hour prior to service at the funeral home. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Funeral Home: Mattson...

Frances Lonning

Frances Lonning

Sep 15, 2010

Frances L. Lonning, age 86, of St. Paul, Minnesota passed away peacefully September 15, 2010. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 20, 2010 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 N. Shore Drive, Forest Lake, Minnesota. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Funeral Home: Mattson Funeral Home 343 North...

Lorraine Mills

Lorraine Mills

Sep 14, 2010

Lorraine Virginia Mills (nee Johnson), age 86 of Forest Lake, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 14, 2010. Lorraine was a daughter of proud Norwegian immigrants who settled in Wisconsin and founded West Immanuel Church in 1880. Lorraine was united in marriage to George I. Mills on December 19, 1944 in Ohio. Together they lived...

Raymond Schneider

Raymond Schneider

Sep 13, 2010

Raymond Schneider Age 81 of Chisago City Formerly of Northeast Minneapolis Passed away peacefully on September 13, 2010. Survived by wife Arlene; daughter Sandra and fiance Mitch Loomis; grandson Anthony J. Hopkins and fiancee Amber; brothers, Edward and Thomas. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Friday, September 17, 2010 at St. Bridget of Sweden, 13060 Lake...

Ruth Grant

Ruth Grant

Sep 13, 2010

Ruth E. Grant, age 89 of Wyoming, Minnesota, passed away on September 13, 2010. She is preceded in death by her husband Donald K. Grant. Ruth is survived by one daughter, Merrie Ann (Harvey) Glowaski; two sons, John (Donna) and Allan (Diane); nine grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren; one brother; two sisters; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held...

Violet Norton

Violet Norton

Sep 11, 2010

Violet E. Norton, age 96 of Wyoming, passed away September 11, 2010. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Phyllis; brothers, Bobby and Keith. She was a loving wife of 70 years, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend to many. During the last 50 years she did ministry with the Sioux Indians and was active in Christian prayer and teaching ministries...

Bruce Bechner

Bruce Bechner

Sep 10, 2010

Bruce Charles Bechner Age 61 of Forest Lake, joined his beloved wife Norma Jean on September 10, 2010 while in the loving arms of his family. Preceded in death by his wife; and granddaughter, Alyssa. He is survived by his daughters, Jeanette (Bob) Rapson, Kristie (Bryan) Kosobuski; grandchildren, Alexandrea, Tyler, Austin, Adreanna; and siblings, David, Christine Hauwiller, Sharon Mitchell, Allen....