Obituaries

Brenda Borash

Nov 19, 2009

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at St. Bridget of Sweden Catholic Church, 13060 Lake Blvd., Lindstrom. Visitation will be 4:00-8:00 p.m., Monday at Mattson Funeral Home 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake and 1:00-2:00 p.m., Tuesday at the church. Interment at Elim Lutheran Cemetery, Scandia. Memorials are preferred to the family.

Thorwald Nelson

Nov 18, 2009

Thorwald R. Nelson, age 88, of Eden Prairie, formerly of Lauderdale, Scandia and Edina went home to meet his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, November 18, 2009. Thorwald honorably served his country in the United States Army during World War II where he received the Bronze Star along with other service medals for action in the South Pacific. He was proud to have...

Kenneth Rehbein

Nov 17, 2009

Preceded in death by wife Ardele; daughter Nancy Rivard. He is survived by his daughters, Vicky Ernst (Jim), Cindy (Tony) Lang, Kim (Pete) Goldsmith; son Charlie (Chris) Rehbein; son-in-law Don Rivard; sisters, Carol (Arnold) Nutter, Dorothy (Jerry) Matekgo, Marlene Elshaug; and brother Francis (Evelyn) Wollan. Funeral Service, 11 AM, Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at Gethsemane United Methodist Church, 7330 Lake Drive,...

Kay Mangnuson

Nov 17, 2009

Preceded in death by parents, Charles & Amy VanDerSluis; husband Ronald; sister Phyllis; brother Curtis; stepdaughter Greta Mangnuson-Zimmer. A Celebration of Kay’s Life will be held 12:30 p.m., Monday, November 23, 2009 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Family will greet friends one hour prior to service at the funeral home. Interment at Scandinavian Cemetery.

Walter Beckman

Nov 11, 2009

Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 21, 2009 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Intement at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials are preferred.

Ione Hanson

Nov 10, 2009

Preceded in death by husband, Kenneth D. Hanson; sisters, Winona Welkos, Phyllis Leeson; brother Clarence McKenzie; brother-in-law Robert Hanson and his wife Wanda. She is survived by her children, Paula (Don) Angell, Noel Hanson, Amy (Mitchell) Johnson; grandchildren, Craig (Jamie) Angell, Kate (John) Dulaney, Kyle (Danielle) Johnson, Carrie (Jason) Leaders; brothers-in-law, Warren Welkos, Plato Leeson; several nieces, nephews and other extended...

Roger Gustafson

Nov 6, 2009

age 53 of Stacy passed away peacefully from cancer,  while surrounded by family on November 6, 2009. Preceded in death by his parents Lois & George Gustafson; brother, Glenn.  He is survived by his loving wife of 9 years, Denise; stepdaughters, Stacy (Joe) Picha, Angela (Pat) Ohmann; siblings, Gary (Doreen), Dennis (Cindy), Phyllis Gentz, Wayne (DeAnn), Richard; Godson Jesse Gustafson;...

Nancy Clair

Nov 2, 2009

A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 7, 2009 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. The family will greet friends from 12:00 p.m., until the time of service.  Interment at Calvary Cemetery, Forest Lake.

Albert Stucke

Nov 2, 2009

Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 6, 2009 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake, MN, with visitation from 9:00 a.m. until time of service. Burial will be at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.

Shirley Schowalter

Nov 1, 2009

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, November 5, 2009 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 1250 South Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Visitation will be 4:00-8:00 p.m., Wednesday and 9:00-10:00 a.m., Thursday at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Interment at Oak Hill Cemetery, South Saint Paul. Memorials are preferred to the family.

Edith Williams

Oct 27, 2009

Went home to be with the Lord on October 27, 2009 with family by her side at Birchwood Health Care Center in Forest Lake. Preceded in death by her husband; sons, Laurence Calvin (Jean) Williams, Dale Edward Williams; grandsons, Keith Christians, Todd Williams, Brody Jones, Baby boy Williams; brothers, Arvid (Orpha), Roy (Evelyn), and Lloyd Lundgren; sister, Edna (Bud) Bartells;...

Tammy Omernik

Oct 24, 2009

Age 41, of Wyoming, was called home on October 24, 2009 while surrounded by family and friends. Tammy was an amazing young woman whose love of life helped her overcome every obstacle.  She was an inspiration to many. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents; and maternal grandfather. Tammy leaves behind her mom and step-dad, Nancy & Hank Wallraff, Sr.;...

Jacquelyn Newman

Oct 20, 2009

April 6, 1929~October 20, 2009 After receiving her Bachelor of Science degree at Hamline University, Jacquelyn had a long and rewarding career as a Medical Technologist. She also devoted many years to animal causes.

Henriette Green

Oct 20, 2009

Graveside Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, October 23, 2009 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery, Hugo.

Lewisa Olsen

Oct 19, 2009

A Celebration of Her Life will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, October 22, 2009 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.  Interment at Victor Hill Cemetery.  Memorials may be directed to the American Heart Association.

Kenneth Johnson

Oct 18, 2009

age 71, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died unexpectedly October 18, 2009. Ken was born December 13, 1937 to Axel and Margaret (Arth) Johnson in Forest Lake. He grew up on the family farm that was homesteaded in 1885. His first job, at the age of 11, was working for Mike Danninger at the Danninger Dairy Farm. Ken was a 1955 graduate...

Larry Kost

Oct 12, 2009

A Celebration of His Life will be held at 1:30 p.m., Friday, October 16, 2009 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. The family will greet friends from 2:00-4:00 p.m., following the service. Memorials are preferred to the family.

Raymond Meyer

Oct 11, 2009

He is preceded in death by his wife Erta; brother Orville. He is survived by his children, Paulette (Harold) Johnson, Deanna (Robert) Johnson, Mike (Linda) Meyer; four grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; sister Eleanore Mead.

Anna Lathrop

Oct 9, 2009

Preceded in death by her brother, Samuel. She will be dearly missed by her parents; brothers, Tyler, Josh; sisters, Jolene, Kelsey; grandparents, Joe & Carol Cantele of Blaine, David & Sandra Lathrop of Stacy; great grandparents, Irene Cantele of Blaine, Phyllis Fredrickson of Woodbury, Joseph Dolphy of Richland, Washington; several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Dale Jensen

Oct 9, 2009

Preceded in death by his parents, Martin & Lucille Jensen; brother Kermit; son-in-law JJ Wright. Dale retired from Glen Rehbein Company after 32 years. Memorials are preferred to the family.