Obituaries

Curtis Lawrence

Curtis Lawrence

Feb 1, 2009

Passed away peacefully February 1, 2009. Curt was an avid fisherman, hunter and snowmobiler. He belonged to the Sno-goers Snowmobile Club. He was a US Army Veteran of WWII, having served in North Africa, Germany, Italy, and Sicily. Curt is survived by his son, Terry (Sandy) of Marine on St. Croix; grandson, Troy (Kerry Guzek); granddaughter, Kyleen Lawrence (Scott) Harstedt; brother, Vern...

Katherine Olson

Katherine Olson

Feb 1, 2009

Age 87, lifelong Forest Lake resident and member of Faith Lutheran Church, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 1, 2009 with her family at her side. Survived by husband of 62 years, Millard; children, Rich (Laurie), Judy (Norman) Peterson; grandchildren, Manne, Mike & Amy Peterson; sisters-in-law, Beulah Tolzmann, Mercedes Tolzmann and many other family and friends.

Lori Ettinger

Lori Ettinger

Jan 28, 2009

Lori Jean Ettinger, age 52 of Scandia died January 28, 2009 Preceded in death by son, Aaron Ettinger; soulmate, Al Kuntz; grandparents, Edward & Goldie Lundberg, Adolf & Anna Kostroski. She is survived by her daughter, Crystal; parents Jerry & Janice Kostroski; sister Christine Kostroski; brothers, Mark Kostroski and Rick Kostroski; many aunts, uncles and cousins. Memorial Service 1:00 p.m.,...

Marjorie Grabau

Marjorie Grabau

Jan 27, 2009

Grabau, Marjorie E., age 84, of Ham Lake, passed away peacefully January 27, 2009.

She had worked for Firestone Tire in Ohio, Hansen Drug Store in Circle Pines and as a voting judge for Anoka County.  Marjorie was also a homemaker and farmer who volunteered with Crossroads Evangelical Church Food Shelf and Meals on Wheels.  She loved to...

Agnes Bartz

Agnes Bartz

Jan 26, 2009

Preceded in death by 1 st husband, Arnold Strand; 2 nd husband, Herb Bartz; siblings, John, Harold, and Hannah. Visitation 5-8 PM, Wednesday, January 28, 2009 with time of sharing at 7:30 PM at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Funeral Service 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 30, 2009 at Grace Lutheran Church, 110 3rd Avenue East, Ada, MN. Visitation will...

Elizabeth Pranghofer

Elizabeth Pranghofer

Jan 23, 2009

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 1250 South Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Visitation will be 4:00-8:00 p.m., Monday and 9:00-10:00 a.m., Tuesday at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Interment at Oak Park Cemetery.

Wilhelmina Damon

Wilhelmina Damon

Jan 21, 2009

of Forest Lake, formerly of South Minneapolis, passed away peacefully January 21, 2009. She is preceded in death by husband Orlin; three sisters; step-daughter and son, Michael. She is survived by son William (Dorothy), three granddaughters, five great grandchildren; sister Katherine Buttweiler; numerous family and friends.

Kevin Symens

Kevin Symens

Jan 20, 2009

The family welcomes and will greet friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Friday, January 23, 2009 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the family for the boys’ education fund.  Memorials may be mailed to Mattson Funeral Home Attn: The Symens Family, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake, Minnesota 55025.

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Michael Rush

Michael Rush

Jan 19, 2009

Age 54 of Ham Lake , formerly of Forest Lake . Passed away peacefully on January 19, 2009.

Survived by sons, Sam (Elaine), Thomas (Neena) and...

Steve Hale

Steve Hale

Jan 14, 2009

Preceded in death by parents, Burleigh and Ruth (Wright) Hale. Funeral service 3:00 p.m., Monday, January 19, 2009 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Visitation 1:00 p.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.

June Kardell

June Kardell

Jan 13, 2009

June Helen Kardell, age 62 of Chisago City, died January 13, 2009.  Preceded in death by father Paul E.L. Peterson; mother Helen Peterson.

She is survived by her husband, Darrel; sister, Lois (Jim) Peterson; brother, Loren (Linda); children, Rena (Tom) Pepin, Kimberly (Darrin) Crook; grandchildren, Calvin, Megan, Emily, and Abigail.

June was born on June...

Steven Hjulberg

Steven Hjulberg

Jan 12, 2009

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 16, 2009 at Redeeming Love Church,

Elise Palacheck

Elise Palacheck

Jan 11, 2009

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, January 15, 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. Rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday. Interment at Calvary Cemetery, Forest Lake. Memorials are preferred to the...

Rick Phillips

Rick Phillips

Jan 9, 2009

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Robert Frenning

Robert Frenning

Jan 8, 2009

Robert "Bob" C. Frenning, age 74 of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin formerly of Forest Lake, Minnesota died January 8, 2009 at his home in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.  Bob was born September 30, 1934 the son of Olaf and Agnes (Waller) Frenning in Stacy, Minnesota.  Bob was a longtime Gideon representative and insurance agent of Forest Lake. He is preceded in death by his parents; son John. He...

Gladys Johnson

Gladys Johnson

Jan 8, 2009

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 12:00-3:00 p.m., Sunday, January 11, 2009 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. A Time of Sharing will begin at 3:00 p.m., at the funeral home. Interment at Wyoming United Methodist Cemetery, Wyoming, Minnesota.

Eugene Taubert

Eugene Taubert

Dec 31, 2008

died, December 31, 2008. Survived by wife of 58 years Marilyn; children, Lynne (Larry) Ludington, Wendy (Erich) Kertzscher, Jody (Dan) Miller; grandsons, Bryan (Anna), Joey; great granddaughter Dakota.

Lucille Dupre

Lucille Dupre

Dec 28, 2008

Survived by daughter Mary Lou Allison, son Gary (Susan) Dupre; grandchildren, Michelle Allison Peterson (Terry), Grace and Anna Dupre, former sister-in-law Loretta Williams and brother-in-law Richard Gessner, as well as many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Lucille spent the last three years at Cerenity Care Center, White Bear Lake, MN, due to a ten-year struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease. We thank...