Obituaries

Howard DDS

Howard DDS

Dec 28, 2008

Howard M. Tender, D.D.S.age 87 of Forest Lake, formerly of Robbinsdale, died December 28, 2008 at Birchwood Health Care Center. Howard proudly served his country in the United States Army and is a World War II Veteran. Howard was a longtime practicing dentist in North Minneapolis. He was a member of the Sons of Norway. Howard is preceded in death by his...

Hazel Nielsen

Hazel Nielsen

Dec 24, 2008

She was born March 23, 1917 to Gotfred and Martina Bohman, Swedish immigrants, on a farm in the...

Jeanne Kaetterhenry

Jeanne Kaetterhenry

Dec 23, 2008

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Norman; granddaughter.  She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her including her children, Ruth (Frank) Leber, Steve (Betty), Janet (Tom) Westcott, Pat Alfonso, Lois (David) Schmittinger, Sharon (Gordy) Franklin, Gail (Jim) Jankowski, Dana (Tim) Steadman, Karin (Steve) Reeser; 20 grandchildren; sister Leola (Quentin) Johnson; numerous nieces and...

Arnold Hanson

Arnold Hanson

Dec 22, 2008

Arnold

Jane Gifford

Jane Gifford

Dec 12, 2008

Born June 4, 1940 in Wichita, Kansas Preceded in death by father C. Howard Wilkins,mother Jane Austin Wilkins and children, Lisa Jane Gifford and David Paul Gifford. Survived by her husband of 45 years, Paul; children, Elizabeth (Robert) Cox, Susan DeJonker, Anne (Tony) Hutar, Andrew (Gretchen), Mathew (Alex); and grandchildren, Lisa, Robert,Aaron, Rachel, David, William and Austen. Mass of Christian Burial...

Leni Wiebe

Leni Wiebe

Dec 11, 2008

April 22, 1931 to Franz and Hedwig (Bergmann) Schenk in Bad Wimpfen Germany. Leni met and married Roger Wiebe in Germany. She worked for Arthur’s Restaurant for 20 years and also at Little Jacks and Jax Restaurants. son-in-law, Bob Mueller; great grandson, Michael Hutchens.

Leni is survived by her children, Ingrid Pfluegfelder, Peter Schenk, Marion (Fred) Alves, Susan (Rick) Hirsch,...

Irene Strecker

Irene Strecker

Dec 6, 2008

Irene was born November 17, 1926 in Centerville, Minnesota, the daughter of Robert and Sadie(Marcott) Scott.  She is preceded in death by her husband Ralph.  She will be dearly missed by her sister-in-law Marcella Marier; many devoted nieces and nephews.

Arthur Palmer

Arthur Palmer

Dec 5, 2008

Arthur Mathews, A.M. (Barney) Palmer, 77,of Largo, Fl and St Paul, MN, formerly Forest Lake, MN was born May 25,1931, in Jamestown, ND and died December 5, 2008 in St Paul MN. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Palmer and Frances Palmer and sister Marlene (Jerry) Hyland. He is survived by sons Mark ( Nancy) ; Todd...

Doris McGough

Doris McGough

Dec 2, 2008

She is preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Mildred (Bore) Quist; husband Charles; son Darryl, sisters Margaret Lansing, Marjorie Reinke. She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her including her children, Timothy (Barbara), Thomas (Barbara), Janis (Lee) Chrisinger, Karen (William) Ruben; thirteen grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren; sister in laws, Helen McGough, Lois Olsen; many nieces, nephews,...

Anton Quale

Anton Quale

Dec 2, 2008

Anton ‘Tony’ Quale died peacefully with his son by his side on Tuesday morning, December 2, at the Birchwood Health Care Center in Forest Lake, Minnesota.  Tony and Carl, his twin, were born on September 25, 1916 to Anna (Kvigstad) and Ole Quale on a farm near Sebeka, Minnesota. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary; children, Ann and...

Franz Westermeier

Franz Westermeier

Nov 30, 2008

Colonel Franz X. Westermeier, Army (Retired) passed away November 30, 2008.  He is survived by his wife of nearly 66 years, Vivian Vinton Westermeier; son Franz "Rusty" and his daughter-in-law Floy Westermeier of Glenwood, Iowa; as well as several neices and nephews. He was preceded in death by brother Adolph E. Westermeier; and sister Wilhelmine Franz,  like so many others who have...

Karen Anderson

Karen Anderson

Nov 28, 2008

Passed away November 28, 2008 after a lengthy illness, at Birchwood Health Care Center, where she resided for the past 12 years. She is survived by her children, Richard (Rachel), Colin (Norma), Gavin, Josy (Mark), Jeannie (Dan), Harlan; 11 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; siblings, Marian (Ken) Peterson, Barbara (Jay) Martin; and several nieces and nephews.

Paul King

Paul King

Nov 27, 2008

Paul King, age 60, of Wisconsin, passed away November 27, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, William F. and Henrietta A. King.  Paul is survived by his sister, Cathy (Tom) Herman of Wyoming, Minnesota. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at St. Peter's Catholic Church, 1250 South Shore Drive, Forest Lake.  Interment...

Fred Schwab

Fred Schwab

Nov 27, 2008

“Soon you will read in the newspaper that I am dead. Don’t believe it for a moment. I will be more alive than ever before” …DL Moody Loving husband of Doris for 50 years; father of Rainie (Tony) Mezzenga, Rick (Judy), Randie (Vicki), Amie (John) Kaiser, Brenda (Russ) Fandel, Paul (Karen); 19 grandchildren; family friend Bart Sammon; siblings, Doris Pesek, Harry, Rita (Chuck)...

Gary Menne

Gary Menne

Nov 24, 2008

ngtime Wyoming, Minnesota resident, age 64, died November 24, 2008. Gary was born July 21, 1944 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Robert Josephy and Helen Elizabeth (Laska) Menne.

Gary He was preceded in death by parents, Robert & Helen (Laska) Menne. Survived by wife, Linda; children, Peg Servaty, Tom Houle, Jane Saari, Tim Menne, Rob Menne, Gary Martin Menne, Jim...

Neil Colonel"

Neil Colonel"

Nov 22, 2008

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 5, 2008 at Chisago Lakes Baptist Church, 9387 Wyoming Trail, Chisago City. The family will greet friends from 5:00-8:00 p.m., Thursday at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake and one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment at Oak Park Cemetery, Forest Lake.

Lillian Goetz

Lillian Goetz

Nov 21, 2008

Lillian C. Goetz, age 88, of Scandia, formerly of Hibbing passed away November 21, 2008 after a brief struggle with cancer. Preceded in death by her husband, Leonard; son, Lenny; four brothers; and three sisters. She is survived by her children, Fred (Mary), Patricia (Al) Boll, Darlene (John) Abt, Cathy (Dale) Carlstrom; 15 grandchildren; 12 great...

Glenn Gruett

Glenn Gruett

Nov 21, 2008

Glenn H., age 71 Preceded in death by parents, Otto C. & Emma B.; sisters, Ethel and Ellen; brothers, Leo and Arnold. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Cindy; children, Timothy (Teri), Gregory (Kathy), Fred (Sandy) Dewall, Denise (Mark) Kewitsch; grandchildren, Dana, Shannon, Alisha, Erica, Joseph, Dane, Dylan, and Brooke; four great grandchildren; siblings, Alvin, Loretta (Arley)...

Roberta Slawick

Roberta Slawick

Nov 18, 2008

She is preceded in death by her parents; and their son James Jr. She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her including her devoted husband James; daughters, Shannon Gravening and Elizabeth (Gary) Feblowitz; granddaughters Stephanie and Tiffany, great grandson.