Obituaries

James Sass

James Sass

Jan 27, 2006

Sass, James "Jim" Age 53 Beloved Husband, Father, Friend Passed away suddenly, January 27, 2006. Preceded in death by his mother June; in-laws, Dorothy, Rich, Mary Jean. Survived by loving wife Kathy and daughter Jamie; father Emery; brother John; extended family, Rick (Cindy) Wriskey, Diane (Gary) Gregory, Barb (John) Ruza, Don Eckert; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and special hunting...

Murray Wright

Murray Wright

Jan 23, 2006

Wright, Murray Alan age 49 of Wyoming/ Forest Lake, MN Passed away after a strong battle with cancer on January 23, 2006. He is survived by his two children Tyler (18), and Abbey "Bear" (15) and their mother Becki Wright; parents, Neill and Jo Wright and Donna and George Aldrich; wife, Julie and her son Cory Rossini; three siblings, Randy...

David Vogt Jr

David Vogt Jr

Jan 17, 2006

David Vogt Jr. of Scandia, MN, born Feb. 1, 1922 in Butterfield, MN, died January. 17, 2006. Previously of St. Paul, MN. He is survived by his loving wife, Ruth; loving children, Warren (Liza), Carol (Allen) Frechette; granddaughters, Janelle Frechette, Lexi Vogt; brother, Roger (Karen) of LaCrosse, WI; and nieces & nephews. Memorial Service 2:30 PM, Friday, January 20, 2006,...

Jean Morley

Jean Morley

Jan 14, 2006

Morley, Norma Jean age 78 of Forest Lake Went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 14, 2006, the anniversary of her 58th year of marriage. Following the renewal of their wedding vows, Jean passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by her parents and brother. She is survived by her loving husband...

Deidra Coughtry

Deidra Coughtry

Jan 10, 2006

Deidra K. Coughtry, age 42 of Stacy, died Tuesday, January 10, 2006. She is preceded in death by her father Kurt Baymiller. She will be lovingly missed by those who had the pleasure of knowing her, including her mother Teola Baymiller; grandmothers, Charlotte Inks and Grandma Asbra; special friend Fran "Red"; many other family and friends. Deidra loved life and...

Jonathon Burns

Jonathon Burns

Jan 6, 2006

Burns, Jonathon Patrick Age 23 of Linwood died January 6, 2006 as a result of muscular dystrophy. Preceded in death by father, John Burns and maternal grandfather, Doug Green. Survived by his mother, Judy Burns; step-father, Russ Brisson; brother, Jake; grandparents, Shirley and Henry Snell, William Burns, Rosie Nieto; special uncle, Joe Burns; several other aunts, uncles, cousins. Funeral services...

Patty Morrissey

Patty Morrissey

Jan 6, 2006

Patty A. (Bachman) Morrissey, age 44,of Wyoming died, January. 6, 2006, doing what she loved, driving truck. She is survived by her children, Michelle Morrissey (Aaron Bobeck), Matthew Morrissey (Nicole Buechner), Krista Morrissey, Heather Morrissey; Fiance, Randy Brandt; Parents, Donald & Iola Bachman; Grandmother, Aileen Bachman; Brothers, Michael (Tammi), Mark (Sunnie Pesina), Shawn (Crystal); Grandchildren, Alex Nieman, baby Bobeck, Trenton...

Jacob Hummel

Jacob Hummel

Dec 30, 2005

Hummel, Jacob "Jack" age 76 of Forest Lake He was born January 20, 1929 and passed away December 30, 2005. He will be greatly missed by his family. He is survived by his wife Pearl of 56 years; daughters, Candy (Terry) Sauter, Bobbi (Paul) Frederickson; son Jerry (Lezlee Hustad) Hummel; grandchildren, Cassey, Tony, Kelli, Kevin, Jacob; sisters Rose, Maggie; brother...

Eliguis Otremba

Eliguis Otremba

Dec 30, 2005

Otremba, Eliguis "Al" age 88 of Coon Lake died, Friday, December 30, 2005. He was the former owner of Ramblers Inn, Coon Lake, MN. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Sylvia and two sisters. He is survived by his special friend of 30+ years, Betty Johnson; children: Judy (Walter) Pogwizd, Cindy (Kert) Granier, Harvey, Gary (Heidi), Denise...

Joseph Hosach

Joseph Hosach

Dec 28, 2005

Hosach, Joseph age 97 of Forest Lake formerly of Delray Beach, Florida died, Wednedsay, December 28, 2005 He is preceded in death by his nephew Eric Simons. Private services will be held in Delray Beach, Florida. For more information please contact Mattson Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 651-464-3556.

Doris Bloom

Doris Bloom

Dec 27, 2005

Bloom, Doris M of Forest Lake Beloved Mother, Grandma, and Great Grandma. She was born August 16, 1920 and died December 27, 2005. She is preceded in death by her husband Chester A. Bloom and parents Walter and Hattie Hanson.She is survived by her children, Steven Bloom and Kathy Breuer, Jennifer Bloom and Randy Peterson, Nancy (Stephen) Hursh; grandchildren, Jeremy...

Patrick Kelley

Patrick Kelley

Dec 27, 2005

Private family services will be held.

Ann Dresel

Ann Dresel

Dec 23, 2005

Ann C. Dresel age 76, of Forest Lake died at home surrounded by her family on December. 23, 2005. Preceded in death by daughter, Cheryl Ann Vaudrin; and son, Michael Richard Dresel. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Richard; children, Sandra (Mike) Johnson, Bruce (Sandy) Dresel, Susan Dresel, Patrick (Sue) Dresel, Robert (Diane) Dresel; 20 grandchildren; 11...

Delores Lindsey

Delores Lindsey

Dec 20, 2005

Lindsey, Delores "DeeDee" Forest Lake Beloved mother, grandma and great-grandma died peacefully on December 20 at the age of 92. Preceded in death by her parents, Lydia and Elmer Oftedahl, her husband Gale F. Lindsey; brothers Kenneth, Jewell, Lyle and Walter; son in law Tom Kalmanir. Survived by loving daughters Patricia Gamble and her husband Bill and Donna Gail Lindsey;...

Margaret Wallace

Margaret Wallace

Dec 19, 2005

Magney-Wallace, Margaret M age 50 of White Bear Lake Went on to her Father's home after a courageous struggle. Preceded in death by mother Myrtle B. Condon; brother, Mark Condon; granddaughter, Danielle Rae Wallace. She is survived by her loving husband of twenty years, Rick Wallace; father, William H. Condon; children, Patrick Wallace, Sonja Magney (Steve Johnson), Sara Wallace, Amanda...

Murton Mulvihill

Murton Mulvihill

Dec 16, 2005

Mulvihill, Murton age 88 of Linwood Township, MN. went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 16, 2005. Murton Mulvihill was born February 23, 1917 in Danvers, MN, the son of John and Ella (Bullard) Mulvihill. He grew up on an 800 acre farm in Hancock, MN. Following high school he attended North Central Bible School until joining...

Larry Riemers

Larry Riemers

Dec 14, 2005

Riemers, Lawrence "Larry" age 65 of Scandia died December 14, 2005 He is preceded in death by his parents and son, Mark. He is survived by his wife, Connie; son, John (Sheri); two grandchildren, Derek and Carissa; brother, Roland; sisters, Diana (Tom) Carroll, Deborah Downing. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, December 19, 2005 at Mattson Funeral...

Robert Hemmer

Robert Hemmer

Dec 13, 2005

Hemmer, Robert D. age 76 of Forest Lake died, Tuesday, December 13, 2005 He is preceded in death by his parents; sister Marjorie Heinrich; brother Don Hemmer; sisters in law, Margaret Hemmer, Donna Hemmer. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years Audrey; children, Deborah (Greg) Freundschuh, Denise (Jeff) Gillespie, Dana (Rick) Lindgren, Bobbi (Steve Stommes) Rolow; ten...

Carryll Banta

Carryll Banta

Dec 12, 2005

Carryll A. Banta was born on June 1, 1907, in Wyoming Township to Isaac Marion and Caroline Christine (Noreen) Banta, the last of eleven children. He died on December 12, 2005. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers William, Edmund, Benjamin, Joseph, Vernon, Frank and Minno as well as sisters Mary Hylund, Nellie Stubbs and Edna Hoffman. He...

Rev. Vergil Anderson

Rev. Vergil Anderson

Dec 9, 2005

Anderson, Vergil E. On December 9, 2005, Reverand Vergil E. Anderson passed away at his residence in Gold Canyon, AZ. He was born March 4, 1926, to Herman and Elvira Anderson in Waseca, MN. Most of Vergil's youth was spent in Kenora, Ontario and Stockholm, Sask. Canada. He served with the distinction in the Marines during WWII. Vergil married Delphine...