Obituaries

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...

Diane Kessler

Diane Kessler

Dec 8, 2005

Diane Lorraine "DD" Kessler Went to be with the Lord at her birth December 8, 2005. She is survived by her parents, Sharon & Rudie Kessler III and many other loving relatives. Funeral Service 2:30 PM, Wednesday, December 14, 2005, MATTSON FUNERAL HOME, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Visitation 12:30 until time of funeral. Interment in Scandinavian Cemetery.

Eleanore Schlagel

Eleanore Schlagel

Dec 7, 2005

Schlagel, Eleanore Dorothy age 81 of Scandia died December 7, 2005 She is preceded in death by her mother, father, and brother. She is survived by her loving husband, Ron; children, John (Marilyn), Jim (Dee), Jerry (Nancy), Jackie (Bill) Gary; six grandchildren; six great grandchildren. She was a loving mother and a great cook. She will be remembered for her...

Florence Lee

Florence Lee

Dec 6, 2005

Lee, Florence age 78 of Forest Lake passed away December 6, 2005 She is preceded in death by her husband, Arnold; granddaughter, Leah Havens; sister, Evelyn Ward. She is survived by her daughters, Claudia (Paul) Havens, Laura (Duane Jr.) Neis; son, Terry (Joan) Lee; grandsons, Andrew (Nicola) Havens, Quinten (Amanda) Neis, Aaron (Amber) Havens, Jared Neis, David Lee, Kevin Lee;...

Charles Schurr

Charles Schurr

Dec 4, 2005

Schurr, Charles W. age 87 of Forest lake, formerly of St. Paul, died December 4, 2005. Former instructor of Northwestern College of Chiropractic. Lifelong Mason and WWII Veteran. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Eudora in 1984 and three siblings. He is survived by wife of seventeen years, Susan; daughter, Janet (Ron) Brubak; three grandchildren; one brother....

Rose Malm

Rose Malm

Dec 4, 2005

Malm, Rose (nee Neil) age 86 of Forest Lake passed away December 4, 2005. She is preceded in death by parents, husband Mike, brother and sister. She is survived by loving daughter Shirley (Al) Keis; five grandchildren, Albert (Jennifer) Keis, Patricia (Michael) Hoffman, Michael (Yvonne) Keis, Thomas (Wendy) Keis, Daniel (Amy) Keis; eleven great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; and...

Margaret Vollhaber

Margaret Vollhaber

Dec 3, 2005

Vollhaber, Margaret age 71 Loving Wife, Mother & Grandmother of Forest Lake, died, Saturday, December 3, 2005 at her home surrounded by her family. Margaret took pride in her beautiful gardens and loved shopping for her grandchildren. She dedicated many years to volunteering with Fairview Lakes Auxillary and Allina Hospice. She is preceded in death by her brother Joseph Bovy....

Ernest III

Ernest III

Dec 2, 2005

Ernest Renkert III, of Forest Lake was born November 19, 1945. He died suddenly on December 2, 2005. He is preceded in death by his mother Carol, father Gene, brothers, Gary and Kenny. He is survived by his wife Linda; son Ernest IV; daughter Angela (Tommi); step-daughters, Jennifer and Shannon; grandchildren, Justin, Austin, Niko, Jacob, Lilijha, Gage, Jordan and Ella;...

Inez Larson

Inez Larson

Nov 26, 2005

INEZ A. LARSON BENSON-FRIDLEY-FOREST LAKE Our dearly loved one Inez Larson courageously gave up all her pain and sufferings on Saturday, November 26, 2005 at age 87 and was called by her precious Lord to her eternal home in glory. We feel so blessed to have been touched by her strength of character, generosity and complementary spirit. She was a...

Virginia Byron

Virginia Byron

Nov 25, 2005

Virginia R. Byron (Leander)(nee Goswitz) age 84,resident of Kilkenny Court, Forest Lake, formerly of White Bear Lake, passed away Friday, November. 25, 2005. Preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Byron, Sr.; son, Bruce Leander; step-son, Gene Byron; brothers, George and Leonard; sisters, Margaret, Helen, and Doris; nieces, Mary and Jamie; nephew, Jeff; and dear best friend, Marion Gotwald. Virginia...

Greg Ensrud

Greg Ensrud

Nov 21, 2005

Greg A. Ensrud age 45, of Forest Lake, MN died, Monday, November 21, 2005 He graduated from Forest Lake High School in 1978 and was employed by Wyard Industries for 27 years. He is survived by his sons, Trevor and Levi; parents, David and Judy; sisters, Lori (Rick) Nilson, Linda (Jeff) Reinhart; loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Memorial Services...

Donald Grant

Donald Grant

Nov 20, 2005

Grant, Donald K. age 84 of Wyoming, MN died, Sunday, November 20, 2005 in Mesa, Arizona. Preceded in death by parents and sister, Margaret Nordin. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Ruth; daughter, Merrie Ann (Harvey) Glowaski; sons, John (Donna) and Allan (Diane); grandchildren, Michael (Kirsten) Glowaski, Julie (Richard) Lee, Gabrielle (Cara Pederson) Grant, Danielle Grant, Steve...

Raymond Foster

Raymond Foster

Nov 20, 2005

Foster, Raymond Age 69 passed away following a brief, courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Preceded in death by parents and brother, Richard. Survived by his loving wife and friend of 32 years, Lois; children; Jeffrey, Brian, Wendi (Larry) Bigelbach, Denise (Tim) Nies; grandchildren, Chasidy, Jackie, Hope, April, Derick, Bobby, Katie, and Tabatha; great grandchildren, Dalayna and Deegan; sister, Darlene Manke;...

Kathleen Jemelka

Kathleen Jemelka

Nov 20, 2005

Jemelka, Kathleen "Kathy" L. Beloved Wife, Mother, Daughter age 54 of New Scandia Township died peacefully, Sunday, November 20, 2005 surrounded by her family after a year long struggle with cancer. She is preceded in death by her father Vernon. She is survived by her husband of 32 years Brad; children, Andrea, Jason (Connie) and their daughter Bailey; mother Esther...

Brian Schoonover

Brian Schoonover

Nov 16, 2005

Schoonover, Brian F. age 24 1999 graduate of Forest Lake High School died tragically, Tuesday, November 15, 2005 He is preceded in death by Papa Schoonover. He will be greatly missed by those those who knew and loved him including his parents, Gary and Cynthia; brother Kurt; fiancee Andrea Snell; Nanny Schoonover and Grandpa and Grandma Mansur; many aunts, uncles,...

Ann Watters

Ann Watters

Nov 15, 2005

Watters, Ann M. age 67 of Forest Lake died, Tuesday, November 15, 2005 She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Roger; granddaughter Katie. She is survived by her children, Michael (Laura), James (Jill), David (Connie), Lori (Tom) Kepner; twelve grandchildren; one great grandson; brother-in-law Tom (Barbara); many other family and friends.

Donald McGuiness

Donald McGuiness

Nov 15, 2005

McGuiness, Donald J. Beloved Father, Grandpa, Brother age 77 of Stacy, died at home surrounded by his family November 15, 2005. Preceded in death by wife, Marcella; son, Tommy. Survived by children, Peggy Lord, Michael (Linda) McGuiness, Mary (John) Abress, & Jean (Rick) Meath; 10 grandchildren: Jacob, John, Danny, Jennifer, Riley, Micah, Hannah, Emma, Sydney, & Austin; brother, Gary (Becky)...

Matthew Kowalewski

Matthew Kowalewski

Nov 11, 2005

Kowalewski, Matthew "Mitch" age 63 of Pine City, formerly of Forest Lake died, Friday, November 11, 2005 He is preceded in death by his parents and brother. He is survived by his wife Penny; daughters, Nila, Julie, Tiffany; granddaughter Savana.

Mamie Houle

Mamie Houle

Nov 10, 2005

Houle, Mamie Lee Age 81 Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother Mamie Lee Houle was born August 6, 1924 in North Carolina and died peacefully at home in Forest Lake on November 10th, 2005 of lung cancer. Mamie married Theodore Houle while he was in the marines in North Carolina. Mamie and Theodore grew strawberries and garden vegetables while farming and...