Obituaries

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...

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...