Obituaries
Aaron Ettinger
Jul 2, 2005
Ettinger, Aaron Joseph age 26, of Sarasota, Florida, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on July 2, 2005. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Joseph & Eve Ettinger; maternal great grandparents, Edward & Goldie Lundberg; and maternal great uncle, Jim Lundberg. Aaron is survived by his mother, Lori Ettinger of Forest Lake; father, Michael Ettinger of Sarasota;...

LaVern Thomson
Jul 1, 2005
Thomson, LaVernage 78of Forest Lakedied Friday, July 1, 2005 at her home of 56 years.She is survived by her children, Christine, Kevin (Debby), Julie Thomson; four grandchildren; sister Iva (Don) Nelson; brother Lyle (Karen) Alm; sister-in-law Karen Alm; nieces, nephews and many family and friends.

Maria Merz
Jun 26, 2005
Maria Merz of Forest LakeBorn August 7, 1909Died June 26, 2005She is survived by son, Ingo (Rita) Merz and their sons Max & Matt of Forest Lake; daughter, Lee Boehm of Forest Lake; grandson Frank (Cathy) Boehm and their sons Grant & Tyler of New Brighton; granddaughter Liane (David) Tackes and their daughters Ashley & Alicia of Forest Lake.Mass of...

Robert LaValle
Jun 24, 2005
LaValle, Robert C.Age 85of St. PaulSurvived by wife, Delores; children, Kenneth (Flora), Jean (Stanley) Grygelko,David (Charlotte), Lucy LaValle (Mike), Jerome (Lori); brother, Donald (Eleanor); nine grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.May perpetual light shine upon him - may he rest in peace.Graveside services, 11:00 am Friday, July 1, 2005 St. John the Baptist Cemetery, HWY 61 & 147th Street, Hugo.Mattson Funeral...

Blanche Belau
Jun 21, 2005
Belau, Blanche B.March 18, 1906 - June 21, 2005 Formerly of Columbus TownshipShe is leaving behind a family who will dearly miss her. Her strong spirit was admired and her stories of times gone-by will be missed by all. Preceded in death by parents Joe & Alma Barott; husband Carl Belau; son Ivan Peloquin; grandson Charles Peloquin; four sisters; and...

Cal Knudson
Jun 21, 2005
Knudson, CalAge 68Of WyomingDied June 21, 2005Preceded in death by parents Joseph & Helen Knudson.Survived by beloved wife of 48 years LaVelle; children, Brad (Debbie) of Ham Lake, Debbie (Randy) Zarbok of Forest Lake; grandchildren Andy (Gina), Nathan, and Brent Zarbok, Kelsey, Kasey, and Kirstey Knudson; sisters, Carole (Gery) Wendt , Elayne (Irv) Wiskow; and several cousins, nieces, and nephews.Cal...

Gregory Becker
Jun 12, 2005
Becker, Gregory A.Age 58Of North BranchDied June 12, 2005Preceded in death by brother, Ernie Becker and foster father, Roman Beimert.He is survived by his children, Jim (Jenny), Julie (Nate) Fairbanks, and Greg.Grandchildren, Johnathan Becker, Ashley and Cory Fairbanks, Peyton Becker; foster mother, Helen Beimert; numerous brothers, sisters, foster brothers & sisters. He was a US Army veteran of Vietnam and...

Marguerite Grubbs
Jun 8, 2005
Grubbs, Marguerite D.Age 88Of East BethelFormerly of CentervillePreceded in death by husband Herbert.Survived by children, Calvin (Marilyn), Jane, Donna (Marvin), Audrey (Jerry), Jeep (Larry), Buster, Stan (Mary), Larry (Linda), Lois (Bob), Clifford (Wendy), Deb (Steve); 23 grandchildren; 42 great grandchildren; 6 great great grandchildren; sister Clara Buntin.A private memorial service will be held at Mattson Funeral Home.Mattson Funeral Home &...

Torry Westlund
Jun 5, 2005
Westlund, Torry E.Age 31Of Phoenix, AZ formerly of Stacy, Duluth & Twin Cities.Died June 5, 2005 in PhoenixPreceded in death by sister, Tracy; niece, Danelle; grandparents. Survived by parents Warren (Gloria) Westlund & many family members and friends. Funeral service 2 PM on Wednesday, June 15, 2005 at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 31095 Genesis Ave., Stacy. Visitation will be...

Dan Berczyk
Jun 4, 2005
Berczyk, Dan S.age 17 of Ham LakeJunior at Andover High Schooldied, June 4, 2005He is preceded in death by his mother and sister.He is survived by his father Joe Berczyk; brothers, Joey Berczyk & Josh Herbest; paternal grandparents, Robert & Barbara Bodine; maternal grandparents, Sandy and Jack Northrup; great grandmother Carol Darwin; several other family and friends.Funeral Services will be...

Jerry Klemenhagen
Jun 1, 2005
Klemenhagen, Gerald ''Jerry''Age 66 of ScandiaDied June 1, 2005He is preceded in death by his parents; aunt and uncle, Cora & AlHe is survived by his wife Kay; children, Mike, Lori (Don) Lowe, Lee (Amy): six grandchildren.

Donald Dupre
May 31, 2005
Dupre, Donald F.age 84 died May 31, 2005 at Fairview Lakes Hospital with his family in attendance.He was a WWII veteran who was on a Navy supply ship for two years.He is preceded in death by his parents, Philip & Bessie; brothers, Wayne & Russell.He is survived by his wife Lucille; children, Mary Lou (Ray) Allison & Gary (Susan) Dupre;...

Judy Benson
May 30, 2005
Judy K. BensonAge 54, of Forest Lakedied May 30, 2005Survived by husband, Darrell; children, Dwayne (Tanya), Douglas (Nancy), and Jamie (Joshua) Ekblad; parents, Cecil & Jesse Sisk; grandchildren, Gage, Avery, Tanner, and Ethan; brother, Royce Sisk.Funeral service 10:00 AM, Thursday, June 2, 2005, Forest Hills United Methodist Church, Cty. Rd. 34 & HWY 97, Forest Lake. Visitation 5:00 - 9:00...

John Edstrom
May 30, 2005
John Edstromage 88of Rural New Scandia Townshippassed away 5/30/05Full notice to follow in Thurday's Paper.Mattson Funeral Home and Cremation Service651-464-3556www.mattsonfuneralhome.com

Lester Matheson
May 30, 2005
Matheson, Lester R.age 84of East BethelServices will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 3, 2005 at CrossroadsEvangelical Covenant Church 17445 Notre Dame Street, Forest Lake. Visitation will be 4:00-7:00p.m., Thursday at Crossroads Evangelical Covenant Church Activity Center, and one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials may be directed to the family.Mattson Funeral Home & Cremation Service651-464-3556www.mattsonfuneralhome.com...

Marlys Johnson
May 29, 2005
Marlys JohnsonAge 75died May 29, 2005Preceded in death by her husband, Zane; and sister, Elaine Shoberg. She is survived by her children, Steve (Mary) of Forest Lake, Dan (Nancy) of Coon Rapids, Heidi (Jeff) Nelson of Scandia, Tim (Peg) of Chisago, Ted (Sue) of Hopkins; grandchildren, Ryan (Denise), Brent (special friend, Beatrix), Eric (Correne), Mark, Josh (Heidi), Melissa (Brandon), Kristin,...

Evan Klassen
May 29, 2005
Evan Davis KlassenBorn August 14, 2000Taken from us May 29, 2005He was a perfect and innocent child.He leaves behind his family and friends who all love him and will miss him forever. Our little angel is survived by his father, mother and his older brother, Caleb.Funeral service 10:30 AM, Friday, June 3, 2005 Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive,...

James Companion, Sr
May 23, 2005
James Companion, Sr.Born May 17, 1918Died May 23, 2005Preceded in death by parents Ernesto & Rose Companion; first wife, Luverne; brothers, Martin Companion, Daniel, Patrick, and Anthony Chilefone; sister, Mary Companion.Survived by wife Ann; daughters, Carole Companion, Denise (Jeff) Kearns; son James Jr.; sister, Nancy Johnson; grandson, James Kearns; many nieces, nephews, and cousins.Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM, Friday,...

Glenn Mauritz
May 21, 2005
Mauritz, Glen E.age 80 of Lino Lakes, formerly of WyomingServed during WWII & Korean ConflictMember of Local 34Preceded in death by his son Terry; brother and two sistersSurvived by his wife Marilyn; eight children, Michael Mauritz, Roberta (Mike) Baribeau, Jolene (Terry) Sullivan, Cheryl Mauritz, Faye (George) Reus, Robin (Rick) Carlen, Skip Rousselow, Lee Ann Thompson & Mike Flint; 20 grandchildren,...
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