Obituaries

Frank Aljets

Frank Aljets

Sep 27, 2005

Frank Aljets, age 92, of Forest Lake, died September 27, 2005 Preceded in death by wife, Shirley; and several brothers and sisters. Survived by his Son, Gerald (Nancy) Aljets; Sisters, Mary Grummons, Irene Willger, Esther Nebur, Betty Knuston; Brother, Lawerance; Grandchildren, Brian (Danine), Michael (Lisa), Kristine (John) Hansen; Great Grandchildren, Kane, Matthew, and Jenna Aljets, Kasey, Jake, and Bailey Hansen,...

John Israelson

John Israelson

Sep 26, 2005

John B. Israelson, age 83, lifelong resident of Forest Lake, died September 26, 2005. He was born November 29, 1921 to Fred and Ruth (Anderson) Israelson. John was a US Coast Guard veteran of WWII and dedicated member of American Legion Post 225. John was preceded in death by his parents and special friend, Margaret Berger. He is survived by...

Bonnie Tipple

Bonnie Tipple

Sep 18, 2005

Bonnie Lee Tipple Age 61, born on November. 13, 1943 to Melvin & Pearl Warn, passed away unexpectedly on September. 18, 2005 after a courageous battle with an extended illness and is now at peace. Bonnie was a warm and loving person. She enjoyed traveling, collecting trinkets and lunches with her special friends. She was a dedicated 24 year employee...

Maddalyn Giese

Maddalyn Giese

Sep 17, 2005

Maddalyn Giese, age 90, of Wyoming, died Saturday, September 17, 2005. She had been employed with First State Bank of Wyoming. Maddalyn had a heart of gold and lived for her husband, children, and grandchildren. She had a love of her Church, and enjoyed playing cards and games. She was preceded in death by her husband, Myles, her parents, five...

Madelyn Henry

Madelyn Henry

Sep 16, 2005

Henry, Madelyn Ann age 81, of Forest Lake, passed away on September 16, 2005 She is now at peace. Survived by her sister, Ellie (Roy) Miller; children, Carlene Henry, William (Sue) Henry, Charles (Lavon) Emerson-Henry, and Sharon (Patrick) Lauer; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Memorial service 8:15 p.m., Monday, September 19, 2005, Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive,...

James Helgeson

James Helgeson

Sep 8, 2005

Helgeson, James Edward age 67 of Forest Lake died, Thursday, September 8, 2005 He is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Marie (Fischer) Helgeson. He is survived by his sister Carol Holtzbauer; nephew Richard James Holtzbauer; niece Suzanne Marie (Chad) Zimmer and her children, Holly Marie and John Joseph.

James Watson

James Watson

Sep 8, 2005

Watson, James age 78 of Forest Lake, formerly of Stillwater died, September 8, 2005 Longtime member of Stillwater American Legion Post 48 and member of Relaxed Rails. He was preceded in death by his wife Catherine, sons, Bill and Joe; daughter Julie; brother Bill. Survived by son Jim (Lisa); daughter Sue (John) Daniels; son Jeffrey (Linda); grandchildren, Trish, Julie, Kristine,...

Paul Thompson

Paul Thompson

Sep 7, 2005

Thompson, Paul Edward Loved and Cherished Husband, Dad, Grandfather and a friend to all who were fortunate enough to know him. Long Time Teamster Age 74 Passed away quietly after a lengthy illness surrounded by his immediate family September 7, 2005. Survived by his caring, and loving wife Sue, with whom they shared 53 years of marriage; son Dan, daughter...

Hildegard Holton

Hildegard Holton

Sep 6, 2005

Hildegard "Peggy" Holton age 78 Loving wife, mother, grandmother Preceded in death by her parents; grandson Ronald Jr.; brother Raymond; sister Dolores McCarthy. Survived by her husband Christopher; son Chris Jr.; daughters, Peggy (Jim) Schneider, Patty (Ron) McCollum, Penny; grandchildren, Jeff, Jason, Jon Holton, Jim & Jackie Schneider, Chad Holton, Robby & Kris McCollum; seven great grandchildren; sisters, Regina Kinzel,...

Howard Johnson

Howard Johnson

Sep 5, 2005

Johnson, Howard Elton age 80 of Scandia Howard was born May 5, 1925, to Victor & Mary (Simpson) Johnson in St. Paul, MN. He died September. 5, 2005, at University Hospital, Mpls, MN, of heart failure. Howard was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Donald, Marvin & Vernie. He is survived by his wife Laurel; daughters, Sandra Brom, Susan...

Shirley Brisson

Shirley Brisson

Sep 2, 2005

Shirley Brisson, age 78, died September 2, 2005 in Afton, Wyoming. Graveside service will be Thursday at 11:00 AM on September 15, 2005 at St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Hugo, MN.

Mark Ruiz

Mark Ruiz

Aug 26, 2005

Ruiz, Mark R. age 47 of Forest Lake died, Friday, August 26, 2005 He is survived by his wife Betsy; daughter Melissa; grandchildren, Aubrianna and Aliyah; parents, Manuel and Ramona Ruiz; brother Ronald (Deborah) Ruiz; sisters, Patricia Whitbeck and Karen R. Thompson; many friends. Memorial Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, August 28, 2005 at Elim Lutheran Church,...

Douglas Sichler

Douglas Sichler

Aug 25, 2005

Sichler, Douglas John Age 38 Of Forest Lake died naturally at his home on August 25th. Doug was a long time construction worker in the metro area. He was preceded in death by his sister, Christine; brother, Tim; 2 Grandpa's, Adolph Kurtti & Eugene Wright. Survived by his mother Shirley Wright; father, Douglas Sichler, Step-father, James (Lisa) Wright; two sisters,...

Mary Matheson

Mary Matheson

Aug 25, 2005

Matheson, Mary Age 66 Of Forest Lake died August 25, 2005. Preceded in death by parents Arnold Kahlstorf and Velda St. Clair, 1 brother and 1 sister. Survived by loving husband Roy Jr. of 48 years and their children, Melanie (Brian) Miller, Wayne, James (Shelli), Rodney (Julie); 8 grandchildren and 1 Great Granddaughter, 4 sisters, many relatives and friends. Funeral...

PFC Arcand

PFC Arcand

Aug 21, 2005

Arcand, PFC Elden David Born September 23, 1982 Died heroically in Iraq serving his country on August 21st He is preceded in death by grandparents, Jim & Bev Arcand, Rich Frogner. Survived by parents, Dave Arcand & Kelly (Chris) Freudenberg; brothers, Michael & Danny; sister Taylor; grandparents; many aunts and uncles; cousins; friends and his military family. Eldie boy we'll...

Lawrence Theede

Lawrence Theede

Aug 20, 2005

Theede, Sr., Lawrence J. "Larry" age 83, of Forest Lake died August 20, 2005. Larry was born January 3, 1922 in Fairmont, N.D. Preceded in death by parents; two brothers, four sisters; and infant daughter, Catherine Agnes. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Lourell; children, Jean (Ron) Renken, Vicki Theede (Herb Birdsall), Lawrence "Larry" (JoAnn) Theede, Jr.,...

LaVern Farrington

LaVern Farrington

Aug 20, 2005

LaVern L. Farrington, age 78, of Forest Lake, died August 20, 2005 in Fairview Lakes Regional Medical Center. Preceded in death by parents, Samuel & Evelyn Farrington; wife, Audrey; and daughter, Diane Madl. He is survived by his wife, April Crosby; children, Dennis (Paulette), Carol (Jeff) Warmbold, Barbara (Curt) Lugert, and Donna (Neulan) Midkiff; 20 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren; sister,...

Harvey Droppo

Harvey Droppo

Aug 19, 2005

Droppo, Harvey age 79, of Stacy, MN died August 19, 2005. Born April 20, 1926 in Fertile, Minnesota to Mr. & Mrs. George W. Droppo, he attended school there and later moved to East Grand Forks, MN. Harvey served in the Navy during World War II. He settled in Thief River Falls, MN and was married to Delores Adamson in...

Dominic Koalska

Dominic Koalska

Aug 12, 2005

Koalska, Dominic "Nick" age 76 of Wyoming Nick was born and raised in St. Paul, MN, he lived in California and Alaska for a number of years and returned to St. Paul in 1985. He has lived in Wyoming, MN since 1992. He was an active member of St. Bridget's Catholic Church where he served as a Eucharistic Server and...

Derek Vitek

Derek Vitek

Aug 12, 2005

Vitek, Derek D. age 15 of Hugo Student at Forest Lake High School Died suddenly 8/12/05 He is preceded in death by his grandfather Logan Abbott. He is survived by his mother Pam Savage (Steve Cheney); father Chad Vitek; brother Nick; sister Rose; grandparents, Mary Lou & Dave Vitek, Joanne & Chuck Savage; uncles & aunts, Tony, Dean, Wade (Karen)Vitek,...