Obituaries

Jerry Klemenhagen

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

Beatrice Skoglund

Beatrice Skoglund

May 18, 2005

Skoglund, Beatrice Mildredage 86Beloved wife, mother, grandmother & great grandmotherPassed away peacefully on May 17, 2005.Preceded in death by her husband John; sons, John & WayneSurvived by son Kenneth; daughter-in-law Diane Rueb; grandchildren, Sue, Cathy, Tom, Carol, Paul, Karen & Colleen; 15 great grandchildren; sister Loraine Rydeen.Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, May 20, 2005 at Faith...

Greg Bauer

Greg Bauer

May 12, 2005

Bauer, Greg A. age 57of Forest LakeBeloved husband, dad, brother, grandpa, & dear friend, ascended into Heaven peacefully surrounded by his loving family, May 12, 2005.Preceded in death by his parents and three siblings. He is survived by his loving wife, Kathleen; children Heidi (Jason), Dan (Nikki), Jodi (Travis), Sean (Ashley), Mikey, Angie (Jason), Nick, Victor (Lisa), Sheila (Dean); nine...

Mary Johnson

Mary Johnson

May 12, 2005

Johnson, Mary F.age 61of Forest Lakedied, Thursday, May 12, 2005Preceded in death by parents Don and Betty Johnson.Survived by sister Donna (Dean) Larson; niece Kristin (Ben) Haasl, all of Forest Lake; special four-legged friend Oliver. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 17, 2005 at Faith Lutheran Church, 886 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Visitation one hour...

Guy Smith

Guy Smith

May 12, 2005

Smith, Guy B.age 27 of St. Paul, formerly of Coon RapidsDecember 1, 1977-May 12, 2005Preceded in death by his grandfather Burton Smith.Survived by his parents Kirby and Marcia; sister Brenda (Jeff) Anderson; brother Neil and fiancee Janet Brownawell; grandparents, Harlan and Rita Brown, Donna Smith; nieces, Ella and Paige Anderson; uncle James Brown; aunts, Mary (Jake) Murray, Glenda (Steve) Sims;...

Ralph Fick

Ralph Fick

May 5, 2005

Fick, Ralph Joseph8/14/29-5/5/05Age 76Preceded in death by wife, Emily and daughter. Survived by son James Fick Sr., and Ralph Fick Jr.; daughters Deborah Hall, Vicki Edgemond, and Tracy Volner; 17 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren.Funeral Service Sunday May 15, 2005 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Mattson Funeral Home & Cremation Service651-464-3556www.mattsonfuneralhome.com

William King

William King

May 2, 2005

King, Williamage 86of Forest Lakedied May 2, 2005Preceded in death by wife of 56 years, Henrietta. Survived by daughter Cathy (Tom) Herman and grandchildren, Connie, David and Mark of Wyoming, MN; son Paul of Ripon, WI.Bill was an auditor for the IRS. He had worked tirelessly for the advocacy of the developmentally disabled.Mass of Christian Burial, 10:30 AM, Monday, May...

Jacob Kadlec

Jacob Kadlec

Apr 30, 2005

Jacob Wayne KadlecInfantJacob Wayne Kadlec was born to loving parents, Chris and Cheri Kadlec, at 1:18 a.m. on April 30, 2005 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. He arrived safely in God's loving arms at 5:00 a.m. on April 30, 2005 at Minneapolis Children's Hospital. Jacob's brief life touched the hearts and lives of many. His fighting spirit and will...

Walter Welch

Walter Welch

Apr 29, 2005

Welch, Walter GordonAge 77 Of Forest LakeDied April 29, 2005Preceded in death by wife, Frances; parents, Robert & Frieda; brothers, Lawrence & Wallace; and niece Claudia.Survived by daughters, Rebecca Welch, Sandra (Ricky) Barker, Jennifer Welch; grandchildren; Stephanie Welch, Jeremy (Sasha) Barker, Rachel (Daniel) Hagan;Great grandchildren, Liberty & Cadence Hagan, Gabriel, Evelyn & Elijah Barker;Sisters, Inez (Robert) Agar, Lavaun Berry; brother...

Lola Hodges

Lola Hodges

Apr 29, 2005

Hodges, Lola Maeage 67of Hugo, died April 29, 2005Preceded in death by husband, Glenn; parents Reuben & MarvelynBoettcher; and brother, Raymond.Survived by children, Micheal (Teresa), Cathleen Armstrong, David ''Haji'' (Robin), Richard (Patricia), Theresa (Dave) Jobe, Sheila (Patrick) Quinn, Bruce (Carolyn) Boettcher; 18 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; brother Robert (Lois) Boettcher; many nieces, nephews, and other relatives.Memorial Service 11:00 AM, Friday,...

David Gay

David Gay

Apr 26, 2005

David William Gayage 69of Wyomingdied April 26, 2005.He was on the Wyoming Planning Commission.Survived by wife of 48 years, Delphine; children, David H. (Yvonne), Alan W. (Cheryl), Lora L. (John) Wheeler, Lisa L. (David) Claus; grandchildren, Rachel, Ryan, Tineke, Anna, Nicholas, Christopher, Lily, Emma, Michael, Andrew; brother, Dr. Peter (Charlene) of New York; sisters, Judy (George) Magsig of Michigan, Catherine...

Lester Nadeau

Lester Nadeau

Apr 24, 2005

Nadeau, Lester LeonAge 81Of Forest LakeDied peacefully at home on April 24th after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Preceeded in death by wife Marcella, son Glenn, and granddaughter Abbe Anne. Survived by special and best friend Mary Ann Johnson, son Ron (Fran), granddaughter Angela, grandson Ben, brothers Clayton (Delores), and Gerald, and extended special families John (Kim), Alex...