Obituaries

Minnie Baxter

Minnie Baxter

Jan 25, 2005

M. Mae Baxter, age 91, of Forest Lake, Minnesota died, Tuesday, January 26, 2005. She is preceded in death by her parents, Calvin and Minnie (LeBaron) Carpenter; two brothers, Emery and David Carpenter. She is survived by her loving husband, Leslie; two brothers, Calvin R. (Odie) and Chuck (Donna) Carpenter; three sisters, Louella (Dean) Poe, Effie Peterson, Mary Walsten; many...

Mathew Gruntner

Mathew Gruntner

Jan 24, 2005

Gruntner, Mathew J., Sr.WWII Marine VeteranBeloved Father, GrandpaAge 81, of Chisago City, formerly of St. Paul, died January 24, 2005. Superintendent of Calvary Cemetery in St. Paul from 1968-1988. Preceded in death by his parents Mathew & Julia; wife Lorraine; brothers Robert & Ronald; sister Virginia Klein.Survived by sons, Mathew (Linda), Jr. and John (Maureen); granddaughters, Holly, Amy, Rachel and...

Mathew Gruntner, Sr

Mathew Gruntner, Sr

Jan 24, 2005

Gruntner, Mathew J., Sr.WWII Marine VeteranBeloved Father, GrandpaAge 81, of Chisago City, formerly of St. Paul, died January 24, 2005. Superintendent of Calvary Cemetery in St. Paul from 1968-1988. Preceded in death by his parents Mathew & Julia; wife Lorraine; brothers, Robert & Ronald; sister Virginia Klein.Survived by sons, Mathew (Linda), Jr. and John (Maureen); granddaughters, Holly, Amy, Rachel and...

Orina Jung

Orina Jung

Jan 21, 2005

Orina T. JungWife, Mother, Grandmother, Great GrandmotherAge 84Of Forest Lake, Died 1/21/05. Preceded in death by her husband Clarence; son Bernard; grandson Michael; 2 brothers, William & James Saxe; sister Eleanor Manfredini. Survived by 3 daughters, Patricia (Michael) Weinand, Sharon Sofie, Debra (Robert) Dagostino; 9 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; brother Bernard (Margaret) Saxe; 2 sisters, Alice Saxe & Evelyn Wizik;...

Martin English

Martin English

Jan 18, 2005

English, Martin BrysonBorn August 23, 1937 in Moorestown, NJ, died on January. 18, 2005 at age 67 in Wyoming, MN. Survived by beloved wife of 38 years, Marlene (Grefe); daughter, Terri (Matt) Stohr, and cherished grandson Bryson, of Maplewood, MN. After retirement from the Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic Development. Martin was elected to the Wyoming City Council in...

Mark Knutson

Mark Knutson

Jan 16, 2005

Knutson, Mark C.Age 44Of Forest LakeDied 1/16/0520 year employee of Northwest AirlinesSurvived by loving wife Connie; 3 children, Courtney, Connor, and Carter; brother Jeff (Marilyn); many other family and friends. Funeral Service 7:30 PM on Thursday January 20 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Visitation will be 4-7:30 PM on Thursday at Mattson Funeral Home. Memorials...

Victoria Landborg

Victoria Landborg

Jan 16, 2005

Landborg, Victoria E.Age 91Of Aitkin formerly of Ham Lake. Died January 16, 2005 at Riverwood Health Care Center in Aitkin. Preceded in death by husband Melvin; 4 brothers, Michael, Charles, Frank, Richard; 2 brothers-in-law William Walters & Gerald Lundberg.Survived by 4 sons, Ronald (Jackie) of Ham Lake, Kenneth (Lois) of Deerwood, Phillip (Marcia) of Eveleth, Dennis (Merlyn) of Aitkin; 4...

Robert Pearson

Robert Pearson

Jan 13, 2005

Pearson, Robert "Bob" age, 73 of Forest Lake died January 13, 2006 Bob was born March 27, 1932 in Wyoming, Minnesota to Melvin and Mary(Briggs) Pearson. He was united in marriage on June 6, 1955 in Iowa. He proudly served his country with the Navy in the Korean War. 37 year employee of West Publishing and lifetime member of Forest...

Goldie Lundberg

Goldie Lundberg

Jan 12, 2005

PHOTOLundberg, Goldie B.Beloved Mother, Grandmotherof Forest Lake, Age 90Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family January. 12, 2005.Preceded in death by husband, Edward C.; son James E..Survived by children, Janice L. (Jerry) Kostroski; Joyce C. (Bill) Shea, Jerry M. Lundberg, Eddie C. (Linda) Lundberg; Bill R. (Sandy) Lundberg; daughter-in-law, Jean Lundberg; 13 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandson;...

Velda Clair

Velda Clair

Jan 4, 2005

St. Clair, VeldaAge 89Of Forest LakeDied 1/4/05.Preceded in death by husband William; son Donald; daughter Vienna; & infant daughter. Survived by 5 children Rachel (Ron) Gamble, Mary (Roy) Matheson, Wanda (Bill) Ledwieg, Eva (Ron) Friel, Cindy (Joe) Murray; 32 grandchildren; 42 great grandchildren; 23 great great grandchildren; and many other extended family and friends. Funeral Service 11AM Friday January 7...

Kathleen Berg

Kathleen Berg

Jan 3, 2005

Berg, Kathleen M.age 49 of Scandiadied, Monday, January 5, 2005She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Elsa. She is survived by her sons, James and Andrew Trezek.Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 A.M., Friday, January 7, 2005 at Elim Lutheran Church, 20971 Olinda Trail North, Scandia. Visitation one hour prior to the service at the church....

Julian Pederson

Julian Pederson

Jan 2, 2005

Pederson, Julian B.Age 84Of HugoDied January 2, 2005Preceded in death by wife, Beulah.Survived by many family & friends in Lawton, N.D.; Kloten, N.D.; Wannaska, MN; and Hugo, MN.Visitation 4-7PM Wednesday at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Funeral Service 1:00 PM Saturday, January 8, 2005 at Zion Lutheran Church in Oslo, Minnesota. Memorials directed to American Cancer...

Thomas Crohn

Thomas Crohn

Jan 1, 2005

Crohn, TomAge 58, of Forest Lake died January 1, 2005. Preceded in death by his parents Rex & Etta, brother Bruce. Survived by wife Debbie; son Rex (Joy); 3 grandchildren; sisters, Judy (Chuck) Alcock & Nancy (Paul) Vollmer. Funeral service 11AM Wednesday, 1/05/05, at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 N. Shore Dr., Forest Lake. Visitation 5-8PM Tuesday at the funeral home...

Ernest Fillbrandt

Ernest Fillbrandt

Dec 31, 2004

Fillbrandt, Ernest WilliamOf Detroit LakesFormerly of Forest LakeBorn May 6, 1929, died December. 31, 2004. Preceded in death by his parents. Survived by his wife Mary Ann; children, Kelly Fillbrandt, David (Debbie) Fillbrandt, Johan Fillbrandt & Amy Jo (Marc) Rickert; stepchildren, Michael (Lisa) Schneider, Philip (Julie) Schneider & Donna Wasmundt; 2 sisters, Glenice Soland & Lola Eggum; 20 grandchildren; 2...

Ralph Kieffer

Ralph Kieffer

Dec 24, 2004

Kieffer, Ralph W.Beloved HusbandFather, GrandfatherAge 75, of St.Paul died December. 24, 2004. Preceded in death by his parents, Francis & Eliza Kieffer, step-son Robert Mann. Survived by wife Helen; son Joe (Eileen) Kieffer; stepchildren, Edwin (Diane) Mann, Patty Michaels & Carey Thompson; grandchildren, Sheena, Scott & Brandon Kieffer; step-grandchildren, Jeffery & Jolene Michaels, Tiffany & Brian Thompson; sister Jean (Sylvester)...

Barbara LaCroix

Barbara LaCroix

Dec 22, 2004

LaCroix, Barbara A.Of Forest LakeAge 61Died December 22, 2004Preceded in death by father Walter; brothers Gerald & Darrel.Survived by Roy Harder; children Troy (Joely), Trent & Tracy (Matt); grandchildren, Maggie, Alyssa & Tanner; mother Alice Vollmers; sister Kate Hollands and John; brother Walter (Judy) Vollmers, Jr.; other relatives; very best friend Bonnie. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Thursday December...

Harry Johnston

Harry Johnston

Dec 16, 2004

Johnston, Harry VirgilAge 84Of Forest LakeDied December. 16, 2004Preceded in death by wife Evelyn Johnston.Survived by wife Ruth; his 3 children, Jay (Janice), Colleen Johnston, and Bonnie (Rick) Bates; Ruths 8 children, Fran, Duane, Greg, Mark, Dean, David, Faymoville, Judy Gatzow, and Barb Pritchard; grandchildren and great grandchildren.Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Monday December 20, 2004 at St. Peter's...

Gladys Wightman

Gladys Wightman

Dec 12, 2004

Wightman, Gladys I.Age 91Of Forest LakeDied 12/12/04.Preceded in death by husband Albert.Survived by daughter Julie (Gary) Houle; son Bruce (Mary) Wightman; 8 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren. Funeral Service 1:00 PM Wednesday December 15 at Faith Lutheran Church, 886 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Visitation 11AM until the time of service at the church. Burial at Scandinavian CemeteryMattson Funeral Home651-464-3556www.mattsonfuneralhome.com

Joann Adams

Joann Adams

Dec 6, 2004

Adams, 72, North Branch, died Monday, December. 6, 2004. A memorial service will be Saturday 11:00am, December. 11, at the Evangelical Covenant Church, 1631 1st Ave E, International Falls Minn. Luncheon to follow in the church fellowship hall, no graveside service. Internment at Forest Hill Cemetery, International Falls, Minn.She was preceded in death by her mother and father Clarence and...

Kenneth LaBelle

Kenneth LaBelle

Dec 2, 2004

LaBelle, Kenneth W.Age 69LaBelle, Kenneth W.Age 69Of St. PaulDied December. 2, 2004. Preceded in death by his parents Roy & Margaret LaBelle. Survived by children, Debby (Tim) Tate, Pam LaBelle, Brenda (Mike) Huth, Joe (Teri), Tanya LaBelle, Sandie (Chris) Klein, and Tom (Sara); sister Judy (Bob) Childrey; 18 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; many other family and friends.Memorial Service 7:00 PM...