Obituaries
Dorothy Harer
May 1, 2003
Harer, Dorothy L., age 68, of Forest Lake. Died May 1, 2003 at Stillwater Good Samaritan Home. Preceded in death by her parents, husband, 1 grandson, & 1 nephew. Survived by daughters Marcia (Mike) Mooney, Debbie (Sid) Trusty; Sons, Tim (Annette) Harer, Terry (Sharon) Harer; brother, William (Nancy) Lockett; 2 sister, Delores Hussey, Dixie Montgomery, 11 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren,...
Harriet Lien
Apr 30, 2003
Lien, Harriet A.Age 82, of Chisago City formerly of Forest Lake. Died April 30, 2003.Preceded in death by son Michael Allen. Survived by husband of 60 years Clarence; daughters, Dianne Buffie, Pamela Carpenter, Connie (Terry) Tusler, & Debbie (John) Vaughan; 9 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; special cousins, Deloris Hilson & Joan Sorensen. Funeral Service 2 PM Sat. at Mattson Funeral...
Darlene Gogerty
Apr 25, 2003
Gogerty, Darlene Kay, age 48, of Forest Lake, passed away suddenly, April 25, 2003. Preceded in death by Grandmother, Martha Anne Boyd. Survived by Parents Richard & Lorraine Lang, Sons Klye and Cory Gogerty, sisters: Sherry (Myron) Organ and Nancy (Clay) Zimmerman, brother Ronald J. Lang and nieces & nephews.Visitation 4 - 7 PM Sunday at Mattson Funeral Home. Mass...
Elverna Harelson
Apr 24, 2003
Elverna Ann Harelson died April 24, 2003 of an aneurysm. She was born September 19th, 1921 near Fayette, Iowa to Walter and Bernice Allenstein. She was preceded in death by her mother and father. She is survived by her son, James (Marjorie) , grandchildren, Scott (Irene), Mark (Kerstin), Anna (Greg) Boleen, seven great grandchildren, brother Richard (Sally) Allenstein, nephew, and...
Pauline Ekvall
Apr 23, 2003
Ekvall, Pauline E., age 94 of East Bethel, MN, passed away April 23, 2003. Preceded in death by husband, Melvin. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews, and other relatives. Visiation Friday, 6-8PM at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Funeral Service 11AM Saturday, April 26th, Our Savior's Lutheran Church, junction of Hwy 22 and Hwy 65, East...
Edgar Johnson
Apr 22, 2003
Johnson, Edgar N.Age 71, of Lindstromon April 22, 2003.Born April 6, 1932 in Grantsburg, WI. A retired Operating Engineer of Local 49 and a WWII Veteran from 1948-1951. Preceded in death by Janice Johnson and daughter Suzanne Johnson-Donovan. Survived by daughter Debra (Hank) Sine, Cindy (Kenny) Winger; son-in-law, David Donovan; sister Eioleter Lester; sister-in-law & brother-in-Law, Karen (Lee) Dahl, 5...
Jeanne Purdie
Apr 21, 2003
Purdie, Jeanne V.of Forest LakeSept 25, 1929-April 21, 2003.Preceded in death by husband of 42 years, Larry, & her parents. Will be missed by her children, John (financee- Michele)of Lakeville. Laurie (Len) Valento, of Beldenville, WI, Mary (Sheldon Licardy) Purdie, of Burlingame, CA, Jim (Theresa) of West Lakeland, MN, 4 grandchildren, Nathan, Jaime, Sammy, & Nicholas, and many friends. Visitation...
Joseph Morkert
Apr 20, 2003
Morkert, Joseph Robert''Joe''September 18, 1975-April 20, 2003.Age 27, of Fridley, formerly of Scandia. Preceded in death by grandmother Evelyn Morkert. Survived by parents Rodney & Susan Morkert; sister, DeAnn; brother, Kenneth (Rebecca); grandparents, Orris Morkert & Lloyd & Blanche Houle; nephew, Tyler & nieces, Anna, Jazlyn, & Olivia. Several aunts, uncles, cousins & friends. Funeral Service 10:30 AM Thursday St....
Jane Sheldon
Apr 20, 2003
Sheldon, Jane E.age 57 of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully at home April 20, 2003. Preceded in death by parents, brother, David. Survived by children Chris (Allen) Cutshaw, Gary (DeAnna) Sheldon & Missy (Doug) Larson; 6 grandchildren, Josh, Tyler, Cathie, Amanda, Trevor, & Becca; brother, John (Karen) Maier; niece & cousins. ''Bruiser'' her faithful companion. Funeral 10:30AM Friday St Patrick's...
Jerome Remick
Apr 18, 2003
Remick, Jerome ''Jerry'' H., age 85, of Marine on the St. Croix, formerly o fSt. Paul, died April 18, 2003. He was a kind man loved by all who knew him. He served as Deputy Chief of the St. Paul Fire Dept. for 42 years.He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Mayland.He is lovingly remembered by...
Audrey Farrington
Apr 13, 2003
Farrington, Audrey Janeage 73, of Forest Lake.Died Sunday April 13, 2003, at her home surrounded by family and friends. Preceded in death by daughter Diane Madl. Survived by husband LaVern, 4 children Dennis (Paulette) Farrington, Carol (Jeff) Warmbold, Barbara (Curt) Lugert, & Donna (Neulan) Midkiff; 1 brother Harold Hickman, son-in-law, Dennis Madl, 16 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren. Funeral Service Thursday...
William Risnes
Apr 12, 2003
Risnes, William D. ''Bill'', age 69, of Stacy, died April 12. Preceded in death by his brother Lester. Lovingly remembered by his wife of 35 years, Bonny, two daughters: Cindy (Jeff) and Joy (Ken) Fromm, Four Grandchildren: Amber, Tadd, Eric, & Brien, two sisters: Marie Peterson and Merdella Procai, sister-in-law Gerri Risnes and many nieces, nephews and friends. Memorial Service...
Charles Ferderer
Apr 11, 2003
Ferderer, Charles V.Loving Husband, Father, & GrandfatherAge 65, of Forest Lake went home to heaven April 11, surrounded by his family. Preceded in death by his first wife of 43 years, Janice. Will be missed by wife Mary-Kathryn ''Kate'' Horn, children Lynn (Duane) Habel, Renee (Steve) DeHaven, Daniel (Susan), Janice Watson, Christopher (Jennie) , 12 grandchildren, 2 brothers, Robert (Geri)...
Marjorie Frans
Apr 11, 2003
Frans, Marjorie L.Loving Mother, Grandmother, & Great GrandmotherBorn July 18, 1920. She went to be with the Lord on April 11, 2003.Her husband Earl V. Frans preceded her in death. Marjorie is survived by her 8 daughters, Linda Satterlee, Phoenix, AZ, Marilyn Psyck, Forest Lake, MN, Darlene Dubois, Stacy, MN, Diane Brandenburg, Van Buren, AR, Cheryl Johnson, Lake Forrest, CA,...
Walter Post
Apr 5, 2003
Post, Walter A.Loving Dad & Grandpa1909-2003age 93 on 4/5/03. Founding member of Columbus Senior Citizens Center. Preceded in death by wife Minnie, 2 brothers, and granddaughter Minna.Dearly missed by son Douglas (Arlie), daughter Dorcus (James) Speilbauer, Riverside, IA., 12 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, and their families.Was married on March 19, 1939 in Henderson, KY where Minnie was...
Arthur Brooks
Apr 4, 2003
Brooks, Willard ''Bill''Beloved Husband,Dad, Grandpaof Wyoming on 4-4-2003. Member of V.F.W. Post #4210 of Forest Lake.He will be Lovingly missed by his wife Margaret of 68+ years,Daughter Beverly Devine,Grandchildren: Ken, David(DeAnn), and Lynn Devine.Great Grandchildren: Matthew, and Mason John.Other Family and Friends.Funeral Service Wednesday 4-9-03 (12 Noon) @ MATTSON FUNERAL HOME343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Interment Ft. Snelling National...
Waldo Holstad
Apr 3, 2003
Holstad, Waldo B.Beloved Husband, Dad, Grandpa, & Brotherage 77, of Forest Lake.Died suddenly on April 3, 2003. Preceded in death by parents Otto & Margaret, and brother Orin.Survived by wife of 55 years, LaVonne, 3 children, Linda (Rev. Lynn) Groe, Wayne (Julie) Holstad, & Joel (Jody) Holstad; 8 grandchildren, Karna, Brad, Jon, Joe, Amanda, Peter, Devon, & Bryce; 2 brothers,...
Marie Johnson
Apr 2, 2003
Marie G. Johnson, 82, Forest Lake, Died Wednesday, April 2, 2003. A Celebration of her life was held on April 5th at Mattson Funeral Home. She is survived by children, Susan (Reginald) Jechart, Grand Forks, N.D., Kenneth (Karon), Grand Rapids, MN., Cordelia Johnson, Forest Lake, 7 Grandchildren and 12 Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd...
Mildred Bender
Mar 31, 2003
Bender, Mildred ''Milly'', age 75, of Forest Lake died peacefully in the Pillar;'s Hospice Home in Oakdale of Lung Cancer.Preceded in death by husband of 42 years, Lavon John, her parents, sister, Sylvia Froberg.Lovingly remembered by her daughter, Betty (Bill) Bender & grandson Michael (13), and son, Jack (Cherie) Bender & two granddaughters, Christie (16) and Raegan (13), one sister...
David Hansen
Mar 30, 2003
Hansen, David A.Vietnam Veteran1949-2003On March 30, 2003. Age 54Member of Amercan Legion Post #225 of Forest Lake.Preceded in death by parents Albert & Eileen Hansen. Survived by children Dr. Chad, Megan, and Brett Hansen, step mother Mary Ellen Hansen, great grandmother Forence Quinn, brothers, Ron, Doug (Bobbi), and Steven Hansen, sister, Barb (Mitch) Kaphing and Anita (Larry) MacDonald, many nieces,...
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