Obituaries

Vendelyn Schleh

Vendelyn Schleh

Mar 3, 2004

Schleh, Vendelyn ''Rose'' MaryBeloved Wife, Mother, GrandmotherAge 76, of Scandia died March 3, 2004. Preceded in death by parents Joseph & Anna Ruzicka, brother Stanley Ruzicka, husband Francis, son Melvin. Survived by daughter Ethel (Lester) Rydeen; 2 grandchildren, Eric (financee Roxanne) and Annamarie; sisters, Lillian (Bob) Rhinehart, Margaret (Bob) Gnerer & Alice (Vern) Moen; brother Ben (Marty) Ruzicka; sister-in-law Lavan...

Laura Stoltzman

Laura Stoltzman

Mar 2, 2004

Stoltzman, Laura K. (Franzwa)Age 76Of HugoPassed away peacefully and surrounded by love on March 2, 2004. Preceded in death by husband Walter; son Gary; brother Larry; and sister Ella.Survived by sons, Walter Jr. (Muriel), David (Sharon), Melvin, Timothy (Special Friend Lynn); grandchildren, Andrew (Laura), Benjamin, David (Erika), Joshua (Lonie), Mandy (Aaron), Jason (Kelley), Daniel (Nikki), Elisa (Andrew); 4 great grandchildren;...

Bonnie Hanggi

Bonnie Hanggi

Mar 1, 2004

Hanggi, Bonnie JeanBeloved Wife & MotherAge 57, Of HugoDied March 1, 2004 of complications from diabetes. Preceded in death by father Tony. Survived by husband Francis ''J.R.''; daughter Deanna; mother Valeate Merschdorf; brothers Ken (Kathy) & Todd (Lori) Merschdorf; mother-in-law Mildred Hanggi; brothers & sisters-in-law on the Hanggi side; nieces & nephews. Funeral service 10AM Friday at Mattson Funeral Home,...

Jon Smith

Jon Smith

Feb 27, 2004

Smith, Jon W.age 62 of Forest Lakedied, Friday, February 27, 2004Survived by his wife Malinda; sons, Stewart (Kristen) and Graham (Anne), two granddaughters; parents, Harold and Marjorie Smith. His body has been donated to the University of Iowa Department of Anatomy. Memorials preferred to University of Iowa Department of Anatomy-1-100 Bowen Science Building, Iowa City, IA 52242. Mattson Funeral Home651-464-3556www.mattsonfuneralhome.com...

Grace Pogreba

Grace Pogreba

Feb 23, 2004

Pogreba, Grace B.Age 91Of Forest LakeGrace Pogreba retired from Forest Lake District Memorial Hospital after many dedicated years of service. She was also a longtime volunteer at Birchwood Senior Care Center. She was an active member at Faith Lutheran Church with an important part in the prayer chain. She actively bowled on a local league for over 25 years. Preceded...

Boyd Dingman

Boyd Dingman

Feb 20, 2004

Dingman, Boyd G.30 Year Employee of HoneywellKorean War VeteranAge 75, of Wyoming formerly of Circle Pines died Feb. 20, 2004. Preceded in death by his parents Herbert & Verna, sisters, Ila Olson & Roberta Johnson, brothers, Craig & Richard. Survived by his wife of 41 years Charlotte; 2 daughters, Shelley (Steve) Delmont & Christy (Duane) Crohn; 4 grandchildren; sister Sherry...

Travis Krantz

Travis Krantz

Feb 19, 2004

Krantz, TravisBeloved Son, BrotherGrandson, & NephewAge 24 of Stacy. Died February 19, 2004 after a 2 year battle with Leukemia.Preceded in death by grandmother Evelyn Gennow, grandfather Milton Gennow.Survived by parents Jeffrey & Linda Krantz; sister Corina (Chad) Peterson; grandparents Jack & Marcia Krantz; many aunts, uncles, cousins, & friends. Funeral Service Tuesday 11:00AM, February 24 at Mattson Funeral Home,...

Amelia Gray

Amelia Gray

Feb 16, 2004

Gray, Amelia (Kurowski, Siegert, Helmer)Age 85Of Forest LakeFormerly of South St. Paul, died 2/16/04. Preceded in death by son Edward & grandson ChristopherSurvived by 2 children Marie (Al) Schrom & Joseph (Sharon) Siegert; 5 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren. Funeral Service 2PM Friday 2/20/04 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Visitation 5-8PM Thursday at Mattson Funeral Home...

Vernon Loren

Vernon Loren

Feb 16, 2004

Loren, Vernon R.Age 75Of Forest Lake, MNPreceded in death by parents, Richard and Gertrude Loren; brother, Gordon Loren; and sister, Lois Loren Froyen. Survived by sister, Genevieve Loren Hedman, Tacoma WA, and nine nieces and nephews. Loren graduated from Forest Lake High School, and served in the Air Force during the Korean conflict. He was a 1957 graduate of Gustavus...

Lorene Johnson

Lorene Johnson

Feb 15, 2004

Johnson, Lorene M.Beloved Wife, MotherGrandmother & Great GrandmotherAge 84 of Forest Lake. Died 2/15/04.Survived by husband Carl of 56 years; 4 children, Dennis (Betty) Johnson, Karen (Glenn) Koss, Richard (Barbara) Johnson, & Lynn Klose; 9 grandchildren; many great grandchildren; 2 brothers, Edward (Joan) Schelling & Ken (Lorraine) Schelling; sister-in-law Elsie Johnson; many nieces & nephews. Memorial Service 3PM Sunday 2/29/04...

Francis Schleh

Francis Schleh

Feb 15, 2004

Schleh, Francis LeoBeloved Husband, Father, Grandfather36 Year Whirlpool EmployeeAge 78, of Scandia died Feb 15, 2004. Preceded in death by his parents, son Melvin. Survived by wife Vendelyn; daughter Ethel (Lester) Rydeen; 2 grandchildren, Eric (financee Roxanne) and Annamarie; sister Lavan (Don) Sanders. Funeral Service 10:30 AM Saturday 2/21/04 at St. Peter's Catholic Church, 1250 South Shore Dr, Forest Lake....

Carol Ayers

Carol Ayers

Feb 11, 2004

Ayers, Carol Ann (nee-Murphy)Age 57Of WyomingDied February 11, 2004Preceded in death by father Grover ''Bud'' Murphy. Survived by loving husband of 36 years Wayne; sons, Noel (Pam), Jason ''Jake'' (Sue); grandchildren, Courtney, Ashley, Grant, Gabrielle ''Gabby''; mother Laura Murphy; father & mother-in-law Wayne O. & Geraldine Ayers; brother Mike (Brenda) Murphy; nieces, nephews, family, and friends. Thank you to the...

Francis Turcotte

Francis Turcotte

Feb 11, 2004

Turcotte, Francis ''Joe''of Forest Lake9/22/40 - 2/11/04Survived by his loving wife of 38 years Kathryn; daughter, Kimberly (Brad) Preheim; son, Joseph, four grandchildren, Kaylie, Matthew, Brandon, Derek; seven siblings, Tom (Peg), Jim, Dorothy Schaaf, Marge (Jerry) Kazmierczak, Kate, Larry, Ray (Mary); special brothers-in-law, Mike (Cheri), Steve (Pam), Bruce (Tami), Tony; many special nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral Services will be...

Daniel Waldoch

Daniel Waldoch

Feb 6, 2004

Waldoch, Daniel V. Age 80 Of Lino LakesAfter a year long courageous struggle with cancer Dan died peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving wife and family Friday, 2/6/04. Preceding him in death were his parents William and Anna Waldoch, brother Joseph, and sister Helen Meehan. Survived by his beloved wife Lucille of 56 years; 4 children, Daniel (Debbie)...

William Wheeler

William Wheeler

Feb 3, 2004

Wheeler, William ''Bill''1/20/48 - 2/3/04Of Wyoming, MNPreceded in death by his parents. Survived by a daughter, 2 grandchildren, step-father, 3 brothers, significant other, many friends and extended family. Memorial Service 11AM Saturday, 2/7/04 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake.651-464-3556

Robert Gilbertson

Robert Gilbertson

Jan 31, 2004

Gilbertson, Robert (Bob) WilliamAge 79January 16, 1925 A� January 31, 2004Preceded in death by wife, Mae and brother, Edwin. Survived by sisters Merle, Margaret and Marion; sister-in-law, Jean; Brother-in-law, Iver; 9 Children, 17 Grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11 AM, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2004 at Elim Lutheran Church, 20971 Olinda Trail N., Scandia. Visitation will be...

Darlene Sanvig

Darlene Sanvig

Jan 30, 2004

Sanvig, (Forseth) Darlene J.Beloved Wife, MotherGrandmother, Great Grandmother and SisterAge 70 of Went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 30, 2004Preceded in death by parents; Edith and Roy Carlson, son; Richard Sanvig, grandson; Reese Patrick. Survived by loving husband Arthur Sanvig, sons; Gary, James, William Scott, Steven, Matthew, daughters; Carol, Donna, Barbara, Catherine, 18 grandchildren, several great...

Joseph Bungert

Joseph Bungert

Jan 29, 2004

Bungert, Joseph MartinAge 81 Of LindstromFormerly of Fridley.Born in Mpls. on January 28, 1923. Passed awayJanuary 29, 2004. WWII veteran, U.S. Navy. Precededin death by his beloved wife, Rosella Ethel Wreath.Survived by children, Steven, Marlee (John), JoAnne(Dave), Jill (Fred), Joseph (Karla), and Jeffrey (Tracy); 12grand-children; 3 great-grandchildren; many nieces andnephews; sisters, Patricia Drummond, Joyce Baskin(Richard); brothers, Timothy (Alice), and Jerry....

Laurence Lechner

Laurence Lechner

Jan 29, 2004

Lechner, Laurence T.age 96of Forest Lakedied, Thursday, January 29, 2004Laurence was born November 28, 1907 in Fessenden, North Dakota, the son of Edward and Theresa (Platte) Lechner. He is a graduate of Concordia College, Moorehead & University of Minnesota and has a masters degree in education. He was a life long educator-teacher, coach, and superintendent for over 40 years in...

Frederick Gould, Sr

Frederick Gould, Sr

Jan 29, 2004

Gould, Frederick G.age 84Of Forest Lakedied Thursday January 29, 2004WWII Navy VetPreceded in death by parents; wife Eunice; brother Frank Jr.Survived by 3 children, Helen (Bill) Franta, Fred Jr. (Julie) Gould, and Sally (Duane) Lawrence; 6 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.Memorial Service and inurnment at a later date. Inurnment at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.Mattson Funeral Home651-464-3556