Obituaries
Margaret Fors
Feb 8, 2003
Fors, Margaret SparrOctober 4, 1909 - February 8, 2003Born in Springfield, MinnesotaOf Forest Lake, a member of Faith Lutheran Church. Preceded in death by her husband Bob Fors, Sister Lucille Liston, brothers Norman Sparr & Edward Sparr. Survived by 2 daughters, Barbara Appleton & Cindy (Jeff) Houle; grandchildren, Dan Appleton, Tracy Forside, Beth Hoppe, Anne Vaughn, David Houle & Steven...
Elsie Vogel
Feb 7, 2003
Vogel Elsie L.Skateland Roller Rink OwnerAuthorAge 87 of Forest Lake. Died peacefully on Friday Feb. 7, 2003.Preceded in death by Loving Husband Bert.Survived by Children: Steve (Melanie) Vogel, Mary (Norm) McGraw, and Joanne (Chuck) Warren.Grandchildren:Michael (Sally) McGraw, Rebecca (Tony) Hudoba, Brian Vogel, Matt (Jen) Vogel, Eric Warren, and Mark Warren.Brother: Tom(Bev) Lehecka,Sister in law Anita VogelOther Relatives and Numerous Friends.MASS...
Chester Rieck
Feb 7, 2003
Rieck, Chester R. ''Chet''Age 87, of WyomingWWII Marine Corps VeteranDied Feb. 7, 2003. Preceded in death by brother Donald, Sister Dorothy Brown, infant brother & sister, & an infant granddaughter. Survived by wife Vera of 57 yrs.; children Byron (Karen), Suzanne (Gary) Newsome, Nikki (Benny Ray) Bailey & Danny (Colleen); 9 grandchildren, Benny Ray II, Brenda, Timothy, Chet, John, Steven,...
Rosaline Steiner
Feb 6, 2003
Steiner, Rosaline F.Wife, Mother, Grandma1938-2003of Stacy on 2-6-03Lovingly missed by husband Ron, children; Jean (Tim) Costello & John (Joan) Scott, grandchildren; Gina Rose, Alexis Maryrose, Ian Calvert John, brother, Bill (Doris) Lehman, sister, Jane (Dan) Blomgren, other relatives & friends. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday 10:30 at St. Peter's Catholic Church, 1250 South Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Interment Fort Snelling...
Jack Conley
Feb 5, 2003
CONLEY,JACK C.Husband, Father, & Grandfather1922-2003Jack C. Conley, age 80, of Forest Lake, passed away Wed. Feb. 5, 2003. Jack was born April 19th, 1922 in Verndale, MN to Harlan and Beatrice (Anderson) Conley. He got his bachelors of Science degree from St. Cloud State and his master's degree from the U of M. Jack served in the Navy from 1943-1946....
Lois Rudin
Feb 5, 2003
RUDIN, LOIS A.AGE 85OF FOREST LAKEon Feb. 5, 2003. Preceded in death by husband Paul W., and 2 Brothers.Survived by son Richard (Marcia),Grandchildren: Christie (Mont) Mitchell, David (Marcy) Rudin, Brent (AnnElise), and Cheryl (Jason) Bentsen.8 Great Grandchildren.,2 Step Grandchildren.,2 Step Great Grandchildren.,Sisters in law: Fran Warner, and Irene Wentz.Brothers in law: Gordon (Sally), and Robert (Pat).,Nieces, Nephews, Other Relatives and...
Gene Furrer
Feb 2, 2003
FURRER, GENEAGE 77, OF FOREST LAKEWWII VETERANDied Feb. 3, 2003. Preceded in death by parents Samuel & Inga, brothers Donald & Robert,. and sister Doris Bengtson.Survived by brothers Sam(Anne), Paul(Judy), and Floyd(Marilyn) Furrer.,sister Cheryl Furrer., many Nieces, Nephews, and Friends.Funeral Service Friday 10 AM @ MATTSON FUNERAL HOME 343 North Shore Drive,Forest Lake. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Visitation 1...
John Schumacher
Feb 2, 2003
SCHUMACHER, JOHN H.LOVING FATHER & GRANDFATHER@ 97 YEARSof Forest Lake, died Feb. 2, 2003. Preceded in death by wife Irene, Daughter-in- law Darlene, brothers Jerome & Phillip, and sister Gertrude Piras.Survived by children, Beverly(Clarence) Fedje, J. David (Sandi) Schumacher, Karen (James) Vilendrer, Peter (Annette) Schumacher. Brother Walter Schumacher, 19 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren. Several Nieces & Nephews. Funeral 10:30 AM...
Lyle MacKenzie
Jan 30, 2003
acKenzie, Lyle J. ''Mac'' , age 81, of Forest Lake, formerly of Grand Marais, died January 30, 2003. Preceded in death by Sadie. Lovingly remembered by his wife of 62 years, Eleanore Nelsen MacKenzie, 7 children: Richard (Ann), Michael (Pat), Maureen, Gerald (Susan), Daniel (Karen), Timothy (Cathy) & MacKenzie, & Deborah Gillmaster, 21 Grandchildren, 6 Great-Grandchildren, and a half-sister Marlys...
Lillian Casey
Jan 25, 2003
Lillian Grace Casey, 83 of Forest Lake, on January. 25, 2003. Preceded in death (1991) by her best friend and husband of 50 years, Milo ''Mike'' Casey, her father Edward Forsberg, her mother and step-father Anna and Clem Dupre, an infant brother Carl Forsberg, her sister Doris Forsberg, and brother Arthur Forsberg. She is survived by four sons and their...
Ruth Strohschein
Jan 24, 2003
Strohschein, Ruth Wilhelmina87, of Forest LakeMarch 5, 1915 - January. 24, 2003Preceded in death by her husband of 25 years, Leonard (1965), her sister Freida Schendel (1967); granddaughter, Stephanie Strohschein (1978).Lovingly remembered by her children John (Connie), Mary (Robert ''Van'') Pennell & Dorothy (Dan) Patterson, Six grandchildren Tim, Sarah, & Katie Strohschein, Alex Pennell, Beth (Dante) Vono & Mary Patterson,...
Madelyn Kelly
Jan 24, 2003
Kelly, Madelyn V., age 89, of Lindstrom, MN died January. 24, 2003. Preceded in death by her son, Robert. Lovingly remembered by her daughter-in-law, Mary Bixler, granddaughters Jodi & Nancy, great-grandchildren, Abigail & Jonathan, her sister Rhoda Johnson, and many nieces, nephews, & friends.Funeral Service 1:30 PM Monday, January. 27, at Trinity Bible Church, 34888 Kable Ave., North Branch (651-462-5112)...
Michael Gemeiner
Jan 24, 2003
Gemeiner, MichaelLoving Husband & Father1951 - 2003age 51, of Forest Lake. Preceded in death by his father Robert, sister & brother-in-law Sandy & Tim Rice. Survived by his wife Lori Fairbanks; daughters, McKenzie & Taylor; mother Audrey; sister Roberta (Mike) Wittwer; brother Bob; father & mother-in-law, Gene & Shirley Fairbanks; 3 sisters-in-law, Shannon (Stu), Heidi (Lee) & Angie (Randy); many...
Constance Nelson
Jan 23, 2003
Nelson Berggren, Constance Age 93, of North BranchFormerly of Forest LakeDied January. 23, 2003. Preceded in death by two husbands Raymond Berggren & Theodore Nelson; son Gale; 3 grandsons. Survived by daughter Janice (Howard) Arcand; daughter-in-law Mary Berggren; 5 grandchildren Jennifer (David) Trusty, Wendy Arcand, Kim, Phil & Randy Berggren; brother-in-law Ray Bergerson; many nieces & nephews. Visitation 2-4 PM...
Nicole Chelmo
Jan 22, 2003
Chelmo, Nicole IreneAge 20Of Hugodied tragically in a car accident. Preceded in death by grandfather Tom Chelmo. Survived by her parents Tracy & Nancy; sisters, Aimee, Cassandra, Brittany & Jessica; grandparents Joan Chelmo, Jim & Jane Leroux; great grandmother Irene Leroux; many aunts, uncles & cousins. Visitation 5-8 PM Mon. Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake with...
Connie Hedican
Jan 22, 2003
Hedican, Connie MaeWife, Mother & GrandmotherMarch 20, 1934 - January 22, 2003age 68, of Stacy. Preceded in death by her father Lindon Oliver. Survived by husband Thomas; sons William & Gary (Debbie); daughters, Kim (Jim) & Vicki (Jim); mother Florence; grandchildren, Melissa, Tiffany, Brandon; sisters, Corrine & Judy (Len); mother-in-law Isabel Mertz; brothers-in-law, Pat (Marie), Jerry (Teri) & John (Kiki);...
Beatrice Anderson
Jan 12, 2003
Anderson, Betty L.Age 72Forest LakeDied peacefully at home January. 12, 2003.Preceded in death by husband, Irving, 1 sister, Margaret.Survived by 4 daughters; Mickey (Ed) Coutant, Sue (Pat) Dresel, Karen Houle (Special Friend Randy Stevens) & Julie (Mike) Walker, grandchildren; Jim, Joe, Jeremy, Jennifer, Larry, Cody, & Logan, 1 great grandson; Cody James, 1 sister; Mary (Roland) Erickson, 2 brothers; Robert...
Charles Heard
Dec 30, 2002
Heard, Charles Thomas, Jr.Age 32Of Forest Lakedied December 30, 2002. Preceded in death by his grandparents. Survived by his son Charles Thomas Heard III; his parents, Charles Sr. & Sandra Heard; sister Rebecca Agnes Heard; aunts, uncles & cousins. Memorial service 2 PM Fri. at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. 651-464-3556
Russel Hammond
Dec 29, 2002
Hammond, RusselAge 92on December 29, 2002of Forest Lake. Retired Industrial Arts Teacher and Coach for Forest LakeArea Public Schools, 30 Years. Member of American Legion Post #225 of Forest Lake, and the American Legion in Kelliher, MN. WWII Marine Veteran. Member of the Sons of Norway, Lindstrom.Preceded in death by his parents and 8 Brothers & Sisters.He will be lovingly...
Robert Kluk
Dec 27, 2002
KlukErin Jean, age 18Andrea Jolene, age 15Robert ''Rob'' John, age 13On December 27, 2002, suddenly and tragically they were called home to be together with the Lord and other family members who preceded them including cousin Rachael and Grandpa Tony. ERIN was a 2002 Honor Graduate of Forest Lake Area High School and a Freshman at Beloit College of Beloit,...
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