Obituaries

Violet Selvig
Dec 3, 2003
Selvig, Violet Hannahage 90 of Sitka, Alaska formerly of Forest Lake, Minnesotadied, Wednesday, December 3, 2003 in Seattle, Washington.Violet was born on April 20, 1913 in Minneapolis, MN to Carl and Hannah (Larsen) Johnson. She was united in marriage to Lawrence D. Selvig. She is survived by her daughters; Linda and Mary Selvig. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00...

Wallace Peterson
Nov 29, 2003
Peterson, Wallace Age 85Of Linwood Township, Wyoming, MNDied Saturday, November 29, 2003Preceded in death by his parents, sister and three brothers.Survived by three nephews; Richard (Carol) Peterson, Stanley Bergerson and Quinton (Marjorie) Peterson, three nieces; Bernice Ward, Eileen Kalway and Juliet Dahlberg. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at Crossroads Evangelical Covenant Church-17445 Notre Dame Street-Forest LakeFuneral...

Frederick Dittmar
Nov 28, 2003
Dittmar, Frederick W.WWII VeteranBeloved Husband & Fatherage 79, of Wyoming died November 28, 2003. Survived by wife Viola of 50 years; daughters Sue (Bill) Wegerer, Mary (Randall) Swenson, Tracey Berger & Joan (Terry) Lee; 5 grandchildren, Michelle, Jeremy, Nick, David & Kevin; great grandson Calvin. Memorial service 11 AM Wednesday, 12/3/2003 at Wyoming United Methodist Church, Wyoming, MN. Visitation with...

Raymond Arfman
Nov 28, 2003
Arfman, Raymond W.Beloved husband, dad and papaAge 58 of Scandia, formerly of Floodwood, MNDied, Friday, November 28, 2003Longtime bricklayer for Axel H. Ohman and Local #1.Preceded in death by his parents and infant brother.Survived by his wife Sharon, daughter Joy, son Andy, granddaughter Hannah Rae, Sister Beverly, Brothers; Edward (Lavonne), John (Susan) and David (Colleen)Many Nieces, Nephews and RelativesVisitation will...

Ruth Wallraff
Nov 27, 2003
Wallraff, Ruth M.Beloved Wife, MotherGrandma & Great Grandmaage 74 of Lindstrom formerly of Marine on St. Croix, passed away Thanksgiving Day 2003. Member of St. Francis Alter Society & member of American Legion Auxiliary #225 & VFW Auxiliary Post #4210. Preceded in death by her husband of 50 years Charles F. & son William J. Survived by children, Henry Sr....

Ruby VanMaasdam
Nov 24, 2003
VanMaasdam, RubyAge 81Of Wyoming, MNDied November 24, 2003. Preceded in death by parents.Survived by husband Don; children, Judy VanMaasdam, Diane (Gordon) Cable, Terry (Jeannie) VanMaasdam; 5 grandchildren; 1 sister Edith Brunken.Memorial Service 11AM Saturday November 29, 2003 at St, Paul Lutheran Church, Wyoming, MN. Visitation with family one hour prior to services at the church. Burial at St. Paul Lutheran...

Richard Stipe
Nov 24, 2003
Stipe, RichardAge 71, Formerly ofForest Lake & Center City.Preceded in death by parents, Frank & Helen Stipe.Survived by brother Frank of Hinkley; sister Shirley of Louisiana; aunts Clara Hehner & Beatrice Skoglund; many cousins, friends, & Chisago Co. Day Activity Center. Funeral Service 11AM Monday at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Visitation 3-5PM Sunday and one...

Otis Vagstad
Nov 24, 2003
Vagstad, Otis H.age 88 of Taylors Fallsdied Monday, November 24, 2003He was united in marriage to Beatrice L. Dunn in St. Louis, MO on July 16, 1948. Survived by his wife Beatrice; children; Gary, Donald (Jane), Kris and Steven (Debra); five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Wednesday, November 26, 2003 at First Evangelical Lutheran Church-561 Chestnut Street-Taylors...

Eleanor Stricklin
Nov 22, 2003
Stricklin, Eleanor K.age 90 of Forest Lakepassed away on November 22, 2003Preceded in death by her loving husband Taylor.Survived by son, Roland (Joy) of Hugo; daughter, Camilla (Michael) Camilli of Langhorne, PA; six grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; sister, Mabel Moody; many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Visitation will be 4:00-8:00 PM, Tuesday, November 25, 2003 with a prayer service at...

Gerald Fladland
Nov 21, 2003
Fladland, Gerald Ralph age 82 of Stacydied Friday, November 21, 2003 at Green Acres Country Care CenterHe was born on September 21, 1921 in Stacy to George and Bessie Fladland. He lived in the Stacy area his entire life and served as mayor of Stacy for many years. He married Frances Bonk on November 14, 1942. He is preceded in...

Edith Durant
Nov 14, 2003
Durant, Edith Ann''Snooky''Age 61 of Forest LakePassed away peacefully surrounded by family on November. 14, 2003. Preceded in death by former husband Henry Pohlen, father Lyle Cobb, and mother Ann Treimert. Survived by husband Russ Durant; children, Dan (Kathy) Pohlen, Lyle (Kerrie) Pohlen, Valerie (Mike) Wood, and Troy Durant; 7 grandchildren, Bob, Samantha, Cassie, Michelle, Jonathan, Stephanie, and Dillan; sisters,...

Gerald Carr
Nov 8, 2003
Carr, Gerald WilliamAge 79, of Linwood Townshipdied November 8, 2003Preceded in death by his loving mate Peggy Sass.Survived by son, Michael Carr; daughter, Judith (Ted) Schieffer; three grandchildren, Chauntel, Camilla and Matthew; six great grandchildren; two sisters, Irene Balzart and June. Also survived by his extended family, Hank and Jeannie Senger and grandchildren, Jason, Hank, Matthew, Michael; and two great...

Arlene Kroening
Nov 5, 2003
Kroening, Arlene A. age 64 of Scandia died November 5, 2003.She is preceded in death by her parents Irving and Louise; husband Robert; and infant brother John. She is survived by her daughters, Kristel (Jeffrey) Hansen, Kelly (Micheal) Oliver and Karyn (Tim) Swiler; grandchildren, Nicholas, Miranda, Raeanna, Andrew, Travis and Robert; four brothers; two sisters; numerous nieces and nephews.Mass of...

Mary Rolseth
Nov 3, 2003
Rolseth, Mary ThereseAge 77, Forest LakeBorn April 23, 1926 Emmetsburg, Iowa. Died at home November 3, 2003. She married Thomas J. Rolseth August 23, 1948 at St. Peter's Catholic Church Forest Lake.Preceded in death by parents Wesley and Amelia Mills; brother Russell.Survived by beloved husband Tom; children, Tom (Mary) Rolseth,Woodbury, MN, Terri (Don) Montgomery, Whitefish, MT, Kathy (Mike) LaForge, Bozeman,...

John Paidar
Nov 1, 2003
Paidar, John Gordonage 52 of Bloomingtondied November 1, 2003Preceded in death by parents and sister.Beloved brother of Peter (Ardith) Paidar, and Meridith (George) Usleber; uncle of Laura, Kari, Lauren, and Kelly.Memorial Service 5:00PM Tuesday (TODAY) at Mattson Funeral Home,343 North Shore Drive,Forest LakeMattson Funeral Home651-464-3556

Frederic Tacheny
Oct 30, 2003
Tacheny, Frederic L.age 74 of Forest Lakedied Thursday, October 30, 2003He was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, Moose Lodge 963 and American Legion Post 225. He is preceded in death by his parents,Joseph and Clara and two brothers; Gerald and Bernard. He is survived by his sons; Frederic, John, Peter and William, grandson Benjamin and three brothers Richard...

Jack Cain
Oct 29, 2003
Cain, Jack K.age 46 of St. Paul died October 29, 2003He was a pediatric nurse. He enjoyed ballroom dancing and whitewater canoeing. He is survived by his parents Galen and Florence ''Smitty'' Cain, brother Craig Cain, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Memorial Services will be held 11:00 A.M., Saturday, November 8, 2003 at Parkview United Church of Christ-3737 Bel Air...

Allen Franzen
Oct 28, 2003
Allen Franzen retired career teacher at Forest Lake High School passed away at his home in Forest Lake. He began his career in Forest Lake in 1966 after graduation from the University of Minnesota with honors. He was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. His expertise in Spanish impacted hundreds of Forest Lake Senior High School students. Senor, as he...

Mary McGeary
Oct 27, 2003
McGeary, Mary C.Loving Wife, Mother, & GrandmotherAge 59Of Lino Lakes died October 27, 2003.Preceded in death by parents, and 2 brothers.Survived by husband Jim; children Sue (Ron) Waataja, Margo, J.P. (Keri), Bill, Tim (Kelly); grandsons, Brenden, Will, & Garrett; brother Bob Christenson.Funeral Service 11AM Thursday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church, 7079 Goiffon Rd., Centerville, MN. Visitation 5-8PM Wednesday at Mattson...

Catherine Burris
Oct 27, 2003
Burris, Catherine Age 79Of Forest Lake formerly of Oakdale.Died October 27, 2003.She retired from St. Paul Fire & Marine after 25 years of service. Preceded in death by parents; husband; son Thomas; 3 brothers; and 2 sisters.Survived by children, Bernard Burris and Mabel of Fairbanks, AL, Terry Burris of Sandstone, MN, Gregory Burris of N. St. Paul, MN, and Lorie...
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