Obituaries

Paul Rasmussen

Paul Rasmussen

May 23, 2003

Rasmussen, Paul Henry, 61, of Scandia,on May 23, 2003.Died at his Scandia home with family and close friends present. Born July 6, 1941 in St. Paul, he graduated from Forest Lake High School and Moorhead State University. After retiring from US West Communications as a Regional Manager he continued to work as Administrator for the Minnesota Self Insurer's Assoc. Elected...

Kathleen Saenger

Kathleen Saenger

May 14, 2003

Saenger, Kathleen V. age 76, of Coon Lake Beach,Died Wednesday May 14, 2003.Preceded in death by her husband, Geoge ''Sonny'' Saenger, 2 sisters, Jeannette & Marion, 1 granddaughter, Karen.Lovingly remembered by her daughters Patt (Ron) Helinsky, Charlotte (Jari) Wittwer, Mary Lou Thompson (Dennis Anderson), Terry Martin (Mike Beier), many grandchildren & great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends. Visitation 5-8:00 PM...

Frances Carlisle

Frances Carlisle

May 13, 2003

Carlisle, Frances E.age 86, of Linwood Township died on May 13, 2003 at her home surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by parents, sister Marge Swanson, brother Clarence Fiddyment, grandson Michael Carlisle and husband Clifford who passed away August. 9, 2002. Born in Anoka, MN on January. 24, 1917 she graduated from Anoka High School, class of 1935, graduated...

Maxine Elvester

Maxine Elvester

May 11, 2003

Elvester, Maxine D.Loving Mom & GrandmaDonnybrook Farm Resorton 5-11-03. Preceded in death by husband Victor.She is lovingly missed by her children, Steven (Maggie), Susan (Keith) Nordstrom, Connie (Ken) Losee, Mark (Kathy), Vickie (Mark) Thurber; 15 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; sister, Peggy (Henry) Lueck; nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends. Memorial Service Wednesday 11AM at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore...

Hiladore Kunshier

Hiladore Kunshier

May 7, 2003

Kunshier, Hiladore M., Beloved Wife, Mother,& Grandmotherage 76, of Forest Lake.Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 7, 2003.She was born September 15, 1926 to Frank & Helen (Petron) Kloss. She grew up in Waite Park, and was a 1945 graduate of St. Cloud Technical High School. She married Robert J. Kunshier September 11, 1948, at St. Joseph's...

Aidan Monson

Aidan Monson

May 6, 2003

Monson, Aiden Michael ''Stanley'' May 6, 2003 - May 6, 2003Beautiful infant son of Michael and Danielle of Andover. Also survived by sisters Carly and Isabella, grandparents Jerry and Diane Lund, Dale and Carol Monson, Kevin and Kathie Sahlin; great grandparents Evelyn Monson, Harry & Gladys Armbrust; aunts and uncles Kimberly (Robert) Leck, Jerry (Kim) Lund, Jay (Laura) Lund, Dan...

Signe Lindeberg

Signe Lindeberg

May 6, 2003

Lindeberg, Signe H.Beloved Mother & Nana1913-2003age 89, Formerly of Forest Lake.Died May 6, 2003 at The Margaret Parmly Residence where she spent her last years. Preceded in death by husband, Robert; daughter, Janice Ferderer; son-in-law, Charles Ferderer. Survived by 4 children, Ronald (Micki) Lindeberg, Susan (Charles) Schwartz, Karin (George) Alecci, Peggy (Jim) Markham; 2 brothers, Arthur (Matilda) Tysk & Walter...

Raymond Steltzner

Raymond Steltzner

May 6, 2003

Steltzner, Raymond C.age 90, of Forest Lake. Died May 6, 2003. Born May 11, 1912 at Rice Lake, WI, to August and Cora (Hefflefinger) Steltzer the third of 12 children. Sargent 2nd Blatune 128 Infantry of the National Guard. Worked J.C. Penney Stores Crookston and Rice Lake, WI. Painted signs for Alaska Highway, worked for Gordon Display building floats, Thompson...

Danny Rieck

Danny Rieck

May 6, 2003

Rieck, Danny D.U.S. MarineWyoming Fire Fighter Captain 4905age 47, of Wyoming passed away May 6, 2003 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Preceded in death by his father Chester in February, 2003. Survived by wife Colleen; children, Nikki and Trevor; mother Vera; brother Barney (Karen); sisters, Suzanne (Gary) Newsome, & Nikki (Benny) Bailey, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, countless...

Willard Wedger

Willard Wedger

May 1, 2003

Wedger, Willard W.WWII VeteranAge 77, of Forest LakeDied May 1, 2003. Preceded in death by parents. Survived by children, Warren (Shannon) Wedger, Lori (Rick) Flanagan; 5 grandchilren; 1 great grandchild; sisters, Maxine Jensen, Bernice Logue. Funeral Service Saturday 12:30 PM at Mattson Funeral Home. Visitation with family one hour prior.Mattson Funeral Home651-464-3556

Dorothy Harer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...