Obituaries

Laura Klein

Laura Klein

Mar 1, 2003

Klein, Laura A.Of Margaret Parmly ResidenceFormerly of Litchfield, MNAge 101 on 3-1-2003. Preceded in death by husband Arnold Klein, and daughter Laurine Nelson.Survived by Daughters: Tulida (Rev. John) Blackford, and Phyllis (Douglas) Kerr.Sons: Alan Klein, and Phillip (Shirley) Klein.19 Grandchildren,Great Grandchildren,Great Great Grandchildren.Numerous Neices, Nephews, other Relatives and Friends.Memorial Service Tuesday 3-4-2003 (2PM) @ Margaret Parmly ResidenceChapel,. 28210 Old Towne...

James Jensen, Jr

James Jensen, Jr

Feb 24, 2003

Jensen, James G., Jr., age 81, passed away February 24, surrounded by his family. Born June 11, 1921 in Red Lake Falls, Minnesota, he is survived by Nancy, his loving wife of 58 years, children Randina Cragg (Dan), Christine Nelson (Elm), James G. Jensen III (Jane Estelle), Leslie Honisch (Phil), Libby Bergerson (Ned); grandchildren John Randall, Katie Randall, Pete Nelson,...

Jeannette Carey

Jeannette Carey

Feb 24, 2003

Jeannette Ann Richter Carey (nee Pedersen), age 66, of Bay City, WI. A native of Forest Lake, died Feb. 24, 2003. Survived by fiance, Edward Budach; children; Donna (Bob) Nelson, Michael (Deb) Richter, Cheryl (Chuck) Lennon, Linda (Kevin) Palmquist, Kathleen Richter, Ellen (Dan) Bayers, 12 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; 2 brothers, Fred & Dick Pedersen; 1 sister, Helen Servaty; many...

Bertha Pedley

Bertha Pedley

Feb 22, 2003

Pedley, Bertha A.''Bert''Loving Mother and GrandmotherNov 15, 1911 - Feb 22, 2003Preceded in death by her husband, Stephen; son, Richard; granddaughter, Robyn; and 2 sisters. Lovingly remembered by her children, Lori Saxe, of Forest Lake, Jim (Toni) Pedley, of Las Vegas, NV, Virginia (Robert) Prince of Eden Prairie; 13 grandchildren; many great grandchildren; and 2 great great grandchildren. Mass of...

Maurice Boehm

Maurice Boehm

Feb 18, 2003

Boehm, Maurice F ''Muzzy''Lifetime Forest Lake ResidentAge 83, died Feb. 18th. Active res. and former owner of Der Lach Haus. Preceded in death by his parents, Frank & Frances; sisters, Marie & Louise; and brother, Bernard. Will be missed by his 6 children, Greg, Patricia Tietz, Linda (Harry) Haluptzok, Kathy (Steven) LeVesseur, Mary (Mark) Pogreba and Robert (Roberta); 8 grandchildren;...

Erva Barsness

Erva Barsness

Feb 12, 2003

Barsness, Erva M.Wife, Mother, & GrandmotherFeb. 26, 1922 - Feb12, 2003.Of Forest Lake. Preceded in death by her parents and 1 brother; Russell T. Brown, and her son-in-law; Paul K. Morrison. Survived by husband of 53 years, Merrill H. Barsness, 2 sons; Terance D. Barsness & Scott A. (Lori) Barsness, daughter; Sheryll L. Morrison, 7- grandchildren, 6- great grandchildren, 3-...

Evelyn Anshus

Evelyn Anshus

Feb 12, 2003

Evelyn Anshus died Feb. 15th, 2003. in Forest Lake. Born November. 12, 1908 in Little Fork, MN, daughter of Helmer and Ellen (Anderson) Hanson. She graduated from college in Bemidji in 1930 and taught school in nothern MN for several years. Evelyn was united in marriage to Ingeman Anshus June 18, 1939. Ingeman and Evelyn owned and operated the Silverdale...

Thomas Johnston

Thomas Johnston

Feb 11, 2003

Johnston, Thomas JamesBeloved Husband, Dad & GrandpaNovember 23, 1935 - February 11, 2003Of Wyoming, MN formerly of Columbus Twp. Preceded in death by his parents James & Helen, sister Maryhelen & grandson Jay. Beloved & cherished husband of January for 35 yrs., father of Tina (Dana), Tracie, Tanya (Rich), Bonnie (Dale), Jean, Ed & Mike (Patty); 6 grandchildren, Matt, Jenny,...

Thomas O'Shaughnessy

Thomas O'Shaughnessy

Feb 11, 2003

O'Shaughnessy, Thomas Francis ''Tom''Age 78Of Forest LakeOn Feb. 11, 2003.Preceded in death death by his mother & father.Lovingly remembered by his wife of 54 years, Ann Marie, five children, Judith Ann (Eric) Nova, Thomas Richard (Lori), Maureen Jean (Bob) Keener, Kevin Sean (Heather)& Brian Patrick (Maggie), ten grandchildren; Richard, Thomas, Bethany Ann, James Patrick, Gregory, Kalyn Colita, Victoria, Vanessa, Cheryl...

Josephine Bronczyk

Josephine Bronczyk

Feb 9, 2003

Bronczyk, Josephine A.Beloved Sister & AuntTeacherOf Forest Lake, on 2/9/03. Preceded in death by mother, Eva; father, Joseph; sister, Helen; and twin brothers, Stanley (Rosella) and Anthony Bronczyk; sister Florence Miller; nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends and neighbors. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, 10:30AM St Peter's Catholic Church, 1250 South Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Interment Calvary Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday 1...

Margaret Fors

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...