Obituaries

Louis Painter
Oct 30, 2002
Painter Louis R., age 75, of Forest Lake, on October30th. Lovingly remembered by best friend and wife of 50 years, Sue; 3 children, LuAnne (Rick) Kiehne, Bill (Abby), Lynne (Craig) Kirvida; 6 grandchildren, Laurey, Beth, and Amy Kiehne; Michael, Anne Marie, and Joseph Kirvida; and many close friends. Visitation 2-4PM Sunday, November. 3rd at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore...

Walter Bourgoin
Oct 28, 2002
Bourgoin Walter G., age 42, of Stacy, died suddenly, 10/28/02. Preceded in death by father, Verlyn; sister, Beatrice. Survived by wife, Nicole; 4 children, Jil, Courtney, Chuck, and Colton; mother, Leona Bourgoin; brothers, Keith, Al, Terry, Cliff, and Bryan; sisters, Lenore, Deborah, Linda, Roxanne, and Tammy. Memorial Service Thursday, 11AM at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake....

Michael Rulli
Oct 27, 2002
Rulli, Michael Joseph, age 39, of Forest Lake, died 10-27-02 after a strong willed & high spirited battle with cancer. Preceded in death by Grandma Christine, Grandpa Ted, & Uncle Skip. Survived by His beloved wife Vicki, His beautiful daughters Cassie & Jenell, loving parents Joe & Karen, dear sisters; Jodi (Robert), Gina (Lloyd, grandma Lu & grandpa Armando, best...

Hazel Broadbent
Oct 21, 2002
BROADBENT Hazel P., age 93 of Wyoming.Preceded in death by husband Julius, Son Clinton, 5 Siblings.Survived by Daughters: Donna Smith & Patricia (Vernon) Rylander, Daughter in law Julie Herring; 12 Grandchildren, 26 Great Grandchildren, 2 Great- Great Granddaughters, 2 Step Great Grandchildren. Many Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins. Funeral Service 2PM Friday @Wyoming United Methodist Church, Visitation 4-7 PM Thursday @...

Frank Hair
Oct 19, 2002
Hair Frank V., age 85, of Forest lake died October19, 2002. Preceded in death by parents, 7 brothers & sisters. Survived by wife of 65 years, Beatrice Lorraine; one son, Dan (Gloria) Hair, granddaughter, Jennifer (Fason) Glotfelty. Funeral Service 11:00 am Tuesday at Wyoming United Methodist Church. Visitation 1 Hr. prior to service. Burial will be in Oak Wood Cemetery...

Kathleen Rude
Oct 18, 2002
Rude,Kathleen A., age 81, of Scandia, died October. 18, 2002.Preceded in death by her husband Evan R. & her brother Don Stangel.Survived by two loving sons, Dana (Diane) Rude & Donn (Catherine) Rude; five grandchildren, Daniel, Laurel, James, Michelle & Raymond; two sisters, Frances Rieffe & Marie Collette Sindelar; many nieces and nephews. Also survived by The Clinton Ave. Gang...

Bruce McChesney
Oct 14, 2002
McChesney Bruce D., age 60, of Rush City, died October14,2002 in Rush City after a short illness. Bruce was born March 29, 1942 to Cecil and Barbara (Kanz) McChesney in Marshall, MN. Survived by wife Laurel, children; Susan Grey, Douglas McChesney, Cheryl Vomero, Brian McChesney, 4 step-sons, Ted, Kevin, Bill, & Tom Rehbein, sisters; Judith Wiedenman, Debra Moon, brothers; Duane...

Nickolas Valenty
Oct 12, 2002
Valenty, Our beloved son, brother, uncle and grandson Nickolas A., age 39, of Mpls. formerly of Forest Lake was unfairly taken from us on Sat., October. 12, 2002. His talents were many including art, music, kindness & delighted in arcane knowledge. Nick was valedictorian of his class, graduating in 1981 from Forest Lake High School. He also graduated from McCalester...

Jessica Anderson
Oct 12, 2002
Anderson Jessica N., age 22, of Forest Lake born August22,1980. Went home to the Lord October12,2002. Will be lovingly missed by her son of 3 weeks Elijah Michael Kowalzek; her mother; Darlene Betonie, her father; Robert Anderson, sisters; Adrienne Anderson & Carolyn Anderson: maternal grandmother; Mary Roberts, paternal grandmother; Sylvia Anderson: aunts, uncles, cousins, & close friends. Funeral Service will...

Robert Burg
Oct 1, 2002
Burg Robert L., age 79, of Wyoming died Tuesday 10-1-02 peacefully at his home after a long illness. Former Mayor of Wyoming, Equipment Supervisor for AT &T for 32 years. Preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, & 1 sister. Survived by loving wife, Georgia of 50 years, one son; Keith (Patricia) Burg, grandsons; John & Michael, brother-in-law; Jesse...

Robert Dufour
Sep 30, 2002
Dufour Robert E. III, age 50 of St. Paul on 9-30-02. Preceded in death by grandparents.Survived by children: Korey & Jewell, parents; Robert Jr. and V. Marie, brother; Jim (Barb), aunts, cousins, and friends.Memorial Service Wed. 10-16-02 (7PM) at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Private Family Interment. There will be a gathering of family and friends...

Maria Mueller
Sep 27, 2002
Mueller, Maria H. ''Tiny'', age 76, of Forest Lake died 9/27/02. Preceded in death by her husband Jacob O. Mueller. Survived by her children Jacqueline (T.J.) Johnson & Bradford (Marie) Mueller, 2 grandsons, Trenton & Daniel; one brother Guillaume (Kathleen) Hensgens; one sister Elsie Giuliano; 4 nieces & 2 nephews. Funeral services 10 AM Tuesday @ St. Peter's Catholic Church...

Mary Lennox
Sep 23, 2002
Lennox, Mary Ann (Dording), age 80, on September23, 2002. Lovingly remembered by daughter; Jo Ann Kohler, son; Chuck (Wendy) Dording, 8- grandchildren, 12- great-grandchildren, 2- sisters.Funeral Service 1 PM Thursday at Mattson Funeral Home with Visitation 1 hour prior to service. Interment at Fort Snelling National CemeteryMattson Funeral Home651-464-3556

Frances Flohr
Sep 9, 2002
Flohr Frances Gail, age 68, of North Branch. Formerly of Forest Lake on September9, 2002. Preceded in death by parents Albert & Alice, brothers; Gordon & Rodger Ullman. She will be lovinly missed by husband Ralph of 44 years, sons; Daniel (Debra) & David, grandchildren; Jordan, Katie, Rachael, Brandi, and Kris, sister; Goldie Lundberg, nephews, neices, other relatives & friends....

Mildred Peterson
Sep 8, 2002
Peterson Mildred ''Billy'' B., age 88, of Birchwood HCC, Forest Lake, fomerly of Sequim, Washington, on September 8, 2002.Preceded in death by husband Howard, sister, Daisy, brother, E.C. ''Pete''.She will be greatly missed and loved by sisters-in-law; Ethel Peterson, Vivian Eggert, and Louise Noreen, many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, & nephews, great-great nieces & nephews, other relatives and friends. Service Thursday...

Henry Hansen
Sep 7, 2002
(Flag)Hansen Henry R. ''Hank'', age 66 of Wyoming on September 7, 2002, member ofForest Lake American Legion Post #225 and Forest Lake VFW #4210. Preceded in death by parents, 2 brothers, and sister. He is greatly missed & loved by wife Judy of 45+ years, sons; Rick (Michelle), Jeff (Kristel), and Brad (Teresa), grandchildren; Joshua, Nicholas, Danielle, Justin, Raeanna, Sarah,...

Carl Lund
Sep 6, 2002
Lund Carl K., 87, of Scandia, on September 6, 2002, at the home where he was born. WWII Veteran in the Asiatic Pacific Theater.Preceded in death by his parents Olga & Victor, sister, Luverne (CLifford) Nickelson, brother, Hardin.Lovingly remembered by wife of 57 years, Edryce, daughter, Virginia (Gary) Coller, sons, Ken & Richard, 7 grandchildren, Ron (Sue) Coller, Michele (Randy)...

LeRoy Gilbertson
Sep 4, 2002
Gilbertson LeRoy M., 82, of Ham Lake, on September 4, 2002. Preceded in death by wife of 54 years, Violet, in May 1993, 1 brother, & 1 sister.Lovingly remembered by Daughter; Brookes (John) Rieck and son, Wayne (Therese) Gilbertson, 7 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-granddaughter, sisters; Marjorie Duden & Virginia (Ted) Zundel, many nieces, nephews, cousins, & friends. Funeral Service...

Gene Smith
Aug 25, 2002
Smith Gene H., age 55 of Forest Lake, died August 25, 2002. Preceded in death by parents, & 1 sister. Survived by wife Marlene, 3 children, Tia (Ben) McCuteher, Heidi (Dan) Buri, & Leah Smith; 3 step-children, Margo Peterson, Dannell Peterson, & Dietrich Peterson; 7 grandchildren, 1 brother, Kenny (Martha) Smith, 2 sisters, Norma Gallion & Letta (Cliff) Desotell, father...

Clair Becker
Aug 24, 2002
Becker Clair D., age 89 on August 24, 2002. Preceded in death by wife of 66 years, Bernice. Survived by sons, Richard (Raejean), Ronald (Sharon); daughter, Barbara (Jim) Masteller; ten grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren. No visitation. Private interment, August 27, 2002. Mattson Funeral Home651-464-3556
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