Obituaries

James Ochs
Jul 12, 2002
Ochs,James EdwardAge 78 of Forest Lake on July 12, 2002.Survived by wife Irene of 56 years.Sons: Gregory James(January), and Jeffrey Nicholas (Kathy).Grandchildren: Marnie, Jennifer, Erica, Jared, Danielle, and Sarah.Great Grandchildren: J.D., Zophia, and Isabelle.Other Relatives and Friends.

Mae Gilbertson
Jul 12, 2002
Gilbertson, Mae, age 77, of Scandia. Wife of Robert. Funeral Wednesday, 11:00 AM at Elim Lutheran Church, Scandia. Visitation 1 hour prior to services at church. Burial at Elim Lutheran Cemetery.Mattson Funeral Home651-464-3556

Irene Benson
Jul 10, 2002
Benson, Irene E., age 79, of Wyoming, on 7-10-2002. Preceded in death by parents; grandson, Ryan; and sister, Eleanor. She will be greatly missed and always loved by husband, Richard of 51 years; children, Karen (John) Weist, Cheryl (Rick) Johnson, and Rick (Laurie) Benson; grandchildren, Travis (Kelly), Erin, Casey, Corey, Justine, Erich, and Megan; brothers, Edward (Aileen), and Richard Shaul;...

Thomas Haas
Jul 6, 2002
Haas, Thomas R., age 82, of Forest Lake. Survived by wife of 54 years, Phyllis; children, Judy (Dwight) Schleicher, Tom Jr. (Toni) Haas, Peter (Pam) Haas; grandchildren, Amie (Kevin) Symens, T.R. Haas, Sarah & Zachary Schleicher, Matthew & Katie Haas; great-grandsons, Jeffrey & Jacob Symens. Retired from Management, Land-O-Lakes Inc. in 1982. Memorial Service Tues. 10:30 AM at St. Peter's...

David Montain
Jul 4, 2002
Montain, David M., age 57, of Ham Lake, died July 4. Preceded in death by his father. Worked for MnDot for 35+ years. Survived by wife Cathy; children Jeffrey (Kelly) Sheehan, Chuck (Kathy) Seehan, John (Becky) Sheehan, Colleen (Steve) Welle, Mark (Special friend Kim) Montain, Jennifer Montain, 6 grandchildren, Kyrsty, Lindsey, Jordan, Katlyn, Luke, Bryce, Mother Stella Ratley, sisters; Mary...

Grace Coppini
Jul 3, 2002
Coppini, Grace Theresa (Patak), age 91, loving Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother was born in Vienna, Austria on February 13, 1911. Came to Minnesota in 1912 and Stacy, Minnesota in 1913. Grace graduated from North Branch High School in 1928. She married Eugene Coppini of St. Paul in 1938. Passed to glory on July 3, 2002. Among her varied interests...

Willis Rogers
Jul 3, 2002
Rogers, Willis H. ''Bud'', age 77, of Wyoming, died 7-3-02 Peacefully at home surrounded by family & Friends. Preceded in death by brothers, Larry, Ray, J.D., & Bob. Survived by his wife of 56 years, Margaret; daughters, Judy (Mike) Little, Sheila (Lee) Proulx, Pat (Randy) Rehbein; 4 grand-daughters & 4 grand-sons; 8 great-grandchildren; sister, Kathryn (Gene) Allquist; brothers, Jack (January)...

Grace Thorson
Jul 2, 2002
Thorson, Grace E., 85, of Forest Lake, on July 2, 2002. Preceded by her parents and sister Evelyn Brandt. Survived by daughters, Linda Berg of Forest Lake and Ellen (Jeff) Allen of Denver, Co., Grandchildren, Lisa Black, Traci Mullins, Angie, & Brian Berg, 1 great-grandson, William Black. Her sister Bernice (Raymond) Sandberg of AZ., nephew, Dean Sandberg. Memorial Service 7:00...

Victor Elvester
Jun 30, 2002
Elvester, Victor M., 78, of Brainerd, on June 30th. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Carl Elvester; and sister, Victoria Olson. Lovingly remembered by wife of 56 years, Maxine; children, Steve (Margaret) Elvester, Susan (Keith) Nordstrom, Connie (Ken) Losee, Mark (Kathy) Elvester and Vickie (Mark) Thurber; 15 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Visitation 5-8 pm Tuesday,...

Todd Dube`
Jun 24, 2002
Dube` Todd, 37 of Stacy, died suddenly in a car accident on Monday June 24, 2002. He will be deeply missed by Daughter, Alexa Dube`, Mother, Andrea Barrett, Father, David Dube`, Brothers, Barry (Lori) Dube` and Tony (Jennie) Gregoire, Sister, Lisa (John Turner) Dube`, Uncle, Fred (Sandy) Barrett, Aunts, Judy (Bill) DeLorenzo and Debbie Barrett, Nephews, Tony DeLorenzo, Nick (Althea)...

Jeanie Gesino
Jun 18, 2002
GesinoJeanie M, 58 of Coon Lake on June 18, 2002 after a courageous battle with cancer. Preceded in death by daughter Roxanne Michelle; sister, Penny Smith; brothers-in-law Rick and Paul Gesino; mother and father-in-law Paul and Rosemary Gesino; and aunt Suzanne Gagnon(Saba). Lovingly remembered by husband of 40 years Dan., Daughter Michelle (Bart) Goldeman of Stacy, Son Daniel John Jr....

Narcisse Marier
Jun 9, 2002
Marier,Narcisse E. age 82 of Hugo on June 9, 2002. Preceded in death by wife LuVerne, Parents Frank and Stephenie, and infant brother Albert.Survived by Children:Judy (Don) Parsons, Dale (Lois) Marier,Jeanne (Wayne Nelson) Bartholomew,Eldon (Barb) Marier.7 Grandchildren, 9 Great Grandchildren, 3 Brothers, 1 Sister.Many Other Relatives and Friends.Retired Employee of Northern States Power.Retired after 20 years from Hugo Fire Department.Charter...

F. Rensch
Jun 2, 2002
RenschRuth, age 91 of Linwood Twp. Born at home in Lincoln Nebraska on June 11, 1910. The Lord gently picked her up on June 2, 2002. Graduated University of Nebraska with a degree in Physical Education. Married Bob Rensch in 1936. Moved to Mpls in 1942. She loved Westminster Presbyterian Church where she was an very active member. She was...

Mary Aartun
Jun 2, 2002
Aarthun (Pesek), Mary Rose 75, of Forest Lake, on June 2, 2002, after a year's stuggle with cancer. Born and raised in St. Paul. A graduate of Monroe High School. Longtime active member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, and numerous Forest Lake Seniors Groups. Preceded in death by husband, Robert; brother, Clar; Loving mother of Christine (Harold) Bowen of Clayton,...

Marcel Booren
May 26, 2002
BOOREN, Marcel L., age 84, of Marine, died on May 26, 2002. Survived by sons, Alden (Ann), East Lansing, MI; Robin, Marine; Jerome (Sandra), Woodinville, WA; grandchildren, Betsy, Gail, Leslie, Everett, and Peter Booren; brother, Edsell (Mignon) Johnson; sister, Laurel (Harold) Johnson; sister, Carrel (Alvin) Wensman; and sister-in-law Luella Johnson. Preceded in death by her husband, Alden on July 18,...

Robert Houle
Apr 12, 2002
Houle, Robert J., ''Bob'', age 86, of Wyoming, formerly Centerville, died on April 11, 2002. Survived by wife of 64 years Delorse, daughters; Darlene (Paul) Bathurst, of Wyoming, Jackie (Leon) L'Allier, of Centerville, JoAnn (Michael) Buhl, of North St. Paul, Ginger Houle, of Isle, Son-in-law Dave Sinell, 14 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, brother; Howard (Vernette) Houle, of Anoka, sister; Ida Mae...

Tom Mehlhoff
Apr 11, 2002
Mehlhoff, Dr. Tom, 59 of Forest Lake, April 11, 2002, at his home. Survived by wife of 24 years January, Sons Kurt (Marie) Mehlhoff, of Mpls., Todd Mehlhoff, St. Paul, and sister Marilyn Allen, Austin, TX. Funeral Services 11:00 am Monday, April 15, 2002 at Hosanna Lutheran Church, 9300 Scandia Trail N., Forest Lake, 651-464-5502. Visitation 4-8 PM Sunday, April...

Ruth Butterfield
Apr 9, 2002
Butterfield, Ruth (nee Torgeson), age 92, of Mpls., formerly Forest Lake, on April 9, 2002. Preceded in death by husband, Roy, in 1982; 2 brothers, 2 sisters, and a grandson, Russell. Survived by 3 children, Bob (Mardy) Butterfield, Beth (Wayne) Paulsen and Ron (Marie) Butterfield; 10 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-granddaughter; her sister, Louise Mattson and friends. Funeral service 11...

Beatrice Smith
Apr 9, 2002
Smith, Beatrice, died peacefully in the arms of her family on April 9th. Preceded in death by husband, Charles; great-grandson Mitchell Butterfield; sisters, Elizabeth Pomerenke and Corrine Allen; brother Carl Madsen. Survived by daughter, Kathy (Jerry) Butterfield; 3 granddaughters, Shelly (Dave) Canoryea, Gina (Mark) Platt and Becky (Mike) Serres; 3 great-grandchildren, Dan, Heather and Katie; sister, Marge Reinbold; brother, Larry...

Robert Alcock
Apr 8, 2002
Alcock, Jerry, age 65, of Stacy on April 8,2002. Survived by wife, Raylne, 5 children, Tina (Jim) Lundberg, Steven (Viola) Alcock, Mark (Deanna) Alcock, April (Jerry) Brown, and Jessica Alcock (Darrin Whittaker), 12 grandchildren, Nicholas, Andrew, Alexandra, Brandi, Kaylee, Gina, Matthew, Laurin, Carly, Melissa, Daniel, and Christopher, 1 brother, 4 sisters, many nieces and nephews. Funeral Service 11:00 am, Saturday,...
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