Obituaries

James Banta

May 29, 2017

James Edmond "Jim" Banta, devoted husband, loving father, master gardener, and faithful servant of God, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2017, at the age of 80. A longtime Forest Lake/Wyoming resident, James had been a farmer, materials management consultant, and international entrepreneur. He was a member of Forest Lake Christian Church and served in local ministry and on several...

Dennis Munson

May 28, 2017

Dennis L. Munson, age 78 of Linwood Twp., passed away unexpectedly on May 28, 2017. Denny was a U.S. Navy Veteran 1960-1963, and proudly served aboard the U.S.S. Sequoia, the Secretary of the Navy's yacht. He was a successful salesman for his entire career. Preceded in death by parents; son-in-law, Bob Jackson; and brother-in-law, Harlan Quamme. Denny is survived by...

Charles Mills

May 28, 2017

Charles D. Mills Ph.D., age 66 of Marine on St. Croix and formerly Gloversville, NY passed away after a tenacious battle with an unrelenting cancer on Sunday May 28th 2017. Charlie earned his Doctorate in Immunology from the University of Chicago and went on to research macrophage biology at the University of Minnesota. His discoveries will continue to enhance the...

Francis Hadtrath

May 24, 2017

Funeral Home: Mattson Funeral Home 343 North Shore Drive Forest Lake, MN US 55025 Previous Events Visitation Saturday, May 27, 2017 Mattson Funeral Home

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Leonard Blaeser

May 7, 2017

Leonard Frank Blaeser was born on September 30, 1917 in his family's home in South St. Paul, MN. His parents grew vegetables which they would bring up to the Farmer's market in St. Paul with a horse drawn wagon. He grew up during the depression and while they may not have had a lot of things, growing vegetables, and having...

Dean Atkinson

May 7, 2017

Dean Arden Atkinson passed away May 7, 2017 surrounded by loved ones at his bedside at the age of 83. Dean became an angel just one day before his beloved wife's birthday; they were able to celebrate in heaven together this year. Dean was born on October 14, 1933 in Langford, SD to Edward and Martena Atkinson. He met the...

Lillian Barnier

May 6, 2017

Lillian Barnier (nee Donahue) January 9, 1932 ~ May 6, 2017 She is preceded in death by her husband, Lester; sons, Joe, Phillip; granddaughter, Michelle Barnier. She is survived by her children, Don (Jo), Mike (Sherri), Sandy (Jeff) Gallagher, Peggy (Mike) Carpenter, Cindy Barnier, Nancy (Fred) Larson, Jenny; 14 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; sister, Doris Nelson; sister-in-law, Honey...

Gilbert Felt

May 2, 2017

Gilbert H. Felt, age 79 of Forest Lake, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2017. He is preceded in death by parents, Harry and Anette; daughter, Mindy and Debra. He is survived by loving sister, Sally; brothers, Mike and John; children, Tim, Terry, Mike, Jeff, Laurie , Penny, Colleen, Candy; grandchildren; great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, family and friends. A...

Thomas Dotseth

May 1, 2017

Thomas A. Dotseth, age 66 of East Bethel, MN, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on Monday, May 1, 2017. He was born on December 6, 1950 to Vern and Clara (Lingle) Dotseth in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Tom spent his career as a bricklayer. He is preceded in death by parents, Vern and Clara; brothers, David, and Ronald. Tom is...

Jack Johnson

Apr 30, 2017

Jack Johnson, age 81 of Minneapolis/St. Paul died Sunday, April 30, 2017. Jack proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He loved playing musical instruments and was member of several bands in the Twin Cities. He is survived by his friend, Ralph (Louise) L'Allier and their family; the VA Medical Staff, especially Darla Recht-Segelstrom; other family...

Patricia Michaels

Apr 28, 2017

Patricia "Patty" Louise Michaels, age 58, of Lino Lakes, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 28, 2017. Patty was very loved and will forever be missed by her daughter, Jolene Donahoe; son, Jeff (Jill) Michaels; their father, Duwyane Michaels; granddaughters, Tabitha Donahoe, Norah Michaels; mother, Helen Mann; sister, Carey Thompson; brother, Ed Mann; best friend, Rick Cook; "Pops", Duwyane Michaels,...

Beatrice Bloom

Apr 23, 2017

Beatrice "Bea" Bloom, age 101 of St. Paul, Minnesota passed away peacefully on April 23, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert; grandchildren, Earl J. Tourville, Paul Hickey; great grandson, Earl Tourville; daughters in law, Kay and Marie. Survived by sons, James Tourville, Roger (Roberta) Tourville, Richard ( Bonnie) Hickey; daughter, Cathy (Bill) Carlson; 16 grandchildren; 26...

Martelle Sherman

Apr 22, 2017

Martelle Sherman passed away at the age of 90 surrounded by her loving family. She will be missed by her children – Vickie (Tony), Gwen (Rick), Gayle, Dave (Diane), Keven and Michelle (Bryce), her grandchildren Christian, Amelia, Eric, Matthew, Sarah, Dana, Deanna, Mac, Jay and Jordyn and her 9 great grandchildren. Never to settle in one place too long, her...

Donald Thistlewood

Apr 21, 2017

Don Thistlewood age 96 of Forest Lake, MN passed away April 21, 2017. Survived by wife Joan, his children Denny (Ann), Darlene (Jim), Joy (Chuck), Kathy (Fel). 6 Grandchildren, 8 Great Grandchildren and many dear Friends. Please join us for an informal gathering to celebrate his life at the Forest Lake American Legion Post 225 (355 W. Broadway Ave) on...

Wenzel Croone

Apr 18, 2017

Wenzel A. Croone "Jim", founder and president of the Copas Fly Rod Company, passed away on April 18, 2017. Jim was born in Scandia, Minnesota on December 21, 1925. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Gloria, parents Raymond and Emma, brothers Carl, Loren and sister Eleanor. He is survived by nieces and nephews: Craig (Shelly) Croone; Brian...

Gordon Grubbs

Apr 17, 2017

Grubbs, Gordon "Gordy" Age 65 of Stacy, Minnesota, died on April 17, 2017 after battling cancer. Gordy proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was preceded in death by his parents; and wife, Kathy in 2010. Survived by children, Travis (Arianne), Misty Grubbs (John), Pat (Janet) Heinen; 9 grandchildren; brother, Norman; sister, Gloria Anderson; brother, Kenny; and...

Candice Eckert

Apr 16, 2017

Candice "Candie" Eckert, age 48, of Wyoming, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on April 16, 2017. Candie truly loved her family and was always a part of their lives. She was quick to make friends with her great sense of humor. She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Jean (Roy) Hill and beloved brother, Kevin Hill. Candie is...

Richard Soderstrom

Apr 11, 2017

Soderstrom, Richard "Dick" L., age 74, of Alexandria, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 11, 2017. Dick enjoyed spending time with family, fishing, hunting, and traveling. He began his career in trucking at Murphy Motor Freight and started his own business, Soderstrom Transfer in Sacred Heart, MN and continued in trucking at Lakeville Motor Express where he retired...

Ronald Meron

Apr 9, 2017

Ronald "Ron" Meron, 75, of Forest Lake, formerly Mounds View, passed away April 9, 2017 after battling COPD. Preceded in death by father, Emil; mother, Bea; brothers, Larry, Darrell and Duane. Survived by his wife of 48 years, Jan; brothers, Denny, Tom, Mike and sister, Rose; children, Jodie (Buddy), Jason (Shannon), Bobbie; grandchildren, Luke, Casi, Brandi, Brittani, Jake and Sam....

Franciszek Stec

Apr 8, 2017

Frank Stec, of South Bend, Indiana who was born October 9, 1926 passed away April 8, 2017. Private services will be held at a later date. Funeral Home: Mattson Funeral Home 343 North Shore Drive Forest Lake, MN US 55025 Previous Events Service Monday, April 17, 2017 Mattson Funeral Home

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