Obituaries

Dorothy Holmquist

Jun 20, 2017

Dorothy Anna Holmquist passed away peacefully on June 20, 2017. Dorothy was born January 9, 1931 in Cedar, Minnesota to Roland and Flora (Pontius) Kable. Dorothy grew up in the Cedar area on the family farm and graduated from St. Francis High School in 1948. Upon graduating from St. Francis HS, Dorothy worked for Nash Finch Company, an insurance company...

Lee Beaudette

Jun 17, 2017

Beaudette, Lee 1/22/1942-6/17/2017 A man of mischief and humor, family and love, compassion and strength. Lee kept his dignity to his last breath. He leaves Barb, his wife of 55 years; sons Brett, Curt & Kent; 9 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. Memorial on Saturday, July 8, 11 am -1 pm, Mattson Funeral Home, 343 N Shore Dr., Forest Lake, MN...

Shirley Donohue

Jun 14, 2017

Shirley Ellen (Hildebrandt) Donohue, Beloved Mom and Grandma, age 94, of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully with family by her side on June 14, 2017. Shirley proudly served as a nurse in the U.S. Army during WWII. She was preceded in death by her husband, Patrick; and son, John. She is survived by her children, Stephen (Sandra), Mary, Catherine; grandchildren,...

Shelia Proulx

Jun 12, 2017

Shelia A. Proulx, age 69 of Columbus, left this world peacefully on Monday, June 12, 2017 following a determined yet graceful fight with cancer. Shelia was born March 7, 1948 in Asheville, North Carolina, (in the beautiful Smokey Mountains) the daughter of Willis and Margaret Rogers. She was united in marriage to Lee Proulx on June 26, 1968 in Chisago...

Susan Friel

Jun 11, 2017

Susan Marie Friel, age 53, passed away on June 11, 2017, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on October 1, 1963 to Michael and Geraldine (Evanoff) Friel in St. Paul, Minnesota. Susan was preceded in death by her father, Michael. She is survived by her mother, Gerri; son, Jeremy; brother, Joe; and 2 granddaughters, Emma, and Isabelle....

Richard Tibbetts

Jun 10, 2017

Richard "Dick" Tibbetts, age 72, of Scandia, died unexpectedly on June 10, 2017. Dick proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. His career was spent as a carpenter in heavy construction, and was a member of St. Paul Carpenter's Local 322. Preceded in death by his son, Neil; brothers, sister, parents, parents-in-law; and sister-in-law. He is survived...

Marian Tuominen

Jun 6, 2017

Marian Carol (Olson) Tuominen passed away on June 6, 2017 at Meadows on Fairview in Wyoming, MN at 84 years of age. She was born in Center City, MN on August 12, 1932 to parents Mamie and Russel Olson. She had 4 siblings, grew up in Shafer, MN, attended Shafer School, then Chi-Hi high school in Lindstrom. Marian married Jerry...

Sandra Palo

Jun 2, 2017

Sandra L. Palo (Anderson), was born on March 26, 1944 in Duluth, Minnesota to Wesley and Noelle (Churchill) Anderson, growing up as the quintessential tomboy. She graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1962. Two weeks after graduating, she began an administrative job with St. Louis County Public Works Department, where she remained until her retirement in 2004. On August...

Wilma Anderson

May 30, 2017

Wilma Helen Anderson, 90, of Laguna Woods, California, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2017.  She joins her beloved husband Roy Anderson who shared a life devoted to their family, friends and serving God through their ministry.  Wilma was born in Iowa and as a teenager dedicated her life to becoming a missionary.  She attended Minnesota Bible College where...

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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Service 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,...