Obituaries
Wiley Smith
Feb 15, 2017
Wiley K. Smith, age 80, of Lino Lakes, died on February 15, 2017 after a brief battle. Wiley had served in the U.S. Air Force and was a Research Scientist for 3M, prior to retiring. He was a model train enthusiast and enjoyed cars, motorcycles, and flying. Wiley also liked antiquing, garage sales, and birds of all kinds. Preceded in...
Dorothy Connor
Feb 15, 2017
Dorothy A. Connor Age 72 of Eden Prairie, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family and her loving husband David, on February 15, 2017. Born to Daniel and Frieda Kloos, at home in Grant County, MN. She attended Herman High School and graduated in 1962. She is preceded in death by parents; brother, Larry Kloos, Vernie Kloos, and Donny Kloos....
Nancy Schak
Feb 14, 2017
Nancy Ellen Schak, age 74, of Forest Lake, passed away unexpectedly on February 14th, 2017 in Mesa, Arizona. She was born on March 21, 1942 to Art and Dorothy (Barton) Grindland in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents; and loving husband David J. Schak. She is survived by her children, Larry (Denise), Christine (Ed), Ken...
June Koester
Feb 14, 2017
June G. Koester, age 92, longtime resident of Forest Lake, MN, Entered her eternal home on February 14, 2017. Preceded in death by husband, George "Sonny" Koester; parents, Amil and Blanche Baker; sister, Bonnie Johnson; and brother, Kenneth Baker. Survived by loving children, Michael (Colleen) Koester, Becky Jo Best, Kim Koester, Heidi (Anthony) Bennett; 8 Grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; sister...
LaJean Anderson
Feb 14, 2017
La Jean Marie Anderson (Arme) died suddenly at 02:50 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, from complications of pancreatitis. Jean was a fiery woman with a love for horses and a passion for adventure. She was an avid fisher who loved to sit by the water for hours and she enjoyed watching all types of movies with her family. It was...
Darrel Pearson
Feb 12, 2017
Darrel Neal Pearson, age 85, of Cedar, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2017. After honorably serving in the U.S. Army, Darrel attended Dunwoody Institute and had a 40 year career as an electrician. He loved Jesus, fishing, hunting, and his family. Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 54 years, Helen Marie; parents, Al and Blanche Pearson. Survived...
Cora Boehm
Feb 12, 2017
Boehm, Cora I. Age 95, born in Portland, Oregon, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents, Josephine and Josiah Batson; stepfather, Jacob Goebel; former husband, Maurice; son, Robert; sister, Margaret DuCharme. She is survived children, Gregory, Patricia Tietz, Linda (Harry) Haluptzok, Kathleen (Steven) LeVesseur, Mary (Mark) Pogreba, Berta; 8 grandchildren; 13 great...
Lavonne Alford
Feb 9, 2017
Lavonne Matilda Alford, age 87, of Chisago City, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2017. She was born on November 5, 1929 to John and Matilda (Valrath) Steffens in Fairmount, North Dakota. Preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Daniel. She is survived by her sons, Steve, Mark, John (Denyce); 6 grandchildren; sister, Helen Fundom; brothers, Jerome (Katherine) Steffens,...
Thomas Reed
Feb 7, 2017
Thomas P. Reed Age 62, of Linwood Lake, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ken and Iva; son, Matthew; and nephew, Timmy. He is survived by wife, Sharen; son, Jason; daughter, Sarah; grandchildren, Jordan, Meghan, Emma, Branden; stepfather, Dick; sister, Roxy; twin sister, Patty; brothers, John, and Dickie; and the garage...
Michael Monte
Feb 5, 2017
Michael F. Monte, age 49 of Braham, Minnesota, found peace and redemption in the loving arms of Jesus on February 5, 2017. He was the former pastor of Radisson Road Baptist Church in Ham Lake, formerly known as Calvary Baptist Church in Robbinsdale. He is survived by his loving wife, Susan of 24 years and their daughter, GraceAnne; foster son,...
Roger Bergman
Feb 3, 2017
Roger H. Bergman Age 85, of Scandia, passed away on February 3, 2017, while surrounded by family. He is preceded in death by his parents; sister; and son, Karl. He is survived by wife, Jane; sons, Paul, Joel; daughters, Christine, Heidi; granddaughters, Erica (John) Martin, Megan Carney; and great grandson, Xavier King. Funeral Home: Mattson Funeral Home 343 North Shore...
Sandra Graber
Feb 1, 2017
Sandra Jean Graber, age 70, of Forest Lake, passed away suddenly on Feb. 1, 2017. Preceded in death by husband, Dave; parents, Merrill & Olive Woods. Survived by children, Troy, April (David), Tina (Sean), Adam (Susan), John (Sonya), Lance (Corrie), Dixie, Mark (Nadya), Garner (Jennifer); 21 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; brothers, Ronald (Joan), Henry (Marie); and several nieces and nephews....
Kathryn Erickson
Jan 30, 2017
Kathryn Erickson, age 82, of Alexandria, passed away January 30, 2017. Prior to retiring, Kathryn had been an LPN at Douglas County Hospital. She was a gifted flower gardener with beautiful gardens. Kathryn had a heart for missions. She, along with friends at the Senior Center, made many Dresses for Africa and quilts for local ministry. She also made hats...
Elizabeth Pastohr
Jan 21, 2017
Elizabeth Mae Pastohr, Age 73, of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family on January 21, 2017. She is survived by her children, Rick (Rachel) Gierke, Karin Gierke, Bill Gierke, Cindi (Daren) Johnson; grandchildren, Elena, Sam, Anna, and Jacob Gierke, Kenah and Brady Johnson; sister, Diane (Paul) Myers. Funeral Services 1:00 p.m., Monday, January 23,...
Martha Vaerst
Jan 20, 2017
Martha Vaerst, age 104, of Park Rapids, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2017. She was born on February 27, 1912 in Portland, Oregon to Ralph and Cora Wade. In 1914 the family moved to Park Rapids, Minnesota. Martha graduated from the Park Rapids High School and the Teacher Training Department. The following two years she taught in a rural...
Patricia Lanahan
Jan 19, 2017
Patricia (she preferred Pat) was born on a record hot day in August and in her childhood home. She grew up the 3rd child of 5 to Clarence and Elizabeth Greising. (pronounced Grizing). She was very proud of her father, who was the founder of "Pee Wee" baseball and managed the St. Paul parks system on the east side, and...
Patricia Berry
Jan 18, 2017
Funeral Home: Mattson Funeral Home 343 North Shore Drive Forest Lake, MN US 55025
Carol Westemeier
Jan 17, 2017
Carol Annette Westemeier, 51, passed away on January 17, 2017 after a courageous battle with melanoma. She was born on August 15, 1965 to Richard Allen Bentley and Beverly Ann Kreyer in Rochester, MN. Carol was educated in Lake City, MN and moved to Rochester, MN after graduation. She married Darrin John Westemeier on June 26, 1987. They raised three...
Raymond Daninger
Jan 16, 2017
Raymond J. Daninger, age 81 of Forest Lake, died peacefully while surrounded by his family on Monday, January 16, 2017. Ray was born September 23, 1935 in Forest Lake, Minnesota the son of Rudolph and Ann (Kimmes) Daninger. He graduated from Forest Lake High School, Class of 1953 and went on the further his education at Saint Cloud State. His...
Peter Bergstedt
Jan 12, 2017
Peter Henry Bergstedt, age 71, of Chisago City, MN passed away on January 12, 2017 at Parmly LifePointes, a care facility in Chisago City. He was born on August 1, 1945 in Duluth, MN to Sakrie and Aili Bergstedt. He grew up in Esko and graduated from Esko High School in 1963. Peter attended the University of Minnesota Duluth and...
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