Obituaries

Oct 31, 2016

Christine Marie Christensen, age 64, of Buckeye, AZ, formerly of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 31, 2016, after a ten year battle with cancer. She is preceded in death by parents, Leo and Audrey Hingos; and son, Jeff. She is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Dale; sons, Jason of Brooklyn Center; Brian (Jenny) of...

Oct 26, 2016

Logan Arthur Grant Jr., age 87 of Waterloo, Iowa; formerly of Wyoming, Minnesota, died peacefully at home while surrounded by his family on Wednesday, October 26, 2016. Logan was born June 16, 1929 in Anoka County, Minnesota the son of Logan Arthur Sr. and Nelly (Jefferson) Grant. He graduated from Forest Lake High School and the University of Minnesota before...

Oct 21, 2016

Margretta Ann "Toodie" Knutson (Ramaley), age 94 of Forest Lake, was greeted in Heaven by her beloved Alton on Friday, October 21, 2016. She was born in St. Paul on April 29, 1922 and was a 1943 graduate of the Fairview School of Nursing. Her love for nursing and missions guided her throughout her life. It was while working at...

Oct 12, 2016

Wayne R. Wolf, age 80, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died, Wednesday, October 12, 2016. He was employed for 33 years as a production engineer with Unisys. Wayne will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather. He was always a nice man, who was often complimented as such. He enjoyed fixing and putzing and was a general "tinkerer of...

Oct 6, 2016

Shirley J. Johnson, age 86, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died, Thursday, October 06, 2016. Shirley was an active volunteer at Family Pathways, Forest Lake for over ten years. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Kenneth; four siblings. She is survived by her children, Tonnia (Neil) White, Terry (Ann) Johnson; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be...

Oct 5, 2016

Douglas O. Nielsen, age 87, of Shoreview, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2016. Douglas proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He worked as a court reporter for the State of Iowa for many years. He is survived by his wife, Harriet and extended family. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, October...

Sep 30, 2016

JoAnn Ness Age 79, Of Cedar, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 30, 2016. JoAnn was born on January 21, 1937 to Roy and Ethel Murphy, in Rochester, MN. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Vernon; five siblings; and one daughter. She is survived by children, Debbie, Kay (Ron), Charlie (Diane), Jeffery, Michael (Cheryl), Michelle; eleven grandchildren;...

Sep 30, 2016

Joseph R. Wishy, age 81, of Lindstrom, formerly of Bloomington. Passed away peacefully on September 30, 2016 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Preceded in death by parents, Joseph & Mathilda. He is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Carolyn; children, Kevin (Pat), Craig (Teri Jo), Kelly Coutier (Chris); grandchildren, Joe (Kellie), Ryan, Brianna, Forrest, Rosemarie, Brooke,...

Sep 30, 2016

Tony Dean Bjorklund, age 50, of Blaine, died in a car accident coming home from work on Friday, September 30, 2016. Survived by children, Brittany Sue, Christopher, Cheyenne and their mother, Susan Sandberg; beloved grandson, Jayden; father Ron (Gail); mother, Jan Tanner; sisters, Tamy, Terri (Dan) Holt and their children, Misti and Nat; Tessa (Luis) Donato and their children, Collin,...

Sep 28, 2016

Peters, Shirley L. Age 91 of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2016. She is preceded in death by husband, Sherman. She is survived by her sister, Mary Brimberry; children, Kurt (Julie), Karl (Teri), Karen, Kermit; six grandchildren; one great grandchild, and many nieces and nephews. Shirley grew up on St. Paul's east side, graduating from Johnson High...

Sep 24, 2016

Broooks Beebe, age 86, of Mahtomedi. Passed away peacefully on September 24, 2016. Preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie. Survived by son, Scott (Pat); daughters, Terri (Dino) Tsamasfyros, Sally (Bob) Boullianne; 8 grandchildren; and 5 great grandchildren. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 1, 2016 with Memorial Service following at 11:00 a.m., at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church in...

Sep 24, 2016

James H. Richter, age 80, of New Ulm, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2016. He was born on March 8, 1936 to Alex and Loretta (Brueske) Richter in New Ulm. Jim was a longtime employee of Honeywell and served in the United States Army. Jim is preceded in death by his parents, Alex and Loretta; and brother, Alex Jr....

Sep 23, 2016

Marlene C. Robinson, age 74, lifelong resident of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died following a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by her family on Friday, September 23, 2016. Marlene enjoyed reading, working on puzzles, having a great cup of coffee and a cigarette, but above all she cherished time spent with her family. She is preceded in death by her parents,...

Sep 23, 2016

Luann Thacker, age 60, of Forest Lake, Minnesota passed away on September 23, 2016. According to her wishes, a private service will be held. Funeral Home: Mattson Funeral Home 343 North Shore Drive Forest Lake, MN US 55025 Previous Events Visitation Saturday, October 8, 2016 Mattson Funeral Home

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Sep 23, 2016

Irene Beatrice Kirby, age 93, of East Bethel, Minnesota, formerly of Northeast Minneapolis, passed away Friday, September 23, 2016. She is preceded in death by her parents, Hegge and Amanda Engebretson; husband, Harry Kirby; son, Alan Kirby; step-daughter, MaryLou Kirby; siblings, Alwood, Elvina, Dorothy. She is survived by daughter, LeighAnn (Andy) Zinken; daughter-in-law, Zandra Kirby; step-son, Donald Kirby; seven grandchildren,...

Sep 21, 2016

Ralph Gatzow, age 91, of Forest Lake, Minnesota passed peacefully on September 21, 2016. Ralph was born and raised on the family farm in Wyoming, Minnesota. He owned and operated Suburban Taping Service working in and around the Forest Lake / Wyoming area for over 50 years. His passions were vegetable gardening, Polka dancing, traveling, fishing, goose and duck hunting....

Sep 19, 2016

James Jerome Hovatter, 95, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2016, in Chisago City, Minnesota. Jim was born on March 12, 1921, in Cumberland, Maryland. He attended St. Mary's School in Cumberland from 1st through 12th grade. ¬ After graduating high school, he moved to Washington, D.C, working at the Navy Ammunition Yard. Jim was accepted...

Sep 19, 2016

LaVayne Ralph Dupslaff, age 76 of Forest Lake, formerly of Scandia, passed away on September 19, 2016, with family near, after a long battle with Parkinson's. Preceded in death by parents, Ralph and Lorraine. He is survived by his wife, Jean; sons, Clint (Chris), Scott; daughters, Rachel (Jim) Willcocks, Sara (Jeff) Young; grandchildren, Lisa (Corey), Paul, Greta, Eli, Nicholas, and...

Sep 17, 2016

Jean Evelyn Miller, age 87, of Mounds View, formerly of Scandia, peacefully slipped into the arms of Our Lord on September 17, 2016. Jean had served as Deaconess in the Lutheran Church. She had taught 2nd grade for over thirty years. An independent woman, she loved to travel the World with her friends. She was also a member of the...

Sep 13, 2016

Alton Knutson, age 94, passed away peacefully on 9-13-2016 with Toodie, his loving wife of 73 years, by his side. Born in Fosston, he was a "Minnesota farm boy, called by God." It was a joint calling to missions that brought them together. Alton and Toodie (Margretta Ramaley) were married on September 17, 1943 and worked side by side to...