Obituaries

Jeffrey Hennen

Oct 7, 2015

Jeffrey Hennen, age 53 of Princeton passed away on October 7, 2015. He was a longtime employee of Grace-Lee Products. Preceded in death by grandparents, aunts and uncles. Survived by parents, Bud and Twink; siblings: Mary Anderson, Terry (Jerry) Agnitsch, Paul (Beth), Dan (Laurie), Colleen (John Medina), Ann, Fred (Kirsten), numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family. Mass of Christian...

Barbara Williams

Oct 6, 2015

Barbara Williams, age 80, formerly of Scandia, Minnesota, died Oct. 6, 2015. She is survived by sister, Janice (Russell) Johnson; nieces, Sue (Noel) Mehus and Karin (Allen) Senstad and nephew Gregg (Lynn) Johnson; 7 great nieces and nephews and 2 great-great nieces. Barb enjoyed family gatherings, watching the Twins, winning at bingo and visits with pets. Special thanks to the...

Louise Sentz

Oct 5, 2015

Louise M. Sentz age 83, formerly of Blaine, MN passed peacefully on October 5, 2015. Louise was born April 3, 1932 in New York City and moved to New Jersey at age 12. She is survived by her children, Chris Giancola, Sue Albrecht (Bill), Dave Zima and grandchildren Tony Giancola, Dan Giancola, Matt Albrecht and also by her beloved cats....

Mary Montzka

Oct 4, 2015

Mary Jean C. Montzka, age 83, of Forest Lake, died on October 4, 2015. She was born on September 23, 1932 to Stanley and Myrtle (Wilcox) Hult in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Mary Jean was a Nursing Alumnus of Bethel University. She was a volunteer camp and school nurse. Mary Jean taught private piano lessons and was a student of Gwen...

Cody Ostendorf

Oct 3, 2015

Cody Joseph Ostendorf was 24 years old. He was born to loving parents, Roland and Denise on January 13, 1991. Big brother Jesse (now 27), welcomed him with loving arms. The family was complete with younger sister Katlin (now 21), and the brother Jacob (now 19). Cody, with his co-workers Justin Haugtvedt and Keith Ayers, were missed at work on...

Gladys Worman

Oct 2, 2015

Gladys E. Worman passed away peacefully on October 2, 2015 at the age of 94 while residing at Birchwood Senior Care Center in Forest Lake, MN. Her lively spirit and generous heart will be greatly missed by family and friends. Gladys was born April 7th, 1921 near Crookston, MN to Anna and Clarence Worman. She attended Northwest School in Crookston...

Marge Vineski

Oct 1, 2015

Myrtle P. Vineski, age 81, of Little Canada, Minnesota, died peacefully on Thursday, October 1, 2015. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert. She is survived by her children, Christine Bachmeier, Carol Vineski, Kevin (Amy) Vineski, Bobby (Gail) Vineski; grandchildren, Rodney (Sarah) McCraine, Danielle Cluckey, David Michael Vineski; four great-grandchildren; brother, Melvin (Ceil) Schommer. Mass of Christian Burial...

Elizabeth Drechsel

Sep 30, 2015

Elizabeth Jane Drechsel, age 60, of Linwood Township, passed away on September 30, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on July 9, 1955 to Albert & Donna (Fischer) Drechsel in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. Preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her brother, Albert Jr.; sister, Ann; extended family and friends. Elizabeth had...

Arden Nelson

Sep 24, 2015

Arden W. Nelson, age 89, of Lino Lakes, Minnesota died September 24, 2015 at his home. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during WWII in the South Pacific. He was a homebuilder for many years and an avid pilot who built two airplanes. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Constance, parents, 3 brothers and...

June Husnik

Sep 22, 2015

June A. Husnik, age 91, Life Long Forest Lake Resident, died, Tuesday, September 22, 2015. June was born and raised in Centerville, Minnesota, the daughter of Joseph and Philomene (Cartier) Proulx. She was a loving, kind and giving woman, who always had a meal ready for anyone who stopped by. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Walter;...

Clifford Anderson

Sep 21, 2015

Age 91 of Woodbury, passed away on September 20, 2015. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Vernette; brother, Russell. Survived by loving wife of 64 years, Betty; son, Brent (Deb); grandchildren, Megan and Trevor; other relatives and friends. Memorial Service 1:00 p.m., Sunday, September 27, 2015 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Visitation Noon until the...

Jack Colburn

Sep 19, 2015

Age 71, of Linwood Twp., passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on September 19, 2015. Jack spent his career working at Tousley Ford. He had a love for the lake, cars, racing, and raising Hell. Preceded in death by parents, John Colburn, Audrey & Ed Asproth. He is survived by daughters, Michelle "Missy" (Benn) Thompson, Jenny "Kerm"; grandchildren, Lauren...

Teresa Cook

Sep 16, 2015

Teresa Lynn (McKnight)Cook, age 62, of Forest Lake, passed away on September 16, 2015 at United Hospital in St. Paul, due to 13+ years with Multiple Myeloma. She was born on March 22, 1953 in Rochester and graduated from mayo High School in 1971. Following graduation, she went on to Rochester Community College. Teresa married David John Cook on May...

Martha Axen

Sep 13, 2015

Martha E. Axen, age 74 of Wyoming, Minnesota, died peacefully Sunday, September 13, 2015 while surrounded by her loving family. She is preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Roselyn (Pavolini); husband, Donald; brothers, Gerald and Harold. She will be deeply missed by her children, Terry (Richard) Urbis, Michael (Tracy) Axen, Vickie (John) Bush; grandchildren, Keith, Kallie, Jessica (Joshua),...

Gerald Pletcher

Sep 12, 2015

Gerald "Jerry" Pletcher, age 72 of Wyoming, Minnesota died September 12, 2015. Private family services will be held. Funeral Home: Mattson Funeral Home 343 North Shore Drive Forest Lake, MN US 55025 Previous Events Service Thursday, October 8, 2015 Mattson Funeral Home

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Sharyn Fahey

Sep 11, 2015

Sharyn Jean Fahey, age 69 of Wyoming, Minnesota (formerly of Golf, IL.) died September 11, 2015. Sharyn will be remembered as a beloved sister by her seven siblings and as a loving aunt to her many nieces and nephews. Sharyn was a retired R.N. who worked much of her career at hospitals in the Twin Cities. She is preceded in...

"Peggy" Chester

Sep 10, 2015

"Peggy" Effie Chester, age 95, of Little Canada, passed away on September 10, 2015. Preceded in death by husbands, Elmer Chester, Sam Lewis; children, Ron, Marie, Morris; grandchildren, Jason, Kim, Trevor; daughter-in-law, Bonnie; brothers and sisters. She is survived by her sons, Darwin (Grace), Alex, Steven (Debbie); daughter-in-law, Marge; grandchildren; great grandchildren; and a great great granddaughter. Memorial Service 11:00...

Jorgi Hansen

Sep 8, 2015

Jorgi A. Hansen, age 46, of Ham Lake, died Tuesday, September 8, 2015. Jorgi was a loving mother and daughter. She is preceded in death by her father, Eugene. She is survived by her son, Kyle; mother, Jacqui; other family and friends. A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held from 1:00-3:00 p.m., Sunday, September 20, 2015 at VFW...

Einar Stromquist

Sep 7, 2015

Einar C. Stromquist, 92, of Lindstrom, MN, passed away on Labor Day. After a fall at home that involved severe internal cranial bleeding, he nevertheless rallied and spent a couple of weeks at the Parmly nursing facility in Chisago City before succumbing. He was the beloved father of daughter Tamara, of Sherwood, OR and son Tyrone, of Stacy, MN. His...

Gary Gorton

Sep 7, 2015

Gary J. Gorton, age 70, of Forest Lake, Minnesota; Dedicated Father, Papa, Brother and Friend, died while surrounded by his family following a battle with Melanoma on Monday, September 7, 2015. He graduated from the U of MN, served in the United States Air Force, and retired in 2004 following 30 years with the DNR. He is preceded in death...