Obituaries
Barbara Elrod
Aug 13, 2015
Barbara Jacqueline Brask Elrod, age 89 of North Branch formerly of Columbia Heights, MN, died peacefully on Thursday, August 13, 2015. Born on January 22, 1926, to Herbert and Ruth Brask, of Minneapolis, MN, Barbara was the fourth of eight children. Many of her childhood summers were spent with her family in Franconia or Dassel, MN. She graduated from Roosevelt...
Patricia McDonald
Aug 7, 2015
Patty (Brisbin) McDonald, age 64 of Woodbury, formerly of Duluth, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on August 7, 2015. Preceded in death by father, George Brisbin. She is survived by her children, Lori (Eric) Tryon, Steve Gustin; mom, Vernie Brisbin; grandchildren, Ella, Addie, Nolan; siblings, Rich (Sue), Ron (Carol), Deb Norman; several nieces and nephews; and many dear...
Travis Pfaff
Aug 2, 2015
Travis James Pfaff, 32, of Blaine, MN, son of Rick and Johanne Pfaff, died unexpectedly on Sunday, August 2nd. Travis was passionate about technology and a proud member of the U.S. Navy. Travis will be greatly missed by his parents; his brother, Jamison; partner, Charlene Kuhl and his beloved pup, Mr. Randi. Travis is preceded in death by his brother,...
Elaine Hamre
Aug 1, 2015
Elaine K Hamre (LaBree) Age 79, formerly of Brooklyn Center and Plymouth. Passed away on 8/1/2015. Preceded in death by husband Gerald "Jerry" Hamre; sisters, Toni (Babe) Baxter, Rebecca LaBree Mattei and parents Lawrence LaBree and Marie Bosio. Survived by children, Mark Hamre, Lori (Keith) Matuska and Jodi (Brian) Elliott. Grandchildren, Eric Hamre, Michael Matuska, Nikki Elliott and Max Hamre;...
Robert Smith
Jul 31, 2015
Robert Smith, age 65 of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota died July 31, 2015. He is survived by his brothers David (Nan) Smith and Thomas (Donna) Smith, several nieces, nephews and other extended family and friends. Services are pending at this time. Funeral Home: Mattson Funeral Home 343 North Shore Drive Forest Lake, MN US 55025 Previous Events Visitation Tuesday,...
Leland Harris
Jul 31, 2015
Leland "Lee" Harris, age 82 of Wyoming, passed away on July 31, 2015, after a lengthy illness. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Sharon Lakso. Survived by Jean, his bride of 58 years; daughters, Lynn (Craig) Wilda, Lisa Harris; granddaughter, Erin (Matt) Zilles; sister, Virginia (Harold) Larsen; the Wilda sons; brother-in-law, Sam (Correna) Burton; sister-in-law, Sally (Bruce) Borresen many nieces,...
Richard Lang
Jul 27, 2015
Richard P. Lang, age 90 of Forest Lake, passed peacefully in his sleep on July 27, 2015, after a lengthy illness. Preceded in death by wife, Lorraine; daughter, Darlene Gogerty; siblings, Doris Dorriot, Virginia Larae, Howard, Robert and Donald Lang. Survived by children, Nancy (Clay) Zimmerman, Sherry (Myron) Organ, Ronald Lang; 9 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; siblings, James (Butch), William,...
James Parenteau
Jul 26, 2015
James Parenteau, age 76, of Columbus, died on July 27, 2015. Preceded in death by son, Joseph; and brother, Steve. He is survived by Bonnie, his wife of 46 years; son, Andy; grandchildren, Cody Parenteau, Breanna Miller; siblings, Jerry (Darlene), Paul (Diane), Tom (Janet), Mary Kay, Chuck, Danny; numerous nieces and nephews; and beloved dog, Kitty. Jim was a U.S....
Dennis Metzger
Jul 24, 2015
Dennis W. Metzger, age 76 of Ottertail (16 years) and Scandia (23 years), died suddenly on July 24, 2015. Born Oct. 15, 1938 in Becker, MN to Lorenz and Gertrude Metzger. Preceded in death by parents; and wife, Kathy. Denny is survived by children, Jan (Joe) Schwartz, Gary (Katie); grandchildren, Jennifer Neumann (Dan Schifsky), David (Sam) Neumann, Karissa; great grandchildren,...
Michael Harnetty
Jul 19, 2015
Michael C. Harnetty, age 70, of Scandia passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on July 19, 2015 at 12:30 pm. Michael was born to Clarence and Jeannette Harnetty in Zanesville, Ohio. He graduated from Ohio State University and earned a degree in Agriculture Science. He first worked at Monsanto Corporation where he met Monique, the mother of his...
Gordon Hicks Sr
Jul 17, 2015
Gordon E. Hicks Sr., born September 24, 1940 in the Township of Verona, Minnesota, died in his Ramsey, Minnesota home, surrounded by his friends and family on Friday, July 17, 2015. Gordon was preceded in death by father, Charles Hicks; mother and step-father, Florence and Harold Nelson; son, Gordon Hicks Jr.; son-in-law, Troy Jensen; grandson, Nathan Jensen; siblings, Joan (Floyd...
Bill Juen
Jul 15, 2015
Bill Juen, age 72 of Baldwin/Woodville, Wisconsin, passed away after a long battle with cancer with his family at bedside. Bill was a dairy farmer for many years and in his last years, he enjoyed raising Alpacas. He is preceded in death by his brother, Greg. He is survived by his wife, Connie of 48 ½ years; Son, Randy (Jen)...
Phillip Bobeck
Jul 15, 2015
Phillip C. Bobeck, age 90, of Forest Lake, MN, died, Wednesday, July 15, 2015 while surrounded by his family. He is preceded in death by his mother, Agatha; wife, Violet; son, Carl; grandson, Todd Tiedemann; brother, Alex. He is survived by his daughters, Phyllis Tiedemann; Renee Aronson; son, Brad (Eva) Bobeck; daughter-in-law, Robin Bobeck; nine grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; brother, John...
Walter Marier
Jul 14, 2015
Walter R. Marier, age 76 of Forest Lake, died Tuesday, July 15, 2015. Walter was born August 3, 1938 in Centerville, Minnesota, the son of Joseph and Louise (Marcotte) Marier. He worked for many years in Forest Lake, most recently as a personal assistant at The Forest Laker. In addition to The Forest Laker he worked at the American Legion...
Mary Cardey
Jul 13, 2015
Mary Lillybelle Cardey(Munsterteiger) age 88, born Oct. 22, 1926, passed away peacefully on July 13 at Fairview Hospital, Wyoming MN. Preceded in death by her husband, Norman; her parents, John and Lillian; siblings Ron, Don, and Leona (Jovanavich). She is survived by her children, Gregory (Lynette) Cardey and Lucinda Stone (Wayne Peterson) (ex-husband Ken); and by siblings, Lorraine Rentz, Connie...
Terrance Lofboom
Jul 12, 2015
Terrance D. "Terry" Lofboom Beloved Father, Son and Brother Terry lost a courageous 5 year battle with cancer on July 12, 2015. Preceded in death by grandparents, Elof and Olive Lofboom; great grandmother, Olga Hawkinson. Survived by daughter, Elizabeth Andrews; parents, Dennis & Nola Lofboom; siblings, Deborah (John) McGivern, Daniel (Joan) Lofboom; aunts, Janice (Jim Saari) Lofboom, Cheryl Bistodeau; uncles,...
Kodi Nelson
Jul 11, 2015
Kodi Dre' Nelson, age 17, of Forest Lake, died unexpectedly on July 11, 2015. He is preceded in death by his father, David Nelson. He is survived by his parents, Brenda Wilcox, Terri Nelson; step-dad, Matt Peka; siblings, Kassandra Nelson, Memphis and Noah Holmgren, Nicholas Peka; grandmothers, Joyce Webb, Debbi Nelson; great-grandmother, Donna Nelson; special cousin, Tracy Wilcox; many aunts,...
Vicki Gardner
Jul 6, 2015
Vicki Gardner, age 62 of Coon Rapids, died Monday, July 6, 2015. Vicki was born on May 25, 1953, in Minneapolis, Minnesota the daughter of John and Vera (Mattson) Gardner. She graduated from Richfield High School Class of 1971 and went on to further her education, graduating with a Master's Degree in Nursing. She worked for North Memorial Hospital for...
Lucille Ersfeld
Jul 5, 2015
Lucille Ersfeld (Houle) age 95, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, entered eternal life July 5, 2015 in Forest Lake, MN. The first daughter of Harry and Anna (Bernier) Houle. Lucille was married January 6, 1942 at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Forest Lake, MN to Thomas J. Ersfeld. A life-long member of St. Peter, she began playing the organ...
Dorothy Poundstone
Jul 4, 2015
Dorothy L. Poundstone, age 96 of Blaine; formerly of Coon Lake Beach and Lino Lakes, died, Saturday, July 4, 2015. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband of 72 years, Robert; daughter, LaVonne Dix; son, LeRoy; eight siblings. She will be deeply missed by her beloved children, Larry (Dolly), Linda Wood, Lila (Mark) O'Brien; ten grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren;...
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