Laurie Martin

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Laurie Martin, age 57, of North Branch, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2020.  She is preceded in death by father, Harlan Ruud; and brother, Gerald Ruud.  She is survived by mother, Pat; children, Jim, T.J., siblings, Kathy Hoff, Pam (Michael) Burt; grandchildren, Archer, Iliana, Shawn, Finn; significant other, Wayne Forsythe; four legged friend, Chip; nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

A celebration of Laurie’s life will be held at 12:00 p.m., on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake.  The family will be greeting friends one hour prior to the service.