Mary Waataja

Mary A. Waataja, age 75, of Columbus, died Monday, April 20, 2015 following a determined battle with Lung Cancer. Mary worked at Columbus Elementary School for over 20 years. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lyle and Marion (Knutson) Luke; husband, Carl. She is survived by her children, Vicki (Scott) Weber, Marcee (Brian) Kopp, Ron (Sue) Waataja; six grandchildren, Jessica, Allison, Brad, Lindsay, Brenden, Rachel; three great-grandchildren, Naomi, Noelle, Natalie; siblings, Ila (Jerry) Newville, Jan (Nancy) Luke, Jay Luke; Becky (Mike) Kimberly; other family and friends. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at Faith Lutheran Church, 886 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. The family will greet friends and family from 4:00-7:00 p.m., Monday at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake and one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment at Scandinavian Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to the American Cancer Society.



Funeral Home: Mattson Funeral Home 343 North Shore Drive Forest Lake, MN US 55025

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Monday, April 27, 2015
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Tuesday, April 28, 2015
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Tuesday, April 28, 2015
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