Obituaries
Viola Hearle
Nov 3, 2013
Viola J. Hearle, age 91, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2013. Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 9, 2013 at Wyoming United Methodist Church, 5459 Viking Boulevard, Wyoming. The family will greet friends one hour prior to service at church. Funeral Home: Mattson Funeral Home 343 North Shore Drive Forest Lake, MN US 55025 Previous...
Norma Carlson
Nov 2, 2013
Norma E. Carlson, age 86, of Chisago City, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2013. Norma was born on August 7, 1927 in Syracuse, New York, the daughter of Claude and Gertrude Beyea. Norma was preceded in death by her sisters, Myrl Beish and Carol Beyea and her son, Marc Joseph Shampo. Norma is survived by her daughter, Teresa...
Gerald Person
Nov 1, 2013
Gerald A. Person, age 85, of Forest Lake, passed away on November 1, 2013. Jerry was born on February 9, 1928 in St. Paul, Minnesota, the son of Frank and Anna Person. Jerry was a Veteran of the United States Army, serving his country from 1954-1956. Jerry was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Kathleen of 45 years; his...
Kathleen Wagstrom
Oct 24, 2013
Kathleen A. Wagstrom, age 73 of Minneapolis, died Thursday, October 24, 2013. Kathleen was a loving and devoted mother, who will be deeply missed. She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Walborg Cornelius; sister, Barbara. She is survived by her children, Elizabeth (Chris) Gehling, Jon (DiAnna) Wagstrom, Ingrid (Len Schwan), Eric (Shannon) Wagstrom; many grandchildren; one great...
June Thoen
Oct 23, 2013
June M. Thoen, age 72 of East Bethel, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at Ecumen North Branch, Minnesota. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Janfry "Bruce". June is survived by her son, John Thoen; daughter, Misty Thoen; three grandchildren; two great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Memorial Services for June will be held at...
Janice Stewart
Oct 23, 2013
Janice A. Stewart, age 73 of Forest Lake, formerly of Proctor, Minnesota, died Wednesday, October 23, 2013 following a brief illness. Jan was born December 9, 1939 in Cloquet, Minnesota, the daughter of Alven and Agnes (Harms) Wedlund. She graduated from Proctor High School, Class of 1957. She was united in marriage to Thomas Stewart on July 9, 1960. They...
Judith Wilkinson
Oct 20, 2013
Judith Pearl Wilkinson, age 95, of Hugo, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 20, 2013. Judy was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 55 years, Clifford L. Wilkinson; one daughter, Judy Wilkinson; one grandson; one great granddaughter; three brothers and one sister. Judy is survived by her son, Sheldon Wilkinson; her three daughters, Colleen (Peter)...
Craig Andersen
Oct 17, 2013
Craig G. Andersen, age 73, passed away on October 17, 2013 after a courageous battle with lymphoma. Craig is survived by his loving wife, Elaine; his children, Randy, Linda and Mark; eight grandchildren; four great grandchildren and his brother, Douglas. Craig was a respected architect and in his later years, he was an architectural consultant and a member of the...
Robert Johnson
Oct 15, 2013
Robert A. Johnson, age 86, of Scandia, Minnesota, died, peacefully on Tuesday, October 15, 2013. He is preceded in death by his parents, Victor and Mary; wife, June Johnson; siblings, Howard, Milton, Marvin, LaVerne, Arnold, Paul, Donna Houle. He is survived by his children, Scott Johnson, Shelley (Mark) McShannon, Kent Johnson; beloved grandchildren, Joelle Marier, Christine Marier, Daniel Johnson, Madyson...
Jean Smith
Oct 15, 2013
Jean P. Smith, age 98, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, formerly of Chicago, Illinois, died, peacefully, Tuesday, October 15, 2013. Jean was born, April 19, 1915 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Alexander and Olga Pemenko. She lived most of her life in the Chicago area, before relocating throughout the country with her daughter and son. Jean loved traveling and most...
Robert Sonmor
Oct 15, 2013
Robert E. Sonmor, age 72, of Pine City, formerly of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 15, 2013. Bob had a love for telling stories and jokes, using his talent to make people laugh and brighten their day. He had a way of including everyone in everything he did, making sure they felt special in...
Michael Bingham
Oct 14, 2013
Michael L. Bingham, age 62, of Forest Lake, Minnesota passed away on Monday, October 14, 2013. Michael was born August 24, 1951 to Harold and Delores (Paulbeck) Bingham in St. Paul, Minnesota. He is survived by loving wife, Sharon of 40 years; children, Ken, Sheri, Chris, Kelly, Kim; nine grandchildren; three great grandchildren; brother, Mark; aunt, Gerri. Family and Friends...
Alice Johnson
Oct 12, 2013
Alice Ann Johnson, age 59, of Waverly, Tennessee, formerly of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died Saturday, October 12, 2013 at her home. Alice was a graduate of Forest Lake High School, class of 1972. Alice was a devoted Army Mom. She was a member of Friendship World Outreach and enjoyed doing arts and crafts, painting and knitting. She is preceded in...
Kelley Fitzgerald
Oct 10, 2013
Kelley A. Fitzgerald, age 50, of North Branch, Minnesota; formerly of Amelia, Ohio, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 10, 2013. Kelley and her husband, Jerry, moved from Ohio in 2004 and made their home in Minnesota. Kelley enjoyed spending time in Duluth, where she could kayak on the shores of Lake Superior, snowshoe throughout the woods or just be in...
Mary Erickson
Oct 8, 2013
Mary C. Erickson, age 84, of Marine on St. Croix, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, October 8, 2013. Mary was born on August 22, 1929 in Minneapolis, MN to her parents, Ralph and Mildred Strom. Mary was a beloved wife, mother, grandma and great grandma. Among the love she shared for her family and spending time...
Michelle Kaiser
Oct 8, 2013
Michelle Mary Kaiser Mother and daughter together again Age 51 Born on October 19, 1961. Passed away on October 8, 2013. Michelle was the proud mother of her son PFC Marine Corps David Clinton Lee Olson. She is survived by her son, David Olson; her father, Ambrose Kaiser; her brothers, Mike, Greg and John Kaiser; her sisters, Cheryl Peterson and...
Chester Parrish
Oct 6, 2013
Chester B. Parrish, age 92, died on October 6, 2013 in North Branch. Born in Duluth, MN, to Mabel (née Sanford) and John Parrish. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII in the Pacific Theater. He married Dorothy Beasley and together they farmed for many years in Rush City and then owned and operated "Chet's Service and Repair" in...
Arlynn Christenson
Oct 2, 2013
Arlynn "A.C." Christenson, age 76, of Linwood Township, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 2, 2013 with his family by his side. A.C. was born on January 28, 1937 in Evansville, Minnesota to his parents, Arlie and Amy Christenson. He graduated from Battle Lake High School in Battle Lake, Minnesota in 1955. A.C. served in the United States Army from...
Harry Jensen
Sep 26, 2013
Harry P. Jensen, age 85, of Forest Lake, died peacefully on Thursday, September 26, 2013 with his family by his side. He is preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Lucille; wife, Twylah; brothers, Dale and Kermit; brother-in-law, Al Watten; sister-in-law, Janet Jensen. He is survived by his son, Steve (Barb) Jensen; grandson, Nick Jensen; siblings, Art (Joann) Jensen,...
Carol Preisler
Sep 25, 2013
Carol J. Preisler, age 80, of Forest Lake, Minnesota passed away in the loving arms of her daughters Jody and Wendy on Wednesday, September 25, 2013. She is preceded in death by her parents, Vera and Ellis Bloom; her son, Scott and her beloved husband, best friend and soul mate, Ted R. Preisler. Carol grew up in the Chisago City,...
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