Obituaries

Mildred Rioux

Mar 15, 2013

Mildred N. Rioux, age 94 , lifetime Forest Lake resident. Mildred was born and raised in Forest Lake, Minnesota, the daughter of Carl and Martha (Rumby) Engquist. She was a lifetime member of Faith Lutheran Church, where she participated in the choir for many years. She was also a member of the Columbus Senior Center. Died peacefully on Friday, March...

Dustin Berg

Mar 14, 2013

Dustin Berg (Tschetter), age 22, of Forest Lake, passed away unexpectedly on March 14, 2013. Dustin was born on August 7, 1990 and lived in the Fargo-Moorhead area until he moved to Forest Lake in 1994. He began his educational journey at Forest Lake Elementary and was a proud graduate of the Forest Lake High School Class of 2009. Dustin...

James Reilly

Mar 5, 2013

James E. Reilly, age 65 of Scandia, died suddenly on Tuesday, March 5, 2013. Jim is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Hazel Reilly. He will be dearly missed by his beloved wife, Sue; devoted children, Jason (Krista) Botterill, Jenna Botterill; grandson, Jack Botterill; siblings, Tom (Dee) Reilly, Joyce (George) Clipson; niece and nephews, Brian Reilly, Marie Clipson,...

Max Shipman

Mar 1, 2013

Max K. Shipman, age 69 of East Bethel, died peacefully while surrounded by his family following an acute battle with leukemia on Friday, March 1, 2013. Max enjoyed sports, the outdoors and fishing with his grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lorn and Rose. He will be dearly missed by his devoted wife Georgene; loving children, Joel...

Gene Thompson

Feb 28, 2013

Gene Gladys Thompson, age 86, of Chisago City, Minnesota, formerly of Wyoming, Minnesota, died February 28, 2013. Gene was born March 22, 1926 to Hiram Hathaway and Magda Inga (Anderson) Farris in Barron, Wisconsin. They moved to Hoyt Lakes, MN in 1960 and stayed for many years raising their family. She is preceded in death by her husband, Edwin; parents;...

Joanne Palmquist

Feb 27, 2013

Joanne Palmquist, age 72 of Chisago City, Minnesota, formerly Wyoming, Minnesota died February 27, 2013 while surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth and brother, Richard Nowicki. Survived by children, Kevin (Linda) Palmquist and Roxanne (Mark) Hudak; grandchildren, Kristi (fiancé Chris Reinhardt) Ziehl, Kerry (fiancé Amy Gaustad) Palmquist, Alex (Savannah) Palmquist, Dakoda (Krista Lintner)...

Olive Woods

Feb 26, 2013

Olive V. Woods, age 94 of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died peacefully, Tuesday, February 26, 2013. Olive is survived by her three children; several grandchildren; family and friends. Visitation will be held from 1:00-3:00 p.m., Sunday, March 3, 2013 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake, Minnesota. Interment at Lakeview Cemetery, Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. Funeral Home: Mattson Funeral...

Joseph Sahlin

Feb 25, 2013

Joseph Arthur Sahlin, age 89 of Chisago City, Minnesota, died, Monday, February 25, 2013. He is preceded in death by his parents, Evear and Lillie Sahlin; siblings Eleanore (Leonard) Glyer, Melba Sahlin, Martin (Thelma), Sherman (Florence), Russel (Eleanor), Carl (Muriel), and Chester. He is survived by his brother, LeRoy (Helen) Sahlin; sister-in-law, Hazel and a very large extended family. Joe...

Floyd Sherlaw

Feb 25, 2013

Floyd S. Sherlaw, age 82, of Hugo, Minnesota, formerly of Vermont, died on February 25, 2013 after a long illness. Floyd was preceded in death by his first wife, Maggie; infant son, Robert Floyd and grandson, Michael Williams. He is survived by wife, Karen; children, Donna Sherlaw, Bob (Joyce), Richard (Helen), Ronald (Angie) Williams, and Sharon Erkenbrack; brother, Philip Sherlaw;...

Della Rydeen

Feb 24, 2013

Della C. Rydeen, age 96, of Marine on St. Croix, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 24, 2013. Della is preceded in death by husband, Lawrence and daughter, Celene. She is survived by son, Lester (Ethel) Rydeen; two grandchildren, Eric (Roxanne) Rydeen and Annamarie (Joe) Erlbacher and three great grandchildren, Jameson Rydeen, William Rydeen and Aubrey Erlbacher. Funeral Service will...

Alan Johnson

Feb 22, 2013

Alan H. Johnson, age 80, formerly of Scandia, Minnesota. Alan was a retired executive of Andersen Windows, where he worked for over 40 years. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and artist and will be remembered as a true gentleman. He was preceded in death by his parents, C. Oscar and Agnes Johnson; daughter, Kim Wiegand; siblings, Donald Johnson and...

Gladys Gorton

Feb 12, 2013

Gladys "Jean" Gorton, Age 68, Beloved Wife, Mother, Granny, Dear Friend, Died while surrounded by her family following a brief illness on Tuesday, February 12, 2013. Jean retired after fifteen years as a continuing care coordinator at Hazelden. She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Gladys Ploncinsky; brother in law, Barney Flanaghan. She will be dearly missed...

Byron Olson

Feb 10, 2013

Byron Garth Olson March 15, 1943-February 10, 2013 Lifetime resident of Forest Lake and Chisago City, Minnesota. Byron is survived by his wife, Kim, married 41 years; his three children, their spouses and nine grandchildren, all of whom he loved very much, Craig and Erin Olson, Devin; Laura and Brian Kindelberger, Jenna and Austin; Karen and Mike Gaustad, Hunter and...

Betty Deneweth

Feb 8, 2013

Betty Ann Deneweth, age 82, of Wyoming, Minnesota, died February 8, 2013 surrounded by family. Betty was born on November 17, 1930, in Langdon, North Dakota, to parents Eric and Clara Timian. Betty enjoyed playing the piano, nature, going for long drives and spending time with her family. We were blessed with the most caring, loving, giving mother and grandmother...

DeWayne Schneider

Feb 3, 2013

F. DeWayne Schneider, age 75, of North Branch, Minnesota passed away peacefully while surrounded by family, on Sunday, February 3, 2013. DeWayne was born January 3, 1938 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Francis "Ray" and Evelyn (LeClair) Schneider. DeWayne proudly served his country in the United States Army as a Military Policeman. He is a former employee of 3M, Highland...

Loretta Tacheny

Jan 26, 2013

Loretta "Honey" Frances Tacheny, age 73 of North Branch, Minnesota. She passed away peacefully on January 26, 2013 with her loving niece by her side. Loretta had a tough battle with CHF and was a good and faithful servant of our Lord. Loretta was preceded in death by her parents, LeRoy and Helen; step-father Maeland; brothers, Don, Jim, Raymond; sister,...

Henry Hanson

Jan 26, 2013

Henry R. Hanson, Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather. Henry passed away peacefully while surrounded by his loving family on January 26, 2013. He was the former owner of Rudolph Tree Farm. He is preceded in death by his parents; three brothers; five sisters; granddaughter, Ryeli Ann Hanson; grandson, Jeramia John Lehner. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years,...

Phillip Bourasa

Jan 25, 2013

Funeral Home: Mattson Funeral Home 343 North Shore Drive Forest Lake, MN US 55025 Previous Events cemetery Friday, March 29, 2013 11:00 AM Fort Snelling National Cemetery

7601 34th Ave South Minneapolis, MN 55450

Meet at Assembly Area #4

Service Friday, March 29, 2013 11:00 AM Fort Snelling National Cemetery

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Mae Lundgren

Jan 24, 2013

Mae Louise Lundgren, age 87, of Stacy, died Thursday, January 24, 2013 while surrounded by her family. Mae was born May 27, 1925 in Norcross, Minnesota, the daughter of Otto and Anna (Johansson) Lundgren. She was baptized on June 23, 1925. She lived in Norcross with her parents. She attended school there and was a member of Our Saviors Lutheran...

Darcy Koester

Jan 22, 2013

Darcy Roy Koester, age 60, of Forest Lake, Minnesota passed away January 22, 2013. He is preceded in death by his wife, Debbie (McGrane); brother, Samuel; parents, Roy and Shirley. He is survived by son, Chris (Tanya), daughter, Heidi (Shawn) McKinney; grandchildren, Alexis, Allie, Dillon and Kami; siblings, Larry, Linda (Charles) Kurt, Scott (Kathy), Jodi Jansen (Leroy), Matthew (Jeri). Funeral...