Obituaries
Martha Pitschka
Oct 27, 2012
Martha Pitschka, age 98, formerly of Forest Lake, died peacefully on Saturday, October 27, 2012. Martha was born on July 8, 1914 in Fairbank, Iowa, the daughter of Walter and Maude (Russell) Webb. As a teenager, the family moved to the Bethel area. She was united in marriage to Harold W. Anderson and they later moved to Forest Lake where...
Roy Lendt
Oct 26, 2012
Roy Lendt, 84 of Wyoming, Minnesota passed away on October 26, 2012. Roy was born in Wyoming, MN on April 13, 1928. Included in Roy's life achievements were building many homes in the Wyoming/Chisago area, farming, green housing and starting the Lendt Pumpkin Patch. Roy was survived his wife of 60+ years, Annabel Nygren Lendt; their three children, daughter, Vicki...
Marion Berndt
Oct 26, 2012
Marion D. Berndt, age 84 of Columbus, Minnesota; formerly of Addison, Illinois, died peacefully on Friday, October 26, 2012. She is survived by her four loving children; many other family and friends. Funeral Services to celebrate her life will be celebrated in her hometown of Addison. Funeral Home: Mattson Funeral Home 343 North Shore Drive Forest Lake, MN US 55025...
Duane Laseski
Oct 24, 2012
Duane J. Laseski, age 85, of Forest Lake, died Wednesday, October 24, 2012, at Birchwood Health Care Center after a period of declining health. Duane, or "Dewey" as he was known to many, was born in Little Falls, Minnesota, on February 3, 1927, to Frank and Esther (Krause) Laseski. He married Rosemary R. Niedzielski on September 5, 1951. He was...
Lila Radtke
Oct 23, 2012
Lila D. Radtke, age 93 of Stacy, Minnesota and formerly of Munising, Michigan, died peacefully on Tuesday, October 23, 2012. She will be dearly missed by her sons, Charles and Donald; many other family and friends. Private family services for Lila will be held in Michigan. Funeral Home: Mattson Funeral Home 343 North Shore Drive Forest Lake, MN US 55025...
Jeanne McMurray
Oct 23, 2012
Jeanne M. McMurray(Hammersten) Loving Wife, Mother and Friend Age 62, Of Columbus, Minnesota, died on October 23, 2012. Preceded in death by her father, Jack Hammersten; grandparents, Ada & Dan Wynn, Alma & Byron Hammersten. She is survived by Craig, her husband of 25 years; sons, Jack and Tony; mother, Ruth Hammersten; sisters, Jan Wolke, Joan Finkelson; aunts, Helen Hammersten,...
Geoffrey Mitchell
Oct 22, 2012
Geoffrey "Jeff" Mitchell, age 56, of Scandia, passed away on October 22, 2012. Preceded in death by mother, Irene; step-mother, Ruby; step-sister, Sandy; and grandparents. He is survived by his father, Richard; siblings, Sue (Dan) Knefelkamp, George, Phyllis (Mike) Bussian, Anita (Jay) Theel, Mary Scullen; nieces, nephews and friends. Jeff was a 30+ year employee of Canadian Pacific Railroad. He...
Theodore Montean
Oct 22, 2012
Theodore S. "Ted" Montean, age 86, of Forest Lake, died Monday, October 22, 2012. He was a proud veteran and US Army Ranger. He worked for over 45 years at NSP as a utility worker. He is preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Elsie; wife, Marian; grandson, Shawn Schmidt; siblings, George, Marie, Virginia. He is survived by his...
Shirley West
Oct 18, 2012
Shirley Marie West, age 85, Lifelong Wyoming Resident Passed peacefully, surrounded by her family on October 18, 2012. Shirley was a devoted mom, grandma, great grandma, sister, and friend. She loved her family, church and friends more than anything. Shirley will be greatly missed by her children, Marie Hanson, Jim (Dorothy), Dave (Cathy), Sue (Jim) Fraley, Doug (Dori); 12 grandchildren;...
Darcie Bass
Oct 18, 2012
Darcie Gwen Bass, age 59 Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother Of Forest Lake, passed away, Thursday, October 18, 2012 after a brave and heartbreaking battle with Creutzfeldt-Jacob disease. She was diagnosed in November 2011 with this rare and terminal disease that progressed rapidly and ended her life much too soon. Darcie graduated from Minneota High School in 1970. She attended Southwest...
Steven Metcalf
Oct 16, 2012
Steven W. Metcalf, born Aug. 6, 1950, died suddenly but peacefully at his home On October 16, 2012. He was a loving dad to his two daughters and a caring friend. He proudly served his country in the Vietnam War. The funeral at Fort Snelling will be private. Funeral Home: Mattson Funeral Home 343 North Shore Drive Forest Lake, MN...
Ruth Neil
Oct 15, 2012
Ruth Joann Neil, age 95, formerly of Roseville, MN Our loving mother passed away peacefully on Monday, October 15, 2012. Preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Ida Ehrich; husband, Perry Sr.; sisters, Louise and Leila. Survived by her loving children, Carol (Joe) Willmon, Butch (Eileen) Neil, Linda (Bill) Holmes, Paul (Diane) Neil, Lynnette (Paul) Bergman; twelve grandchildren 16...
Karyn Miller
Oct 10, 2012
Karyn Miller, age 73, of Forest Lake, Minnesota started dancing on the streets of gold with Jesus her savior on October 10, 2012. Karyn was born October 13, 1938 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Louie and Bernice (Green) Fredericks. Karyn is preceded in death by her husband, Richard. She is survived by brother, Michael (Mary Lee) Fredericks; sister-in-law, Judy (Jim)...
Richard Buehre
Oct 8, 2012
Richard P. Buehre, age 89, of Wyoming, died on October 8, 2012. Dick was a decorated US Army Ranger, serving during WWII. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Lola; children, Linda Dow, Ernest Switzer, Michael (Diane) Switzer, Lolita (Charlie) Rheault, Frieda Buehre, Rebecca (Jeffrey) Bracht, Richard A. (Nancy Hoyt Buehre)Buehre; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great...
Phyllis Gardner
Oct 7, 2012
Phyllis (Pedersen)Gardner, age 70, of Cambridge, formerly of Foley, died on October 7, 2012. Preceded in death by husband, Gerald; parents, Loraine & Lydia Pedersen; brothers, Kenneth, Duane, Harley. She is survived by her siblings, Jeanette Johnson, Floyd (Edelgard), Harold (Gloria); and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial service 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 14, 2012 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North...
Nance Seip-Scianna
Oct 6, 2012
Nance Jo Seip-Scianna of Forest Lake, MN died peacefully with her family on October 06th, 2012 after a long heart-wrenching battle of small cell carcinoma. Nance was born September 28, 1957 in Minneapolis, MN. She is the youngest of two born to Robert and Elaine Seip, who settled their family in Braham, Minnesota. While growing up, Nance attended and graduated...
Violet Swanson
Oct 5, 2012
Violet Swanson, age 94 Beloved Mother and Grandmother Longtime Forest Lake and Danbury, WI resident, Vi passed away on October 5, 2012 after a short, peaceful time. She was a well known farmer and bus driver in Forest Lake. Preceded in death by husband, Melvin. She is survived by her children, Darrell (Diane), Richard (Bonnie), Danna Feldmann, Dolly Gardner; nine...
Stella Colberg
Oct 2, 2012
Stella P. Colberg Age 97 Longtime Forest Lake resident Passed away on October 2, 2012. Stella spent her past 2 ½ years, joyfully, at the Meadows on Fairview Assisted Living in Wyoming. She was a longtime member of Wyoming United Methodist Church. Stella volunteered at Birchwood Health Care Center and Community Helping hand for most of her retired years, and...
Ella Martin
Oct 1, 2012
Ella M. Martin Beloved Wife, Mother, and Grandmother, age 86, Longtime Forest Lake resident. Ella was hospitalized unexpectedly, but passed peacefully with family at her side on October 1, 2012. Preceded in death by parents, Oscar & Mabel Mitchell; brother, Robert. She is survived by James, her husband of 61 years; children, Craig (Julie), Todd (Robin), Carol (Dan) Keene; seven...
Theresa Stark
Sep 26, 2012
Theresa Stark, age 85 of Forest Lake, Minnesota passed away peacefully on September 26, 2012. Theresa was born on July 27, 1927 in Forest Lake to Carl and Millie (Williams) Stark. Theresa was a longtime employee of the City of Forest Lake. She is preceded in death by her two brothers. She is survived by her sister, Marilyn (Leo) Weix;...
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