Obituaries

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

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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...

Karen Reed

Jan 22, 2013

Karen S. Reed, age 70, of Forest Lake, died Tuesday, January 22, 2013 while surrounded by her family. Karen was born May 25, 1942 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the daughter of Carl and Edna (Dombrock) Bonderson. She grew up on a farm in Taylors Falls with her two brothers and four sisters. She attended school in Taylors Falls and was...

Ruth Oelke

Jan 21, 2013

Ruth L. Oelke, age 95 of Forest Lake, Minnesota passed away January 21, 2013. She is preceded in death by her husband, Daniel; 2 siblings. Ruth is survived by their children, Carol Oelke, Tim (Connie), Debbie Kessler, Dale; 9 Grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 1 sister; and other extended family. Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 27, 2013...

Sonja Peyton

Jan 21, 2013

Sonja E. Peyton, age 90, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died, Monday, January 21, 2013. She is survived by son, Paul (Hiroko) Peyton; grandsons, Michael & Stephen; several nieces, nephews, and other family. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, January 31, 2013 at the Church of St. Peter, 1250 South Shore Drive, Forest Lake. The family...

Clayton Johnson

Jan 20, 2013

Clayton J. Johnson, age 81, of St. Paul, Minnesota, died January 20, 2013. Clayton was a longtime golf professional at Como Golf Course, St. Paul, MN. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He is preceded in death by 2 siblings and wife, Betty Lou. Survived by children, Debra (Fred) Newburg, Cindy (Mark) Wachter, Susie Marazza,...

Ethan Warner

Jan 19, 2013

Eathan and Evan Warner entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 19, 2013. These precious baby boys will live on forever in the hearts of their family. Ethan and Evan are survived by their loving parents, Stephanie Siedow and Jacob Warner; maternal grandparents, Tim and Michele Siedow; paternal grandparents, Robert and Sandra Warner; great grandmother, Lucille Hanzel and aunts and...

Chester Wood

Jan 17, 2013

Age 93, of Forest Lake, passed away January 17, 2013. Chester proudly served his country during the WWII conflict in the United States Army Air Force. He was a long time employee of Brown and Bigelow. He is preceded in death by three brothers and grandson, Christopher Kinney. He is survived by wife of 70 years, Clara Wood; daughter, Laura...