Obituaries

David Thomas

David Thomas

Feb 23, 2012

David Kevin Thomas, age 49, of Forest Lake, died unexpectedly February 23, 2012. He is survived by his sister, April Crosby; brother, Mark; niece, Misty Watkins; nephews, Matthew Thomas, Jason (Carissa) Crosby, Jacob Crosby; great nephews, Blake, Cole, Caleb, Luke, John, A.J.; sons, Kevin, Shaun, and Ryan. Funeral Service 1:00 p.m., Friday, March 16, 2012 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343...

William Johnson

William Johnson

Feb 18, 2012

William "Bill" Johnson, age 85, of Hugo, formerly of St. Paul, Minnesota passed away suddenly on February 17, 2012. Bill proudly served his country in the Navy during the WWII Conflict. Bill is preceded in death by wife, Bernadine "Bernie" of 43 years; three sisters and five brothers. He is survived by his children, Mary Ann (Harlan) LaValle, Jerome (Cheryl),...

Marlin Houfer

Marlin Houfer

Feb 15, 2012

Marlin "Bud" Houfer, age 86 of Forest Lake, Minnesota passed away peacefully on February 15, 2012 surrounded by his family at home. "Bud" is preceded in death by 3 siblings. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Elsie and their two children, James (Cheryl) and Marlene (Richard); Grandchildren: Margo Peterson, Dannell (John) Nordstrom, Dietrich Peterson, Jason (Emily)...

Constance Brown)

Constance Brown)

Feb 13, 2012

Constance Ann Clements (nee Brown), age 65 of Saint Paul. While on a Caribbean cruise, Connie went to meet her Lord and Savior in heaven on February 13, 2012. She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Dorothy Brown; granddaughter, Greta Reagan Grover. She is survived by her children, Dorothy (Kevin) Riotto, Deborah (Guy) Grover, James (Angela) Clements...

Joan Svenning

Joan Svenning

Feb 12, 2012

Joan Marie Svenning (nee Bartko), age 78, of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2012. She was born September 11, 1933 to John and Mary (Zustiak) Bartko in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Joan was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert; sister, Ruth (Bernard) Horejsi. She is survived by her sister, Donna (Richard) Flinn of Sun City, Arizona; brother-in-law,...

Richard Proulx

Richard Proulx

Feb 8, 2012

Richard W. Proulx, Age 74, of Forest Lake, Passed away on Wednesday, February 08, 2012. He is preceded in death by his parents, Luana and Ivan; brother, Jim; brothers-in-law, Chuck Stamm, Ken McCormick. Richard is survived by his wife, Regina; his children, Gerry (Melissa), Bob (Renee), Luaun (Dennis) DeMaine, Melisa (Steve) Skoglund, Greg, Janel (Eric) Walters, Tammy (Matt) Morken; grandchildren,...

Lucille Waldoch

Lucille Waldoch

Feb 8, 2012

Lucille V. Waldoch, of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2012, while surrounded by her family, just one month before her 90th birthday. Lucille was a strong and loving woman who worked hard all of her life. She had lived the last 64 years on the family farm, where she raised her six sons, and subsequently created wonderful...

Richard Cartier

Richard Cartier

Feb 7, 2012

Richard F. Cartier Jr., age 66 of Castillonnès France; formerly of Lino Lakes, died February 7, 2012 unexpectedly near his home in France. Richard embodied generosity, humor, passion, curiosity, and a 'joie de vivre.' He took to the road at a young age as a truck driver before setting his sights on French and Arabic-speaking parts of Africa where he...

Barbara Harned

Barbara Harned

Feb 2, 2012

Barbara Harned, age 79 of Saint Paul, died, on Thursday, February 2, 2012. She is survived by her children, Sandra (Ted) Stenzinger, Sharon Cathcart, Eugene Olson, John Olson, JoAnn Olson, Susan (Phil) Niemczyk; tweleve grandchildren; six great grandchildren; sisters, Doris Anderson, Rosie Kaufmann. Graveside Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 11, 2012 at Scandinavian Cemetery, 8th Street...

Joyce Wilcox

Joyce Wilcox

Jan 26, 2012

Joyce Wilcox, age 82, formerly of Madelia, Minnesota, died peacefully on January 26, 2012. Preceded in death by husband, George. She is survived by her children, Earl (Valerie), Dwight (Sue), George Wayne (Charity), and Elizabeth Kim (Gary) Robinett; eight grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. A Celebration of Joyce's Life will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at Mattson Funeral...

Phyllis Haas

Phyllis Haas

Jan 18, 2012

Phyllis Jane Haas, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2012. She is preceded in death by her husband, Tom Haas. She is survived by her children, Judy (Dwight) Schleicher, Tom (Toni) Haas Jr., Peter (Pam) Haas; six grandchildren, Amie Symens, T.R. Haas, Sarah (Matt) Carter, Zachary Schleicher, Matthew Haas, Katie Haas; six great-grandchildren, Jeffrey, Jacob, Joshua...

Marion Klinefelter

Marion Klinefelter

Jan 17, 2012

Marion, the eldest of three sisters, was born in St. Paul to Renhold and Ruth Sandberg. After moving to the Macalester neighborhood, she attended the nearby Groveland School, where she enjoyed ice skating in the winter months. In 1933, she traveled with her aunts to Chicago to see the World's Fair. Marion graduated from Central High School in 1939, and...

Rita Leach

Rita Leach

Jan 11, 2012

Rita Mary Leach (Kinney), passed away on January 11, 2012 at the age of 83. Rita was born August 1, 1928 in St. Paul, MN to Thomas and Julitta (Holland) Kinney and shortly after moved to the Chicago area. She attended St. Mary's Catholic School in Des Plains, IL. In 1943, while Rita was in high school her family decided...

Edith Kauls

Edith Kauls

Jan 1, 2012

Edith "Oma" Kauls Affectionately called "Oma" by her friends and family, died on January 1, 2012. She was born in Riga, Latvia on April 5, 1913. She married Hermann "Opa" Kauls in Riga on October 31, 1939. After living in Germany for 9 years, they emigrated to the US in 1952, with their 4 children. They first settled in Wyoming,...

Marvyl Blair

Marvyl Blair

Jan 1, 2012

Marvyl Blair (nee Kaufmann), age 82, of Wyoming, passed away peacefully after complications from surgery on January 1, 2012, surrounded by family. Preceded in death by husband, Robert; brothers, Donald, Harvey, LaVern, and Stanley. Survived by daughter, Diane; granddaughter, Viki (Bill) Kosanke; great granddaughters, Kayla and Krystle Kosanke; brothers, John (Barb), Glenn (Colleen); as well as other extended family and...

David Flug

David Flug

Jan 1, 2012

David Bruce "Woody" Flug, age 62, of Marine on St. Croix, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2012. Preceded in death by father Leroy Flug; brother-in-law Joseph Siegert. He is survived by his mother Esther Flug; siblings, Sharon Siegert, Dennis Flug, Sandy Lomen, Gary (Barb) Flug, Bonnie (Dave) Meyer, Carol (Randy) Hamann; numerous nieces and nephews. A Celebration of David's...

Alissa Haines

Alissa Haines

Dec 29, 2011

Alissa M. Haines, age 15, of Wyoming, passed away unexpectedly on December 29, 2011. Survived by parents, Sean and Katie; brother, Jake (age seven). Funeral Service 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at Chisago Lakes Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1 Summit Ave., Center City. Visitation 5-8 p.m., Tuesday at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake, and one hour...

Rosemary Mund

Rosemary Mund

Dec 27, 2011

Rosemary H. "Tootie" Mund nee Bubb, beloved Mother and Grandmother, age 76 of Forest Lake, died peacefully on Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at her home. She is preceded in death by her husband, Duane; grandson, Daniel Tipler; sister, Harriet "Jeanie" Paulus. She will be dearly missed by her children, Sue (Michael) Tipler, Barb (Mike) Swalinkavich, Mary Jo (Scott) Passenheim, Michele...

Ruth Johnson

Ruth Johnson

Dec 20, 2011

Ruth Adeline Johnson (Chelgren) age 94 of White Bear Lake MN died Tuesday December 20, 2011. Preceded by her husband the Reverend Frank Johnson, daughter Susan Johnson, grandson Adam Spangler, brothers Alfred, George, Paul and Roy Chelgren, sisters Millie Chelgren, Esther Swanson and Hildur Swanson. Survivors include her son Stuart Johnson, grandchildren Sarah Jackson, Jennifer Wake, Robert Liesenfeld and Rachael...

Llewellyn Flermoen

Llewellyn Flermoen

Dec 18, 2011

Llewellyn Russell "Louie" Flermoen, died at his home in Forest Lake on Dec. 18, 2011. He was 83. Louie was born in 1928 in Saint Paul, Mn. As a small child, he moved with his family to Winger, MN. He graduated from Win E Mac High School, which is where he met his wife, Shirley. Louie served in the Navy...

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