Obituaries

Oct 10, 2011

Laynie A. Rainer (nee) Andersen, age 41 of Stacy, died peacefully while surrounded by her family following a short battle with cancer on Monday, October 10, 2011. She will be dearly missed by her husband and best friend of fourteen years, Robert H.; their four-legged children, Chloe and Chauncy; parents, Curtis and Nancy Andersen; brother Keith (Nancy Gove) Andersen; her...

Oct 10, 2011

James Douglas Kruse, age 62, of Linwood, formerly White Bear Lake, Minnesota passed away unexpectedly on October 10, 2011 at his home. Private services will be held. Funeral Home: Mattson Funeral Home 343 North Shore Drive Forest Lake, MN US 55025 Previous Events Service Wednesday, October 19, 2011 Mattson Funeral Home

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Oct 6, 2011

Reynold "Rey" John Lindberg, age 84, previously of Tucson, AZ, and Coon Rapids, MN. Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. Passed away Oct. 6, 2011, in Roseville, MN. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Alice. He is survived by his daughter, Donna of West St. Paul; son, Mark of Forest Lake; granddaughter, Rosalyn Lindberg-Lakso; and...

Oct 4, 2011

Elizabeth "Betty" Sharp, age 67, of Forest Lake, died while surrounded by her family on Tuesday, October 04, 2011 following a short battle with cancer. She is preceded in death by her parents; Walter and Harriet; son, Kenneth. She is survived by her devoted husband of 47 years, Charles; loving children, Lisa (Kenneth) Clark, Barbara (Bruce) MacDonald, Daniel Sharp; grandchildren,...

Oct 3, 2011

Marilee Anne McCarthy (nee Fassett), age 61 of St. Paul, Minnesota passed away peacefully in her home after a long battle with cancer. She was a longtime employee of Holiday Station #5 on Rice Street, St. Paul. She is preceded in death by her parents, Francis "Swede" and Marilyn Fassett; brother, Mike Fassett; longtime friend, Wayne LaPenotiere. She is survived...

Sep 29, 2011

Rita N. Blauzda, age 71 of Forest Lake, died Thursday, September 29, 2011. She was a longtime employee of the Public Employees Retirement Association. Rita is preceded in death by her brother Janis. She is survived by her devoted husband of 37 years, Arthur; niece, Inese; grand niece, Krista; grand nephew, Victor. A Celebration of Her Life will be held...

Sep 28, 2011

Fred "Bud" Mussehl, age 82 of Wyoming, Minnesota formerly St. Paul passed away peacefully on September 28, 2011. "Bud" was born September 17, 1929 to Fredrick and Mildred (Rose) Mussehl in St. Paul, Minnesota. He is preceded in death by his wife, Beryl; brother, Charlie; sisters Delores and Patricia. He is survived by 4 sons, Daniel, Fred (Debra), Joseph, Rocco...

Sep 24, 2011

Joanne (Wells) Smith, age 78, of Centerville, formerly of Forest Lake, from Santa Ana, CA, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on September 24, 2011, while surrounded by her loving family. A faithful servant of the Lord, Joanne was an ordained Pastor, baptized in the Spirit, and devoted to spreading His word through ministry and...

Sep 21, 2011

James "Jim" B. Johnson, age 64, Of Scandia, passed away on September 21, 2011. Preceded in death by parents, Arbutus and Leonard; brother, Bruce. Survived by brother, Marvin (Betty); nephew John; and other extended family and friends. Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, September 26, 2011 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Visitation one hour...

Sep 20, 2011

Lornell "Nell" Silvan (nee Bathurst), Wife, Mother, Grandmother, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 20, 2011. Survived by loving husband Doug; son Terry (Amy) Yarborough; stepchildren, Mike (Courtney), and Daria; granddaughter Jocelyn; mother Darlene Bathurst; two sisters; three brothers, and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by father Paul. Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September...

Sep 19, 2011

Jackey M. Steiner, age 66 of Forest Lake, beloved Wife, Mom, Nana, Friend, passed away on September 19, 2011. Preceded in death by father Joseph Husnick. She is survived by George, her beloved husband of 34 years; daughters, April Novak (fiance Todd Allen), Cherie (Joe) Dyrda, Cally Schaeffer (fiance Joe Sanders); grandchildren, Tayler Dyrda, Jacob, Samuel and Andy Schaeffer, Bella,...

Sep 16, 2011

Johnson, Luella M., Age 94, of Scandia, devoted Mom, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2011. She was born on March 21, 1917, to Axel and Albertina Magnuson. She grew up with her 5 sisters, at their farm home in Scandia, Minnesota. Their family spoke Swedish at home in the early years, and she remained fluent in...

Sep 14, 2011

Ben A. David, Age 76 Of Lino Lakes, died on September 14, 2011. Preceded in death by wife Sharon; son James "Jay"; mother Shirley. Survived by son Brian (Wendy), daughter Mari (Mark) Simon; 6 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; brother James (Karen) Schmitz. Ben proudly served his country and his community. He retired from the United States Air Force, having served...

Sep 13, 2011

Diana "Dinah" Ashbach, age 64 of St. Paul, died on September 13, 2011 after a brief illness. Preceded in death by her parents, Bernard "Spike" and Arlene "Ronnie". Beloved sister of, Sandy (Richard) Anderberg, Nick (Pam), Steve (Annette), Susan (Jerry) Tienter, Greg, and Rick (Daniela). Beloved aunt of many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins, and friends. Dinah was...

Sep 11, 2011

Raymond L. Rudolph, age 62, of Wyoming, Minnesota, on September 11, 2011. He was a retired postal worker and Vietnam veteran. Preceded in death by one sister, two brothers, son, and parents, Len and Addie Rudolph. Survived by wife and soul mate of 32 years, Leota; children, Roman Gilsrud and Shelly (Bob) Ellis; many foster daughters; four grandchildren; one great...

Sep 8, 2011

Rocky A. Edstrom, age 52, of St. Paul passed away on September 8, 2011. Survived by four brothers, Norman, Ted, Rick, and Kermit. Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, September 15, 2011 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Visitation one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment at Oak Park Cemetery. Funeral...

Sep 6, 2011

Otis LeRoy Anderson, age 77, of Rosewood Estates, formerly of Coon Rapids, died peacefully Tuesday, September 6, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 53 years, Darlene; son Bradley Anderson. He will be deeply missed by children, Scott (Barbara), Bryan (Patty), Laura (Sam) Caron, Dawn (Heather) Anderson; grandchildren, Matthew, Kyle, Kirsten,...

Sep 1, 2011

Arthur P. Ostman Sr., age 66, of Scandia, died while surrounded by his family on Thursday, September 1, 2011 after a valiant 2 ½ year battle with cancer. He is preceded in death by his mother, Rosemary. He will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 45 years, Susan; sons, Arthur (Jackie), Robert (Nancy); grandchildren, Trae, Tori, Bailey, Arielle;...

Aug 31, 2011

Janna Renee Anderson, (nee Zelinski), was born July 3, 1966 in Fargo, ND to Miriam (nee Gunderson) and Jack Zelinski. Janna has a younger brother, Mike Zelinski and older half-brothers, Rick and Bruce Zelinski . Janna's childhood years were spent in Fargo, ND. Janna graduated from Fargo North High in 1984. She played softball and enjoyed reading. Janna was very...

Aug 28, 2011

Layton Cohoes, age 63, of Forest Lake passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family on August 28, 2011. He was a longtime employee of MNDOT. Layton is preceded in death by his parents; son, Darren. He is survived by his wife, Janet; son, Daniel; daughter, Robyn; sister, Marilee (Louis) Larkey; brother, Richard (Judy) Cohoes; other family and friends. Funeral...