Obituaries
Ruth Larssen
May 3, 2011
Ruth O. Larssen was born on January 27, 1913 in Wyoming, Minnesota. Her father was Carl J. Peterson, born in Sweden, and mother was Jennie Olsen, Born in Norway. She lost both her parents before she was ten years old. She and her older sister Florence were adopted by their uncle Anton, who had taken the name Fingal. There she...
Fern Klein
May 1, 2011
Fern E. Klein, age 82, of Barnesville, Minnesota, died peacefully while surrounded by her family on Sunday, May 1, 2011 in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Fern was born October 18, 1928 in Barnesville, Minnesota, the daughter of Leonard and Olive (Renish) Burgeson. She was united in marriage to Daniel Klein in 1946. Fern was a member of the VFW and...
Robert Quaife
Apr 29, 2011
Robert M. Quaife, age 46 of Eagan, formerly of Grand Marais, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 29, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was an employee of Thomson Reuters (West Publishing). Bob enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He particularly loved his music. He is survived by his wife, Linda; step-son, John Larson; parents, Stephen...
Clyde Weaver
Apr 25, 2011
Clyde Weaver, Age 99, of St. Paul was born February 17, 1912, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2011. Preceded in death by Angie, his wife of 68 years; 3 brothers; 4 sisters. He is survived by son Alan (Mary); granddaughters, Sandra (Dan) Conlin, Nancy (Darren) Hampton, Jill (Craig) Hinze; 9 great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family and...
Madeline Cimbura
Apr 25, 2011
Madeline "Babe" Cimbura, life long resident of Shoreview, age 97, passed away on April 25, 2011. She is preceded in death by her husband, Albert; sisters, Mary McIlraith, Emily Meyer; son-in-law, Richard Peterson. Survived by children, Cynthia "Cindy" Peterson, Steven (Patricia); grandchildren, Richard (Christine) Peterson Jr., Kimberly (Barry) Zubrod, Brian (Shanon) Cimbura, Heather Cimbura; great grandchildren Jason Stackowski, Jeffrey Peterson,...
Ryan Gryskiewicz
Apr 24, 2011
Ryan Gryskiewicz, age 32, of Forest Lake, passed away suddenly on April 24, 2011. Preceded in death by his father Roger; grandmothers, Ludvine Gryskiewicz, Lila Spjut. He is survived by his mother, Colleen Spjut; siblings, Adam, Leigh Twohy; fiancée Jessica Weller; grandfather Conrad Gryskiewicz; godchildren, Brendan, Rory; many other family and friends. Always giving in life, Ryan continued in his...
Clifford Deans
Apr 23, 2011
Clifford Clair Deans, age 76, of East Bethel, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 23, 2011 with his loving family by his side. Survived by loving wife of 49 years, Alice; sons, Ronald (Julie), Robert, Michael (Connie); daughters, Sandra (Dan) Dahlager, Cheryl (Jeff) Pinger; eight grandchildren; and a host of family and friends. Preceded in death by parents, John and...
Renee Olson
Apr 23, 2011
Renee Pauline Mark Olson, Age 82, of Wyoming, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2011 while surrounded by her family. She was born March 2, 1929 to Duane Frances and Florence (Schultz) Mark in Bismarck, North Dakota. Renee married Lawrence Olaf Olson November 22, 1947 in St. Paul. She had waited tables for 19 years at the Rustic Inn is...
Elliana Weller
Apr 14, 2011
Elliana Johanna and Isabella Lynn Weller, special twin angels, were called to live with the Lord on April 14, 2011. They will be greeted in heaven by great-grandparents, Cora and Kenneth Johnson, Norman Alsaker; and aunt, Lyn Abdella. They will be forever missed by their very loving parents, Ashli and Anthony Weller; grandparents, Sari and Paul Alsaker, Diana and Don...
Wilma Gilles
Apr 13, 2011
Wilma Gilles, age 79 of Fridley, died Wednesday, April 13, 2011. She was born July 27, 1931 to John & Helen Gilles in Minnepolis, Minnesota. She is survived by her twin sister Dorothy Toltz. A memorial service will be held 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at Emmanuel Christian Center, 7777 University Ave., NE, Spring Lake Park. Funeral Home: Mattson...
Harvey Holman
Apr 12, 2011
Harvey Lowell Holman, of Wyoming, Minnesota, formerly of Battle Lake, Minnesota died on April 12, 2011. Harvey was born April 27, 1917 in Chicago, IL to Hans and Leona (Hookland) Holman. He graduated from Battle Lake High School in 1934 and from Augsburg College in 1958. Harvey served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1945. He married Verna (Antilla)...
Dorothy Moore
Apr 10, 2011
Dorothy Emma Bachelor Moore, age 95, of Wyoming, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2011. She is survived by children Marjorie Clarkson and Rudy Bachelor. Services will be held at a later date and time. Funeral Home: Mattson Funeral Home 343 North Shore Drive Forest Lake, MN US 55025 Service: Mattson Funeral Home 343 North Shore Drive Forest Lake,...
Jari Wittwer
Apr 9, 2011
Jari Wittwer, age 60, of Harris, died surrounded by his family on April 9, 2011, following a yearlong battle with cancer. Preceded in death by father Elmer; infant daughter Karen Jean. He is survived by his wife of nearly 42 years, Charlotte; children, Kathy (Brian) Jordan, Karla (Dino Mason), Jade, Joseph; 8 grandchildren; 5 step-grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; 1 step...
Eleanore Cressman
Apr 7, 2011
Eleanore A. Cressman, born January 21, 1923 and died April 7th, 2011, of Oakdale, formerly of White Bear Lake.Preceded in death by husband, Warren;siblings; grandson, Chris. Survived by son, Ronald (Janice); daughter, Sandra;grandson, Michael. Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Funeral Home: Mattson Funeral Home 343 North Shore Drive Forest Lake, MN US 55025 Previous Events cemetery Thursday,...
Roy Forsblade
Apr 7, 2011
Roy Edward Arthur Forsblade, Sr., age 88, of Stacy, MN Formerly of Forest Lake. Born on January 23, 1923. Died on April 7, 2011. Preceded in death by parents John Andrew Forsblade and Johanna Maria Hallquist Forsblade. Preceded in death by siblings Ernest, John "Gunnar", Herman, George, Ann, Ted and Eleanor. He is survived by wife of 57 years, Hazel...
Annie Duren
Apr 7, 2011
Annie C. Duren (Gamst), Beloved Wife, Mother, & Grandma, Age 58, Of Scandia, passed away with her family at her side on April 7, 2011. Survived by loving husband of 38 years, Greg, sons Greg II (Joey) and Aron, grandson Christian, father Don (Elaine) Gamst, siblings Donna, Greg (Vicki), Teri (Jerry), Gil (Candy), Rene (Bruce), Bernie (Debby), Chris, Celeste (Charlie),...
Edmund Whitacre
Apr 3, 2011
Edmund "Bud" Whitacre, age 83 of Forest Lake, Minnesota passed away peacefully, April 3, 2011 at The Birchwood Health Care Center. He was longtime employee of Burlington Northern Railroad. In his retirement years he could be found volunteering at Fairview Lakes Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his first wife Betty Lou Whitacre. He is survived by his...
Jeannine Keen
Apr 3, 2011
Jeannine Marie Keen Osceola, WI Scandia, MN Age 81, passed peacefully into our Lord's arms on April 3, 2011, surrounded by her loving family. Preceded in death by parents Flora & Kenneth Norris; sister Lisa. Survived by her husband of 64 years, Kenneth; sons, Fred (Bryce Jermain), Kerry (Laurie), Edward (Sue); daughters, Robyn (Chuck) Preisler, Laurie (Jon Minar); grandchildren, Velvet...
Wilmer Dufresne
Apr 2, 2011
Wilmer J. Dufresne, age 88 of lifelong resident of Forest Lake, died Saturday, April 02, 2011. He is preceded in death by his parents, August and Roseanna (Charpentier) Dufresne; nine siblings. He will be dearly missed by his beloved wife of 68 years, Carole; sons, Ken (Kathy) Roger (Mary); five grandchildren; nine great- grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; siblings, Rose Balster, Norman...
Connie Watters
Mar 30, 2011
Connie Jarvis Watters, age 48 of Forest Lake, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, March 30, 2011. She is preceded in death by her mother, Donna. She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her including her husband, Dave; children, Jessica Jarvis, Mindy (Derek) Peterson, Amanda Jarvis; first grandson expected in June; father, Merrill Rasmussen;...
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