Obituaries

Kenneth Johnson

Kenneth Johnson

Oct 18, 2009

age 71, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died unexpectedly October 18, 2009. Ken was born December 13, 1937 to Axel and Margaret (Arth) Johnson in Forest Lake. He grew up on the family farm that was homesteaded in 1885. His first job, at the age of 11, was working for Mike Danninger at the Danninger Dairy Farm. Ken was a 1955 graduate...

Larry Kost

Larry Kost

Oct 12, 2009

A Celebration of His Life will be held at 1:30 p.m., Friday, October 16, 2009 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. The family will greet friends from 2:00-4:00 p.m., following the service. Memorials are preferred to the family.

Raymond Meyer

Raymond Meyer

Oct 11, 2009

He is preceded in death by his wife Erta; brother Orville. He is survived by his children, Paulette (Harold) Johnson, Deanna (Robert) Johnson, Mike (Linda) Meyer; four grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; sister Eleanore Mead.

Anna Lathrop

Anna Lathrop

Oct 9, 2009

Preceded in death by her brother, Samuel. She will be dearly missed by her parents; brothers, Tyler, Josh; sisters, Jolene, Kelsey; grandparents, Joe & Carol Cantele of Blaine, David & Sandra Lathrop of Stacy; great grandparents, Irene Cantele of Blaine, Phyllis Fredrickson of Woodbury, Joseph Dolphy of Richland, Washington; several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Dale Jensen

Dale Jensen

Oct 9, 2009

Preceded in death by his parents, Martin & Lucille Jensen; brother Kermit; son-in-law JJ Wright. Dale retired from Glen Rehbein Company after 32 years. Memorials are preferred to the family.

Rose Peltier

Rose Peltier

Oct 7, 2009

Memorial service 7:00 PM, Monday, October 12, 2009 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Gathering of family and friends 4:00 PM until time of service.

Frank Waldoch

Frank Waldoch

Oct 7, 2009

A Celebration of His Life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 30, 2009 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment at Calvary Cemetery, Forest Lake. Memorials are preferred to Birchwood Health Care Center where Frank was so dearly loved and cared for....

Brenda Dotray

Brenda Dotray

Sep 26, 2009

age 57 of Wyoming, Minnesota passed away unexpectedly September 26, 2009. Brenda is survived by her life partner Bob Higgins; siblings, Paul (Helen), John (Lucy), Jean (Everett) Beggs, Larry Stanfel, Nancy Donarski; special nieces and nephew, Keith (Lisa) Dotray,  Tonya Rahnert, Christa Burton; many other relatives and friends. She was a 30 year friend of Bill W.

Forbes Martinson

Forbes Martinson

Sep 26, 2009

Forbes has gone to sing with the Seraphim and Cherubim. I’m sure he’s discussing with his dad what anthem will be sung next and which one of them gets to direct. He married Vivian Robidoux and they had four children; Nancy of St. Paul, Christopher (Cindy) of Cottage Grove, Dawn (Carl) Green of Duluth, Alvin (Brenda) of Champlin. Forbes married Germaine Olsen...

Cecelia Ott

Cecelia Ott

Sep 25, 2009

Beloved Mother & Grandmother, September 25, 2009 at the Villages of North Branch surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband Jim Ott; sons, Tim Ott, Jim & Rusty Hynes; grandsons, Tom Harmon, Lauren Hynes; great great grandson Nolan Englund; siblings, Verona Fishback, Paul SanCartier, Joseph SanCartier. Cecelia is survived by her children, Eileen (Tom) Kost, Mike...

Harold Kunz

Harold Kunz

Sep 18, 2009

Harold David Kunz, age 90 of Wyoming, Minnesota died peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, September 18, 2009.  Harold was born July 15, 1919 in Saint Paul, Minnesota the son of Albert and Lena (Dimmers) Kunz.  Following high school he proudly served his country during WWII in the United States Marine Corps.  He was united in marriage to...

J. Keacher

J. Keacher

Sep 17, 2009

A Celebration of His Life will be held at 12:00 p.m., Monday, September 21, 2009 at Wyoming United Methodist Church, 5459 Viking Blvd., Wyoming. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Private family interment at Stacy Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Wyoming United Methodist Church.

Sally Hopkins

Sally Hopkins

Sep 16, 2009

A Celebration of Her Life will be held at 6:00 p.m., Sunday, September 20, 2009 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. Interment at Union Cemetery, White Bear Lake. Memorials may be directed to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

Charles Drake

Charles Drake

Sep 15, 2009

Born to Robert T. and Margaret A. Drake, Mpls. He graduated Richfield High School 1976 and attended Normandale Community College in Bloomington. Preceded in death by his former wife Cindy (Adolphson) Drake; father Robert T. Drake; mother Margaret Drake-Moegle; and grand niece Jaycee Hietala. Robert “Rob” Drake; nieces Chris (Drake) Arens and Erika Drake; grand nephew Sean Arens; and Grand niece...

Irene Leroux

Irene Leroux

Sep 10, 2009

Preceded in death by parents, Joseph & Philomene Proulx; husband Joseph; daughter Mildred Schilz; son Eugene; 14 brothers and sisters; grandson Peter Leroux; great granddaughters Nicole, Robin and Lily. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Monday, September 14, 2009 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 14383 Forest Blvd. North, Hugo. Visitation 4-7 PM, Sunday at Mattson Funeral Home,...

Eleanor Peterson

Eleanor Peterson

Sep 6, 2009

passed away peacefully, September 6, 2009. A Celebration of Her Life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, September 10, 2009 at Coon Lake Senior Center, 182 Forest Road, East Bethel Center (service will be held outside, with casual attire requested, please bring a lawn chair). The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. Eleanor had requested those attending...

Gary Elsberg

Gary Elsberg

Sep 3, 2009

A Celebration of His Life will be held at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

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