Obituaries

Rachel Nguyen

Rachel Nguyen

Aug 30, 2009

The family will greet friends from 4:00-7:00 p.m., Friday, September 4, 2009 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the family.

Hazel Wathen

Hazel Wathen

Aug 29, 2009

She was born in Piatt County, DeLand, Illinois on August 22, 1919 to William and Abbie Perkins. She was a nurses aide at the Holy Family Hospital in Estherville, Iowa. After moving to Minnesota she worked at the Pine City Memorial Hospital and Cambridge State School and Hospital. She later moved to St. Paul, and worked at the St. Mary’s Hospital in...

Darleen Goodman

Darleen Goodman

Aug 26, 2009

She is preceded in death by mom Vivian Boucher; brother Sonny. She will be dearly missed by her son Gregory (Annette) Friedl; sister Sharon DeMaio; niece Lorrie Swenson; nephews, Mike DeMaio and Larry Borner.

Bonnie Starkey

Bonnie Starkey

Aug 23, 2009

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 28, 2009 at St. Bridget of Sweden Catholic Church, 13060 Lake Blvd., Lindstrom. Visitation will be held from 4:00-8:00 p.m., Thursday at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake and one hour prior to mass at the church. Private family interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials are preferred...

Donald Stenseth

Donald Stenseth

Aug 21, 2009

Donald R. Stenseth, a assed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 21, 2009.  He was born February 25, 1954 to Robert and Mavis (Lee) Stenseth.  Don is survived by wife, Carrie; children, Mandy (Andrew) Stenseth, Brian (Molly), siblings Clarice Hanson, Rita Waite, Sandy Livingston, Lois Washburn, Brian Stenseth; many nieces, nephews and friends. Memorial service 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at...

William Ladd

William Ladd

Aug 20, 2009

Passed away comfortably in his sleep on August 20, 2009 at Cerenity Care in Saint Paul. Bill had been a Television Repairman since the 1950’s. He was a Life Member and Past President of Wildwood Lions and a member of American Legion Post 225.  Bill was a U.S. Army Air Corps Veteran of WWII. Memorial Service 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 25,...

Irene Quaal

Irene Quaal

Aug 19, 2009

Irene was a longtime member of the Lac qui Parle Lutheran Church, rural Dawson, MN. She was active in the Ladies’ Aid, her circle and a Sunday School teacher. She was a busy farmwife and guided her four children through 4H, church and school activities. Some of her favorite hobbies were gardening, sewing, canning, quilting and card playing. She...

Margaret Kluk

Margaret Kluk

Aug 19, 2009

Margaret Mary (Pirkl) Kluk, age 91, of Forest Lake, MN, was born into eternal life on August 19, 2009, surrounded by several members of  her family at Birchwood Care Center. Margaret was born on April 7, 1918 to Edward and Josephine (Schuster) Pirkl on their family farm near Pine City, MN.  She attended District 47 West Elementary School, a...

Rollo McPhail

Rollo McPhail

Aug 13, 2009

He was born June 5, 1923 in Granada, Nashville Twp., Martin Co., Minnesota. His parents were Walt and Della (Brown) McPhail. He had three older brothers and one younger sister. He was raised in Southern Minnesota; Granada, Truman and Winnebago area. Rollo entered WWII on February 13, 1943 and was a Corporal in the U.S. Army~Air Force. He spent 17 months on the Island...

Norman Ratzlow

Norman Ratzlow

Aug 12, 2009

Norman was a US Air Force Veteran of WWII, Korea and Vietnam. Preceded in death by his wife Jeanette; daughter Lauralee Buchholtz. Memorial Service 3:00 p.m., Saturday, August 15, 2009 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Gathering of Family & Friends one hour prior to service. Inurnment in Shopier, WI on August 29, 2009.

Evelyn Whaley

Evelyn Whaley

Aug 11, 2009

Born November. 26, 1916~Died August 11, 2009 Funeral Service 11:00 a.m., Monday, August 17, 2009 at Faith Lutheran Church, 886 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Visitation one hour prior to service at church. Interment in Scandinavian Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to Faith Lutheran Church

Paul Nitschke

Paul Nitschke

Aug 9, 2009

Paul R. Nitschke, age 71 of Scandia, died Sunday, August 9, 2009 surrounded by his loving family. Paul was born November 29, 1937 in New York City, New York, the son of Robert and Helen (Landau) Nitschke. Following graduation from high school, he enlisted in the United States Navy where he proudly served his country from 1958-1964. Paul and Antoinette Helmberger were...

Ronald Agnes

Ronald Agnes

Aug 9, 2009

Age 81 Longtime resident died on August 9, 2009. Ron was a proud WWII Veteran of the US  Navy. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Arlene; children, Jodie (Dave) Drews, James (Michele) Agnes, Lynette (Richard) Stream, Richard (Lorraine) Agnes, LuAnne Agnes, Tom (Linda) Agnes; grandchildren, Dave Jr., Dustin, Ben, Christine, Daniel, Jeremy, Josh, Jesse, Joseph, Chantel,...

Elsie Hallberg

Elsie Hallberg

Aug 4, 2009

Elsie L. Hallberg, age 79 of Forest Lake, died August 4, 2009. Elsie was a devoted Christian who will be remembered as a kind and dear woman who gave of selflessly gave of herself. She is preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Emily (Christin) Thober; husband Melbourne; siblings, Water, Edwin, Arnold, Annette, Claire, Adeline, Lillian. She is survived by her daughters,...

Alice Bohman

Alice Bohman

Aug 4, 2009

Alice H. Bohman, age 88, longtime Marine on St. Croix Resident, died peacefully at home on August 4, 2009.  She is preceded in death by husband Walter; son Herman; brothers, Jimmy, Cliff, Milton; sister Thea. She is survived by her children, Sonja (Ron) True, Clifton (Linda) Bohman; daughter-in-law Pat Bohman; nine grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren; several great great grandchildren;  brothers, Walter,...

Jerome Schultz Jr

Jerome Schultz Jr

Aug 2, 2009

Preceded in death by his grandparents & mother Mary Schultz. He is survived by his fiancé Carrie Winkelman & their 6 year old daughter, Jamaica; father Jerome Sr.; stepfather Art Price; sisters, Jamie Schultz, Sheila Schultz-Price; aunt Susan (Kevin) Murray; uncle Jerry (Dagmar) Abfalter; and several more aunts, uncles; nephews; one niece; and other extended family. Funeral Service 4:00 p.m., Friday, August...

Terri Toft

Terri Toft

Jul 29, 2009

Age 62 of Brooklyn Park, died Wednesday, July 29, 2009, following a valiant battle with cancer. Terri was born May 5, 1947 in Mahnomen, Minnesota the daughter of Terrance and Frances (Smith) Goodwin. Following high school, Terri was united in marriage to Richard Toft on April 27, 1968. The last 7 years she worked as a production scheduler for Industrial Fabrics. Terri will...

Rodger Kruckman

Rodger Kruckman

Jul 19, 2009

age 69, of Forest Lake, formerly of North Branch, died Sunday, July 19, 2009.  He was born September 8, 1939 to Herbert & Eugenia (Nuesse) Kruckman in Minneapolis.

Rodger was preceded in death by his sister Denise Cezekala.  He is survived by his sisters, Sandy Proefrock, Rachel (Jim) Zachary, Diane (Randy) Joslyn; many nieces and nephews.  Many...

Susan Weiss

Susan Weiss

Jul 19, 2009

Age 65, of Forest Lake, died Sunday, July 19, 2009. Born and raised in Forest Lake, she lived many years in Chicago before returning to Forest Lake in early 2000.  Susan worked for Associates in Medical Physics and The Education & Research Foundation for the Society of Nuclear Medicine.  She was the Past National President of the Nuclear Medical Society. Susan...

Angelia Saltzer

Angelia Saltzer

Jul 19, 2009

age 83 of Linwood Twp., passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 19, 2009 Preceded in death by husband Joe; parents Harold & Fern Chapman; two brothers, one sister.  She is survived by her children, Jim, Jerry, Joanne Perry, Joe Jr., Dennis; eleven grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren; six sisters; four brothers; numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Memorial Service 11:00 a.m.,...