Obituaries

Donna Watson
Mar 1, 2009
Donna Marie Watson, age 77, of Columbus Township, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 1, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Watson. Donna is survived by her daughter, Lisa (Jim) Watson; grandchildren, Alexandra Marie Mieritz, Ashley Beth Watson (fiance Tyler Uthe), A.J. Watson, Krissy Watson, Trish Watson; great granddaughter, Jasmin Robinson; sister, Gloria (Chuck)...
Sam Parness
Feb 24, 2009
Preceded in death by his wife, Gertrude: siblings, Evelyn, Rosalyn, Louis; son-in-law Bill Ruddy.

Kathleen Roberts
Feb 24, 2009
Kathleen Roberts, age 86, passed away peacefully February 24, 2009.
She is survived by her children: Arnold (Lynn) Lahd, Diana Lahd, Georgia Laby, and Rolland Montney; grandchildren, Holly, Darren, Jillian, and Nicole; four great grandchildren.
Interment will be in Olivet Cemetery, McIntosh, Minnesota.
Carolyn Proulx
Feb 16, 2009
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, February 22, 2009 at Zion Lutheran Church, 28005 Old Towne Road, Chisago City. Visitation will be 2:00-6:00 p.m., Saturday at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake and one hour prior to the service at the church. Private family interment at Oak Park Cemetery.

Doyle Biggs Jr
Feb 12, 2009
went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, February 12, 2009. He is the former owner of Gulden’s Roadhouse and other local restaurants. He is Preceded in death by his son, Mark Allen; and his parents.
Sharon Lyons
Feb 8, 2009
Sharon Lyons of Ocala, Florida and Chisago City, Minnesota, beloved wife of Harley Mays, passed away on February 8, 2009 in Chisago City, Minnesota after a full life. Her father, Raymond Baer, precedes her in death. In addition to her loving husband, she is survived by her mother, Louise Baer of Ocala, her son Trev, and wife Tammy of Chisago...

Donald VanMaasdam
Feb 5, 2009
Donald VanMaasdam, age 86 of Wyoming, died, Thursday, February 5, 2009. Donald was born May 13, 1922 in Peoria, Illinois. He is preceded in death by his parents Peter and Hattie (Hibma) VanMaasdam; wife Ruby (Engelbrecht) VanMaasdam. He is survived by his children, Judy VanMaasdam, Diane (Gordon) Cable, Terry (Jeanne) VanMaasdam; several grandchildren and great grandchildren. A Celebration of His Life will be held...
Peggy Kolnberger
Feb 3, 2009
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at Faith Lutheran Church, 886 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Visitation will be held 4:00-8:00 p.m., Monday at Kessler & Maguire Funeral Home, 640 West Seventh Street, St. Paul and 9:30-11:00 a.m., Tuesday at the church. Interment at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.

Marvin Peterson
Feb 3, 2009
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 6, 2009 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 5879 Wyoming Trail, Wyoming. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to St. Paul Lutheran Church.

William Schneider
Feb 2, 2009
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 6, 2009 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Visitation will be 6:00-9:00 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials are preferred to the family.
Curtis Lawrence
Feb 1, 2009
Passed away peacefully February 1, 2009. Curt was an avid fisherman, hunter and snowmobiler. He belonged to the Sno-goers Snowmobile Club. He was a US Army Veteran of WWII, having served in North Africa, Germany, Italy, and Sicily. Curt is survived by his son, Terry (Sandy) of Marine on St. Croix; grandson, Troy (Kerry Guzek); granddaughter, Kyleen Lawrence (Scott) Harstedt; brother, Vern...
Katherine Olson
Feb 1, 2009
Age 87, lifelong Forest Lake resident and member of Faith Lutheran Church, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 1, 2009 with her family at her side. Survived by husband of 62 years, Millard; children, Rich (Laurie), Judy (Norman) Peterson; grandchildren, Manne, Mike & Amy Peterson; sisters-in-law, Beulah Tolzmann, Mercedes Tolzmann and many other family and friends.
Lori Ettinger
Jan 28, 2009
Lori Jean Ettinger, age 52 of Scandia died January 28, 2009 Preceded in death by son, Aaron Ettinger; soulmate, Al Kuntz; grandparents, Edward & Goldie Lundberg, Adolf & Anna Kostroski. She is survived by her daughter, Crystal; parents Jerry & Janice Kostroski; sister Christine Kostroski; brothers, Mark Kostroski and Rick Kostroski; many aunts, uncles and cousins. Memorial Service 1:00 p.m.,...
Marjorie Grabau
Jan 27, 2009
Grabau, Marjorie E., age 84, of Ham Lake, passed away peacefully January 27, 2009.
She had worked for Firestone Tire in Ohio, Hansen Drug Store in Circle Pines and as a voting judge for Anoka County. Marjorie was also a homemaker and farmer who volunteered with Crossroads Evangelical Church Food Shelf and Meals on Wheels. She loved to...
Agnes Bartz
Jan 26, 2009
Preceded in death by 1 st husband, Arnold Strand; 2 nd husband, Herb Bartz; siblings, John, Harold, and Hannah. Visitation 5-8 PM, Wednesday, January 28, 2009 with time of sharing at 7:30 PM at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Funeral Service 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 30, 2009 at Grace Lutheran Church, 110 3rd Avenue East, Ada, MN. Visitation will...
Elizabeth Pranghofer
Jan 23, 2009
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 1250 South Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Visitation will be 4:00-8:00 p.m., Monday and 9:00-10:00 a.m., Tuesday at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Interment at Oak Park Cemetery.
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