Obituaries

Roberta Wittwer

Roberta Wittwer

Jan 21, 2007

Roberta Ann Wittwer age 57 of Forest Lake died Sunday, January 21, 2007 Roberta was born October 18, 1949 in Forest Lake, Minnesota the daughter of Robert and Audrey (Landgraver) Gemeiner. She was a loving wife and an excellent mother and grandmother. She will be remembered by many for always being there for anyone who needed a helping hand. She...

Jeanne Broede

Jeanne Broede

Jan 18, 2007

Jeanne C. Broede age 80 of Forest Lake Born on August 22, 1926 to John and Florence (Johnson) Marshall in St. Paul. Jeanne especially enjoyed animals, gardening, the outdoors, life on the lake and traveling. She had a special affection for Margaret Fagerberg "Tuddy" who helped raise her and Tuddy's daughter Carol Johnson-Isaacson. Jeanne grew up in St. Paul and...

N. Berven

N. Berven

Jan 17, 2007

N. Eugene Berven age 94 of Forest Lake Born and raised in Centerville, South Dakota. He attended Principia College in St. Louis, Missouri, received his BA from Yankton College in Yankton, South Dakota and went on to do post graduate work at the U of M in Minneapolis. After graduating he taught high school in rural South Dakota. He served...

Warren Jackson

Warren Jackson

Jan 15, 2007

Warren L. Jackson age 88 Loving Father, Devoted Grandfather died, Monday, January 15, 2007 Warren was a lifetime Scandia resident and a longtime devoted dairy farmer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Minnie; wife Adele; siblings, Iver, Arnold, Alice. He will be missed by those who knew and loved him including his children, Terry (Jack) Christenson,...

Theodore Hermes

Theodore Hermes

Jan 13, 2007

Theodore W. Hermes Beloved Brother and Uncle Died peacefully January 13, 2007, in Forest Lake. Born January 3, 1933, in Tacoma, Washington, and had lived in Forest Lake since 1945. Preceded in death by parents, Henry W. and Eleanor M. Hermes. Survived by brothers and sisters, Patricia Cowing, James H. (Nancy), David G., Marianne (Peter) Machaiek, Michael W. (Patricia). Also...

Richard Gross

Richard Gross

Jan 10, 2007

Gross, Richard "Dick" age 76 of Linwood, formerly of Inver Grove Heights died, Wednesday, January 10, 2007 Dick was a retiree of Qwest and most recently worked at Linwood Pizza. Dick proudly served his country in the US Navy. He is preceded in death by his parents Carl and Lillian; wife Cleotha "Pete"; Hallie (Gumps) and Annie Drury. He is...

Richard Hibbard Sr

Richard Hibbard Sr

Jan 8, 2007

Richard S. Hibbard Sr. age 79 of Columbia Heights died January 8, 2007 Preceded in death by parents; son Mark. Survived by ten children; numerous grandchildren & great grandchildren; sister Margie; significant other Helen. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 13, 2007 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Visitation will be 4:00-8:00...

Iva Hunter

Iva Hunter

Jan 7, 2007

Iva AnnaBelle Hunter age 85 of Wyoming, formerly of Warrens, Wisconsin died, Sunday, January 7, 2007 at Green Acres Country Care Center. Iva was born May 12, 1921 in Norwalk, Wisconsin, the daughter of Harry and Tessie (Teal) Woodward. She worked for seventeen years at the Tomah Hospital. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Lee L. Hunter;...

Helen Mosimann

Helen Mosimann

Jan 5, 2007

Helen Irene Mosimann, age 85, of Chisago City passed away January 5, 2007. Helen was born April 13, 1921 in Hutchinson, Minnesota to Hans and Mable (Lowe) Miller. She is preceded in death by her son Keith, and husband Milton. Survived by son, Gerald (Kay); 3 grandchildren, Adam, Jerry and Crystal; and two siblings. Funeral Service will be at 12:30pm,...

Frances Bernier

Frances Bernier

Dec 29, 2006

Frances E. Bernier age 96 of Hugo 7/29/1910-12/29/2006 Loving Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Great Great Grandmother, Sister, Aunt She is preceded in death by her husband Ivan; parents, Joseph and Louise (Marcotte) Marier; grandsons, Thomas Bernier, Guy Erickson; son-in-law Donald Marier; sisters, Manda Cartier, Mildred Palmer; brothers, Harold, Antone, Lawrence, Raymond Marier. She is survived by her children, Robert (Regina)...

Katie Wilson

Katie Wilson

Dec 28, 2006

Katie Marie Wilson entered the world on November 3, 2006, which was a miracle in itself. Katie was not expected to live long and amazed us all by surviving almost two months. Each day with Katie was a blessing. Katie passed away peacefully in her mom and dad's loving arms. Katie is survived by her parents, Carrie and Rick Wilson;...

Ted Preisler

Ted Preisler

Dec 28, 2006

Ted R. Preisler age 74 of Forest Lake Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather Died peacefully at home on December 28, 2006. Ted proudly served his country in the army as a sergeant in Japan and Korea. Ted also served as a police officer for Forest Lake and as a Washington County Deputy Sheriff for 31 years. Preceded in...

James Wagner

James Wagner

Dec 26, 2006

James J. "Jim" Wagner age 67 of Linwood Township died, Tuesday, December 26, 2006 James was born August 26, 1939 in St. Paul, Minnesota the son of Louis and Adeline (Bormes) Wagner. He worked for many years as a sheet metal fabricator, most recently working for County Line Iron. Jim enjoyed woodworking, tinkering with cars/motorcycles, fishing, hunting and target shooting....

Arnold Flatness

Arnold Flatness

Dec 19, 2006

Arnold P. Flatness, age 92 of Coon Lake, Minnesota died, December 19, 2006. He was a World War II Veteran, sheet metal worker at Unisys and longtime operator of Norquist Campground in Coon Lake, Minnesota. He was preceded in death by his wife Mabel; three brothers; five sisters. He is survived by many nieces, nephews and extended family. A Funeral...

Olivia Yurick

Olivia Yurick

Dec 17, 2006

Olivia Marie Yurick age 5, of East Bethel died unexpectedly at home, Sunday, December 17, 2006. Olivia was in Kindergarten at St. Scholastica in Cambridge. She had many favorites, including playing with horses, My Little Pony, treats, drawing and singing. Most of all she loved her siblings and enjoyed playing with them. Her beautiful eyes and infectous smile could light...

Marion Mangnuson

Marion Mangnuson

Dec 16, 2006

Mangnuson, (Eskra) Marion A. age 93 of Forest Lake died, Saturday, December 16, 2006 She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Celia Deeg; first husband DeCloise Eskra; second husband Howard Mangnuson; step-son Ronald Mangnuson; brother Arnold Deeg; sister Marie Sawyer. She will be missed by those who knew and loved her including her daughters, Joan (William) Soebbing,...

Tom Mordorski

Tom Mordorski

Dec 13, 2006

Tom Mordorski age 64 of Forest Lake died, accidentaly, Wednesday, December 13, 2006 while traveling in Iowa. Tom worked for many years as a sales manager for Thomas Precision Machining Inc. He is preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Helen Mordorski. He will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved him including his children, Jackie (Don)...

Ellen Anderson

Ellen Anderson

Dec 7, 2006

Anderson, Ellen J. H. age 91 Longtime Forest Lake teacher Mrs. Anderson was a teacher in the Forest Lake School system for over 38 years. She was also a devoted member of Faith Lutheran Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Elma Hongisto; brothers, Elmer, Norman, Walter. She will be missed by those who knew and...

Andrew Stein

Andrew Stein

Dec 7, 2006

Andrew Charles "Pat" Stein age 86 of Scandia, formerly of St. Paul December. 10, 1919 - December. 7, 2006 Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Margie; children, Ron (Lois), Jeannene (Bill) Otto, Rosemary (Randy) Grover, Patty (Dave) Anderson, Gloria (Bob) Eberhard; 20 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; brother Joe (Isabel) Stein; sister Mary Havener. He was a US Navy veteran...

Ruth Milbrandt

Ruth Milbrandt

Dec 6, 2006

Milbrandt, Ruth L. (nee Rien) age 89 of Forest Lake, formerly Bellingham and Madison, Minnesota Passed away December 6, 2006. Preceded in death by husband, William; brother, Archie; sister, Maxine; and great-grandson, Joshua. She is survived by her daughters, Sonya Meyer, Carol (Gene) Carlson, Linda (Peter) Chouinard, Melba (Gerald) Schmieg; 7 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 3 sisters and 1 brother. Funeral...

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