Obituaries

Donald Martinson

Donald Martinson

Aug 29, 2006

Donald E. Martinson, age 64, of Wyoming, died August 29, 2006. Preceded in by his father, mother, and a sister. He is survived by his wife, Juli; children, Chris, Julie (Bruce), Scott (fiance, Carla), and Melissa; grandsons, Brennan & Eli. Memorial Service 12:00 PM, Saturday, September 2, 2006 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Don, like...

Sidney Gagner

Sidney Gagner

Aug 27, 2006

Sidney "Sid" Gagner of Forest Lake beloved Husband, Dad, Grandpa Member of Teamster Local 120 and proud Vietnam Veteran died, Sunday August 27, 2006 after a courageous battle with cancer.He is preceded in death by his father Thomas Gagner; sister Gail Coleman. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend Angie; children, Laurie, Ann and David; grandchildren, David...

Brian Crosson

Brian Crosson

Aug 27, 2006

Crosson, Brian beloved husband, father, son age 35 Went home to be with his Heavenly Father on August 27, 2006 after a courageous battle against a brain tumor. Brian was an employee of Andersen Windows and a U of M graduate. He will be dearly missed by his beloved wife Joelle; daugthers Jessica and Amanda; father Paul (Darlene); mother Victoria...

Myrtle DelVecchio

Myrtle DelVecchio

Aug 24, 2006

Myrtle "Marty" DelVecchio died, Thursday, August 24, 2006 in Forest Lake, Minnesota at the age of 81 after a long illness. She is survived by her daughters, Kimbley Boswell, Mary DelVecchio, Christina Jester; grandchildren, Christa, Jacob, William, Samantha, Autumn, Alexis, Alicity, Anthony Jr. Donations in lieu of flowers to the American Diabetes Association

Charles Peterson

Charles Peterson

Aug 23, 2006

Charles "Chuck" E. Peterson age 57 of Blaine Died August 23, 2006, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with colon cancer. Retired as a Chief Petty Officer after 24 years of serving his country in the United States Navy. Lifelong member of Sgt. John Rice VFW Post 6316 in Blaine. Preceded in death by father Edwin and infant...

Betty Bloom

Betty Bloom

Aug 23, 2006

Bloom, Betty Lou age 65 died, August 23, 2006 She is survived by her children, Wendy Card, Ann Smith, Tim Card, Lisa (Lon) Rongstad; step-children, Richard (Nancy) Bloom, Mitch (Becky) Bloom, Theresa (Ray) Moltan; grandchildren, Jessy, Cody, Ryan; many step-grandchildren; siblings, Lloyd "Bill" (Betty) Baker, Pam Kennebeck, Mike (Mari) Baker; many other loving family and friends. Memorial Services will be...

James Shearen

James Shearen

Aug 23, 2006

Shearen, James M. age 25 of Scandia died, Wednesday, August 23, 2006 He is preceded in death by his grandfather Leo A. Nontelle. He is survived by his loving parents, James and Debra; brother Matthew; paternal grandparents, James F. and Jean Shearen; maternal grandmother Norma Nontelle; several aunts, uncles, family and friends. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m.,...

Ralph Strecker

Ralph Strecker

Aug 19, 2006

Ralph A. Strecker, age 81, of Forest Lake, passed away unexpectedly on August 19, 2006. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Irene; sisters, Regina Sandstrom and Marcella Marier; and several nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM, Tuesday, August 22, 2006, ST. PETER'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1250 South Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Visitation 9-10 AM, Tuesday,...

Tami Basel

Tami Basel

Aug 18, 2006

Tami Basel, age 45, of Wyoming, passed away unexpectedly August 18, 2006 as the result of a brain tumor. She was born June 6, 1961 to John W. and Pat (Burmeister) Green in Minneapolis, MN. Preceded in death by her husband, Gary; and brother John Green, Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Angel Basel; boyfriend, Tim Hemp; parents, John...

Genevieve Garvick

Genevieve Garvick

Aug 16, 2006

Garvick, Genevieve C. (Van Guilder) of Forest Lake 7/29/1917 - 8/15/2006 on the Feast of the Assumption. Preceded in death by first husband, William Van Guilder; second husband, Verlin Garvick; infant daughter, Mary Genevieve; and parents. She is survived by her daughters, Virginia (Ben) Quintero, Karen Fernholz, Patricia (David) Bjork, Penny (Steve) Sockel, Mary (Bruce) Wightman; 13 grandchildren; 20 great...

John Gessell

John Gessell

Aug 13, 2006

John James "Jim" Gessell age 73 died, in his home Sunday, August 13, 2006 After being diagnosed only seven weeks ago, cancer took him with the same passion and determination in which he lived his life. Jim retired after 33 years of service with US West, was a proud veteran of the USMC, the former mayor of Forest Lake, past...

Betty Johnson

Betty Johnson

Aug 13, 2006

Betty Lou Johnson of Forest Lake Loving Wife & Mother passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 13, 2006 She is preceded in death by her parents, Arnes and Mabel. She is survived by her loving husband and professional golfer Clayton Johnson; children, Debra (Fred) Newburg, Cindy (Mark) Wachter, Susie Marazza, Jeff (Anna Tachney) Johnson; grandchildren, Nichole, Bill, Nicholas, Jon, Jamie,...

Thomas Parzyck

Thomas Parzyck

Aug 12, 2006

Parzyck, Tom, age 54, of Forest Lake, formerly of Mpls. passed away on August 12, 2006 surrounded by his family. Preceded in death by his parents, Cos & Muriel Parzyck and brother, Ron. He is survived by brothers, Dennie (Penny) and Terry (Patty); nephews, Pan (Becky), Wolfe, and Ian Parzyck, their children Summer and Luke. Funeral Service 10:00 AM, Saturday,...

Howard Schletty

Howard Schletty

Aug 3, 2006

Howard William Schletty,age 85, of Hugo, died August 3, 2006. Preceded in death by parents; William and Christina; brothers, Harold and Ralph. He is survived by his wife Ruth; children, Gerald (Sam), Mary (Wayne) Jastremski; grandchildren, Katie, Tom and Connie, Brian and Jenna; brother, Robert (Sherry); sisters, Theodora, Leona (Richard), Florence and special friend Lilia Gold. Mass of Christian Burial...

F. Houle

F. Houle

Aug 2, 2006

F. Doris Houle, age 84, of Forest Lake died, peacefully August 2, 2006 at her home. She is preceded in death by her parents Frank and Frances; husband Merton; brothers, Bernard and Maurice; sisters, Marie and Louise. She is survived by her daughters, Mary (Raymond) Turcotte, Alice (Mark) Jarstad, Jill (Mark) Schmidt; grandchildren, Zachary (Jessica) Turcotte, Lucie (Nico Zbacnick) Turcotte,...

Louise Bell

Louise Bell

Jul 27, 2006

Bell, Louise age 91 beloved Mother, Grandma and Great Grandma died, July 27, 2006 She is preceded in death by her husband Iven; son Joseph; grandson Luke. She is survived by her children, Laura (Raymond) Kunze, Mary (Ron) Mitzel, Thomas (Susan) Bell, Leslie Bell; nine grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Memorial Services will be held at 4:00...

George Thurnbeck

George Thurnbeck

Jul 27, 2006

Thurnbeck, George M. age 94 of Forest Lake, MN died July 27, 2006 George's deep trust in the Lord was reflected in his gentle smile, personal example and giving heart. He was a lifetime member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, a pioneer in the turkey growing industry in Minnesota and a founder of the Forest Hills Golf Club. He is...

Theodore Nelson

Theodore Nelson

Jul 24, 2006

Theodore M. Nelson, age 81, of Greeley, CO, formerly of North Branch, MN Died July 24, 2006. He graduated from North Branch High School in North Branch, MN. He served in the Army Air Corps in World War II and was awarded a Purple Heart. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Minnesota and his first teaching job...

Samuel Heit

Samuel Heit

Jul 23, 2006

Samuel James Heit, age 28 of Chisago City died suddenly on his birthday, July 23, 2006 in a motorcycle accident. Preceded in death by his aunt, Shirley Wyatt; great aunt, Lola Bradley. He is survived by the light of his life, daughter, Patience Blackledge; parents, Gene and Ellen Heit; brother, Christopher; faithful dog, Rocky; and many other family members and...

Roy Anderson

Roy Anderson

Jul 15, 2006

Roy Herman Anderson May 18, 1925 - July 15, 2006 Roy was born in Big Stone County, Minnesota the third of nine children of Raynard and Hannah Anderson. Raised on the farm, he left home at a young age and was baptized at 18 by Max Ward Randall. He graduated from Minnesota Bible College in 1951 and received a Master's...

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