Obituaries

Katie Knowlton

Katie Knowlton

Aug 22, 2004

Knowlton, Katie LynnBeloved Daughter, Sister, GranddaughterDear Friend, Age 17Of Wyoming, MN/ Amery, WI. Died tragically in a car accident August 22. Preceded in death by grandparents Harland & Anna Knowlton and Clifford Rieck.Survived by mother Marilyn (Jerry Kohler); father Melvin (Dionna Rivas and son Josef); sister Heather (Mike) Brackeen; brother Justin (Amanda Aeschliman); grandmother Mildred Rieck; many aunts, uncles, cousins...

Richard Pollreis

Richard Pollreis

Aug 21, 2004

Pollreis, RichardAge 82Of Forest Lake/McGregorDied August. 21, 2004. He was born in Stillwater, MN April 25, 1922 to Emil & Lousia (Hoefl) Pollreis. He grew up and attended school in Forest Lake. Richard served in the US Army during WWII and was a member of the American Legion in Aitkin. He was preceded in death by his parents and eight...

Lois Steinke

Lois Steinke

Aug 15, 2004

Steinke, Lois Age 90, Of Forest LakeDied August 15, 2004. Preceded in death by her husband Gust Steinke, parents, Christian and Hannah (Melby) Bandli, brother John Bandli and sister Margaret Bandli.Survived by son Don (Sonja)Steinke; two grandchildren, David Steinke and Raegan Johnson; sisters-in-law, Gladys Newton and Edith Steinke; 1 niece and 3 nephews. Funeral Service 11:00 AM, Wednesday, 8/18/04, at...

William Olson

William Olson

Aug 9, 2004

Olson, William E., Jr.Age 61Of Rush City formerly of Brooklyn ParkDied August 9, 2004Long time employee of Gene Anderson Drywall.Preceded in death by parents William & Mary Olson.Survived by loving wife Judy; 2 children Melissa (Dan) Ragalie and Scott (Jill) Olson; 3 adored and cherished grandchildren, Anthony Ragalie, Jack and Paul Olson; 4 siblings, Geri Ann, Glenn, David and Mary;...

Robert Reller

Robert Reller

Aug 8, 2004

Reller, Robert S.Age 70Of Forest LakeDied August 8, 2004Preceded in death by his father, Bernard; son Michel.Survived by wife Suzanne; daughters, Diane (Steven) King; Stephanie Spielman; granddaughter Melissa King; great granddaughter Kaelan King; one brother; two sisters.

Richard Holtzbauer

Richard Holtzbauer

Aug 3, 2004

Holtzbauer, Richard F.Age 70Of Forest LakeDied August 3, 2004Preceded in death by parents, Joseph & Gladys Holtzbauer Sr.; son John Frank; brothers, Joseph Jr. and Philip Charles Holtzbauer.Survived by wife Carol Marie; son Richard James Holtzbauer; daughter Suzanne Marie (Chad) Zimmer; grandchildren, Holly Marie and John Joseph Zimmer; sister Judy (Tony) Ruffcorn; nephews, Dale, Jeff, Bob Ruffcorn and families; and...

Douglas Johnson Sr

Douglas Johnson Sr

Jul 31, 2004

Johnson, Douglas E. Sr.age 55of Forest Lakedied, July 31, 200434+ year employee of Onan Corporation in FridleySurvived by wife, Christine; three children, Julie (Corey) Johnson, Doug E. Jr., Jolleen Johnson; five grandchildren, Eric, Hailee, Nicole, Forest, Brooke; father, Edward; sister, Linda (Ken) Vincent; brothers; Marty (Mary) Johnson, Dennis (Mary) Johnson; many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral Services will be 1:00...

Daniel Ragen

Daniel Ragen

Jul 31, 2004

Dan W. RagenEmployee of Ford Motor Co.Most Loving & Generous Husband & FatherAge 47Survived by wife Vicci; sons, Danny & Mike; father Bob Ragen Sr.; mother &step-father Marjorie (Don) King; brother Bob Ragen; sisters, Pat (Reece) Wieckowski, Deb (Gary) Anderson; several nieces & nephews.Funeral Service 2 PM Thursday August 5, 2004 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 5879 Wyoming Trail, Wyoming,...

Dorothy Germain

Dorothy Germain

Jul 27, 2004

St. Germain, Dorothy F.Age 89Of Forest LakeDied July 27, 2004Preceded in death by her parents Frank & Anna Lawrence; two husbands Arthur Deerly & George F. St. Germain; brother Harlen.Survived by children Pat Johnson (Wayne), Susan A. Deerly; Wendy Deerly Reece (Richard); step-son George P. St. Germain (Judy); grandchildren, Lori, Desiree, John, Amanda, and Kelley; great grandchildren, Brittany, Garrett, Claire,...

Darlene Quast

Darlene Quast

Jul 21, 2004

Quast, Darlene M.Age 65Of East BethelDied July 21, 2004. Preceded in death by her parents; one sister.Survived by husband Charles of 46 years; 3 children, Charles John, Brian & Carrie (Jim) Allen; 3 grandchildren, Angela, Tyler and Brindy; sister Margie (David) Hobbs; friend and sister-in-law Margaret (Ronald) Kaufhold; sister-in-law Mary Hagen; brother-in-law Kenneth (Nancy) Quast.Funeral Service 11AM Tuesday July 27,...

Paul Palmer

Paul Palmer

Jul 19, 2004

Palmer, Paulage 91 of Forest Lakedied, Monday, July 19, 2004Preceded in death by his parents; three sisters; and two brothers. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Lois; son, Jack (January); daughters, Pam (Bill) Olson, Barb Nelson; grandchildren, Michelle (Cory) Berglund, Mike (Dixie) Olson, Matt Olson, Allen Lee Nelson, Faith (John) Billington, Mark (Karilyn) Lunden; great grandchildren, Tia,...

Severin Brenny

Severin Brenny

Jul 17, 2004

Brenny, Severin G.Age 21 monthsOf Forest LakeFuneral Service 10:00AM Saturday 7/24/04 at Faith Lutheran Church, 886 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Visitation 5-8PM Friday 7/23/04 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake, and one hour prior to service on Saturday.Mattson Funeral Home651-464-3565www.mattsonfuneralhome.com

Richard Elsenpeter

Richard Elsenpeter

Jul 16, 2004

Elsenpeter, Richard WilliamAge 78 of Marine on St. CroixMason and a Veteran4/6/26- 7/16/04Preceded in passing by mother Ellen; father George; brothers Dean and Norman.Survived by wife Lois (nee Rapp) of 56 1/2 years; sons and daughter, Wayne (Jean), Bruce (Linda), Alice (Glen) Johnson, Vernon and Roy (Ronda); 14 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; brother Leo (Joan); extended family and friends. Retired...

Irene Tesner

Irene Tesner

Jul 15, 2004

Tesner, IreneAge 75Of Forest Lake formerly of Iron River, MichiganDied July 15, 2004Preceded in death by son Robert; one brother and 3 sisters.Survived by husband William; children Dennis, Perry, Susan Gault, David, Linda Pomeroy, Mary Barthelemy, Judith Siegienski; 8 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; 3 brothers and 1 sisters.Funeral Service 11AM Monday July 19 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore...

Frank Funni

Frank Funni

Jul 12, 2004

Funni, Frank E.Age 61 Of ScandiaBorn 8/16/42Farmington, WisconsinDied suddenly, July 12, 2004 at his home.He is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Patti (Miley) Funni, Married February 1, 1964 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin; also four devoted children, Christine (Jon) Springer, Michelle (Doug) Mahnke, Mark (Trisha) Funni, David (Kristi) Funni; beloved and adored Grandpa (Bop) to: Maria Mahnke, 9, Shealeigh...

Robert Gardner

Robert Gardner

Jul 8, 2004

Gardner, Robert E.Age 78Of Forest LakeDied July 8, 2004WWII Veteran, 38 year employee of Burlington Northern RR.Survived by loving wife of 40 years Sallie; 5 children, Colleen (Gary) Peters, Timothy (Tara) , Darlene, Stephen, and Richard; 10 grandchildren; 1 great grandson; brother Tom (Virginia); sisters, Marjorie and Alice.Preceded in death by son Robert; sister Joyce; brothers Mark & Ted.Funeral Service...

Felix Boyles

Felix Boyles

Jul 7, 2004

Boyles, FelixAge 92 of Forest Lake Died 7/7/04.Preceded in death by parents; 4 brothers. Survived by wife Bea of 66 years; daughter Barbara (Duane) Sommerfeld; son Chridtopher (January); 2 sisters Frances Edwards & Kate (Louis) Pastel; 4 granddaughters; 8 great grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren.Service of Celebration 10:30 AM Tuesday 7/13/04 at Grace Alliance Church, 11th Ave & 4th Street...

Benjamin Holmgren

Benjamin Holmgren

Jul 7, 2004

Holmgren, Benjamin O.Age 17Of Forest LakeA student of Forest Lake Senior High School, Died July 7, 2004.Preceded in death by grandparents Oliver & Irene Holmgren.Survived by parents John & Laurie; brother Robert; grandparents Mitch & Cis Peloquin; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Monday July 12, 2004 at St. Peter's Catholic Church, 1250 South Shore...

Thomas Kelley

Thomas Kelley

Jul 6, 2004

Kelley, Thomas S.Age 43IBEW 110 MemberPassed away peacefully at home on July 6th surrounded by family after losing his battle with cancer.He was a 22 yr veteran of the U.S. Military. He served with the Minneapolis Facility Engineer Team, Task Force Eagle in Bosnia. He was also a member of I.B.E.W. Local 110, electrical union, served on the Executive Board,...

Carol Newell

Carol Newell

Jul 4, 2004

Newell, Carol Jeanage 58 of Wyomingdied, Sunday, July 4, 2004She is survived by her husband, Tom; two children, Mike (Cindy), Lori; grandchildren, Britnie, Dustin, Tiffanie, Dylan, Davey; brother, Leo (Cheryl) Meyer; all her beloved pets including Hollywood. A Memorial Service will be 11:00AM, Friday, July 9, 2004 at Oak Hill Baptist Church, 4141 University Avenue NE, Columbia Heights. Visitation 5:00-8:00...

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