Obituaries

Oct 15, 2004

Oct 14, 2004

Ekdahl, Clayton E.Of Forest LakeDied 10/14/04Member of CCC, life member of VFW Post #4210 Forest Lake, member of American Legion Post #225, 10 years of service with Ft. Snelling National Cemetery Friday Rifle Squad.Preceded in death by his parents; brother Warren (Buddy); sister Leona Grannes; beloved dog Angus.Survived by wife of 55 years, Jeane; 3 daughters, Carole (Sam) Bond, Beth...

Oct 14, 2004

Nadeau, Glenn L.Age 56Of Forest LakeDied October 14, 2004Preceded in death by mother Marcella.Survived by wife Debby; sons, Eric (Keara) & Leif (Karrie); 4 grandchildren, Devin, Peter, Chuck, and Trent; father Lester; brother Ron (Fran); other family and friends. Funeral Service 11AM Monday October 18, 2004 at Maranatha Assembly of God, 24799 Forest Blvd., Forest Lake. Visitation 3-7PM Sunday at...

Oct 13, 2004

Pahklamets, KaljuAge 82Of LindstromDied October. 13, 2004Preceded in death by parents Jon & Stephanida Pahklamets; sister Eha Kanick; brother Heino.Survived by wife Corinne; nieces & nephews, Jeff (Julie) Ekegren, Kent (Yvonne) Ecklund, Sherry Ekegren, Kim (Jerry) Lappe, Christina Ekegren; great nieces & nephews, Eryn, Ryan, Jesse, Jennifer, Alicia, Caitlin, Rebecca, Francisco, Liana; great-great nieces & nephews, Antonio, Angelo, Elias, Estraya;...

Oct 7, 2004

Conklin, Deane L. Jr.Age 80Of Forest LakeFormerly of Maple GroveDied October. 7, 2004. Preceded in death by parents, Deane & Beatrice Conklin; first wife Mary Kovach; sisters, Marjorie Clements & Dorothy Crane.Survived by wife Florence; children, Deane (Joan) Conklin, Barbara Conklin (Tom) Penn, Mary Louise Conklin; grandchildren, Patrick John Conklin, Rory Deane Voeks; 3 step children; 10 step grandchildren; 9...

Oct 6, 2004

Quinn, Florence M.Age 98Of Forest LakeDied October. 6, 2004. Preceded in death by her husband Philbert, daughter Eileen Hansen, grandson David Hansen, sister Violet Sparks & brother Lester Koenig. Survived by sister Lellia Farnham; two grandsons, Ronald Hansen & Douglas (Bobbi) Hansen; 10 great grandchildren; one great-great granddaughter. Graveside service 11 AM Saturday, October. 9, 2004 at Oronoco Cemetery In...

Oct 5, 2004

Kolnberger, Paul John, Sr.Age 84of Forest LakePassed away October. 5, 2004. Preceded in death by brothers Mike & Matt; sister Ann Heuer; grandson John Paul Kolnberger.He will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 59 years, Peggy (nee Wondra); children Rita (Bill) McMahon & Paul J. Kolnberger, Jr.; grandchildren, Mike McMahon, Andy & Kasey Kolnberger, Chad (Amy) Davis, Tia...

Oct 4, 2004

David Ralph BalaVeteran of Vietnamand long time resident of Forest Lake, MNBorn December. 20, 1940Passed away peacefully on October. 4, 2004Preceeded in death by parents Ralph and Nellie Bala. Survived by his sister Carolyn (Roger) Scholz; niece Rhonda (Scott) Ctvrtnik; nephews, Eric (Alicia) Scholz, Dieter (Danielle) Scholz; 4 great nephews, Andy, Logan, Riley and Ethan; 1 great niece Elektra.David filled...

Oct 3, 2004

Peterson, Gertrude C.Age 89Of HugoDied October 3, 2004. Prededed in death by parents; husband Elmer; grandchildren, Mike & Debbie Marier, Tom Bernier, Debbie Guy; brother George Strecker Jr.. Survived by children Regina (Bob) Bernier, Kathy Marier, Josephine Peterson, Douglas (Karen) Peterson; 14 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; sisters Regina Sandstrom, Marcella Marier; brother Ralph (Irene) Strecker; sister-in-law Edith Benson; many nieces...

Oct 2, 2004

Olson, Howard W.Age 71Of Linwood TownshipDied, Saturday, October 2, 2004He is preceded in death by his father Theodore, brother and two grandchildren. He is survived by his wife Virginia; children, Wayne, Kendall (Michelle), Cookie (Randy), Brady (Deb), Kirby; nine grandchildren; one great grandson; mother Pearl; many cousins and friends.

Oct 1, 2004

Lundgren, George S.age 85of Stillwater, formerly of Scandiadied, Friday, October 1, 2004Preceded in death by his first wife Violet; three sisters, Alice, Anne and Florence. Survived by his wife Betty; sons, John (Margie), Carl; four step-children, Joanne (Craig) Mrosak, Bonnie (Bob) Robinson, Dave (Michele) Schultz, Eileen Allen; fourteen grandchildren; one great granddaughter. Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 P.M.,...

Sep 29, 2004

Elliott, Ralph LeoAge 66 Of Pine CityFormerly of Forest LakeDied September 29, 2004Preceded in death by son Waide; parents Leo & Evelyn; sister Bernie.Survived by wife Kathleen; 6 children, Scott (fiance Mary) Elliott, Michael (Michelle) Elliott, Brian (Jodi) Elliott, Sally (Doug) Howerton, Laine (Alan) Krohnke, Lisa (Joe) Husnik; 10 grandchildren that touched his heart dearly at home and on the...

Sep 25, 2004

Tubridy, DennisRetired St. Paul Police Officer& US Marshall ServiceAge 62 of Forest Lake died September. 25, 2004. Preceded in death by parents Martin & Margaret, sisters Colleen Athen & Rosalie Kaphingst, brother Paul. Survived by wife Terry of 43 years; daughters, Kim (Tosh) Tricas, Kelly Coleman & Karen (Craig) Groezinger; grandchildren, Alicia, Karissa, Chelsie, Nick, Kyle & Shelby; mother-in-law Theresa...

Sep 23, 2004

Dietz, Thomas L.Beloved Husband, FatherAge 54, Of Forest LakeA retired Minneapolis postal worker died September 23, 2004. Preceded in death by his parents Leonard & Ina Dietz. Survived by his wife Denise; children, Cori (Ron) Wilbur, Joe (Amanda) Dietz and Kristi Dietz; siblings, Tim (Karla) Dietz, Rita (Jim) Gay & Jane (Bill) Doolittle; mother & father in-law, Elaine & Frank...

Sep 23, 2004

Krause, Franklin AugustOwner & Operator of Krause Rubbish ServicesAge 70 of North Branch formerly of St. Paul. Died September. 23, 2004. Preceded in death by his parents, wife Helen, sister Margaret Krause Brettin and son Dan Larson. Survived by children, John August Krause, Jayne Krause (Jeffrey) Welage, De Stadt, Douglas Larson, David Larson, Dennis (Anne) Larson, Deborah Walters, Rick Larson,...

Sep 21, 2004

Tomnitz, Donald John ''Donnie''IBEW Local 110Beloved Husband, Dad, GrandpaAge 70, of Forest Lake passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends on September 21, 2004 after a short battle with cancer. Don was an electrician for over 50 years and was an electrical contractor in the Forest Lake area for 22 years. Don was also active in the MSRA. He...

Sep 19, 2004

McEvoy, Patrick FrancisAge 70, Of Chisago CityFormerly of St. PaulDied peacefully on September. 19, 2004 surrounded by his family after a patient struggle with lung cancer. Preceded in death by his parents; brother John.Survived by wife Diana of 48 years; daughters Kathy (Tim) Nelson, Maggie McEvoy, Eileen (Jeff) McCutchen, Elizabeth McEvoy, Anna (Brian) Dey and Mary (Norm) Johnson; grandchildren, Karli...

Sep 17, 2004

Mattison, Pearl M.Beloved Wife, MotherGrandmother & Great GrandmotherAge 29 for the past 51 years, of Forest Lake, died September. 17, 2004. Preceded in death by husband Lt. Col. Hobart D. Mattison, three sisters & one brother. Survived by sons, Norman (Carol), Philip (Kathleen) and Doug (Mary); 11 grandchildren & several great grandchildren; brother-in-law George Romer. Funeral service 11:30AM, Tuesday, 9/21/04...

Sep 17, 2004

Mattison, Pearl M.Beloved Wife, MotherGrandmother & Great GrandmotherAge 29 for the past 51 years, of Forest Lake, died September. 17, 2004. Preceded in death by husband Lt. Col. Hobart D. Mattison, three sisters & one brother. Survived by sons, Norman (Carol), Philip (Kathleen) and Doug (Mary); 11 grandchildren & several great grandchildren; brother-in-law George Romer. Funeral service 11:30AM, Tuesday, 9/21/04...

Sep 15, 2004

Nelson, Wanda A.Age 84, of Chisago City, MN formerly of Hecla and Aberdeen died September 15, 2004. Preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Boyd and Ivan. Survived by her husband Walter of 58 years; six children, Carol Raabe, Ione Jones, Alice Nelson-Lyndall, Merri Nelson-Kosel, Boyd Nelson and Robert Nelson; 28 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren. Memorial service 1:30...