Obituaries

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...

Irene Stark

Irene Stark

Jun 29, 2004

Stark, Irene J.Age 96Of Forest LakePreceded in death by husband Victor Stark; 3 grandchildren; 3 brothers; and 1 sister. Survived by children, Audrey Winteroud of Tucson, AZ, Delores (Donald) Carlson of White Bear Lake, MN, Richard (Janet) of Forest Lake, MN; 2 brothers; 16 grandchildren; great grandchildren. Private memorial service will be held at Big Stone City, SD.Mattson Funeral Home...

Ruth Ethen

Ruth Ethen

Jun 28, 2004

Ethen, Ruth M.1923-2004Of Forest LakeDied June 28, 2004Preceded in death by parents Leonard & Esther Stedt; sister Arlene Johnson; brothers George & Stanley Stedt.Survived by her loving husband of 62 years William P; daughter Kathy (Rick) Carlson; son Bill (Shay) Ethen; sister Lois Shelander; 5 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. She was twice president of VFW Auxillary Post 4210, also...

Harry Weaver

Harry Weaver

Jun 26, 2004

Weaver, Harry E.''Ozzie''Beloved Father, Friend, GrandpaAge 65, of North Branch died 6/26/04. Preceded in death by parents. Survived by children, Daniel (Stacy), Michelle (Mike) Buseman & Scott (Kris); 7 grandchildren, Andy, Jake, Parker, Mason, Paige, Taylor & Courtney; special friend & companion Ellen Grams; 2 brothers & 2 sisters. Funeral service 10:30 AM Wed., 6/30/04 at Mattson Funeral Home 343...

Eugene Kroska

Eugene Kroska

Jun 20, 2004

Kroska, Eugene J.Age 78Of Forest LakeDied June 20, 2004WWII Navy Veteran. Preceded in death by his parents John & Clara Kroska; sister Clara Kroska; brothers Jack & George Kroska. Survived by wife Leona (L'Allier); children Debra ''Crecia'' Salsido, Diane M. (Ray) Wood, and Thomas R. Kroska; 7 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; brother Daniel W. (Barb) Kroska, sisters-in-law Gunnie Kroska and...

John Soukup

John Soukup

Jun 20, 2004

Soukup, JohnAge 86Of Forest LakeDied June 20, 2004Preceded in death by 4 brothers.Survived by loving wife Lorraine; son Joseph; sister-in-law Ruth of Florida and Marie of Saint Paul.Mass 10:30AM Friday June 25 at St. Peter's Catholic Church, 1250 South Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Visitation one hour prior to service at church. Burial in Resurrection Cemetery.Mattson Funeral Home651-464-3556www.mattsonfuneralhome.com

Robert Rosenthal

Robert Rosenthal

Jun 20, 2004

Rosenthal, Robert F.Age 85 Of Forest LakeDied Sunday, June 20, 2004Mass of Christian Burial 10:30AM Thursday June 24 at St. Peter's Catholic Church, 1250 South Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Visitation 4-8PM, Wednesday June 23 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Burial at Fort Snelling National Cemetery Mattson Funeral Home651-464-3556www.mattsonfuneralhome.com

Patricia Waldoch

Patricia Waldoch

Jun 18, 2004

Waldoch, Patrica Margaretage 57of Forest Lakedied, Friday, June 18, 2004 She is preceeded in death by her parents, James and Margaret Corbett; sister, Colleen Bernier; niece, Amy Bernier. She is survived by her loving husband, Nicholas; children, Jennifer (Gregory) Sabin, Melanie (Darron) Nelson, Carol Waldoch, Valerie Waldoch, Nancy Waldoch; grandchildren, Justin Sabin, Ann Margaret Nelson; brothers, Michael (Jeannie) Corbett, Thomas...

Michael Kroeger

Michael Kroeger

Jun 18, 2004

Kroeger, Michael R.age 69formerly of Elk Riverdied, Friday, June 18, 2004He is preceded in death by his parents, Michael & Irma; brother, Roger. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years Harriet; daughters, Michele (Michael) Hudson, Christie (James) Lindquist, Jennifer (Peter) Hovland; ten grandchildren; one great-granddaughter. Memorial Services will be held 11:00 A.M., Thursday, June 24, 2004 at...

Patricia Waldoch

Patricia Waldoch

Jun 18, 2004

Waldoch, Patrica Margaretage 57of Forest Lakedied, Friday, June 18, 2004 She is preceeded in death by her parents, James and Margaret Corbett; sister, Colleen Bernier; niece, Amy Bernier. She is survived by her loving husband, Nicholas; children, Jennifer (Gregory) Sabin, Melanie (Darron) Nelson, Carol Waldoch, Valerie Waldoch, Nancy Waldoch; grandchildren, Justin Sabin, Ann Margaret Nelson; brothers, Michael (Jeannie) Corbett, Thomas...

Walter Skoog

Walter Skoog

Jun 17, 2004

Walter G. Skoog, age 93, longtime resident of Forest Lake, died June 17, 2004 at Birchwood Health Care Center in Forest Lake. Walter was born March 11, 1911 in Milbank, South Dakota to Carl and Carrie (Iverson) Skoog. Walter graduated from Forest Lake High School. He is a WW II Veteran, former employee of Williams Pipeline, member of Forest Lake...

Ronald Steiner

Ronald Steiner

Jun 12, 2004

Ronald H. Steiner, age 60, of Stacy, died, Saturday, June 12, 2004. Ronald was born April 30, 1944 in St. Paul, Minnesota the son of Howard and Margaret (Wellnitz) Steiner. He graduated from Cretin High School, St. Paul. After graduation he served his country in the United States Army. Following his honorable discharge he was united in marriage to Rosaline...

Dean Young

Dean Young

Jun 9, 2004

Young, Dean B.Age 77Of Forest LakeFormerly of Madrid, IowaPassed away June 9, 2004. Preceded in death by wife Arlene. Dean will be missed by daughter Laura Jo; son Timothy B., and daughter in law Chris; granddaughters, Madeline & Carlyn; sister Josephine and brother in law Ralph LeMaster; and will also be missed by many friends. Funeral Service 11:30 AM Saturday...

Carma LaCasse

Carma LaCasse

Jun 8, 2004

LaCasse, CarmaAge 70 of HugoDied peacefully at home surrounded by family after a lenghty battle with colon cancer. Preceded in death by her parents; son, Jeffrey; sister, Marjorie.Survived by husband, Robert of 51 years; children, Deborah LaCasse, Bob Jr., and Kevin; one grandson, Cole Bauer; three sisters Natalie LeMire, Gerry Terry, and Chareen Gamboni; one brother, Bob Fitzgerald; many nieces...

Ronald Reagan

Ronald Reagan

Jun 5, 2004

Ronald Reagan At the end of his two terms in office, Ronald Reagan viewed with satisfaction the achievements of his innovative program known as the Reagan Revolution, which aimed to reinvigorate the American people and reduce their reliance upon Government. He felt he had fulfilled his campaign pledge of 1980 to restore ''the great, confident roar of American progress and...

Fred Beeksma

Fred Beeksma

Jun 2, 2004

Fred E. Beeksma, age 60, of Forest Lake died June 2, 2004. Fred was born on April 3, 1944 in Ashland, WI to Lucas and Helen (Anderson) Beeksma. Fred has lived in Forest Lake since 1957 where he graduated from high school in 1962. Fred served his country in the United States Army for four years until being discharged in...

Patsy Scheunemann

Patsy Scheunemann

Jun 2, 2004

Scheunemann, Patsy Anneage 63 of Linwood Townshipdied, Wednesday, June 2, 2004She is preceded in death by her husband, Clarence.Survivors include her children, Gay (Keith) Nelson, Vaughn (Karen), Todd; grandchildren, Vaughn Jr., Matthew, Anna, Cassandra.Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 P.m., Saturday, June 5, 2004 at Mattson Funeral Home-343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. The family will greet friends one...