Obituaries

Wendell Owens

Wendell Owens

Dec 19, 2003

Owens, Wendell T.Age 67Of Forest Lake and Kerrville, Texas formerly of Eden PrairieDied Friday, December 19, 2003Preceded in death by his parents, daughter Joy, 1st wife Janet, 1 brother and 2 sisters. Survived by wife Sharon; children, Micheal, Wade, Christopher and Bradford Owens; Grandchildren, CJ, Jacob, Brianna, Marissa and Taylor; and brother Reed. Funeral services will be held at 2:00...

Wendell Owens

Wendell Owens

Dec 19, 2003

Owens, Wendell T.Age 67Of Forest Lake and Kerrville, Texas formerly of Eden PrairieDied Friday, December 19, 2003Preceded in death by his parents, daughter Joy, 1st wife Janet, 1 brother and 2 sisters. Survived by wife Sharon; children, Micheal, Wade, Christopher and Bradford Owens; Grandchildren, CJ, Jacob, Brianna, Marissa and Taylor; and brother Reed. Funeral services will be held at 2:00...

Josephine Rehbein

Josephine Rehbein

Dec 17, 2003

Rehbein, JosephineAge 84formerly of CentervilleNovember 20, 1919-December 17, 2003Preceded in death by husband; William Rehbein, son; Ronald, grandsons; Danny and Shad. Survived by daughter; Joyce (Jack) Greene, sons; Gordon and Barbara, Williard and Kathy and Gerald, sisters; Freda Schuhwerck, Helen Hollanitsch, Cleo Jacobson, 14 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren.Funeral Services will be 11:00 A.M., Saturday, December 20, 2003 at Gethsemane...

Irel Dahlman

Irel Dahlman

Dec 16, 2003

Dahlman, Irel K. age 73died December 16, 2003Of Forest LakeHe was a proud veteran serving in the military for 21 1/2 years.Preceded in death by Parents; brother Clyde.Survived by wife of 24 years Carol; children, Daniel, Kitty, Robert (Crista), Sally (Michael), Wally (Barbara). Jim (Becky); 6-grandsons; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral Services 10:00 AM Friday December 19th at...

Shirlie Withrow

Shirlie Withrow

Dec 15, 2003

Withrow, ShirlieAge 64Of Lino Lakesdied Monday, December 15, 2003Shirlie worked for many years at Honeywell. She enjoyed playing bingo, going to the casino and most of all spending time with her grandchildren. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her including her children; LeRoy (Darlene) Magnuson, Charles (Amy) Magnuson, Sonya (Kevin) Loebrick, grandchildren; Jessica, Matt, Cassie, Erik,...

Beatrice Miller

Beatrice Miller

Dec 14, 2003

Miller, Beatrice Katherineage 91, formerly of St. Pauldied, Sunday, December 14, 2003Preceded in death by her parents, husband; Edward, four brothers; Edward, Arthur, Conrad and Raymond Pietser.Survivors include her children; Dawn (Merl) Sparks, Joe (Bonnie) Miller, and Kathy (John) Geraghty, grandson; Randy Sparks, great grandchildren; Justin (Sherry) Sparks, Abigail Tallman, Diane (Jesse) Haas, great great grandchildren; Kyle Sparks and Sonya...

Ron Kreft

Ron Kreft

Dec 14, 2003

Kreft, Ronyle Frederickage 68 of Forest Lakedied, Sunday, December 14, 2003He is preceded in death by his father; Frederick.He is survived by his wife of 41 years; Beverly, son; David, daughter; Sarah, grandchildren; Aubrey and Gavin Mondor, mother; Mary, brothers; Wilbur, Harold (Susan), many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, December 20,...

Terri Harrer

Terri Harrer

Dec 13, 2003

Harrer, Terri Annage 48 of Forest Lakedied Saturday, December 13, 2003She was born in St. Croix, WI on October. 17, 1955. She later met and married Scott Harrer on December 28, 1974 at Faith Lutheran Church. They lived in Lubbock, TX for four years before making their home in Forest Lake. She worked with children and adults with special needs....

Wesley Woodford

Wesley Woodford

Dec 12, 2003

Woodford, Wesley B.''Woody''8/20/27-12/12/03Of Cambridge formerly of St. Paul.Preceded in death by wife Yvonne.Survived by 3 children, Sandy (Ernie) Mathys, Steve (Daveen), & Dave (Sue); 7 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; 2 brothers, Cecil & Jack.Funeral Service 11AM Tuesday at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Visitation 5-8PM Monday at Mattson Funeral Home and one hour prior to service...

Donald Bint

Donald Bint

Dec 12, 2003

Bint, DonaldAge 75Of Forest Lake, MNHe is preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Ester Bint, brothers and long time companion Marietta Waetjen, he is survived by his children Richard S. Bint of Bradenton, Florida, Ralph C. Bint of Livonia, Michigan, Donna B. Knaggs of Bradenton, Florida and Linda C. Stock of Bradenton Florida, 11 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren...

Michael Gay

Michael Gay

Dec 11, 2003

Gay, Michael JohnAge 87Of Wyoming, MNHe is survived by his wife Marie; son Tom (Vickie) Gay; daughter, Anita (David) Brooker; 4 grandchildren, Brian & Alison Gay, Ira (Myra) Brooker & Levi Brooker.Funeral Service 2PM, Monday December 15, 2003 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake, MN. Mattson Funeral Home651-464-3556

Walter Kaphing

Walter Kaphing

Dec 10, 2003

Kaphing Sr., Walter F.Age 74Of Forest LakeSurvived by wife of 51 years Louise; Children, Kathleen (James) Murray, Walter (Doreen) Kaphing Jr., Cynthia (Randolph) Scott, Gail (David) Wassberg; 9 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; many relatives & friends.Funeral Service 12:00PM Monday December 15, 2003 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Visitation 10:00-12:00 at Mattson Funeral Home. Burial to...

Violet Selvig

Violet Selvig

Dec 3, 2003

Selvig, Violet Hannahage 90 of Sitka, Alaska formerly of Forest Lake, Minnesotadied, Wednesday, December 3, 2003 in Seattle, Washington.Violet was born on April 20, 1913 in Minneapolis, MN to Carl and Hannah (Larsen) Johnson. She was united in marriage to Lawrence D. Selvig. She is survived by her daughters; Linda and Mary Selvig. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00...

Wallace Peterson

Wallace Peterson

Nov 29, 2003

Peterson, Wallace Age 85Of Linwood Township, Wyoming, MNDied Saturday, November 29, 2003Preceded in death by his parents, sister and three brothers.Survived by three nephews; Richard (Carol) Peterson, Stanley Bergerson and Quinton (Marjorie) Peterson, three nieces; Bernice Ward, Eileen Kalway and Juliet Dahlberg. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at Crossroads Evangelical Covenant Church-17445 Notre Dame Street-Forest LakeFuneral...

Frederick Dittmar

Frederick Dittmar

Nov 28, 2003

Dittmar, Frederick W.WWII VeteranBeloved Husband & Fatherage 79, of Wyoming died November 28, 2003. Survived by wife Viola of 50 years; daughters Sue (Bill) Wegerer, Mary (Randall) Swenson, Tracey Berger & Joan (Terry) Lee; 5 grandchildren, Michelle, Jeremy, Nick, David & Kevin; great grandson Calvin. Memorial service 11 AM Wednesday, 12/3/2003 at Wyoming United Methodist Church, Wyoming, MN. Visitation with...

Raymond Arfman

Raymond Arfman

Nov 28, 2003

Arfman, Raymond W.Beloved husband, dad and papaAge 58 of Scandia, formerly of Floodwood, MNDied, Friday, November 28, 2003Longtime bricklayer for Axel H. Ohman and Local #1.Preceded in death by his parents and infant brother.Survived by his wife Sharon, daughter Joy, son Andy, granddaughter Hannah Rae, Sister Beverly, Brothers; Edward (Lavonne), John (Susan) and David (Colleen)Many Nieces, Nephews and RelativesVisitation will...

Ruth Wallraff

Ruth Wallraff

Nov 27, 2003

Wallraff, Ruth M.Beloved Wife, MotherGrandma & Great Grandmaage 74 of Lindstrom formerly of Marine on St. Croix, passed away Thanksgiving Day 2003. Member of St. Francis Alter Society & member of American Legion Auxiliary #225 & VFW Auxiliary Post #4210. Preceded in death by her husband of 50 years Charles F. & son William J. Survived by children, Henry Sr....

Ruby VanMaasdam

Ruby VanMaasdam

Nov 24, 2003

VanMaasdam, RubyAge 81Of Wyoming, MNDied November 24, 2003. Preceded in death by parents.Survived by husband Don; children, Judy VanMaasdam, Diane (Gordon) Cable, Terry (Jeannie) VanMaasdam; 5 grandchildren; 1 sister Edith Brunken.Memorial Service 11AM Saturday November 29, 2003 at St, Paul Lutheran Church, Wyoming, MN. Visitation with family one hour prior to services at the church. Burial at St. Paul Lutheran...

Richard Stipe

Richard Stipe

Nov 24, 2003

Stipe, RichardAge 71, Formerly ofForest Lake & Center City.Preceded in death by parents, Frank & Helen Stipe.Survived by brother Frank of Hinkley; sister Shirley of Louisiana; aunts Clara Hehner & Beatrice Skoglund; many cousins, friends, & Chisago Co. Day Activity Center. Funeral Service 11AM Monday at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Visitation 3-5PM Sunday and one...

Otis Vagstad

Otis Vagstad

Nov 24, 2003

Vagstad, Otis H.age 88 of Taylors Fallsdied Monday, November 24, 2003He was united in marriage to Beatrice L. Dunn in St. Louis, MO on July 16, 1948. Survived by his wife Beatrice; children; Gary, Donald (Jane), Kris and Steven (Debra); five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Wednesday, November 26, 2003 at First Evangelical Lutheran Church-561 Chestnut Street-Taylors...