Obituaries

Constance Nelson

Constance Nelson

Jan 23, 2003

Nelson Berggren, Constance Age 93, of North BranchFormerly of Forest LakeDied January. 23, 2003. Preceded in death by two husbands Raymond Berggren & Theodore Nelson; son Gale; 3 grandsons. Survived by daughter Janice (Howard) Arcand; daughter-in-law Mary Berggren; 5 grandchildren Jennifer (David) Trusty, Wendy Arcand, Kim, Phil & Randy Berggren; brother-in-law Ray Bergerson; many nieces & nephews. Visitation 2-4 PM...

Nicole Chelmo

Nicole Chelmo

Jan 22, 2003

Chelmo, Nicole IreneAge 20Of Hugodied tragically in a car accident. Preceded in death by grandfather Tom Chelmo. Survived by her parents Tracy & Nancy; sisters, Aimee, Cassandra, Brittany & Jessica; grandparents Joan Chelmo, Jim & Jane Leroux; great grandmother Irene Leroux; many aunts, uncles & cousins. Visitation 5-8 PM Mon. Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake with...

Connie Hedican

Connie Hedican

Jan 22, 2003

Hedican, Connie MaeWife, Mother & GrandmotherMarch 20, 1934 - January 22, 2003age 68, of Stacy. Preceded in death by her father Lindon Oliver. Survived by husband Thomas; sons William & Gary (Debbie); daughters, Kim (Jim) & Vicki (Jim); mother Florence; grandchildren, Melissa, Tiffany, Brandon; sisters, Corrine & Judy (Len); mother-in-law Isabel Mertz; brothers-in-law, Pat (Marie), Jerry (Teri) & John (Kiki);...

Beatrice Anderson

Beatrice Anderson

Jan 12, 2003

Anderson, Betty L.Age 72Forest LakeDied peacefully at home January. 12, 2003.Preceded in death by husband, Irving, 1 sister, Margaret.Survived by 4 daughters; Mickey (Ed) Coutant, Sue (Pat) Dresel, Karen Houle (Special Friend Randy Stevens) & Julie (Mike) Walker, grandchildren; Jim, Joe, Jeremy, Jennifer, Larry, Cody, & Logan, 1 great grandson; Cody James, 1 sister; Mary (Roland) Erickson, 2 brothers; Robert...

Charles Heard

Charles Heard

Dec 30, 2002

Heard, Charles Thomas, Jr.Age 32Of Forest Lakedied December 30, 2002. Preceded in death by his grandparents. Survived by his son Charles Thomas Heard III; his parents, Charles Sr. & Sandra Heard; sister Rebecca Agnes Heard; aunts, uncles & cousins. Memorial service 2 PM Fri. at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. 651-464-3556

Russel Hammond

Russel Hammond

Dec 29, 2002

Hammond, RusselAge 92on December 29, 2002of Forest Lake. Retired Industrial Arts Teacher and Coach for Forest LakeArea Public Schools, 30 Years. Member of American Legion Post #225 of Forest Lake, and the American Legion in Kelliher, MN. WWII Marine Veteran. Member of the Sons of Norway, Lindstrom.Preceded in death by his parents and 8 Brothers & Sisters.He will be lovingly...

Robert Kluk

Robert Kluk

Dec 27, 2002

KlukErin Jean, age 18Andrea Jolene, age 15Robert ''Rob'' John, age 13On December 27, 2002, suddenly and tragically they were called home to be together with the Lord and other family members who preceded them including cousin Rachael and Grandpa Tony. ERIN was a 2002 Honor Graduate of Forest Lake Area High School and a Freshman at Beloit College of Beloit,...

Andrea Kluk

Andrea Kluk

Dec 27, 2002

KlukErin Jean, age 18Andrea Jolene, age 15Robert ''Rob'' John, age 13On December 27, 2002, suddenly and tragically they were called home to be together with the Lord and other family members who preceded them including cousin Rachael and Grandpa Tony. ERIN was a 2002 Honor Graduate of Forest Lake Area High School and a Freshman at Beloit College of Beloit,...

Erin Kluk

Erin Kluk

Dec 27, 2002

KlukErin Jean, age 18Andrea Jolene, age 15Robert ''Rob'' John, age 13On December 27, 2002, suddenly and tragically they were called home to be together with the Lord and other family members who preceded them including cousin Rachael and Grandpa Tony. ERIN was a 2002 Honor Graduate of Forest Lake Area High School and a Freshman at Beloit College of Beloit,...

Douglas Gillette

Douglas Gillette

Dec 26, 2002

Gillette, Douglas S.Age 41Of StacyOn December 26, 2002. Preceded in death by parents Dexter Sr. and Dorothy. He will be greatly missed by wife Lisa Bruley, brothers Dexter Jr. (Lisa), Dean (Gretchen), Duane (Jo), Dale (Cindy), sister Diana (David) Fratto, father & mother-in-law, Warren & Marles Bruley, brother-in-law, Mark (Kirsten), and John (Leah) Bruley, sister-in-law, Michele (Frank) Schultz, Kathy Dawson....

John Sawyer

John Sawyer

Dec 26, 2002

SAWYER, JOHN E.D.AGE 62, was called home to Jesus on December. 26th, 2002. Preceded in death by his parents; John & Rachel, and brother; Gilbert.Survived by his wife of 38 years, LuErna, son; Paul(Hillary), mother-in-law; Helen Eisenbraun, brother & sister-in-law; Wilhelm & Sylvia Eisenbraun, nieces & nephews and a host of friends.Funeral Service Tuesday December 31, 2002 11AM at South...

Rose Miller

Rose Miller

Dec 23, 2002

MillerRose Marie AnnAge 65, of StillwaterJuly 30, 1937- December 23, 2002.Preceded in death by her father Louie Buchholtz.Lovingly remembered by husband of 34 years, Eugene, her step-children; Tina Springer, of Hugo, Keith (Kim) Miller, of Stacy, Gene (Kathy) Miller, of Forest Lake, Robert Miller, of Hugo, 9 grandchildren, 1 great-granddaughter, and mother, Bessie Buchholtz of Riceville, IA., sister; Evelyn Meiers,...

Jasper Erickson

Jasper Erickson

Dec 22, 2002

EricksonJasper Joshua infant son of Bradley & Jennifer on 12-22-02. Preceded in death by aunts Beth Erickson and Christine Marie Sichler. .He is lovingly missed by his parents Bradley & Jennifer, brothers; Jacob Wright and Jaxx Erickson, sister; Jessica Erickson, grandparents; Art & Candy Erickson, Shirley Wright, James ''J.J.'' and Lisa Wright., Great Grandparents Ervin & Marguerite Erickson, Naomi Kurtti,...

Richard Anderson

Richard Anderson

Dec 21, 2002

Anderson, Richard R. ''Dick''Age 87 of Forest LakeAugust 21, 1915 - December 21, 2002Preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, ''Teddy'' on November 4, 2002, daughter; Lynn, 1 brother; Simon, & sisters; Theresa, Alice, Amy, & GoldieHe will be missed by his children; Charles, of Forest Lake, Karin (Rusty) Lyon, of Turlock, CA., and Carol (Steve) Patterson, of...

Merle Maher

Merle Maher

Dec 17, 2002

Maher, Merle OrvilleWho left us on December. 17, 2002.Merle Orviller Maher was born to Lyle and Elsie Spaulding Maher on June 29, 1918. He was raised in Litchfield, MN., attended the Elementary Schools and graduated from High School in 1936.He was baptized into the Christian Church at 14 years of age and very soon became an aid to Erwin Marshall...

Henrietta King

Henrietta King

Dec 13, 2002

King, Henriettaage 85, of Forest LakeFomerly Milwaukee, WisconsinDied December13, 2002, Married October19, 1946Lovingly remembered by husband of 56 years; Bill, daughter; Cathy (Tom) Herman, 3 grandchildren; David, Connie, & Mark, of Wyoming, Son; Paul, of Wisconsin.Her most cherished accomplishment was forming the Milwaukee, Wisconson Association for the education of the mentally handicapped children in horor or her beloved son Paul,...

Arlene Stanley

Arlene Stanley

Dec 13, 2002

Stanley, Arleneage 81 of WyomingOct. 15, 1921~~December13, 2002Lovingly remembered by her children Sandra, Beverly, Carol, Marcelene, Linda, and Richard; 16 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; brother Billy Patton, and sister Vivian Miller. Funeral service 2 PM Tuesday at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake, with visitation 1 hour prior to service. Interment Roselawn Cemetery at a later date.Mattson Funeral...

Thomas Whitacre

Thomas Whitacre

Dec 10, 2002

Whitacre, Thomasage 72, of Forest Lake. Died December. 10, 2002. Preceded in death by his parents and sister, Marie McCoshen. Lovingly remembered by wife of 46 years, Joanne, 4 sons; Tim (Debbie), Dennis (Michelle), Pete (Cindy), John (Debbie), his daughter; Kathleen (Jim) Anglo, 10 grandchildren, brother; E.C. ''Bud'' Whitacre, sister; Patricia Ann Piggott, and many nieces, nephews, and friends.He was...

Kenneth Smith

Kenneth Smith

Dec 8, 2002

Smith, Kennethage 69Forest LakeDied December 8, 2002. Preceded in death by his wife Joan. Survived by Nephew Michael Smith; niece Cheryl Daniels; mother-in-law Amanda Smith; brothers-in-law Leo (Lucille) Kerschner, James (June) Kerschner, Dennis (Debbie) Kerschner & Gerald (Sue) Kerschner. Funeral service 2 PM Mon. at Mattson Funeral Home at 343 N. Shore Dr., Forest Lake. Burial in Scandinavian Cemetery, Forest...

Patricia Mirocha

Patricia Mirocha

Dec 7, 2002

Mirocha, Patricia T., age 74of Forest LakeDied on December7, 2002.Preceded in death by her parents, John & Margaret Heine. Will be lovingly missed by her husband of 48 years, Leonard; children, Greg (Nancy) Mirocha of Stacy, Judy (Jon) Richardson of Goffstown, NH, Debbie (Mark) Stimbu of Tiburon, CA; 5 grandchildren, Jon Jr., Ryan, David, Mary, & Katy; sister, Bernice Heine...