Obituaries

Oct 10, 2001

Jean went home to be with her Lord on October 10, 2001. Preceded in death by husband Norman. Survived by children; Lyndia (Jess) Rono, Jeannie (Arnie) Rono, Bevalyn (Reynold D.) Nordlund and Jim Holmquist, grandchildren; Izaak, Saasha, Paul (Kim), Jon (Jennifer), Marc and Ben (Janelle) Rono, Jared, Lisa and Andrea Nordlund, great granddaughters; Elizabeth and Marissa Rono; and many other...

Oct 9, 2001

Helen was born April 7, 1915 to Jacob & Laura (Ethen) Bonngard. She was the youngest of 15 children. She grew up in the Rice Street area and attended college in St. Paul, graduating from the U of M as a dietician. Helen enjoyed gardening and was an avid knitter, making numerous afghans. She also knitted many scarves and caps...

Sep 18, 2001

Preceded in death by husband; William S.Survived by: Sons; William (Joan), Robert (June), 5 Grandchildren and 7 Great Grandchildren.Please No Flowers.

Sep 18, 2001

Tronson, John Joseph, age 30, of Stacy died September. 18, 2001. Survived by wife of 9 years, Lisa (Nee Duraine); parents, Bill (Barbara) Tronsen, Maplewood, MN; brother, Bill Tronsen, Inver Grove Heights, MN; sister, Teresa Fries, White Bear Lake, MN; sister, Christina (Matt) Strub, Sparta, Wisconsin and many other family and friends.John was the creator and owner of Knights Maintenance...

Aug 27, 2001

Survived by son Bryan (Carol) Alshouse, daughter Jackie Elliott, WA, 7 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren.

Aug 19, 2001

Gronlund, Jack A., age 39 of Mpls, died on August 19, 2001. Survived by mother & step-father, Susan & Marvin Jewett, Aitkin; sisters, Jill & Jody; maternal grandmother, Edna Howdeshell, Aitkin; nephews, Tom, Josh & Anthony; niece, Samantha.

Aug 18, 2001

Lynch, Cynthia (Cindy), of Linwood Twsp, born August 10, 1950, died on August 18, 2001, after a long & courageous battle following brain surgery. Preceded in death by her father Richard Mosner. Survived by husband, Michael, mother, Alice Mosner, Little Canada; brothers, Jeff (Olga), Little Canada, Greg (Sherry), St. Paul, & many nieces, nephews, aunts & uncles. Long time friend...

Aug 18, 2001

Peterson, Judy A. age 37 of Marine on St. Croix passed away unexpectedly on August 18, 2001. Preceded in death by daughter; Alyshia. Survived by loving husband; Dean, children; Joshua Herbst and Danny Berczyk, many other loving family and friends.

Aug 14, 2001

Bronczyk, John C. age 76 of Forest Lake passed away August 14, 2001. Preceded in death by mother, Eva; father, Joseph; brother, Walter; sister, Helen Tudyk. Beloved brother of Josephine, Stanley (Rosella), Anthony and Florence Miller. Survived also by many Nieces, Nephews and other loving Relatives and Friends.

Aug 10, 2001

Fingal, Arnold E., age 84, of Wyoming. Died August 7. Survived by: Wife of 61 years, Beatrice; Daughter, Renee (Keith) Mercil; Son, Gerald (Donna) Fingal; 6 Grandchildren; 6 Great Grandchildren; Brother, Alvin (Marjorie) Fingal; Cousins, who were raised with the Anton Fingal Family, Edith Benson and Ruth Larssen; many Nieces, Nephews, Other Relatives and Friends. In leiu of flowers, memorials...

Aug 7, 2001

Survived by: Husband; Wesley, Daughter; Dawn, Son; Shawn (Darci), 2 Grandchildren; Candace & William, Sister; Phyllis (George) Shepherd, Brother; Gene (Joyce) Guttsen, Wayne (Sue) Guttsen, and many Nieces and Nephews. Preceded in death by: Parents; Pearl & Eilert Guttsen.Private Family Interment.

Aug 6, 2001

LaBelle, Francis F., age 91, of Forest Lake, died August 6, 2001 peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Preceded in death by 8 brothers, Andrew, Eugene, Alfred, Harry, Joseph, Edward, Roy and Elzear LaBelle; 2 sisters, Josephine Bernard and Irene Thill. Survived by wife of 67 years, Verona; daughter, June (Charlie) Fitch; grandchildren, Jessica (Tim) Ostman, Deborah (Scott) Peterson,...

Nov 18, 1892

Funeral Home: Mattson Funeral Home 343 North Shore Drive Forest Lake, MN US 55025

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Florence Amelia Anderson of St. Paul, MN, Farmington, New Mexico and Forest Lake, MN joined our Father in Heaven and those who have gone before in the early morning of January 23, 2021.  She was 92 years old.  In addition to raising her seven children, she managed the Hitching Post Motel and worked at From the Heart Bible Book Store...

Patricia Avery, age 80, of Forest Lake, passed away surrounded by family on March 17, 2020. Survived by her husband of 62 years, Larry Avery; son, Randy Avery; daughters, Debbie (Avery) Duncan and Tammy (Avery) David Froelich; grandchildren, Jason (Denys) Avery, Lynsey (William) Coonley, Lisa (Daniel) Browne, Laura (Duncan) McKinney, Ashley (Curt) Zerwas; 11 great-grandchildren; brothers, Robert (Helen) Patrick...

Robert Wesley Allen, age 57 of Linwood Township, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family on March 22, 2012. He was preceded in death by father, Kenneth; mother, Viola; stepmother, Betty; son, Keith; parents-in-law, LeRoy & Shirley Schowalter. Robert is survived by Rosemary, his beloved wife of 35 years; daughters, Kristina Allen, Tarah (Josh) Munson; grandsons, Keith Allen, TJ...

Donald A. Anderson, age 94, formerly of Marine on St. Croix, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2016. Donald was a WWII Vet, serving in the U.S. Navy as Torpedoman's Mate 2C. He was a longtime salesman with American Hoist & Derrick. Donald was a member of Arlington Hills Lutheran Church, VFW #1350, Tin Can Sailors, and Norske Torske Klubben....

Alice T. and Henry "Hank" N. Odegard, Married 62 years, of Forest Lake, died on September 5, 2010 and October 28, 2010, respectively. Alice will always be remembered as kind, sweet, and loving. Hank, an Army veteran of WWII, will always be remembered as hard-working, fair, and trustworthy. Preceded in death by Alice's brother Odin and ten of Hank's siblings....

Jon A. Bellgowan, 78, of Lindstrom, Minnesota, died suddenly on May 20, 2018, with his loving wife of 56 years, Mary, by his side.  Jon was born on April 2, 1940 in Lansing, Michigan. On November 4, 1961, he married Mary Heinowski and together they raised 5 children. Through their unconditional love and infinite patience, they provided their children...