Obituaries

Sophia Fleming

Sophia Fleming

Jul 16, 2017

Sophia ReneAC. Fleming, age 15, of Forest Lake, Minnesota passed away peacefully, while surrounded by family on Sunday, July 16, 2017. She is survived by her mom, Lisa Fleming (fiancAC., Eric Hermansen); dad, Russ (Jeri Parkin) Fleming; brother, Jackson Fleming; grandparents, Dean & Ellie Funk of Brooklyn Park, Henry & Irene Fleming of Flagstaff, AZ; and many other relatives and...

Tom Whalen

Tom Whalen

Jul 15, 2017

Thomas E. Whalen, age 84 of Linwood, MN died peacefully on July 15, 2017. Preceded in death by son-in-law, Glenn Bohnen. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Florence and their children: Terrie Bohnen, Glen, Todd, Jennifer (Doug) Bender; 6 grandchildren, Matthew Bohnen (Jodi), Christine Berg (Guy Humphrey), Melissa Gnerer (Andy), Michael Whalen, Daniel Bender, Andrew Bender; 9...

David Lichtscheidl

David Lichtscheidl

Jul 9, 2017

David Allan Lichtscheidl, age 58, of Scandia, died unexpectedly on July 9, 2017. David worked for the City of Lino Lakes for the past 25 years. He loved traveling on his motorcycle with his wife, particularly out West into the mountains. He had an immense love and respect for the outdoors. David is survived by his wife of 35 years,...

LaVonne Kral

LaVonne Kral

Jul 7, 2017

LaVonne Lorraine Kral, age 82, August 31, - July 7, 2017 of Forest Lake, Minnesota. She is preceded in death by her husband Joseph Kral and son William. Survived by son Steven, daughters Carol Lehnen, Donna Maki (Roger), Deb Richter (Mike), Pam Carlson (Mike), 10 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Graveside Services will be held at Calvary Cemetery, Forest Lake...

Dorothy Butler

Dorothy Butler

Jun 27, 2017

Dorothy Ann (Cree) Butler Age 88. Passed away June 27 at Johanna Shores in Arden Hills. Formerly of Forest Lake, MN and Amery, WI. Loving mother, grandmother, and retired schoolteacher. Preceded in death by her husband, Cliff; sister, Gloria; and brothers, Jerry, Denis, and Roger. She is survived by her children, Murray (Stephanie) Butler and Heidi Butler; grandchildren, Noah and...

Dorothy Steen

Dorothy Steen

Jun 25, 2017

Dorothy Hazel Steen passed away on June 25, 2017. Internment will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 29, 2017 at Hillside Cemetery in Minneapolis, MN. Services for Dorothy will be held later in the year. Funeral Home: Mattson Funeral Home 343 North Shore Drive Forest Lake, MN US 55025 Previous Events Visitation Monday, June 26, 2017...

Bonita Parenteau

Bonita Parenteau

Jun 24, 2017

Bonita "Bonnie" L. (Picotte) Parenteau , age 68, of Columbus, passed away on June 24, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, James; son, Joe; and grandson, Cody. Bonnie is survived by her son, Andy; granddaughter, Breanna Miller; brother, Brad; sister, Sue Picotte-Clark; numerous nieces and nephews; and beloved dog, Kitty. Graveside Service 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 8,...

Lindie Martin

Lindie Martin

Jun 24, 2017

Lindie Lou (Mellema) Martin, age 64 of Scandia, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2017. Lindie Lou (Mellema) Martin was born on September 23rd 1952 in Aitkin, MN at Draper Maternity. She was the daughter of Otto & Anna Barbara (Weistroffer) Mellema. She went through the 10th grade at Aitkin High School in Aitkin, MN. Lindie was united in...

Robert Ashton

Robert Ashton

Jun 23, 2017

Robert D. "Bob" Ashton, age 68, of Woodbury, MN. Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother and Uncle. Passed away peacefully with his family at his side on June 23, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents Robert E. and Dorothy C. Ashton. He is survived by his loving wife, of 47 years, Marguerite, daughter; Jennifer (Todd) Anderson, Grandchildren; Logan...

Hale Hartfiel

Hale Hartfiel

Jun 22, 2017

Hale L. Hartfiel, age 82, of Stacy, MN, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Fern Hartfiel; and sister, Rita Stafki. He is survived by his wife, Roberta; children, Todd (Carrie) Hartfiel, Eric (Melise) Hartfiel; brother, Budd (Judy) Hartfiel; grandchildren, Justin (Tori), Hayley, Hunter, Darby; 3 nieces; 3 nephews; and...

Helen Fenger

Helen Fenger

Jun 22, 2017

Helen Marie Fenger, age 89, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2017. Helen was the former owner of the Green Mill Restaurants in Hector and Cottonwood. She will be fondly remembered for making wedding cakes, sewing wedding dresses and bridesmaid dresses, along with quilting. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond; daughter-in-law Eydie; sister, Joyce Theil; and 4...

Everal Pfaffendorf

Everal Pfaffendorf

Jun 21, 2017

Everal (Novy) Pfaffendorf, age 81, of Linwood Township, passed away on June 21, 2017. She was born on June 20, 1936 to William and Rosella (Macadam) Novy in Pine City, Minnesota. Everal worked for many years as a cook at the Linwood Elementary School. She was preceded in death by her parents; and son, Gordon. Everal is survived by her...

Dorothy Holmquist

Dorothy Holmquist

Jun 20, 2017

Dorothy Anna Holmquist passed away peacefully on June 20, 2017. Dorothy was born January 9, 1931 in Cedar, Minnesota to Roland and Flora (Pontius) Kable. Dorothy grew up in the Cedar area on the family farm and graduated from St. Francis High School in 1948. Upon graduating from St. Francis HS, Dorothy worked for Nash Finch Company, an insurance company...

Lee Beaudette

Lee Beaudette

Jun 17, 2017

Beaudette, Lee 1/22/1942-6/17/2017 A man of mischief and humor, family and love, compassion and strength. Lee kept his dignity to his last breath. He leaves Barb, his wife of 55 years; sons Brett, Curt & Kent; 9 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. Memorial on Saturday, July 8, 11 am -1 pm, Mattson Funeral Home, 343 N Shore Dr., Forest Lake, MN...

Shirley Donohue

Shirley Donohue

Jun 14, 2017

Shirley Ellen (Hildebrandt) Donohue, Beloved Mom and Grandma, age 94, of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully with family by her side on June 14, 2017. Shirley proudly served as a nurse in the U.S. Army during WWII. She was preceded in death by her husband, Patrick; and son, John. She is survived by her children, Stephen (Sandra), Mary, Catherine; grandchildren,...

Shelia Proulx

Shelia Proulx

Jun 12, 2017

Shelia A. Proulx, age 69 of Columbus, left this world peacefully on Monday, June 12, 2017 following a determined yet graceful fight with cancer. Shelia was born March 7, 1948 in Asheville, North Carolina, (in the beautiful Smokey Mountains) the daughter of Willis and Margaret Rogers. She was united in marriage to Lee Proulx on June 26, 1968 in Chisago...

Susan Friel

Susan Friel

Jun 11, 2017

Susan Marie Friel, age 53, passed away on June 11, 2017, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on October 1, 1963 to Michael and Geraldine (Evanoff) Friel in St. Paul, Minnesota. Susan was preceded in death by her father, Michael. She is survived by her mother, Gerri; son, Jeremy; brother, Joe; and 2 granddaughters, Emma, and Isabelle....

Richard Tibbetts

Richard Tibbetts

Jun 10, 2017

Richard "Dick" Tibbetts, age 72, of Scandia, died unexpectedly on June 10, 2017. Dick proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. His career was spent as a carpenter in heavy construction, and was a member of St. Paul Carpenter's Local 322. Preceded in death by his son, Neil; brothers, sister, parents, parents-in-law; and sister-in-law. He is survived...

Marian Tuominen

Marian Tuominen

Jun 6, 2017

Marian Carol (Olson) Tuominen passed away on June 6, 2017 at Meadows on Fairview in Wyoming, MN at 84 years of age. She was born in Center City, MN on August 12, 1932 to parents Mamie and Russel Olson. She had 4 siblings, grew up in Shafer, MN, attended Shafer School, then Chi-Hi high school in Lindstrom. Marian married Jerry...

Sandra Palo

Sandra Palo

Jun 2, 2017

Sandra L. Palo (Anderson), was born on March 26, 1944 in Duluth, Minnesota to Wesley and Noelle (Churchill) Anderson, growing up as the quintessential tomboy. She graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1962. Two weeks after graduating, she began an administrative job with St. Louis County Public Works Department, where she remained until her retirement in 2004. On August...

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