Obituaries
Judith Coates
Jul 8, 2016
Judith Ann "Judy" Coates (Anderson), age 73, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2016, while surrounded by her loving family. Preceded in death by her parents, Tyrus & Dorothy Anderson. She is survived by her beloved husband of 51 years, Jerry; children, Suzanne (Craig) Peterson, Steven (Aimee) Coates, Sarah (Jesse) Lange; grandchildren, Carter, Caden, Emma, Samantha, Colton, Claire; siblings, Mary...
Monica Briggs
Jul 8, 2016
Monica Briggs Age 63, of Forest Lake, MN, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2016. She is preceded in death by father, Calvin. Survived by husband, Patrick; daughter, Sara; 2 grandsons; mother, Marilyn; and siblings. Memorial service 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake, MN. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m., Tuesday,...
Richard Wesen
Jun 26, 2016
Richard Wesen Age 64, of Chisago City, MN, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2016. He is preceded in death by his father, Gerald. Survived by wife, Karen; daughter, Heather; son, Jerry; grandchildren, Kaytlyn, Emylee, Rhiannon, Richard James; mother, Phillipina; sisters, Gina (Jerry Kahn), Marlene, Pamela Peter, Cindy (Dennis) Dupont; many nieces, nephews, friends and family. Mass of Christian Burial...
Ellen Dahlquist
Jun 25, 2016
Ellen Frances Dahlquist (Freeman) Age 91, of Leesburg, VA, formerly of Wyoming and Burnsville, MN, passed away June 25, 2016. Preceded in death by her husband. Arthur and her son, Dennis. She is survived by her Son, Mike (Raynor) Dahlquist; Grandson, Mac; Sister, Donna Marinello; and many special grand nieces and nephews. She was an avid baseball fan - MN...
Delphine Anderson
Jun 20, 2016
Delphine Anderson, age 85, of Gold Canyon, AZ formerly of Scandia, MN and Canada died June 20, 2016. Delphine was born January 4, 1931 in Stockholm, Saskatchewan to Carl Joseph Ejnar and Martha Augusta (Johanson) Wahlstrom. She is preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Vergil Anderson. Survived by her children: Joel Anderson, Rev. Nathan Anderson (Diane), Miriam Faloon (Steve),...
Lois Mallum
Jun 14, 2016
Lois M. Mallum, age 95, of Saint Paul; formerly of Scandia, Minnesota, died Tuesday, June 14, 2016. She is preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Lilian Rydeen; husband, Hollis Mallum; step-son, James Hollis Mallum; siblings, Gordon Rydeen, Irene Carlson. She is survived by her daughters, Joy (Rob Nelson) Sarazin, Joan (Jeff) Menard; step-daughter, Nancy (Jon) Swenson; nine grandchildren;...
Don Coleman
Jun 14, 2016
Don Coleman, age 89, of Forest Lake, Minnesota passed away June 14, 2016 surrounded by his family. Don proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Alice and wife, Peggy. Survived by his four children, Sandy (Pat) Moen, Jay (Renee), Linda Coleman (Greg Gervais), Russell (Shelley Davis); grandchildren, Jason (Katie),...
Joanne Gustafson
Jun 12, 2016
Joanne P. Gustafson (Thornton), age 78, of Linwood, formerly of Hibbing, passed away peacefully in her home on June 12, 2016, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy "Bud"; siblings, Roland, Robert, Margaret "Susie" Hill, and Gerald. Joanne is survived by her loving children, Linda (Bob Anderson) Cannon, Lauri Gustafson, Roy "Bud" Gustafson (Monika...
Marion Spencer
Jun 10, 2016
Marion B. Spencer (Hamrick) Age 75, of Stacy, Minnesota, died on June 10, 2016. She was born to Kenneth and Hazel Hamrick on April 17, 1941, in Rock Island, Illinois. Marion is preceded in death by husband, Benjamin R. Spencer; parents, Kenneth and Hazel Hamrick; sister, Sharon R. Hamrick; brothers, Larry and Kenneth Hamrick. She is survived by sister, Karlene...
Gördis Kunshier
Jun 6, 2016
Gördis "Judy" Kunshier, age 93 of North Branch, Minnesota, died peacefully on Monday, June 6, 2016. Judy came to the United State with her family as an infant. The family made their home in Columbia Heights; where Judy attended school. She was united in marriage to Wayne Kunshier on May 6, 1941. Together they made their home in Ham Lake...
Grace Schwartz
Jun 3, 2016
Grace "Gracie" Schwartz, of Chisago City, Formerly of St. Paul Jan. 28, 1925 – June 3, 2016 A beloved Mother, Grandma & Great Grandma, who left a legacy of faith, love and total commitment to her family, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Grace retired from 3M in the 1980's. She was an artistic, effervescent woman with a...
Mary Erkkila
Jun 1, 2016
Mary Margret (Keenan)Erkkila Age 67, of Wyoming, Minnesota, passed away on June 1, 2016 after a short battle with Leukemia. She is preceded in death by her parents, Bob and Ura Keenan. Survived by her husband, Rod; children, Linda (Brian) Stark, Kirsten (Jeremy Etter), Meghann (Dustin) Wahl; grandchildren, Luke, Kale, Kate and Jack; great-grandchildren, Alice and Liliana. She was retired...
Elsie Houfer
Jun 1, 2016
Elsie M. Houfer, age 89 of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully June 1, 2016 at home with family and friends by her side. Preceded in death by husband, Marlin "Bud"; brother, Lloyd. Survived by children, James (Cheryl), Marlene (Richard); grandchildren, Margo Peterson, Dannell (John) Nordstrom, Dietrich Peterson, Jason (Emily) Houfer, Kel (Sarah) Houfer, Robert Houfer; and 10 great grandchildren. Memorial...
Milbria Anglin
May 25, 2016
Milbria Dee (Wilcox) Anglin Beloved widow of John Henry Anglin, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Wednesday evening, May 25, 2016. Milbria was born on September 23, 1930 in Weleetka, Oklahoma. She is preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, John H. Anglin; son, John R. Anglin; daughter, Robin D. Anglin; parents, Al and Essie (Pirtle) Wilcox; four...
Mark Sullivan
May 21, 2016
Mark Sullivan Age 57 of Stacy, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly in May of 2016. He was born to Thomas and Loretta Sullivan in Minneapolis, Minnesota and grew up in Taylors Falls, Minnesota where he attended grade school and high school. Mark enjoyed spending his time watching classic movies. He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Loretta. Mark...
Merle Peterson
May 20, 2016
Peterson, Merle "Pete", age 84 of Wyoming, MN and Lake Wales, FL, passed away on May 20, 2016 after a lengthy and brave battle with Parkinson's Disease. Pete proudly served 40 years in the U.S. Army, retiring as a CW4. Pete was a loving and devoted family man with an infectious sense of humor and a notable laugh. He also...
Colleen Malm
May 16, 2016
Colleen Malm Age 85, of East St. Paul, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2016. She was born in Spring Valley, Wisconsin, to Arnold and Florence Wood on February 25, 1931. She is preceded in death by her husband, Alfred; and daughter, Paula Malm-Austin. Colleen is survived by children, Jean (David) Neisen, John (Vicki), Thomas (Lynn), Daniel (Jean), and Lisa...
Frank Walerak
May 9, 2016
Frank C. Walerak Age 70 of Stacy, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 9, 2016. He was born to Frank and Shirley, in Austin City, Minnesota on April 4, 1946. Frank is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Dick. He is survived by loving wife, Shirley; brother, David; brother-in-law, Dave and Bill; sister-in-law, Laura...
Rev. Edward Wheatley
May 6, 2016
Rev. Edward "Pastor Ed" Wheatley, age 64, of Wyoming, Minnesota, died while surrounded by his loving family on Friday, May 6, 2016. Pastor Ed was a dedicated Lutheran minister; beginning his career at Gethsemane Lutheran Church, Oakdale, Minnesota and later accepting the call to St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wyoming, Minnesota. He faithfully led the congregation of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran...
Catherine Peck
May 1, 2016
Catherine "Kay" Peck Beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Resident of Cherrywood Pointe, Forest Lake. Former Resident of Summerhouse of Shoreview. Born on August 17, 1923, Katie died on May 1, 2016, surrounded by family and caregivers at the age of 92. Preceded in death by husband, Michael; and two brothers. She is survived by her children, Bonnie (Bob) Wurscher,...
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