Obituaries

Sep 23, 2016

Luann Thacker, age 60, of Forest Lake, Minnesota passed away on September 23, 2016. According to her wishes, a private service will be held. Funeral Home: Mattson Funeral Home 343 North Shore Drive Forest Lake, MN US 55025 Previous Events Visitation Saturday, October 8, 2016 Mattson Funeral Home

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Sep 23, 2016

Irene Beatrice Kirby, age 93, of East Bethel, Minnesota, formerly of Northeast Minneapolis, passed away Friday, September 23, 2016. She is preceded in death by her parents, Hegge and Amanda Engebretson; husband, Harry Kirby; son, Alan Kirby; step-daughter, MaryLou Kirby; siblings, Alwood, Elvina, Dorothy. She is survived by daughter, LeighAnn (Andy) Zinken; daughter-in-law, Zandra Kirby; step-son, Donald Kirby; seven grandchildren,...

Sep 21, 2016

Ralph Gatzow, age 91, of Forest Lake, Minnesota passed peacefully on September 21, 2016. Ralph was born and raised on the family farm in Wyoming, Minnesota. He owned and operated Suburban Taping Service working in and around the Forest Lake / Wyoming area for over 50 years. His passions were vegetable gardening, Polka dancing, traveling, fishing, goose and duck hunting....

Sep 19, 2016

James Jerome Hovatter, 95, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2016, in Chisago City, Minnesota. Jim was born on March 12, 1921, in Cumberland, Maryland. He attended St. Mary's School in Cumberland from 1st through 12th grade. ¬ After graduating high school, he moved to Washington, D.C, working at the Navy Ammunition Yard. Jim was accepted...

Sep 19, 2016

LaVayne Ralph Dupslaff, age 76 of Forest Lake, formerly of Scandia, passed away on September 19, 2016, with family near, after a long battle with Parkinson's. Preceded in death by parents, Ralph and Lorraine. He is survived by his wife, Jean; sons, Clint (Chris), Scott; daughters, Rachel (Jim) Willcocks, Sara (Jeff) Young; grandchildren, Lisa (Corey), Paul, Greta, Eli, Nicholas, and...

Sep 17, 2016

Jean Evelyn Miller, age 87, of Mounds View, formerly of Scandia, peacefully slipped into the arms of Our Lord on September 17, 2016. Jean had served as Deaconess in the Lutheran Church. She had taught 2nd grade for over thirty years. An independent woman, she loved to travel the World with her friends. She was also a member of the...

Sep 13, 2016

Alton Knutson, age 94, passed away peacefully on 9-13-2016 with Toodie, his loving wife of 73 years, by his side. Born in Fosston, he was a "Minnesota farm boy, called by God." It was a joint calling to missions that brought them together. Alton and Toodie (Margretta Ramaley) were married on September 17, 1943 and worked side by side to...

Sep 12, 2016

David Charles Tullis, age 58, of Stacy, earned his wings on Sept. 12, 2016. Preceded in death by father, Ralph Fox; wife, Lynn; brother, Paul; grandparents, Martin F. & Rita A. Schempf. Survived by his mother, Dorothy Fox; siblings, Ralph Fox III, Janet (Mike) Fishback, Trisha (Scott) Wehr, Carla Lassen, Karen Holmes; dear friends, Steve & Kelly Clitty; many aunts,...

Sep 10, 2016

Paul Raduenz, age 64, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2016, while surrounded by family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Elvina Raduenz. Paul is survived by his brother, Walter (Wendi) Raduenz; nephew, Benjamin Raduenz; niece, Amie Mayo; surrogate family, Nikki Frahm, Misty and Steve Forness, Dean and April Fraham, Cayden and Collin Knode....

Sep 10, 2016

Norbert M. Czeck, age 87, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died peacefully while surrounded by his family on Saturday, September 10, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mike and Elizabeth; daughter, Mary; 17 siblings. He will be deeply missed by his devoted wife of 62 years, Joanne; children, Doug (Maria), Susan (Richard) Menk, Judy (Rick) Schwab, Ann, Joe...

Sep 8, 2016

Charles A. Love, age 96, of Forest Lake; formerly of Stillwater, Minnesota, died peacefully while surrounded by his family on Thursday, September 8, 2016. Charles was born March 25, 1920 in Koblenz, Germany. He came to the United States with his mother in 1921. Following high school he enlisted in the Army Air Corps and proudly served for five years...

Sep 3, 2016

Michael W. Luck, age 68, of Stacy, died on September 3, 2016. Mike proudly served the U.S. Army in Vietnam. He was a life member of VFW Post 4210 and Washington County DAV. Preceded in death by parents. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Marie; children, Christina (Edward) Grimm, Karen Nyquist, William Luck; grandchildren, Kurtis, Kaylee, Cody,...

Aug 31, 2016

Jean Kae Lund (Russell) Age 70, of Wyoming, MN went home to her favorite person ever- Jesus her Savior. Preceeded in death by her parents Charles and Ida Russell. Survived by beloved husband 'Mr. Ed'; daughter Pam (Andy) Wright; son, Ed Jr (Sheryl) Lund; grandchildren, Stuart, Elsa, Greta, Haydn, Ethan, Layne and Norah; dear relatives and friends. She packed a...

Aug 27, 2016

Anthony David Dubois, age 74, of Wyoming, passed away suddenly on August 27, 2016. Tony retired from the State of Minnesota in 1997. Preceded in death by 3 brothers. He is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Ceil; children, Rick Dubois, Julie Dretsch, Tammy (Vern) Weik, Tania (Mike) Bower, Chad (Michelle) Dubois; 9 grandchildren; 9 great grandchlildren; and...

Aug 23, 2016

Gerald "Jerry" Johnson, age 88, of Anoka, died peacefully at home with family on August 23, 2016. Jerry was a former, longtime principal at Mississippi Elementary School in Coon Rapids. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jerry & Elinor; and infant daughter. He is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Marlys; son, Steve (Carrie); granddaughters, Jessica...

Aug 23, 2016

Sharon S. Gulbraa, age 77 of Ham Lake, died Tuesday, August 23, 2016. She is preceded in death by her parents, J. Alvin and Ida Johnson; husband, Harry Gulbraa. She will be deeply missed by her daughters, Kimberly (Michael) Istvanovich, Kathy (Eric) Irwin; grandchildren, Alexander Connolly, Emily Irwin, Annika Irwin; great-grandson, Bentley Connolly; other family and dear friends. Funeral Services...

Aug 22, 2016

Lucinda L. "Cinda" Stone, age 58, of Coon Lake, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2016 at home surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by her grandparents; parents, Norman and Mary Cardey. She is survived by her brother, Greg (Lynette) Cardey; companion, Wayne Peterson; ex-husband, Ken Stone and their three loving children, Eric, Nora (Tim), Kyle...

Aug 21, 2016

Diane Skrivseth, age 76 of Forest Lake, passed away on August 21, 2016. Diane was formerly a RN who loved to travel, loved her grandchildren and family. She is preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Myrtle; and brother, Richard. She is survived by children, David (Connie), Mark, Anmarie, Stephanie (Blake) Tiedeman; grandchildren, Matthew, Erik, Sara, Abigail, William, Emma,...

Aug 20, 2016

John B. Josephson "John the Printer Guy", age 72, of Lindstrom, passed away on August 20, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by parents, Bernard & Dorothy Josephson; parents-in-law, Howard & Alice Jones; and brother, Jeff, who passed just one day prior. John is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Judith; son, Eric; daughter, Lisa...

Aug 11, 2016

John M. "Jack" Nelson, age 90 of Anoka went home to his Lord on August 11, 2016. Survived by loving wife, Dolores, of 65 years; children, Jeanne, Cyndy (Scott), Greg; grandchildren, Elizabeth (Matt) Krinke, Brian; siblings-in-law, Carol Nelson, Luther & Mavis Carlson, Luverne Lundeberg. Preceded in death by sister, Eva Whalen; brother, Hilding Nelson. Celebration of Life service 1:00 pm...