Obituaries
Nancy Chilson
Aug 20, 2015
Nancy Chilson, age 85 of Wyoming, passed away after a lengthy illness on August 20, 2015, while surrounded by her family. She was born on April 18, 1930 to William and Elsie (Muir) McKissock in Ayr, Scotland. Nancy, along with her husband Don, owned and operated Forest Jewelers. She loved playing cards, cooking and birdwatching. Nancy was preceded in death...
Richard Wermersen
Aug 17, 2015
Richard Wermersen, age 70 of Lindstrom, Minnesota; formerly of Mosinee, Wisconsin died, Monday, August 17, 2015. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Florence (Huser); sister, Marie Copps. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; daughter, Denise (Brian) Yokom; grandson, Jack; other family and friends. Private Family Services will be held. Funeral Home: Mattson Funeral Home 343...
Verna Matheson
Aug 17, 2015
Verna G. Matheson, age 86 of East Bethel, died peacefully on Monday, August 17, 2015. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lester; great-granddaughter, Malia Peterson. She is survived by her children, Cheryle (Dale) Baxter, Merlyn (Vermae), Sheldon (Jane), Vern (Judy), Sheila, Julie (Raul) Rojas, Darin (Jodi); 18 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; other family and friends. A Funeral Service...
Timothy Cameron
Aug 16, 2015
Timothy Dale Cameron 8/31/1965–8/16/2015 Passed peacefully Sunday evening after a battle with cancer. Born August 31, 1965, Tim spent most of his life in Minnesota along with time in Summit County, Colorado. A builder by trade, Tim was especially proud of his wood floors. He leaves behind his good friend and fiancée, Lisa May; parents Dale and Bev Cameron; two...
Alda Palmer
Aug 15, 2015
Alda D. Palmer, age 99, longtime resident of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died, peacefully on Saturday, August 15, 2015. She is preceded in death by her parents, Bruno and Emma Carlson; husbands, Chester Palmer, Stanley Palmer; sisters, Sonja Palmer, Florence Sahlin, Lenore Kinderman; brother, Vernon Carlson. She is survived by her children, Corinne (Ron) Dodd, Don (Estelle) Palmer, Janet Palmer; four...
Barbara Elrod
Aug 13, 2015
Barbara Jacqueline Brask Elrod, age 89 of North Branch formerly of Columbia Heights, MN, died peacefully on Thursday, August 13, 2015. Born on January 22, 1926, to Herbert and Ruth Brask, of Minneapolis, MN, Barbara was the fourth of eight children. Many of her childhood summers were spent with her family in Franconia or Dassel, MN. She graduated from Roosevelt...
Patricia McDonald
Aug 7, 2015
Patty (Brisbin) McDonald, age 64 of Woodbury, formerly of Duluth, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on August 7, 2015. Preceded in death by father, George Brisbin. She is survived by her children, Lori (Eric) Tryon, Steve Gustin; mom, Vernie Brisbin; grandchildren, Ella, Addie, Nolan; siblings, Rich (Sue), Ron (Carol), Deb Norman; several nieces and nephews; and many dear...
Travis Pfaff
Aug 2, 2015
Travis James Pfaff, 32, of Blaine, MN, son of Rick and Johanne Pfaff, died unexpectedly on Sunday, August 2nd. Travis was passionate about technology and a proud member of the U.S. Navy. Travis will be greatly missed by his parents; his brother, Jamison; partner, Charlene Kuhl and his beloved pup, Mr. Randi. Travis is preceded in death by his brother,...
Elaine Hamre
Aug 1, 2015
Elaine K Hamre (LaBree) Age 79, formerly of Brooklyn Center and Plymouth. Passed away on 8/1/2015. Preceded in death by husband Gerald "Jerry" Hamre; sisters, Toni (Babe) Baxter, Rebecca LaBree Mattei and parents Lawrence LaBree and Marie Bosio. Survived by children, Mark Hamre, Lori (Keith) Matuska and Jodi (Brian) Elliott. Grandchildren, Eric Hamre, Michael Matuska, Nikki Elliott and Max Hamre;...
Robert Smith
Jul 31, 2015
Robert Smith, age 65 of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota died July 31, 2015. He is survived by his brothers David (Nan) Smith and Thomas (Donna) Smith, several nieces, nephews and other extended family and friends. Services are pending at this time. Funeral Home: Mattson Funeral Home 343 North Shore Drive Forest Lake, MN US 55025 Previous Events Visitation Tuesday,...
Leland Harris
Jul 31, 2015
Leland "Lee" Harris, age 82 of Wyoming, passed away on July 31, 2015, after a lengthy illness. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Sharon Lakso. Survived by Jean, his bride of 58 years; daughters, Lynn (Craig) Wilda, Lisa Harris; granddaughter, Erin (Matt) Zilles; sister, Virginia (Harold) Larsen; the Wilda sons; brother-in-law, Sam (Correna) Burton; sister-in-law, Sally (Bruce) Borresen many nieces,...
Richard Lang
Jul 27, 2015
Richard P. Lang, age 90 of Forest Lake, passed peacefully in his sleep on July 27, 2015, after a lengthy illness. Preceded in death by wife, Lorraine; daughter, Darlene Gogerty; siblings, Doris Dorriot, Virginia Larae, Howard, Robert and Donald Lang. Survived by children, Nancy (Clay) Zimmerman, Sherry (Myron) Organ, Ronald Lang; 9 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; siblings, James (Butch), William,...
James Parenteau
Jul 26, 2015
James Parenteau, age 76, of Columbus, died on July 27, 2015. Preceded in death by son, Joseph; and brother, Steve. He is survived by Bonnie, his wife of 46 years; son, Andy; grandchildren, Cody Parenteau, Breanna Miller; siblings, Jerry (Darlene), Paul (Diane), Tom (Janet), Mary Kay, Chuck, Danny; numerous nieces and nephews; and beloved dog, Kitty. Jim was a U.S....
Dennis Metzger
Jul 24, 2015
Dennis W. Metzger, age 76 of Ottertail (16 years) and Scandia (23 years), died suddenly on July 24, 2015. Born Oct. 15, 1938 in Becker, MN to Lorenz and Gertrude Metzger. Preceded in death by parents; and wife, Kathy. Denny is survived by children, Jan (Joe) Schwartz, Gary (Katie); grandchildren, Jennifer Neumann (Dan Schifsky), David (Sam) Neumann, Karissa; great grandchildren,...
Michael Harnetty
Jul 19, 2015
Michael C. Harnetty, age 70, of Scandia passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on July 19, 2015 at 12:30 pm. Michael was born to Clarence and Jeannette Harnetty in Zanesville, Ohio. He graduated from Ohio State University and earned a degree in Agriculture Science. He first worked at Monsanto Corporation where he met Monique, the mother of his...
Gordon Hicks Sr
Jul 17, 2015
Gordon E. Hicks Sr., born September 24, 1940 in the Township of Verona, Minnesota, died in his Ramsey, Minnesota home, surrounded by his friends and family on Friday, July 17, 2015. Gordon was preceded in death by father, Charles Hicks; mother and step-father, Florence and Harold Nelson; son, Gordon Hicks Jr.; son-in-law, Troy Jensen; grandson, Nathan Jensen; siblings, Joan (Floyd...
Bill Juen
Jul 15, 2015
Bill Juen, age 72 of Baldwin/Woodville, Wisconsin, passed away after a long battle with cancer with his family at bedside. Bill was a dairy farmer for many years and in his last years, he enjoyed raising Alpacas. He is preceded in death by his brother, Greg. He is survived by his wife, Connie of 48 ½ years; Son, Randy (Jen)...
Phillip Bobeck
Jul 15, 2015
Phillip C. Bobeck, age 90, of Forest Lake, MN, died, Wednesday, July 15, 2015 while surrounded by his family. He is preceded in death by his mother, Agatha; wife, Violet; son, Carl; grandson, Todd Tiedemann; brother, Alex. He is survived by his daughters, Phyllis Tiedemann; Renee Aronson; son, Brad (Eva) Bobeck; daughter-in-law, Robin Bobeck; nine grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; brother, John...
Walter Marier
Jul 14, 2015
Walter R. Marier, age 76 of Forest Lake, died Tuesday, July 15, 2015. Walter was born August 3, 1938 in Centerville, Minnesota, the son of Joseph and Louise (Marcotte) Marier. He worked for many years in Forest Lake, most recently as a personal assistant at The Forest Laker. In addition to The Forest Laker he worked at the American Legion...
Mary Cardey
Jul 13, 2015
Mary Lillybelle Cardey(Munsterteiger) age 88, born Oct. 22, 1926, passed away peacefully on July 13 at Fairview Hospital, Wyoming MN. Preceded in death by her husband, Norman; her parents, John and Lillian; siblings Ron, Don, and Leona (Jovanavich). She is survived by her children, Gregory (Lynette) Cardey and Lucinda Stone (Wayne Peterson) (ex-husband Ken); and by siblings, Lorraine Rentz, Connie...
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