Obituaries

Sep 11, 2014

Jane A. Apitz, age 78 of Center City, Minnesota, died peacefully while surrounded by her family on Thursday, September 11, 2014. Private Family Services will be held. Funeral Home: Mattson Funeral Home 343 North Shore Drive Forest Lake, MN US 55025 Previous Events Service Friday, September 12, 2014 Mattson Funeral Home

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Sep 8, 2014

Helen Marie Beimert, age 86, of Forest Lake, Minnesota. She peacefully joined her Lord and Savior on September 8, 2014. Meeting her in heaven will be her parents; husband, Roman; great granddaughter, Danielle Anderson; great grandson Josiah Beimert; son, Greg Becker; siblings Mildred and Doris. She is survived by her children, Steve (Patty), Arlene, Chuck (Tracie), Jim (Nancy), Tim (Kris),...

Sep 6, 2014

Thomas J. Fischer, age 54 of East Bethel, Minnesota, passed away at home after battling cancer while surrounded by his family on Saturday, September 6, 2014. Tom was born January 2, 1960 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the son of John and Gloria (Marx) Fischer. Tom was a kind, caring, and thoughtful person who was always willing to help others. He...

Sep 1, 2014

LaVerne P. Richardson, age 87 of Forest Lake, formerly of Linwood Township, Minnesota, died peacefully while surrounded by her family on Monday, September 1, 2014. LaVerne was born on January 9, 1927 in Hazelton, North Dakota, the daughter of Henry and Christine (Grant) Bracht. LaVerne enjoyed spending time reading, working on word find puzzles, listening to country western music, and...

Aug 26, 2014

Linda Wolff, age 79 of Linwood Township, died Tuesday, August 26, 2014 while surrounded by her family. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and caregiver to all. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bill Wolff; son, Tim Wolff; granddaughter, Katie Gibson. She is survived by her children, Shari (Mark) Gibson, Matt (Ruth) Wolff, Stephanie...

Aug 24, 2014

Beatrice L. Ashby Beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother. Age 94 of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2014, while surrounded by her family. Beatrice taught 2nd grade at the old Wyoming Elementary. She was a longtime member of Forest Lake Christian Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Homer G. Ashby; sons-in-law, Kevin L. Berger...

Aug 21, 2014

Robert "Bud" Rainer, age 79 of Forest Lake, Minnesota passed away peacefully August 21, 2014. Bud was born July 20, 1935 in Forest Lake to Lawrence and Marguerite (Parenteau) Rainer. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. He is preceded in death by his parents; infant son, Paul, daughter-in-law, Laynie; 7 siblings. He will be deeply missed...

Aug 16, 2014

Bernie Daninger, age 76, of Forest Lake, died peacefully surrounded by family on August 16, 2014 after an 8-year battle with Alzheimer's. Bernie was born and raised in Forest Lake. He proudly served in the Army Reserve for 6 years. He had a 35-year career in law enforcement, 28 years with St. Paul Police Dept. and 7 years with Washington...

Aug 15, 2014

Mary "Oma" Dohmen, age 81, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family on Friday, August 15, 2014. Mary was born and raised in the Netherlands, where she met and was united in marriage to her beloved Leo. They moved to America in January 1957 where they raised their family. Oma was an amazing woman, who...

Aug 10, 2014

Aaron Christopher Lillemo, age 30 of Linwood Township, Minnesota died tragically on Sunday, August 10, 2014. Aaron will be deeply missed by his parents, Daniel and Brenda; siblings, Shawn (Faith) , Dawn (Matthew) Hoffman, Cynthia (Terry) Roden, Craig (Kristin); many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, family and friends. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 18, 2014 at...

Aug 7, 2014

Carole Lynn (Launderville) Irber, of Forest Lake, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2014 at Birchwood Health Care Center in Forest Lake, Minnesota. Private services are planned. Funeral Home: Mattson Funeral Home 343 North Shore Drive Forest Lake, MN US 55025 Previous Events Service Monday, August 11, 2014 Fort Snelling National Cemetery

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Aug 1, 2014

Carol A. Bracht, age 70 of Linwood Township, Minnesota, died peacefully in her home on Friday, August 1, 2014. She is preceded in death by her parents, Clifford and Dorothy Randolph; brothers, Jerry and Jim. She is survived by her beloved children, Herb (Diana) Bracht, Cathy (Mike Esberg) Bracht, Cindy Bracht; grandchildren, Anna (Matt) Bonkoski, Brock Miller, Kamryn Bracht, Paige...

Jul 31, 2014

Jerry L. Nelson Brown, age 74 of Forest Lake, died unexpectedly at his home on July 31, 2014. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 pm on Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake with a service staring at 7:00 pm. Jerry Lynn Brown was born May 8, 1940 in Toledo, Ohio to Bernie...

Jul 31, 2014

Patricia J. Shea, age 70 of Hugo, passed away Thursday, July 31, 2014 while surrounded by her family, following a short battle with cancer. Pat was a career educator with White Bear Lake District 624, where she touched the lives of her many students. She is preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Ella Strum. She will be dearly...

Jul 22, 2014

Joan Fielder, age 90 of North Branch, Minnesota, formerly Golden Valley, passed away peacefully July 22, 2014. She is preceded in death by her 5 siblings: Arthur, Nelle, Ines, Earl and Verna. Survived by Husband of 62 years, Fred Fielder; children, Debra (Norman) Matheson, Wendy (Doug) Pionk, James (Sandra) Fielder; Grandchildren: Amber Matheson, Shannon Pionk, Justin Pionk, Amelia Matheson, Ashleigh...

Jul 16, 2014

Hans M. Geidans, age 53, of Ironton, Minnesota, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 16, 2014. He is preceded in death by his father, Evalds "Pete" Geidans; brother Peter Geidans. He will be deeply missed by his mother, Thea Geidans; siblings, Sigrida "Sigi" (Robert) Nixon, Ilga (Paul) Janouskovec, Ingrid DeVries, Karl Geidans, Margaret (Robert) Michaels, Kathy (Brian) Dow; beloved cat, Bundy;...

Jul 14, 2014

Joseph "Joe" R. Klein, age 88 of Chisago City, joined his wife Leona on July 14, 2014. He is survived by his daughters, Mary Ann (Donald) Krueger, Patricia (Alan) Kilian; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; four brothers. Memorial Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at Wyoming United Methodist Church, 5459 Viking Blvd., Wyoming. The family will...

Jul 14, 2014

Beverly J. Dahlberg, age 83 of Forest Lake formerly of St. Anthony, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 14, 2014 at Birchwood Health Care Center. Beverly Jean Dahlberg was born December 10, 1930 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Edwin and Burnett (Bassette) Youngstrom. Beverly was united in marriage to Robert Dahlberg on April 27, 1957 in Minneapolis at the Basilica...

Jul 12, 2014

Evelyn Ann (Buettner) Schwensen, age 95 of Minneapolis, died peacefully on July 12, 2014, in Minneapolis at home under the care of her daughter. Evelyn is survived by her daughters, Sharon (Mike) West, Nancy Bromirski, Sandra Forsman, Janette (Richard) Hansen; daughter-in-law Bette Schwensen; 15 grandchildren 29 great-grandchildren and 9 great-great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband Robert; son...

Jul 11, 2014

Robert "Al" Anton, age 57 of Savage, Minnesota, died Friday, July 11, 2014 at the Fairview University Hospital in Minneapolis due to complications from cancer. A memorial service will be held to celebrate Al's life at 7:00 pm, July 16, 2014 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake with visitation starting at 5:00 pm. Robert "Al" Allen...