Obituaries

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...

Jul 11, 2014

Vicky Vaughn Wooldridge (nee Teague), age 53, of Fridley, Minnesota, died unexpectedly on Friday, July 11, 2014. Vicky was born June 11, 1961 in Rochester, Minnesota, the daughter of Lynn and JoAnn (Murphy) Teague. She is preceded in death by her father. She is survived by her mother, JoAnn Ness; six siblings; twelve nieces and nephews; godson, Toby Ness; former...

Jul 6, 2014

Richard A. Lund Loving Father, Grandfather, Son, Brother and Uncle Age 59, of Scandia, Minnesota, died unexpectedly on July 6, 2014. Richard was a longtime business owner of Lund Refrigeration and a life-long member of Elim Lutheran Church. Preceded in death by his father, Carl; brother-in-law, Gary Coller. Survived by daughters, Annalisa (fiancé Kevin Gonzales) Lund, Kathryn (Jonathan) Proulx; grandson,...

Jul 4, 2014

Rose Marie Halvorson, age 84, of Linwood Township, Minnesota, formerly of Pine River, Minnesota, died peacefully on Friday, July 4, 2014. She is preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Nellie Paulson; husbands, Martin Mykkanen, Roy Delaney; seven siblings. She is survived by her husband, Maynard Halvorson; children, Karen (David) Batsche, Martin (Annette) Mykkanen, LaVonne (Thomas) Hauwiller, Roxanne Bacigalupo,...

Jul 2, 2014

Edward "Ed" Heaton, age 81 of Stacy, Minnesota died July 2, 2014. U.S. Air Force Veteran. Preceded in death by 5 siblings. He is survived by his wife, Marlene of 42 years; 5 children; 4 step-children; many grandchildren; great grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild. Family and Friends will gather for a Time of Sharing at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, July 10,...

Jun 25, 2014

Karen Sue Medek Age 69, of Wyoming, MN passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on June 25th from a battle with cancer. Karen was born on May 23rd 1945 in Bethany, MO and moved to Minnesota in 1979. Preceded in death by parents Irene and John Bennett; Brothers Charles and Ronnie; Daughter Angela Kay Root; Step-son Thomas...

Jun 23, 2014

Edith Elaine Adeline (Nelson) Anderson, of Cedar, died June 21, 2014. She was born November 30, 1919 to Joshua S. and Ella (Johnson) Nelson in Nicollet County. Edith graduated in 1942 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics from the U of MN, where she was also a member of Beta of Clovia. On January 7, 1949, Edith...