Obituaries

Thomas Klapak

Thomas Klapak

Mar 16, 2014

Thomas E. Klapak, age 55 of Scandia, died peacefully at home with his family by his side on 3/16/2014 after his long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born April 23, 1958 and lived every day to the fullest. He is preceded in death by his father, Warren. Survived by his mother, Nancy Patterson; son, Dylan; grandson, Anthony; sister...

David Brotzler

David Brotzler

Mar 14, 2014

David P. Brotzler, age 81, of East Bethel, Minnesota, went peacefully to meet his Savior on Friday, March 14, 2014. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Clara (Schindeldecker); brother, Chuck; brother-in law, Buzz Helsper. He will be dearly missed by his beloved wife, Arliss; daughters, Kim (Chuck) Olson, Wendy (Tom) Krueger; grandchildren, Danielle (Brent) Hall, Chad...

Connie Basel

Connie Basel

Mar 11, 2014

Connie (nee Peterson) Basel, age 57 of Las Cruces, New Mexico and Redondo Beach, California, formerly of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died peacefully on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 following a one and a half year battle with cancer. Connie was a graduate of Forest Lake High School, class of 1975. She attended the University of Minnesota and was a member of...

Ednard Barsness

Ednard Barsness

Mar 10, 2014

Ednard Gordon Barsness Jr., age 74, died peacefully with his family at his side on March 10, 2014. He was born June 12th, 1939 to Ednard and Geneva Barsness in Starbuck, MN and lived most of his life in St. Cloud, MN and most recently, Forest Lake. On February 3rd, 1962, he married Josette K. Zavadil. He proudly served his...

Darlene Gardner

Darlene Gardner

Mar 7, 2014

Darlene "Dolly" Violet Gardner (nee Swanson) died peacefully in her sleep on Friday, March 7, 2014 at home surrounded by family after a long courageous battle with cancer. Dolly graduated from Forest Lake High School, spent over 20 years working for Control Data Corporation and recently retired from Allina after working in Computer Operations for 25 years. Dolly loved her...

Philip Zollinger

Philip Zollinger

Mar 6, 2014

Philip D. Zollinger, age 57, of Chisago City, Minnesota. Beloved husband of Sue and loving father to Gunnar and Garrison, passed away suddenly on March 6, 2014. He is also survived by his; parents, LaMar and Patricia Zollinger; siblings, Paul (Stephanie), Marla, Diane (Mark) Hamman, Tom, John (Marni), Jim (Debbie) ; father and mother-in-law, Harris and Irene Miller; sisters-in-law, Marcia...

Frank Hull Jr

Frank Hull Jr

Mar 6, 2014

Frank A. Hull, age 80 of Ogilvie, Minnesota, died peacefully while surrounded by his family on Thursday, March 6, 2014 at the Birchwood Health Care Center. Graveside Services will be held in the spring. Funeral Home: Mattson Funeral Home 343 North Shore Drive Forest Lake, MN US 55025 Previous Events Service Friday, March 7, 2014 Mattson Funeral Home...

Peter Osterbauer

Peter Osterbauer

Mar 3, 2014

Peter Jay Osterbauer, age 27, of Wyoming, Minnesota, died, unexpectedly on Monday, March 3, 2014. Peter was a graduate of Forest Lake High School Class of 2005. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, James Zeren and Bonnie Osterbauer. He will be deeply missed by his parents, Loren and Brenda Osterbauer; brother, Blaine; grandparents, Marsha "Jill" Zeren, William Osterbauer;...

Connie Burrer

Connie Burrer

Mar 2, 2014

Connie René Burrer, 53, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2014. Connie can be remembered for her humbleness, compassion, generosity, beautiful smile, her strong will to live, and the love she had for her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Alfred Burrer. She is survived by her daughter, Renee Burrer; sons, David Ross (Melanie), Eric Hendrickson...

Patrick Coleman

Patrick Coleman

Feb 22, 2014

Our Beloved Patrick Bernard Coleman joined his Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 22, 2014. He is preceded in death by his parents, John B. and Beverly M. (Blanchard) Coleman; grandson, Zack Dutka. He is survived by his loving wife, Patricia; children, Angelina (Arlie) Christenson, Joseph (Michelle) Coleman, Nicolai (Ruth) Dutka, Thomas Coleman, Nicole (Nicholas) O'Malley; ten grandchildren; siblings, Kathleen...

Mildred Seeley

Mildred Seeley

Feb 14, 2014

Mildred M. Seeley, age 100 of Wyoming, died on February 14, 2014. Preceded in death by husband of 68 years, Henry. Survived by daughter, Barbara (Lloyd) West; son, Harold (Rebecca); two grandsons; two granddaughters; three great grandchildren. Memorial Service 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 12, 2014 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Visitation one hour prior to...

Donovan Barth

Donovan Barth

Feb 12, 2014

Donovan A. Barth, age 75, of East Bethel, died Wednesday, February 12, 2014 while surrounded by his family. Donnie was an avid fisherman who is survived by the catch of his life, Sharron Freitag; children, Marty (Vicki), Merri, Marlys, Mike (Thu), Missy, Randy, Scott, Derek; 27 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two sisters; three brothers; other family and friends. He is preceded...

Anne Roush

Anne Roush

Feb 11, 2014

Roush, Anne Margaret, 51, of Fayetteville, Georgia formerly of Linwood, MN passed away on February 11, 2014. Anne was a loving wife, mother, sister, daughter-in-law and friend. She worked for 3M corporation. Anne was admired by her family, colleagues and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold & Betty Ann Barron; daughter, Laura. She is survived by...

Paul Koski

Paul Koski

Feb 10, 2014

Paul T. Koski, age 38 of Minneapolis, died Monday, February 10, 2014 following a determined battle with cancer. Paul worked as an electrical designer for ten years, mostly recently at KFI Inc. He will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved him including his wife, Tracy; son, Emmett; parents, Thomas and Julia Koski; brother, John (Adelheid) Koski; many...

Joseph Remitz

Joseph Remitz

Feb 6, 2014

Joseph "Joe" Remitz, age 96 of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died February 6, 2014. Joe served in the Army Air Corps during WWII (with the 8th Air Force), and led his B-24 Squadron on 33 missions over Germany, Poland and France. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal with clusters and many others. He is preceded in...

John Sheff

John Sheff

Feb 5, 2014

John R. Sheff, age 67 of Forest Lake, died while surrounded by his family on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 following a brief battle with cancer. John worked as an engineer for 3M for 28 years before starting his own company, Modern Manuals and More which he operated for the past ten years. He was an extremely organized, detail orientated man...

Della Lee

Della Lee

Feb 2, 2014

Della Mae (Otto) Lee, age 88, faithful servant of God, of Forest Lake, formerly of NE Minneapolis, went to her heavenly home on February 2, 2014. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Harold T. Lee; sister, Irene Jensen; great granddaughter, Lauren Trymucha. She is survived by her children, Tom (Jo) Lee, Sue (Steve) Brown, Bobbie Jo (Doug)...

Lillian Ridge

Lillian Ridge

Feb 2, 2014

Lillian H. Ridge, Of Linwood Twp., Minnesota, died peacefully on Sunday, February 2, 2014. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Phil; grandson, Corey; brothers, Hulda, Edward, Herb, George, Clifford, Bracht; sister, Viola Jacks. She will be deeply missed by her sons, Ron Ridge, Bob (Barb) Ridge; granddaughter, Jennifer (Jim) Janssen; great-grandchildren, Tony and Abby Janssen; sisters, Pauline...

Terry Muellner

Terry Muellner

Feb 1, 2014

Terry Muellner, age 68, of Wyoming, MN died peacefully February 1, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. He is preceded in death by his parents Leo (Suzanne) Muellner; Father-in-law, Harold Kunshier. Survived by his loving wife and best friend of 42 years, Debbie; Children, Scott (Michele) Tony (Angie) and Jennifer Muellner; grandchildren, Brandon and Mackenzie; brothers, Leon (Paula) Roger, Dan...

Robert Winiecki

Robert Winiecki

Jan 30, 2014

Robert "Bob" William Winiecki, age 62, of Wyoming died unexpectedly on January 30, 2014 in the arms of his wife of 36 years, Roberta Carver Winiecki. He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Josephine (Wagner) Winiecki and his brothers, Frank, Richard, and James. Robert is survived by his wife, Roberta; children, Shelby (Jeremiah) McQuay, Lindsay (Joseph) Burger,...