Obituaries

David Peterson

David Peterson

Nov 23, 2013

David "Woody" Peterson, age 62, of Mounds View, formerly of Forest Lake, died, unexpectedly on Saturday, November 23, 2013. David was a graduate of Forest Lake High School, Class of 1969. He worked for many years as a RV Master Technician at North Country RV, Ham Lake. David was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Mildred (Nelson) Peterson;...

Lon Sampson

Lon Sampson

Nov 19, 2013

Lon Jerome Sampson, age 62, of Wahpeton, North Dakota, passed away at his home on November 19, 2013. Lon was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on April 23, 1951. He is a graduate of Forest Lake High School. He spent the last decade in the trucking industry. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, cooking and wine making. He is preceded in death...

Neoma Rasmussen

Neoma Rasmussen

Nov 16, 2013

Neoma L. Rasmussen, age 97, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2013. Neoma was born in Arco, Minnesota, on June 18, 1916, the daughter of Emanual and Anna Johnsen. Among other hobbies like reading, craftwork and gardening, both vegetables and flowers, Neoma loved to spend time with her family and especially her grandchildren. Neoma is preceded in death by her...

Howard Leikvold

Howard Leikvold

Nov 15, 2013

Howard Leikvold, age 94, passed away at home on November 15, 2013. A 38 year resident of Wichita, KS, Howard enjoyed the last six years in Chisago City, MN. He recently earned the nickname "Great" and he was a great husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Of his many accomplishments his proudest was his family, whom he raised with his...

Russell Durant

Russell Durant

Nov 15, 2013

Russell C. Durant, age 80, of Wyoming, Minnesota, passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer. Russell was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota on April 8, 1933, the son of Richard and Gladys Durant. Russell is preceded in death by his first wife, Jean; his second wife, Edith; his son, Keith; his great grandson, Lucio Satar and his step-grandson,...

Teri Thomas

Teri Thomas

Nov 11, 2013

Teri Gale Thomas, age 55, of Wyoming, Minnesota. Teri was born on January 30, 1958 at the Los Angeles County Hospital in Los Angeles, California. Passed away on Monday, November 11, 2013 in Wyoming, Minnesota. Teri was preceded in death by her parents, Grace and Ed Monk and her two sisters, LeAnna Spoerl and Shelly Monk. Teri is survived by...

Viola Hearle

Viola Hearle

Nov 3, 2013

Viola J. Hearle, age 91, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2013. Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 9, 2013 at Wyoming United Methodist Church, 5459 Viking Boulevard, Wyoming. The family will greet friends one hour prior to service at church. Funeral Home: Mattson Funeral Home 343 North Shore Drive Forest Lake, MN US 55025 Previous...

Norma Carlson

Norma Carlson

Nov 2, 2013

Norma E. Carlson, age 86, of Chisago City, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2013. Norma was born on August 7, 1927 in Syracuse, New York, the daughter of Claude and Gertrude Beyea. Norma was preceded in death by her sisters, Myrl Beish and Carol Beyea and her son, Marc Joseph Shampo. Norma is survived by her daughter, Teresa...

Gerald Person

Gerald Person

Nov 1, 2013

Gerald A. Person, age 85, of Forest Lake, passed away on November 1, 2013. Jerry was born on February 9, 1928 in St. Paul, Minnesota, the son of Frank and Anna Person. Jerry was a Veteran of the United States Army, serving his country from 1954-1956. Jerry was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Kathleen of 45 years; his...

Kathleen Wagstrom

Kathleen Wagstrom

Oct 24, 2013

Kathleen A. Wagstrom, age 73 of Minneapolis, died Thursday, October 24, 2013. Kathleen was a loving and devoted mother, who will be deeply missed. She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Walborg Cornelius; sister, Barbara. She is survived by her children, Elizabeth (Chris) Gehling, Jon (DiAnna) Wagstrom, Ingrid (Len Schwan), Eric (Shannon) Wagstrom; many grandchildren; one great...

June Thoen

June Thoen

Oct 23, 2013

June M. Thoen, age 72 of East Bethel, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at Ecumen North Branch, Minnesota. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Janfry "Bruce". June is survived by her son, John Thoen; daughter, Misty Thoen; three grandchildren; two great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Memorial Services for June will be held at...

Janice Stewart

Janice Stewart

Oct 23, 2013

Janice A. Stewart, age 73 of Forest Lake, formerly of Proctor, Minnesota, died Wednesday, October 23, 2013 following a brief illness. Jan was born December 9, 1939 in Cloquet, Minnesota, the daughter of Alven and Agnes (Harms) Wedlund. She graduated from Proctor High School, Class of 1957. She was united in marriage to Thomas Stewart on July 9, 1960. They...

Judith Wilkinson

Judith Wilkinson

Oct 20, 2013

Judith Pearl Wilkinson, age 95, of Hugo, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 20, 2013. Judy was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 55 years, Clifford L. Wilkinson; one daughter, Judy Wilkinson; one grandson; one great granddaughter; three brothers and one sister. Judy is survived by her son, Sheldon Wilkinson; her three daughters, Colleen (Peter)...

Craig Andersen

Craig Andersen

Oct 17, 2013

Craig G. Andersen, age 73, passed away on October 17, 2013 after a courageous battle with lymphoma. Craig is survived by his loving wife, Elaine; his children, Randy, Linda and Mark; eight grandchildren; four great grandchildren and his brother, Douglas. Craig was a respected architect and in his later years, he was an architectural consultant and a member of the...

Robert Johnson

Robert Johnson

Oct 15, 2013

Robert A. Johnson, age 86, of Scandia, Minnesota, died, peacefully on Tuesday, October 15, 2013. He is preceded in death by his parents, Victor and Mary; wife, June Johnson; siblings, Howard, Milton, Marvin, LaVerne, Arnold, Paul, Donna Houle. He is survived by his children, Scott Johnson, Shelley (Mark) McShannon, Kent Johnson; beloved grandchildren, Joelle Marier, Christine Marier, Daniel Johnson, Madyson...

Jean Smith

Jean Smith

Oct 15, 2013

Jean P. Smith, age 98, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, formerly of Chicago, Illinois, died, peacefully, Tuesday, October 15, 2013. Jean was born, April 19, 1915 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Alexander and Olga Pemenko. She lived most of her life in the Chicago area, before relocating throughout the country with her daughter and son. Jean loved traveling and most...

Robert Sonmor

Robert Sonmor

Oct 15, 2013

Robert E. Sonmor, age 72, of Pine City, formerly of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 15, 2013. Bob had a love for telling stories and jokes, using his talent to make people laugh and brighten their day. He had a way of including everyone in everything he did, making sure they felt special in...

Michael Bingham

Michael Bingham

Oct 14, 2013

Michael L. Bingham, age 62, of Forest Lake, Minnesota passed away on Monday, October 14, 2013. Michael was born August 24, 1951 to Harold and Delores (Paulbeck) Bingham in St. Paul, Minnesota. He is survived by loving wife, Sharon of 40 years; children, Ken, Sheri, Chris, Kelly, Kim; nine grandchildren; three great grandchildren; brother, Mark; aunt, Gerri. Family and Friends...

Alice Johnson

Alice Johnson

Oct 12, 2013

Alice Ann Johnson, age 59, of Waverly, Tennessee, formerly of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died Saturday, October 12, 2013 at her home. Alice was a graduate of Forest Lake High School, class of 1972. Alice was a devoted Army Mom. She was a member of Friendship World Outreach and enjoyed doing arts and crafts, painting and knitting. She is preceded in...

Kelley Fitzgerald

Kelley Fitzgerald

Oct 10, 2013

Kelley A. Fitzgerald, age 50, of North Branch, Minnesota; formerly of Amelia, Ohio, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 10, 2013. Kelley and her husband, Jerry, moved from Ohio in 2004 and made their home in Minnesota. Kelley enjoyed spending time in Duluth, where she could kayak on the shores of Lake Superior, snowshoe throughout the woods or just be in...

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