Francis I. Laqua

Loving Father, Grandfather, Great-GrandfatherFrancis Laqua, age 91 of Forest Lake, formerly of Williston, ND, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 17, 2017.
Francis was a proud World War II Army Veteran. He served in the 25th Infantry division and was a Purple Heart recipient.
Preceded in death by wife, Lovella; son-in-law, Jerry LeDosquet.
Survived by children, Loren (Karen), Jeanette (Richard) Hahn, Delary (Jean), Patricia (Ted) Ferriter, Phyllis LeDosquet, Melanie (John) Baehr; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
A Celebration of Francis’ Life will be 11 a.m. Thursday, April 27th at Faith Lutheran Church, 886 N. Shore Dr., Forest Lake, with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. Burial at Scandinavian Cemetery, Forest Lake with Military Honors performed by the Forest Lake American Legion. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to Faith Lutheran Church.

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Lavonne Matilda Alford

Lavonne Alford, age 87, of Chisago City, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2017.
She was born on November 5, 1929 to John and Matilda (Valrath) Steffens in Fairmount, North Dakota.
Preceded in death by her parents and husband, Daniel.
She is survived by her sons, Steve, Mark, John (Denyce); six grandchildren; sister, Helen Fundom; brothers, Jerome (Katherine) Steffens, Lavern Steffens; many other relatives and friends.
A Celebration of Lavonne’s Life will be held from 2-5 p.m. on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at Coon Lake Community and Senior Center, 182 Forest Rd., Coon Lake (Wyoming). Private interment at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.
Cards and memorials may be directed to Mattson Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 343 N. Shore Drive, Forest Lake, MN 55025. Online condolences may be made at www.mattsonfuneralhome.com.

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