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Muslim cemetery proposal clears Chisago Planning Commission

Photo by Derrick Knutson Chisago County residents who wanted to hear about the cemetery proposal in the 2600 block of Lofton Avenue in Chisago Lake Township packed room 150B in the Chisago County Government Center Dec. 1.
It was standing room only as more than 100 people filed into a basement room in the Chisago County Government Center in Center City Dec. 1. They were there to hear a proposal at the County Planning Commission meeting for a cemetery on 16 acres in the 26000 block of Lofton Avenue in Chisago Lake Township, a couple of miles north of Scandia city limits.
The commission ultimately approved the proposal, with a list of conditions, 4-2. The commission is an advisory entity to the Chisago County Board of Commissioners, and the board has final say over whether or not the conditional use permit for the private cemetery will be accepted.broadstreet.zone(48036);
Assistant Zoning Director Tara Guy

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Marisa Bocanegra

Marisa Bocanegra, age 39, of Faribault, MN, died Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016, as a result of a motor vehicle accident.
Marisa Anne Victoria Bocanegra (Ana Maria Bocanegra) was born June 23, 1977 (actual birthdate June 13, 1977) in Bogota, Columbia. At the age of six weeks, she was adopted by Don and Martha Knisley and moved to their home in Burnsville, MN. Marisa graduated from Burnsville High School in 1995. She married Jeremy White, they were later divorced. She moved to Faribault where she worked as an aide to special needs clients. She then moved to Pine Island, MN where she raised her children and worked for Rideability, teaching those with special needs to ride horseback. While teaching she was injured when a horse reared, saving her client from injury. She received a “Hero of the Year” award from Rideability for her actions. Marisa then moved to Forest Lake, MN where

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Elaine Martin Stein

Elaine Martin Stein, age 84, of Forest Lake, Minnesota; formerly of Phoenix, Arizona, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, December 17, 2016. Elaine was a gifted musician, loving mother and grandmother. She is preceded in death by her parents, Eniar and Martha; husbands, Walter Martin and Harvey Stein; brother, Everett Jacobson. She is survived by her children, Bryan (Anne) Martin, Jill (Kevin) Rische, Daniel (Maria) Martin, Cynthia (Richard) Morgan, Elaine Martin; step-daughters, Helene Disney Viteo, Audrey Stein Frazier, Faith Call; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters, Nancee (Norman) Olsen, Phyllis (Herbert) Jacobsen; other family and friends. Graveside Services were held at Scandinavian Cemetery, Forest Lake, Minnesota. Online condolences may be made at www.mattsonfuneralhome.com. Cards and memorials may be directed to Mattson Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 343 N. Shore Drive, Forest Lake, MN 55025.

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David M. Berg

Loving Husband, Father and GrandfatherDavid Berg, age 71 of Marine on St. Croix, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2016.
David is preceded in death by parents, Sigwald and Millie; brothers, Peter and John; Chris’ mother, Carolyn.
Survived by wife, Jackie; son Chris (Lisa); grandson, Max; brother, Paul (Sharon), sisters-in-law, Mary and Gail; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
A Celebration of David’s Life will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, December 23rd at Roberts Family Life Celebration Home, 555 SW Centennial Drive, Forest Lake, with visitation one hour prior.

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