John Thomas Mattson

John Thomas Mattson obituary, Aitkin, MN

John Thomas Mattson

John Mattson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Sorensen-Root-Thompson Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Aitkin on Dec. 15, 2025.
John Thomas Mattson, 67, of Aitkin passed away Thursday, December 11, 2025 at his home. He was born September 4, 1958 in Aitkin to Carl and Eleanor (Ecklund) Mattson. John worked as a cashier at Grand Casino, Mille Lacs. He enjoyed gardening, planting flowers and feeding the birds.

John is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Karen; brother, Richard; nephew, Brian Sharp and niece, Jessica Mattson.

John is survived by his sister, Mary Warnke of South St. Paul; nephew, Sean Mattson; his dog, Penny.

A private graveside service will be held at a later date in Glory Cemetery, Nordlund Township, Aitkin County. To leave a message of condolence, please visit: www.srtfuneral.com. Arrangements are with Sorensen-Root-Thompson Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Aitkin.

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Kathy Bailey DeRosier

December 16, 2025

John and I grew up together as neighbors, rode the bus, went to the same church and had fun just being friends. Sending my Condolences to the rest of his family and friends.

John, I will surely miss you my friend,

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