Root, Lenora L. age 86, of Champlin, passed away peacefully Oct. 1, 2015. Preceded in death by her husband, Donald Root; parents and siblings. Survived by daughter, Dawn (John) Marquart; grandchildren, John Moos (Kristin Hillmer), Heather Witt, Donald Marquart and Amy (Kevin) Olson; 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Hilda Holland; sisters-in-law, Beverly Brandt and Lilias Rud; many other loving relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held Friday, Oct. 9, 2015 at 11 AM with a visitation one hour prior at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, 2005 Branch Ave., Anoka. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home Anoka 763-421-0220 thurston-lindberg.com