Blue, Mary E. age 88, of Anoka. She was born 12/18/1928 in Battle Lake, MN to Ralph and Irene Bailey. Preceded in death by husband, Russell; and brother, Jim. Survived by children, Linda (Mike) Syverson, Nancy Wyatt, Sandy (Randy) Hanson, Jeff Blue, Debbie Blue, Cindy (Rich) Huber, Kathy Blue and John (Jolene) Blue; 18 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; sister, Bonnie Hannah. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday (1/7/17) at 11:00 AM with reviewal one hour prior at St. Stephen's Catholic Church, 525 Jackson St., Anoka. Visitation Friday 4-7 PM at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, 2005 Branch Ave., Anoka. Interment Calvary Cemetery. Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home Anoka 763-421-0220 thurston-lindberg.com