Smithers, Ralph J. age 80, of Ramsey. Preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin & Ruth Smithers; brother, Tom Smithers and sister, Violet Brisson. Survived by wife, Dolores; children, Chris, Nick, Randy (Kim), Dave (Dory) and Cally; 7 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren; sisters, Kathleen Burke, Jane Northfield, Iris Anderson, and Ione Puntsack; nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, Oct. 30, 11 AM at St. Stephen's Catholic Church, 525 Jackson St., Anoka. Visitation 5-8 PM Wednesday at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, 2005 Branch Ave., Anoka, and also one hour prior to Mass at the church. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Anoka. Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home Anoka 763-421-0220