Verlyn Sherwood Hovdestad
Oct 29, 2024
Verlyn Sherwood Hovdestad age 74 of Isanti passed away at his home on October 29, 2024. He was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on December 13, 1949 to parents Verlyn & Velma (Mauseth) Hovdestad. Verlyn was preceded in death by his parents and brother Randy. He is survived by his wife Bernice, daughters Karrie (Wade), Lisa (Bob), Kelly...
David Eugene Overbaugh
Oct 28, 2024
Dave Overbaugh, age 86 passed away peacefully at home on October 28, 2024. Dave grew up in Anoka, Minnesota and kept in touch with his group of childhood friends. Dave married his high-school sweetheart (Lila) and they enjoyed 67 years together while raising four children. He started working at Honeywell as an electronics technician after graduating from school and...
Dale G. Johnson
Oct 27, 2024
Dale G. Johnson age 61 of St. Francis, Minnesota died unexpectedly on October 27, 2024 at his home. He was born in St. Paul on May 18, 1963 to Norman and Florence Richardson. Dale loved fishing, hunting, and also had a passion for cooking. Dale was preceded in death by his wife Michele Johnson, parents Norman and Florance Richardson,...
Michael Lance Mettler
Oct 24, 2024
Michael Lance Mettler, age 59, of Anoka, was born on May 19,1965 passed away October 24, 2024.
Michael owned and operated Mettler Construction. He was an electrician, like many members of his family, but his skills didn't end there. Mike was a man of many talents and always took great pride in his work. He was a...
Joyce Elaine O'Hern
Oct 16, 2024
Joyce Elaine Horn was born March 6, 1953 in Wadena, Minnesota to Edgar and Ella Horn. She passed away at Mercy Hospital under hospice care on October 16, 2024. She was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Deer Creek, Minnesota. After graduating from Deer Creek High School in 1971, she attended Wadena Area Vocational Technical Institute graduating...
Pamela Joy Billehus
Oct 16, 2024
Billehus, Pamela J. age 64 of Champlin. It is with profound sadness, we share the passing of Pamela Joy Billehus (neé Nyquist), who left us on October 16, 2024. She was a loving, vibrant, and devoted mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend. With her zest for life and love of celebrating, she made a lasting impression on all who...
Rev. Harold George Wegner
Oct 16, 2024
(The Reverend) Harold George Wegner
Harold was born on a farm in northern Wisconsin on July 31, 1929 to George and Meta Wegner. The farm was two miles from the village of Butternut, a small town of 400 people. He was the oldest of five children.
He always loved the outdoors, and fishing in the...
Thomas Roy Boshart
Oct 15, 2024
Boshart, Thomas R. "Tom" age 70 of Andover. Preceded in death by parents Roy & Doris. Survived by wife Paula, sons Nick (Suzanna) & Tyler, daughter Monica (Edmund), grandchildren Alex & Chloe, brother Tony (Joan) & sister Barb (Michael), nieces & nephews. Visitation Wednesday, October 23, 2024 from 5 PM until 8 PM at Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home, 13817 Jay...
Keith William Daggett
Oct 13, 2024
Keith was preceded in death by his parents Ken & Shirley and brother Don. He is survived by his wife Kim, daughters Kyra & Katelyn, sister Debbie (Tim) Goertzen, nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2024 from 2 pm until 4 pm at the Andover Community Center, 15200 Hanson Boulevard NW,...
Lorraine Carolyn Schmitz
Oct 10, 2024
Lorraine Carolyn Schmitz, born on August 13, 1945, passed away at the age of 79 in Anoka, MN, on October 10, 2024.
A beloved member of the community, Lorraine dedicated many years to Kottke's Bus Service and Mork / Riverway Clinic, contributing significantly to both workplaces. Lorraine was a graduate of Cathedral High School in St. Cloud,...
Kathleen Ward Jensen
Oct 8, 2024
Kathleen "Kathy" Ward Jensen was born in Vermillion County, Indiana on August 13, 1948 to Granville & Jeanne (Helt) Ward. She passed away on October 8, 2024 in Andover, Minnesota. She is survived by her husband Charles "Chuck", brother John (Katie) and sister Amy, nieces and nephews. Memorial Services Friday, October 25, 2024 at 11 am at Thurston-DeShaw Funeral...
Lauro Moreno Fanucci
Oct 6, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the sudden passing of Lauro Moreno Fanucci on Sunday, October 6, 2024. Born on January 28, 1939, in Ponte Buggianese, Italy, Lauro came to the United States in 1956 with his parents, Assunta and Narciso, and siblings, Cesarina and Alfiero. They arrived with nothing more than a trunk of possessions, determined to pursue the...
Corlyce Jeanne Grant
Oct 2, 2024
Grant, Corlyce J. age 79 of Ham Lake, passed away on October 2, 2024.
Corlyce was born on December 12, 1944, in Glenwood, Minnesota. She attended Kensington schools for grades 1-12. A farm girl with no athletic opportunities at the time, she filled her life with chores: milking, feeding, and baling hay. She was a horse owner...
Vivian Sue Foldenaur
Oct 1, 2024
Vivian Sue Foldenaur May 27, 1967 - October 1, 2024. Vivian Sue Foldenaur, youngest daughter of Darrell and Bonita (Bier) Smith, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2024, surrounded by family. A woman of faith and a devoted wife, Vivian cherished time with her husband and children. She was an Early Childhood Special Education teacher at Centennial School District...
Edward Donald Wood
Oct 1, 2024
Wood, Edward D. age 90 of Anoka. Preceded in death by wife Joan, parents Frank & Lucy and brother Orville. Survived by children Jerry, Deb, Doug (Lynn), Darlene (Michael) and Greg (Tracey), grandchildren Brian, Eric (Samantha), Lauren, Jeff, Chris (Felicia), Nick (Georgia), Jonell (Eric) and Kyle, great grandchildren Oliver, Matthew, Joann and Ivy, brother Bob (Sharon), sister Bea Johnson,...
Daryl Kevin Cheney
Sep 25, 2024
Daryl Kevin Cheney age 65 of Anoka, MN passed away on September 25, 2024. He gained his wings with his love of flying.
Daryl was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Lorraine; brothers, Don and Rick Cheney; son, Derek Cheney.
He was survived by his loving wife, Cathy Cheney; sister, Linda Birosh; brothers,...
Judy Marie Chouinard
Sep 25, 2024
Chouinard, Judy Marie age 68 of Anoka passed away on September 25, 2024.
Preceded in death by beloved parents, Clarence and Dorothy Chouinard. Survived by "sister and brother," Mary Jo and Lyle Van Thomme; devoted prayer partners and faithful feline companion, Andy.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, 10/4 at St....
Darlene Shirley Wennberg
Sep 23, 2024
Darlene Shirley Wennberg age 86 of Minneapolis, MN passed away on September 23, 2024. Darlene was a realtor and owned her own business that she was very proud of. She was very creative and enjoyed arts and crafts and wasn't afraid to take on new ventures and projects.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack;...
Gary Lee Jestus
Sep 23, 2024
Jestus, Gary Lee, age 70 of Ham Lake, passed on 9/23/24. Proceeded in death by parents, Howard & Claire Jestus and stepmom, Nancy Jestus. Survived by wife Kathy of 46 years; sons, Jason and Tim (Kacie); grandchildren, Daniel, Katrina, Parker, Jager, River, Jackson and great grandson, Archer; brothers, Gene (Deb), Glen (Nora), Rick (Sandy), and Mike; sisters, Kathi (Rob)...
Paul Raymond Finnegan
Sep 20, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Paul Raymond Finnegan, 79 of Anoka, MN. A beloved father, partner, and friend Paul is preceded in death by his wife of 25 years Karen (Brecht), his parents Eva and LeRoy Finnegan, birth parents Violet and Ray Finnegan, his brother Eugene Finnegan, sister Ramona (Norm) Sitter, and his...
