Sharon Lu Weidner
Feb 20, 2025
May 24, 1939 to February 20th, 2025. With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Sharon Lu (Martin) Weidner, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. A lifelong resident of Anoka, MN, Sharon passed away peacefully at the age of 85.
Sharon was a devoted mother to Debra (Dennis) Spiess, Jill (Michael) Gorham, and Dale (Jacque)...
Larry Lee Landis
Feb 18, 2025
Larry Lee Landis was born to Raymond Landis and Christina (Wiles) Landis on October 7, 1939 in Dayton, Ohio. He graduated from high school in New Lebanon, Ohio and went on to attend General Motors Institute in Michigan. Larry passed away on February 18, 2025 in Fridley, Minnesota. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Alice; daughter,...
Andrew Jack Boedigheimer
Feb 13, 2025
Andrew J. Boedigheimer age 54 of Champlin, passed away on February 13, 2025.
Andrew was preceded in death by his father, Eugene. He was survived by his mother, Jean; siblings, Michaela Boedigheimer, Mark Boedigheimer, Andrea Hulegaard; nieces, Summer Hulegaard & Caitlin (Zachary) Kertz along with many other loving family and friends.
A Celebration of Andrew's...
Carol Sue Patrick
Feb 12, 2025
Carol Sue Patrick, age 91 of Coon Rapids passed away peacefully on February 12, 2025 at Ark on the River in Anoka. She enjoyed crafting such as ceramics and crocheting, watching game shows and she enjoyed her time as a Nazarene Preachers wife.
Carol was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin; grandson, Steven; granddaughters, JoAnna and...
Mark Steven Braaten
Feb 10, 2025
Mark Steven Braaten
February 23, 1967 - February 10, 2025
Mark Steven Braaten, age 57 of Anoka, died peacefully surrounded by loved ones after nearly three courageous years battling pancreatic cancer. Mark was born to Nordahl and Verna (Jackson) Braaten of Austin, Minnesota. Most of his cherished childhood memories were spent camping, at the Chateau...
Dane Allen Willenbring
Feb 10, 2025
Willenbring, Dane A. age 51 of Andover, passed away unexpectedly on February 10, 2025. Dane was a loving husband, father, son, brother and friend. He served in the US Marines, enjoyed the outdoors, and was a successful home builder and realtor.
Dane was preceded in death by his father, Gerald. He was survived by his wife, Annette;...
Michael Dean Litzau
Feb 10, 2025
Litzau, Michael D. age 57, passed away on Feb. 10, 2025. Preceded in death by his mother, Barbara and brother, Gregory. Survived by his father, Gary; brother, John (Heidi); sister-in-law, Kathy; nieces, nephews and friends.
A visitation will be held on Thursday (2/20/2025) from 10 AM – 11 AM followed by the Funeral Service at 11 AM...
Matthew James Wennerlund
Feb 8, 2025
Matthew James Wennerlund, a devoted son, loving brother, uncle and caring friend passed away on February 8, 2025, at the age of 56. Born on March 22, 1968, Matt grew up in Anoka, Minnesota, graduating from Anoka High School.
Matt loved to learn and was a voracious reader. His education included classes at Anoka Ramsey and the...
Marvin James Wenzel
Feb 3, 2025
Wenzel, Marvin J. age 81 of Champlin passed away on February 3, 2025, retired USMC.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Judith and daughter, Carol Renee.
Marvin was survived by his children, Nancy, David (Ann), Lynnette, Jeanette (Dawn); grandchildren; brother, Mike (Karen); sister, Lynne along with many other loving family and friends.
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Gerald Thomas Olson
Jan 31, 2025
Jerry was born June 1949 to Bruce and Alma Olson. Jerry married his loving wife Cheryl in July 1970. They made their home in Ramsey, Minnesota where they raised their three boys. Jerry worked at Mate Precision Tooling for 38 years. He enjoyed working on many projects with his sons. Some of the things he loved was their cabin...
Robin Steven Tacheny
Jan 31, 2025
Robin Steven Tacheny went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday January 31, 2025 after a long battle with cancer.
Robin was born April 13, 1957 to Leon Steven Tacheny and Delores Ann (Engel) Tacheny. He was the 2nd of 8 children. His legacy is one of being a beloved husband, Dad and Grandpa. He...
Gary Jon Van Kempen
Jan 28, 2025
Van Kempen, Gary J. age 77 of Isanti/East Bethel passed away January 28, 2025 after a long battle with dementia. He was born February 11, 1947 in Morris, Minnesota to Ervin & Ruby (Aaberg) Van Kempen. He was one of 5 sons. Gary worked for Mate Precision Tooling for 47 years and served as a lifelong member of the...
Lenny William Koerner Jr.
Jan 25, 2025
Koerner, Lenny W. Jr. age 70 of Elk River, passed away on January 25, 2025.
Lenny grew up in Brooklyn Center and graduated from Brooklyn Center High School in 1972. He went on to Tech School for auto mechanics.
There are a lot of stories about him and his friends and their hi-jinks.
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Jenny Lynn Sprau
Jan 24, 2025
Jenny Lynn (Schultz) Sprau (46) lived a life marked by adventure, courage, and strength. Born on November 7, 1978 to Martin and Mary (McNown) Schultz, Jenny grew up on the family farm in Mauston Wisconsin with her parents and sisters Carrie and Lauri. Growing up, Jenny enjoyed participating in 4-H, was active in church choir and softball league, and...
Frank George Padula
Jan 23, 2025
Padula, Frank G. age 87 of rural Anoka passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025. Frank was a proud US Army veteran serving in the 3rd Armored "Spearhead" Division stationed in Germany. He was also the founder of DuAll Services and J.J.'s Liquor Store & Deli in Andover. Preceded in death by parents George & Agnes and siblings Helen,...
Ellen Arnot Mcdonald
Jan 23, 2025
Ellen McDonald July 21, 1936 – January 23, 2025
Ellen McDonald passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025, at White Pine Memory Care in Blaine, MN. She was cherished by all who had the pleasure of knowing her and was affectionately known as "Granny" by the staff and residents.
Ellen was born in Edinburgh, Scotland,...
Merwin Paul Kirchner
Jan 21, 2025
Kirchner, Merwin P. age 90 of Anoka passed away on Jan. 21, 2025.
Merwin was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Sylvia and siblings, Jack, Walter and Noreen. He was survived by his wife, Carol; children, Tom (Michelle), Lynette (Scott), Ken (Ana); 9 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren; 6 siblings and many other loving family and friends....
Pamela Gay Heidelberger
Jan 21, 2025
Pamela "Pam" Gay Heidelberger, born March 12, 1962, in Moorhead, Minnesota, to Lowell and Beverly Wagner of Sabin, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on the morning of Tuesday, January 21, 2025, in Isanti, Minnesota. She was 62 years old and passed peacefully from congestive heart failure.
Pam will be lovingly remembered by her...
James Lee Green
Jan 20, 2025
James L. Green, age 85, of Andover, Minnesota, passed away on January 20, 2025.
Born on April 7, 1939, James Green began life on his family's farm in Tracy, Minnesota. Jim was the second child of the late Wilfrid and Augusta Green, being the younger brother of Leah Chuba, and older brother of Marjorie Pfeifer, Donald Green...
Betty Jane Urban
Jan 20, 2025
Urban, Betty J. age 97 of Anoka. Preceded in death by husband James , grandson Bryan Turnquist and brother Verne Greenlee. Survived by daughter Carol (Ray) Turnquist, sons James (Terry) and John (Shelly), grandchildren Anna (Joel), James, Lauren and Lexy, step-grandchildren Andy, Matt and Mark and 6 great-grandchildren. Memorial Services Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 11 am at Anoka...
