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Judith Faye Klaven

Judith Faye Klaven

Nov 5, 2015

Kleven, Judith F. age 71, of Ham Lake, formerly of Roslyn, SD, passed away peacefully Nov. 5, 2015. She was a loving and generous wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Preceded in death by her parents and sister-in-law. Survived by her husband of 49 years, Rich; daughter, Lissa Kleven (Jesse Stoner); grandson, Kyle Mahony; brother, Howard; sisters, Jeanette, Joy and...

Ione Aleshire

Ione Aleshire

Nov 3, 2015

Aleshire (Sayler), Ione age 92, of Anoka. Preceded in death by husband, Vernon; parents, George and Leona Sayler; and brothers, Joseph and Kenneth Sayler. Survived by her children, Vernita (Edward) Dischinger, Larry (Annette) Aleshire and Steven (Debra) Aleshire; 9 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; brother Jim (Barb) Sayler; sisters-in-law, Ann and Betty Sayler; nieces and nephews. Funeral services Monday 1 PM at...

Sylvester "Pete" John Verkennis

Sylvester "Pete" John Verkennis

Nov 3, 2015

Verkennis, Sylvester J. "Pete" age 85, of Ramsey. Preceded in death by parents; 13 siblings and great-grand-daughter, Violet. Survived by loving wife of 60 years, JoAnne; children, Jillayne (Larry) Gervais and Paul (Karen); grandchildren, Ryan (Trisha), Breanne (Tyler), Kristen and Ryan; great-grandchildren, Tyren and Maddison. Private services, Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home Andover 763-767-7373 thurston-deshaw.com

James Joseph Morgel

James Joseph Morgel

Nov 2, 2015

Morgel, James J. "Jim" age 59, of Andover. Preceded in death by parents, Herb and Jean; sister, Karen. Survived by wife, Theresa "Terri"; sons, Joshua (Molly) and Jerrod; brothers, Mike (Dianna) and Tom. Funeral service Thursday 2 PM at Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home, 13817 Jay St. NW, Andover (763-767-7373). Visitation one hour prior to service.

Gertrude V. Larsen

Gertrude V. Larsen

Oct 30, 2015

Larsen, Gertrude V. Age 91 of Coon Rapids. Preceded in death by her husbands Robert Remick and Norman Larsen. Survived by daughter Kay Russell; son Chuck (Donna) Remick; grandchildren Brent (Tammy) Nielsen and Bryce Remick; great grandchildren Kaylee and Hannah Nielsen and Tyler and Aidan Remick; step-children Joan (David) Donatelle, Mark (Leslie) Larsen, Jon Larsen and Jeanne (Jay) Christianson; several...

David Kroll

David Kroll

Oct 29, 2015

Kroll, David age 65 of Ramsey lost his battle with cancer on October 29, 2015. Preceded in death by his parents and daughter-in-law. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Marlene; children, Jeff Kroll, Kim (Steve) Terhaar, Anthony Kroll; granddaughters, Shannon & Sabrina Terhaar; and many other loving relatives and friends. A Mass of Christian burial will...

John Robert Cox

John Robert Cox

Oct 29, 2015

Cox, John R. age 86 of Anoka, John worked for 25 years at the Pillsbury Company and retired as Vice President, Operations Industrial Food Agri- Products, in 1985. He was active in many church and community organizations. Preceded in death by parents, Clyde and Velma; siblings, Larry, Clyde and Norma; son-in-law, Ben Green. Survived by loving wife of 60 yeass,...

Cynthia Jo Brunko

Cynthia Jo Brunko

Oct 27, 2015

Brunko, Cynthia Jo "Cindy" (nee Haverly) age 55, of Andover, passed away on October 27, 2015 due to complications from kidney failure. Preceded in death by her parents, Paul & June Haverly. She is survived by her daughter, Ashley; sisters, Beth (Dale) Raymakers and Lynn (John) Martin; nephew, Phillip Mestrich; niece, Jenny (Michael) Smith & nephew, Jeffrey (Amanda) Martin. Funeral...

Ramona Alice Kasper

Ramona Alice Kasper

Oct 25, 2015

Kasper, Ramona A. age 80, of Coon Rapids, passed away peacefully Oct. 25, 2015. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. She was welcomed into Heaven by her parents; infant sons, Timothy & John; and infant grandsons, Mathew and Jeremy. Survived by her husband of 61 years, William; children, Teresa, Joyce (Mike) Spicer, Julie (Mike) Moran,...

Lois S. Haugen

Lois S. Haugen

Oct 18, 2015

Haugen, Lois S. (Van Bergen) age 86, of Champlin. Preceded in death by her husband, Minor. Survived by sons, David (Mary) and Paul; 2 grandsons, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Funeral service Monday, Oct. 26, 2015 at 11 AM at Zion Lutheran Church, 1601 4th Ave S., Anoka. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Visitation one hour prior to...

Leon Leroy Boushek

Leon Leroy Boushek

Oct 16, 2015

Boushek, Leon L. "Boe" age 77, of Ramsey. Boe loved hunting, fishing, watching sports and spending time with his dogs. He is preceded in death by parents; brother, Harlan; sister, Arlene Jett; and nephew, Ronald Jett. Survived by loving wife of 55 years, Judi; daughter, Michelle (Jason); son, Michael; grandsons, Dustin and Tyler; many other family and friends. Funeral service...

Chris Victor Hovaldt

Chris Victor Hovaldt

Oct 12, 2015

Hovaldt, Chris V. age 70 of Andover, passed away peacefully surrounded by family October 12, 2015. Preceded in death by his son, Todd; parents, Herman and Grace.; brother, Jay and sister, Donna. Survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Marlis. Proud father to Arika; grandfather to Danielle, Karley and Kolton; and a great-grandfather to Chelsea & Caeleb and a...

Lori K. Hanna

Lori K. Hanna

Oct 8, 2015

Hanna, Lori Kyle Lori K. Hanna, age 49, passed away peacefully in her sleep October 8, 2015. Preceded in death by her mother, Jill Adix, she is survived by her son, Andrew; her father, Patrick, and stepmother, Betty; her biological father, Irvin Engebretson, and wife, Kay; aunt, Sandra Schuffler; and other loving relatives and friends. Lori was an outgoing person...

Leon R. Flesner

Leon R. Flesner

Oct 6, 2015

Flesner, Leon R. age 78, of Ramsey. Preceded in death by his grandsons, Joshua and Jason Lanoue; parents, George and Catherine Flesner; and by his brothers and sisters. Survived by wife, MaryAnne; children, Perry (Lori), Lisa (Kevin) Brennan, Stephanie (Christopher) Eilitz, Shannon (Dimple) and Christopher & his fiancee Valerie; 12 grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Memorial Mass Tuesday 11 AM...

Michaeladam Johnson

Michaeladam Johnson

Oct 2, 2015

Johnson, Michaeladam "Mike" age 40, of Blaine. Survived by wife, Dawn; mother, Deanna Briggs; sister, Tina Johnson; mother-in-law, Debra Carson; father-in-law, Jeffrey Merchant; sisters-in-law, Marie Merchant and Lindsay Windstone. Funeral services Thursday 6 PM at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - New Brighton Chapel, 100 Silver Lake Road, New Brighton. Visitation 5-8 PM Wednesday (TODAY) at...

Diane Fay Rickard

Diane Fay Rickard

Oct 1, 2015

Rickard, Diane F. age 73, of Andover, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on October 1, 2015. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Preceded in death by brothers, Don and Sherman Hanson. Survived by her husband of 53 years, Leslie Rickard; daughter, Tammy (Myles) Lund; grandchildren, Ericka (Jon) Severson and Christine Lund; brother, Hartman...

Lenora Lena Root

Lenora Lena Root

Oct 1, 2015

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....

Matthew Paul Zwilling

Matthew Paul Zwilling

Sep 28, 2015

Zwilling, Matthew P. age 33, of Anoka, passed away peacefully on Sept. 28, 2015. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Joseph and Marie Zwilling, Anthony Wentland and Monica Stodolka; and father-in-law, Russ Cox. Survived by his wife, Nicki Zwilling; daughter, Kalli AnnMarie Zwilling; parents, Mark and Bernie Zwilling; brother, Brian (Jennifer) Zwilling; sister, Michelle (Jeff) Gilbert; niece, Evie...

Viola Sophia Clara Tripp

Viola Sophia Clara Tripp

Sep 26, 2015

Tripp, Viola Sophia Clara "Vi" (Hoffmann) Age 93 of Elk River, formerly of Ramsey. Preceded in death by husband, William "Bill"; parents Louis and Martha Hoffmann; siblings Beata, Helen, Louise, Ervin and Wilmar. Survived by son Steven (Kristin) Tripp and daughter Janet (Gordon) Hansmeier; grandchildren Kayla (Tom) Baran and Laura Tripp, Peter Hansmeier, Paul (Paddy) Hansmeier, Mark (Jennifer) Hansmeier; great...

James Alfred Rootes

James Alfred Rootes

Sep 22, 2015

Rootes, James A. age 70, of Anoka. Preceded in death by brother, Jerome. Survived by son, David; daughter, Sarah; grandchildren, Mackenzie and Abigail; brothers, Gene, Phil and Tim; many other family and friends. No services scheduled at this time. Arr. Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, Anoka. 763-421-0220

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