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
Brooklyn B. Kraus
Sep 13, 2015
Kraus, Brooklyn Bonita age 16 days, of Monticello. Mommy and Daddy's Little Princess passed away in our arms surrounded by family on Sept. 13, 2015. Preceded in death by grandparents, Bonita Flasch and Tim Gaffney. Survived by parents, Jason & Angie; grandparents, Bob & Nancy Kraus, Joan Cramer & Marshall Vink, & Michael Flasch; great-grandparents, Carol Cramer and Mary &...
John H. Hennen
Sep 7, 2015
Hennen, John H. age 67, of Andover. John was the owner of Mill Creek Construction of Anoka and he was a man of faith and family. Preceded in death by his parents, Alvin and Genevieve Hennen; and nephew, Bradley Hennen. He is survived by his wife, Judy; children, Pauline (Rod) Engebretson, Greg (Lisa) Hennen and Jenny (Chris) Forrest; grandchildren, Quinn,...
Margaret Lee Keller
Sep 4, 2015
Keller, Margaret Lee, age 91 of Coon Rapids. Preceded in death by husband, Bob. Survived by daughter, Patricia Stein; grandson, Don Keller; granddaughter, Tanya Stein. No services to be held. Arr. Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, Anoka, 763-421-0220
Linda Marie Nordvik
Sep 3, 2015
Nordvik, Linda M. age 54 of Grandy, MN passed away September 3, 2015. She was a loving wife & mother who was preceded in death by her son, Andrew. Survived by her husband of 37 years, Brian Nordvik; children, Artemus & Wyatt Nordvik; parents, Karl & Gedina Smith; brother, Steven (LouAnn) Smith; sister, Kimberly (Lee) Wendlandt; and many other loving...
David Hadley Thompson
Sep 1, 2015
Thompson, David H. age 71, of Oak Grove, went home to the Lord Sept. 1, 2015. Preceded in death by daughter, Ann-Marie. Survived by loving wife of 47 years, Carol; children, Sara (Jeff) Radich, Luke (Jessie), Daniel (Elizabeth), Rachel (Andy) Hursh and Peter; grandchildren, Jeremiah, Benjamin, Joseph, Bella, Able, William, Grace, Max, Sage, Austin, Tayler and Madison; sister, Agnes (Louis)...
Jacob Richard Walsh
Aug 18, 2015
Walsh, Jacob R. Age 20, of Anoka, passed away August 18, 2015. He is survived by his parents Richard and Raelean Walsh; siblings Josh and Ashley Walsh; and many other loving relatives and friends. A visitation will be held Sunday from 4-7 PM at Thurston DeShaw Funeral Home, 13817 Jay Street N.W., Andover. Funeral service will be Monday 11 AM...
Boyd W. Amsler
Aug 14, 2015
Amsler, Boyd Wallace Age 47, of Fridley, passed away August 14, 2015. Preceded in death by grandparents, uncles, cousins and stepmother. Boyd was a wonderful husband, son, brother, uncle, godfather and friend to all who knew him. Survived by wife Chica; mother Cara Gaudette (Everett); father Boyd Amsler; brothers James (Toni) Amsler, Aaron (Christine) Amsler; sisters Christine (Dan) Klersy, and...
Marion Catherine Pouliot
Aug 12, 2015
Pouliot, Marion C. (nee Chakel) age 73, of Champlin, lost her battle with cancer Aug. 12. She was the strongest and most selfless person I have ever known, she always put others first. Mom loved being with her family, sewing and baking...she always baked goodies for others. She is survived by husband, Kenneth; son, Anthony Pouliot (Michelle Shimek); daughter, Bonnie...
Adele Frances Cox
Aug 9, 2015
Cox, Adele F. age 97, of New Hope, formerly of Proctor, MN, passed away peacefully Aug. 9, 2015 Adele loved music and played professionally for many years, as well as in churches and she taught music lessons. She was preceded in death by her husband, L. Edward Cox; and sister, Eleanor Leone. Survived by children, Charles, Lynn Duchscher and Thomas...
James L. "Jim" Gibson
Aug 8, 2015
Gibson, James Lewis Jim Gibson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grand-father, and mentor to dozens of young track and field athletes over the years, died on Saturday, August 8. He was 87 years old. Jim had received excellent care at the Golden Living Center - Twin Rivers in Anoka, MN, for the past two years, and was surrounded by family...
Mike Solarz
Aug 7, 2015
Solarz, Mike age 94, of Anoka. Retired from the Anoka Post Office. Preceded in death by first wife, Joyce; and 9 brothers and sisters. Survived by wife, Agnes; sons, John and Tom; many stepchildren and step-great-grandchildren; sister, Joan Jennings; brothers, Larry, Jerry and Dick; many other family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday 10 AM at St. Stephen's Catholic...
Robert Gene Bielefeld Jr.
Aug 2, 2015
Age 59 of St. Paul, passed away August 2, 2015. He was survived by his mother, Mariem; father, Robert Sr.; children, Tony, Jarrod and Mathew; siblings, Steve (Marcia), Mark, Sharon, Richard (Susan), Mitch (Lori), Sandy (Jeff) Farnick; 2 grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; his fiancee' of 12 years, Roxanne "Holly" Keller and family; and the Brown family. Funeral services will...
Jacqueline J. Haugen
Jul 31, 2015
Haugen, Jacqueline J. "Jackie" age 90 of Coon Rapids. Preceded in death by parents, Raymond and Veronica Olson; sister, Lois Hayes; and brother, Robert Olson. Survived by husband, Myron; siblings, Jim (Nancy) VanAuken, Betty Swanson, David (Louise) VanAuken, and Gerald VanAuken; nieces & nephews. Funeral service Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at 1:00 PM at Zion Lutheran Church, 1601 4th Ave...
Eleanor I. Bennett
Jul 27, 2015
Bennett, Eleanor Irene age 93, of Champlin. Preceded in death by her husband, George. Survived by daughters, JoAnn Look and June (Curt) Kummer; 6 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; brother, Leonard (Donna) Hermanson; nieces and nephews. Funeral services Monday, Aug. 3 at 11 AM at First Baptist Church of Anoka, 1235 Park St., Anoka. Interment Champlin Cemetery. Visitation 5-7 PM Sunday at...
Theodore Charles Peterson
Jul 26, 2015
Peterson, Theodore C. age 87, of Minocqua, WI, formerly of Hoyt Lakes, MN, passed away July 26, 2015. He was preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle Peterson; daughter, Gwen Peterson and sister, Elaine Peterson. Survived by his children, Brad (Deb) Peterson, Karlyn (Waylan) Lundquist; grandchildren, Grant and Ashley Peterson, Joshua Koles and Lynsey (Jeffery) Harper, and many other loving...
James "Mike" Michael Keprios
Jul 25, 2015
Keprios, Mike age 44, of Blaine, formerly of Champlin. Preceded in death by grandparents Bud Keprios, Paul and Paula Grammig. Survived by fiancee Tricia Schroeder; daughters Jordyn and Shelby; parents Jim and Moni Keprios; sister, Gabi (Armin) Martini; grandmother, Dora Keprios; aunt, Patty (Jay) Dehn; other family and friends. Funeral service Thursday 11 am at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, 2005 Branch...
Beverly Jane Castle
Jul 25, 2015
Castle, Beverly J. age 86, of Anoka. Preceded in death by husband, Willis; and infant great-granddaughter, Anne Elizabeth Coleman. Survived by children, Kay (Ed) Froemming, Terry (Susan), Nancy (Patrick) Coleman and Brian (Cyndi); grandchildren, Kelly, Kate (Torey), Patrick (Courtney), John, Colleen (Ted), Carolyn, Michael, Chad, Maddy and Jake; great-grandchildren, Jack, Brooks and Brynn. Memorial service Friday 10 AM at Anoka...
Dorothy D. Boeshans
Jul 24, 2015
Boeshans, Dorothy D. (Murrell) Age 72, of Anoka, passed away peacefully at her home on July 24, 2015 after a short but courageous fight against cancer. Dorothy is survived by her beloved husband Donald of 36 years and children, Justine (Jim) Zeik, Milton (Donna) Werner, Dote Werner and step-children Sherry Seefeld, Peggy (Mark) Etchison, Jim (Connie) Boeshans; 13 grandchildren, 3...
Albert Joseph Loushin
Jul 21, 2015
Loushin, Albert J. 73, passed peacefully on July 21, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by his parents, Albert F. and Anne Marie of Chisholm. Survived by his wife Donna of 50 years; daughter Shana (David), and son Chad (Cindy). Al built a career he loved in advertising that spanned four decades. His interests included photography, tennis,...
