Obituary Listings

Apr 23, 2016

Danielson, Hunter J. Age 19 of Coon Rapids passed away peacefully April 23, 2016 after a 7 year battle with cancer. Preceded in death by grandparents John and Doris Gritti. Survived by parents Mitch and Mary; sisters Anna and Sami; grandparents Erling and LaVaun; many other loving relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held Friday, April 29, 2016...

Apr 21, 2016

Bauer, Nancy Ann (nee Joseph) "The Strongest Person We Ever Met" age 69, of Coon Rapids, went to Heaven on April 21, 2016. Growing up in Nordeast Minneapolis, Nancy had great fun hanging out with all the gang from Edison and her best buddy, brother Tom. After graduation, Nancy married Jeffrey Bauer in 1966. They raised two kids, Jonathan and...

Apr 19, 2016

Skjolsvik, MaryKay Age 76 of Anoka. Preceded in death by husband Gerald "Jerry"; parents Robert and Gilberta Hendrickson; and brother Robert "Bobby" Hendrickson. Survived by daughters Kristin (Dave), Kate and Karen (Amy); brother Jack (Diane) Hendrickson; nieces and nephews. Memorial Mass Friday, April 29, 2016 at 7:00 PM at St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church, 7101 143rd Ave. N.W., Ramsey. Interment...

Apr 19, 2016

Hovind, Linda I. age 72 of Coon Rapids. She retired from ECM Publishers after many years. She is preceded in death by parents, Irene & Russell Monk; brother, Larry Monk. Survived by loving husband, Douglas; children, Anthony (Cindy), Tracey (Christopher) Moneta, and Thomas (Roxanne); grandchildren, Dustin, Amber, Ryan and Ashley; great-grandchildren, Keira, Dillon and Henry; brothers, Steven (Susie) and Dennis...

Apr 16, 2016

Pinewski, Philip A. "Phil" Age 91 of Anoka. Phil was a proud Navy Veteran serving in WWII and was a long time owner of Thurstons Furniture in Anoka. Preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Katherine and by his 4 brothers and 4 sisters. Phil is survived by his wife of 67 years, Marge; children, Linda (Denny) Johnson, Diane...

Apr 11, 2016

Sandoz, Arline J. age 84 of Anoka passed away peacefully April 11, 2016. A Memorial service will be held Friday, April 15, 2016 at 11 AM with a visitation one hour prior at the First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, 1923 3rd Ave, Anoka. Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home Anoka 763-421-0220 thurston-lindberg.com

Apr 8, 2016

Mulvany, Fred A. age 57 of St. Francis passed away April 8, 2016. Preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Jean Mulvany and sister Christina Mulvany. Survived by his children, Jason and Isaiah Mulvany; siblings, Paula Mulvany, Jane Goodson, Tina (Randy) Lietzau, Marty Mulvany; nieces and nephews, Tony Mulvany, Paulette Spies, Dylan Goodson, Steven Lietzau, BradLee Lietzau, James Smith...

Apr 7, 2016

Randy Allen Kolb was born October 6, 1952 in Rapid City, SD to Ted and Pat (O'Rourke) Kolb.  He grew up in the Bison, SD area, mainly on the family ranch, doing the things most country kids do.  He was very active in 4-H and excelled in the sheep and range management projects.

Randy attended all twelve...

Apr 4, 2016

Kicker, Angela Jo Age 39 of Anoka. Preceded in death by her grandparents Merle and Millie Hanson; and special uncle by marriage Jay Bohlen. Survived by husband Michael, son Liam, parents Brian and Cheryl Hanson, sister Carrie (Nathan) Clausen; grandparents Glyde and Virginia Knudson; nieces and nephews Lillie, Ben, Logan, Lexi, Alli and Nicholas; sister-in-law Leslie (Paul) Becker; father-in-law &...

Apr 3, 2016

Stoeckel (Nelson), Laurel A. Age 85 of Anoka. Preceded in death by husbands, Kenneth Nelson and Lawrence Stoeckel; daughter Carol Nelson; parents and two brothers. Survived by daughters Kathy (Randy) Kolb and Marlette (Ken) Hoxmeier; grandchildren Jeff and Julianna Kolb, Nicholas (Rose) and Joseph Hoxmeier, Christopher (Marnie) Telkamp; great grandchildren Allison Hoxmeier and Brock Telkamp; brother Carl (Cleo) Edeburn; many...

Apr 1, 2016

Johnson, Gerald C. "Jerry" Age 74 of Champlin. Preceded in death by his parents Clifford and Hilda Johnson. Survived by wife Darlene; daughter Cari Watkins; son Scott (Julie) Johnson; grandchildren Kalie, Amber, Kelsey (Tyler), Kyle (Bree), Ryan, Jared, Caysha, Lainy and Hayden; siblings Roger (Jean); Lorna (Dennis) Dahlberg, William (Shureen) and Steve (Donna); nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends....

Mar 29, 2016

Knutson, Robert R. "Bob", age 67, of Dayton. Former owner of Bob's Country Inn in Anoka and was currently a realtor. Preceded in death by parents, Dick and Jane. Survived by loving wife of 45 years, Maria; children, Jeff (Ryanne), Angie (Bryan) Grotte and Joe (Tanya); grandchildren, Kaleigh, Mara, Katelyn, Tyler, Trey and Aaron; siblings, Carol (Glen) Nordman, Joan (Frank)...

Mar 28, 2016

Bauer, Patricia F. (Pat) age 92, of Anoka, passed away March 28, 2016 in Sartell, MN. Pat was born on July 3, 1923 to Artie and Florence Ward in Anoka, MN where she grew up, met and married her high-school sweetheart, Arnold Bauer in 1942. They raised 10 children together and there was never a dull moment in their lives....

Mar 25, 2016

Weigle, BeverlyAnn Olive age 76, of Ham Lake, passed away peacefully at home on Good Friday March 25, 2016 from pancreatic cancer. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Sheila (Duane) Peterson, Bonnie (Mike) Sly, Sue (Tom) Cochran; son, Rick; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grand-children and 1 great-great-grand-child; sisters, Delores Stevermer, Phyllis (Les) Kaderlik; brother, Phillip (Katie) Duffney; sisters-in-law, Sylvia...

Mar 20, 2016

Tornquist, Heinrich A. age 90 of Fridley, passed away peacefully March 20, 2016. He was a loving husband, father, Opa, brother, uncle and friend. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elfriede. Survived by children, Doris (Paul) Juliette, Helmut (Laurie) Tornquist, Dirk (Patricia) Tornquist; grandchildren, Lianna Matt, Garret and Kallie Tornquist; many other loving relatives and friends. A private...

Mar 19, 2016

Yanke, Eugene R. age 85, of Anoka, passed away March 19, 2016. He was a teacher and wrestling coach for over 30 years at St. Francis High School. Preceded in death by daughter, Christine Yanke; and wife, Karla. Survived by children, Caryn Miller and Cathy Bates; significant other, Bernice Dornbusch; grandchildren, Gregory (Stephanie) Bates, Nicholas (Mary) Miller, Scott Miller, Shannon...

Mar 17, 2016

Haedtke, Richard A. age 71 of Andover, passed away peacefully March 17, 2016. Born in Lewiston, MN August 2,1944. Richard proudly served in the US Army from 1963-1966. Employee of NW Bell/US West/Quest for 37 years. Preceded in death by parents, Edward and Irene; sisters, Josephine Janzow, Patricia Haedtke-Johnson; father-in-law, Walter Lucking. He is survived by his loving wife of...

Mar 16, 2016

Amundson, Bruce J. age 60, of Champlin, passed away peacefully 3/16/2016 after a 4-year battle with lymphoma. Preceded in death by son, Bradley and father, Jerome. Survived by loving wife, Joni; children, Ben, Jennifer (Nick) Pelton, Jessica and Johanna (Daniel) Allen; grandchildren, Amelia and Brodrick Pelton, Alexis and James Allen; mother, Evelyn; siblings, Kerry (Corky), Jerilyn (Eric) Jackson, Loren (Kim)...

Mar 15, 2016

Gorres, Christie M. age 68, of Coon Rapids. Preceded in death by husband, Greg. Survived by sisters, Merilyn Moran, Becky (Al) Berryman, Helen Schiager and Debbie (Bob) Olson; nieces and nephews, Erin (Corey) Lockwood, Jessie (Travis) Stabnau, Joe Berryman, Matt and Carrie Olson; great-niece and nephew, Logan and Hadley Stabnau; many loving in-laws, other family and friends. Mass of Christian...

Mar 13, 2016

Christians (nee Herbert), Janice M. age 74, of Andover, passed away March 13, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents; and sister-in-law, June. She is survived by her children, Marcia (George) Maneske, Cameron Christians and Lynae (Conrad) Gudmundson; grandchildren, Christian, Conrad John and Kaitlyn; brothers, James (LaVonne) Herbert and Thomas Herbert; many other loving relatives and friends. A...