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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

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

Brooklyn B. Kraus

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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