Anita R. Kemp
May 16, 2015
Kemp, Anita R. age 47, of Andover, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2015. Preceded in death by father, Bill. Survived by mother, Jeanette; siblings, Mike (Debbie) Kemp, Patti (Gary) Kemp, Sally Folkestad, Lynn Cronk, Billy Kemp and Eric Kemp; nieces & nephews, Brandon, Jessie & Kyle, Alec & Ryan, Tyler & Karly, and Sam & Molly; great nieces &...
Leon R. Fischer
May 14, 2015
Fischer, Leon R. age 64, of Anoka. Preceded in death by his father, Raymond; brother & sister-in-law, Jerome & Sue. Survived by son, Todd (Jennifer) and their children Taylor, Rylee, Brayden, Joseph and Jacob; daughter, Tanya (Brian) Bagwell and their children Quinn & Chloe; former spouse, Sheryl; mother, Theresa; siblings, Janet (Linus) Huver, Jerry (MaryAnn), Eileen (John) Pohlkamp, Dennis (Mary)...
Marlys L. Blesi
May 13, 2015
Blesi, Marlys L. age 92, of Crystal Care Center. Preceded in death by her husband, Clair and daughter, Carol Bentley. Survived by sons, Robert (Teri) and Mark (Paula); grandchildren, Courtney, Ryan and Jason; sister, Lois McArdle; brother, Duane (Margaret) Schulte; nieces and nephews. Funeral services Wednesday 11 AM, at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, 2005 Branch Ave., Anoka. Interment Forest Hill Cemetery,...
Patricia A. "Patsy" Crane
May 12, 2015
Crane, Patricia A. "Patsy" age 73, of Brooklyn Park. Survived by brother, Robert (Carol) Crane; sister, Dorothy Crane; best friend of 33 years, Marlene Dinius; nieces and nephews. Memorial service Saturday, May 16, 2015 at 10:30 AM at Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home, 13817 Jay St NW, Andover. Visitation one hour prior to service only. Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home Andover 763-767-7373
Leaetta M. "Lee" Solbro
May 12, 2015
Solbro, LeaEtta M. "Lee" age 89 of Anoka. Preceded in death by her husband, Oral; parents, Norman and Myrtle Stevens. Survived by son, Sheldon (Sharon) Solbro; daughter, Sheryl (Jim) Ray; grandchildren, Stacy (John) Kaluza, Steven (Sarah) Solbro, Scott (Lacey) Solbro and Amber (Ryan) Sundeen; 12 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Funeral services Tuesday 10 AM at Zion Lutheran Church, 1601 4th...
Gloria Hope Alstrup
May 10, 2015
Alstrup, Gloria Hope (nee Belitz) age 90 of NE Mpls, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2015. She is preceded in death by husband, Jack. Survived by children, Jackie (Chuck) Osterud, Jill (Tom) Holmes, Jayne (Tim) Taylor, and John (Raquel) Alstrup; 9 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, many relatives and friends. She spent 5 years in the 1940s at Glen Lake Sanitorium...
Elfriede Dorthea Charolette Tornquist
May 9, 2015
Tornquist, Elfriede D. age 88, of Fridley, passed away peacefully May 9, 2015. She was a loving wife, mother, Oma, sister, aunt and friend. Preceded in death by her parents, Erich and Frieda Butke; sister, Gerda Tonn. Survived by her husband of 58 years, Heinrich; children, Doris (Paul) Juliette, Helmut (Laurie) Tornquist, Dirk (Patricia) Tornquist; grandchildren, Lianna Matt, Garret and...
Jacquilin E. Jelinek
May 7, 2015
Jelinek, Jacquilin E. "Elsie" age 94, of Ramsey, passed away peacefully at home May 7, 2015. Preceded in death by husband, Melvin "Cap"; son-in-law, Carl Meissner and 9 siblings. Survived by daughters, Diane Meissner and Nancy (Brian) Woodling; grandchildren, Myron (Cindy) Bailey, Lisa (Kurt) Ahrenstorff, Randy Bailey, Amanda Meissner, John and Jason Scott; 12 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandson; many nieces,...
Marie "Dottie" F. Welch
May 5, 2015
Welch, Marie F. "Dottie" age 92, of Robbinsdale. Member of and retired from Northwestern Bell Pioneers. Preceded in death by her husband, Earl and great-granddaughter, Rachael. Survived by children, Patricia (Steve) Paulus, Mike (Mary), Judi (Tom) Scheele, Beth (Todd) Britton, and Steve (Diane); 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-granddaughter; sister, Collette Groebner; many other family and friends. Mass of Christian...
Earl J. Holland
May 4, 2015
Holland, Earl J. age 91, of Anoka, passed away peacefully at home with his wife and son at his side on May 4, 2015 after a long battle with bladder cancer and COPD. Earl was a Maintenance Specialist for the Anoka-Hennepin School District #11 for 29 years. After retirement he worked at Peterson Pinney, Inc. to "keep busy". He enjoyed...
Brian Paul Gray
May 2, 2015
Gray, Brian P. age 22, of Andover. Brian is survived by parents, Paul and Diane; sister, Stephanie (Jason) Gries; maternal grandparents, Bill and Jean Madison; aunts, Nancy Madison, Cory Gray, Janet Griesbach, Joan Gray, Penny (Byron) Beams; cousins, John (Jenny) Griesbach, Jennifer (Erik) Bliss, Justin Beams and Daniel (Sara) Beams. Preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Allen and Lois Gray....
Richard E. "Dick" Kruger, Sr.
Apr 30, 2015
Kruger, Richard E., Sr. "Dick" age 75, of Ramsey. Survived by wife, Sylvia; children, Tracey (Kim) Kruger, Tammy Perrin, Tricia (John) Bouten, Tanya (Shane) Daudt, Ricarda (Tony) Dubois and Richard Kruger, Jr.; grandchildren, Bailey, Cory, Jacob, Chris, Emma, Justin, Owen, Cheyenne, Jaci and Phoenix; brothers, Gary and Jerry; sister, Diane; nieces and nephews. A memorial celebration of life and gathering...
Frederick John Hillyer
Apr 28, 2015
Hillyer, Fred J. Age 69, of Ramsey. Survived by wife, Barbara; children, Tammy (Ken) Smith and Jack (Ginny) Hillyer; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; 2 brothers; many other family and friends. Funeral service Saturday 3 PM at Zion Lutheran Church, 1601 4th Ave S., Anoka. Visitation one hour prior to service. Private interment. Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home Anoka 763-421-0220 www.thurston-lindberg.com
Gordon E. "Gordy" Raihle
Apr 28, 2015
Raihle, Gordon E. "Gordy" age 86, of Anoka. Gordy was the owner of Gordy's Refrigeration in Anoka for many years and was a 50-year member of the Anoka American Legion Post #102 and a 50-year member of the Anoka Lions Club. He was also a lifelong member of the MN Dahlia Society. Survived by wife, Loreen; sons, Lee (Susan) and...
H. Joseph Rooney
Apr 27, 2015
Rooney, H. Joseph "Joe" age 82, of Anoka. Preceded in death by parents, brother, Pat; sisters, Mary Jane and Jill. Survived by wife, Eileen; children, John (Cindy Kuelbs), Bill (Char), Mary and Tom; grandchildren, Michael, Kelsey, Hunter, Taylor, Olivia and Luke; step-grandchildren, Geraldine and Crystal; brothers, Jerry (Norma) and Fr. Bob; sister, Karen Colleran; many other family and friends. Mass...
Sara Ann Nordhausen
Apr 25, 2015
Nordhausen, Sarann age 65, of Ramsey, passed away April 25, 2015. Preceded in death by parents, Agnes and Milton Norberg; and 2 brothers. Survived by children, Kari Lehrman, Ted Kuklock, Brad (Jessica) Kuklock; 5 grandchildren; 3 brothers; 1 sister; many other loving relatives and friends. Memorial service will be held Saturday at 11 AM with visitation one hour prior at...
Donald Melvelle Greenberg
Apr 22, 2015
Greenberg, Donald M., age 89, of Oak Grove, formerly of Nowthen, passed into the arms of his Lord and Savior on April 22, 2015 at home surrounded by his family. He leaves behind a legacy of love and faith. Born May 23, 1925 in Burns Township, currently the City of Nowthen. Preceded in death by parents, Albin and Edith (Skogquist)....
Kenneth Marshall Kobs
Apr 20, 2015
Kobs, Kenneth M. Age 83, of Champlin, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2015. Preceded in death by parents, Ed and Josie; siblings, Harry and Donna. Survived by loving wife, Bev; children, Kenny (Margaret) and Kiana (Steve); grandchildren, Trevor, Marshall, Nena, Natalie, and Margaret; brothers, Jim and David; other relatives and friends. Memorial Service Wed. 4/29 at 11 am with...
Nancy Lou Dallman
Apr 19, 2015
Dallman, Nancy L. age 63, of Anoka, passed away peacefully April 19, 2015. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas L. Dallman. Survived by children, Timothy (Karen) Dallman and Shannon (Mike) Leibel; grandchildren, Nick, Kayla, Cherice, Chase, Chance; great-grandchildren, Logan and Izzie; siblings, Joyce Haines, Richard (Linda) Wester,...
David Alan Thorson
Apr 19, 2015
Thorson, Dave A. age 62 of Andover, passed away April 19, 2015 after battling lung cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survived by his wife, Ruthie; sons, Alan and Anthony; daughter, Andrea; brother, Jim (Judy); and many other relatives and friends. Memorial service will be held Saturday 11 AM with a visitation one hour prior at Thurston-DeShaw...
