Laverne Harriet Gamm
Feb 2, 2016
Gamm, LaVerne H. age 83 of Anoka. Preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth. Survived by children, Gary (Jan), David (Shirley), Julie (Larry) Bernu, Teresa (Gary) Bloom and Debbie (Jim) Zimmerman; grandchildren, Jason, Adam (Naomi), Matthew (Ashley), Luke, Joe (Holly), Jacqueline, Justin (Brianna), Joshua, Tylere, Jordan and Alyssa; great-grandchildren Ethan, Austin, Addison, Gage and Lexi. LaVerne is also survived by...
Merlin Dean Tranby
Feb 1, 2016
Tranby, Merlin Dean age 84, of Anoka. Passed away peacefully of natural causes on Feb. 1, 2016. Merlin was preceded in death by wife, Elizabeth (nee Archer) Tranby in 1979, parents, Wilma (nee Lundmark) Tranby and Trygve Knutson Tranby; sisters, Ardice Wahl, Phyllis Taylor and Elythe Tranby. Merlin was born on his family farm in Blabon, ND on October 6,...
Patricia Jean Nutter
Jan 23, 2016
Nutter, Patricia J. age 83 of Anoka, went to Heaven on January 23, 2016, with her family by her side. She was born in Anoka, MN on February 23, 1932 to Paul and Alice Morton. She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Clinton, Stanley, Doug; sisters, Lavonne Oehman, Donna Swanson. She is survived by her husband of 67...
Terry A. Gunderson
Jan 22, 2016
Gunderson, Terry A. age 57 of Ramsey. Survived by his wife, Julie; sons Erik Gunderson and Allen (Brittney) Gunderson; grandchildren Connor and Brielle; parents Al and Kathy Gunderson; sisters Tracy Gunderson, Julie (Michael) Crohn and Laurie (Joel) Swanson; father-in-law and mother-in-law Don and Marge Eggers; special niece Elizabeth Eggers and the Egger's family. Funeral services Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at...
Roger Lee Coil
Jan 22, 2016
Coil, Roger L. age 76 of Nowthen. Preceded in death by wife, Joyce; parents, Otis and Thressa; brother, John; and sister, Alta Watt. Survived by sisters, Marlys (Joe) Kontz and Connie (Ken) Streich; many other family and friends. Funeral service Wednesday 11 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church, 3812 229th Ave NW, St. Francis. Visitation 1 hour prior to service. Interment...
Margaret Ann Foley
Jan 22, 2016
Foley, Margaret A. age 82, of Anoka. She was a longtime employee of Northwestern Bell. Preceded in death by parents, John and Anna; siblings, Mary Schissel, Jack and Earl. Survived by siblings, Alice Daly and Leo (Kathy); many other family & friends. Funeral service Thursday, 1 PM at Zion Lutheran Church, 1601 4th Ave S., Anoka. Visitation one hour prior...
Catherine Lynn "Cathy" Kessler
Jan 21, 2016
Kessler, Catherine Lynn "Cathy" age 66, of Dayton. Preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Delores Chapman. She is survived by her son, John Kessler and John's father, Mike Kessler; her partner of 34 years, Ron & his children Ryan and Chrysten Strawser; sister, Judi Chapman & her children Christie (Pete) Alfano and Tommy (Sarah) McFarlane; other relatives and...
Bruce Robert Kelly
Jan 18, 2016
Kelly, Bruce Robert age 22, of Ramsey, passed away suddenly 1/18/2016 due to an allergic reaction to peanuts. Preceded in death by grandparents, Bob & Dorothy Midbrod, Robert Kelly; cousin, Caitlin Kelly. Survived by parents, Brian & Beth Kelly; twin brother, Ryan and sister, Kirsten Kelly; grandmother, Rita Kelly; many other family and friends. Funeral service Saturday, 11 AM, with...
Lila Mae Froberg
Jan 16, 2016
Froberg, Lila Mae age 75, of Brooklyn Center, went home to be with her beloved husband Clarence and daughter Sharon on January 16, 2016. Lila Mae Rodgers was born on April 8, 1940, to Perry Rodgers and Velma (Danner) Rodgers in Anoka. She loved to garden, cook, sew, knit, watch football, attend Twins games, and most of all: just be...
Luanne Marie Pacinhik
Jan 16, 2016
Pacinhik (nee Longfellow), Luanne Marie Age 59 of Andover. Preceded in death by parents Douglas & Sharon; brother Terry. Survived by children Jennifer and Patrick (Julianna); grandson Gavin; siblings Lynette (Mike) Dukich, Tim and Thomas (Isabelle) Longfellow; aunt Marie Meko. Mass of Christian Burial, Friday 10:00 AM at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 9100 93rd Ave. N., Brooklyn Park....
Amy Lynn Rygwall
Jan 13, 2016
Rygwall, Amy Lynn age 43 of Andover. Survived by parents, Jeff & Judy; brother, Chad (Jill); nephew, Andrew; many other family & friends. A Celebration of Life Tues., 7 PM with visitation 2 hrs prior at Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home, 13817 Jay St. NW, Andover, 763-767-7373. Private interment.
Patricia Ann "Pat" Johnson
Jan 12, 2016
Johnson, Patricia Ann "Pat" Age 62 of Oak Grove. Pat passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family and friends. She is survived by her husband, Jim; daughters Lea Michnowski and Shawn (Marty) Brill; 5 grandchildren and countless others who loved her dearly. Funeral services Saturday, January 16, 2016 at 11:00 AM at Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home, 13817 Jay...
Elizabeth Ann Richardson
Jan 12, 2016
Elizabeth "Betty" A. Richardson, age 92 of Anoka, passed away peacefully January 12, 2016. Preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Richardson. Survived by her children, Linda (Erv) Inniger and Micky (Tom) Harrison; five grandchildren, nine great-grandsons, one great-granddaughter and many other loving relatives and friends. There will be no services at this time, the interment will be in the...
Elsie Marie Zens
Jan 8, 2016
Zens, (Blesi) nee Patchen, Elsie M. age 90, formerly of Anoka. Preceded in death by brothers, Harold Patchen Jr., Leonard Patchen, John Patchen, Frank Patchen, and Willis Patchen; sisters, Lois Bickford, Barbara Bemboom, Florence Stull and Dorothy Wilson. Survived by children, Patsy (Don) Anundsen, Peggy Small, Glen (Donna) Blesi, and LaVonne (Robert) Schmitt; 9 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; sisters, Theresa (Sherwood)...
Thomas Robert Carlson
Jan 5, 2016
Thomas Robert Carlson, age 56. On Tuesday, January 5th, Tom Carlson of St. Paul (formerly of Andover) passed away. He went to be with our Lord and our mom, whom he loved both dearly. We are thinking Tom and mom are cleaning together again. Tom was preceded in death by Arlene Carlson (mother). He was survived by long time love,...
Agnes E. "Aggie" Schmelzer
Jan 3, 2016
Schmelzer, Agnes E. "Aggie" Age 85, of Andover. Aggie was a graduate of the University of Minnesota and a teacher at St. Stephen's Catholic School in Anoka. She was an avid gardener and bird watcher. Survived by her husband of 65 years Del; children Celeste (Bob) Schack, Patty (David) Goodman, Thomas Schmelzer, Terry (Brian) Casey and Judy (Richard) Logan; grandchildren...
John Joseph Daly
Jan 2, 2016
Daly, John J. age 81 of Champlin. Preceded in death by son, Harlan; parents, John and Catherine; twin sister, Jeanette and sister, Kate. Survived by loving wife, Carol; children, Annette (Brian) Carlson, Todd and Cindy (Scott) Scavone; grandchildren, Justin, Alex and Brantley; siblings, Irene (LeRoy) Dahlheimer, Frank (Vivian), Donald (Barb), Jim (Carey), Marie (Richard) Schultz, Rita (Kurt) Driscoll and Kenny...
Sheryl Ann Jacobson
Dec 31, 2015
Jacobson, Sheryl A. (nee Hansen) age 69 of Anoka, passed away peacefully Dec. 31, 2015. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Dave; children, Jeff (Pam) Dana (Randy) Nemitz and Tom (Matthew); grandchildren, Ryan Jacobson, Linnea (Lynk) Downing, Matthew, Joshua and Olivia Nemitz; sister, Mary Smith; brother, Phil Hansen; many other loving relatives and friends. Memorial Service Friday,...
Mary Jean Johnson
Dec 30, 2015
Johnson, Mary J. age 62 of Anoka, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family December 30, 2015. She was survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Lyle; children, Darla (Brendan Shermer), Lowell (Patti Raymond), and many other loving relatives and friends. Services will be held at a later date. Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home Anoka 763-421-0220 www.thurston-lindberg.com
Steven J. Fox
Dec 30, 2015
Fox, Steven J. age 70, of Anoka. Survived by wife, Linda; sons, John (Shelly), Jeff (Jeny) and Jason (Angie); grandchildren, Ben, Tyler, Jamee, Tom, Joe, Sam and Abby; siblings, Phil (Dottie) Fox, Liz (Jukka) Mahonen, Theresa (Jim) Bauer and Larry Fox; nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016, 10 AM at St. Stephen's Catholic Church, 525...
