Jordan Dean Alfson
Jun 21, 2015
Alfson, Jordan D. age 57, of Ham Lake, passed away June 21, 2015. Jordan was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing. He was a brick layer for over 30 years. He is survived by his daughter, Lindsay (Jared) Krambeer; parents, Shirley & James Alfson; sister, LeAnn Alfson (Rob Youngrenn) ; former wife, Shelly and her children, Nicole, Trina and Desiree;...
Ellen J. Mckee
Jun 16, 2015
McKee, Ellen J. age 74, of Ramsey. Ellen worked in customer service for the Sheldahl & PEC Companies and was the owner/operator of Bumper to Bumper in Ramsey. Preceded in death by her mother, Jane; and uncle, William Miller. Survived by husband, John; children, Michael Lohrmann, Dean (Jill) Lohrmann, Shaun (Kim) McKee, Janee (Rick) Dame and Myles (Erin) McKee; 14...
Mikal J. Eggers
Jun 13, 2015
Eggers, Mikal J. age 42, of Ramsey. Preceded in death by his father, Lyle. Survived by wife, Melissa; mother, Patty; sisters, Lisa (Scott) Neaderhiser, Julie (Scott) Kyseth and Jodi (Berel Johnson) Eggers; nephews, Aidan, Joshua, Parker; and niece, Caitlin. Funeral services Saturday 11 AM at Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 700 Western St., Anoka. Visitation one hour prior to services at...
Virgil Gordon Ostlund
Jun 7, 2015
Ostlund, Virgil G. age 84, of Andover. Born 10/6/1930 in Kerkhoven, MN to Clarence and Alice Ostlund. He owned and operated Ostlund's NorthStar Gas Station for 35 years before retirement in 1988. Preceded in death by parents; beloved wife of 60 years, Joan; and brother, Orrin. Survived by children, Gary (Bonnie), Nancy, Jim (Michele), Mary (Larry), Jack, Joe (Kris); 25...
Betty L. Crofoot
Jun 3, 2015
Crofoot, Betty L. (Boekhoff) nee Johnson age 90, died peacefully on June 3, 2015, due to complications from liver cancer. In her passing, Minnesota lost a lifelong educator and learner. This drove her love of travel to see and learn the complexity and beauty of our world. Betty was a teacher and reading specialist in Duluth, MN, from 1961-1974 (with...
Winnifred A. Belden
Jun 3, 2015
Belden, Winnifred A. age 91, of Zimmerman, formerly of Coon Rapids. Preceded in death by husband, Warren; son, Wayne; great-granddaughter, Hailey Long; and daughter-in-law, Janice Belden. Survived by children, Barry, Cheryl (Jerry) Fleck, Vicki (Gilbert) Mueller, Sheila (Mark) Brouhard, Jeff and Lonnie; 15 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Judy Meyers; nieces and nephews. Funeral service Tuesday 11 AM at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral...
Audrey M. Swenson
Jun 3, 2015
Swenson, Audrey Mae nee Bucholdt (Wallick) 81, of Anoka. Audrey passed from this life into Glory on June 3, 2015. Preceded in death by husband, Dale; brother, Arvid; and parents, Norman & Laura. Audrey's legacy includes her five children and their spouses who adored her, Diane & Greg Schneider, Sandra & Mike Birosh, Doug & Jackie Wallick, Sharon & Joe...
Wendell Sean Anderson
May 27, 2015
Anderson, Wendell Sean age 50 of Cottage Grove. Wendell was the National Sales Manager at Protective Insurance. He was preceded in death by father, Jack and brother, Robin. He is survived by loving wife of 27 years, Kimberly; daughters, Brooke and Cameron; mother, Margaret; sister, Lisa (Dick) Tollefson; and many other family & friends. Funeral service Thursday, 11 AM at...
Camille Donaldson Sypura
May 25, 2015
Sypura, Camille Donaldson age 45, of Coon Rapids, left this world on May 25th after a brave fight against breast cancer. She spent her last days surrounded by the love of her family and friends. Camille was a bright light in the life of everyone who crossed her path. She met each day with a smile, an infectious laugh and...
Shirley Jean Blake
May 24, 2015
Blake, Shirley J. age 90, of Anoka, passed away peacefully May 24, 2015. She was a graduate of MacPhail College of Music in 1947, then continued on as a voice and piano instructor at the school. She also taught private lessons for over 60 years. Preceded in death by her husband, Raymond. Survived by children, Lawrence, Gregory (Trudy), Phillip, Alan...
Donald R. "Don" Bohnen
May 23, 2015
Bohnen, Donald R. "Don" age 79 of St. Francis. Preceded in death by his son, Richard. Survived by wife, Mary; children, Debra Austin, Diane Holcomb, Joanne (Marty) Volk, Deborah Geiser, Terry (Rick) Smith, Rita Bohnen, Tracy (Lee) Coffland; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Geraldine (Dick) Jones; nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 11 AM at St. Patrick's Catholic...
Naomi Marie Johnson
May 19, 2015
Johnson, Naomi Marie née Hallberg age 80 of Anoka, went to the next world to be with the Lord on May 19. Naomi was born June 29, 1934 on a farm near Lake Netta, Minnesota, to Marie Belle Anderson Hallberg and Arnold Oscar Kermit Hallberg. The loves of Naomi's life included God, family, church and community, and educating. Naomi attended...
Ervin L. Hartschen
May 16, 2015
Hartschen, Ervin L. age 93, of Champlin. Preceded in death by his wife, Norma. Survived by children, Sharon Walsh, Susan Haider, Renee James, Sharon Macomber, and Roy Hartschen, and their families. Funeral services Friday, 11 AM at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, 2005 Branch Ave., Anoka. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Visitation 1 hour prior to services only. Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home Anoka...
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...
