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...
Barbara Selinda Frost
Apr 16, 2015
Frost, Barbara S. age 80, of Andover. She was a retired elementary teacher in the Anoka-Hennepin School District. Preceded in death by parents, Frank & Merle Micek; brothers, Frank and Edward Micek; sister, Lois Centilli. Survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Dan; children, Michelle Bylander and Daniel (Jill) Frost; granddaughters; Kelly Frost, Jordan Hyatt, Haley Bylander and Emma...
Janet M. Ontko
Apr 12, 2015
Ontko (nee Space), Janet M. age 81, of New Hope. Preceded in death by husband, Karl; parents, Donald and Ruby Space; and sister, Betty McCallum. Survived by children, Scott (Kathleen) Rogers, Lynette (Kurt) Schuldt, and Shawn Rogers and his fiancee Jill; grandchildren, Kelsey, Nicholas, Curt (Cassie), Ryan (Jackie), Travis, Alysha, Reanna and Rachel; great-grandson, Logan; brother, Donald "Jim" Space; nieces,...
Beverly Kathleen Adams
Apr 9, 2015
Adams, Beverly K. age 83 of Nowthen, formerly of Brooklyn Center, passed away April 9, 2015. She was a longtime daycare provider and a foster parent to many children. Beverly was the last surviving member of the Joelson family of Kelliher, MN. Preceded in death by her husband, Verland; grandson, Dane and son-in-law, Gregg. Survived by children, Kendall (Elaine), Lila...
Judith Kayne Heit
Apr 1, 2015
Heit (nee Frith) Judith Kayne age 75,of Andover, passed away April 1, 2015. Preceded in death by husband, Frank; mother, Jessie; father, William; and sister, Donna Lays. Survived by daughters, Kristie (Greg) Wieczorek and Lynda Heit; five granddaughters and one grandson; 5 great-grandsons and 2 great-granddaughters; brothers, Kevin (Lori), Richard (Paulette), William (Nancy) Frith and sister Sharon (Allan) Demco. Judy...
Mary Katherine Hackbarth
Mar 31, 2015
Hackbarth, Mary K. age 62, of Cedar, passed away peacefully March 31, 2015. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed arts and crafts, gardening, and especially bingo. Preceded in death by her parents, William and Delores. Survived by her husband of 29 years, Tom; children, Jeff Marciniak, Gina Livgard, Tommy Hackbarth; grandchildren, Dylan, Max and Vanessa; siblings,...
Vernon Fred Zimmerman
Mar 30, 2015
Zimmerman, Vernon F. Age 88 of Champlin passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. He was a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather and long time owner of Zimmerman Bros. Inc. Preceded in death by his wife, Louise. Survived by his children, Becky Lazerte, Daniel (Peggy) Zimmerman, David (Bridget) Zimmerman, Barbara (Dan) Carlson, Randy (Lori) Zimmerman and Nancy (Bob) Ramsey;...
Jerry Ruth Jackson
Mar 28, 2015
Jackson, Jerry R. age 82, of Ramsey. Preceded in death by her husband, Wallace; grandson, Samuel Johnson; parents, Albert and Cleo Mills; son-in-law, Joe Johnson. Survived by children, Rob (Sue) Jackson, Ron (Sheri) Jackson, Karen (Ted) Kowalski, Ken (Connie) Jackson and Jan Johnson; 13 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; brother, Wayne (Lorna) Mills; nieces and nephews. Funeral services Friday 10:30 AM at...
