Deborah Lynn "Debbie" Nutter
Jan 30, 2015
Nutter (nee Jellison), Deborah L. "Debbie" age 56 of Cedar. Preceded in death by her parents, Clinton and Delores Jellison; brothers, Jack and Steve Jellison. Survived by husband of 39 years, Chuck; daughter, Stefany Nutter; son, Carl (Mandy) Nutter; granddaughter, Georgia; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services Monday 7PM at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, 2005 Branch Ave., Anoka. Visitation...
Mildred Eleanore Hauan
Jan 30, 2015
Hauan, Mildred E. (nee Olson) age 87 of Anoka, formerly of Fridley, passed away January 31, 2015 surrounded by her loving family and is now dancing in the loving arms of her Lord and her beloved husband Bill. Preceded in death by parents, Oscar and Edith Olson, 9 brothers and her husband and love of her life for 54 years,...
Patricia Jean Hanley
Jan 28, 2015
Hanley, Patricia J. age 67, of Oak Grove. Preceded in death by parents, Clem and Maude Hanley; brother, Daryl Hanley, and sister, Kathleen Wilson. Survived by brother, Eugene (Marie) Hanley; sister, Karen (John) Orr; several nieces, nephews, and friends. Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 am Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015, at St. Stephen's Catholic Church, 525 Jackson St., Anoka. Visitation 1...
Gilbert "Bud" John Bisek
Jan 28, 2015
Bisek, Gilbert J. "Bud", age 76, of Ramsey. Retired from NW Bell/ US West in 1995. Preceded in death by parents, Gilbert & Alice; sister, Barbara Ludtke. Survived by wife, Sharon; children, Mary Pat (George Jensen) and Michael (Dawn); grandchildren, Madeline, Annabelle, Thomas and Caelin; sister, Ida Jensen. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015 at St....
Jonathan Lawrence Essig
Jan 28, 2015
Essig, Jonathan "Jon" L., age 60 of Anoka, passed away January 28, 2015 following a brief battle with cancer. Preceded in death by father, Donald and brother, Daniel. Survived by wife Jerilynn; her children Matt and Heather Rohrer, Rebecca Wolff; his daughter, Jennifer (John) Mason; grandsons, Ethan, Samuel and a baby on the way; mother, Aina; sister, Sue; and many...
Lloyd Victor Sutherland
Jan 25, 2015
Sutherland, Lloyd V. age 82, of Andover, passed away January 25, 2015. Lloyd is survived by his children, Cheryl Zimmerman, Jill (Kevin) Williams; grandchildren, Brandon (Julie) Williams, Chase Williams, Andrea & Garrett Zimmerman; 2 great-grandchildren, Luke & Molly Williams; sisters, Darlene (Gordon) Scharping, Joyce (Andrew) Gripp; special friend, Karen Byrd; and many other loving relatives and friends. A memorial service...
Thomas O. "Tom" Behnke
Jan 23, 2015
Behnke, Thomas O. "Tom" age 73 of Anoka. Preceded in death by his parents, Otto and Margaret Behnke; brother, Richard Behnke; and sister, Jacqueline Lalla. Survived by his partner of 28 years, Bonnie More-house; sister, Peggy (Bob) Beck; brother, Jerry (Mary) Behnke; step children, Shawn (Kim) Roush and Tammy Roush; grandchildren, Skyler, Lili, Jackson, and Brianna; aunt, Mary Voss; brother-in-law...
George Michael Goeden
Jan 22, 2015
Goeden, George M. age 91, of Andover. Loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grand-father, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2015 surroun- ded by his loved ones. George was born Oct. 8, 1923, son of Paul & Julia Goeden in Menominee, NE. George married Rita Kathol in 1947 and they farmed in Nebraska. In 1955, they purchased a farm by Aldrich,...
James "Jim" H. Fraser
Jan 17, 2015
Fraser, James Henry Age 78, of Blaine, MN, was welcomed into the arms of his Savior on Sat., Jan. 17, 2015. Jim was born in Leeds, ND on May 7, 1936, the second of three children born to Ernest and Tina (Wiebe) Fraser. He graduated from Thompson High School in Thompson, ND in 1954 and married Beverly Johnson of Reynolds,...
Barbara Violet Gundlach
Jan 16, 2015
Gundlach, Barbara W. Age 94, of Paynesville, passed away on Jan. 16 at Paynesville Koronis Manor. Barbara and Conrad had two daughters, Cathy (Stan) Thorud of Tucson, AZ and Susan (Harlin) Hecht of Paynesville, MN; along with 11 grandchildren & many great-grandchildren. Barbara was born in Bismarck, ND on Jan. 13, 1921. Her family moved to Anoka, MN when she...
Marlene C. Schwartz
Jan 15, 2015
Schwartz, Marlene C. age 82, of Andover. She was a retired St. Paul school teacher and also had worked at Deluxe Check. Preceded in death by parents, Harold and Myrtle Chapple; daughter, Jodell. Survived by loving husband of 50 years, Bill; son, Mike (BobbiJo); grandchildren, Kyle and MandiJo; sister, Carole (Thomas) LaHue; nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral service Monday, 11...
Tom O. Holker
Jan 15, 2015
Holker, Tom Sr., age 78 of Anoka, passed away January 15, 2015. Preceded in death by his father, Dick, and brother, Dickie. Survived by wife, Vernice; sons, Tom Jr, Doug (Jamie) and Rick; daughters, Kim (Len) Linton and Jodi Simmons; grandchildren, Shantay & McKay Holker, Jeff, Jason, Jeremy, Jacob and Jared Linton and Jana Keller; great-grandchildren; Athena Manuel and Noah...
Patricia L. "Pat" Torkelson
Jan 14, 2015
Funeral Services will be held on Monday, January 19, 2015 at 3 p.m. at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, 2005 Branch Avenue, Anoka. Visitation begins at 2 p.m. A reception will be held at the Anoka American Legion following the funeral. Patty is survived by her husband, Jeff, children, Jared (Heather) and Abby (Kory) Klatt, grandchildren, Blake, Barrett and Brynlee, siblings, JoAnne...
Steven Donald Thorsen
Jan 13, 2015
Thorsen, Steven D. age 64, of Coon Rapids, passed away January 13, 2015. He was a loving husband, dedicated father and hard working friend. Preceded in death by his parents, Harriet & Donald; nephew, Erik and brother-in-law, David. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Sandy; son, David (Angela); brother, Bruce (Brenda); sister, Caroline Jenson and many other...
William Robert Wanamaker
Jan 8, 2015
Wanamaker, William R. "Bill" age 88. Born in Milaca, MN. Formerly of Anoka, passed away on 1-8-15. Preceded in death by parents, Frank & Helen; wife, Geraldine (1977), sister, Audrey (age 2) and brother, Frank (2013). Survived by his loving children , Susan (Jackson), Bart (Marge), Bill (Linda), Kathy (Mike), Janet (Nick) & Steve (Robin), all of the Twin Cities;...
Merrywayne Elvig
Jan 8, 2015
Elvig, Merrywayne (Ridge) Passed away Thursday, January 8th. Merrywayne was cherished by her children, Amy (Tim Meyer) son David; grandchil- dren Josh, Libby, Nikki and Erik, a large extended family of nieces, nephews, in-laws and very dear friends. Merrywayne was a strong, kind and respectful woman. Her feisty independence is legendary. Her smile, sense of humor and willingness to listen...
Douglas Wayne Benson
Jan 4, 2015
Benson, Douglas W. age 62, of Lino Lakes. Retired from the Met Council after 34 years. Preceded in death by parents, Marv and Lois. Survived by loving wife, Linnea; children, Alex (Heather), Angela (Travis) Danielson, MarJace (Rachel), Anna (Nick) Farnum and Brandon (Rachel) Trupe; step-sons, Eric (Becky) and Russ (Kerry) Irwin; grandchildren, Wyatt, Hunter, Joey, Avery, Haylee, Noah, Matthew, Logan,...
Sharron Lee Carlson
Jan 2, 2015
Carlson, Sharron L. age 64 of Andover. Survived by husband, Jim; daughter, Tanya Carlson; son, Chad (Tammey) Carlson; grandchildren, Seth and Rachael Carlson; brother, Joe (Kathy) McArdle; nieces and nephews. Private funeral services. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Anoka.
David S. "Dave" Liffrig
Dec 29, 2014
Dave was preceded in death by his father, Joseph. He is survived by his mother, Phyllis Liffrig, daughter, Brooke (Greg) Moore, son, Brandon (Alanna) Liffrig, grandchildren, Maverick & Quinlyn Liffrig, siblings, Jerry (Sandy) Liffrig, his twin sister, Debby Liffrig and Jimmy (Celia) Liffrig, his many cousins and friends. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 1...
William Graham Walker Sr.
Dec 28, 2014
Walker, William G. Sr. age 73 of Ramsey. Bill Sr. was born March 16, 1941 and passed away quietly at his home on December 28th with Sandy DeJarlais at his side. Preceded in death by wife, Karen Jane Walker; parents, Harold and Verna; brother, Harry Jr.; sister, Penelope; Bill Sr. is survived by his sons, Bill Jr. (Tracy), Chris (Kay),...
