Catherine Mary Harren
Feb 15, 2015
Harren, Catherine M. "Kay" age 93 of Anoka, passed away peacefully February 15, 2015. Preceded in death by her husband, Henry and son, David. Survived by children, Gary, Mark (Sally), Leora (Brian) Bakk, Jeff (Amy), JoAnn (Dave) Nolan; 13 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Yolanda Mareck and Jeanette Degenaar; 1 brother, Ralph Lentz; 2 sisters-in-law, Bernice Kuefler and Mary Harren;...
Dorothy Eileen Bethke
Feb 12, 2015
Bethke (nee Decker), Dorothy 'Dotty' Morton age 60, of Coon Rapids, passed away 2/12/15 at the Our Lady of Peace Hospice in St. Paul. Preceded in death by father, Forrest Decker and Godson, John Glass. Survived by son, Ron; daughter, Lisa; granddaughters, Paige and Ava; mother, Dorothy Decker; siblings, Bruce (Peggy), Linda (Lyle) Glass, Tom (Sheila), Jim (Laura) and Patrick...
Roger Roy Ottem
Feb 12, 2015
Ottem, Roger R. age 75, of Ramsey, passed away Feb. 12, 2015. He was a very loving and generous man who enjoyed telling hunting and fishing stories. He worked as a Controller for Hawkins Chemical for over 30 years. Preceded in death by parents, Mosey and Audrey; sister, Barbara Watkins. He left behind his children, Cindi (Dale) Wirz and Daniel...
James Myron Bolte
Feb 8, 2015
Bolte, James M. age 78 of Cedar. Born in Ogilvie, MN, 9/16/36, died at home surrounded by family 2/8/2015. Jim served in the Air Force as a Jet Engine Mechanic from 1956-1960 and was employed at Honeywell/Alliant Tech Systems from 1960-1997 as a machinist. Jim enjoyed hunting, fishing, snow-mobiling, 4 wheeling, and traveling the country with Sherry in their RV....
Julie G. Weiske
Feb 8, 2015
age 51 of Oak Grove. Julie is survived by her children, Amber (Andy) May, Tony (Sheng) Windschitl and Derek (Carrie) Sarff, grandchildren, Norman, Logan, Yue, Eleanor and Emily, parents, Norman & Gaylene Weiske and brother, Bradley Weiske. Funeral Services will be held Friday, February 13, 2015 at 4 p.m. at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, 2005 Branch Avenue, Anoka with visitation starting...
William Laray Buster
Feb 7, 2015
Buster, William L. "Bill" age 77, of East Bethel, passed into the arms of his Savior on Feb. 7, 2015. Bill was born July 10, 1937 in Lincoln, NE to Keith and Vera Buster - a native of Nebraska, he moved to Minnesota in 1974. He was retired from Kraft Foods. Bill loved his grandchildren, puttering around the yard and...
Michael Robert Rongitsch
Feb 7, 2015
Rongitsch, Michael Robert Age 29, from Ham Lake, MN, died unexpectedly Feb. 7, 2015. He is survived by parents, John and Pauline, sister Whitney (fiancé Toby Bauman), and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Mike will be remembered for his larger-than-life personality. He loved to help people by repairing cars and volunteering time with youth at Life Time Fitness. A celebration...
Paul A. Casey
Feb 5, 2015
Casey, Paul A. age 89, of Anoka, formerly of Circle Pines. Preceded in death by his wife, Alice. Survived by step-daughters, Gail Shannon, Pam (Murray) Marlette, Debra (Bob) Leitz and Jacqui (David) Kaiser; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services Friday 11 AM at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, 700 Western St., Anoka. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Visitation one hour...
Donna Rae Austreng
Feb 4, 2015
Austreng, Donna Rae age 79 of Coon Rapids, entered the eternal glory Feb. 4, 2015, crossing the threshold into her Heavenly home and embraced in the arms of her Savior Jesus Christ. Our beloved Donna Rae was a woman of wonder and grace, of beauty and simple, unwavering faith. She freely accepted Jesus' gift of salvation and generously shared with...
Joseph Junior Swetland
Feb 4, 2015
Swetland, Joseph J. age 94, of East Bethel, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Feb. 4, 2015. He was preceded in death by wife, Elizabeth; daughter, Patty Ann; daughter-in-law, Patricia Swetland; sisters, Margaret, Virginia and Elizabeth "Betty"' great-grandson, Justin. Survived by children, David, Mary, Joseph (Kathie); 11 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and sister, Josephine. Visitation Monday from 5-8 PM at...
Tomoniva Jo Kranitz
Feb 3, 2015
Kranitz, Tomoniva J. age 68, of Dayton, passed away peacefully, February 3, 2015. Preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Irene Jesso; her beautiful sister and best friend, Susie; and her best K9 friend, Savannah. Survived by her husband, John; children, William and Jason; brothers, Robert and John Jesso; grandchildren; great-grandchildren and many other loving relatives and friends. A...
John Thomas Kuker
Feb 2, 2015
Kuker, John Thomas age 40, of Los Angeles, CA. John was born in Carroll, IA on May 13, 1974 to Pamela Reis Kuker and Thomas Lee Kuker. He passed away unexpectedly at his home in Los Angeles, CA on Feb. 2, 2015. John owned and operated a recording studio, Seedy Underbelly, in Valley Village, CA. He was a bright, humorous,...
Delmar Allen Pap
Jan 31, 2015
Pap, Delmar A. Age 84, of Coon Rapids, formerly of Beaver Creek, MN. He farmed in Beaver Creek for most of his life. Preceded in death by parents, Albert & Susie; sisters, Jeanette Brinkman and Glenda Lode; grandson, Tanner Pap. Survived by loving wife of 64 years, Joyce; children, Brian, Michael (Laurel), Bruce (Mary), Barbara (Steven) Nyhammer and Kelly (Valerie);...
Robert L. "Bob" Duclos
Jan 31, 2015
of Pine City, formerly of Anoka. Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Marion, parents, George & Stella Duclos and his sister, Norma Strouse. He is survived by his brother, Richard (Roslyn) Duclos and sister, Joan (Duane) Dingmann, nieces & nephews. Memorial Mass, Friday, February 20, 2015 at 10 a.m. at St. Stephen's Catholic Church, 525 Jackson Street, Anoka....
Richard R. "Rick" Schmelzer, Jr.
Jan 30, 2015
Rick was preceded in death by his mother, Myrtle, brother, James, sister, Linda Fritz and brother-in-law, John Pederson. He is survived by his children, Sean & Jessica Schmelzer, grandchildren, Cash & Lola Peters, father, Richard Schmelzer, Sr. siblings, Sharon Pederson, Carole Schmelzer, Janice (Don) Bellows, William Schmelzer, Christine (Charles) Awker, brother-in-law, Gary Fritz, nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, cousins other relatives...
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...
