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Diane Fay Rickard

Diane Fay Rickard

Oct 1, 2015

Rickard, Diane F. age 73, of Andover, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on October 1, 2015. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Preceded in death by brothers, Don and Sherman Hanson. Survived by her husband of 53 years, Leslie Rickard; daughter, Tammy (Myles) Lund; grandchildren, Ericka (Jon) Severson and Christine Lund; brother, Hartman...

Lenora Lena Root

Lenora Lena Root

Oct 1, 2015

Root, Lenora L. age 86, of Champlin, passed away peacefully Oct. 1, 2015. Preceded in death by her husband, Donald Root; parents and siblings. Survived by daughter, Dawn (John) Marquart; grandchildren, John Moos (Kristin Hillmer), Heather Witt, Donald Marquart and Amy (Kevin) Olson; 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Hilda Holland; sisters-in-law, Beverly Brandt and Lilias Rud; many other loving relatives and friends....

Matthew Paul Zwilling

Matthew Paul Zwilling

Sep 28, 2015

Zwilling, Matthew P. age 33, of Anoka, passed away peacefully on Sept. 28, 2015. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Joseph and Marie Zwilling, Anthony Wentland and Monica Stodolka; and father-in-law, Russ Cox. Survived by his wife, Nicki Zwilling; daughter, Kalli AnnMarie Zwilling; parents, Mark and Bernie Zwilling; brother, Brian (Jennifer) Zwilling; sister, Michelle (Jeff) Gilbert; niece, Evie...

Viola Sophia Clara Tripp

Viola Sophia Clara Tripp

Sep 26, 2015

Tripp, Viola Sophia Clara "Vi" (Hoffmann) Age 93 of Elk River, formerly of Ramsey. Preceded in death by husband, William "Bill"; parents Louis and Martha Hoffmann; siblings Beata, Helen, Louise, Ervin and Wilmar. Survived by son Steven (Kristin) Tripp and daughter Janet (Gordon) Hansmeier; grandchildren Kayla (Tom) Baran and Laura Tripp, Peter Hansmeier, Paul (Paddy) Hansmeier, Mark (Jennifer) Hansmeier; great...

James Alfred Rootes

James Alfred Rootes

Sep 22, 2015

Rootes, James A. age 70, of Anoka. Preceded in death by brother, Jerome. Survived by son, David; daughter, Sarah; grandchildren, Mackenzie and Abigail; brothers, Gene, Phil and Tim; many other family and friends. No services scheduled at this time. Arr. Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, Anoka. 763-421-0220

James Alfred Rootes

James Alfred Rootes

Sep 22, 2015

Rootes, James A. age 70, of Anoka. Preceded in death by brother, Jerome. Survived by son, David; daughter, Sarah; grandchildren, Mackenzie and Abigail; brothers, Gene, Phil and Tim; many other family and friends. No services scheduled at this time. Arr. Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, Anoka. 763-421-0220

Brooklyn B. Kraus

Brooklyn B. Kraus

Sep 13, 2015

Kraus, Brooklyn Bonita age 16 days, of Monticello. Mommy and Daddy's Little Princess passed away in our arms surrounded by family on Sept. 13, 2015. Preceded in death by grandparents, Bonita Flasch and Tim Gaffney. Survived by parents, Jason & Angie; grandparents, Bob & Nancy Kraus, Joan Cramer & Marshall Vink, & Michael Flasch; great-grandparents, Carol Cramer and Mary &...

John H. Hennen

John H. Hennen

Sep 7, 2015

Hennen, John H. age 67, of Andover. John was the owner of Mill Creek Construction of Anoka and he was a man of faith and family. Preceded in death by his parents, Alvin and Genevieve Hennen; and nephew, Bradley Hennen. He is survived by his wife, Judy; children, Pauline (Rod) Engebretson, Greg (Lisa) Hennen and Jenny (Chris) Forrest; grandchildren, Quinn,...

Margaret Lee Keller

Margaret Lee Keller

Sep 4, 2015

Keller, Margaret Lee, age 91 of Coon Rapids. Preceded in death by husband, Bob. Survived by daughter, Patricia Stein; grandson, Don Keller; granddaughter, Tanya Stein. No services to be held. Arr. Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, Anoka, 763-421-0220

Linda Marie Nordvik

Linda Marie Nordvik

Sep 3, 2015

Nordvik, Linda M. age 54 of Grandy, MN passed away September 3, 2015. She was a loving wife & mother who was preceded in death by her son, Andrew. Survived by her husband of 37 years, Brian Nordvik; children, Artemus & Wyatt Nordvik; parents, Karl & Gedina Smith; brother, Steven (LouAnn) Smith; sister, Kimberly (Lee) Wendlandt; and many other loving...

David Hadley Thompson

David Hadley Thompson

Sep 1, 2015

Thompson, David H. age 71, of Oak Grove, went home to the Lord Sept. 1, 2015. Preceded in death by daughter, Ann-Marie. Survived by loving wife of 47 years, Carol; children, Sara (Jeff) Radich, Luke (Jessie), Daniel (Elizabeth), Rachel (Andy) Hursh and Peter; grandchildren, Jeremiah, Benjamin, Joseph, Bella, Able, William, Grace, Max, Sage, Austin, Tayler and Madison; sister, Agnes (Louis)...

Jacob Richard Walsh

Jacob Richard Walsh

Aug 18, 2015

Walsh, Jacob R. Age 20, of Anoka, passed away August 18, 2015. He is survived by his parents Richard and Raelean Walsh; siblings Josh and Ashley Walsh; and many other loving relatives and friends. A visitation will be held Sunday from 4-7 PM at Thurston DeShaw Funeral Home, 13817 Jay Street N.W., Andover. Funeral service will be Monday 11 AM...

Boyd W. Amsler

Boyd W. Amsler

Aug 14, 2015

Amsler, Boyd Wallace Age 47, of Fridley, passed away August 14, 2015. Preceded in death by grandparents, uncles, cousins and stepmother. Boyd was a wonderful husband, son, brother, uncle, godfather and friend to all who knew him. Survived by wife Chica; mother Cara Gaudette (Everett); father Boyd Amsler; brothers James (Toni) Amsler, Aaron (Christine) Amsler; sisters Christine (Dan) Klersy, and...

Marion Catherine Pouliot

Marion Catherine Pouliot

Aug 12, 2015

Pouliot, Marion C. (nee Chakel) age 73, of Champlin, lost her battle with cancer Aug. 12. She was the strongest and most selfless person I have ever known, she always put others first. Mom loved being with her family, sewing and baking...she always baked goodies for others. She is survived by husband, Kenneth; son, Anthony Pouliot (Michelle Shimek); daughter, Bonnie...

Adele Frances Cox

Adele Frances Cox

Aug 9, 2015

Cox, Adele F. age 97, of New Hope, formerly of Proctor, MN, passed away peacefully Aug. 9, 2015 Adele loved music and played professionally for many years, as well as in churches and she taught music lessons. She was preceded in death by her husband, L. Edward Cox; and sister, Eleanor Leone. Survived by children, Charles, Lynn Duchscher and Thomas...

James L. "Jim" Gibson

James L. "Jim" Gibson

Aug 8, 2015

Gibson, James Lewis Jim Gibson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grand-father, and mentor to dozens of young track and field athletes over the years, died on Saturday, August 8. He was 87 years old. Jim had received excellent care at the Golden Living Center - Twin Rivers in Anoka, MN, for the past two years, and was surrounded by family...

Mike Solarz

Mike Solarz

Aug 7, 2015

Solarz, Mike age 94, of Anoka. Retired from the Anoka Post Office. Preceded in death by first wife, Joyce; and 9 brothers and sisters. Survived by wife, Agnes; sons, John and Tom; many stepchildren and step-great-grandchildren; sister, Joan Jennings; brothers, Larry, Jerry and Dick; many other family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday 10 AM at St. Stephen's Catholic...

Robert Gene Bielefeld Jr.

Robert Gene Bielefeld Jr.

Aug 2, 2015

Age 59 of St. Paul, passed away August 2, 2015. He was survived by his mother, Mariem; father, Robert Sr.; children, Tony, Jarrod and Mathew; siblings, Steve (Marcia), Mark, Sharon, Richard (Susan), Mitch (Lori), Sandy (Jeff) Farnick; 2 grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; his fiancee' of 12 years, Roxanne "Holly" Keller and family; and the Brown family. Funeral services will...

Jacqueline J. Haugen

Jacqueline J. Haugen

Jul 31, 2015

Haugen, Jacqueline J. "Jackie" age 90 of Coon Rapids. Preceded in death by parents, Raymond and Veronica Olson; sister, Lois Hayes; and brother, Robert Olson. Survived by husband, Myron; siblings, Jim (Nancy) VanAuken, Betty Swanson, David (Louise) VanAuken, and Gerald VanAuken; nieces & nephews. Funeral service Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at 1:00 PM at Zion Lutheran Church, 1601 4th Ave...

Eleanor I. Bennett

Eleanor I. Bennett

Jul 27, 2015

Bennett, Eleanor Irene age 93, of Champlin. Preceded in death by her husband, George. Survived by daughters, JoAnn Look and June (Curt) Kummer; 6 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; brother, Leonard (Donna) Hermanson; nieces and nephews. Funeral services Monday, Aug. 3 at 11 AM at First Baptist Church of Anoka, 1235 Park St., Anoka. Interment Champlin Cemetery. Visitation 5-7 PM Sunday at...

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