Jodene Marie Robertson-Olson
Nov 11, 2014
Robertson-Olson, Jodene M. age 47 of Nowthen, passed away unexpectedly November 10, 2014. Jodi loved life, she always said family comes first and she treated everyone like family. Jodi always had a smile on her face and sense of humor that shined. She spent her time with family and many friends. She loved the outdoors, camping, fishing, water sports, country...
Bessie J. Olson
Nov 11, 2014
Olson, Bessie J. age 93, of Anoka. Preceded in death by husband, Wayne. Survived by son, Jerry and daughter, Josephine (Roger) Vasend; grandson, Michael (Emily) and great-granddaughters, Ellie and Emma. Funeral service Monday, 11:00 AM at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, 2005 Branch Ave., Anoka. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Visitation one hour prior to service only. Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home Anoka 763-421-0220
Joan Mary Ostlund
Nov 10, 2014
Ostlund, Joan M. age 81, of Andover. She was born 1/3/1933 in Appleton, WI to Clarence & Cecilia Hoppe. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Betty Hermsen. Survived by loving husband of 60 years, Virgil; children, Gary (Bonnie), Nancy Ostlund, Jim (Michele), Mary (Larry) Shofner, Jack and Joe (Kris); 24 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sisters, Mary Gordon and Alice Scheibe, and...
Ernest A. "Ernie" Heifort, Iii
Nov 9, 2014
Heifort, Ernest A., III "Ernie" age 72, of Ramsey. Preceded in death by parents, Ernie Jr. and Ethel Heifort. Survived by wife, Sharon; children, Ernie IV (Shannon) and their children, Ernest V, Alexandra and Gabriel; Eric (Kelley) and their children, Jesse and Caroline; Heather (Timothy) Remme and their children, Blake, Brock and McKenna; and Courtney (Bobby) Teat and their children,...
Scott D. Wenzel
Nov 8, 2014
Wenzel, Scott D. age 56, of Brooklyn Park, passed away suddenly on Nov. 8, 2014. Preceded in death by mother, Marjorie; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Virginia and Marvin Lebakken. Survived by his wife, Julie; daughter, Victoria; father, Irving; his sister, Elisabeth (Joseph) Buchmeier; and nieces and nephews. Funeral ser-vices Thursday, 11 AM at Servant of Christ Lutheran Church, 740 Hayden Lake...
Gayle Agnes Huset
Nov 7, 2014
Huset, Gayle A. age 64, of Andover, passed away peacefully Nov. 7, 2014. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Gayle was a talented writer and enjoyed writing children's books, as well as mentoring other writers. Preceded in death by parents, Arthur & Phyllis and sister, Patricia. Survived by her husband of 42 years, Randy; children, Melissa (Craig), Kacy...
Robert Donald Wilkerson
Nov 6, 2014
Wilkerson, Robert D. "Bob" age 85, of Coon Rapids. Preceded in death by beloved son, Michael; parents, William and Margaret. Survived by loving wife of 60 years, Mary; sons, Jim (Ginny) and Pete (Jennifer); daughter-in-law, Carrie Wilkerson; grandchildren, Joseph (Brie), Brian (Laura), Rachel, Robert (Courtney), Zoey and A.J.; great-grandchildren, McKenna, Evalynn and Addison; brother, Herb (Virginia); sisters, Betty (Jerry) Moe...
Robert Eugene Brunko
Nov 5, 2014
Brunko, Rev. Robert E. age 86, of Andover. Born June 12, 1928 in Aurora, WI and passed away Nov. 5, 2014 surrounded by his family. Robert pastored many churches with his last call at Elim Baptist Church in Anoka. Preceded in death by parents, Edward & Esther; sister, Virginia Turel; brother, Rev. James. Survived by loving wife of 64 years,...
Anna M. Hagen
Nov 5, 2014
Hagen, Anna M. age 99, of St. St. Francis. Preceded in death by husband, Dick; son, Dick; daughter, Beverly; and by her brothers and sisters. Survived by children, Al (Bev) Hagen, Marjorie Hagen, Jerold (Joan) Hagen, Devie Hagen and Sherri Johnson; 15 grandchildren; 21 great-grand children; 3 great-great-grand-children; nieces and nephews. Funeral services Monday 11:00 AM at Elim Baptist Church,...
John A. Mann
Nov 4, 2014
Mann, John Arlow age 84, lifelong resident of Anoka, MN. John was born on April 21, 1930 in Anoka and passed away on Nov. 4, 2014. He taught 25 years in the Anoka-Hennepin District #11 where he was the local president of AHEA in the early 1970's. He was on the Anoka City Council for 24 years, Anoka City Planning...
Phyllis Cecelia Lahn
Nov 4, 2014
Lahn, Phyllis C. age 94, of Anoka, died peacefully Nov. 4, 2014. She was a fixture in the Anoka car business, operating both the Anoka Pontiac Garage and Trading Post Motors. She was a graduate of St. Ann's Catholic School in Anoka, Anoka High School and St. Catherine's College. Phyl was a longtime resident of Dayton, MN. She was a...
Wayne L. Degendorfer
Nov 3, 2014
Degendorfer, Wayne L. age 86, of Otsego. Preceded in death by his parents; and his brothers and sisters. Survived by his wife, Lois; children, Beverly (Dave) Holmes, Terry (Chrissy) Degendorfer, Barbara (Jeff) Dilbert and Brenda Monson; 9 grandchildren; numerous great-grand-children; nieces and nephews. Funeral services Thursday 11 AM at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, 2005 Branch Ave., Anoka. Interment Esther Lutheran Cemetery,...
Jerome Thomas Strunge
Nov 1, 2014
Strunge, Jerome T. age 75 of Champlin. Passed away peacefully Nov. 1, 2014 surrounded by his family. Jerry was raised on the farm in Princeton, was married to Joyce Peterson in 1962, and made their home in Champlin, Mn. After farming, Jerry worked at Shamrock Ind. for 28 years, then at Moundsview School Dist. until his retirement in 2001. He...
Joseph Lee Johnson
Oct 31, 2014
Johnson, Joseph L. age 49, of Ramsey, passed away suddenly October 31, 2014. He was a loving and devoted husband and father; co-owner of Johnson & Sons Concrete for 25 years. Preceded in death by his son, Samuel Wallace Johnson; grandparents, Carl and Else Johnson, Frank and Mary Mozis. Survived by wife, Jan; children, Hannah, Max and Tommy; parents, Harold...
Maria Erlinda Olson
Oct 30, 2014
Olson, Maria E. "Linda" age 63 of Princeton. Preceded in death by daughter, Christina and brother, Ray. Survived by loving husband, Chuck; children, Bonnie (David) Conroy, Donnie (Gina) Stevens, Ronnie (Carrie) Stevens, Gina (Shayne) Kutzler and Jared (Nicola) Olson; 11 grandchildren; parents, Connie and Joe Torres; brothers, Joey and Steve (Alice) Torres; sisters, Gloria Torres and Yolie Alvino; many other...
Jacob Samuel Baerg
Oct 25, 2014
Baerg, Jacob S. Age 85, of Anoka. Born on a small farm in southern Minnesota Jacob went home to be with his Savior on October 25 after a year-long battle with cancer. Preceded in death by brother Henry and sister Marie. Survived his wife of 54 years, Mildred; brothers, David, Arthur and Paul; sisters Anna and Tilly; sons Robert (Julie)...
Lavonna Claudette Newstrom
Oct 23, 2014
Newstrom, LaVonna C. age 81 of Andover. Preceded in death by husband, Kenneth. Survived by children, Angela (Darrell) Johnson and Joel (Tracy); grandchildren, Shannon and Christopher Johnson, Ashley and Kelsey Newstrom; brother, Douglas Olson; many other relatives and friends. Funeral service Friday 11 AM at Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home, 13817 Jay St NW, Andover. Visitation 1 hour prior to service. Private...
Virginia Maria Ridge
Oct 23, 2014
Ridge, Virginia Maria (Gagnon) of Oak Grove, Minnesota, ageless at 92, departed this life as graciously as she lived on October 23, 2014. Gina had a huge loving heart, sweet smile and bright spirit that embraced everyone she met creating community and fellowship. Gina was an active member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and volunteered her services there until her...
Ralph J. Smithers
Oct 23, 2014
Smithers, Ralph J. age 80, of Ramsey. Preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin & Ruth Smithers; brother, Tom Smithers and sister, Violet Brisson. Survived by wife, Dolores; children, Chris, Nick, Randy (Kim), Dave (Dory) and Cally; 7 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren; sisters, Kathleen Burke, Jane Northfield, Iris Anderson, and Ione Puntsack; nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, Oct....
Kary Ellen Bennett
Oct 23, 2014
Bennett, Kary Ellen, age 78 of Blaine. Born August 26, 1936 in Britton, SD, passed away October 23, 2014, surrounded by her family. Visitation Wednesday, 10/29/2014, from 4-8 pm at the Stacy Smith residence and the graveside service 2:00 PM Thursday, 10/30/2014, at Trondhjem Cemetery in Veblen SD. Preceded in death by her two sons, Eric and Kirk Kolski from...
