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Dolores Elaine Bies

Dolores Elaine Bies

Sep 20, 2024

Dolores Elaine Bies, age 97 of Anoka passed away on September 20, 2024. Dolores is survived her three children; Jim (Susan) of Sioux Falls, SD, Martha (Peter) Hauck from Brooklyn Park and Elizabeth (Vince) Smith of Baudette, MN; five grandchildren, Ryan and Erik Bies, Andrew Hauck , Alissa and Evan Smith; and seven great-grandchildren. Dolores was preceded in death...

Alvin Elmer Steinbring

Alvin Elmer Steinbring

Sep 19, 2024

Alvin Elmer Steinbring, age 87, passed away on September 19, 2024 peacefully surrounded by his family, in Coon Rapids, MN. Born on August 25, 1937, Alvin led a life marked by hard work, dedication and caring for others, traits that endeared him to many throughout his years.

Alvin graduated from Cambridge High School in 1955, and then...

Viola Eldora Putnam

Viola Eldora Putnam

Sep 16, 2024

Putnam, Viola E. age 95 of Anoka, passed away on Sept. 16, 2024. Our mother was such a blessing in our lives. She will be missed by us and many others.

Preceded in death by her husband, Merrill; son, Paul; parents, Ellen and Swan Westlund; sisters, Lorraine Anderson, June Nordstrom, Edith Blue. She is survived by her...

Judith Mae Urista

Judith Mae Urista

Sep 14, 2024

Judith Mae Urista was born on July 16, 1940, in Minneapolis to Newton & Elvira (Vogen) Jones.  She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and loving husband, John, on September 14, 2024. Judy retired from Medtronic where she worked in the clean room on pacemaker leads. Judy especially loved spending time with her children and grandchildren, even the...

Virgil Allen Rasmussen

Virgil Allen Rasmussen

Sep 13, 2024

Virgil Allen Rasmussen, 81 of Anoka went to be with God on Friday September 13, 2024. Virgil was born on May 27, 1943, in Tyler, Mn and grew up the oldest son of Glen and Viola Rasmussen in Arco, Mn. He graduated from Ivanhoe Highschool in 1961. As a young boy he had many odd jobs. He delivered the...

Margaret Ann Simonson

Margaret Ann Simonson

Sep 10, 2024

Simonson, Margaret A. (78) of Blaine, Mn. passed away peacefully September 10, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

She was preceded in death by her son, Brent; husband, David; her parents and other relatives. She is survived by her son, Chad; daughter in law, Teri; granddaughter's, Samantha, Hailey; loving dog, Dude; sisters, Ruthie, Dorthy Mae, Patty; brother...

Ronald Dean Carlson

Ronald Dean Carlson

Sep 7, 2024

Ronald Dean Carlson, born August 18, 1939, a resident of Champlin, MN, and formerly of Wadena, MN, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2024, with his family by his side.

Ron was a man of faith and devoted husband who enjoyed nothing more than spending time with his wife and family. He and his sons shared their...

Donovan Dean Sorenson

Donovan Dean Sorenson

Sep 7, 2024

Sorenson, Donovan "Dean" age 83 of Anoka, passed away with his wife by his side on September 7, 2024. Dean was an Army Veteran, enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing, playing cards and spending time with family and friends. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Sandy; brother, Gordon; sister-in-law, LaVonne and many other loving relatives...

Liliana G.T. Heinen

Liliana G.T. Heinen

Aug 31, 2024

Liliana G. T. Heinen age 81 of Anoka passed away on August 31, 2024. She was born in Naples, Italy on January 21, 1943. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 10:30 am at St. Stephen's Catholic Church, 525 Jackson Street, Anoka. Visitation one hour prior to Mass at the Church. Interment St. Andrew's Cemetery, Elk River....

Glenis Lorraine Lahrmann

Glenis Lorraine Lahrmann

Aug 30, 2024

Lahrmann, Glenis L. age 101 of Anoka. Survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral Services Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 11 am at Anoka Covenant Church, 752 Grant Street, Anoka. Visitation one hour prior to services at the church. Interment Friday, 9/13 at 11 am at Oak Valley Cemetery, Wrightstown, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. Memorials preferred.

William Joseph Foster, Jr.

William Joseph Foster, Jr.

Aug 26, 2024

William "Bill" Foster Jr, age 70 of Andover, MN passed away on August 26, 2024, surrounded by the loving family he built with wife of 48 years, Kerrieann.  Remembered by his children Heather (George) Fairbanks, Laura (Nate) DeFranco, Brett (Heather Ann) Foster, 6 grandkids, 8 siblings, and many nieces and nephews. Bill worked for Boyer Ford Trucks for over...

Karalee Virginia Hansen

Karalee Virginia Hansen

Aug 25, 2024

Hansen, Karalee V. Age 79, of Anoka, passed away on August 25, 2024. Preceded in death by husband, Eldon; parents, Shirley and Jim; brother Mark; dogs, Jimmy and Toby and many other beloved pets. Survived by daughters, Kristen Hansen, Sarah Brooks (Cory), Laura Schumm, Melody Hansen (Eric Fitterer) and grandson, James Brooks. Visitation on Wednesday, September 11th, 5-7 p.m....

Myron Ralph Haugen

Myron Ralph Haugen

Aug 25, 2024

Myron Ralph Haugen, age 99 of Coon Rapids, passed away on August 25, 2024. Myron was born on September 3, 1924 and passed away shortly before his 100th birthday.

Myron was preceded in death by his wife, Jackie; parents, Melvin and Mina; twin brother, Minor; brother, Jerome; sisters, Sally Wanberg and Margie Chapman. He was survived by...

Kevin David Gerhardt

Kevin David Gerhardt

Aug 23, 2024

Kevin David Gerhardt of Anoka, Minnesota, Formerly California. Kevin was born December 1, 1964 and went to be with our Lord August 23, 2024 at age 59.

Prior to moving to Minnesota in 2001, Kevin started working on the pipelines at 19 years old and retired at age 55. Kevin had a very unique personality with a...

Lucille Laura Wells

Lucille Laura Wells

Aug 22, 2024

Lucille Laura Wells, age 95 of Anoka, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2024 at Benedictine Living Community in Anoka, Minnesota. She was born in Becker, Minnesota to Frank and Helen Kolbinger and was one of nine children.

She was a homemaker, exceptional seamstress, cook and baker of chocolate cupcakes. She liked to read, play bingo, do...

Peter Marvin Beberg

Peter Marvin Beberg

Aug 21, 2024

Beberg, Peter M. "Pete" age 75, of Andover/ Anoka, passed away Wednesday, August 21. Survived by loving wife of 54 years, Mary Jane. Pete met Mary Jane, the new girl in town, at her Kool-Aid stand when they were 10 years old. They had a lifelong love living 3 houses apart, attending schools together and looking forward to a...

Bernadette Anne Sheldon

Bernadette Anne Sheldon

Aug 20, 2024

Bernadette A. "Bernie" Sheldon passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 20th, 2024.

She was born August 14th, 1942 to Raymond & Laura (Breyen) Scharber.  She was the oldest of 7 children raised on a farm in Burns Township Anoka County.  She attended St. Ann's Catholic School and Anoka High School. After graduation she went to...

Veronica Messer

Veronica Messer

Aug 14, 2024

Veronica Messer, of Anoka, Minnesota passed away August 14, 2024, in her home surrounded by family. Veronica (Olheiser) Messer was born on November 9, 1932, in New England, ND to Joseph and Eugenia Olheiser. There she was raised on the farm along with her 7 siblings. She attended St. Pius School in Sheffield until the eighth grade. Her desire...

Luanne Carole Wold

Luanne Carole Wold

Aug 10, 2024

Wold, LuAnne Carole "Judi" a radiant soul, ascended to the heavens on August 10, 2024, at the age of 70, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Her journey was marked by an unwavering faith in the Saviour, boundless joy, and a deep love for her family and friends. A beacon of positivity, LuAnne's 34-year career as a...

Tamara Renee Brown

Tamara Renee Brown

Aug 8, 2024

Tamara "Tami" R. Brown

Tami Brown, a devoted wife, loving mother, and a beacon of Christian faith, left an indelible mark on all who knew her. Known affectionately as "Mama Brown" to many outside her family, she touched countless lives with her kindness, prayers, and bold confidence in God.

Celebration of Life service will be...

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