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Verna Roberta Mevissen

Verna Roberta Mevissen

Sep 17, 2014

Mevissen, Verna R. age 83, of Anoka. Retired from Federal Cartridge. Preceded in death by husband, Donald; son, Greg; brother, Dick; and sister, Lynn. Survived by children, Janice (Emmett) Coe, Dawn "Punky" (Paul) Puchalla, David and Pat (Tracy); many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother, Art; sisters, Barb, Judy and Susie; many other family and friends. Funeral service Monday 2 PM at...

Verna Roberta Mevissen

Verna Roberta Mevissen

Sep 17, 2014

Mevissen, Verna R. age 83, of Anoka. Retired from Federal Cartridge. Preceded in death by husband, Donald; son, Greg; brother, Dick; and sister, Lynn. Survived by children, Janice (Emmett) Coe, Dawn "Punky" (Paul) Puchalla, David and Pat (Tracy); many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother, Art; sisters, Barb, Judy and Susie; many other family and friends. Funeral service Monday 2 PM at...

Hartley H. Medin

Hartley H. Medin

Sep 14, 2014

Medin, Hartley H. age 87, of Coon Rapids. Hartley was born on May 26, 1927 and he passed away on Sept. 14, 2014 at his home. He was preceded in death by his wife, Agnes (nee Carlson); parents, Alta and Arthur Medin; sisters, Judy (Cleo) Colclasure and Madeleine (Gertrude) Germundson; and brother, Forrest. Hartley's personal request for "no memorial service"...

Darlene Jean Martin

Darlene Jean Martin

Sep 12, 2014

Martin, Darlene J. age 81, of Andover, passed away September 12, 2014. Preceded in death by parents, three brothers and one sister. Survived by her loving husband Philip of 63 years; son James (Lynn) Martin; daughters Sandra (Ken) Benson, Susan (Curtis) West, Shelly Martin, and Lisa (Todd) Grina; grandchildren Amy (Carter) Gerlach, Alicia (Chae) Chandler, Kathryn Benson, Chelsea and Chase...

Darlene Jean Martin

Darlene Jean Martin

Sep 12, 2014

Martin, Darlene J. age 81 of Andover, passed away September 12, 2014. Preceded in death by parents, three brothers and one sister. Survived by her loving husband Philip of 63 years; son, James (Lynn) Martin; daughters, Sandra (Ken) Benson, Susan (Curtis) West, Shelly Martin, and Lisa (Todd) Grina; grandchildren, Amy (Carter) Gerlach, Alicia (Chae) Chandler, Kathryn Benson, Chelsea and Chase...

Matthew Adam Radloff

Matthew Adam Radloff

Sep 12, 2014

Radloff, Matt A. age 41, of Anoka. He will be dearly missed by son, William; his parents, Diane and Russ; best friend, Roxanne and her children, Austin and Jordan; William's mother, Katie; grandparents, Brian, Kasey and Kurt; brothers, Gary, Tim and Mike; aunts and uncles, Connie, Barb and Rik, Mike and Sandy, Karen and Ray, and Kenny; nieces, nephews, cousins...

Carol Raye Nelson

Carol Raye Nelson

Sep 9, 2014

Nelson, Carol Raye, age 57, of Anoka. She was an Educator and National Park Ranger. Preceded in death by father, Kenneth. Survived by mother, Laurel Stoeckel; sisters, Kathy (Randy) Kolb and Marlette (Ken) Hoxmeier; nephews and niece, other family and friends. Funeral service Monday 11 AM at Elim Baptist Church, 503 Polk St., Anoka. Visitation one hour prior to service....

Derald E. Anderson

Derald E. Anderson

Sep 9, 2014

Anderson, Derald E. age 84, of Dayton. Preceded in death by his wife, Rosella and daughter, Bonnie. Survived by sons, Daniel (Sheryl), Ronald (Lila), Douglas (Vickey), Michael, and Darrell (Shelley); "his girl," Phyllis Kushinski; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral services Monday, Sept. 15, 11:00 AM at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, 2005 Branch Ave., Anoka. Interment Champlin Cemetery. Visitation 1...

Mary Claire Erickson

Mary Claire Erickson

Sep 9, 2014

Erickson, Mary C. age 69, of Elk River, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Sept. 9, 2014. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, and enjoyed sewing and quilting. Preceded in death by her parents, Clara and Henry Wesley. Survived by her loving husband, Roger; children, Christopher (Michele) Cardinal, Anthony (Paige) Cardinal, and Daniel (Beth) Cardinal; step-children, Brooke...

Diane Lynn Gillispie

Diane Lynn Gillispie

Sep 6, 2014

Gillispie, Diana L. (Carey) 64, of Blaine, passed away peacefully Sept. 6, 2014. She was an amazing mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. Preceded in death by her father, Ralph and sister, Lucy. Survived by children, Tina (Geoff) Howell, Chad (Theresa), and Troy (Erin); grandchildren, Carissa, Frank, Mya, Brady and Cooper; siblings, Roxi (Tom) Koons and Jim Zackary; and...

Priscilla A. Mahlen

Priscilla A. Mahlen

Sep 1, 2014

Mahlen, Priscilla A. age 77, of East Bethel. Preceded in death by her parents, Louis & Helen Rogers; stepbrothers, Mickey and Lawrence, and stepsister, Katherine "Tootie". Survived by children, Mike (RaeAnn) Mahlen, Tom (Cathy) Mahlen, Juli (Curt) Kellerman, Brenda (Roger) Mahlen, Rochelle (Larry) Norberg and Christine Mahlen; 11 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren; siblings, Beverly Rogers, Audrey Perkins, Myron (Jorgine)...

Cheryl Kay Carlson

Cheryl Kay Carlson

Aug 20, 2014

Carlson, Cheryl K. age 56, of St. Louis Park, formerly of Anoka. After a battle with cancer, Cheryl went home to be with the Lord on 8/20/2014. Preceded in death by parents, Harold and Erliss Carlson and brother, Mark. Survived by brother, Kent and many other relatives and friends. A graduate of Wheaton College, Cheryl was a very bright, out-going...

Deborah A. Lindberg

Deborah A. Lindberg

Aug 17, 2014

Lindberg, Deborah A. Age 58, of Andover. Survived by husband, Warren; son, Nick & his partner Nick; sister, Vicki Pearson; other relatives, family and friends. A memorial gathering will be held at the Akin-Riverside Park, 1721 River Ave., Anoka, Saturday, Aug. 23, from 9 AM until 11 AM. Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home 763-421-0220

Alan Gene Lawrence

Alan Gene Lawrence

Aug 14, 2014

Lawrence, Alan G. age 67, of Anoka, passed away Aug. 14, 2014. Preceded in death by his son, John. Survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Diane; son, Timothy; daughter, Cheryl (Rick) Davis, Brandy (Matt Johnson); grandchildren, Tyler, Samantha and Diane; mother, 4 brothers, 5 sisters, 5 aunts, 2 uncles, brother-in-law & sister-in-law, Pete & Barb Peterson; many cousins...

Marian Ann Goebel

Marian Ann Goebel

Aug 14, 2014

Goebel, Marian A. age 85, of Champlin, formerly of Cold Spring, MN. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Rambie and Arnie Simon Survived by loving husband of 62 years, Jerry; children, Michael (Pam), Debbie (Steve) Murray, Joy (Ed) Favorite and John (Chris); grandchildren, Austin, Annaliese, Andrew, Ryan and Brianna; sisters, Leo Van Sloun and Ruth Prill; other family & friends....

Curtis D. Lehrke

Curtis D. Lehrke

Aug 13, 2014

Lehrke, Curtis D. age 71, of Coon Rapids. Preceded in death by his son, Dale; parents Arthur & Virginia and brother, Larry. Survived by daughter, Alana (Mark) Grant and son, Glenn (Colleen) Lehrke; daughter-in-law, Wendee Lehrke; grandchildren, Christopher (Amanda) Grant, Kelley (Kyle) Foss, Stephanie (Matt) Krieger, Derek (Amanda) Lehrke, Jessica, Jacob and Cassidy Lehrke; great-grandchildren, Hailey and Natalie Foss; brothers,...

Donald Atkinson Sage

Donald Atkinson Sage

Aug 11, 2014

Sage, Donald A. age 88, of North Oaks, formerly of Anoka, lost his battle with lung cancer on Aug. 11, 2014. Former owner/ operator of Gabler-Sage Lumber Co. and Sage Cedar Distribution Center. Preceded in death by wife, Joyce; brothers, Tom and Robert. Survived by children, Nancy (Mark) Hendrickson, Lee (Janet) and Ted (Dawn) Sage; grandchildren, Paden, Kristoff, Caleb, Julie,...

Dorothy Virginia Shimek

Dorothy Virginia Shimek

Aug 11, 2014

Shimek, Dorothy, V. age 93 of St. Paul, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Monday, August 11, 2014. She was born Dorothy Virginia Nordstrom in St. Paul, MN on August 19, 1920. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years, Walter; son, William; grandson, Steven Kemp; and great granddaughter, Madilyn McMonigal. Dorothy was a...

Ralph Paul Tender

Ralph Paul Tender

Aug 10, 2014

Tender, Ralph P. age 88, of Anoka. Retired CPA from Tender & Tender. Preceded in death by sister, Lucille Beekman. Survived by loving wife of 68 years, Gladys; children, Paul (Judy) Tender and Janis (James) McArdle; grandchildren, Todd (Robyn) McArdle, Chad (Amy) McArdle, Julie (John) Dehen, Jill (Johnathan) Orrock and Lynn (Michael) McMahon; 12 great-grandchildren; many other family and friends....

Margaret T. Ven Huizen

Margaret T. Ven Huizen

Aug 3, 2014

Ven Huizen, Margaret T. age 96, of Anoka. Preceded in death by her husband, George. Survived by children, Sharon (Joel) Coffman, David and Gregory (Laura); grandsons, David, Steven, Jordan and Nicholas; and great-grandchildren, Chase, Savannah and Ella; sister, Betty Marchildon; nieces and nephews. Funeral services Monday, Aug. 11, 2014 at 11:00 AM at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, 2005 Branch Ave., Anoka....

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