Carolyn Ann Slagle
Mar 11, 2015
Slagle, Carolyn A. age 68, of Cedar. Preceded in death by son, Shane and parents, Anton and Frances Baran. Survived by loving husband of 44 years, Larry; daughters, Heidi and Hope Slagle; brothers, Harold (Linda) and LaVern (Gloria) Baran; sister, Darlene Toczek; many other family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial Monday, 11 AM, with reviewal one hour prior at...
Todd Douglas Perry
Mar 9, 2015
Perry, Todd D. age 48, of Oak Grove. He passed away peacefully March 9, 2015 after a short and courageous battle with ALS. He was a devoted husband, father, son and brother. He was born Aug. 29, 1966. He graduated from Irondale High School in 1984 and then graduated with a BS in Business Aviation at the University of ND,...
Sharon Lee Burke
Mar 7, 2015
Burke, Sharon L. age 69 of Oak Grove. Preceded in death by Gene; and brother, Baby James. Survived by children, Jason Burke and Lisa (Michael) McClintock; grandchildren Maxwell, Brooke, Reid, MaKayla and Levi; parents, Harold and Marcy Anderson; siblings, Rose (Greg) Drake, Andy (Freddie) Anderson, Verne (Mary) Anderson and Sonya Anderson; many other family and friends. Funeral service Saturday 11...
Marvel R. Setness
Mar 7, 2015
Setness, Marvel R. age 95 of Andover, formerly of Grand Forks, ND. Preceded in death by her husband, Alford; parents, Palmer and Lena Levin; grandson, Ryan Anderson; brother, Curtis Levin; and sister, Rhoda Bramble. Survived by sons, Stephen (Danielle) of St. Paul, Peter (Dianne) of Ramsey and Daniel (Mary) of Torrington, CT; daughter, Sandra (Ted) Anderson of Lady Lake, FL;...
Audrey Elizabeth Nelson
Mar 1, 2015
Nelson, Audrey E. age 93, of Anoka. Born May 27, 1921 and died at Park River Estates Care Center, Coon Rapids, MN on March 1, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband Harley Nelson; parents Stephen and Esther Finden; Sisters Edris Duscha and Genevieve Mallam and brother Avery Finden. She is survived by her son Gary Nelson (Mary),...
Leo P. Smith
Feb 26, 2015
Smith, Leo P. age 94, of Andover, formerly of Fridley. Leo was born on Feb. 7, 1921 in Webster, SD, the son of Elmer & Nellie (Karrigan) Smith. He graduated from Webster High School and was a Sergeant in the Army Air Corps for 3 1/2 years stationed in the South Pacific. He was united in marriage to Lois Elaine...
Eleanor Louise Otto
Feb 25, 2015
Otto, Eleanor (Elee) L. age 80, of Champlin, MN, entered Heaven's gate on Feb. 25, 2015. Preceded in death by infant son; sister, Delores and brother, Clarence. Survived by husband, Lloyd; son, Lloyd Jr.; daughters, Jackie and Julie; grandchildren, Michael, DJ (Dawn), and Jamie; great-grandchild, Nevaeh; sisters, Shirley (Dean) Clough, Barbara Stevens, Roseanne (Eddie) Gertz and Sharon Roberts; brothers, Richard...
Robert B. "Bob" Johnson
Feb 22, 2015
Johnson, Robert B. "Bob" age 93, of Anoka. Bob was the Anoka City Engineer for 30 years. Preceded in death by his daughter, Sarah; parents, Roy & Ruth Johnson and brother, J. David. Survived by his wife of 63 years, Lenore; children, Doug (Maureen) Johnson, Jane (Jos) Donders and Dick Johnson; grandchildren, Nicole (Andrew) Baltazar, Corinne Johnson, Lydia (Rahul) Goyal,...
Linda Miriam Von Vett
Feb 21, 2015
Linda Miriam (Kumpula) Von Vett was born on February 21, 1916 and died peacefully on February 21, 2015, her 99th birthday. She grew up in Sebeka, Minnesota and graduated from Sebeka H.S. In October of 1940, Linda married Vincent Von Vett and was married for 54 years, until Vince's death in 1994. She was a resident of Blaine and Andover...
Edward Leo Kill
Feb 18, 2015
Kill, Ed L. age 69, of Monticello, passed away peacefully at home Feb. 18, 2015. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He founded Kill's Custom Cabinets in 1975 in St. Michael, MN. Preceded in death by parents, Herb and Irene Kill. Survived by his wife of 42 years, Colleen; children, Stacie (Tony) Paetznick, Katie (CJ) Hunter, Brandon (Charissa)...
Bernerd M. "Bernie" Vevea
Feb 16, 2015
Vevea, Bernerd M. "Bernie" Age 78, of Anoka, died on Feb. 16, 2015. Bernie was born in Anoka, where he lived his entire life. With a rich memory of the community, Bernie was consulted often for validation of historical happenings. He graduated from Anoka High School in 1956. As a decorated athlete he and his best friend Marty Weidenbach were...
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...
