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Daniel Lee Dass
Apr 26, 2014
Dass, Daniel Lee age 65 of Columbia Heights. No services held. Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, Anoka, 763-421-0220.
Donald Lee Beauvais
Apr 26, 2014
Beauvais, Donald Lee age 64 of Fridley. Graveside service Wednesday, May 7, 2014, at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, Anoka, 763-421-0220.
Charles William Leighton, Sr.
Apr 19, 2014
Leighton, Charles W., Sr. age 82, of Andover, formerly of Hutchinson, MN and Gridley, KS. Grew up in Yates Center, KS, married Esther Lillian Mozingo on 5/22/1955 in Gridley, KS, retired Master Sargent with the USAF and TRW Systems. Preceded in death by wife, Lil; brothers, Richard, John and Judd; parents, Vear and Madeline; grandson, John Philipp. Survived by children,...
Walter Alen Robb
Apr 14, 2014
Robb, Walter A. age 62 of St. Francis, passed away 4/14/2014, after a 9 year battle with brain cancer. He was an avid outdoorsman. Preceded in death by parents, Lyle and Martha; brother, LeRoy and Marvin; sister, Sharon Miller. Survived by loving wife of 40 years, Debbie; daughters, Kari Robb, Kim (Dan) Brokl, and Stacie Larson; grandchildren, Katie King, Taylor...
Johnathan Dean Duffy
Apr 13, 2014
Duffy, Johnathan D. age 19, of Coon Rapids, passed away April 13, 2014. He was a loving son, brother, grandson and friend to many. Johnathan enjoyed many outdoor activities. Preceded in death by grandmothers, Rosemarie Klages and Florence Duffy. Survived by mother, Corinna and father, John Duffy; sister, Sara; grandfathers, Dean Klages and Tom Duffy; and many other loving relatives...
Patricia C. "Pat" Olson
Apr 13, 2014
Olson, Patricia C. "Pat" age 76, of Princeton. Survived by loving husband of 57 years, LeRoy; children, Linda (Tom) Dischinger and Steven (Julie) Olson; granddaughters, Heather and Megan Dischinger, and Jillian and Preslie Olson; one great- grandson, Kingston Douglas; nieces and nephews. Funeral services Wednesday, 7 PM with visitation starting at 5 PM at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, 2005 Branch Ave.,...
Dorothy M. Richardson
Apr 12, 2014
Richardson, Dorothy Marie age 97, of Anoka. Preceded in death by husband, Arthur. Survived by sons, Jerry and Jack (Jackie); grandchildren, Jason, Jodi, Chad and Jenny; 13 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Clifford and Betty Richardson. Funeral services Monday, April 21, 11AM at Anoka United Methodist Church, 850 South St., Anoka. Interment Forest Hill Cemetery, Anoka. Visitation 1 hour prior to...
Nicholas Harold Keyes
Apr 10, 2014
Keyes, Nicholas H. age 29, of Andover, passed away 4/10/2014 after his brave, courageous, life-long battle with muscular dystrophy. Preceded in death by grandparents, Harold Keyes, Andrew Clemens and Don Klonne; uncle, Craig Clemens and cousin, Dustin Switalla. Survived by parents, Harold Keyes Jr. and Donna Clemens; sister, Kristine Keyes; grandmothers, Carol Jean Keyes and Dona Klonne; many aunts, uncles,...
Meryle Adelaide Sorteberg
Apr 3, 2014
Sorteberg, Meryle A. age 96, of Princeton, passed away peacefully April 3, 2014. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Preceded in death by her husband, Leland. Survived by children, Barbara (Lee) Cartwright, Jim (Gale); grandchildren, Dave (Dana) Cartwright, Christine (Blaine) Ruggles, Amanda Sorteberg, Kim (Chad) Whaley; great-grandchildren, Emily, Wynter, Autumn & Rylan A Celebration of Life Service...
Barbara M. Hammond
Mar 28, 2014
Hammond, Barbara M. (Aufderhar) age 77 of Coon Rapids. Barbara was a loving wife and mother and a former Chemical Dependency counselor at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids. Preceded in death by daughter, Linda Golden and parents, Wallace and Mabelle Stark. She is survived by husband, Steven and children, Michael (Nelva) Emmons, Sharyl (Bob) Shockman, Nancy Martini, Steven Emmons, Lisa...
Donald L. Gaudreau, Sr.
Mar 25, 2014
Gaudreau, Donald L., Sr. age 94 of Anoka. Don was a WWII Veteran serving in the US Army and was a recipient of 2 Purple Hearts. Survived by children, Debra (Jeff) Skipper, Donald Jr. and Laurie (Todd) Voltin; 8 grandchildren; sister, Donna Leverson; other relatives and friends. Funeral service Saturday 11 AM at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, 2005 Branch Ave, Anoka....
Jean L. Ashe
Mar 25, 2014
Ashe, Jean L. age 80, of Coon Rapids. Preceded in death by husbands, Ardean Urang and David Ashe; son, Mark Urang. Survived by children, Karen (Virgil) Carruthers, Bonnie (David) Thompson, David (Cheryl) Urang and Kevin (Shari) Urang; 11 grandchildren & 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral service Monday, 11 AM at North Heights Lutheran Church - Arden Hills Campus, 1700 W. Hwy 96,...
Sharon Mae Jentz
Mar 21, 2014
Jentz, Sharon M. age 71 of St. Francis passed away peacefully March 21, 2014. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who enjoyed wintering in Florida, road trips and sunflowers. Preceded in death by her sister, Joyce. Survived by her loving husband of 36 years, Jack; children, Jennifer (Mike) Stangret, Deborah Saari; grandchildren, Jacob & Karah Stangret; many other...
John M. Parsons
Mar 19, 2014
Parsons, John Merle of Coon Rapids. John was a faithful servant of the Lord and devoted family man. He passed away from heart complications on March 19 following a lifetime of blessings. John was born in Owatonna to Evelyn and Rod Misgen on March 15, 1929 and was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Jim. John volunteered...
Rosella Ione Kucheska
Mar 19, 2014
Kucheska, Rosella I. age 88, of Champlin. Retired from Hoffman Engineering after 28 years. Preceded in death by husband, John; and brother, LuVern Zilge. Survived by children, John (Sally), Linda (Jerry) Olson, Laurie (Tom) Batters and Tom; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Marlys Hunter; many other family and friends. Funeral service Monday 11:00 AM at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home,...
Richard Albert Bruchmann
Mar 18, 2014
Bruchmann, Richard A. age 62, of Andover, passed away March 18, 2014. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Enjoyed fishing at the cabin and being outdoors. Preceded in death by parents, and sister, Ruth Fox. Survived by loving wife of 39 years, Janet; children, Tim (Kristin) and Sandy; grandchildren, Tyler and Michael; siblings, George, Carl and Cory; many...
Leonard N. Dehn
Mar 14, 2014
Dehn, Leonard N. age 90, of Anoka passed away on March 14, 2014. Born October 13, 1923 into a farm family in Rogers. Survived by Bev, his loving wife of 65 years, three sons, Doug (Catherine), Greg (Kim), Gary (Bev) and one daughter, Cory McArdle Vail. Also survived by eight grandchildren, Joel, Ellie, Elise, Aaron, Jeff, Ryan, Nicole and Chris...
Barbara Geraldine Ogren
Mar 14, 2014
Ogren, Barbara G. age 86, of New Hope. Preceded in death by her husband John; grand- son Jonathan Ogren; brothers Budd, Wes, Bob and Archie Vaughan; and sisters Gen Ellis, Phyl Forsberg and Marlene Pappas. Survived by children Judy (Dean) Seguin, Doug (Bev) Ogren and Rusty Ogren; 11 grandchildren; 17 great- grandchildren; goddaughter Jan Boyle; many other relatives and friends....
Erliss Ivadell Carlson
Mar 11, 2014
Carlson, Erliss I. age 79, of Anoka. After a battle with cancer, Erliss went home to be with the Lord on 3/11/2014. Born and raised near Thief River Falls, she later attended Northwestern College, Mpls where she met her husband Harold Carlson. She was a retired Representative of Prudential. Preceded in death by husband Harold, son Mark, parents Emil and...
Alice C. Packer
Mar 10, 2014
Packer, Alice C. "Grandma Alice" age 95 of Andover. Preceded in death by her husband, Edward; son, Leon; daughter-in-law, Shirley; parents, George and Essie Smith; brothers, Clyde, William, Glenn, and Robert; sisters, Lila, Essie, Elsie, Dora and Mildred. Survived by brother, Ernie Smith; grandchildren, Lee (Debbie) Packer, and Lynne Sonterre; great- grandsons, Jake and Jon Packer, and Jason Sonterre. Funeral...
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