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Delores Margaret Gallagher
Jul 21, 2014
Gallagher, Delores M. age 86, of Cedar, passed away peacefully July 21, 2014. She was a loving mother and grandmother to all, and devoted friend. Preceded in death by husband, Richard; daughter, Peggy; and grandson, Grant. Survived by her children, Rick (Debbie), Kay (Bob) Battista, Nancy (Joe) Wyatt; grandchildren, Grant, Cory, Mark, Brian, Alyssa, Jake; and other relatives and friends....
Wade William Hambleton
Jul 19, 2014
Hambleton, Wade W. age 50 of Oak Grove. Passed away July 19, 2014 in a motorcycle accident. Survived by parents, Dean & Jean Hambleton; brothers, Michael (Debbie), Scott (Bekah), and Craig Hambleton; many nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Funeral service Monday, 11 AM at Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home, 13817 Jay St. NW, Andover. Visitation one hour prior to service. Private...
June M. Bendix
Jul 19, 2014
Bendix, June M. age 88, of Anoka, passed away suddenly Saturday, July 19 at Mercy Hospital. June was a loving mother and grandmother and she was loved by family and many, many friends. She was a lifelong resident of Anoka and a lifelong member of Zion Lutheran Church. June was also a 60 year member of the Anoka American Legion...
James Donavon Peterson
Jul 12, 2014
Peterson, James age 22, of Maple Grove. James had a love for his family and friends, was passionate about singing and playing his guitar, and loved his pets Theo, Kiwi, Nelli and Onion. Survived by mother, Karen Lazarz and father, Donavon Peterson; grandparents, Jerry and Darlene Lazarz, and Beverly Peterson; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Funeral service Tuesday 7...
Dennis James Sonterre
Jul 9, 2014
Sonterre, Dennis James, age 68, of Anoka. Preceded in death by parents, Fred & Dorothy Sonterre; sister, Laverne; and brother, George. Survived by daughter, Donna (Harold) Cooler; grandchildren, Amanda and James; brothers, Gerald, Lester, Ronald, Donald, David (Charlie), and John Sonterre; sisters, Norma and Mary Lou; many other loving family and friends. Funeral service Tuesday, 11 AM at First Baptist...
Carol Irene Novak
Jul 8, 2014
Novak, Carol I. age 59 of Andover, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on July 8, 2014. She was preceded in death by her father, Ernie and brother, Larry. Survived by her husband, Rick; children, Erica (Dan) Dahlin, Stacy (Chad) Lashinski, Amie (Mike) Peterson; grandchildren, Rachel, Amanda, Jenna, Brielle, and Avery; mother, Irene; and many other loving relatives...
Timothy A. Schmaltz
Jul 3, 2014
Schmaltz, Tim A. age 76, of Andover, passed away peacefully July 3, 2014. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, enjoyed gardening and outdoor activities. Preceded in death by his mother, Frances; father, Michael; brother, Clem; sisters, Lucia, Dorothy and Helen. Survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Darlene; children, Mickie (Owen Schwalbe), Teri (Lee) Hill, and Mark;...
Lorene Marie Johnson
Jul 1, 2014
Johnson, Lorene M. "Reene" age 71, of Ramsey, worked at Cornelius Co. for over 30 years. Preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Cleo Martin; grandson, Dustin Sheehy; and sister, Jackie Ernst. Survived by loving husband, Wayne; daughters, Michelle (M. John) Kissel, Gina (Jason) Bridgeman, Denise Adler, and Robin (Donnie) Sheehy; 9 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brother, Vince (Diane) Martin;...
Robert Ward Schachtschneider
Jun 25, 2014
Schachtschneider (Schneider), Robert Ward age 72, of Longville, MN, formerly of Andover/ Anoka, N. Mpls, and Underwood, MN. Died June 25, 2014 in a drowning accident. Bob was the former owner/operator of the Vineyard Restaurant in Anoka. He will always be remembered as a man who lived life to the fullest. Bob loved adventure of any kind: fishing, hunting, sailing,...
Richard W. "Dick" Danielson
Jun 23, 2014
Danielson, Richard W. "Dick" age 81, of St. Francis, MN. Dick was born in Dassel, MN and he passed away early in the morning of June 23rd. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jean (Almgren); parents, Oscar and Ina Danielson; brothers, Virgil, Dale, Donald and Ralph Danielson; sister, Joyce Isakson; and brother-in-law, Marlow Isakson. Survived by children,...
Daniel J. Konold
Jun 18, 2014
Konold, Daniel J. age 55 of Andover. Survived by sons, Adam and Edison Konold; daughter, Diedre (Travis) Kram- beck; grandson, Jack; fiancee, Mary Wardlow; parents, James and Vera Konold; brother, Bruce (Tami) Konold; sister, Caron (Rick) Tweet; nieces and nephews. Graveside service Tuesday 2 PM at Forest Hill Cemetery in Anoka. Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home 763-421-0220
Franklin Delano Rosendahl
Jun 17, 2014
Rosendahl, Franklin D. age 80, of Ham Lake, passed away peacefully June 17, 2014. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He also volun-teered for SOWERS for 15 years and traveled all over the country and also volunteered at Trout Lake Camps. Survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Kathleen; children, Michel, Ross (Sue), Joel (Roxy), Lisa (Greg)...
Ryan J. Trunzo
Jun 15, 2014
Trunzo, Ryan J. age 26, of Andover. Preceded in death by grandfather, Anthony Trunzo and aunt, Gail Skalko. Survived by his parents, Rod (Jill) Trunzo and Paula (Scott) Wagner; sister, Amanda Trunzo, step-brother and stepsister, Ryan and Brittany Herbst; grandparents, Julia Trunzo and Edward & Marian Skalko; numerous uncles, aunts, cousins, other relatives and many friends. Funeral services Friday, 3...
Charlotte Jean Buschow
Jun 15, 2014
Buschow, Charlotte J. age 79, of Champlin. She was born on May 18, 1935 and she passed away June 15, 2014.Preceded in death by daughter, Debra Jean; parents, Glenn and Thea Dahlager; brothers, David and Donald Dahlager. Charlotte will be greatly missed by her husband of 59 years, Rev. Sherman Buschow; children, Daniel (Rachel), Pamela (Ryan) Potts, and Juli (Glen)...
Vaughn William Blesi
Jun 14, 2014
Blesi, Vaughn W. age 51, of Anoka, sailed through 4 1/2 years of pain-free cancer and was promo-ted to Heaven on Satur-day, June 14, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Cynthia; children, Heather and Alexander; father, William Blesi and mother, JoAnne North. He is also survived by brother, Randy (Mary); twin sister Veronica (Gerry) Montag; brother,...
Diana Lynn Borgen
Jun 13, 2014
Borgen, Diana L. age 60 of Princeton, formerly of Coon Rapids. She had worked at Mercy Hospital for over 16 years and then various other locations. Preceded in death by parents, George and Donna Hoffman; siblings, Leslie, Debbie, Gary, Galen, and Denise. Survived by loving husband of 40 years, Ron; children, Bobbie Lynn McNamara (Dana Mueller), Derek (Stacey Turnquist), and...
Betty Jean Cleworth
Jun 11, 2014
Cleworth, Betty J. age 92, of Anoka/Coon Rapids, formerly of Bloomington. Preceded in death by husbands, Robert Dunn and Kenneth Cleworth; parents, Paul and Eleanora Davis; and brother, Robert Davis. Survived by daughters, Sandra (Dennis) Everson, Janice (Donald) Legler and Joyce (James) Halley; grandchildren, Todd, Sheri and Bonnie, Lee, Lori, Catherine and Christian, Tanya and Christine; numerous great-grandchildren; nieces and...
Marlys Helen Olson
Jun 8, 2014
Olson, Marlys H. age 87, of Spring Lake Park. Retired from Electric Machinery after 32 years. Preceded in death by husband, Donald Sr. Survived by children, Katherine (George) Blaise, Donald Jr. (Janet), Shirley (Dale) Buchholz, Linda Lund (Allan Kastanek), and Mary Jo (David) Tincher; 8 grandchildren; many great-grand-children; sister, Bea Ryder; other relatives and close friends. Funeral service Wednesday, 11...
Evelyn M. Johnson
Jun 1, 2014
Johnson, Evelyn M. age 84, of Ramsey. Preceded in death by her husband, Rolland; parents, Paul and Lillian Lindsey; sister, Ellen VanAkeran; and son-in-law, Dan Lindstrom. Survived by son, Harland (AnnMarie) Johnson; daughter, Carolyn Lindstrom; 3 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Funeral services Sunday, June 8, 2014, 2:30 PM at Grace Lutheran Church, 13655 Round Lake Blvd. NW, Andover....
Kristina Ruth Piotrowski
May 31, 2014
Piotrowski (nee Cline), Kristina R. age 40, of Princeton. Preceded in death by brother, Bill. Survived by loving husband, Steve; children, Ryan Cline and Colton Piotrowski; parents, Gerald and Ruth Cline; twin brother, Bernie (Stephanie) Cline; sister, Deb (Paul) Wagner; many other family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial Friday, 12 noon, with reviewal one hour prior at St. Stephen's...
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