William Robert Wanamaker
Jan 8, 2015
Wanamaker, William R. "Bill" age 88. Born in Milaca, MN. Formerly of Anoka, passed away on 1-8-15. Preceded in death by parents, Frank & Helen; wife, Geraldine (1977), sister, Audrey (age 2) and brother, Frank (2013). Survived by his loving children , Susan (Jackson), Bart (Marge), Bill (Linda), Kathy (Mike), Janet (Nick) & Steve (Robin), all of the Twin Cities;...
Merrywayne Elvig
Jan 8, 2015
Elvig, Merrywayne (Ridge) Passed away Thursday, January 8th. Merrywayne was cherished by her children, Amy (Tim Meyer) son David; grandchil- dren Josh, Libby, Nikki and Erik, a large extended family of nieces, nephews, in-laws and very dear friends. Merrywayne was a strong, kind and respectful woman. Her feisty independence is legendary. Her smile, sense of humor and willingness to listen...
Douglas Wayne Benson
Jan 4, 2015
Benson, Douglas W. age 62, of Lino Lakes. Retired from the Met Council after 34 years. Preceded in death by parents, Marv and Lois. Survived by loving wife, Linnea; children, Alex (Heather), Angela (Travis) Danielson, MarJace (Rachel), Anna (Nick) Farnum and Brandon (Rachel) Trupe; step-sons, Eric (Becky) and Russ (Kerry) Irwin; grandchildren, Wyatt, Hunter, Joey, Avery, Haylee, Noah, Matthew, Logan,...
Sharron Lee Carlson
Jan 2, 2015
Carlson, Sharron L. age 64 of Andover. Survived by husband, Jim; daughter, Tanya Carlson; son, Chad (Tammey) Carlson; grandchildren, Seth and Rachael Carlson; brother, Joe (Kathy) McArdle; nieces and nephews. Private funeral services. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Anoka.
David S. "Dave" Liffrig
Dec 29, 2014
Dave was preceded in death by his father, Joseph. He is survived by his mother, Phyllis Liffrig, daughter, Brooke (Greg) Moore, son, Brandon (Alanna) Liffrig, grandchildren, Maverick & Quinlyn Liffrig, siblings, Jerry (Sandy) Liffrig, his twin sister, Debby Liffrig and Jimmy (Celia) Liffrig, his many cousins and friends. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 1...
William Graham Walker Sr.
Dec 28, 2014
Walker, William G. Sr. age 73 of Ramsey. Bill Sr. was born March 16, 1941 and passed away quietly at his home on December 28th with Sandy DeJarlais at his side. Preceded in death by wife, Karen Jane Walker; parents, Harold and Verna; brother, Harry Jr.; sister, Penelope; Bill Sr. is survived by his sons, Bill Jr. (Tracy), Chris (Kay),...
Barbara Ann Humphreys
Dec 27, 2014
Page-Lafountain-Humphreys, Barbara Ann age 75 of Andover, Born Sept. 24, 1939, she was 1 of 8 children. Barbara was preceded in death by husband, John. Survived by children, Christine (Dan) Smith, Mildred (Mike) Steenerson, Don (Carla) Humphreys, Dotte (Michael) Courtney, Franny (Rich) Clubb; 3 step-children, Linda, Jack, Mark; 18 grandchildren, Dan Jr, Amy, Chelsey, Lizzy, Ashley, Vanessa, Samm, John, Jazmin,...
Kasper James Messer
Dec 25, 2014
Messer, Kasper J. age 83 of Richardton, ND. Passed away December 25, 2014. Preceded in death by his siblings, Delores Hoff, Norman Messer, Clarence Messer, Joann Kopp, Joseph Messer; grandchildren, Chance Messer, Benjamin Stewart, Daniel Nierenhausen. Survived by the mother of his children, Veronica; children, Lucy, Marjean (Bill), John (Pat), Doug (Cindy), Hank (Brooke), Roger, Elaine (David), Mell (Jaci), Dorene,...
Kelly Sue Mcdonald
Dec 16, 2014
McDonald (Juell), Kelly Sue 51, of Anoka, passed away peacefully at her home. Preceded in death by her parents, LeRoy Juell and Joanne Njos; and sister, Diana Kettler. Survived by daughters, Alicia and Brianna McDonald; siblings, Wendy Njos, Matt (Mandy) Njos, Randy (Leisa) Juell, and Dwight (Sandy) Juell; nieces and nephews. Funeral services Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2014 at 7 PM,...
Judy Ann Mcspadden
Dec 14, 2014
McSpadden, Judy A. age 54 of Elk River, passed 12/14/2014 surrounded by family and loved ones. Worked as a Purchasing Agent for the Elk River Municipal Utilities for 28 years. Survived by loving husband Jack of 34 years; children, Kathy and Jake; mother, Ruth Beck; brothers, Ron, Al (Becky), Gary (Deb) and Steve Beck; sister, Renee Bongiovanni; many nieces and...
Wilbert Herbert Leyh
Dec 14, 2014
Leyh, Wilbert H. age 92, of Robbinsdale, born on Nov. 5, 1922 in Bertha MN, passed away on Dec. 14, 2014. Preceded in death by wives, Mildred and Karen; parents, Nora and Herbert Leyh; brothers, Lloyd, Marvin, Norman and Harold; sisters, Kathryn Rommel and Lorraine Reiners. Survived by daughter, Judy Mikolich; son, Wayne (Nancy) Leyh; grandchildren, Chad (Amy) Hoseth and...
Richard "Rick" Lloyd Lundin
Dec 13, 2014
Lundin, Richard L. "Rick" age 62 of Champlin, passed away Dec. 13, 2014. He was a loved brother, friend and special uncle. He worked for Hennepin County for over 30 years and enjoyed watching baseball, both the Twins and the St. Paul Saints. Preceded in death by parents, Marie and Chester Lundin. Survived by special friend, Barb Gassier; brothers, James...
Rosalie J. "Rose" Heck
Dec 7, 2014
Heck, Rosalie J. "Rose" age 77, of Anoka. Preceded in death by her parents, Mike and Bess Burton. Survived by husband, Warren; children, Jeff (Janet), Greg, and Kate (Dan) Megears; grandchildren, Becky Douras, Joe Heck, Mandy Seaman, Dani, Drew and Pete Megears; great-grandchildren, Wyatt, Alex, Kelan, Aubrey and Caleb; siblings, Joyce Green, Lois Shelley and Dan (Donna) Burton; nieces and...
Lois Darlene Baker
Dec 2, 2014
Baker, Lois D. age 84, of Columbia Heights. Preceded in death by her husband, Ray; daughters, Kathleen Coldren and Bonnie Swanson; sister, Patricia "Jean" Johan-son. Survived by grandchildren, Todd (Kristi) Olson, Tiffany Flak, and Aaron Swanson; great-grand-children, Lyndsey, Madelyn and Erica Olson, Randy and Danielle Frazee; great-great-granddaughter, McKenna; sister, Carol Johnson; many other family and friends. Funeral service Monday 11...
Margaret Ovidia Haugen
Dec 1, 2014
Haugen, Margaret O. age 96, of Anoka. Faithful employee at Ehlers Evangelical Church in N. Mpls and Dayton Corporation. Survived by brother, Wesley Haugen; cousin, Lorraine Quie; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by brothers, Lewald, Erling and Oscar Haugen; sister, Eleanor Bjelkevig. Funeral service Friday 11:00 AM at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, 2005 Branch Ave., Anoka. Visitation one hour prior...
Lloyd G. Williams
Nov 30, 2014
Williams, Lloyd G. age 88, of Oak Grove. Preceded in death by son Steven Williams; daughter Laurie Frisby; parents Robert and Anna Williams; sister Edith Timmons; and brothers Harold and Allen Williams. Survived by his beloved wife of 57 years Sylvia; children Bonnie (Jim) Gibbs, Greg (Carla Thomsen) Anderson, Kay (August) Elletson, Susie (Lonnie Ferguson) Adams, and Cindy (Doug) Rogers;...
Wendell Bruce Tice
Nov 28, 2014
Tice, Wendell B. Age 70, of Elk River. He is a retired Coon Rapids Middle School teacher. Preceded in death by parents, Dana and Ann. Survived by loving wife of 46 years, Marilyn; sons, Brian (Natasha), Kevin (Ida), and Aaron (Paula); grandchildren, Beatrice, Sophie, Clara, Jack, Patrick, Audrey, Megan, Maneka, and Talsi; siblings, Victor, Karen (Mark) Thielen; many other family...
Charles John Groebner
Nov 27, 2014
Groebner, Charles J. Jr. "Chuck", age 56, of Ramsey. Chuck was a devoted man who loved his family and cherished all the times they had spent together. He was very proud of his sons and the men they have become. One of his favorite pastimes was pheasant hunting trips with his boys and brothers. Chuck was blessed with two grandsons,...
Bernice Elizabeth Quast
Nov 24, 2014
Quast, Bernice E. age 88 of Anoka, passed away peacefully Nov. 24, 2014. Precede d in death by husband, Ronald, 4 brothers and 1 sister. Survived by son, David; daughter, Diane; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Therese Fasching; many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial Monday, 11 AM at St. Stephen's Catholic Church, 525 Jackson St, Anoka. Visitation...
Christina Ann Mulvany
Nov 23, 2014
Mulvany, Christina A. age 56 of Braham, passed away November 23, 2014. She is preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Jean Mulvany. She is survived by her significant other, Wayne Chelin; children, James Smith and Bobbi Jean Jacobson; grandchildren, Karlina Jacobson, Breanna Guillory, MaKayla Smith; siblings, Fred Mulvany, Paula Mulvany, Jane Goodson, Tina (Randy) Lietzau, Marty Mulvany; nieces...
