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Jean Martina Mulvany
Mar 9, 2014
Mulvany, Jean M. age 74 of Anoka. Passed away peacefully March 9, 2014. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Preceded in death by her parents, James and Anastacia Hunt; sisters, Shirley Hutchins & Mary Farrier. Survived by children, Chris, Fred, Paula, Jane Goodson, Marty, Tina (Randy) Lietzau; grandchildren, James, BobbiJean, Jason, Isaiah, Tony, Paulette, Dylan, Steve, BradLee; great-grandchildren,...
Alan C. Mevissen
Mar 4, 2014
Mevissen, Alan C. age 40, of Anoka. Preceded in death by father, Merle; and sister, Deborah Edwards. Survived by wife, Carmen; mother, Eileen Mevissen; brothers, John Mevissen and Tom (Shawn) Mevissen; nieces and nephews, Danna, Greg, Garrett and Paige. Memorial Mass Monday 11 AM at St. Stephen's Catholic Church, 525 Jackson St., Anoka. Visitation one hour prior to Mass at...
Phyllis Arlene Root
Mar 3, 2014
Root, Phyllis A. age 69, of Andover, peacefully passed away March 3, 2014. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert. Survived by children, Michael and Keith (Jaline); grandchildren, Joshua, Nicholas, Alexander and Nathan; sister, Audrey Silva; and other loved ones. Visitation will be Thursday from 5-7 PM with funeral service at 7 PM at Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home, 13817 Jay St....
Carl G. Hickman
Feb 28, 2014
Hickman, Carl G. age 99, of Champlin, was born in Mpls and grew up in the "Nordeast" section. After graduating from high school, Carl worked as a musician playing trumpet in a dance band and singing with the Knights of Note quartet. Carl met his wife Dorothy who was also a singer at this time and they married in 1936....
Philip Anthony Paolucci
Feb 26, 2014
Paolucci, Philip Anthony age 54, of Ramsey. Born Jan. 6, 1960 and passed away Feb. 26, 2014 of cancer. Preceded in death by loving wife, Kim in 2009; parents, Edna and Joe Paolucci. Survived by daughters, Nicolene (Dan) and Michelle; brothers, Peter (Sari) and Mike; niece, Stephanie. Phil was a graduate of St. Paul's High School and College. He worked...
Richard "Dick" A. Anderson
Feb 22, 2014
Anderson, Richard A. "Dick" age 62 of Cham- plin, passed away on Feb. 22 2014. Dick was a hard working man full of life. He took pride in working for the 539 Pipefitters Local Union. Dick also enlisted with the MN Army National Guard in 1969. He is preceded in death by his brother, Darryl; his parents, Edward and Joan;...
Dale Duane Lehrke
Feb 21, 2014
Lehrke, Dale D. age 46, of Otsego, suddenly passed away February 21, 2014. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, friend and coach. Dale was born in Coon Rapids, MN. He graduated from Coon Rapids High School. He attended Anoka Technical College and earned a degree in Information Technology. He started his career at Microage and later was...
Ronald Lee Parker
Feb 20, 2014
Parker, Ronald L. age 70, of Champlin. Preceded in death by wife, Jeanette. Survived by son, Donald; grandson, Dustin; many other relatives and friends. Funeral service Thursday, 11 AM at Thurston- Lindberg Funeral Home, West Main St. & Branch Ave., Anoka. Visitation 1 hour prior to service. Private interment Champlin Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred. Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home...
Vernice Emma Odean
Feb 19, 2014
Vernice E. Odean, 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014, at Saint Therese Care Center in New Hope, MN. Vernice was born Oct. 14, 1926, the daughter of Henry and Martha Schroeder on the family farm in New Hope Township, MN. She grew up on the farm and graduated from Minneapolis North High School. She was united in...
Alice G. Casey
Feb 18, 2014
Casey (Peterson), Alice G. age 96, of Anoka, formerly of Circle Pines, passed away on Feb. 18, 2014. She was born on Nov. 29, 1917 to the late Albert and Gertrude Neubauer. She was also preceded in death by her son, Brian. She is survived by her loving husband, Paul; children, Bill, Gail, Pam, Debra and Jacqui. Alice is also...
Wanda Marie Schipper
Feb 17, 2014
Schipper, Wanda M. age 84 of Anoka, passed away peacefully February 17, 2014. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Survived by her daughters, Mary (Jon) Caine of Anoka, Sandra Schipper of Ouray CO; grandchildren, great-grandchildren and brother, Rod Person of Mpls; many other loving relatives and friends. Memorial service will be held Friday, 11 AM at...
Linda M. Seeman
Feb 14, 2014
Seeman, Linda M. age 63, of Coon Rapids, passed away of a broken heart on Valentine's Day to be with her beloved husband Wayne "Poopsie." She is also preceded in death by her parents, Carl & Beverly Webb and nephew, Jason Webb. She is survived by her daughter, Jeannie Seeman and son, Wayne "Buckshot" (Pam) Seeman, Jr..; grandchildren, Jordan, Miranda,...
Lynette Kay Niewald
Feb 13, 2014
Niewald, Lynette K. age 49 of Fridley, peacefully passed away February 13, 2014. She will be deeply missed by her husband of 24 years, John; daughter, Hannah; son, Micah; parents, Joe and LaVonne Rystrom; siblings, Arlen (Andrea) Rystrom, Virgene (Paul) Gavic; many relatives and friends. Memorial service 2 PM Monday, February 17 at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 61 Mississippi Way NE,...
George Earl Sartain
Feb 11, 2014
Sartain, George E. age 67, of Oak Grove. George was owner of Heritage Claim Service in Brooklyn Park and was a long time member of the Majestic Oaks Men's Club. He was also a dedicated member of the Straight Arrow Enduro Riders. Survived by wife, Kathryn; sons, Brian (Kim) Sartain and Kevin Sartain; grandchildren, Victoria, Jacob, Alyson, Isabella & Sophia...
Marion Lucille Knutson
Feb 8, 2014
Knutson, Marion L. (DeLong) age 90, of Oak Grove. She was called home to the Lord Feb. 8, 2014. She was a loving Christian, wife and mother. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Irene; and brother, Earl. Survived by her husband of 70 years, Ernest; children, Eileen (Carl) Paige, Marge (Ted) Nelson, Richard (Melanie) Knutson and Julie (Douglas) Cross; 7...
James "Jim" R. Vail
Feb 6, 2014
Vail, James R. "Jim" age 51, of Coon Rapids. Survived by wife, Jane; sons, Aaron, Daniel and Charlie; mother, Geri Vail; sister, JoAnn Peters; brothers, Robert Greeley and Jeffery Vail; nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial Friday 11 AM at St. Stephen's Catholic Church, 525 Jackson St., Anoka. Visitation Thursday 5-8 PM at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, 2005 Branch Ave.,...
Ronald Orval Eliason
Feb 3, 2014
Eliason, Ronald O. age 69, of Ham Lake. Lifetime member of the Don Hansen VFW in Ham Lake. He was an avid sportsman and also coached youth baseball. Preceded in death by parents, Orval & Hazel; brother, Larry. Survived by wife, Alice; children, Jeff, Sherry (Ken) Beckensten, Joel, Angela, Gerald and Donald; 7 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; sister, Ruth (Harold) Rieber;...
Shirley Ann Berglund
Jan 26, 2014
Berglund, Shirley Ann age 78, of Coon Rapids, MN, was welcomed joyfully into heaven on January 26, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim and is survived by their sons, Chris and Scott (Theresa); grandchildren, Joel, Grady and Karen; and her brother and sisters and their families. Shirley was a loving mother and grandmother and a friend...
Joshua "Josh" J. Lanoue
Jan 22, 2014
Lanoue, Joshua J. "Josh" age 37 of Anoka. Preceded in death by brother, Jason Lanoue; grandmothers, Donna Lanoue and Donna Koehler. Survived by children, Colten & Connor and Payton & Paige; fiancee, Amy Hill; mother and step father, Lori and Perry Flesner; father and step mother, Tim and Norma Lanoue; grandfathers, Leroy Lanoue and Loren Koehler; siblings, Jenny, Stephanie, Jennifer...
Gerald "Jerry" L. Ingman
Jan 21, 2014
Ingman, Gerald L. "Jerry" age 78, of Ramsey. Jerry was a leader in the concrete/paving industry and was co-owner of PCi. Jerry was always optimistic, could laugh at adversity, loved to fix things, was adventurous and had a passion for travel. Preceded in death by wife, Carol "Jeanie"; parents, Oscar and Hulda Ingman; and brother, Richard "Rick" Ingman. Survived by...
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