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David John Jeffrey

David John Jeffrey

May 28, 2014

Jeffrey, David John age 49, of Ramsey, MN, passed away 4:53 am on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 from pancreatic cancer. He was surrounded by the love of his family. David was born August 31, 1964 in St. Paul, Minnesota to John and Olivia Jeffrey. He grew up with siblings, Julie (Jeffrey) Peacock and Max (Matthew) Jeffrey. He graduated from Albert...

Helen Frances Skinner

Helen Frances Skinner

May 26, 2014

Skinner, Helen F. Of Anoka. Born 11/11/11, passed away peacefully 5/26/14 at age 102. She was a wonderful, loving mother. Preceded in death by her husband, Dick; and son, John. Survived by children, Bev (Jerry) Bach, Barb (Tom) Hesli, Bill Skinner, Bob (Rita) Skinner, Judy (Skip) Albertson; 17 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, 11...

Aubrey Dean Wittwer

Aubrey Dean Wittwer

May 25, 2014

Wittwer, Aubrey D. "Bud" age 82, of Champlin. Bud was a U.S. Marine serving in the Korean War and was a recipient of the Purple Heart. He was a founding member of the Metro Marines. Preceded in death by his parents, Lewis and Augusta Wittwer; brother, Alton; and an infant sister. Survived by loving wife of 61 years, Emily "Em";...

Doris Marie Tadych

Doris Marie Tadych

May 23, 2014

Tadych, Doris M. age 68 of Coon Rapids, was suddenly taken from us May 23, 2014. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sibling and friend and she enjoyed volunteering, golfing, traveling and reading. Preceded in death by parents, Ed and Josephine Herges. Survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Denis; children, Craig (Susan), Carrie (Jim) Hickey, Tony; grandchildren,...

Doris Marie Tadych

Doris Marie Tadych

May 23, 2014

Tadych, Doris M. age 68 of Coon Rapids, was suddenly taken from us May 23, 2014. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sibling and friend and she enjoyed volunteering, golfing, traveling and reading. Preceded in death by parents, Ed and Josephine Herges. Survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Denis; children, Craig (Susan), Carrie (Jim) Hickey, Tony; grandchildren,...

Joyce M. Blesi

Joyce M. Blesi

May 19, 2014

Blesi, Joyce M. age 87, of Dayton, formerly of Osseo. Preceded in death by husband, William "Bill"; her parents; a granddaughter; and 2 brothers. Survived by daughters, Marilyn (Terry) Kreiling, Debbie (Norris) Steinke, Dawn (Gerry) VanLith and Robin (Russell) Smith; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-granddaughters; brother, Dave (Virginia) Lavrenz; nieces and nephews. Funeral services Friday 10 AM at Thurston-Lindberg...

Michelle Kay Carty

Michelle Kay Carty

May 10, 2014

Carty, Michelle K. age 60 of Anoka, passed away May 10, 2014. She graduated from Northwestern College and was a long time employee at Honeywell. Survived by brother, Steve (Kathy) Carty; sister-in-law, Judy Carty; nieces and nephews, Angel, Tim, Shannon and Patrick; great nieces and nephews, Prestin, Paytin, Cole and Paige; best friends, Barb and Molly; many other loving relatives...

Doris Fay Johnson

Doris Fay Johnson

May 9, 2014

Doris Fay Johnson, age 94, of Andover. Preceded in death by husband, Leonard; son, Bill; grandson, Brad (Sheryl); granddaughter, Nancy Johnson and great-granddaughter, Brianna. Survived by children, Len (Cathy), Carol (Jerry) Windschitl, and David (Judy); daughter-in-law, Norma Johnson; 14 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; sister, Betty Bennett and brother, Gordon Robbins; many other family and friends. Funeral service 2 PM...

Jessie Deette Murray

Jessie Deette Murray

May 9, 2014

Murray (Lahren), Jessie D. age 101, of Anoka, MN, formerly of Wahpeton, ND. Jessie was born Sept. 27, 1912 in Breckenridge, MN. to Hans and Jessie (McDonald) Siewerdsen. She attended Breckenridge High School, graduating in the class of 1930 and attended two years at the North Dakota State School of Science in the Secretarial Department. She was a member of...

Angela "Angie" N. Foster

Angela "Angie" N. Foster

May 6, 2014

Foster, Angela N. age 35, of Zimmerman. Angie was a caring person who touched many hearts and she loved her children very much. Preceded in death by her grandfather, Walter Jones. Survived by children, Taylor, Ethan and Noah, and their father, Ryan; parents, Deb (Chris) Peters, John Jones and Timothy Johnson; grandparents, Geraldine Jones, Gary and Bonnie Gliniany and Priscilla...

Arvid Lee Hjelm

Arvid Lee Hjelm

May 5, 2014

Hjelm, Arvid L. age 66, of Ramsey, passed away peacefully May 5, 2014. Preceded in death by parents, Norman and Sylvia Hjelm; brother, Jim Roiland; sister, Doddy Larson; sister,Judy (Hjelm) Straseske. Survived by wife, Mary; daughter, Heather (Nate) Tiedeman; son, Matthew; 3 grandchildren, Cole, Drew and Quinn; siblings, Tom (Darlene) Backlund, Doris Carter, Lois (Doug) Backlund, Babe (Ron) Jacobson, Sonny...

Donna Jean Holmes

Donna Jean Holmes

May 2, 2014

Holmes, Donna J. age 82, of Anoka. Preceded in death by parents, Paul & Julia Knaak; 5 siblings. Survived by loving husband of 62 years, Russ; children, Jon (Kathy), David (Lanelle), Nick (Jennifer) and Jeanne (Mark) Roeder; 7 grandchildren, 1 great-grandson, many other family and friends. Funeral service 7 PM Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, W. Main...

Doris I. Vineyard

Doris I. Vineyard

Apr 30, 2014

Vineyard, Doris I. age 90, of Coon Rapids. Doris was a beloved mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Arthur Martinson and Frank Vineyard; parents, Wilmer & Frances McDaniel; brothers, Bruce and Wilmer McDaniel; sister, Marion Balster; granddaughter, Theresa Martinson and nephew, John McDaniel. Survived by daughters, Karen Dotseth and Kathy Bednar; sons, Karl Martinson and...

Gregorio "Greg" E. Crego

Gregorio "Greg" E. Crego

Apr 28, 2014

Crego, Gregorio E. "Greg" age 68 of Malmo, formerly of Anoka. Survived by wife, Terry; children, Tony, Andy, Beth (Andrew) Farnam, and Teresa Crego; grandchildren, Madison, Audrey, Noah, Maya, Joey, and Corum; sister, Maria Nelson; sisters- in-law, Becky Sandelands, Sharon Stover, Mary Beth Ward, Myrna Ward, Judy Ward and Ingrid Ward; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service Friday 11 AM...

Gabriella Daylynn Rose Rodriguez

Gabriella Daylynn Rose Rodriguez

Apr 27, 2014

Rodriguez, Gabriella Daylynn Rose, of Blaine.  Born 12/2/2013 in Mpls. and passed away 4/27/2014 at her home.  She is survived by parents, Amy DeMent and Joshua Rodriguez; siblings, Gavin Pritzl, Josandra Rodriguez, and Jasmine Moy; grandparents, Jeri Hickey, Denny Lindboe, Samuel Rodriguez, and Martha Ortiz; favorite aunts, Haylee Behnke and Dawn DeMent; many other family and friends.  Funeral service Thursday,...

Daniel Lee Dass

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

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.

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

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

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...

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