Maria Erlinda Olson
Oct 30, 2014
Olson, Maria E. "Linda" age 63 of Princeton. Preceded in death by daughter, Christina and brother, Ray. Survived by loving husband, Chuck; children, Bonnie (David) Conroy, Donnie (Gina) Stevens, Ronnie (Carrie) Stevens, Gina (Shayne) Kutzler and Jared (Nicola) Olson; 11 grandchildren; parents, Connie and Joe Torres; brothers, Joey and Steve (Alice) Torres; sisters, Gloria Torres and Yolie Alvino; many other...
Jacob Samuel Baerg
Oct 25, 2014
Baerg, Jacob S. Age 85, of Anoka. Born on a small farm in southern Minnesota Jacob went home to be with his Savior on October 25 after a year-long battle with cancer. Preceded in death by brother Henry and sister Marie. Survived his wife of 54 years, Mildred; brothers, David, Arthur and Paul; sisters Anna and Tilly; sons Robert (Julie)...
Lavonna Claudette Newstrom
Oct 23, 2014
Newstrom, LaVonna C. age 81 of Andover. Preceded in death by husband, Kenneth. Survived by children, Angela (Darrell) Johnson and Joel (Tracy); grandchildren, Shannon and Christopher Johnson, Ashley and Kelsey Newstrom; brother, Douglas Olson; many other relatives and friends. Funeral service Friday 11 AM at Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home, 13817 Jay St NW, Andover. Visitation 1 hour prior to service. Private...
Virginia Maria Ridge
Oct 23, 2014
Ridge, Virginia Maria (Gagnon) of Oak Grove, Minnesota, ageless at 92, departed this life as graciously as she lived on October 23, 2014. Gina had a huge loving heart, sweet smile and bright spirit that embraced everyone she met creating community and fellowship. Gina was an active member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and volunteered her services there until her...
Ralph J. Smithers
Oct 23, 2014
Smithers, Ralph J. age 80, of Ramsey. Preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin & Ruth Smithers; brother, Tom Smithers and sister, Violet Brisson. Survived by wife, Dolores; children, Chris, Nick, Randy (Kim), Dave (Dory) and Cally; 7 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren; sisters, Kathleen Burke, Jane Northfield, Iris Anderson, and Ione Puntsack; nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, Oct....
Kary Ellen Bennett
Oct 23, 2014
Bennett, Kary Ellen, age 78 of Blaine. Born August 26, 1936 in Britton, SD, passed away October 23, 2014, surrounded by her family. Visitation Wednesday, 10/29/2014, from 4-8 pm at the Stacy Smith residence and the graveside service 2:00 PM Thursday, 10/30/2014, at Trondhjem Cemetery in Veblen SD. Preceded in death by her two sons, Eric and Kirk Kolski from...
Earl G. Peterson
Oct 21, 2014
Peterson, Earl Glenn "Pete" of Andover, MN. Born August 7, 1922, died October 21, 2014, at Benedictine Health Center, New Brighton. Preceded in death by parents, Gena & Eddie, brothers, Francis, Lloyd and Milo. Survived by siblings, Bobby, Sally and Irene. Also survived by loving wife, Simmy; daughter, Gale (David) Swenson of Richfield; sons, Gary (Peggy) of Brooklyn Park, Alan...
Judy Lynne Lidtke
Oct 21, 2014
Lidtke, Judy L. Age 73, of Anoka. Preceded in death by son, Robert. Survived by Howard; children, Angie (Dennis) Bussell and Brad (Jenny); grandchildren, Graham and Grant Bussell, Cassie, Cierra, Ally and Megan Lidtke; many other relatives and friends. Memorial service Wednesday, 11 AM at First Congregational UCC of Anoka, 1923 Third Ave. Visitation 1 hour prior to service. In...
Patricia "Pat" R. Montean
Oct 21, 2014
Pat was preceded in death by her son, Michael, parents, Cecil & Isabelle Bolin and sister, Rita. She is survived by her husband, Sam, children, John (Jennifer), Sue and Mark (Ellen), grandchildren, Benjamin, Anders and Archer, nieces and nephews. A private Funeral Service will be held Monday, October 27th with public visitation on Sunday from 5 till 8 p.m. at...
Dale Lenord Hanson
Oct 20, 2014
Hanson, Dale L. "Hard Rock" age 71 of Coon Rapids, passed away suddenly on October 20, 2014. He was a beloved storyteller and friend. Preceded in death by grandson, Matthew. Survived by wife, Donna; children, Gary, Randy (Beth), Lisa (Dan) O'Malley, Kim (John) Mordal; adoring grandchildren, Trisha, Lexi, Bria, Rachel, Joe and Josh; 3 great grandchildren, Mikayla, Isaiah and Aubrie;...
Jason Kenneth Budde
Oct 17, 2014
Budde, Jason K. age 34 of Thief River Falls, formerly of Ramsey. Jason worked at Arctic Cat for 3 years. Preceded in death by grandfathers, Donald Budde and Chester Hetland. Survived by daughter, "Princess" Avery; Jeanne Hodge; parents, Ken and Colleen; sisters, Sherri (John) Myhre, Stacey (Rocky) Wikert, and Stephanie (Alex) Johnson; nieces and nephews, Hayley and Jack Myhre, Zachary...
Eugene Albert Whitaker
Oct 15, 2014
Whitaker, Eugene A. age 74, of Ramsey. Preceded in death by wife, JoAnn; brother, William. Survived by children, Michael (Denise), Geoffrey (Michelle), Christine (Steve) Angle and Kara Whitaker; grandchildren, Ethan, Blake, Steven, John, Nicholas, Jacob, Olivia and Kaitlin; nieces, nephews and friends. Memorial Mass Saturday, 11 AM at St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church, 7101 - 143rd Ave. NW, Ramsey. Visitation...
Eugene Albert Whitaker
Oct 15, 2014
Whitaker, Eugene A. age 74, of Ramsey. Preceded in death by wife, JoAnn; brother, William. Survived by children, Michael (Denise), Geoffrey (Michelle), Christine (Steve) Angle and Kara Whitaker; grandchildren, Ethan, Blake, Steven, John, Nicholas, Jacob, Olivia and Kaitlin; nieces, nephews and friends. Memorial Mass Saturday 11 AM at St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church, 7101 143rd Ave NW, Ramsey. Visitation one...
Caroline R. Schneider
Oct 14, 2014
Schneider, Caroline R. age 68, of St. Francis. Survived by her husband, Marvin; stepsons, Mitchell & Adam; brothers, Kenny (Judy) & Marty; nieces & nephews. Funeral services Monday 11 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church, 3812 239th Ave. NW, St. Francis. Interment West Oak Grove Cemetery. Visitation 1 hour prior to services at the church only. Memorials preferred. Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home...
Merlin Walter Hensch
Oct 12, 2014
Hensch, Merlin W. 82, of Coon Rapids. Retired Comptroller at Aviv Homes. Preceded in death by sister, Ruth. Survived by his loving wife, Donna of 62 years; daughters, Barb (Kevin) Nielsen, Cindy (Keith) Holtz, Becky Allen (Ron Bearden), and Sue (Ray) Zeran; 10 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; sister, Janette Hensch; many other family and friends. Funeral service Wednesday, 2 PM, with...
Robert D. "Bob" Muller
Oct 9, 2014
Muller, Robert D. "Bob" age 76, of Cedar. Preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Velma; and twin brother, Richard. Survived by wife, Martha; sons, Gregory (Denise) and Gary; 4 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; brothers, Raymond (Marge) and Gene; and nieces and nephews. Funeral service Monday 1:30 PM at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, 2005 Branch Ave., Anoka. Visitation one hour prior...
John W. Patchen
Oct 5, 2014
Patchen, John W. age 90, of Anoka. John was born in what is now Andover on Dec. 8, 1923 to George and Margaret (Breyen) Patchen. John married his wife Lucille A. Burke on Nov. 27, 1943. He worked at Our Own Hardware in Mpls until Feb. of 1965. After a short time at Sears as an appliance repair person, John...
Thomas Edward Gay
Oct 4, 2014
Gay, Thomas E. age 84, of Ramsey, formerly of Pine City, passed away peacefully Oct. 4, 2014. He was a kind and loving man who is survived by his wife, Marilyn and children. Funeral service will be held Wed. 11 AM with reviewal one hour prior at Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home, 13817 Jay St. NW, Andover. In lieu of flowers, memorials...
Barbara A. Ives
Oct 2, 2014
Ives, Barbara A. age 71, of Anoka. Survived by son, Jeffrey (Sharise) Ives; twin daughters, Debra (Allan) Carry and Donna (Donald) VanAsch; son, John (Brandi) Ives; grandchildren, Gilbert, Katie, Jake and Ashley; sister, Marie; nieces and nephews. Funeral service Wed., 2:00 PM at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, 2005 Branch Ave., Anoka. Visitation one hour prior to service only. Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home...
Ernest C. Roberg
Sep 30, 2014
Roberg, Ernest C. "Ernie" age 77, of Andover. Ernie served in the US Army and was an avid golfer and former member of the Golden Valley Country Club.Preceded in death by his parents Charles and Josephine, brother Donavon, sister Sharon and grandson Nicholas. Survived by his wife of 53 years Marilyn; sons Ken (Lynn) and Dan (Tina); daughters Lisa (Chris)...
