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Patricia C. "Pat" Olson

Patricia C. "Pat" Olson

Apr 13, 2014

Olson, Patricia C. "Pat" age 76, of Princeton. Survived by loving husband of 57 years, LeRoy; children, Linda (Tom) Dischinger and Steven (Julie) Olson; granddaughters, Heather and Megan Dischinger, and Jillian and Preslie Olson; one great- grandson, Kingston Douglas; nieces and nephews. Funeral services Wednesday, 7 PM with visitation starting at 5 PM at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, 2005 Branch Ave.,...

Dorothy M. Richardson

Dorothy M. Richardson

Apr 12, 2014

Richardson, Dorothy Marie age 97, of Anoka. Preceded in death by husband, Arthur. Survived by sons, Jerry and Jack (Jackie); grandchildren, Jason, Jodi, Chad and Jenny; 13 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Clifford and Betty Richardson. Funeral services Monday, April 21, 11AM at Anoka United Methodist Church, 850 South St., Anoka. Interment Forest Hill Cemetery, Anoka. Visitation 1 hour prior to...

Nicholas Harold Keyes

Nicholas Harold Keyes

Apr 10, 2014

Keyes, Nicholas H. age 29, of Andover, passed away 4/10/2014 after his brave, courageous, life-long battle with muscular dystrophy. Preceded in death by grandparents, Harold Keyes, Andrew Clemens and Don Klonne; uncle, Craig Clemens and cousin, Dustin Switalla. Survived by parents, Harold Keyes Jr. and Donna Clemens; sister, Kristine Keyes; grandmothers, Carol Jean Keyes and Dona Klonne; many aunts, uncles,...

Meryle Adelaide Sorteberg

Meryle Adelaide Sorteberg

Apr 3, 2014

Sorteberg, Meryle A. age 96, of Princeton, passed away peacefully April 3, 2014. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Preceded in death by her husband, Leland. Survived by children, Barbara (Lee) Cartwright, Jim (Gale); grandchildren, Dave (Dana) Cartwright, Christine (Blaine) Ruggles, Amanda Sorteberg, Kim (Chad) Whaley; great-grandchildren, Emily, Wynter, Autumn & Rylan A Celebration of Life Service...

Barbara M. Hammond

Barbara M. Hammond

Mar 28, 2014

Hammond, Barbara M. (Aufderhar) age 77 of Coon Rapids. Barbara was a loving wife and mother and a former Chemical Dependency counselor at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids. Preceded in death by daughter, Linda Golden and parents, Wallace and Mabelle Stark. She is survived by husband, Steven and children, Michael (Nelva) Emmons, Sharyl (Bob) Shockman, Nancy Martini, Steven Emmons, Lisa...

Donald L. Gaudreau, Sr.

Donald L. Gaudreau, Sr.

Mar 25, 2014

Gaudreau, Donald L., Sr. age 94 of Anoka. Don was a WWII Veteran serving in the US Army and was a recipient of 2 Purple Hearts. Survived by children, Debra (Jeff) Skipper, Donald Jr. and Laurie (Todd) Voltin; 8 grandchildren; sister, Donna Leverson; other relatives and friends. Funeral service Saturday 11 AM at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, 2005 Branch Ave, Anoka....

Jean L. Ashe

Jean L. Ashe

Mar 25, 2014

Ashe, Jean L. age 80, of Coon Rapids. Preceded in death by husbands, Ardean Urang and David Ashe; son, Mark Urang. Survived by children, Karen (Virgil) Carruthers, Bonnie (David) Thompson, David (Cheryl) Urang and Kevin (Shari) Urang; 11 grandchildren & 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral service Monday, 11 AM at North Heights Lutheran Church - Arden Hills Campus, 1700 W. Hwy 96,...

Sharon Mae Jentz

Sharon Mae Jentz

Mar 21, 2014

Jentz, Sharon M. age 71 of St. Francis passed away peacefully March 21, 2014. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who enjoyed wintering in Florida, road trips and sunflowers. Preceded in death by her sister, Joyce. Survived by her loving husband of 36 years, Jack; children, Jennifer (Mike) Stangret, Deborah Saari; grandchildren, Jacob & Karah Stangret; many other...

John M. Parsons

John M. Parsons

Mar 19, 2014

Parsons, John Merle of Coon Rapids. John was a faithful servant of the Lord and devoted family man. He passed away from heart complications on March 19 following a lifetime of blessings. John was born in Owatonna to Evelyn and Rod Misgen on March 15, 1929 and was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Jim. John volunteered...

Rosella Ione Kucheska

Rosella Ione Kucheska

Mar 19, 2014

Kucheska, Rosella I. age 88, of Champlin. Retired from Hoffman Engineering after 28 years. Preceded in death by husband, John; and brother, LuVern Zilge. Survived by children, John (Sally), Linda (Jerry) Olson, Laurie (Tom) Batters and Tom; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Marlys Hunter; many other family and friends. Funeral service Monday 11:00 AM at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home,...

Richard Albert Bruchmann

Richard Albert Bruchmann

Mar 18, 2014

Bruchmann, Richard A. age 62, of Andover, passed away March 18, 2014. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Enjoyed fishing at the cabin and being outdoors. Preceded in death by parents, and sister, Ruth Fox. Survived by loving wife of 39 years, Janet; children, Tim (Kristin) and Sandy; grandchildren, Tyler and Michael; siblings, George, Carl and Cory; many...

Leonard N. Dehn

Leonard N. Dehn

Mar 14, 2014

Dehn, Leonard N. age 90, of Anoka passed away on March 14, 2014. Born October 13, 1923 into a farm family in Rogers. Survived by Bev, his loving wife of 65 years, three sons, Doug (Catherine), Greg (Kim), Gary (Bev) and one daughter, Cory McArdle Vail. Also survived by eight grandchildren, Joel, Ellie, Elise, Aaron, Jeff, Ryan, Nicole and Chris...

Barbara Geraldine Ogren

Barbara Geraldine Ogren

Mar 14, 2014

Ogren, Barbara G. age 86, of New Hope. Preceded in death by her husband John; grand- son Jonathan Ogren; brothers Budd, Wes, Bob and Archie Vaughan; and sisters Gen Ellis, Phyl Forsberg and Marlene Pappas. Survived by children Judy (Dean) Seguin, Doug (Bev) Ogren and Rusty Ogren; 11 grandchildren; 17 great- grandchildren; goddaughter Jan Boyle; many other relatives and friends....

Erliss Ivadell Carlson

Erliss Ivadell Carlson

Mar 11, 2014

Carlson, Erliss I. age 79, of Anoka. After a battle with cancer, Erliss went home to be with the Lord on 3/11/2014. Born and raised near Thief River Falls, she later attended Northwestern College, Mpls where she met her husband Harold Carlson. She was a retired Representative of Prudential. Preceded in death by husband Harold, son Mark, parents Emil and...

Alice C. Packer

Alice C. Packer

Mar 10, 2014

Packer, Alice C. "Grandma Alice" age 95 of Andover. Preceded in death by her husband, Edward; son, Leon; daughter-in-law, Shirley; parents, George and Essie Smith; brothers, Clyde, William, Glenn, and Robert; sisters, Lila, Essie, Elsie, Dora and Mildred. Survived by brother, Ernie Smith; grandchildren, Lee (Debbie) Packer, and Lynne Sonterre; great- grandsons, Jake and Jon Packer, and Jason Sonterre. Funeral...

Jean Martina Mulvany

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

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

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

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

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...

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