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...
Janice Ann Mitchell
Jan 20, 2014
Mitchell, Janice Ann (Ringler) age 75 of Anoka, passed away January 20, 2014. Janice will be remembered for her quick wit, unwavering devotion to her family, and ability to make friends with everyone who crossed her path. Her kind heart and twinkling eyes will be deeply missed by all. Janice was preceded in death by her son, Robert; brother, Richard...
Margaret Eleanor Livgard
Jan 20, 2014
Livgard (nee Soderquist), Margaret E. age 98, lifelong resident of Ham Lake. Preceded in death by husband, Charles; siblings, Clifford and Melvin Soderquist, Alice Soderquist Holford. Survived by daughter, Janet (Bill) Nelson; granddaughters, Kristine & Carol Nelson, and Jennifer Dyrdahl; great- granddaughters, Emily and Ana Dyrdahl; many other family and friends. Funeral service Friday 2 PM at Our Saviour's Lutheran...
Timothy "Tim" J. O'Mara
Jan 19, 2014
O'Mara, Timothy J. "Tim" age 67, of Andover. Preceded in death by parents, James and Margaret O'Mara; brothers, Tom, Pat, Dan and Dennis. Survived by loving wife, Barb; devoted father to son, John O'Mara and daughter, Ann (Chris) Anderson; proud Grandpa to Zach, Matt, Austin, Lucas and Karina; brother, Joe O'Mara; nieces, nephews, special cousins, Candy and Cindy. Funeral services...
Leah Louise Dejarlais
Jan 18, 2014
DeJarlais, Leah Louise 69, died Saturday, January 18, 2014, with family by her side. She was residing at Epiphany Pines Independent Living Center at the time of her death. Leah was born January, 6, 1945, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Leo and Margaret DeJarlais. She grew up in Champlin, Minnesota and graduated from Anoka High School. Leah was employed at Menards...
Joel Clifford Anderson
Jan 16, 2014
Anderson, Joel C. age 55 of Oak Grove, passed away Jan. 16, 2014. He was a loving husband, an amazing uncle and a generous friend. He enjoyed traveling and loved going to Twins games. Joel was survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Jae; mother, Lucille; brothers, Michael (Pat), Jerry; sister, Jan Cimperman; mother-in-law, Nicole Glasoe; brother-in-law, Jim (Ann)...
