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Clara Alvina Johnson

Clara Alvina Johnson

Nov 4, 2013

Johnson, Clara A. (nee Schwientek) age 96 of Ramsey, formerly of Duluth, entered her eternal life peacefully on 11/4/2013. She was born and raised in Sobieski, MN. Clara was both a homemaker and self employed business woman. She married Helmer in 1939 and was gifted with 4 children. She is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, son...

John R. Sjolander

John R. Sjolander

Nov 3, 2013

Sjolander, John R. age 79, of Anoka. Preceded in death by parents, John and Myrtle Sjolander; brother, Fred Sjolander; and sister, Alice Hamner. Survived by son, Michael (Dawn) Sjolander and daughter, Krista (Todd) Johnson; grandchildren, Megan, Aaron, Kelly, Derek, Nicholas, Amber, Austin, and Tiffany; brother, Melvin (Eileen) Sjolander; former wives, Barbara Stringer and Dianne O'Neil; nieces and nephews. Funeral services...

Elizabeth Ann Bryson

Elizabeth Ann Bryson

Oct 31, 2013

Bryson, Elizabeth Ann, age 50 of Andover, passed away suddenly and peacefully October 31, 2013. She was a loving wife, mother and sister. She put her family first and loved spending time and visiting with family and friends. Elizabeth was a speech language pathologist at Ramsey Elementary. Preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Virginia Marolt. Survived by her...

Lotte Frieda Eide

Lotte Frieda Eide

Oct 31, 2013

Eide, Lotte F. age 89 of Blaine, formerly of Anoka. Survived by daughter, Gloria Boden. Funeral service Monday, 11AM at Zion Lutheran Church, 1601 - 4th Avenue S., Anoka. Visitation 1 hour prior to service. Interment Forest Hill Cemetery. Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home Anoka 763-421-0220.

Robert D. "Bubba" Macglover

Robert D. "Bubba" Macglover

Oct 30, 2013

Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, November 7, 2013 at Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home, 13817 Jay Street, NW, Andover with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will be held at the Constance Cemetery. Robert "Bubba" was preceded in death by his grandparents, Richard & Josephine MacGlover and Arvid & Elsie Stenquist, uncles, Gerald MacGlover and Dan...

Ora Emily Wolff

Ora Emily Wolff

Oct 28, 2013

Wolff (nee Beaudry), Ora E. age 98, of Anoka. Member of the Wolff (nee Beaudry), Ora E. age 98, of Anoka. Member of the Christian Mothers and the Red Hats. Preceded in death by husband, Clarence; sons-in-law, Joseph Stoffel and Robert Klein; daughter-in-law, Ronnalee Wolff; 3 sisters and 3 brothers. Survived by children, Elaine Stoffel, Roger (Theresa), Eugene (Virginia), Mary...

Mary Lou Jean Okerstrom

Mary Lou Jean Okerstrom

Oct 25, 2013

Okerstrom, Mary Lou J. age 73 of St. Francis, suddenly passed away Oct. 25, 2013. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Preceded in death by her parents, Roland and Frances Ferguson; husbands, Lawrence Daml and Victor Okerstrom; 3 brothers and 1 sister. Survived by her life partner, Larry Hammill; children, Larry (Brenda) Daml, Lora Okerstrom, Loretta "Jeannie" (Dave)...

Charles E. Noel, Iii

Charles E. Noel, Iii

Oct 22, 2013

Noel, Charles E., III age 74, of Anoka. Preceded in death by parents, Charles and Margaret Noel; sister, Anita Mutum. Survived by wife, Patricia; son, Stephen; daughter, Angela (Brian) Olson; grandson, Quinton Olson; brother, Richard Noel; sister, Jackie (Bruce) Staples; nieces and nephews. Funeral services Friday 7:00 PM at Thurston- Lindberg Funeral Home, 2005 Branch Ave., Anoka. Interment Grandview Cemetery,...

Joseph Dennis Linn

Joseph Dennis Linn

Oct 20, 2013

Linn, Joseph Dennis age 58, of Andover. Worked at Honeywell for 35 years and was a member of the Teamsters Union Local #1145. He is preceded in death by mother, Diana. Survived by loving wife, Melody; children, Brent, Elaina and Timothy; father, Raymond (June); siblings, Carol (Gary) Lindahl, Susan Wingness, Lori (Bob) Thomas, Jeff, and Leana Linn; many other family...

Beatrice Margaret Ellefson

Beatrice Margaret Ellefson

Oct 17, 2013

Ellefson, Beatrice M. age 104, of New Brighton, formerly of Columbia Heights. Preceded in death by husband, Joseph; daughter, Shirley Jones; brother, Lajoie Bergerson; sisters, Mercedes Swen and Marjorie Swen. Survived by children, Joseph (Jeanne), Karen (Dave) Jones, Margaret (Frank) Madden and Bruce (Linda); 13 grandchildren; 20 great- grandchildren; and 3 great-great- grandchildren; many other relatives and friends. Funeral service...

Denise Faye Washburn

Denise Faye Washburn

Oct 17, 2013

Washburn, Denise F. age 54 of Ramsey, passed away Oct. 17, 2013. Preceded in death by her parents; 3 brothers and 1 sister. Survived by her husband, Rob; siblings, Gene (Mona), Diana (Ron) and Doreen; many other loving family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tue 11 AM with reviewal 1 hour prior at St. Stephen's Catholic...

Bradley John Partyka

Bradley John Partyka

Oct 15, 2013

Partyka, Bradley John age 43 of Fridley. Memorial service Saturday, 3 PM at Pathways Community Church, 6341 - 167th Avenue NW, Ramsey. Visitation 1 hour prior to service. Private interment. Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home Anoka 763-421-0220

Chad M. Aschenbach

Chad M. Aschenbach

Sep 25, 2013

Aschenbach, Chad M. age 40, of Ramsey. Chad was a loving husband and father who passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 25. He loved sports and music, and was devoted to his family. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert & Lucille Aschenbach and Herbert Freeberg. Survived by wife, Julie; children, Ben, Nicholas and Lily; parents, Bill and Denise Aschenbach; sister,...

John Howard Hunter

John Howard Hunter

Sep 23, 2013

Hunter, John H. age 75, of Mounds View, passed away Sept. 23, 2013. Preceded in death by his parents, Maurice & Alice Hunter. Survived by his sister, Dolores Seifert; brother, Ronald (Joyce) Hunter; nieces and nephews. Memorial Service will be held Monday, 11 AM with visitation 1 hour prior at Thurston- Lindberg Funeral Home, 2005 Branch Ave., Anoka. Thurston-Lindberg Funeral...

Laura Kay Pelzl

Laura Kay Pelzl

Sep 19, 2013

Pelzl, Laura K. age 54 of Anoka, passed away Sept. 19, 2013. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, grandmother and aunt. Laura was a long time Anoka resident and owned LK Home Accents. She was an avid Vikings fan who never got to see them win a Super Bowl. Preceded in death by father, Michael; brother, Michael and grandparents....

Armella E. Mckay

Armella E. Mckay

Sep 18, 2013

McKay, Armella E. age 90, of Anoka. Preceded in death by grandson, Charles McKay. Survived by her husband of 68-1/2 years, Jack; children, Jerry (Karen) McKay, Joyce (Jim) Croteau, Tom McKay, Jane (Pete) Dale; grandchildren, Albert, Jacob, Annette, Mark, Michelle, Jon, Joe, Coventry and Jolene; 3 great- grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Memorial Mass Friday, Sept. 27th, 11:00 AM at St....

Clyde Gust Schalo

Clyde Gust Schalo

Sep 18, 2013

Schalo, Clyde G. age 81, of Anoka. He retired from Honeywell after 40 years as a coordinator. Preceded in death by parents, Gustave & Loretta; sister, Beverly Davidson. Survived by children, Vicki Johansen, Larry (Kim), Julie (William) Gulick, Rick, and Lori Schalo; grandchildren, Heather, Crystal, Brandon, Cody, Kelsey, Brittany and Jayden; 5 great-grandchildren; sister, Geraldine Henriksen; special friend, Phyllis Cooper;...

William John Thomas Prescott

William John Thomas Prescott

Sep 16, 2013

Prescott, William J.T. age 74, of Andover. Retired Vice President of Green Bay Packing. Preceded in death by perents, John and Johanna; and sister, Marie Sarah. Survived by loving wife, Nance of 51 years; children, Darren, Blaine, Lance and Doneta (Jim) Johnston; 11 grandchildren; brothers, John (Amy), Bob (Linda) and Tom (Oriene); sisters, Jo Weidenhammer, Janice (John) Culver and Barb...

Curtis "Curt" A. Carlson

Curtis "Curt" A. Carlson

Sep 13, 2013

Carlson, Curtis A. "Curt" age 62, of Coon Rapids. Curt was a Vietnam veteran serving as a helicopter pilot and was a recipient of the Bronze Star with 3 Service Stars. Preceded in death by mother, Dolores. Survived by wife, Denise; father, Gordon; brother, Scott (Renee); sister-in-law & brother- in-law, Beverly & Dennis Whipple; nephew, Matt (Jess) Carlson and niece,...

Robert John Wiggin

Robert John Wiggin

Sep 13, 2013

Robert John Wiggin age 34, of New Brighton, passed away Sept. 13, 2013. Preceeded in death by his grandparents, Mary Ann and Howard Wiggin, Barbara and Erlin Gerjets. Survived by mother, Theresa Hill (Dan Elsberry), Mark (Nancy) Wiggin; step-dad, Clinton Hill; siblings, Howard, Kristie (John) Vohnoutka, Joseph; numerous loving, aunts, uncles, cousins and great-cousins; many other relatives and friends. Memorial...

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