Eleanor Agnes Ghostley
Nov 29, 2024
Eleanor A. "Ellie" Ghostley, age 91 of Anoka, passed away on November 29, 2024. She is preceded in death by her husband, Edwin and infant son, Francis.
She will be greatly missed by her children, Mary Kay (Rick) Wesp, Jeanne Ghostley (Chris Saari), Ed (Kathy) Ghostley; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Ellie grew up in...
Jerre Gail Olson
Nov 26, 2024
Jerre Gail Olson was born in Austin Minnesota on December 25 th , 1938. She died at the age of 85 on November 26 th surrounded by loved ones. She is the wife of Robert Olson, mother to Stephanie (Bill) Seymour, Gretchen (Richard) Lund, John (Lisa) Olson, Steve (Angie) Olson and the grandmother to 12 grandchildren and 9 great...
Hilmar Arden Maenke
Nov 25, 2024
Maenke, Hilmar A. age 91 of Anoka passed away on November 25, 2024. Preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Mildred, parents Reinhard & Hilda, sisters Verna Johnson, Marilyn Martin and Eileen Baker, brothers Willard, Orland, Harold "Butchie" and Dennis. Survived by son David (Karen), daughter Judy (Mark) Lucas, grandchildren Kristen (Glenn) Walker, Ann (Andrew) Schaber, Emily...
Michael Jeffrey Hoel
Nov 19, 2024
.A celebration of life for Mike will be held Saturday, March 15 at 12 noon at Greenhaven Golf Course and Event Center, 2800 Greenhaven Road, Anoka. Luncheon will follow the memorial.
Penny Bott Flick
Nov 17, 2024
Penny was preceded in death by her parents Roderick & Leona (Jorgenson) Bott, brother Roderick, Jr., and sister Genie. She is survived by her husband William "Bill", sons Daniel & Mark, daughter Michele (Karl) Knechtel, 12 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, one great-great granddaughter, and her nephews. Funeral Services Friday, November 22, 2024 at 4 pm at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home,...
Sandra Susan Moore
Nov 17, 2024
Sandra Susan Moore (Solz) of Champlin, was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2024 at the age of 76.
Sandy was born on August 5, 1948 in Minneapolis to her parents, Edward and Bernice Solz. Sandy is survived by her husband of 53 years, Richard Moore; brother, Edward Solz; children,...
Judith Lynn Thompson
Nov 9, 2024
In Loving Memory of Judith Lynn Thompson
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Judi, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Judi faced life's challenges with grace and resilience, never complaining, always putting others first. Her kindness, strength, and quiet endurance touched everyone who knew her.
She is survived by her husband,...
Jack Clifford Gruye
Nov 4, 2024
Gruye, Jack C. age 81 of Ramsey. Preceded in death by parents Clifford & Geneva and brother Donald. Survived by wife Gloria, daughters Gina (Robert) Peterson and Heather Gruye, grandson Dustin Vollmers, nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be held on June 21, 2025 at 12 noon at the Anoka American Legion, 400 West Main Street, Anoka....
Lyle Arthur Anderson
Nov 2, 2024
Lyle Anderson of Ramsey passed away at home on Saturday, Nov 2, 2024 at the age of 79 after battling cancer for many years. He was born in Milaca on Sept 12, 1945. His parents were Reuben and Ella (Hamann) and his two older brothers were Gordan and Roger. In September 1969 he was united in marriage to Jerene...
Marge Ann Nelson
Nov 2, 2024
Marge Ann (Knutson) Nelson (77) died on Saturday night, November 2, after a long battle with Multiple Myeloma cancer.
Marge was predeceased by her parents, Marion Lucille (DeLong) and Ernest Knutson. Marge also lost her brother, Richard Knutson to ALS. Marge was also predeceased from first husband, Peter Irving Collins and second husband Theodore Bruce Nelson. Marge...
Dennis Scott Madison
Nov 1, 2024
Madison, Dennis S. age 81 of Ramsey. Preceded in death by parents Walter & Grace and brothers-in-law Tom Hinds and George Lahr. Survived by wife Anne, daughters Kathy (Jim) Reed and Kimberly (Ivan) John, grandchildren Michael (Holly), Connor, Daniel, Grace and Alex, sister Diane Hinds, nieces & nephews. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 11 am...
Verlyn Sherwood Hovdestad
Oct 29, 2024
Verlyn Sherwood Hovdestad age 74 of Isanti passed away at his home on October 29, 2024. He was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on December 13, 1949 to parents Verlyn & Velma (Mauseth) Hovdestad. Verlyn was preceded in death by his parents and brother Randy. He is survived by his wife Bernice, daughters Karrie (Wade), Lisa (Bob), Kelly...
David Eugene Overbaugh
Oct 28, 2024
Dave Overbaugh, age 86 passed away peacefully at home on October 28, 2024. Dave grew up in Anoka, Minnesota and kept in touch with his group of childhood friends. Dave married his high-school sweetheart (Lila) and they enjoyed 67 years together while raising four children. He started working at Honeywell as an electronics technician after graduating from school and...
Dale G. Johnson
Oct 27, 2024
Dale G. Johnson age 61 of St. Francis, Minnesota died unexpectedly on October 27, 2024 at his home. He was born in St. Paul on May 18, 1963 to Norman and Florence Richardson. Dale loved fishing, hunting, and also had a passion for cooking. Dale was preceded in death by his wife Michele Johnson, parents Norman and Florance Richardson,...
Michael Lance Mettler
Oct 24, 2024
Michael Lance Mettler, age 59, of Anoka, was born on May 19,1965 passed away October 24, 2024.
Michael owned and operated Mettler Construction. He was an electrician, like many members of his family, but his skills didn't end there. Mike was a man of many talents and always took great pride in his work. He was a...
Joyce Elaine O'Hern
Oct 16, 2024
Joyce Elaine Horn was born March 6, 1953 in Wadena, Minnesota to Edgar and Ella Horn. She passed away at Mercy Hospital under hospice care on October 16, 2024. She was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Deer Creek, Minnesota. After graduating from Deer Creek High School in 1971, she attended Wadena Area Vocational Technical Institute graduating...
Pamela Joy Billehus
Oct 16, 2024
Billehus, Pamela J. age 64 of Champlin. It is with profound sadness, we share the passing of Pamela Joy Billehus (neé Nyquist), who left us on October 16, 2024. She was a loving, vibrant, and devoted mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend. With her zest for life and love of celebrating, she made a lasting impression on all who...
Rev. Harold George Wegner
Oct 16, 2024
(The Reverend) Harold George Wegner
Harold was born on a farm in northern Wisconsin on July 31, 1929 to George and Meta Wegner. The farm was two miles from the village of Butternut, a small town of 400 people. He was the oldest of five children.
He always loved the outdoors, and fishing in the...
Thomas Roy Boshart
Oct 15, 2024
Boshart, Thomas R. "Tom" age 70 of Andover. Preceded in death by parents Roy & Doris. Survived by wife Paula, sons Nick (Suzanna) & Tyler, daughter Monica (Edmund), grandchildren Alex & Chloe, brother Tony (Joan) & sister Barb (Michael), nieces & nephews. Visitation Wednesday, October 23, 2024 from 5 PM until 8 PM at Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home, 13817 Jay...
Keith William Daggett
Oct 13, 2024
Keith was preceded in death by his parents Ken & Shirley and brother Don. He is survived by his wife Kim, daughters Kyra & Katelyn, sister Debbie (Tim) Goertzen, nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2024 from 2 pm until 4 pm at the Andover Community Center, 15200 Hanson Boulevard NW,...
