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James Lee Green
Jan 20, 2025
James L. Green, age 85, of Andover, Minnesota, passed away on January 20, 2025.
Born on April 7, 1939, James Green began life on his family's farm in Tracy, Minnesota. Jim was the second child of the late Wilfrid and Augusta Green, being the younger brother of Leah Chuba, and older brother of Marjorie Pfeifer, Donald Green...
Betty Jane Urban
Jan 20, 2025
Urban, Betty J. age 97 of Anoka. Preceded in death by husband James , grandson Bryan Turnquist and brother Verne Greenlee. Survived by daughter Carol (Ray) Turnquist, sons James (Terry) and John (Shelly), grandchildren  Anna (Joel), James, Lauren and Lexy, step-grandchildren Andy, Matt and Mark and 6 great-grandchildren. Memorial Services Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 11 am at Anoka...
Richard Guy Cooper
Jan 20, 2025
Cooper, Richard G. age 77 of Cedar peacefully passed into eternal life January 20, 2025, surrounded by his family.
He was born in Minneapolis to Guy and Donna Cooper. In 1970 he married Cathy, his high school sweetheart. Rick served in the United States Army from 1970 – 1972 in Vietnam. Rick became an elementary school teacher....
Marian Louise Nyquist
Jan 19, 2025
Nyquist, Marian Louise of Rogers. Born August 7, 1927 and passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, January 19, 2025 at the age of 97. Marian was an avid reader, a creative and talented seamstress and loved to knit and crochet; teaching anyone willing to learn. Spending time with her family was her greatest joy. Preceded in death by husband...
Jacqueline Jean Neilson
Jan 16, 2025
Jacqueline (Jackie) Jean Pennar Neilson
October 31, 1938 - January 16, 2025
Jacqueline Jean Pennar Neilson, age 86, passed away peacefully at The Plaza by Vivie in Anoka on Thursday, January 16, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Fern Pennar, her sister, Terry Pennar Smith, and son, Thomas...
David William Bartz
Jan 13, 2025
Bartz, David W. age 88 of Anoka, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2025. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoyed gardening and loved spending time with his family. David was a US Army Veteran and later worked and retired from Federal Cartridge in 1996. He was preceded in death by his wife, Christine and daughter, Joan Bergherr. Survived by...
Jay Richard Rock
Jan 9, 2025
Jay Richard Rock
June 30, 1960 – January 9, 2025
Jay Richard Rock, age 64, passed away on January 9, 2025 after a long battle with Alzheimers. Born on June 30, 1960, in Anoka, Minnesota, Jay spent his youth in his hometown before embarking on a life full of love, hard work, and adventure.
...Forrest Ronald Wellman
Jan 4, 2025
Forrest Ronald Wellman, age 91, passed away on January 4, 2025, in Coon Rapids, Minnesota surrounded by loved ones. Forrest was born on December 29,1933, to parents Leon and Bernice (Card) Wellman. He spent most of his long life in Anoka County, Minnesota.
Forrest is preceded in death by his parents, his siblings Lloyd, Lorna, and Pearl,...
Gerald William Blumhoefer
Jan 4, 2025
Gerald William Blumhoefer age 80 of Coon Rapids passed away on January 4, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids. He was born in Rush City, Minnesota on February 25, 1944 to George and Genevieve (Jandl) Blumhoefer. Gerald was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings Esther Knapp, Helen Anderson and Ray & Tom Blumhoefer. He is...
Vincent Gerald Ella
Dec 31, 2024
Ella, Vincent Gerald "Vince" age 85 of Minneapolis, passed away on New Year's Eve, Dec. 31, 2024. Preceded in death by parents, Vincent & Mary Ella. Vince is survived by his wife, Katherine Lucille (Lembke) Ella; children, Vincent John (Natasha) Ella, Bonnie Ella (Steven) Johnston, and Mary Katherine Ella (Andrew) Williamson; as well as nine grandchildren, Katherine McKittrick Johnston,...
Severin Anton Wanous
Dec 30, 2024
Severin Anton Wanous (Sev), age 76, of Ramsey, MN, passed away and met Jesus peacefully, surrounded by family, on Monday December 30, 2024, after losing his fight with brain cancer.
Sev was born on September 29, 1948, in Pine City, MN, to Sev and Josephine Wanous. Â He was a loving brother to siblings Darwin Wanous, JoAnn Parvey,...
Michael James Gautschi
Dec 29, 2024
Gautschi, Michael "Mike" J., age 71, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at Stoney River Assisted Living in Ramsey, MN. Michael was born October 12, 1953 in St Paul and graduated in 1971 from Cretin High School in St Paul. Preceded in death by his parents, William J and Helen Blint Gautschi; sister, Catherine and brother, John.
...Deloris Jean Berg
Dec 26, 2024
Deloris Jean Myrvik, affectionately known as Dee or Grandma Dee, was born to Raymond and Alice Myrvik on October 9 th , 1940, in Marshall, Mn. She grew up in Minneota and started her schooling in a one room schoolhouse and graduated from Minneota High School in 1958.
Attending Mankato State College, she met her first husband...
Kari Dawn Brey
Dec 25, 2024
In Loving Memory of Kari Brey February 2nd, 1962 – December 25th, 2024
Sadly, our beloved, Kari (Tuseth) Brey, 62, of Oak Grove, Minnesota, peacefully transitioned on December 25th, 2024 in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family. Kari was born on February 2nd, 1962, in Mankato, Minnesota, to John and Eileen Tuseth. She is...
Lois Teft Robyt
Dec 25, 2024
Lois Teft Robyt, age 89 of Ramsey, Minnesota passed away at the Stoney River Assistant Living in Ramsey, MN on December 25, 2024. Services for Lois will begin with a short visitation at 11 AM with remembrances at 11:30 followed by the interment at Forest Hill Cemetery in Anoka, MN at 12:00 PM.
Funeral Arrangements entrusted to:...
August Edward Grosslein Jr.
Dec 19, 2024
Grosslein, August E. Jr. "Duke" age 99, was born, 5-31-1925 and passed away on 12-19-2024 at the Homestead of Anoka Assisted Living. Care by Allina Hospice, Allina Genevive Senior Care, and Home Instead Senior Care of Andover, 24- Hour In Home Care. Died from Complications of Covid.
Preceded in death by his loving wife of 69 Years,...
Jerry Donald Pelowski
Dec 16, 2024
Jerry Pelowski "The Polock"
Jerry was a man of many passions; his family and close friends meant the world to him. He loved fishing, hunting, flying, and hockey just to name a few. Jerry treasured his retirement on his property in Hinkley, Minnesota, where he enjoyed spending time in the woods taking care of his land. Jerry's...
Robin Rae Wantland
Dec 13, 2024
Robin Rae Wantland age 63 of Cedar passed away on December 13, 2024. She was born in Anoka on September 5, 1961 to Palmer and Lorna (Lemke) Pederson. She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas "Tom", parents Palmer & Lorna, sisters Sandy & Janice and sister-in-law Denise. She is survived by daughter Lisa (Jeremy) Brunes, grandchildren Jasper...
Donald John Buettner
Dec 11, 2024
Buettner, Donald John born August 24, 1931, in St. Cloud, MN. He passed on to meet his heavenly Father on December 11, 2024, quietly and peacefully at home with his family by his side.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Sharon and his children, Sandra (John) Towey, Michael Buettner, Mary (Mark Rockymore) Buettner and...
Keith Richard Hesli
Dec 7, 2024
Keith Hesli lived his entire life in Anoka, Minnesota meeting the love of his life in junior high school, Patricia. They were blessed to be married for 60 wonderful years. Keith was a proud family man, having 3 sons; Terry, Troy and Todd. As the boys grew up Keith introduced them to adventurous activities from snowmobiling to boating and...
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