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)...
Susan L. Taber
Jan 10, 2014
Taber, Susan L. (nee Smith) age 64 of Coon Rapids, MN. Preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Ruth Smith. Survived by husband, Harry; brother, Robert (Nancy) Smith; nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday 5-8 PM at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, 2005 Branch Ave, Anoka. Memorials preferred to the Park River Estates Care Center, 9899 Avocet St NW, Coon Rapids, 55433...
Krestin Leigh Datko
Jan 9, 2014
Datko, Krestin L. age 41 of Anoka, passed away Jan. 9, 2014. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. Survived by her children, Charles Datko III, Logan Datko; husband, Charles Datko II; parents, Neil and Shirley Polaski; sisters, Tammy (Mike) Richards, Becky (Tom) Hennessey, Kim (Tim) Olson; nieces and nephews, Chris, Chaston, Chelsea, Amanda, Caitlyn, John, McCrae,...
Loretta Monica Keith
Jan 8, 2014
Keith, Loretta M. age 77 of Andover, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family Jan. 8, 2014. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Preceded in death by her parents, Philip and Magdalena; brother, Douglas. Survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Willis; children, Debra (Gordon) Purcell; Bryan, JoAnn (Eric) Litkey; grandchildren, Jack, Lucy, Henry, Joseph;...
Rosella Bertha Sonsteby
Jan 7, 2014
Sonsteby, Rosella B. (Nordstrom) age 97, of Andover, passed away peacefully at home on 1/7/2014 surrounded by her loving family. She was an accomplished business woman/real estate broker for over 50 years and was owner of Rosella's Realty. Preceded in death by husband, Glenn; daughter, Shirley McDonald; and 9 siblings. Survived by children, Kenneth (June) Nordstrom, Gerald (Judy) Nordstrom, Carol...
Laura M. Schudi
Jan 4, 2014
Schudi, Laura Mae (nee Rush) age 82, of St. Therese Oxbow Lake Care Center in Brooklyn Park, formerly of New Hope. Preceded in death by husbands, John Schudi and Martin Stash. Survived by children, Peggy (Rick) Powley, Sam (Kelly), Dale (Carrie), Dave (Gina) and Amy (Dave) Ausen; 9 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; sister, Marion Graw; nieces and nephews. Funeral service Friday...
Amy Elise Montbriand
Jan 4, 2014
Montbriand, Amy E. age 40, of Ramsey, passed away Jan. 4, 2014. Survived by her parents, Ruth and Dale; siblings, Darcy (Mike) Neubert; nephew, Mitchell; niece, Allie; significant other, Steve Rumpca; special God daughter, Lauren; and many other loving relatives and friends. Memorial service will be held Wed, 11 AM with visitation 1 hr. prior at Family of Christ Lutheran...
Sigrid Marquerite Timmer
Jan 2, 2014
Timmer, Sigrid M. age 73, of Anoka. Preceded in death by husband, Ralph and great-granddaughter, Gracie. Survived by children, Bryan, Wendy (Mike) Delaney and Dale (Tiffany); grandchildren, Richard, Dawn and Sophia; great- grandchildren, Lylli, Vivian and Mickey; many other family and friends. Funeral service Wed., 7 PM, with visitation 2 hours prior at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, W. Main St. &...
Hilda Emelia Larson
Dec 29, 2013
Larson, Hilda E. Age 95, of Anoka. Preceded in death by parents, Judith and Gust Larson; brother, Earl Larson; and nephew, Doug Smith. Survived by sister, Doris Smith; brother, Lloyd (Laurie) Larson; nieces, Diane (Tim) Hayes, Judy (Rock) Sathre, Jennifer (Ben) Reichel and Carol Smith; nephews, Bruce Smith and Jeff Larson; great nieces and nephews, Lee Ra, Jenny, Nikki, Alayna,...
Marie J. Hanson
Dec 28, 2013
Hanson, Marie J. (Brown) (Nee Baty) age 95 of Anoka, formerly of Remer. Preceded in death by husband, James Brown and Emil Hanson; sons, Darold Brown and James Brown Jr.; siblings, Frederick Baty, Velma Hinrichs, Vivian McGillivary, Marvin Baty and Mildred Baty. Survived by sons, Floyd (Susan) Brown, William (Myrtle) Brown, Edward (Diane) Brown and Russ (Trish) Hanson; many grandchildren,...
