Nicolas Patrick Glaza
Apr 13, 2013
Glaza, Nicolas P. age 23, of Coon Rapids, passed away accidentally 4/13/2013 in Florida. Preceded in death by sister, Kristi. Survived by son, Owen; parents, Kathy & Pat Glaza; sister, Amanda; grandparents, Shirley & Bill Montroy, Carol & Dave Glaza; many other family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, 11 AM, with reviewal 1 hour prior at Church of...
Carl R. Manthey
Apr 13, 2013
Manthey, Carl R. age 82, of Bethel, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2013 at the St. Cloud Veteran's Home. Carl retired at the age of 57 from Honeywell after working 35 years. He had worked his way up to a production engineer. He and his beloved wife Joyce drove the Alaskan Highway in a pickup with a camper on...
Irene Dawelle Mcgill
Apr 13, 2013
McGill, Irene D. age 82, of Anoka, passed away April 13, 2013. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great- grandmother, sister and aunt. She enjoyed woodcrafting and painting, and also baking with her grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert; son-in-law, William Dickey; sister, Bernita; and brother, Richard. Survived by daughter, Robin Dickey; grandchildren, Dara, Robert (Gina), Andrew...
Deloris Edna Barton
Apr 12, 2013
Barton, Deloris E. age 88 of Brooklyn Park, passed away April 12, 2013. She was a woman of much love for family and friends whose laughter will be missed. Born on January 8, 1925 in Cokato,MN of dairy farmers Edgar and Edna (Jorgenson)Berg. Deloris was baptized and confirmed at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cokato, MN. She graduated from Cokato...
Paul Peter Sehr
Apr 11, 2013
Sehr, Paul P. age 85, of Bayport, formally of Anoka. Paul\'s zest for life and optimism were evident and contagious to all. His smile and the twinkle in his eyes kept us delighted, while his eagerness to share life made him always looking forward to the next social gathering. Paul was an avid golfer and health nut, enjoyed wildlife, gardening...
Lyle Amos Wirz
Apr 5, 2013
Wirz, Lyle A. age 88 of Anoka, stepped out of this life and into eternal life on April 5th at home, surrounded by his family, after a hard battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Anna Wirz & 2 brothers, Donald and Maurice. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Corrine;...
Mary Ann Price
Apr 3, 2013
MaryAnn (Sly) Price, age 79 of Zimmerman, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 3, 2013, from complications of a stroke. MaryAnn was born August 31, 1933, in Manchester Iowa. She graduated from Manchester High School in 1951. She married the late James Merle Price on May 30, 1951, in Manchester Iowa, and together they raised 5 boys. MaryAnn's main hobbies...
Lorraine Colby
Mar 31, 2013
Colby, Lorraine A. age 88, of Andover. Preceded in death by husband, Alan; parents, Ernest and Ellen Carlson; sister, Erma Fruetel. Survived by son, Dr. Alan (Robin) Colby; daughter, Diane (David) Holm; grandchildren, Matthew and Caroline Colby, and Claire Holm and Heather (Mark) Heinert; great-grandchildren, Adam and Anna Heinert; siblings, Dr. Raymond (Margaret) Carlson, Elaine (Bob) Love, Virginia Pollard and...
Edward John Zirngible
Mar 26, 2013
Zirngible, Edward J. age 73, of Brainerd, formerly of Anoka. Preceded in death by granddaughter, Afton. Survived by loving wife of 52 years, Judy; sons, Jon and James (Michelle); grandson, Logan; sister, Virginia (Carl) Leadens; other family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, 11 AM, at St. Stephen's Catholic Church, 525 Jackson Street, Anoka. Visitation one hour prior to...
Gary Lee Thorson
Mar 21, 2013
Thorson, Gary L. age 70 of St. Francis, passed away peacefully March 21, 2013. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He taught for 35 years in Farmington where he also enjoyed coaching many sports. He was an avid golfer and owned his own golf course in Fosston, MN. Preceded in death by his parents, and his 2 brothers,...
Joshua Daniel Lerom
Mar 18, 2013
Lerom, Joshua D. of Ramsey, MN passed away on March 18 at the age of 26. He was passionate about computers and all forms of technology. He enjoyed spending time at the cabin with his sister and brother tubing and four-wheeling. He will be deeply missed by mother, Sue (Jeff) Reynolds; father, Steve (Kelly) Lerom; sister, Kirsten Lerom; brother, Samuel...
Robert Gene Edberg
Mar 13, 2013
Edberg, Robert G. age 63, of Ramsey. Preceded in death by mother, Margaret. Survived by loving wife, Gayle; children, Erik and Kristin; very special grandson, Hunter; father, Robert; siblings, Tom, Julie Way, Nancy Oostidk, Ron, and Jenny Spinnato; many other relatives & friends. Funeral service Wednesday, 11:00 AM at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, W. Main St. & Branch Ave., Anoka. Visitation...
Verland Gordon Adams
Mar 12, 2013
Adams, Verland G. age 84, of Nowthen, formerly of Brooklyn Center, passed away March 12, 2013. Proudlley served in the Navy during WWII and was a long time employee of Butler Manufacturing in Mpls. Survived by loving wife, Beverly, of 61 years; loving father to children, Kendall (Elaine), Lila (Terry), Paula, LaJeana (Patrick); loving grandfather to 4 grandsons, 7 granddaughters,...
Loren Clair Lovejoy
Mar 10, 2013
Lovejoy Loren, C. age 72 of Anoka entered eternal life March 10, 2013. Preceded in death by his parents, Inez & Clair; sister, Carrie, brother-in-law, Lowell; and son-in-law Lawrence "Lani" Perry. Survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Diane; children, Keith, Lynelle Perry, Alison (Jim) Hellyer; Karen (Steve) Byboth; grandchildren, David, Chantae (Kevin), Kassa, Lani, Kyrie, Lizzy, Blake, Kelsey;...
Helen Louise Spear
Mar 10, 2013
Spear, Helen L. age 78, of Anoka. Preceded in death by husband, Gerald; parents, Conrad and Leillie Harestad. Survived by children, Julie (Gary) Connett, Michael, Christy Spear (Charles Favorite), Kari (Guy) Lindahl and Gary (Sue); 16 grandchildren; 13 great- grandchildren; many other relatives and friends. Funeral service Saturday 11 AM at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, W. Main St. & Branch Ave.,...
Marlin Ray Luft
Mar 8, 2013
Luft, Marlin R. age 72, of Andover, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family March 8, 2013. He was a loving, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He served in the US Navy and retired from truck driving after 20 years. Preceded in death by his parents. Survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Marilyn; children, Steven, Mark, and...
Dale Richard Behnke
Mar 7, 2013
Behnke, Dale R. age 46, of St. Francis. Active in the Sons of the American Legion. Preceded in death by father, Richard. Survived by daughter, Haylee; stepdaughters, Dawn and Amy DeMent; grandson, Gavin; mother, Darlene (Robert) Nelson; siblings, Dennis (Sharon), Debra Quigley, Dianna Weidenaar, David (Sheila) and Denise (Todd) Behnke; loving partner, Rae Brotzel; many nieces, nephews, other relatives &...
Katherine Mae Beckelman
Mar 5, 2013
Beckelman, Katherine Mae, age 61, of Andover. Preceded in death by parents, Chester & Dorothy Kopis; brother, Stan Kopis. Survived by husband, Thomas; children, Sharon (Jim) Kisch, Pamela (Cory) Martin, JoAnne Beckelman, and Michael Beckelman; grandchildren, Nathan, Calvin, and Tiffany Caza, Cassandra Kisch, Gloria, Brittney, Corydon, Dustin, and Tammy Martin, Shaylee and Andrew Kamp; 1 brother. Mass of Christian Burial...
Glen F. Aufderhar
Mar 3, 2013
Aufderhar, Glen F. age 90, of Ramsey. Survived by his wife, Kathleen; sons, Daryl and Kevin (Cynthia); granddaughter, Amy (Patrick) Ward; nieces and nephews. Funeral services Thursday, 11:00 AM at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, 700 Western St., Anoka. Interment Forest Hill Cemetery, Anoka. Visitation 5-8 PM Wednesday at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, 2005 Branch Ave., Anoka and also one hour prior...
Mark Wayne Drangstveit
Mar 2, 2013
Drangstveit, Mark W. age 56 of Andover, passed away March 1, 2013. He will be dearly missed. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, brother-in-law, and son-in-law. He actively participated in his children's sporting events and their education. Survived by his loving wife and best friend of 31 years, Lori; children, Nicole (Nick), Sara, Jacob; parents, Russ and...
