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...
Marian F. Granfield
Feb 27, 2013
Granfield, Marian F. (nee Kovar) age 94, of Anoka. Preceded in death by husband, Maurice "Cy"; parents, John & Mary Kovar; sister, Irene Bennet; brothers, Hank and Jack Kovar. Survived by sister, Joyce Ann Dieckhaus; sister-in-law, Rita Kovar; several nieces & nephews. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, 10:30 AM at St. Stephen's Catholic Church, 525 Jackson St., Anoka. Interment Calvary...
Lester L. Hughes, Jr.
Feb 23, 2013
Hughes, Lester L. Jr. "Les" age 62 of Elk River. Les was a veteran of the United States Air Force and worked at Kottke Bus Service. He was a Master Gardener and enjoyed hunting and reading. Survived by wife, Linda; daughter, Tania (Doug) Kremers; sisters, Janette (Steve) Frank, June (Chris) Skarupa and Becky Kmecik; brothers, Pat (Marcia), Fred, and Jack;...
Fred John Palashewski
Feb 23, 2013
Palashewski, Fred J. age 76 of Andover, passed away February 23, 2013. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grand- father. Preceded in death by siblings, Dorothy Colianni, Margaret Palashewski, Joseph Palashewski; granddaughter, Jamie Baer. Survived by wife, Carol; children, Todd (Kari) and Wade (Shelly); grandchildren, Jessica (Jon), Leila, Kyla, and Lydia; great-grandaughter, Angel; siblings, Leonard (Marlene), Jerome (Darlyne), JoAnn...
Shirley Elizabeth Wanhala
Feb 20, 2013
Wanhala (nee Simms), Shirley E. age 77, of Mpls., passed peacefully Feb. 20th while surrounded by family. Preceded in death by husband, Bob; daughter, Karen; and parents, Louis and Frances Simms. Survived by children, Glen (Sue), Gregg, Gary (Liz), Gayle (Dan) Litchy, Paul (Kim), Dawn McClelland, Bobby (Tonia) and Amy (Bill) Porter; 37 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; sister, Ravella Kastenbauer; many...
Joel Neal Huttner
Feb 19, 2013
Huttner, Joel N. Age 71, of Andover. Memorial servic to be held at a later date. Thurston-Deshaw Funeral Home 763-767-7373
Dorothy J. Johnson
Feb 16, 2013
Johnson, Dorothy J. age 75, of Coon Rapids. Dorothy was born in Ashland, WI on April 4, 1937 and passed away peacefully on Feb. 16, 2013 surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Emma. Survived by her husband of 50 years, Walter; sons, Darrell (Vicki) and Ronnie (Joyce); grandchildren, Ashley, Ryan, Nadine, and Savannah; brother,...
Jerry Orville Olson
Feb 15, 2013
Olson, Gerald O. "Jerry" age 73, of Anoka, passed away Feb. 15, 2013. He had retired from Moorhead Machinery & Boiler Co after 40 years. Preceded in death by his parents, Orville and Violet Olson. Survived by his loving wife, Ruth of 53 years; children, Mary, Warren (Cindy), Debbie (Tony); 10 grandchildren; 5 great- grandchildren; brothers, Roger (Arlyce), Charles (Linda);...
Laura Marie Brandenburg
Feb 15, 2013
Brandenburg, Laura M. age 73, of Cambridge. Preceded in death by husband, Garland; daughter, Denita; father, Fred Messier; parents, Cecil & Eva Hegarty; and brother, Lee Hegarty. Survived by daughter, Denise Brennan; son, Daniel (Becky) Brandenburg; grandson, Connor Brennan; brothers, Gary Hegarty and Frank (Cheryl) Hegarty; nieces and nephews. Funeral services Saturday, March 2, 2013, 11:00 AM at the Anoka...
Micki Tjaden Harris
Feb 12, 2013
Harris, Micki T. age 67, of Ramsey, passed away very peacefully with her husband by her side March 12, 2013 after a 21-year battle with cancer. She cherished her family dearly and will be missed by many. She had an unwavering & contagious positive spirit. Preceded in death by her parents. Survived by her husband of 41 years, Michael; children,...
