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Theresa M. Arbogast

Theresa M. Arbogast

Jun 13, 2012

Arbogast (Asfeld), Theresa M. age 86, of Minnetonka, went to Heaven on June 13, 2012. She was born Feb. 25, 1926 in Watkins, MN. Preceded in death by her 9 brothers & sisters; mother and father; and beloved husband, Bill. She will be missed by her 4 children, Nancy, Mike, Todd, LeAnn and their spouses; 10 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Mass...

Cathy Lorraine Norton

Cathy Lorraine Norton

Jun 9, 2012

Cathy L. Norton, age 64 of Osakis, formerly of Anoka. Retired 20 year employee of Anoka County. Preceded in death by parents, 3 brothers and 1 sister. Survived by loving husband of 44 years, Dan; children, Todd (Melanie), Tammy (Steve) Berg, and Matthew (Stephanie); 13 grandchildren; brother, Dennis (Jenny) Caouette. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, 11 AM with reviewal starting...

Perry Smith

Perry Smith

Jun 4, 2012

Perry is survived by his parents, David & Helen, his brother, Jim (Robyn), sister, Koreen (Chris) Menon and by his nieces and nephews. Funeral Services Friday, June 8 at 11 a.m. at Nowthen Alliance Church in Nowthen. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

Donald George Layton

Donald George Layton

Jun 2, 2012

Layton, Donald George Age 88, of Coon Rapids, formerly of Melrose, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family on June 2, 2012. Preceded in death by his wife, Germaine; parents, Helen and Emil Stumm; and siblings, Bob and Patricia. Survived by daughters, Jeanne (DuWayne) Mattson, Joan (Randy) Bowsher, Ann Layton (Kel Kobernick), and Elizabeth (Joel) Peterson; grandchildren, Matt (Camille)...

Milfred John Banwart

Milfred John Banwart

Jun 1, 2012

Banwart, Milfred J. Age 88, of Andover. Retired line superintendent with Anoka Electric for 35 years, member of the Anoka Legion, and volunteer driver for the VA. Preceded in death by brothers, Melvin and Merle. Survived by loving wife of 65 years, Lucille; children, Diane Hankes, Dennis (Sherry), Joyce (Ernest) Samuelson, and Richard; 8 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; sisters, Margaret Holms,...

Francisca Delacruz-Lopez

Francisca Delacruz-Lopez

May 30, 2012

De La Cruz-Lopez, Francisca age 62, of Mpls. Survived by children, Gerardo (Maria), Sandra (Erik), Leonel, and Manuel (Anna); 6 grandchildren; siblings, Alberto, Estela, Aurelia, Claudia, Veronica, Juana, Refugio, Rosa, and Consuelo; nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial Mon. 12 Noon at St. Stephen's Catholic Church, 525 Jackson St., Anoka. Visitation 5-8 PM Sunday (TODAY) at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home,...

Arlene Virginia Carlson

Arlene Virginia Carlson

May 26, 2012

Carlson, Arlene V. Age 75, of Andover, passed away May 26, 2012 surrounded by her family. She was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend and neighbor. She was preceded in death by her parents, Katherine and Mark Meier; sister, Delores; and brothers, Robert, Harrison and Mark, Jr. Survived by her husband of 57 years, Richard; children, Rich and his...

Violet E. Frye

Violet E. Frye

May 26, 2012

Violet Elaine Frye, age 85 of Anoka. Preceded in death by daughter, Patricia Ann Frye. Violet was employed by Mpls. Honeywell for 38 years. Remembered by her close friends, Dorothy Wolleat & family, Barb Hoppe & family, Nancy & Jeff Vetruba & family, Kim & Jeff McEwen & family; and many more friends. A special thank you to the compassionate...

Sharon Hagen

Sharon Hagen

May 20, 2012

Hagen, Sharon L. age 74 of Blaine. Preceded in death by husband, LeRoy. Survived by daughters, Jody (Bradley) Rolfe, Shannon (Harold) Harris, and Janelle (Joe) Cotrone; 7 grandchildren, 1 great- grandson; sisters, Dawn Anderson and Diane Campbell; brothers, Kent (Norma) Campbell and Keith Campbell; nieces and nephews. Funeral service Thursday 1 PM at Thurston- Lindberg Funeral Home, 2005 Branch Ave,...

Virginia Carol Miller

Virginia Carol Miller

May 16, 2012

Miller, Virginia C. age 74, of Anoka, passed away May 16, 2012. She was a loving mother to her sons, Bernie (Carolyn), Terry (Joni) and Craig; also survived by 4 brothers & a sister; 7 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. Visitation Sunday 3-7 PM at the church. Funeral service Monday 2 PM, United Methodist Church of...

Richard "Dick" Beese

Richard "Dick" Beese

May 14, 2012

Beese, Richard L. "Dick" age 79 of Champlin, passed away on May 14, 2012, surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Martha Beese; grandson, baby Clem; brother and sister-in-law, Gerald and Murlie Beese; niece, Sandra and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Laddie Kurgan, Lorelie Hartkopf, and Donna and Stan Getchell. Dick is survived by his...

Lorraine A. Hostetler

Lorraine A. Hostetler

May 12, 2012

Hostetler, Lorraine A. Age 84, of Anoka. She was an active member in her community serving as a two term mayor, council member and other civic organizations. Preceded in death by husband, Don; parents, and brother, Dan Bennett. Survived by children, Sandy (Steve) Thorsen, Mike (Condello), Linda (Steve) Sexton, and Lisa (Brian) O'Donnell; grandchildren, David (Angela) Thorsen, Katrina (Tom) Develice,...

Sylvia Carter

Sylvia Carter

May 12, 2012

Carter, Sylvia D. age 91, of Anoka. Sylvia was always busy. Her hobbies included gardening, knitting, crocheting and cooking. She loved to dance and enjoyed the music of both Johnny Cash and Luciano Pavarotti. For many years she enjoyed traveling with her sister Martha Brinda. Sylvia was employed by Hoffman Engineering for 25 years and after retirement volunteered at Mercy...

Rosella Elizabeth Filosi

Rosella Elizabeth Filosi

May 11, 2012

Filosi, Rosella E. age 85, of Anoka, passed away May 11, 2012. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great- grandmother. Preceded in death by parents, Jules and Regina St. Onge of Little Falls, MN. sisters, Irene and Angeline; brothers, Steve and Lloyd. Survived by her 2 children, Frank and Audrey; 6 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and many other relatives and...

Sharon Stoller

Sharon Stoller

May 7, 2012

Stoller, Sharon L. (Bjerke) age 53, of Salem, CT, formerly of Anoka. Survived by husband, William "Bill"; son, Kenneth & his fiancee Sara Prien; parents, Lois & Kenneth Bjerke; brothers, Steven, Bruce (Sherry) and Brian (Tracy); nieces & nephews. Funeral service Tuesday, 11 AM at Zion Lutheran Church, 1601 4th Ave S., Anoka. Interment Seljord Cemetery, rural Clearbrook, MN. Visitation...

John Roland Soderstrom

John Roland Soderstrom

May 3, 2012

John R. Soderstrom, age 94 of S. Mpls. Survived by wife, Doris of 72 years; daughter, Karen (Dave) Haugen; son, Donald (Linda); grandchildren, Dianna Bartels, Lorie (Leon) LeCuyer, John (Becky) Haugen, Paul (Julie) Haugen, Kris (Brian) McLaughlin, and Rick (Deborah) Soderstrom; 11 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren; many other relatives and friends. Funeral service Wednesday 11 AM at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home,...

Norma J. Chounard

Norma J. Chounard

Apr 29, 2012

Chounard, Norma J. age 80, of Anoka. Full notice Sunday. Mass of Christian Burial Monday, May 7, 10:30 AM at St. Stephen's Catholic Church, 525 Jackson St., Anoka. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Anoka. Visitation Sunday 4-7 PM at Thurston- Lindberg Funeral Home, 2005 Branch Ave., Anoka and also one hour prior to Mass at church. Vigil prayers 7 PM Sunday at...

Jeffrey B. Evangelist

Jeffrey B. Evangelist

Apr 29, 2012

Evangelist, Jeffrey B. age 46, of Mounds View. We will all miss Jeffrey's wonderful sense of humor and his kind and caring nature. He brought smiles to our faces and laughter to our hearts. Preceded in death by father, Art. Survived by mother, Dee; siblings, Scott (Cathy), Peggy Trippel, Lisa (Jim) Cowell, Gina (Brian) Estrem and Matthew; nieces, nephews and...

Kenneth Hanson

Kenneth Hanson

Apr 24, 2012

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, April 30 at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Anoka, 1235 Park Street, Anoka. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Sunday at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, 2005 Branch Avenue, Anoka. Burial will be in the Maple Hill Cemetery in Clearbrook, Minnesota.

George Junior Mcknight

George Junior Mcknight

Apr 18, 2012

McKnight, George J. age 89, of Coon Rapids, passed away April 18, 2012. Survived by wife, Nancy; children, Lynda Danielson, Kriste (Ronald) Sjolander, Mona (Jim) Callahan, Diane (Dan) Gingerich, Kenneth (Theresa), Dale (Kate), Mark (Jill) and Lance; 22 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great- grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 11 AM, with visiting time at 10 AM at St. Stephen's...

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