Dolores Helen Steinbrecher
Jun 11, 2024
Dolores Helen Steinbrecher of Anoka passed away on June 11, 2024. She was born on October 13, 1922 to Bernard & Helen Schmatz. Preceded in death by husband Eldore in 2011, daughter Carolyn Foss and granddaughter Angela Rae, brother Andrew Schmatz and sister LuVerne Erickson. She is survived by her sons Paul (Sharon), Mark and John (MaryJane), 9 grandchildren,...
Michael Brent Erickson
Jun 10, 2024
Erickson, Michael B. age 59, of East Bethel passed away on June 10, 2024. Michael enjoyed dog agility, golf, water skiing, soccer, watching sports, driving fast cars and, going out with his friends from high school and spending time with his family.
Michael was preceded in death by his brother, Brian; grandparents, Frances and Elverence Erickson, Howard...
Ralph Paul Segerstrom
Jun 8, 2024
Ralph Segerstrom of Grand Rapids, Minnesota (formerly of Blaine) passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 8, 2024, from complications of a heart condition and dementia.
Born on October 9, 1931, in Milaca, Minnesota, Ralph was raised on a farm, where he learned the values of hard work and resilience. He proudly served his country as...
Michele Denise Nicholas
Jun 4, 2024
Michele Nicholas was a loving daughter, wife, mother, sister and friend. She loved with strength and the spirit of fellowship. Those who knew her well describe her as "one of a kind". Her sense of style and humor, her bubbly laugh, positivity and kindness to all, made her an 'original' through and through. Michele completed her journey home to...
Boyd Scott Dufault
Jun 3, 2024
Boyd Scott Dufault, 61 of Coon Rapids, MN passed away on June 3rd, 2024 from unexpected health complications.
In his youth he enjoyed playing basketball and softball. Later in life he spent countless days on the golf course honing his skills. Boyd was a lifelong welder of ~40 years and enjoyed many friendships along the way.
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Lora Grace Hamilton
Jun 2, 2024
Hamilton, Lora Grace (Holasek) age 90 of Ramsey went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at the age of 90 with her loving family by her side.
Lora was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend that will be missed deeply by all who knew her. Lora graduated from Anoka...
Frances Joan Anderson
May 31, 2024
Frances Anderson (affectionately known as Babe), age 94 passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024. She was preceded in death by husband: Elmer Anderson; grandson: Daemian Brockmeyer as well as her parents and siblings. She leaves behind two daughters: Christine Schaefer (Marty) and Pat Brockmeyer (Chuck); grandchildren: Alyssa & Kelli Brockmeyer and Nick Halseth as well as many nieces...
Joann Belle Walters
May 29, 2024
Walters, JoAnn B. age 92 of Anoka passed away peacefully on May 29, 2024. She enjoyed spending time with her family, traveling and gardening. JoAnn was preceded in death by her husband, Thad Walters Sr.; son, Tony; granddaughter, Courtney Winslow; great-grandson, Dylan Ruch. She was survived by children, Ole (Deb) Walters, Barbara Walters; grandchildren, Cara (Mark) Paape, Sarah (Dave)...
Bradley William Schreiber
May 29, 2024
Bradley W. Schreiber (56) of Oak Grove died unexpectedly. Brad was mostly known for his huge smile and friendly disposition. He was a very loving, caring, happy and dedicated person. His heart was so big and he was always concerned about others. He loved to laugh and make others laugh. He will be greatly missed by his family and...
Jane Belle Hansen
May 27, 2024
Jane Belle Hansen, age 80, of Champlin, MN, passed away unexpectedly, leaving her family and friends in deep sorrow. Jane was the beloved wife of Larry Norman Hansen, with whom she shared 61 years together and 55 years of marriage.
Born with a caring heart, Jane dedicated her life to nursing, serving her community for an incredible...
Gordon Eugene Wilkinson
May 25, 2024
Wilkinson, Gordy age 83, of Anoka, MN passed away on Saturday, May 25th, 2024, concluding his 8 year journey with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
Gordy was born March 29, 1941 in Omaha, Nebraska. He grew up in South Minneapolis and attended Roosevelt High School and then the Minneapolis School of Art and Design. He was drafted into the...
Robert George Wilbur
May 24, 2024
Wilbur, Robert "Bob" G. age 76 of Coon Rapids, passed away on May 24, 2024 at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids with his family by his side.
Additionally, many of Bob's close friends were by his side at the time of his passing. Despite battling many extreme health challenges, the last years of his life, he faced...
Thomas George Pearson
May 22, 2024
Pearson, Thomas George Born in Radcliffe, Iowa on June 21,1927; passed away peacefully on May 22, in Mission Viejo, California. Tom was the elder of two sons born to Joella and Chester Pearson. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Jean, his parents, brother Roger, and son-in-law Buz Dahl.
Tom graduated from high school in 1945 and...
Joseph Alois Gahwiler
May 19, 2024
Joseph A. Gahwiler age 84 of Coon Rapids, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on May 19, 2024.
Joe was born on October 13, 1939 to Joseph and Adeline in Monroe, WI. Joe grew up on a dairy farm in Blachardville, WI. He attended Milwaukee School of Engineering. While in Milwaukee he met his...
Merwyn Ray Larsen
May 11, 2024
Larsen, Merwyn R. Age 80 of Andover went to be with the Lord on May 11, 2024 after a valiant battle with lung cancer. He was born on November 3, 1943 in Volga, SD to Orville & Violet Larsen, the oldest boy of nine children. In the mid/late 40's, they moved to Foreston, MN where Mer graduated from Milaca...
Shirley Mae Thoreson
May 11, 2024
Thoreson, Shirley M. age 92 of Mill Pond Gables in Champlin. Shirley was a lifelong member of The Order of the Eastern Star. Preceded in death by husband Carl, parents William & Ruth Whiteside, brothers William & Wayne Whiteside. Survived by children James (Karen) Roberts, Mike Roberts, Ruth (Thomas) Matteson, Sherry Ramin and Julie Hersey, 14 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren,...
James Gilbert Miller
May 9, 2024
Miller, James Gilbert, age 88, born January 10, 1936 of Andover MN passed away peacefully May 9, 2024.
A graduate of Minneapolis South High School and the University of Minnesota, Jimmy worked at State Farm in Mankato followed by a 30 year career with the State of Minnesota. Jimmy served in the US Army.
Preceded...
Vern Brahm Shivnarine
May 9, 2024
Vern B. Shivnarine, age 35, of Brooklyn Park, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 9th, 2024. He was born July 7th, 1988 in Port Mourant, Guyana to Eugine and Mohanie Shivnarine. He is one of many grandchildren to Kesari (Kathleen) Debideen. Dearly loved husband to Lisa and devoted father to Vera and Vince. Warm-hearted sibling to Lalita (Mahesh),...
Thomas Leroy Nielsen
May 9, 2024
Thomas LeRoy Nielsen age 93 of Andover, MN went to be with Jesus on May 9, 2024. He was born on April 1, 1930 in Waupaca, WI to Severt and Nellie Nielsen. He grew up in Wisconsin and met the love of his life after moving to California. Thomas married Pauline on June 20, 1958. They raised two children,...
Gail Anderson
May 5, 2024
Gail grew up on farms in Cedar and Lake Park, Minnesota. It must have been there that she adopted the farmer's "can do" attitudes of independence and determination, which she never lost. She was only 15 when her spinal cord injury happened but she never let her wheelchair define her. She met all challenges head-on and conquered them. After...
