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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Stanley W. Knoll
Apr 16, 2012
Knoll, Stanley W. age 91, of Andover. Stan was an Anoka County vegetable grower since 1937. Preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, DeLores; and infant son, Lawrence. Survived by children, Judy McSherry, Jim (Jane), Kathy Murray, Jeff (Jeorgette), Robert (Sandy), Jolene (Thomas) Schraufnagel; 18 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; brother, Ed (Sophie); sisters, Frances (Loren) Hentges and Jane Pangburn;...
Jerome John Fischer
Apr 12, 2012
Jerome J. "Jerry" Fischer, age 69 of Elk River. Former UPS driver for 28 years. Preceded in death by father, Raymond, first wife, Suzanne and granddaughter, Alison. Survived by loving wife, Jean; children, Mary (Ron) Weigel, Barb (Kurt) Gonyea, and Jodi (Mark) Zgutowicz; step-sons, Michael (Rachael), Jeffrey (Kathy), and Greg (Michelle) Stuart; grandchildren, Chris, Jeremy, Nate, Drew, Blake, Julia, Alec,...
Rudy Jensen
Apr 11, 2012
Funeral Services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at the St. Francis United Methodist Church in St. Francis with visitation AT THE CHURCH Sunday from 4-7 p.m.
Wallace Frank Turnbull
Apr 3, 2012
Wallace Frank Turnbull, 4/21/1923 - 4/3/2012 Resident of Clearwater, Fl. Wally passed away peacefully in his 88th year and is survived by sons, Timothy (Kris), Mike (Mary Jane) and Scott (Diane); grandsons, Dan and Steven; granddaughters, Emilie, Ericka and Gretchen. Preceded in death by parents, Reid & Elsie; sisters, Margie (Len) Blake, Alice Crouch, Shirley Norden and Beverly Turnbull; nephew,...
