Betty Crapser
Nov 11, 2012
A Memorial Gathering will be held for Betty Crapser age 81 of the Milaca-Princeton area at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 14501 Nowthen Boulevard, Ramsey, MN from Noon until 4 p.m. on Thursday, November 15, 2012. She passed away on November 11, 2012 at the Elim Home in Milaca.
William Reynolds
Nov 8, 2012
Reynolds, William J. age 91 of Brooklyn Park, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 8, 2012. Preceded in death by son, Victor, parents, John and Louise Reynolds; step father, Eric Jacobson; sister, Alma and brother, Leo. Survived by his wife of 70 years, Violet; children, Vernon (Sue), Leslie, William (Lucinda), and Sharon (Scott) Knutson; 12 grandchildren; 15...
Elvera Mary Fenna
Nov 8, 2012
Fenna, Elvera M. age 88 of Coon Rapids, passed away Nov. 8, 2012. Preceded in death by husband, Norman; grandson, Troy Christensen; son- in-law, John Christensen; 3 brothers, and 1 sister. Survived by children, Jerome (Betty) Fenna, Clarice Christensen, Nancy "Gaia" Fenna, Cheryl (Florian Jr.) Chmielewski; 8 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; brother, Milton (Lorraine) Moren; other relatives and friends. Mass of...
Christina Virginia White
Nov 1, 2012
White, Christina Virginia (nee Cooper) age 92, of Anoka. Christina was born Dec. 20, 1919 to Anthony and Catherine Cooper of Springfield, IL. In Springfield she attended St. Peter & Paul School, class of '33, Lamphier High School, class of '37 where she was the first graduate of that school, and St. John's College of Nursing, class of 1945. Later...
Loren Dean Lund
Oct 31, 2012
Lund, Loren D. age 68 of Isle, MN, formerly of Andover. Preceded in death by 1 brother. Survived by loving wife of 48 years, Mary Ann; beloved daughter, Michelle (Jeff) Price; the apple of his eye, grandson Austin; 2 brothers and 5 sisters; many other relatives and friends. Dad loved to laugh, loved fishing, hunting, and building and rebuilding anything...
Robert George Slinkman Sr.
Oct 29, 2012
Slinkman, Robert G., Sr. age 74, of Andover, passed away Oct. 29, 2012 at Golden Living Center Twin Rivers of Anoka. He was a devoted husband to Carol for 54 years; loving father and grandfather "Papa". Preceded in death by parents, John and Etta; and brother, John. Survived by wife, Carol; children, Robert Jr. (Debbie), Nancy (Gregg) Valentine, Debbie Scott;...
Robert George Slinkman Sr.
Oct 29, 2012
Slinkman, Robert G., Sr. age 74, of Andover, passed away Oct. 29, 2012 at Golden Living Center Twin Rivers of Anoka. He was a devoted husband to Carol for 54 years; loving father and grandfather "Papa". Preceded in death by parents, John and Etta; and brother, John. Survived by wife, Carol; children, Robert Jr. (Debbie), Nancy (Gregg) Valentine, Debbie Scott;...
Jean W. Pearson
Oct 27, 2012
Pearson, Jean W. age 82 of Anoka. Following a courageous battle with multiple health issues, she passed into Paradise after a few peaceful days at home on October 27, 2012. She was born on July 16, 1930 in Whittier, CA. Preceded in death by parents, Spencer and Estelle (nee Nuffer) Williams. Survived by husband of 53 years, Tom; son, Bob;...
Florine Koning
Oct 25, 2012
Koning, Florine age 63, of Champlin (nee Pohlmeier). Preceded in death by a baby girl. Survived by husband, Tom; children, Brent (Sybil) Koning, Laura (Chris) Jordan, Sheri (Steve) Frank; grandchildren, Nicholas and Charlotte Koning, Sophia and Robert Jordan, Grace and Elijah Frank; 4 sisters, 1 brother, nieces & nephews. Funeral service Tuesday, 11 AM at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, 2005 Branch...
Marilyn Louise Dryden
Oct 24, 2012
Dryden, Marilyn L. age 83, of Anoka. Preceded in death by brother, Vern Emmans. Survived by loving husband of 61 years, Ervin; children, Lynda (Tom) Holker, Peggy (Jerry) Drum and Randy (Deb); grandchildren, Jamie, Justin, Jason (Stephanie) and Nicole; great-grandchildren, Dru, Devon, Cole and Kallie; sister, Cheryl Baumgart. Funeral service Friday, 11 AM at Anoka United Methodist Church, 850 South...
Thad Walters
Oct 24, 2012
Walters, Thad C. age 84, of St. Francis, formerly of Isle. Preceded in death by parents, Guy and Eunice; brothers, Sonny and Stephen; and sister, Doris Taylor. Survived by wife, JoAnn; sons, Ole (Deb) and Tony; daughter, Barb (Al Smith) Walters; 5 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; brother, Nathan (Carol) Walters; sister, Mary (Dick Gripp) Englund; nieces and nephews....
Wayne Robert Ensrud
Oct 23, 2012
Ensrud, Wayne R. age 65, of Anoka. Preceded in death by parents, Olaf and Judith; and sister, Emily. Survived by loving wife of 36 years, Diane; children, Joshua (Abbie), Jamie Reeder and Jordan (Angela); granddaughters, Alexandra, Ainsley and Blair; siblings, Phyllis (Bill) Sipe, Becky (Trevor) Hurley, Wes (Shelly), Debbie Miller and Pammie (Bob) Bruley; many other relatives and friends. Funeral...
Barbara Ruth Vietor
Oct 23, 2012
Vietor, Barbara Ruth age 70, of Ham Lake, passed away October 23,2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a tremendous mother, grandmother, friend and Christian role model. She lived each day for the Lord with Joy and laughter. Survived by children, Michael (Rachel) and Kari (Pete) Oberlander; grandchildren, Ashley, Michael and John Vietor, Josh and Ellie Oberlander; siblings,...
William "Billy" Brown
Oct 22, 2012
Brown, William A., Jr. "Billy" age 70, of Coon Rapids. Billy was an avid golfer. He loved life, music and his family, especially his grandchildren and pets. He was the world's greatest air guitarist. Preceded in death by parents, William and Clara Brown. Survived by children, Scott, Chris (Natalie) and Dana (Rex) Deutsch; grandchildren, Leo and Eli Brown, and Ella...
James Leo Johansen
Oct 11, 2012
Johansen, James L. age 75, of Anoka. Former owner/operator of Johansen Bus Service. Preceded in death by parents, John & Ethel; sister, Donna. Survived by loving wife of 48 years, Janis; daughters, Karin (Ty) Brunn and Lezley Johansen; grandchildren, Kendra, Nolan and Ian Brunn; brother, Stephen (Carolyn); many other relatives and friends. Funeral service Tuesday, 11 AM at Zion Lutheran...
Kelly Asmus Grover
Oct 8, 2012
Grover, Kelly A. age 47, of Nowthen, left us Oct. 8, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. Her last moments were happily spent in the arms of her husband, Kirk and faithful dog, Jazz. Preceded in death by parents, Duke and Jean Asmus; and father-in-law, John Grover. Survived by her husband, Kirk; children, Ashlee (Jason) Kolles and Dustin Grover;...
Frank Sud
Oct 8, 2012
Sud, Frank S. age 44, of Andover. Preceded in death by sister, Michelle Roed and grand- father, Frank Krob. Survived by wife, Beth; children, Katie (Chad) Smith, Mitchell and Jackson; mother, Deanna Pellon; father, Miguel (Mary) Sud; brother, Todd (Darsey) Lewis; grand- mother, Lorraine Krob; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Michael and Janet Schrantz; brothers-in-law and sisters- in-law, Greg and Kim Schrantz,...
George Vernon Kinney
Oct 6, 2012
Kinney, George V. age 78, of East Bethel, passed away peacefully Oct. 6, 2012 surrounded by his family after a courageous 13 year battle with colon cancer. He was an avid golfer and sportsman. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Nancy Fisher; and brother, Ron. Survived by loving wife of 39 years, Joan; children, Lynnette Kinney, Sherree (John) Steffens, Brian,...
June Elaine Bacon
Oct 3, 2012
Bacon, June E. age 87, formerly of Fridley passed away Oct. 3, 2012. Survived by husband, Byron Sr.; Children, Bonnie (David) Piepho, Roxann (Richard) Johnson, Byron Jr. (Lynn); sister, Katie Sterbuck; grandchildren, Tim (Melissa), Brittan (Ben), Ryan (Kelly), Christopher, Aaron (Johntia); 9 great grandchildren. Memorial Service Thur. 3 PM with visitation 1 hr. prior at Thurston- Lindberg Funeral Home, 2005...
Doris Sophia Blake
Oct 3, 2012
Blake, Doris age 98, of Anoka, passed away Oct. 3, 2012. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and a member of the Lioness. Preceded in death by husband, Richard; sister, Marie and 2 brothers, Harold and Warren. Survived by children, Rocky (Kathi) and Steven; granddaughters, Krissy (Chris) Case, Katie (Josh) Purcell; great-grandson, Kaden Purcell; many nieces, nephews,...
