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Marian Washburn

Marian Washburn

Nov 24, 2011

Washburn, Marian R. age 73, of Anoka. Preceded in death by husband, Larry. Survived by children, Jeff (Beth), Tom (Sandy), Robbie (Denise), Elizabeth (Jeremy) McFarland and Heather Jane Washburn; grandchildren, Eric, Cassie, Erin, Joe and Ethan; great-granddaughter, Faith; sister, Bonnie (Harry) Jacobson; nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 12 Noon at St. Stephen's Catholic Church, 525 School St.,...

Gerald Deshaw

Gerald Deshaw

Nov 19, 2011

DeShaw, Gerald R. Age 76, of Fridley, former owner /operator of Heights Bakery. Preceded in death by first wife, Lavina and parents, Ray and Olive. Survived by loving wife of 21 years, Janet; children, Dan (Joyce), Denise (Bill) Lynch, David (Anne), Debbie (Kevin) Doty, Dawn (Bruce) Taylor, Kathy (Juan) Salas, Kim (Wendell) Anderson, and Jason (Kim); stepson, Joe (Laurie) Poquette;...

Lennart Noren

Lennart Noren

Nov 19, 2011

Noren, Lennart Age 86 of Anoka, was born February 21, 1925 to Eric and Alice (Williams) Noren. He was born on a farm in Mille Lacs County and attended country school at Chase Brook. Lennart graduated from Milaca High School in 1942 and went into the Army Air Corps for 3 years as a B-26 Bomber Pilot Instructor. He returned...

Lois Kemming

Lois Kemming

Nov 13, 2011

Kemming, Lois G. Age 101 of Coon Rapids, formerly of Greene, IA. Preceded in death by husband, Walter; brothers, George and Herman Garvey; Survived by son, Craig (Susan) Kemming; granddaughters, Jessica (Robert) Dass and Bethany Kemming; many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral service Thursday 2 PM at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, 2005 Branch Ave, Anoka. Interment Rose Hill Cemetery, Greene, IA....

Madeline Martin

Madeline Martin

Nov 11, 2011

Martin, Madeline L. "Maddie" age 1 year, of Champlin. Born Nov. 13, 2010 and passed away Nov. 11, 2011. Survived by parents, Joe and Heather; sister, Allie; grandparents, Tim and Sherry Schumacher, Joe and Terri Martin; great-grandparents, Donna and Arden Pischke, Virginia Schumacher, Lois Flicek, Ed and Jean Martin; aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Funeral service Monday, Nov 21 at...

Kathleen Schmid

Kathleen Schmid

Nov 10, 2011

Kathleen L. Schmid, age 46, of Oak Grove. Preceded in death by mother, Roxzan. Survived by loving husband, Tony of 25 years; children, Nicholas, Haylea and Tanner; father, David (Louise) Schwartz; sister, Sandra (Jere) Rice; mother-in-law, Elaine; many other relatives and friends. Funeral service Tuesday, 2 PM at Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home, 13817 Jay St. NW, Andover. Visitation 1 hour prior...

Matthew Ringler

Matthew Ringler

Nov 8, 2011

Ringler, Matthew A. "Matt" age 22, of Andover. Preceded in death by grandparents, Harold and Elaine Gowan. Survived by parents, John and Barbara Ringler; sister, Ashley; grandparents, Stan and Kathy Ringler; great-grandmother, Ellen Thompson; uncles, aunts, cousins, great aunts; other relatives and many friends. Funeral service Saturday 11:00 AM at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, 2005 Branch Ave., Anoka. Interment Hillside Cemetery,...

Vera Caroline

Vera Caroline

Nov 7, 2011

Larsen, Vera C. age 94, of Anoka, passed away Nov. 7, 2011. She was a loving mother, grandmother and friend. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter; and son, Michael. Survived by daughter, Jeanne (David) Minier; daughter-in-law, Ava; grandchildren, Nels (Jenny), Kjell, Andy Minier, Christine Minier; great-granddaughters, Ellé and Katé; many other relatives and friends. Funeral service Saturday...

Glenn Barrott

Glenn Barrott

Nov 4, 2011

Barrott Glenn F. age 90 of Linwood passed away Nov. 4, 2011. He was a Navy CB in WWII, Preceded in death by wife, Betty. Survived by son, Boyd; daughter, Pat (Keith) Hesli; grandchildren, Jamie Barrott, Terry, Troy & Todd Hesli; Great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Ben, Joe, Isabella, Sophia & Blake Hesli; special companion; Stasia Wienke; many other relatives and friends. Funeral...

Amber Boettcher

Amber Boettcher

Oct 28, 2011

Boettcher, Amber N. Age 26, of Dayton. Preceded in death by grandfathers, Bill Boettcher and LeRoy Dehn. Survived by children, Trevor and Mallory; parents, Dave and Pam Boettcher; brothers, Jesse (Monica) and David (Jill); grandmothers, Delphine Boettcher and Marie Dehn-Moss; nieces, nephews, numerous uncles, aunts and cousins. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 10:30 AM at St. Stephen's Catholic Church, 525...

Mary Hutchins

Mary Hutchins

Oct 26, 2011

Hutchins, Mary Ellen age 89, of Elk River. Preceeded in death by daughter, Lynn Marie Larson; grandson, Brady Larson; 3 sisters and 2 brothers. Survived by children, Sharon (Larry) Streeter, Barbara (Ronald) Sczublewski, Timothy DuBois, Eugene DuBois; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Memorial service Thursday 11:00 AM at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 19921 Nightingale St....

Leona Ruschmeier

Leona Ruschmeier

Oct 21, 2011

Ruschmeier, Leona E. age 91, of Champlin. Survived by sister, Marian, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Memorial service Saturday 11:30 AM at Servant of Christ Lutheran Church, 740 E. Hayden Lake Rd., Champlin. Visitation one hour prior to services at the church only. Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home Anoka 763-421-0220

Willard Carlson

Willard Carlson

Oct 20, 2011

Carlson, Willard M. Age 85, of Blaine passed away peacefully Oct. 20, 2011. Preceded in death by parents, Mathilda and Hayes; sisters, Dorothy, Ardis, Murnel, Evelyn, Victoria and Marie; brother, Virgil. Survived by wife, Diane; children, Jean (Rollin) Goldsberry, Marleen (Neil) Misek, Ron (Diana) Carlson, Kelly (Casey) Carlson and Myron Carlson; step-children, Alan Schmitt, Terri Schmitt, Kitty (Joe) Atkins, Mike...

Anders Flaa

Anders Flaa

Oct 17, 2011

Flaa, Anders B. age 14, of Andover, passed away peacefully in his parents' arms October 13, 2011 after a courageous 2- year battle with brain cancer. Anders was a 9th grade student at Andover Elementary. He loved baseball, especially the Twins, the Ohio Buckeyes football and his dog, Lucy. Survived by parents, Marsha & Brad; sister, Hannah; grandparents, Bonnie &...

Craig Carlson

Craig Carlson

Oct 13, 2011

Carlson, Craig D. Age 47 of Ramsey. Preceded in death by father, Floyd. Survived by wife, Debbie; children, Tiana and Tristan; mother, Bette (Victor) Carlson-Robelet; sister, Carrie (Darren) Hedlund; brothers, Chris (Janelle) Carlson and Floyd Carlson III; nieces and nephews. Memorial service Thursday 11 AM at Zion Lutheran Church, 1601 4th Ave S, Anoka. Visitation Wednesday 5-8 PM at Thurston-Lindberg...

Terry Sangrene

Terry Sangrene

Oct 9, 2011

Sangrene, Terry G. Age 52, formally of Anoka, but most recently of Des Moines, IA. Survived by children, Javi and Lilli; parents, Florine and Bob; siblings, Marysue Ripsin, David (Jan), Lisa (Terry) Olson, and Christopher. Memorial serviceMonday 1 PM with visitation 1 hour prior at Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home, 13817 Jay St. NW. Andover. In liea of flowers, memorials preferred. Thurston-DeShaw...

Kenneth Peterson

Kenneth Peterson

Oct 2, 2011

Peterson, Kenneth J. age 87, of Anoka. Ken worked for Federal Cartridge in Anoka for 35 years. Preceded in death by wife, Ruth; daughter, Dawn Marie; parents, Arthur and Effie Peterson; sister, Jeanette Hirsh; and brother, Robert Peterson. Survived by son, John (Mary) Peterson; daughters, Sharon (Arlen Sr.) Madsen, Betty (Robin) Pipenhagen and Mary Lou (Jeff) Foss; 14 grandchildren; 21...

Dan Blake

Dan Blake

Oct 1, 2011

Blake, Dan R. Age 50 of Andover, passed away peacefully October 1, 2011. He was a talented surgical instrument artisan for over 25 years and a gifted woodworking craftsman. He was a Miracle League coach and a proud Andover Lions member. Preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Frances; sister-in-law, Lauri. Survived by his best friend and spouse, Ann;...

Wanda Brodeen

Wanda Brodeen

Sep 29, 2011

Brodeen, Wanda L. age 83, of Anoka, went to be with her Lord on September 29, 2011 from a massive stroke. Survived by husband, Arthur; sons, Richard and Dennis; foster daughter, Julee Peterson; daughter-in-law, June Brodeen; granddaughter, Nina; grandson, Cody and brother, Charles Blesi. Funeral service Monday, 11 AM at Grace Lutheran Church, 6810 Winnetka Ave N., Brooklyn Park. Private...

John Wolf

John Wolf

Sep 26, 2011

Wolf, John Age 47, of Dayton. Survived by wife, Debra; sons, Matthew (Michelle) and Michael; parents, Eugene and Janet; brothers, James (JoAnne) and Thomas (Tracie); brother-in-law, Kurt (Tammy) Schillinger; nieces, Jenna Wolf and Anna Schillinger; nephew, Jacob Wolf; other relatives and many friends. Mass of Christian Burial Friday 11 AM at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 18380 Columbus St.,...

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