Vernon Westlund
Sep 25, 2011
Westlund, Vernon C. age 80, of Anoka. Retired longtime employee of Federal Cartridge and member of the Anoka Legion. Preceded in death by parents and sister, Carol Thoreson. Survived by loving wife of 52 years, Cathy; daughter, Karen (Mike) Miskavige; son, Kevin; grandchildren, Elizabeth and Jacob; brother, Elroy (Mona); many other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, 11...
Jeanne Bollin
Sep 23, 2011
Bollin, Jeanne E. age 84, of Cedar. Visitation 5-7 PM Thursday with a 7 PM prayer service at Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home, 13817 Jay St. NW, Andover. Interment Friday 10 AM, St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery - Cedar. Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home Andover 763-767-7373
Douglas Baker
Sep 23, 2011
Baker, Douglas D. Age 76, of Coon Rapids. Retired employee of Minnegasco. Preceded in death by parents and brother, Kim. Survived by loving wife of 53 years, Alice; children, Lori (Joe) Inderieden, Todd (Kathy), Tim (Jennifer), and Amy (Rob) Wilkey; grandchildren, Nick, Andy, Maggie, Tom, Bob, Ally, Luke, Hannah, Alex, and Paige; 5 siblings; other relatives and many friends. Funeral...
Earlene Solmonson
Sep 16, 2011
Solmonson, Earlene V. age 96, of Anoka, died at home Sept. 16, 2011. Preceded in death by her husband, Ray; 3 brothers and 1 sister, Survived by children, Gwen Quick, Gary (Jan) Solmonson and Beth (Richard) DeZwarte; 9 grandsons; 11 great- grandchildren; and 2 sisters. Funeral services Friday 11:00 AM at Anoka Covenant Church, 752 Grant St., Anoka. Interment Morningside...
L. Irene Sundberg
Sep 16, 2011
Sundberg, L. Irene Age 83 of Anoka, passed away Sept. 16, 2011. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great- grandmother. Preceded in death by husband, Robert Welshinger and husband, Otto Sundberg. Survived by children, Judy (Lyle) Hayden, Rich Welshinger, Jan Joseph (Paul Kotz) and Marie Welshinger (Sandip Kapur); stepchildren, Kathleen (Jerry) Peterson, Larry Sundberg, Janice (Michael) Ruffino; many grandchildren,...
Josiah Abeler
Sep 15, 2011
Abeler, Josiah A. Age 22 of Anoka. Suffered a seisure in his sleep. Josiah was a senior at Bethel College majoring in business and enjoyed his Costco family. Anoka High School graduate, Class of 2007. Josiah had a great time playing Tornado football, basketball and track. He was a Twins fan, though angry at Joe Mauer. He was a die-...
Marjorie Strouse
Sep 6, 2011
Strouse (Soderquist), Marjorie M. age 86, of Anoka, formerly of Ft. Collins, CO. Preceded in death by husbands, Melvin Soderquist and Jacob Strouse; parents, Arthur and Nellie Hanft; sister, Clara and brother, Leon "Jigs". Survived by niece and nephews, Joan Stamps, Robert and Merle Humphreys; many other relatives and friends. Funeral service Saturday, 11 AM at Zion Lutheran Church, 1601...
Marjorie Bourgeois
Sep 3, 2011
Bourgeois (nee Tiernan) Marjorie of St. Michael. Preceded in death by husband, Adrian; parents, James and Rosella Tiernan; brothers and sister-in-law, Eugene, Maurice and Elsie. Survived by sister, Kathleen Varville; brother, Kenneth (Muriel) Tiernan; many nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 11 AM at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 18380 Columbus St., Dayton. Visitation 2 hours prior...
Elmer Antolick
Aug 29, 2011
Antolick, Elmer A. age 94, of Anoka. Preceded in death by parents, Andrew & Anna; siblings, Clara Ahrndt, Pauline Sather, George Antolick, and Eva Christian. Survived by wife, Bea; children, Phyllis (Don) Bickford, Barbara (Gerald) West, and Steve (Ann) Antolick; grandchildren, Julie, Jeanne, James, Ashley, and Megan; great-grandchildren, Brandon and Natalie; sister, Gertrude Goodrich; nieces and nephews. Funeral services Friday...
Carolyn Shore
Aug 25, 2011
Shore, Carolyn J. Age 71, of Champlin. Preceded in death by husband, Lyle; parents, Doris and Horace Lathrum; brother, Jim Lathrum. Survived by sons, Michael (Lori), Mark (Jodi), Mick (Carrie); grandchildren, Jamie, Ashley, Keaton, Elliot, Leanne; great- grandchild, Jacob; her beloved dog, Roxy; sisters, Delores Bachmann and Kymm Wallace; brother, Ken Lathrum; friends & caregivers at Wiggins Apts of Champlin....
David Waage, Sr.
Aug 21, 2011
Waage, David Maynard, Sr. 1943 - 2011 Dave "Big Daddy" Waage was born on December 29, 1943 in Minneapolis, MN. He died peacefully on August 21, 2011. Dave grew up in Columbia Heights, MN. In 1967, he married Susan Knoll. Together they enjoyed trips to Hayward, hosting Easter celebrations, and going to casinos. Dave loved the outdoors and spent a...
David Waage, Sr.
Aug 21, 2011
Waage, David Maynard, Sr. 1943 - 2011 Dave "Big Daddy" Waage was born on December 29, 1943 in Minneapolis, MN. He died peacefully on August 21, 2011. Dave grew up in Columbia Heights, MN. In 1967, he married Susan Knoll. Together they enjoyed trips to Hayward, hosting Easter celebrations, and going to casinos. Dave loved the outdoors and spent a...
Elizabeth "Betty" Barten
Aug 18, 2011
Elizabeth M. "Betty" Barten, age 74, of Oak Grove, passed away peacefully at Guardian Angels Care Center after a courageous fight. She is survived by husband of 53 years, Don; son, Jerry; daughters, Ruthie (Todd) Flem, Brenda (Brian) Hofschild and Karen (David) Deeth; grandchildren, Josh, Kaylee, DJ, Eric, Jake, Kara, Dean, Jenna, Kassi and Daniel; great-grandson, Issac Deeth; sisters, Gennie...
Darrel Ray
Aug 17, 2011
Goad, Darrel R. "Coyote Kid" Age 58, of Blaine, passed away August 16, 2011. Survived by wife, LaNette; sons, Dylan, and Dustin; daughters, Chanelle (Tim), and Meghan (Leo); grandchildren, Lily, Meradith, Kohen, Jade, and soon-to- be-born Lylah; and many other relatives and friends. Memorial service Saturday, 10 AM at Thuston-DeShaw Funeral Home, 13817 Jay St. NW, Andover with visitation 1...
Susan Kuehn
Aug 8, 2011
Kuehn, Susan Camille (nee Anderson) age 44, of Ramsey. Susan was an Office Manager at Apartment Finder Magazine. Preceded in death by father, Roger Anderson. Survived by husband, Scott; children, Kaylee Kuehn and Aaron Stafki; stepsons, Scott L. Kuehn and Tommy (Ilia) Kuehn; grandchildren, Austin, Rayna, Hailey and Dominik; mother, Diana Anderson; brothers, Corey (Christina) Anderson and Todd Anderson; sister,...
Raymond Ronning
Aug 2, 2011
Ronning, Raymond L. "Ray" age 53, of Ramsey. Preceded in death by parents, Paul and Ruth Ronning. Survived by wife, Cheryl; daughter, Lisa; son, Jacob; brothers, Paul "Pablo" and Norman; nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial Friday 11 AM at St. Stephen's Catholic Church, 525 Jackson St., Anoka. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery, Alexandria. Visitation one hour prior to Mass...
Christopher Waletski
Aug 1, 2011
Waletski, Christopher A. "Chris" age 49, of Hibbing, formerly of Anoka. A kind and loving man has passed away on August 1, 2011. Chris was a heavy equipment operator with Cliff MInes of Eveleth and was a member of the Operating Engineers Local #49. He was preceded in death by his father, Russell Waletski; brother, "Baby David" and brother-in-law, Ken...
Sharron Mathison
Jul 30, 2011
Mathison, Sharron Lee age 70 of Blaine, died at home on July 30, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Mathison; parents, William and Vera March; sisters, Patricia Clough and Lesli Shaul. Survived by her daughter, Vicki Newberry; sons, David (Sandy), Gary (Tracy), Scott (Heather); sister, Cheryl (Kevin) Gorsuch, 9 grandchildren, 1 great-grandson; nieces and nephews. Special...
Wendell "Dennie" Emmans
Jul 26, 2011
Emmans, Wendell "Dennie" After a long and courageous battle with colon cancer, died at home in Andover, MN, surrounded by family on July 26, 2011, at the age of 70. Born on September 20, 1940. Preceded in death by father, Virgil; brother, Douglas; nephew, Eric; and son-in-law, Bret Severtson. Survived by loving wife of 50 years, Sarah; children, Jeffery (Mary...
Kevin Jurek
Jul 26, 2011
Jurek, Kevin G. age 61, of Ramsey. Survived by wife, Pat; sons, Andy and Chris; parents, Ray and Frances Jurek; brother, Doug (Delia); sisters, Pam (John) Sorenson, Jane (Kevin) Schafer and Jennifer (Dave) Anderson; nieces and nephews. Memorial Mass Monday 11 AM at St. Stephen's Catholic Church, 5th & Jackson St., Anoka. Visitation Sunday 4-7 PM at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home,...
