Patricia Anne Gilligan
Aug 14, 2012
Gilligan, Patricia A. age 84 of Anoka.Preceded in death by parents, John and Edith Johnston; Survived by her daughter, Dianna Nova and her significant other, Julie Loehrer; son, William (Janet) Daun; grandchildren, Ilse (Andy) Ferris, Tamarind (Mark) Knutson, Seraphina Nova, William Daun IV, Kristine Daun, and Elizabeth Daun; great-grand son, Owen Ferris. Memorial Service Saturday 11 AM with visitation 1...
Joyce Elizabeth Sage
Aug 11, 2012
Joyce Elizabeth Sage, age 86 of North Oaks, formerly of Anoka. Born Aug. 23, 1925 in Anoka, Mn. and passed away Aug. 11, 2012. She is preceded in death by sister, Marjorie Henle; and brother, Harold Bonnell. Joyce spent her childhood growing up in Anoka and was baptixed in the First Baptist Church of Anoka in 1937. She graduated with...
Michael Lloyd Leisner
Aug 11, 2012
Michael L. Leisner, age 65 of Andover. Preceded in death by parents, Lloyd & Virginia Leisner. Survived by wife, Janice; children, Garrison, Scott (Tricia), Grant, Whitney, Wesley, and Luke; siblings, Rosie (Roger) Phillips, Renee Leisner, Dee (Dennis) Landerman, George (Carol) Leisner, and Jeff Leisner; many other relatives and friends. Funeral service Friday, 11 AM at Emmanuel Christian Center, 7777 University...
Celia Hammon
Aug 5, 2012
Hammon, Celia M. age 85 of Anoka. Preceded in death by husband, Eugene. Survived by children, Ron (Dana), Linda Cook, Patty Rease, Mary Albright, Beverly Donovan and Cheryl (Wayne) Bass; 14 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandson; brother, Harry Isensee. Funeral service Monday 11 AM at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, 2005 Branch Ave, Anoka. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Visitation 1 hour...
Fern Elvira Hellmann
Aug 4, 2012
Hellmann, Fern E. Age 85 of Coon Rapids, formerly of Andover. Born Feb. 19, 1927 in Isanti County, MN, died Aug. 4, 2012. Preceded in death by parents, 3 sisters, 4 brothers and 1 grandson. Survived by husband, Frank; children, Sandi (Doug) Hendricks, Sharon (Tim) Ayshford, Mary (Jan) Knutson, Debbie (Wayne) Krebs, Chris (Tim) Schultz, Karen (Mike) Lind, and Frank...
Peggy Ada Mau
Aug 4, 2012
Mau, Peggy A. age 82, of Cambridge. Born Sept. 27, 1929 and passed away peacefully at her home Aug. 4, 2012. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Preceded in death by her parents, Charley and Ada Tischmann; and grandson, Marshall Harder. Survived by husband, Erwin; daughters, Lorrie (Lowell) Harder and Denise (Terry) Johnson; sons, Gene and Kevin (Lynda)...
Robert Prenosil
Aug 2, 2012
Robert is survived by his parents, Joseph & Margaret, sisters, Peggy Ployhar, Missy Juncosa and Elizabeth, brothers, Joseph, Jr., Daniel, Isaiah, Nicholas, Trevor, Kevin, Seth and Jacob, primary caregiver, Cathy Cunningham. Mass of Christian Burial, Tuesday, August 7, 11 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Oak Grove. Interment Epiphany Cemetery, Coon Rapids. Visitation one hour prior to the Mass...
Carrol E. Schultz
Aug 1, 2012
Schultz, Carrol E. age 87, of Andover. Born 8/13/24 in Leeland, IA and passed away peacefully 8/1/12 at his home of natural causes. He is preceded in death by his wife, Marie; parents, Charles and Amelia; 7 siblings; and son, Donnie. He was a lifelong employee of Burlington Northern Railroad and an honored WWII Veteran. Survived by his sister, Clara...
Rodney Mcardle
Jul 29, 2012
McArdle, Rodney W. "Rod" age 81 of Elk River, formerly of Anoka. Preceded in death by parents, Edmund and Florence McArdle; brother, Neil and sisters, Edith Mae and Jean. Survived by wife, Lois; son, Kevin (DeeAnn) McArdle; grandsons, Dillon (Megan) and Riley; sister-in-law, Joan McArdle. Memorial service Thursday 11 AM at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, 2005 Branch Ave, Anoka. Private interment...
William Ridge
Jul 29, 2012
Ridge, William Greenwald age 92, of Oak Grove, MN, passed away peacefully on July 29 surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Friday, August 3rd at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 19921 Nightingale St. NW. Oak Grove, MN. Visitation prior to mass begins at 9:30 am with a luncheon to follow. Born on June 9, 1920...
Bernard Jude O'Konek
Jul 28, 2012
O'Konek, Bernard J. age 78, of Coon Rapids, passed away July 28, 2012. Survived by his loving wife, Cheryl (Kristufek) O'Konek; children of his heart, Steven (Marita) O'Konek, Susan O'Konek (Lance) Myers; step-children of his heart, Corbin (Gina) Kristufek and Colleen Kristufek (Louis) Rudnicki; grandchildren of his heart, Jordan, Mariah, Braden, Paige, Fallon, Audrey, Jillian and Benjamin. Mass of Christian...
Jeanette Viola Naegeli
Jul 24, 2012
Naegeli (nee Benoit), Jean V. Age 64 of Andover. Preceded in death by parents and brother John. Survived by husband, Ron; children, Todd, Penny (Luke) Carda, Wendee (Dale) Lehrke, and Chad; 7 grandchildren; siblings, Pearl, Carol, Mary, Matt Jr., Bernice, and Art. She was greatly loved and will be dearly missed. Funeral service Saturday, 11 AM at Andover Christian Church,...
Ronald Anthony Maiers
Jul 23, 2012
Maiers, Ronald A. age 73, of Anoka. Survived by wife, Nancy; children, Melissa (Mike) Brown and Ryan; beloved grandchildren, Hailey, Tait, Hannah, Anna and Madison; brother, Richard; many other family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, 11 AM with reviewal one hour prior at St. Stephen's Catholic Church, 525 Jackson St., Anoka. Visitation Wednesday 5-8 PM at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral...
David Aaron Rovner
Jul 23, 2012
Rovner, David A. age 52, of Coon Rapids, was a loving husband & Father. Preceded in death by his son, Ari. Survived by his wife, Nancy; children, Jessica and Ryan; parents, Allan & Gloria; siblings, Scott (Kris), Elyse (Ken) Gustafson; nieces, Amanda and Marissa; nephews, Max and Charlie; many other relatives and friends. Graveside service Monday 2 PM at Constance...
Alma Anna Forslin
Jul 17, 2012
Forslin, Alma Anna Age 87, of Ham Lake. Born April 24, 1925 and passed away July 17, 2012. Retired from Sperry Univac after 21 years. Preceded in death by husband, Ernest; brothers, Harry, John and Raymond Mayse; sisters, Emma Bruhn and Rose Titterud. Survived by son, Scot; daughter, Tracy (Wayne) Hanks; granddaughters, Kayla (Jon) Durst, Brittany, Mandee, and Dylan Hanks;...
John O'Brien Elfelt
Jul 14, 2012
Elfelt, John O'Brien 90, died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, July 14th, 2012 at his home in Anoka, Minnesota. Growing up in Minneapolis, he attended Incarnation School and Central High School. Following his graduation from the University of Minnesota in 1943, he served as the commanding officer of a subchaser in the South Pacific during WWII. He then began...
Kevin Patrick O'Reilly
Jul 13, 2012
O'Reilly, Kevin P. age 59, of Champlin, formerly of St. Louis Park, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus surrounded by family. Preceded in death by parents, James & Lois; brothers, Timothy and Daniel. Survived by wife, Chris; son, Adam; sister, Mary (Jeff) Bugge; many nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends. Funeral service Tuesday, 11 AM at Brooklyn Park...
Shirley Anne Bauer
Jul 11, 2012
Bauer, Shirley A. Age 84, of Anoka. Preceded in death by husband, Sylvan; sons, Mathew and Daniel; one infant child; and three grandsons. Survived by children, Joe (Mary), Sylvan Jr. (Wenda), Mark (Jan), Jay (Pat), Peter (Linda), Helen (Pat) Breslin, Paul (Madelyne), Mary (Ron) Kuntz, Stephanie Stevens, Rev. Stephan Bauer, OSC, Phillip (Karen), Patrick (Gloria), Becky (Todd) Orrock, and Kevin...
Josephine Vlasta Wanous
Jun 30, 2012
Wanous, Josephine V. age 96, of Anoka. Preceded in death by her husband, Severin; son, Darwin; and son-in-law, Charles. Survived by children, Josephine Parvey, Marilyn (Harley) VanGieson, Severin (Bonnie), Sue (Roger) Muecke, and Gary; 19 grandchildren; 40 great- grandchildren; 17 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Dorothy Steinbauer; sister-in-law, Dorothy Sindelar. Funeral service Friday 11 AM, with visitation one hour prior at Elim Baptist...
Joseph "Joe" Nathe
Jun 25, 2012
Nathe, Joseph H. "Joe" age 59, of Elk River. Joe was the owner of Riverside Farms in Elk River and 101 Market in Otsego. Preceded in death by parents, Raymond and Veronica; and sister, Janet. Survived by wife, Maude; sons, Eric, Bryan and Craig; grandson, Ryker; siblings, Ronald (Julie), Marilyn (Erwin) Specht, Arlene (Jim) Fligge, Rosie King, David, Al and...
