J. Kenneth Bird
May 31, 2011
Bird, J. Kenneth NOTE CHANGE IN LOCATION OF SERVICE - age 71, of Andover. Loving husband, father, grand- father, and friend. Survived by loving wife of 48 years, Sharon; children, Jeff, Tim, Jennifer (Bret) Hokanson, and Katie (Colin) Lam; grandchildren, Mia, Angie, Meghan, Leyghton, McKenna, Madison, Alyssa, and Ava. Preceded in death by parents, Leo and Ethel. Mass of Christian...
Natalie Juskiewicz
May 26, 2011
Natalie T. Juskiewicz, age 80, of Ramsey. Former professional chorus line dancer and owner of Ed's Bait Box in Crosslake, Mn. Preceded in death by siblings, Irene and Myron. Survived by loving husband of 57 years, Edwin; children, John (Maria), Michael (Bonnie), Audrey (Randy) Buchite and Phillip; grandchildren, Danielle, Michael (Mandi), Jennifer (Matthew), Lindsey, Mitchell, Elisha and Brittany; great-grandchildren, Darin...
Robert Gosswiller
May 25, 2011
Gosswiller, Robert M. Age 83, of Coon Rapids, passed away May 25, 2011. He was born May 30, 1927 in St. Cloud, MN and was raised on a farm near Rice, MN. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Ella Gosswiller; sisters, Audrey Schaefer, Beverly Fleischer; and brother, Clayton. Survived by sister, Marlene Lewin; nieces, nephews and...
Larry Lehrke
May 18, 2011
Lehrke, Larry R. age 70, of Oak Grove, passed away May 18, 2011. Funeral Service Saturday 11 Am at Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home, 13817 Jay St. NW. Andover with visitation 1 hour prior. Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home Andover 763-767-7373 thurston-deshaw.com
John Mcfeters
May 9, 2011
McFeters, John J. age 83, along time resident of Anoka, passed away May 9, 2011. Staff Sgt. of the USAF and member of the Masonic Lodge of Minnesota for over 62 years. John always extended a helping hand and a smile, his incredible integrity and kindness will be missed by all who knew him. Survived by wife, Elizabeth; daughter, Linda;...
Michael Davidson
May 6, 2011
Davidson, Michael W. age 48, of Cedar. Mike worked for HDD, Co., Directional Drilling. He was a free spirit and loved riding his Heritage Soft- tail. Preceded in death by daughter, Nadine; father, Harold; sister, Linda Davidson-Eley; grandparents, Andrew and Aino Hilden, and Albin and Gladys Davidson. Survived by sons, Mike, Nicholas and Cody; daughter, Desiree; grandchildren, Jason, Tristin and...
Glenn Larson
May 3, 2011
Larson, Glenn E. Age 89, passed away 5/3/11. Longtime Anoka businessman and resident, most recently of Aitkin. Preceded in death by parents, Edwin and Bertha; and wife of 53 years, Dorothy. Survived by children, Barbara, Russell (Shari), and Beverly (Gary); and grandchildren, Heather (Samuel), Ivan, and Chloe. Luther College '47; served in U.S. Navy, 1942-1946. Member of Zion Lutheran Church,...
Richard Schanhaar
May 3, 2011
Schanhaar, Richard (Dick) L. age 80 of Anoka, passed away on May 3, 2011. Preceded in death by parents, Raymond and Ethel; and 2 brothers, John and Raymond. Dick owned and operated Tasty Food Shop Bakery in Anoka, a family run bakery for 45 years. He retired from Lunds as a pastery chef in 1993. A US Marine Corp veteran;...
Michael Sherlock
Apr 22, 2011
Sherlock, Michael E. Age 71, of Anoka, passed away April 22, 2011. Preceded in death by parents, Matthew & Jean; and brother- in-law, Bill. Survived by loving wife of 28 years, Nancy; children, Nick (Krystle), Katie; and faithful dog, Charlie; siblings, Dennis (Marilyn), Laurie, Jack (Rosita), Jim (Nancy); many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral service Thursday 11 AM at Thurston-DeShaw...
Bradley Roisen
Apr 20, 2011
Roisen, Bradley C. Age 54, of Ham Lake. Preceded in death by parents, Donald & Alyce. Survived by loving wife of 30 years, Dawn; daughter, Amber; brothers, Gregory (Patricia) and Scott. Funeral service Thursday, 11 am at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, W. Main St. & Branch Ave., Anoka. Visitation Wednesday, 5-8 pm. Private interment. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred. Thurston-Lindberg...
Steven Huhtala
Apr 19, 2011
Huhtala, Steven W. age 46 of Nowthen, passed away unexpectedly April 17, 2011. Steve was born August 9, 1964 to Phyllis and Arthur Huhtala in Grand Rapids. He graduated from Greenway High School in 1982, then married Debbie Vossen in 1986 in Brooklyn Park. Steve and Debbie built their home and raised their children, Jeffrey and Tonya; in Nowthen. Steve...
Jeffrey Bauer
Apr 18, 2011
Bauer, Jeffrey Reed age 66 of Coon Rapids, was honorably discharged from his life duties April 18, 2011. Growing up in Mpls, Jeff was an alter boy at the Basilica of St. Mary. After high school, he proudly served in the Army's 101st Airborne (Screaming Eagles!). He married Nancy Joseph in 1966. They raised 2 kids, Jonathan and Lisa, and...
Naida Stoltz
Apr 16, 2011
Stoltz, Naida L. (nee Schwabe) age 57 of Andover passed away at her home April 7, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on June 12, 1953 to Albert and Lille Schwabe. Naida was a beloved wife and mother to her husband Curt; daughter, Clara; and son, howard. She was preceded in death by her father Albert....
Raymond Blake
Apr 13, 2011
Raymond I. Blake, age 85 of Cedar. Survived by wife, Shirley; sons, Lawrence, Greg (Trudy), Phil, Alan (Karla), and Paul (Jill); grandchildren, Robert (Jammie), Susan (Donald) Baron, Claire, Andrew, Jeremy, Thomas, and Allison; great-grandchildren, Katlyn, Maxwell, and Alexa; special caregiver, Nhong Myslajek. Preceded in death by brothers, Robert and James; sister, LaVonne Zrinsky. Funeral service Monday, 1 PM at Thurston-Lindberg...
Robert Mcgill
Apr 4, 2011
McGill, Robert Alfred age 82, of Anoka. Bob was born April 7, 1928 in Anoka. He joined the Navy in Oct. of 1945 and was honorably discharged in April 1949. Bob retired from Federal Cartridge in 1989 after 40 years of service. He was an avid photographer and enjoyed trap shooting. Bob was preceded in death by his mother, Eva...
Geraldine Thacker
Apr 3, 2011
Geraldine Mary Thacker, age 69, of Ramsey, Mn. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, William and Albert "Blimpie" Klemovage. Survived by loving husband of 50 years, Lester; children, Mary Thacker, Walter Thacker, and Toby Thacker; daughter-in-law, Patricia Thacker; grandchildren, Melanie, Lily, Jacob, Benjamin, and William; many nieces and nephews. Funeral service Saturday, Apr. 9, 2011, 3 PM at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral...
Berdina Thompson
Mar 30, 2011
Thompson, Berdina V. Age 93, of St. Francis. Preceded in death by husband, Joseph; son-in- law, Darold Daudt; 3 sisters; and 1 brother. Survived by daughter, Louise Daudt; grandsons, Dale (Lynn), Robert (Karie), Gary (Brenda), Michael, and James (Laurie) Daudt; 10 great-grandchildren; 3 sisters; and 1 brother; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral service Monday 11 AM at St. Francis...
Thomas Streett
Mar 28, 2011
Streett, Thomas A. Age 64, of Oakdale passed away peacefully March 28, 2011. He was born July 24, 1946 in Mankato to Gene & Juanita Streett. He graduated from Mankato West. He served 3 years in the Navy. He married Donna Pastir August 24, 1968. His career included working at Polaris, Berger Transfer and Freeman Decorating. He enjoyed playing pool,...
Ruth Soine
Mar 23, 2011
Soine, Ruth J. Age 91 of Anoka, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 23, 2011. Loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great- grandmother who cherished her family. She showed love for her family and her God through her work in the home and her church. She was an original Lutheran "Church Basement Lady" Who often said "You...
James Larson
Mar 23, 2011
Larson, James A. age 69, of Ramsey. Preceded in death by parents, Anton & Thelma Larson; brothers, Theodore and David; sister, Lorlea Nelson. Survived by significant other, Brunell Allerson; sons, Aaron and Brian; grandsons, Forrest, Spencer and Nathan; sisters, Teri (Michael) Santema and Jacqueline (Dale) Hanson; daughter-in-law, Michelle Montgomery; many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral service Monday, 1 PM at...
