Mark Meade
Mar 21, 2011
Meade, Mark R. age 54, of Andover. Preceded in death by parents, Robert & Beverly Meade; Survived by longtime companion, Dawn Welch; son, Matthew; siblings, Kathie Merritt, Sandy Lewis, Marcie (Tom) Walgren, Bob (Sharon) Meade, and Dan (Ann) Meade. Funeral service Saturday, 11:00 AM at Constance Free Church, 16150 Crosstown Blvd. NW, Andover. Visitation 1 hour prior to service. Private...
Joyce Scribner
Mar 19, 2011
Scribner, Joyce M. age 85, of Brooklyn Park, passed away March 19, 2011. Born in 1926 to Marold and Margaret Christopherson, she married Kenneth Norman in 1944. They raised 7 children in Brooklyn Park. She married Warren Scribner in 1971 and moved to Fridley, then White Bear Lake. She worked at Craft Village stores (Maplewood, Roseville, St. Louis Park, Brooklyn...
Ramona Sawyer
Mar 11, 2011
Sawyer, Ramona A. Age 80 of Champlin. Preceded in death by husband, Walter; sons, Jack and Tony; and 2 sisters. Survived by children, Kathryn (Dennis) Muller, Tom, Gail, Carol (Jim) Hicks, Steve, and Jill (Dan) Kovar; 17 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; sister, Dorothy; many nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation Thursday 5-7 PM with a 7 PM prayer service at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral...
Rodney Pipenhagen
Mar 11, 2011
Pipenhagen, Rodney J. Age 65 of Albertville. Preceded in death by parents, Gordon and Evelyn; brother, Terry. Survived by children, Kurt, Cathy, and Karen (Dan) Rgnonti; grandchildren, Theresa, Colten, Trenton, and Morgan; siblings, Cheri Hein and David (Anne). Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 11 AM at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 18380 Columbus St., Dayton. Visitation 1 hour prior...
Evelyn Greskowiak
Mar 10, 2011
Greskowiak, Evelyn L. age 97, of Anoka, passed away peacefully March 10, 2011 at the Anoka Care Center in Anoka. She graduated from Alvarado High School in 1930 where she was valedictorian. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Preceded in death by her parents, Peder and Mina Oseth; 4 sisters; 1 brother; husband, Sylvester; 3 sons, Maurice...
Joyce Bernu
Mar 9, 2011
Joyce Faye Bernu (nee Ward) age 74, of Dayton, Mn. Born 3/24/1936 in Hallock, Mn. and passed away 3/9/2011 in her home surrounded by her family. She was Miss Ely in 1954 and competed in the St. Paul Winter Carnival. With her career in the travel industry, she and John were able to see much of the world. Preceded in...
Craig Quinehan
Feb 21, 2011
Quinehan, Craig C. Sr., age 61, of Andover. Preceded in death by father, James; and sister, Carol Nelson. Survived by wife, Jane; children, Jodi (Donnie) Messerli, Craig Jr. (Kelly), Shawna (Mike) Feist, and Shalaine (Rocky) Seymour; grandchildren, Ashley, Jamie and Alexandra Messerli, Will, Sawyer, and Grace Quinehan, Hope and Skye Feist, Solomon, Samuel, and Rocco Seymour; mother, Violet Quinehan; 8...
Audrey Cook
Feb 12, 2011
Cook, Audrey Janice age 82, of Coon Rapids, formerly of Ham Lake. Born April 27, 1928, passed into God's arms on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Vernon; children, Susan Cook (Alex Grzywacki), Charles (Kathy), Stephen and Brian; 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Audrey & Vernon shared many memories together in Texas during...
Dora Alarcon
Feb 12, 2011
Alarcon, Dora M. age 90, of Andover, passed away Feb 12, 2011 from declining health. Preceded in death by parents; 7 siblings; and ex-husband. She is survived by 3 siblings; daughters, Eva of Andover and Elaine (Barcly) Totten of Oxnard, CA. Dora worked 35-1/2 years at Federal Cartridge in Anoka. Upon retiring, she worked at Dunkin Donuts and also 10...
Elaine Sutherland
Feb 12, 2011
Sutherland, Elaine M. (nee Kottke) age 75 of Ramsey, Preceded in death by sister, Barbara Jean; parents, Gladys and George Kottke. Survived by daughters, Cheryl Zimmerman and Jill (Kevin) Williams; grandchildren, Brandon (Julie) Williams, Chase Williams, Andrea Zimmerman and Garrett Zimmerman. Funeral service Wednesday 11 AM at Anoka United Methodist Church, 850 South St., Anoka. Interment Champlin Cemetery, Champlin. Visitation...
Thomas Richer
Feb 7, 2011
Richer, Thomas E. Age 56, of Anoka, passed away Feb. 7, 2011 at his home. Proud husband and father who successfully owned and operated A.C.E. Boiler Service for the last 8 years before his death. Preceded in death by father, Emil; siblings, Wayne, Donald, Michael and David. Survived by loving wife of 37 years, Pam; children, Kim, Cate (Dan) Zomok;...
Warren Prinzing
Jan 29, 2011
Prinzing, Warren A. age 45, of Andover, passed away suddenly at home 1/29/ 2011. Survived by loving wife, Cynthia; children, Arielle, Caroline and Ian. Warren was loved by all who knew him and will be so deeply missed. Funeral service Thursday, 11 AM, Meadow Creek Church, 3037 Bunker Lake Blvd NW, Andover, with visitation Wednesday, 5-8 PM at: Thurston-DeShaw Funeral...
Allen Penney
Jan 29, 2011
Penney, Allen F. age 81 of Andover, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on 1/29/11. Preceded in death by parents, Erwin and Emma Penney; brothers, Laverne, Paul, Sidney; and sister Murtle. Survived by loving wife, Darlene of 55 years; sisters, Doris and Shirley; children, Terry (Brenda), Debbie (Donald), Dean (Debbie), Becky (Tony), Tony (Missy) and Rhonda (John); 16 grandchildren; many...
Winslow Holasek
Jan 24, 2011
Holasek, Winslow Ignac age 78, lifetime resident of Andover, served 6 years at Anoka National Guard, was the 1973 Farmer of the Year, was a 40 year member of Turfgrass Producers International, and was one of the first council members of the City of Andover. Preceded in death by parents, Ignac and Grace Holasek. Survived by loving wife, Corinne; daughters,...
David Simonson
Jan 23, 2011
Simonson, David L. age 68, of Blaine. Preceded in death by parents, sisters Karen Tucker and Marilyn Rutz. Survived by loving wife, Margaret of 45 years; sons, Chad (Teri) and Brent; grandchildren, Hailey and Samantha; brother, Loren (Marie); sister, Laurel (Tom) Stusek. Funeral service Friday, 11 AM at Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home, 13817 Jay St. NW, Andover. Visitation one hour prior...
Harley Nelson
Jan 23, 2011
Nelson, Harley M. Passed away peacefully on January 23, 2011 at the age of 87. A longtime resident of Anoka, Harley was a Milaca High School graduate, a WWII Navy veteran and a retiree from the Rural Cooperative Power Assoc. in Elk River. An avid fisherman, he was also an enthusiastic Minnesota professional and collegiate sports fan and a loyal...
Helen Bouley
Jan 21, 2011
Bouley, Helen M. (nee Plante) age 83, of Coon Rapids. Preceded in death by husband, Marvin; sons, Stephen and Dennis; and brother, Thomas Plante. Survived by children, Vernon (Nancy), Susan (Richard) Dickison, Andrew (Cathy), Martin (Colleen), Sandra Wahl, Nicholas (Jhna); daughter-in-law, Robin; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; special family friend, Richard Bartz. Mass of Christian Burial Friday, 10:30 AM at St....
Clarice Parkin
Jan 21, 2011
Parkin, Clarice J. age 82, of Otsego. Preceded in death by husband, Eugene; parents, Clarence and Beatrice Axmaker; sister, Gabriel Kvam. Survived by children, David (Shirley) Parkin, Gail Parkin, Sharon (Steve) Hall, Randy (Sandi) Parkin and Roxanne (Kevin) Leigh; 6 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; sisters, Bea Henson, Doris Watson and Gloria Gramm; nieces and nephews. Funeral service Tuesday 11:00 AM at...
William "Buzz" Peterson
Jan 20, 2011
Peterson, William J. "Buzz" Age 69 of Ramsey. Preceded in death by infant son, Jonathan; parents, and sister, Shirley Carner. Survived by wife, Diana; children, Jennifer, Justin (fiancee Rianna Summers), and Joshua; grandson, Aiden; sister, JoAnn (Gerry) Blaine; brother-in-law, Warren Carner; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral service Monday 7 PM with visitation beginning at 4 PM at Thurston-DeShaw...
Norma Swanson
Jan 16, 2011
Swanson, Norma A. age 79, of Anoka. Teacher for over 40 years, member of PEO and preschool teacher at Zion Lutheran. Norma was a talented floral artist, loving wife, sister, mother and grandmother whose spirit will live on in the hearts of those who knew her. Preceded in death by her parents, Tillie and Theodore Engmark; sister, Beverly. Survived by...
