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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.,...

Vernon Westlund

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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...

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