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Reuben Kravik
Sep 11, 2010
Kravik, Reuben C. age 93 of Anoka; former Vice President of Hoffman Engineering. Preceded in death by wife, Rosalie (nee Kjentvet); parents; sisters, Bernice (Robert) Beeson and Lenore (Matt) Thoeny; brothers Ormund, Kenneth (Agnes) and Gordon Kravik. Survived by wife Isabelle; children, Melinda (Fred) Quivik; and Rick (Cindy) Kravik; grandchildren, Sally (Jon) Freeman, Stacy (Ryan) Woytcke, and Tammy(John) Zobel; and...
Melissa Thomason
Sep 9, 2010
Thomason, Melissa A. age 47, of St. Paul. Devoted employee and supporter of the James J. Hill House. Preceded in death by parents, Lester and Ruth Scott. Survived by loving husband of 25 years, Dan; daughter, Anna Rose; many loving family and friends. Funeral service Tuesday, 11 AM at Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home, 13817 Jay St. N.W., Andover. Visitation Monday 5-8...
Kelly Erickson
Sep 7, 2010
Erickson, Kelly A. age 44, of Coon Rapids. Survived by sons, Matt, Kason, Andrew and Sam. Memorial service Monday, 10 AM, visitation 1 hour prior at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, W. Main St. & Banch Ave., Anoka. "We will miss you and wish we had more time with you. We love you." Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home Anoka 763-421-0220 thurston-lindberg.com
Esther Dalsen
Sep 7, 2010
Dalsen, Esther M. age 78, of Anoka. Preceded in death by husband, Lawrence; and brother, Harold Anderson. Survived by children, Deborah (Lonnie) Ostrom, Dede Muller, and Richard (Connie) Dalsen; grandchildren, Lisa (Chris) Bangle, Aaron (Kayla) Ostrom, Bryan (Naydeen) Muller, Ashley Muller, Jennifer and Billy Dalsen; great-grandchildren, Noah, Emma, Grace, Wyatt and Riley; sister, Alyce Kowal; brother, Jerry Anderson; beloved pet,...
Luella Loos
Sep 5, 2010
Loos, Luella E. Age 81 of Bloomington. Survived by children, Cynthia (Wayne) Anderson of Anoka, Connie (Greg) Hammer of Blaine, Randy Loos of Long Beach, CA, Steve (Judy) Loos of Delano, and Doug Loos of Los Angeles, CA; grandchildren, Stephanie Jensen & Aaron Hagen and Ryan & Danielle Loos; 5 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers and 1 sister. Funeral service Thursday 11...
Jonathan Mclaughlin
Aug 10, 2010
McLaughlin, Jonathan A. age 43, of Ramsey. Local businessman, former Ramsey Firefighter, and president of the Elk River Hockey Blue Line Club. Preceded in death by sister-in-law, Jodi Roehl. He was a loving husband, father, son and brother. Survived by loving wife, Tammi; children, Jered, Jordan and Blake; parents, Len & Carol; mother-in-law & father-in-law, Lyle & Bette Bebeau; brothers,...
Charles Norman
Aug 7, 2010
Norman, Charles P. age 60, of Mound. Preceded in death by father, Kenneth and sister, Kathie. Survived by mother, Joyce Scribner; siblings, Dick (Lois) Norman, Diane (John) Meriwether, Pat Kielmeyer (Roger Dickinson), Mary Mueller and Ken Norman; nieces, nephews and loving friends. Memorial service Friday, 12:00 noon at Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home, 13817 Jay St. NW, Andover. Visitation 1 hour prior...
Edith Larson
Jul 26, 2010
Larson, Edith G. "Toots", age 97, of Forest Lake. Preceded in death by husband, Ragnar; and son, Richard. Survived by daughters, Joyce (Sherm) Baklund, and Jean (Richard) Zempel; daughter-in-law, Barbara Larson; grandchildren, Dan (Michelle) Baklund, Deb (Dave) Marohn, Renee Chan, Don (Kathie) Baklund, Doug (Pam) Baklund, Brent (Julie) Zempel, Monica (Todd) Severson, Karen (Reid) Taggart, Kris Larson, Michelle (Chad) Bijou;...
Josephine Bennett
Jun 25, 2010
Bennett, Josephine B. (nee Bettinger) age 84, of Anoka. Preceded in death by husband, Duane; son, Philip; 3 sisters and 2 brothers. Survived by children, Kathy (Darrel) Olson, Sue (Dave) Herron, Laura Bennett, David, Mel (Penny), Vonnie Bennett, Daniel (Julie), Mark, Rose (David) Hutchinson, Bruce, and Jean (Joe) Bennett; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces & nephews. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday,...
George Huebner
Jun 22, 2010
George W. Huebner, Sr., age 92, of Anoka. Preceded in death by wife, Margaret. Survived by children, Kathryn Lewis, Chari Riley, George Jr. (Joanie) and Steven (Katie); 4 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and friends.
Harold Johnson
Jun 19, 2010
Harold I. Johnson age 85, of Caledonia, Mn. Survived by children, Carol (Ronald) Bjerke, Bruce (Sherri) Johnson, James Johnson and Michael Halvorson; 7 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
Christopher Brock
Jun 19, 2010
Brock, Christopher D. age 39, of Andover. Survived by: Wife: Heather Brock, Children: Ryan and Lucas Brock, Parents: Terry and Sally Brock, Brother: Clint Brock, Sister-in-law: Bethany Brock and Baby Brock (anxiously awaiting the arrival of Chris's baby niece or nephew). In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred. Visitation Wednesday, 5-8 PM at: Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home Andover 763-767-7373 thurston-deshaw.com
Mary Ackerson
Jun 18, 2010
Mary Jane Ackerson, age 64, beloved mother and grandmother passed away _June 18, 2010__ surrounded by her loving family after a short but courageous battle with cancer. She will be dearly missed by her two beloved children: Lynn (David) Robson, and Krista Caldwell as well as her grandchildren: Jedah, Danielle and Camryn along with bonus grandchildren Kyle, Jenna, Paige, Elgin...
Charles Ehlen
May 29, 2010
Ehlen, Charles E. Age 86 of Anoka, passed away May 29, 2010. Preceded in death by parents, Charles and Magdelene; Survived by wife, Marion; children, Rita (John) Burgeson and John "Jack" (Nikie) Ehlen; grandchildren, Sam (Annie) Burgeson, CoryAnn Ehlen, Thomas Ehlen, and Susie Burgeson. Charlie played football for Anoka High School and later played hockey. He joined the Navy and...
Steven Raines
May 27, 2010
Steven A. Raines, age 57, of Elk River. Member of the VFW Post 5518. Preceded in death by parents, Edward and Glenny; brother, Tony. Survived by loving wife, Linda; son, Doug (Laura) McNiff; daughter, Misty Powell (Dave Henry); 11 grandchildren; siblings, Cyndi, Mike, Dave, Cathy and Dan. Funeral service Thursday 7 PM at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, W. Main St. and...
Allan Empey
Apr 27, 2010
Empey, Allan Adrian, age 66, of rural Deer River, Mn. died peacefully on April 27, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth, Mn., with family at his side. Allan was born March 24, 1944 at home in Buckman, Mn., the son of John Clifford and Blanche (Tuma) Empey. He married Jo Anne Henry on August 16, 1969 in Mound, Mn....
Donald Langert
Apr 24, 2010
Langer, Donald V. "Zig", age 71, of Ramsey. Born 4/30/1938, passed away 4/24/2010. Survived by loving family, Linda; sons, Chris (Darla) and Brad; grandchildren, Morgan, Jackson, Blayden, Alison, Regan, Kayla, Colton and Aleina; and brother, Lee. Memorial service Wednesday 1-4 PM at the Pullman Place, 17155 Quincy St. NW, Elk River. Private inurnment Fort Snelling Cemetery. Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home Anoka...
Robert Ojala
Apr 22, 2010
Ojala, Robert R. Age 83 of Coon Rapids. Retired Master Instructor from the USAF after 20 years and FMC after 15 years. Member of the Coon Rapids American Legion. Preceded in death by wife, Esther; 1 brother and 5 sisters. Survived by daughters, Nadine (Mike) Tracey and Kathy (Darrell) Olson; grandchildren, Rachel, David and Natalie Tracey. Funeral service Monday 11...
Janet Boyer
Apr 21, 2010
Boyer, Janet I. age 68 of Andover. Preceded in death by husband, Doug; sons, Kevin and Brian; and father, Elmer Neumann. Survived by son, Scott (Lisa) Boyer of Ramsey; and daughter, Melanie Bentley of Andover; grandchildren, Nicole, Kylee, Destiny, Doug and Kaiden; mother, Ida Grebowski of New Brighton; brothers, Bob (Barb) Neumann of Aitkin and Clyde Neumann of WI; nieces,...
Janet Stanchfield
Apr 20, 2010
Stanchfield, Janet L. age 78, of Blaine. Preceded in death by parents, Verner & Violet Thomey; sister, Beverly Christenson. Survived by children, Scott (Kathryn) Stanchfield and Debbie (Steve) Schwaab; grandchildren, Travis and Cortney Stanchfield, Shaun and Sheena Schwaab; great- grandchildren, Nathan, Tyler and Eli; and brother, Terry Thomey. Funeral service Friday, 7 PM at Thurston- Lindberg Funeral Home, West Main...
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