Everett Rupprecht
Apr 8, 2010
Everett M. Rupprecht, age 87, of Coon Rapids. Longtime employee at the Brookdale Sears. Preceded in death by daughter, Nancy LaTourelle; sister, Bernice Schaub; and brother, Leonard. Survived by loving wife of 61 years, Janet; children, John (Lynne), Bruce (Joyce), Barbara Lukitsch and David; grandchildren, Jessica, Miranda, Tiffany, Blake, Sheila, Sarah, Hannah, Josiah and Aaron; 3 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Suzanne Leenhouts;...
Matthew Enfield
Apr 2, 2010
Enfield, Matthew Steven age 19, of Moorhead, formerly of Anoka & Oak Grove, died unexpectedly on April 2, 2010. Matthew was preceded in death by brother, Christopher. Survived by his parents, Steve and Donna; brother, Michael; fiancee, Brandi Morthberg; grandparents, aunts and many friends. He is a 2008 graduate of Meadow Creek Christian School in Andover. Matthew lettered in soccer...
Katherine Gustafson
Mar 31, 2010
Gustafson, Katherine E. age 74, of Big Lake, formerly of Andover. Former owner of Kathy's Custom Upholstery in Anoka. Survived by children, Sharla (Gary) Foster, Kevin (Ida), Jolene (Dan) Crofoot and Kayla Kropp (John Mahoney); 9 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brother, LeRoy Jr.; sisters, Dolly, Ina, Joyce, Charlene and Beverly; faithful companion, her dog Daisy. Funeral service Monday 11 AM at...
Margaret Bolduc
Mar 28, 2010
Margaret K. Bolduc, age 93, of Mpls., passed away on March 28, 2010. Preceded in death by husband, Llewellyn; and son, Michael. Survived by children, Richard (Beverly), Sandra (Charles) Haertzen, Peter (Darlene), James (Judy), Paul (Rose) and Kathryn (Edward) Eisenschenk; 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday 11 AM at Epiphany Catholic Church, 11001 Hanson...
Gaylord Marcus
Mar 28, 2010
Gaylord P. Marcus, age 67, of Andover. Retired building supervisor with NAU Companies in Ramsey. Preceded in death by parents, Lyle and Ann; grandson, Mitchell Lorimer. Survived by loving wife of 39 years, Pat; children, Jennifer (Doug) Orr, Bill (Teresa) Lorimer, Julia Lorimer, and Tara (Matt) Kuker; grandchildren, Shelby and Logan Orr, Marcus and Alec Lorimer, Lexi and Nick Lorimer,...
Richard Pearson
Mar 22, 2010
Pearson, Richard J. age 70, of Anoka. Retired purchasing agent for Anoka County and A Club member. Preceded in death by parents, Vivian & Tilda Pearson. Survived by loving wife, Renate; children, Sheri (Doug) Randall, Shannon (Monty) Headley, David (Dawn), Erin (Thomas) Ihle and Joel (Laura); stepchildren, Christine (Mark) Hill, Gary Vick, Angela (Mike) Carlson and Daniel (Jennifer) Vick; 8...
Paul James Mertens
Mar 21, 2010
Mertens, Paul J. age 36 of Ramsey, passed away March 21, 2012. Paul was a loving father, a wonderful family man, an avid outdoorsman especially fishing and hunting, he was also a hardworking and talented carpenter. Survived by fiancée, Lisa Niedzielski; children, Lucas and Alysa Mertens; parents, Kathy and Dean Bemis; sister, Julie Mertens; step-sisters, Lorie (John) Bemis, Wendy (Mark)...
Paul James Mertens
Mar 21, 2010
Mertens, Paul J. age 36 of Ramsey, passed away March 21, 2012. Paul was a loving father, a wonderful family man, an avid outdoorsman especially fishing and hunting, he was also a hardworking and talented carpenter. Survived by fiancée, Lisa Niedzielski; children, Lucas and Alysa Mertens; parents, Kathy and Dean Bemis; sister, Julie Mertens; step-sisters, Lorie (John) Bemis, Wendy (Mark)...
Bradley Pramann
Mar 21, 2010
Bradley Joseph Pramann, age 39, of Zimmerman. Preceded in death by father, Rollie. Survived by wife, Shannon; children, Wyatt and Mikayla; mother, Mary Ann; brother, Brian (Gloria); sisters, Janelle (Duane) Belanger and Jennifer (Jason) Slipy; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, 10:30 AM at St. Stephen's Catholic Church, 525 Jackson St. Anoka. Visitation Friday,...
Clemens Gruber
Mar 15, 2010
Gruber, Clemens J. age 90, an Anoka resident for 55 years. Served on the Destroyer U.S.S. Cony as a gunnery officer during WWII. Preceded in death by wife, Elizabeth; brothers, Arnold and George; sister, Ruth Peterson. Survived by daughter, Kristin; son, Rolf (Cindy); grandchildren, Dena (Chris) Norman, Erik and Timothy; great-granddaughter, Carly; brother, Paul (Audrae). Funeral service Friday, 11 AM...
Susan Hackert
Mar 14, 2010
Hackert, Susan K. age 56, of Ramsey. Preceded in death by father, Leo Liska. Survived by loving husband of 28 years, Francis; son, Garry; daughter, Nichelle Hackert; mother, Marian Liska; sister, Kathy (Ken) Raines; brother, Dale (Tammy) Liska; many other relatives and friends. Funeral service Thursday, 11 AM at Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home, 13817 Jay St. NW, Andover. Visitation Wednesday, 5-8...
John Kucheska
Mar 13, 2010
Kucheska, John age 84, of Champlin. Preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Survived by loving wife of 64 years, Rosella; children, John (Sally), Linda (Jerry) Olson, Laurie (Tom) Batters, and Tom; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral service Wednesday, 11 AM at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, West Main St. & Branch Ave., Anoka. Visitation 1 hour...
Michael Johnson
Mar 12, 2010
Johnson, Michael E. age 58, of Andover. Worked as an advertising sales manager with E.C.M. Publishing. Preceded in death by parents. Survived by wife, Patty; daughters, Erin and Tracy Johnson; siblings, Gaynelle Johnson, Deedi Talbott, Shelley Johnson and Kirk Johnson; many other relatives and friends. Memorial service Saturday 2:00 PM at Zion Lutheran Church, 1601 4th Ave S, Anoka. Visitation...
Mildred Giddings (Pratt)
Mar 12, 2010
Giddings (Pratt), Mildred S. Age 99, of Anoka. Preceded in death by husbands, Hazen Pratt and Ralph Giddings; brothers, Chester and Will Hendrickson. Survived by sons, Curtis Pratt (Pat Norton), Tom Pratt (Fran Olivera), Devin (Zoe) Hazenson, Jim Pratt and Jon Pratt (Deborah Clemmensen); several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother, Richard (Betty) Hendrickson. Memorial service 11 AM Saturday, April 17, 2010...
Fairabell Gonzales
Mar 5, 2010
Gonzales, Fairabell G. (nee Cooper) Age 86, a longtime resident of the Cooper's Corner area of Anoka County. Preceded in death by husband, Everett; her parents; 3 brothers and 1 sister. Survived by daughters, Helen (Rodney) Anderson of Isanti, Gladys (Melvin) Cartier of Andover; 3 grandchildren; 2 step grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; 2 step great-grandchildren; 1 great- great-grandson; nieces and nephews....
Gordon Maag
Mar 4, 2010
Maag, Gordon E. "Gordy" age 81, of Anoka. Preceded in death by wife, Audrey; and daughter, Karen. Survived by daughters, Debra (James) Davis, JoAnn (Dave) Schulte and Cheri (Jeff) Swenson; grandchildren, Kevin, Jake, Cade, Jenna, Kayla, Tyler, Nate and Makenna; brother, Roland (Rachel) Maag; nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday 10:30 AM at St. Stephen's Catholic Church, 5th...
Sylvan Bauer
Mar 2, 2010
Bauer, Sylvan B., Sr. age 84, of Sartell, formerly of Anoka. Preceded in death by sons, Matthew and Daniel; 3 brothers and 1 sister. Survived by loving wife of 63 years, Shirley; children, Joseph (Mary), Sylvan Jr. (Wenda), Mark (Jan), Jay (Pat), Peter (Linda), Helen (Pat) Breslin, Paul (Madelyne), Mary (Ron) Kuntz, Father Stephan OSC, Stephanie (Dave) Stevens, Phillip (Karen),...
Ruth Peterson
Mar 1, 2010
Peterson, Ruth E. age 79, of Anoka. Preceded in death by daughter, Dawn; sisters, Lucille Walter and Leona Hames. Survived by husband, Kenneth; son, John (Mary); daughters, Sharon (Arlen, Sr.) Madsen, Betty (Robin) Pipenhagen and Mary Lou (Jeff) Foss; 14 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren; brother, Walter (Ardis) Craighton; many other relatives & friends. Funeral service Friday, 1 PM at Thurston-DeShaw Funeral...
William Miller
Feb 27, 2010
Miller, William O. "Bill" age 73, of Now- then. Member of the Carpenter's Union Local 851. Preceded in death by parents Ralph and Marjory, and stepson Larry Larson. Survived by loving wife Ginny; children Shelley Roscoe, Margie (Dan) Plantz, Bernie (Carolyn) Larson, Terry (Joni) Larson, and Craig Larson; 8 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; siblings Jim and John Miller, Marilyn Bertram; many...
Dorothy Wilson
Feb 26, 2010
Wilson, Dorothy M. (nee Patchen) Age 79, of Braham, formerly of Cedar. Preceded in death by husband, Robert; siblings, Florence, Lois, Leonard, Junior, and Barb. Survived by children, Steve (Wendy) Scharber, Lynnette Roberts, Donita Scharber, Frances (Mike) Karpen, and Rick (Bev) Scharber; grandchildren, Michael, Bridget, Melissa, Jennifer, Linda, Janette, Austin, Evan and Andrew; great-granddaughter, Ruth; and the Robert Wilson Family;...
