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Brian Warfield Irwin

Brian Warfield Irwin

May 5, 2024

Brian was born in Orange, NJ and moved to Prospect Heights, IL in early childhood. Following graduation from Wheeling High School, Brian attended William Rainey Harper Community College where he received an associate degree in computer science. Pursuing further education, he attended Winona State College and had the good fortune of meeting Cheryl, who would become his wife of...

Lola Irene Esmay

Lola Irene Esmay

May 3, 2024

Lola "Sally" Irene Esmay,  On May 3, 2024, Lola "Sally" Irene Esmay was ushered into Heaven to be with the love of her life, Don. At 103 years old, Sally gently, quietly, and peacefully passed away at her home, surrounded by loved ones.

Lola was born on August 13, 1920, in Woonsocket, South Dakota, to John and...

Irene Theresa Rhoe

Irene Theresa Rhoe

May 2, 2024

Irene Theresa Rhoe passed away on May 2, 2024 at Our Lady of Peace in St. Paul, MN. Irene is preceded in death by her husband, George and her son, Bruce. She is survived by her daughter, Roberta (Rob) Larson and grandson, Josh; along with many other loving relatives and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held...

Marlys Colleen Breeggemann

Marlys Colleen Breeggemann

Apr 29, 2024

Breeggemann, Marlys C. age 87 a resident of The Farmstead of Andover passed away on April 29, 2024. Preceded in death by husband James, parents Romain and Laverne (Solberg) Baanrud, brothers Gary, Dale and Eldon Baanrud. She will be dearly missed by her children Debra (Steve), Brad (Sharon) and Craig, granddaughters Lee, Kathleen, Michelle and Kirsten, seven great-grandchildren, nieces...

Ricky Lee Ostgard

Ricky Lee Ostgard

Apr 22, 2024

Ricky Lee Ostgard, age 64, of Coon Rapids, went to be with our Lord unexpectedly on April 22, 2024. Ricky was born in Grand Forks, North Dakota to Leroy and Emily Ostgard on October 6, 1959. He lived his life as a proud husband, father, grandfather and brother. On August 26, 1983 Ricky married the love of his life...

Mary Jo Chapman

Mary Jo Chapman

Apr 21, 2024

Chapman, Mary Jo age 60 of Anoka passed away peacefully on April 21, 2024. She filled our lives with sunshine and our hearts with love. Survived by her sisters, Jean (Don) Watson, Nancy Scott and many other loving family and friends. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday (5/3/2024) at 11 AM with a visitation one hour prior...

Fay Edwin More

Fay Edwin More

Apr 20, 2024

Fay Edwin More, age 87, of Andover, passed away on Saturday, April 20th, 2024, after a long battle with dementia. Fay was born in Mankato, MN, to Helen and Fay More, on August 19th, 1936. His 10 brothers and sisters, who he truly loved, referred to him as "Junie," short for Fay Junior. After leaving the farm, he proudly...

Ruth Anne Westlund

Ruth Anne Westlund

Apr 19, 2024

Ruth Anne Westlund died peacefully in her sleep at the age of 79 on Friday April 19 th , 2024 by the side of her loving husband of 59 years, Don.

Ruth was born in Grantsburg, WI at Grantsburg Hospital on May 20 th , 1944 to Raymond and Caroline Stauter as the only sister of five...

David L. Simmons

David L. Simmons

Apr 18, 2024

David L. Simmons lived a life marked by dedication, service, and a passion for tinkering and how things work. A dedicated husband, father, grandpa, scout leader, community member, and many other roles. He was born on July 30, 1952, in San Antonio, Texas, to Donald Sr. and Josephine Simmons, and passed away due to cancer on April 18, 2024....

Timothy Earl Trude

Timothy Earl Trude

Apr 17, 2024

Timothy Earl Trude, MD, born May 27, 1953 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, went to be with our Lord suddenly on April 17, 2024. Tim survived polio as a toddler and went on to play sports at Mahtomedi High School. He was a skilled trumpet player, winning a Midwest trumpet competition and was recruited by Juilliard. Instead, he went to Bethel...

Vernon Leroy Nelson

Vernon Leroy Nelson

Apr 13, 2024

Vernon LeRoy Nelson "LeRoy" or "Roy", age 82, died April 13, 2024, at Mercy Hospital. Born Feb.18, 1942 to Arthur and Gladys (Barrigar) Nelson, he grew up on a farm in Bruno, MN with his parents; brother, David; and sisters, Bonnie and Linda.  He graduated from high school in Askov, MN, and worked in the Twin Cities until joining...

Larry E. Lundby

Larry E. Lundby

Apr 12, 2024

Larry E. Lundby, of Andover, died April 12, 2024, at the age of 81. Preceded in death by his parents and his son, Chris. Larry served 3 years in the Navy, retired from Federal Cartridge after 49 years, and then worked as an independent electrician. He is survived by his wife, Cathy; daughter, Robyn (Donald) Hamm; grandsons, Joshua and...

John Everette Skeate

John Everette Skeate

Apr 10, 2024

John Everette Skeate, age 89, of Oak Grove, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. John was born in Northeast Minneapolis to John and Maria Skeate, on March 14, 1935. He lived his life as a proud husband, father, grandfather, and United States Marine.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Florence; brother,...

Lorny William Ness

Lorny William Ness

Apr 6, 2024

Lorny William Ness age 64 of Andover. Devoted father, husband, son, and brother, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids, Minnesota surrounded by his loving family. Lorny was born March 24, 1960 in Austin, Minnesota to Larry B. and I. Joan M. (Dunker) Ness, Sr. He grew up in the Austin/Lyle Minnesota...

Jason Carl Youngs

Jason Carl Youngs

Mar 28, 2024

Jason Carl Youngs, age 44 of Andover passed away on March 28, 2024.

Jason was survived by his father, Don Youngs; mother, Sandra (Mike) Davis; sisters, Jen (Aaron) O'Connor and Jackie (Matt) Austin; nieces and nephews, Sydney, Mason, Dehlia, Carter; additional family members, Brett, Ben (Amber), Bre (Jordan), Mia, Harper, Blair, And many aunts, uncles, cousins and...

Anna Lea Cederberg

Anna Lea Cederberg

Mar 27, 2024

Anna Lea Cederberg, age 83, of Dayton, passed away on March 27, 2024.

She loved quilting, beading, counted cross-stitch, and travelling. Anna spent her career as a health para at the Dayton Elementary School, by which her children hold many fond memories.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne; parents, Clifford and Margaret...

Pauline Ruth Nielsen

Pauline Ruth Nielsen

Mar 23, 2024

Pauline Ruth Nielsen, aged 89, of Andover, MN, went to be with Jesus on March 23, 2024. She was born on June 29, 1934 in Neenah, WI to John and Olga Martin. She grew up in Wisconsin, but moved to California when she met the love of her life. Pauline married Thomas Leroy Nielsen on June 20, 1958. They...

Steven Hartley Thompson

Steven Hartley Thompson

Mar 22, 2024

Thompson, Steven Hartley age 72 of St. Francis passed away March 22, 2024. Steve was a deeply loving husband, father, brother, and friend. He worked for Hoffman Engineering for 41 years, retiring in 2014.

While attending the Rinehart School of Taxidermy in Janesville, WI, he met his future wife, Joan Kratz. They were married in 1980 and...

Donald Frederick Boeshans

Donald Frederick Boeshans

Mar 20, 2024

Boeshans, Donald F. age 86 of Anoka passed away peacefully on March 20th after his battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Don was born in Beulah, North Dakota on April 7, 1937, one of 14 children.   He eventually settled in Anoka, Minnesota where he worked as an electrician for Lehn Electric until he retired.  Don's favorite pastimes were hunting and...

Darek Lee Pederson

Darek Lee Pederson

Mar 19, 2024

Darek Pederson, aged 47, of Blaine, MN passed away in the early morning hours on March 19th, 2024. Darek was born March 9th, 1977 to Richard and Joy Pederson and was the youngest of four children.

Darek played hard and worked hard. He grew up in St. Francis and became involved in sports at the age of...

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