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Robert E. Forrer

Robert E. Forrer

Aug 23, 2009

Forrer, Robert E. age 59, of Zimmerman, formerly of Anoka. Member of the IBEW Local #292. Survived by loving wife of 37 years, Janine; daughters, Denise (Ted) Schnabel, Kim (Erik) Entinger and Jenny Forrer (Patrick Anderson); grandchildren, Garrett, Gretta and Jack; many brothers, sisters, other relatives and friends. Memorial service Saturday, 2 PM at Thurston- DeShaw Funeral Home, 13817 Jay...

David Fred "Super Dave" Osborn

David Fred "Super Dave" Osborn

Aug 22, 2009

Osborn, David F. "Super Dave" age 40, of Ramsey. Member of Teamsters Local 120 and worked at Super Valu. He helped coach many sports in the Anoka- Ramsey area. Preceded in death by father, Paul. Survived by loving wife of 18 years, Trish; children, Eric and Austin; mother, Fritzine (Gene) Madzo; sister, Laura Osborn; stepsister, Gina; nieces, nephews, other relatives...

Terry L. Rush

Terry L. Rush

Aug 3, 2009

Rush, Terry L. Age 57 of Blaine. Preceded in death by parents, Gerald and Marlene; brother, Gary. Survived by children, Troy (Julie) Rush, Shawn Rush, and Stacy Rush; grandchildren, Kayla and Blake; many other relatives and friends. Memorial service Friday 11 AM with visitation 1 hour prior at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, West Main St and Branch Ave, Anoka. 763-421-0220 thurston-lindberg.com

Arlan D. "Joe" Beek

Arlan D. "Joe" Beek

Aug 2, 2009

Beek, Arlan D. "Joe" age 72, of Anoka. Preceded in death by four sisters and parents, Raymond and Anna. Survived by significant other, Marie Lundberg; children, Vicky Serna, Jordy (Susan), Gary (Robyn) and Raymond (Belinda); several grandchildren and great- grandchildren; two sisters and two brothers. Funeral service Wednesday, 11 AM at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, West Main St. & Branch Ave.,...

Sylvia L. Kirchner

Sylvia L. Kirchner

Jul 29, 2009

Kirchner, Sylvia L. age 99, of Andover. Preceded in death by husband, Walter; son, John "Jack"; infant twin daughters; great-grandchildren, Melissa Jacobson and Charlie Winne; brothers, Archie and Elmer Miller. Survived by children, Walter "Dick", Merwin (Carol), Archie (Darlene), Bill, Patricia (Keith) Johnson, Sharon (Gary) Patchen, Noreen Kirchner, Jim, and Nancy Anderson; 22 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren. Memorial service Monday 11...

Fred V. Sjolander

Fred V. Sjolander

Jul 29, 2009

Sjolander, Fred V. age 83, of Anoka, passed away 7/29/09 at home with his beloved Delores by his side. Fred was preceded in death by parents, John and Myrtle; sister, Alice Hamner. Survived by loving partner, Delores Jaques; son, Ron (Kriste); daughters, Lana (Kenny) Clifton and Sonja Sjolander; grandchildren, Tina (Matt) Snow, Nicole (Rodney) Racine and Jason Sjolander; great-grandchildren, Grace,...

Michael J. Kindseth

Michael J. Kindseth

Jul 21, 2009

Kindseth, Michael J. age 51 of Anoka. Preceded in death by parents, Orin & Ruth Kindseth; brother, Kevin Kindseth. Survived by children, Jacob, Katie and Cody Kindseth; companion, Lynn Cronk; sister, Connie Kelly; brothers, Rick (Judy) Kindseth, Curtis Kindseth. A celebration of life and a time for sharing will be held 4:00 PM, Friday, July 31, 2009 at the Jan...

Dorothy Susan "Rita" Olson

Dorothy Susan "Rita" Olson

Jul 10, 2009

Olson, Dorothy S. "Rita" age 89 of Coon Rapids. Preceded in death by husband, Theodore "Ted"; brothers, Frank, Peter, Michael and Joseph Tuszka. Survived by daughter, Penny (Al) Picha; granddaughter, Nastia; other relatives and friends. Graveside funeral service Monday 11:00 AM at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery, 7601 - 34th Ave. S., Mpls., MN. All attending will meet on Lane #1...

Donna R. Farrier

Donna R. Farrier

Jul 10, 2009

Farrier, Donna R. age 87 of Coon Rapids. Preceded in death by husband, Jim; brothers, Richard and Charles Closson; sister, Beryl Fraedrich. Survived by daughters, Penny Magnuson of Andover, Laurie (Mac) MacKechnie; 6 grandchildren. Memorial service Tuesday, August 11, 2009 - 11:00 AM with visitation one hour prior at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, 1923 - 3rd Ave....

Dorothy J. Kopis

Dorothy J. Kopis

Jul 7, 2009

Kopis, Dorothy J. age 86, of Andover. Survived by husband, Chester; children, Larry (Jeanne), Kathy (Tom) Beckelman; 11 grandchildren; many great and great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Fay and Dorie. Mass of Christian Burial Monday, 11 AM, at Epiphany Catholic Church, 11001 Hanson Blvd. NW, Coon Rapids. Interment Epiphany Cemetery, Visitation 4-7 PM Sunday, with 6:30 PM vigil prayers at Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home,...

Sigurd B. Vikse

Sigurd B. Vikse

Jul 6, 2009

Vikse, Sigurd B. age 86, of Brooklyn Park. Survived by wife, Susan "Toni"; children, Susan Vikse of Mpls, Kristen (Anthony) Trelles of Mpls, Gordon Vikse of Oklahoma, Sarajane (Gary) Vikse-Brenton of New Brunswick, Canada and Jonathan (Twilla) Vikse of Ramsey; grandchildren, Susan "Jeannie" and David Trelles, Rachael and Heather Kennedy, Kelsey and Jessica Vikse; step-grandchildren, Patricia and Chris Keeler; brother,...

William O. "Bill Ashe

William O. "Bill Ashe

Jul 3, 2009

Ashe, William O. "Bill" age 58, of Ham Lake. Survived by loving wife of 38 years, Carol; children, Julie (Mike), Frederick, Melissa (Mathew) Kampa, and John Ashe; step-grandson, Alex; and one soon-to-be grandchild; brothers, Allen and Paul. Visitation Wednesday, 5-8 PM with a 7 PM prayer service at Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home, 13817 Jay St. NW, Andover. Private interment Appleton Highland...

Elizabeth Anne "Betty" Schwartz

Elizabeth Anne "Betty" Schwartz

Jul 2, 2009

Schwartz, Elizabeth A. "Betty age 69 of Dayton. Preceded in death by brothers, Paul and Ed Curda. Survived by loving husband of 49 years, Jerry; children, Theresa Schwartz, Tim (Kara), Julie (Dewey) Pettit, Barry (Anne) and Jeff (Kristi); grandchildren, Jamie, Zach, Jayna, Sophie and Cole; brothers, Jerry (Marilyn) Curda and Christopher (Debbie) Curda; sister, Mary Kay (Marshall) Wallace; and many...

Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Hollan

Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Hollan

Jul 1, 2009

Hollan, Elizabeth Ann "Betty" age 69 of Ramsey, Minnesota. Survived by loving husband of 51 years, Theodore â??Tedâ? Tolburt Hollan; five children, Theresa (Scott) Erickson, Jeffrey Hollan, Eric (Angela) Hollan, Angela Hollan and Jessica Hollan; 15 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; five brothers, Bill, Kenny, David, Gale and Jerry Mapes; one sister, Henrietta Anderson; many other relatives and friends. There will be...

Gladys M. Batson

Gladys M. Batson

Jun 29, 2009

Batson, Gladys M. age 88, of Ramsey. Preceded in death by husband, James. Survived by many cousins and friends. Memorial service Tuesday 1:30 PM with visitation one hour prior at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, W. Main St. & Branch Ave., Anoka. Interment Forest Hill Cemetery, Anoka. Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home Anoka 763-421-0220 thurston-lindberg.com

Dustin W. Jorgensen

Dustin W. Jorgensen

Jun 29, 2009

Jorgensen, Dustin W. "Dusty" age 32, of Nowthen, passed away suddenly at his home. Survived by son, Jacob and Jacob's mother, Julie Hoffman of Isanti; parents, Harold and Joyce Jorgensen of Nowthen; brother, Bradley "Brad" Jorgensen; niece, Amber Jorgensen, both of Ramsey; uncles, aunts, cousins, other relatives and many friends. Funeral services Wednesday 11:00 AM, with reviewal one hour prior...

Joseph P. Steindel

Joseph P. Steindel

Jun 28, 2009

Steindel, Joseph P. age 84 of Coon Rapids, died June 28, 2009. Served in the Navy Submarie Service during WWII. Preceded in death by parents, Thelma Schmidt and Mathew Steindel; son, David; sister, Edna. Survived by wife of 59 years, Patricia; sons, Stephen (Carolyn), Terry (Angel Wincze), and Gregg; daughter, Trudy Greer; grandchildren, Maria, Timothy, Michelle, Michael, Reed, Haley and...

Margaret G. Hommes

Margaret G. Hommes

Jun 26, 2009

Hommes, Margaret G. Age 87 of Crystal, formerly of Rush Lake. Preceded in death by husband, Floyd; brothers, Ernie, Morris, and Clarence Lehrmann. Survived by sons, Lester (Janet) and Richard; sister, Delores Derscheid; 5 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Memorial service Wednesday 4 PM at Thurston- Lindberg Funeral Home, West Main St and Branch Ave, Anoka. Visitation 1 hour prior...

Mary E. Olson

Mary E. Olson

Jun 26, 2009

Olson, Mary E. age 89, of Anoka, formerly of Rochester. Preceded in death by husband, Woodrow; and son, Dennis. Survived by sons, Douglas (Sharon) and Gary (Roxanne); daughter-in-law, Jane (Dave) Schill; grandchildren, David (Shelley), Amy (Steve) Antini, Debbie (Ken) Bina, Jeff, Todd (Ann) and Mary Frances (Mark) Videle; great-grandchildren, Tyler, Austin and Jenna Bina, Elise and Finn Olson, Grace Videle;...

James S. Lofgren

James S. Lofgren

Jun 22, 2009

Lofgren, James S. age 49, of Oak Grove. Preceded in death by father, Stanley; and grandson, Gene. Survived by loving wife of 28 years, Lori; children, Michelle (Michael) Jacobson, Jason (Sara) and Jill (Kal) Knuteson; grandchildren, James, Jason, Summer, Ava, Lucy, Colton and Grace; mother, Mona Lofgren (Darrell Erickson); brother, Curtis; sister, Robin (Mark) Tebben; mother-in-law, Sandy Eidsmoe; special nephew,...

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