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...
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),...
