Allen Penney
Jan 29, 2011
Penney, Allen F. age 81 of Andover, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on 1/29/11. Preceded in death by parents, Erwin and Emma Penney; brothers, Laverne, Paul, Sidney; and sister Murtle. Survived by loving wife, Darlene of 55 years; sisters, Doris and Shirley; children, Terry (Brenda), Debbie (Donald), Dean (Debbie), Becky (Tony), Tony (Missy) and Rhonda (John); 16 grandchildren; many...
Winslow Holasek
Jan 24, 2011
Holasek, Winslow Ignac age 78, lifetime resident of Andover, served 6 years at Anoka National Guard, was the 1973 Farmer of the Year, was a 40 year member of Turfgrass Producers International, and was one of the first council members of the City of Andover. Preceded in death by parents, Ignac and Grace Holasek. Survived by loving wife, Corinne; daughters,...
David Simonson
Jan 23, 2011
Simonson, David L. age 68, of Blaine. Preceded in death by parents, sisters Karen Tucker and Marilyn Rutz. Survived by loving wife, Margaret of 45 years; sons, Chad (Teri) and Brent; grandchildren, Hailey and Samantha; brother, Loren (Marie); sister, Laurel (Tom) Stusek. Funeral service Friday, 11 AM at Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home, 13817 Jay St. NW, Andover. Visitation one hour prior...
Harley Nelson
Jan 23, 2011
Nelson, Harley M. Passed away peacefully on January 23, 2011 at the age of 87. A longtime resident of Anoka, Harley was a Milaca High School graduate, a WWII Navy veteran and a retiree from the Rural Cooperative Power Assoc. in Elk River. An avid fisherman, he was also an enthusiastic Minnesota professional and collegiate sports fan and a loyal...
Helen Bouley
Jan 21, 2011
Bouley, Helen M. (nee Plante) age 83, of Coon Rapids. Preceded in death by husband, Marvin; sons, Stephen and Dennis; and brother, Thomas Plante. Survived by children, Vernon (Nancy), Susan (Richard) Dickison, Andrew (Cathy), Martin (Colleen), Sandra Wahl, Nicholas (Jhna); daughter-in-law, Robin; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; special family friend, Richard Bartz. Mass of Christian Burial Friday, 10:30 AM at St....
Clarice Parkin
Jan 21, 2011
Parkin, Clarice J. age 82, of Otsego. Preceded in death by husband, Eugene; parents, Clarence and Beatrice Axmaker; sister, Gabriel Kvam. Survived by children, David (Shirley) Parkin, Gail Parkin, Sharon (Steve) Hall, Randy (Sandi) Parkin and Roxanne (Kevin) Leigh; 6 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; sisters, Bea Henson, Doris Watson and Gloria Gramm; nieces and nephews. Funeral service Tuesday 11:00 AM at...
William "Buzz" Peterson
Jan 20, 2011
Peterson, William J. "Buzz" Age 69 of Ramsey. Preceded in death by infant son, Jonathan; parents, and sister, Shirley Carner. Survived by wife, Diana; children, Jennifer, Justin (fiancee Rianna Summers), and Joshua; grandson, Aiden; sister, JoAnn (Gerry) Blaine; brother-in-law, Warren Carner; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral service Monday 7 PM with visitation beginning at 4 PM at Thurston-DeShaw...
Norma Swanson
Jan 16, 2011
Swanson, Norma A. age 79, of Anoka. Teacher for over 40 years, member of PEO and preschool teacher at Zion Lutheran. Norma was a talented floral artist, loving wife, sister, mother and grandmother whose spirit will live on in the hearts of those who knew her. Preceded in death by her parents, Tillie and Theodore Engmark; sister, Beverly. Survived by...
Bruce Bennett
Jan 14, 2011
Bruce A. Bennett, age 45, of Anoka. Preceded in death by parents, Duane and Josephine; brother, Philip. Survived by daughters, Shelby and Peyton; life companion, Kristine Roades; siblings, Kathy (Darrel) Olson, Sue (David) Herron, Laura Bennett, David, Melvin (Penny), Vonnie Bennett, Daniel (Julie), Mark, Rose (David) Hutchinson, and Jean (Joe) Bennett. Funeral service Wednesday, 11 AM at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home,...
Robert Rognstad
Jan 11, 2011
Rognstad, Robert J. "Bob" age 62, of Andover. Retired from BAE Systems after 40+ years. Survived by loving wife of 42 years, Coletta; children, Bobbi (Doug) Cogswell and James (Sherry); grandchildren, Alexis Rognstad and Eva Lindberg; parents, Oswald & Elaine; brother, Charles (Sheila); many other loving family & friends. Funeral service Saturday, 11 AM at Grace Lutheran Church, 13655 Round...
Wayne Burrell
Jan 10, 2011
Burrell, Wayne R. Age 50 of Anoka. Survived by children, Tara and Nicole; 3 grandchildren; mother, Marilyn (Thomas) Gay; father, Wayne (Deanna); siblings, Sherry (Terry), Sandy (Mike), Debbie (Dale), Carol (John), Linda, Susie (Chuck), and Amy (Erik); 6 step brothers and sisters, many other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 11 AM with reviewal 1 hour prior at...
Kristine Borene
Jan 4, 2011
Borene, Kristine C. Age 41 of Andover, passed away peacefully January 4, 2011 after a courageous battle of cancer for over 10 years. Devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend. Survived by husband, Larry; daughter, Alexandra and son, Nicholas; parents, Marlene and Duane Hass; brother, Derek (Keely); mother- & father- in-law, Hazel and Ron and brother-in- law, John (Becky); nieces,...
George Kisler
Jan 1, 2011
Kisler, George L. age 74, of Elk River. Funeral service Wednesday 11 AM at Meadow Creek Church, 3037 Bunker Lake Blvd. NW, Andover. Visitation 1 hour prior to service. Private interment Lakeview Cemetery, Wright, MN. Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home Andover 763-767-7373
Dennis Mixdorf
Dec 22, 2010
Dennis M. Mixdorf, age 63, of Ramsey. Dennis was born 5/17/1947 in Cedar Falls, IA to Martin & Irene Mixdorf, and passed away peacefully 12/22/2010. He worked as a Human Resource Manager for various divisions of FMC for 32 years and retired from United Defense in 2005. Dennis was a loving and devoted husband to Mary Beth. Father to Eric...
Dorothy Branum
Nov 27, 2010
Branum, Dorothy A. age 86, of Ham Lake, passed away on Sat., Nov. 27, 2010 at home surrounded by her loving family. Preceded in death by husband, Richard; parents, Ernest and Viola Peterson; sister, Margaret Thompson; and brother, Alvin Peterson. Survived by children, Richard (Barbara) Branum, Clifford (Lana) Branum, Judy (Dick) Boutin, Susan (Howard) Pipkorn, Debbie (John Voges) Branum, John...
John Brooks
Nov 27, 2010
Brooks, John M. Age 88 of Andover. Retiree of Anoka Hennepin District 11. Preceded in death by loving wife, Abbie; son, Rand; siblings, Lee, Fritz, Jim, Danny Brooks and Anna Stevens. Survived by child- ren, LeAnn (Jim) Moe of Anoka, Mark Brooks of Dalbo, Barry (Colleen) Brooks of Oak Grove; grandchildren, Ted (Stephanie), Kurri (Laura Cherry), Reed and Kindsey Moe,...
Vernon Songstad
Nov 23, 2010
Songstad, Vernon S. age 88, of Coon Rapids. Born 12/2/1921 in Garretson, SD, went home to be with the Lord on 11/23/2010. Vern was preceded in death by loving wife, Dee; parents, Lorenza and Nels Songstad; 5 siblings; and many brothers and sisters-in-law. Survived by son, Gregory; daughter, Andrea (Chuck) Philipsek; grandchildren, Jesse Songstad, Michelle Chapman, Sam and Alexandra Philipsek;...
Gilbert Swing
Nov 22, 2010
Swing, Gilbert R. age 84, of Anoka. Gilbert was an employee with the City of Anoka for 38 years. Preceded in death by his wife, Bernice; and 8 brothers. Survived by special niece and nephew, Valorie (Rod) Sigafoos, and Keith (Cindy) Lindberg; great nieces and nephews, sisters-in-law, Ruth Swing and Dee (Leif) Erickson; other nices, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral...
Robert Heliker
Nov 21, 2010
Heliker, Robert L. "Bob" Age 91 of Andover. Preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Phyllis. Survived by daughters, Carole (Larry) Rosine of Maple Lake and Pam (Jim) Zushin of Ohio; 5 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Memorial Mass Friday 11 AM at St. Stephen's Catholic Church, 525 Jackson St, Anoka. Visitation 1 hour prior to the...
Theodore Tronson
Nov 20, 2010
Tronson, Theodore T. age 95, of Coon Rapids. Retired road foreman with the City of Coon Rapids. Preceded in death by wife, Emily; and seven brothers and sisters. Survived by sons, Tim (Mary), Jack (Mylinh) and Steve (Colleen); 7 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; brother, Walt (Isabelle); many other relatives and friends. Memorial service Tuesday, Nov. 30, 11:00 AM at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral...
