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Kenneth E. Taylor

Kenneth E. Taylor

Jun 21, 2009

Taylor, Kenneth E. age 69, of St. Francis, passed away 6/21/09. Survived by wife of 48 years, Joan; daughters, Lori Taylor, Kelly (Jim) Pierson; granddaughters, Heather and Carlie; brother, Ronald (Barbara) Taylor; other relatives and special friends, Hugh and Denny. Friend of Bill W. for 32 years. Funeral service Thursday, 6 PM, with visitation one hour prior at Thurston- DeShaw...

Lorelei B. "Lori" Sorenson

Lorelei B. "Lori" Sorenson

Jun 16, 2009

Sorenson, Lorelei B. "Lori" age 70, of Andover. Preceded in death by husband, Ken. Survived by children, Valerie (Stephen) Harrington and Keith Sorenson; grandchildren, Jacob, Emily and Erin Harrington, Kayla, Jessica and Sara Sorenson; 3 brothers and 5 sisters; many other relatives and friends. Funeral service Monday, 11 AM, with reviewal one hour prior at Anoka Covenant Church, 752 Grant...

Esther Yasger

Esther Yasger

Jun 11, 2009

Yasger, Esther age 92 of Columbia Heights. Preceded in death by husband, Theodore; son, Donald; grandson, Ronald Yasger; brothers, Joseph, Edward and Louie Maciej; sisters, Blanche Kallis and Helen Paquin. Survived by children, Jerome (Judy), Janet (Michael) Johnson, James (Barbara), Sharon Falknor (Keith Flermoen); daughter-in-law, Ann Yasger; 19 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandson; sister, Lorraine (John) Imholte. Mass of Christian...

Robert D. "Butch" Flint

Robert D. "Butch" Flint

Jun 9, 2009

Flint, Robert D. "Butch" age 66, of Champlin, passed away on June 9, 2009. Preceded in death by parents, Mason and Odelle Flint. Survived by wife, Judy; sons, Tony (Lisa) and Adam (Marybeth); grandchildren, Alex and Ava; sister, Deanna (Ronald) Buchholz; many other relatives and friends. Funeral service Tuesday 11 AM with reviewal one hour prior at St. Stephen's Catholic...

Joan Lila Austin (Nee Burman)

Joan Lila Austin (Nee Burman)

Jun 3, 2009

Austin (nee Burman) Joan Lila age 77 of Coon Rapids. Preceded in death by husband, Lloyd; brothers, William and Robert Burman; sister, Roberta Jackson. Survived by daughter, Debra (Mike) Humrick; sons, Daniel, David (Leah); grandchildren, Jon Dolinich, Jennifer Martin, Lloyd Austin, Scott Humrick and Brianna Austin; step-grandson, Andrew Treichel; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral service Monday, 11:00...

Evadena K. Seaberg

Evadena K. Seaberg

May 30, 2009

Seaberg, Evadena K. age 93, of Anoka. Retired teacher from the Anoka School District after more than 35 years. Preceded in death by husband, Helge; and daughter, Carol Seaberg. Survived by son, Richard; daughter, Kathy (Richard) Lundberg; grandchildren, Nathan (Teresa), Meagan (Randall) Simpson; great-grandchildren, Donovan, Talyor, and Aaron; sister, Meda (Herb) Reichow; many other relatives and friends. Funeral Service Thursday...

Theodore Q. Larson

Theodore Q. Larson

May 26, 2009

Larson, Theodore Q. age 81, of Coon Rapids, died accidently May 26, 2009. Retired from Boise Cascade in International Falls after 37 years. Preceded in death by parents, Theodore and Edith. Survived by sister, Lois (Leo) Smith; nieces, Shelly (Bob) Huber and Sherry (Mike) Shelton; great nephews, Tony and Tyler Huber, David Saterbak. Funeral service Saturday 11 AM, with visitation...

Daniel B.. Martinson

Daniel B.. Martinson

May 25, 2009

Martinson, Daniel B. Age 68 of Cedar, passed away peacefully at home on May 25, 2009. He was president and CEO of Northland Screw Products, which was founded in 1977, planning and zoning member for the city of St. Francis, longtime board of directors member for the Village Bank and active in many motorcycle and car clubs. Preceded in death...

Mary Ann Groettum (Nee Pagel)

Mary Ann Groettum (Nee Pagel)

May 25, 2009

Groettum, Mary Ann (nee Pagel) age 78, of Coon Rapids, passed away May 25, 2009 after a long battle with pain and suffering. Her husband Robert of 38 wonderful years of marriage predeceased her. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Nettie Pagel; sisters, Leora, Julia, Allie, Alene and Nettie; brothers, Henry, John, Louis and Fred....

Jason D. Boeckel

Jason D. Boeckel

May 23, 2009

Boeckel, Jason D. age 25 of Otsego, formerly of Champlin. Died accidentally May 23, 2009. Survived by mother, Janet Boeckel and fiance Kevin Schlegel; father, Darrell and fiancee, Judy Petree; sister, Nancy (John) Eckles; nephew and niece, Vincent and Faith Eckles; grandparents, Charlotte Seemann, Harold and Irene Boeckel; many other relatives and friends. Funeral service Friday 11:00 AM with visitation...

Micah Lehi Casbohm

Micah Lehi Casbohm

May 20, 2009

Casbohm, Micah Lehi age 34 of Fridley. Survived by parents, Bill & Katie Casbohm of Fridley, brother, Daniel Casbohm of Anoka; sister, Tanja Casbohm of Fridley; step-brother, Mike (Dawn) Johnson of Crystal; several spare brothers, sisters and moms. Funeral service Wednesday 11:00 AM with visitation 1 hour prior at The Church of Jesus Crist of Latter-Day Saints, 100 Silver Lake...

Gary A. Lafave

Gary A. Lafave

May 18, 2009

LaFave, Gary A. age 65, of Coon Rapids, formerly of Deerwood, MN. Preceded in death by parents, Alvie and Mary; sister, Beverly Crawford; and grandson, Nathan Awalt. Survived by loving wife, Sharen; children, Lisa (Jeff) LaFave-Richard, Scott (Lonnie) Awalt, Keith (Jami) Awalt, Sheree Korwes, Kurt Awalt and Tracy (Mike) Rippberger; 20 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; many other relatives and friends. Funeral...

Wayne W. Blesi, Sr.

Wayne W. Blesi, Sr.

May 17, 2009

Blesi, Wayne W., Sr. age 87, of Dayton. Preceded in death by wife, Oris. Survived by children, Larry (Judith) Blesi, William Blesi, Kathleen Bauer, Karen (Tony) Marqueti, Wayne (Sandy) Blesi, Jr., and Kevin Blesi; 15 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandson; sister, Shirley Lian; nieces and nephews. Funeral service Saturday 11 AM at Thurston- Lindberg Funeral Home, W. Main St. &...

Bill Simons

Bill Simons

May 17, 2009

Simons, Bill age 64 of Anoka. Survived by wife, Peggy; children, Lori (Bob) Olson, Eric (Michelle) Brown and Heather (Eric) Julseth; grandchildren, Nick, Staci, Kayla, Claudia and Lilly; 2 brothers; 1 sister; and his rendezvous friends. Funeral Service Thursday 11:00 AM at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, W. Main St. & Branch Ave., Anoka. Private interment. Visitation 5-8 PM Wednesday. In lieu...

Jill R. Novotny

Jill R. Novotny

May 15, 2009

Novotny, Jill Renee age 48, of Mpls. Jill passed away 5/15/2009 after complications from liver cancer. She was a student of Master Mehdi Mirbaghri at Top Tae Kwon Do Karate School. Preceded in death by mother, Elaine Henricksen; and brother, John. Survived by loving husband of 18 years, John; pets, Cammy and Junior; father, Lloyd Henricksen; sisters, Lynn (Phil) Lehman,...

Frances T. Huss

Frances T. Huss

May 14, 2009

Huss, Frances T. age 92 of Anoka, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on May 14, 2009. Preceded in death by husband, Robert, grandsons, Lawrence "Mick" Main and Dennis Main. Survived by children, Christina Main, Patricia Johnson, Shirley (Dennis) Ernst, Robert (Darlene) Huss, Janice (Charles) Anderson, Richard (Nancy) Huss, 22 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, 19 great-great-grandchildren, other relatives and...

Katherine M. Johnson

Katherine M. Johnson

May 14, 2009

Johnson, Katherine M. age 67, of St. Francis. Survived by husband, Marlin; children, Cheri (Mike) Anderson, Denise (Bruce) Chaffee, Michael (Michelle) Johnson; 4 grandchildren; mother, Margaret Frislie; siblings, Galen and Duane Frislie, and Elizabeth (Mark) Karol. Funeral service Tuesday 11 AM with visitation 1 hour prior at Trinity Lutheran Church, 3812 - 229th Ave. NW, St. Francis. Visitation also 5-8...

Shirley A. Olson (Nee Ring)

Shirley A. Olson (Nee Ring)

May 2, 2009

Olson (Ring), Shirley Anne age 82, of Coon Rapids, died peacefully Saturday, May 2, at Unity Hospital, Fridley. She was born, January 30, 1927 in St. Cloud, MN to William George and Beatrice Alice Ring. She graduated from Staples High School and attended Nursing School at the College of St. Catherine before marrying John Olson. While raising her children, she...

John L. Ogren

John L. Ogren

Apr 28, 2009

Ogren, John L. age 87, of New Hope. Master Sergeant Air Force retired. Also retired after 30 years from the Minneapolis Post Office. Preceded in death by grandson, Jonathan Ogren; brothers, Robert and Carroll Ogren. Survived by loving wife of 62 years, Barbara; children, Judy (Dean) Sequin, Doug (Bev) Ogren, and Rusty Ogren; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; brother, Stuart Ogren;...

Steven J. Seaborn

Steven J. Seaborn

Apr 28, 2009

STEVEN JAMES SEABORN BORN JANUARY 27, 1950 DIED APRIL 27, 2009 Steve died at age 59 from complications of Multiple Sclerosis. He volunteered for the M.S. Walk each year. His courageous and optimistic spirit is a model for us all as we face lifeâ??s challenges. Growing up, Steve spent summers fishing at Lake George and winters bowling, outscoring seasoned veterans....

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