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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
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
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
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...
