William H. "Bill" Blesi
Apr 24, 2009
Blesi, William H. Age 86, of Dayton, formerly of Osseo. Preceded in death by parents; 5 brothers; 1 sister; and granddaughter, Billie Jo. Survived by loving wife of 63 years, Joyce; daughters, Marilyn (Terry) Kreiling, Debbie (Norris) Steinke, Dawn Van Lith (Gerry) and Robin (Russell) Smith; 12 grand- children; 15 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great granddaughter; beloved pet, Coco; many other relatives...
Elizabeth J. Forcier
Apr 23, 2009
Forcier, Elizabeth J. age 89 of Elk River. Preceded in death by husbands, Daniel Scannell and Adrian Forcier; brother, Louis Miller; sister, Shirley Miller. Survivd by children, Susan Boedigheimer, Dianne (John) Harter, Tim (Joanne) Scannell; 9 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great-grandchildren; brother, Gordon Miller; sister, Jean Duszak; many other relatives and friends. Memorial service Wednesday 11:00 AM with visitation one...
Dorothy W. Leathers
Apr 22, 2009
Leathers, Dorothy W. age 86, of St. Francis. Preceded in death by husband, Dean; parents, Samuel & Laura Wirz; brother, Lloyd Wirz and sister, Doris Wirz. Survived by sister, Arlene Wirz Gaslin of St. Peter; nieces & nephews. Funeral service Tuesday, 11 AM at St. Francis United Methodist Church, 3914 229th Ave NW, St. Francis. Interment Lakeview Cemetery, Nowthen. Visitation...
Laverne "Ruth" Beckman
Apr 21, 2009
Beckman, Laverne Ruth April 18, 1924 - April 21, 2009 Reunited with husband, Myrle. Will be dearly missed by children, Ronald (Sandra), Jack (Carrie), Myrle Jr. (Mona), Brian (Norine), Heidi (Kevin), Lynn, Scott (Kim); 15 grandchildren and 13 great- grandchildren. Laverne always loved any conversation over a good cup of coffee, was an avid reader and crossword puzzle whiz. She...
Bruce F. Naegele
Apr 21, 2009
Naegele, Bruce F. age 54 of Coon Rapids, formerly of St. Anthony Village. Survived by loving wife, Debbie; children, Benjamin and Rachel; parents, Ross and Lois Naegele; brother, David Naegele; sisters, Becky (Frank) Riggle, Diane (Denise) Naegele, Jan (Steve) Campbell; and special aunt, "Auntie Jo". Memorial Mass of Christian Burial Staurday 2:00 PM, with visitation one hour prior at St....
Abbie Anna Brooks
Apr 19, 2009
Brooks, Abbie Anna age 83, of Andover. Retiree from Cornelius Company. Preceded in death by son, Rand Madison; sister, Pauline Gay; twin brother, Nels Reynolds; and brothers, Clarance, Laurance and Ernest Reynolds. Survived by husband of 50 years, John; children, LeAnn (Jim) Moe of Anoka, Mark Brooks of Dalbo, Barry (Colleen) Brooks of Oak Grove; grandchildren, Ted (Stephanie), Kurri, Reed...
Jay Rodd
Apr 18, 2009
Jay Allan Rodd, age 46 of Salt Lake City, Utah. Preceded in death by father, Jack; grandparents, Leonard & Eileen Skelton, Frank & Thelma Rodd; Survived by mother, Janice Rodd; sister, Judy (Mark) Herrala; brother, James; many other relatives and friends. Memorial service 1:00 PM Tues. - April 28, 2009 at the Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home, 13817 Jay St. N.W. Andover....
June Lemke
Apr 18, 2009
Lemke (Grangaard), Clarassa J. "June" age 79, of Coon Rapids. Preceded in death by husbands, Marvin Grangaard and Richard Lemke; daughter, Cathy Leipus; brother, Earl Thompson. Survived by children, Donald (Jean) Grangaard and Karen Meissner; 7 grandchildren; 2 great- grandchildren; and sister, Elaine Gravalin. Funeral service Wednesday, 11 AM, with reviewal one hour prior at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, West Main...
Arthur Dahl
Apr 12, 2009
Dahl, Arthur Roy age 75 of Andover, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Easter Sunday. He was born May 16, 1933 in St. Peter, Minnesota to Anton and Helen Dahl. He was a retiree of the Minneapolis Star Tribune newspaper, retiring after 37 years. Arthur was a long time resident of Andover and was known for his...
Lillian Rasmussen
Apr 8, 2009
Rasmussen, Lillian I. Age 86 of Ham Lake, passed away peacefully 4/8/09. Preceded in death by husband, Harry Sr.; daughter, Jacquelyn; grandson, John Bloom; 14 brothers and sisters. Survived by children, Lila Woodruff, Myron, George (Sue), Harry Jr. (Terri), Jayne (Keith) Bloom and Paul (Linda); numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Donald and Marvin Born, many other relatives and friends....
Evelyn Kost
Apr 6, 2009
Kost, Evelyn M. age 93, of Anoka entered heaven on April 6, 2009 with the same spirit and "spunk" that marked her life on earth. She lived her life with laughter and joy and a passion to enrich the lives of others. Her life and new journey is celebrated by all who shared her life and marveled at her boundless...
Ruth Nutter
Apr 5, 2009
Nutter, Mary R. "Ruth" age 68, of Coon Rapids. Loving wife, mother, grandmother passed away peacefully on 4/5/09. Survived by husband of 47 years, Curtis; children, Curtis Jr. (Deanna), Shelly (Jerry) Budach; grandchildren, Joshua, Michael and Chad Nutter, Jackson and Tyler Budach; brother, James (Dianne) Fox. Funeral service Thursday 2 PM with visitation one hour prior at Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home,...
Dorothy Smith
Apr 4, 2009
Smith, Dorothy L. age 89, of Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, Robert; son, Dennis; sister, Beverly Peel; brothers, Robert and William Magnuson. Survived by brother, Francis Magnuson; daughter-in-law, Bernice Smith; niece, Joyce (David) Tostenson; nephew, Brian (Cathy) Magnuson; sister-in-law, Marilyn Magnuson & her daughters, Sandi, Kathy and Sharon; 5 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral service Friday 11:00 AM at Thurston-Lindberg...
Patricia Moe
Apr 1, 2009
Moe, Patricia M. age 78, of Anoka, passed away 4/1/09. Preceded in death by husband, George; parents, Walter & Dorothy Gaskin; and brother, Thomas Gaskin. Survived by children, Timothy (Debbie) Moe, Todd Moe (Paul Siskind) and Lisa (Mike) Nurnberger; grandchildren, Katie and Kylie Moe and Emily Nurnberger; sister, Elizabeth Predmore; brothers, Gordon (Darlene), Bill and Dr. Fred (Carol) Gaskin; many...
Carolyn A. Houser
Mar 30, 2009
Houser, Carolyn A. age 89 of Anoka. Preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Myra Allen; sister, Margaret Sanders; and great-granddaughter, Taylor. Survived by daughters, Carol Ann Houser of Scandia and Linda (Doug) Brown of Wyoming, MN; granddaughter, Gabriella (Ben) Pankow of Monticello; grandson, Christopher (Christen) Canary of VA; 6 great-grandchildren; sister, Fran Buchanan of TN. Private family services...
Marie Mccabe
Mar 28, 2009
McCabe, Marie age 89, of Anoka. Preceded in death by husband, Leo; great-grandson, Mason Duclos; and brother, Lloyd Erickson, Sr. Survived by sons, James (Bonnie) and Thomas; daughter, Kathleen (Jeff) Olson; 4 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sisters, Lois (Bert) Aaby, Lola (Tom) Osborn and Lila Larson; other relatives and friends. Funeral service Thursday 11:00 AM, with visitation 1 hour prior at...
Rosalia M. Hogendorf
Mar 22, 2009
Hogendorf, Rose M. February 4, 1937 March 22, 2009 Beloved wife of 55 yrs. to Walter Sr; mother to Walter Jr. and his wife, Karen; and Renee Hogendorf; grandmother to Megan & Grant. Rose fought a long battle with Diabetes, cancer and strokes with dignity and grace. We are grateful she was able to spend her final days at home...
Mary Lucking
Mar 21, 2009
Lucking, Mary V. age 69 of St. Francis, was born May 6, 1939 and died March 21, 2009. She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Lopez; son, Steven Lucking; 4 grandchildren and many friends. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 11:00 A.M. with visitation one hour prior at the Church of St. Patrick of Cedar Creek, Oak Grove. Interment St. Patrick...
Earl Shannon
Feb 28, 2009
Shannon, Earl H. age 72 of Coon Rapids. Survived by loving wife of 52 years, Lorraine; children, Vicki (Tim) Nickel, Jeffrey Shannon; grandchildren, Jason (Sarah) Nickel, Jaclyn (David) Sampson, Andrew Nickel; great-grandchildren, Ethan and Emma Sampson; brother, Arnold (Ruth) Shannon; sister, Carol (Lance) Hawes. Funeral service Wednesday 7 PM with visitation one hour prior at the Coon Rapids Evangelical Free...
Frances Erickson
Feb 14, 2009
Erickson, Frances R. age 93, of Anoka. Preceded in death by husband, Elverence; daughter, Janice Mulcare. Survived by son, Donald (Lavonne) of Anoka; 6 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren. Funeral service Thursday, 11 AM, with visitation one hour prior at the Anoka United Methodist Church, 850 South St. Interment Champlin Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred. Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home Anoka 763-421-0220
