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Michael Johnson

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)

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

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

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

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),...

Ruth Peterson

Ruth Peterson

Mar 1, 2010

Peterson, Ruth E. age 79, of Anoka. Preceded in death by daughter, Dawn; sisters, Lucille Walter and Leona Hames. Survived by husband, Kenneth; son, John (Mary); daughters, Sharon (Arlen, Sr.) Madsen, Betty (Robin) Pipenhagen and Mary Lou (Jeff) Foss; 14 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren; brother, Walter (Ardis) Craighton; many other relatives & friends. Funeral service Friday, 1 PM at Thurston-DeShaw Funeral...

William Miller

William Miller

Feb 27, 2010

Miller, William O. "Bill" age 73, of Now- then. Member of the Carpenter's Union Local 851. Preceded in death by parents Ralph and Marjory, and stepson Larry Larson. Survived by loving wife Ginny; children Shelley Roscoe, Margie (Dan) Plantz, Bernie (Carolyn) Larson, Terry (Joni) Larson, and Craig Larson; 8 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; siblings Jim and John Miller, Marilyn Bertram; many...

Dorothy Wilson

Dorothy Wilson

Feb 26, 2010

Wilson, Dorothy M. (nee Patchen) Age 79, of Braham, formerly of Cedar. Preceded in death by husband, Robert; siblings, Florence, Lois, Leonard, Junior, and Barb. Survived by children, Steve (Wendy) Scharber, Lynnette Roberts, Donita Scharber, Frances (Mike) Karpen, and Rick (Bev) Scharber; grandchildren, Michael, Bridget, Melissa, Jennifer, Linda, Janette, Austin, Evan and Andrew; great-granddaughter, Ruth; and the Robert Wilson Family;...

William Trombley

William Trombley

Feb 24, 2010

Trombley, William M. "Bill" age 72, of the Lake George Community. Preceded in death by sister, Joanne Larson. Survived by wife, Karen; children, Loni (Tim) Bright, Guy (Beth), Don (Lynn) and Jay (Stacie) Trombley; mother of Bill's children, Dee; grandchildren, Brandon (Joni) and Matt Vaughen, Billy and Jessi Bright, Aparna Gebstadt, Tess and Ava Trombley, Conner, Victoria, Payton and Paige...

Elizabeth Hoskins

Elizabeth Hoskins

Feb 22, 2010

Hoskins, Elizabeth A. "Betty" Age 78, of Champlin. Preceded in death by husband, Gene; brother, Bud and son, Larry. Survived by daughters, Judy Hoskins (David Chase) and Aimee (Mike) Doyle; grandsons, Sean, Philip, Erik and Nicholas Hoskins; great-granddaughter, Chandler Hoskins; daughter-in-law, Robbie Hoskins; many other relatives & friends. Memorial service Friday, 10 AM at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, W Main St...

Deanna Beyer

Deanna Beyer

Feb 20, 2010

Beyer, Deanna Jean, age 42, of Big Lake. Preceded in death by parents, Richard and Linda Potvin. Survived by husband, Jeff; children, Damien Varmette and Stacey Potvin; granddaughter, Kaylee Bacon-Potvin; siblings, Terry Potvin, Tammy Atchinson, Wendy (Chris) Beaudette, Ricky Potvin and Laurie Potvin; father and mother-in-law, Harlen and Marilyn Patchen Beyer. Mass of Christian Burial, Monday, 11 AM at St....

Audrey Helen Olson

Audrey Helen Olson

Dec 18, 2009

Olson, Audrey Helen Age 90 of Ham Lake, passed away 12/18/09. Preceded in death by parents, Paul and Marjorie Reiman; infant sister, Dorothy and infant great-granddaughter, Natalie. Survived by husband of 71 years, Eugene; sons, Lanny (Marlys) and Larry (Michele); grandchildren, Laurie (Dale) Ricci, Lisa (Bill) Kneale, Mike (Dianne) Olson, and Sarah (Andy) Olsen; 9 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-granddaughter. Audrey...

Marilyn Jean Neprude

Marilyn Jean Neprude

Dec 10, 2009

Neprude, Marilyn J. age 65, of Champlin. Preceded in death by son, Michael Mindrum; sister, Connie Van Dallen; Brother, Ronald Van Dallen. Survived by loving husband, Leigh; daughter, Holly (Dean) Bjerga; son, Paul (Barbara) Mindrum; grandchildren, Sarah and Cody. Funeral service Thursday, 11 AM at the First Baptist Church of Anoka, 1235 Park St. Visitation 5-8 PM Wednesday at Thurston-Lindberg...

Darrell E. Danielson

Darrell E. Danielson

Dec 5, 2009

Danileson, Darrell E. age 66, of Oak Grove. Survived by wife, Lynda; children, Kerri (Tim) Hanson, Kelly (Chris) Schmitt, and Chris; grandchildren, Tyler, Jenna, Taran, and Brian; mother, Dorothy Sehm; two brothers and two sisters. Memorial service Tuesday, 11 AM at Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home, 13817 Jay St. NW, Andover. Visitation 5-8 PM Monday. Private interment. In lieu of flowers, memorials...

Marie Olive Carpentier

Marie Olive Carpentier

Nov 30, 2009

Carpentier, Marie O. age 87, of Elk River. Preceded in death by husband, Paul; sons, Gary and Roger. Survived by daughters, Rose (Fred) Kalk, Marcella (Ken) Schwartz; son, Tom (Pat); 17 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral service Thursday, 11 AM at Zion Lutheran Church, 4th Ave. & Adams St., Anoka. Interment Forest Hill Cemetery, Anoka. Visitation 5-8 PM Wednesday...

Nellie Ellen Olson

Nellie Ellen Olson

Nov 18, 2009

Olson, Nellie E. age 90 of Anoka. Preceded in death by husband, Arnold Sr.; son, Arnold Jr.; brother, Clarence Ruffcorn. Survived by children, Marlys Boehlke, Arlene Olson, Vanessa Peterson, Richard (Delores), Robert (Sandi), James (Linda), Gerald (Linda), Ronald & Kevin; 20 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Kathryn Olson; many other relatives and friends. Funeral service Monday 11 AM at Zion Lutheran...

Barbara Ann Zimmerman

Barbara Ann Zimmerman

Nov 13, 2009

Zimmerman, Barbara A. age 72, of Anoka. Preceded in death by husband, David Hassell; parents, Otto and Josephine Weyhrich; sisters, Joyce James, Lois Beste, Judy Kirchner; and stepdaughter, Brenda Straaghn. Survived by children, Richard (Tami), Daniel (Teresa), and Andrew; stepchildren, Aimee Hassell, Chris Hassell, and Glenda Hassell Kruger; 10 grandchildren, 2 great- grandchildren; brother, Peter (Lorraine) Weyhrich; special friend, Larry...

Valerie "Jeanie" Steinberg

Valerie "Jeanie" Steinberg

Nov 11, 2009

Steiberg (nee Nohr), Valerie "Jeanie" age 54, of Coon Rapids. Preceded in death by brother, Lee. Survived by children, Scott (Tiffany), Todd (Becky), Chad, Bill Jr. (Kristen), Wendy (Mike) Frachon and Ericka Wheeler; 9 grandchildren; parents, LeRoy & Joyce Nohr; 4 sisters and 3 brothers; former husband, William Sr.; many other relatives and friends. Memorial service Tuesday 11:00 AM, with...

Jon Michael Blaskey

Jon Michael Blaskey

Nov 8, 2009

Blaskey, Jon M. age 27, of Anoka. Preceded in death by grandparents, David & Della McArdle & aunt, Georgia Martin. Survived by daughter, Ava; parents, Phil & Chris Rice of Anoka, Michael & Danell Blaskey of Champlin; brothers, Ross Blaskey and Gavin Rice; sisters, Dana Blaskey and Lauren Rice; grandparents, Merrill & Virginia Blaskey of Brooklyn Park; uncles, aunts and...

Cora Louise Miller

Cora Louise Miller

Nov 8, 2009

Miller, Cora L. age 100, of Elk River. Previously of Anoka, St. Paul, and Crown, died November 6. Preceded in death by husband, Gustaf "Jack" Miller. Survived by children, Jelaine (Charles) Huff, Glenn (Kaysene) Miller, Marianne (Norman) Nahring; grandchildren, Gwen Bailey, Brenda (Ralph) Clinton, Glenn II (Janet) Miller, Curtis (Alysia) Nahring, Elizabeth (David) Conti, Melissa (John) Seamans; great-grandchildren, Matthew, Kristin,...

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