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Emma Elizabeth Ottenstroer

Emma Elizabeth Ottenstroer

Nov 6, 2009

Ottenstroer, Emma E. age 90 of Anoka. Preceded in death by husband, Raymond; son, Stephen; sisters, Frances Greninger; Odelia Kruchten, Mary Agnes Dehmer. Survived by children, Douglas, Duane (Susan), Jean (Donald) Hanson, Donna Ottenstroer; grandchildren, Christine (Larry) Fairman, Scott Hanson, Wendy (Scott) Hamilton, Debra Hanson; 4 great-grandchildren; brothers, Edward (Mary) Greninger, Donald (Phyllis) Greninger; sisters, Thelma Jackson, Anna Mae (Gordon)...

Frank Wadel Gould

Frank Wadel Gould

Nov 5, 2009

Gould, Frank Wadel age 60, of Champlin, was born May 16, 1949 in Glencoe, MN to William and Marjorie (Blake) Gould, who preceded him in death. He passed away peacefully in his home after 9 years of battling cancer. He is survived by his wife, Cynthia Gould; son, Christian Nathaniel Gould and his wife Alexis and their daughters Quinn and...

Kenneth Robert Kramer

Kenneth Robert Kramer

Nov 3, 2009

Kramer, Kenneth R. age 65 of Anoka. Preceded in death by son, Robbie. Survived by siblings, Sheryl (Gerry) Raymond of Jacksonville, IL, Bev (Vince) Gutierrez of River Falls, WI, Barb (Robert) Ochoa of Mpls., Ronald Kramer of Blaine, Jerry Kramer of Big Lake; many nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral service Friday 11 AM with visitation 1 hour prior at Thurston-Lindberg...

Charles A. Skeate

Charles A. Skeate

Oct 27, 2009

Skeate, Charles A. age 82, of Coon Rapids. Preceded in death by mother, Florence. Survived by wife, Marlene "Midge"; children, Terri (Steve) Johnson of St. Paul, David (Catrina) Skeate of Coon Rapids, Robert (Phil Regal) Skeate of Roseville; grandchildren, Ethyn and Owyn Skeate; sister, Jean Berg of Aitkin; brother, Milo (Pearl) Skeate of Mpls.; aunt, Stella Brusseau of Mounds View;...

Brian M. Mcclelland

Brian M. Mcclelland

Oct 25, 2009

Brian was very active in the Anoka Area. He was a member of the Anoka Economic Commission, the Anoka Historical Society participating as an actor as a ghost on the cemetery tours. He was a member of the Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce and was the "facepainter" at the Anoka Car Show. He was an author of children's books and...

Lee Allen Nohr

Lee Allen Nohr

Oct 24, 2009

Nohr, Lee A. age 47, of Zimmerman. Survived by daughter, Jessica Stroman; parents, LeRoy and Joyce; siblings, ReNee Barthel, Pam Hathaway, Valerie Steinberg, Steve, Cheryl Emerson, Joel, Brenda Nohr, and Brian; 2 granddaughters; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and great friends. Memorial service Thursday 11 AM with visitation one hour prior at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, W. Main St. & Branch...

Myrtle Katherine Heitzman

Myrtle Katherine Heitzman

Oct 23, 2009

Heitzman, Myrtle K. age 78 of Anoka. Preceded in death by husband, James Sr.; son, John. Survived by children, Mary (Gary) Prozinski, Joan (Kevin) Landeen, Jim Jr. (Jean), Mike (Jennifer); daughter-in-law, Beth Barten; 12 grandchildren; 2 great-granddaughters; sisters, Marian Bothe, Ellen (Wilbur) Boettcher, Gertrude (Dave) Hanson; loyal dog, Bear. Visitation 5-8 PM Tuesday at Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home, 13817 Jay St....

Gregory Allen Gehring

Gregory Allen Gehring

Oct 17, 2009

Gehring, Gregory Allen age 41 of St. Francis, MN, passed away at home after a nearly year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. Greg was the wonderful father of 2 young, autistic children, Logan and Tatum, who will greatly miss the hours of four-wheeling, jumping on the trampoline and playing together. Preceded in death by father, Raymond. Greg will forever be loved...

Ione Sybil Winch

Ione Sybil Winch

Oct 14, 2009

Winch, Ione S. age 91 of St. Louis Park. Preceded in death by husband, Donald, 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Survived by daughters, Janice Butler of Minnetonka, Karen Lattery of St. Louis Park, Pamela (James) Harrington of St. Joseph, MI; grandchildren, Jennifer, Scott & Chad Michael Butler, Ryan, Adam & Danielle Harrington; 2 great-grandchildren; 3 brothers, 2 sisters. Funeral serice...

Joseph B. Tretter

Joseph B. Tretter

Oct 9, 2009

Tretter, Joseph B. age 64 of Coon Rapids. Preceded in death by parents, Peter & Katherine; brothers, Albert "Sonny", Don, Herman; sisters, Aletha Sahr, Theresa Hoheisel. Survived by sisters, Frances Hoheisel, Rosemary (Rod) Arvidson; many nieces, nehews, other relatives and friends. Celebrantion of life gathing, Thursday, October 15th, 2009, 3-7 PM at the Anoka Ameican Legion, 400 W. Main St.,...

Walton C. "Bud" Sauter

Walton C. "Bud" Sauter

Oct 9, 2009

Sauter, Walton C. "Bud" of Anoka, after a courageous battle, passed away on October 9, 2009 at the age of 82. Preceded in death by wife, Edythe; brothers, Alvern, Charles; and sister, Doris Lindberg. Survived by sons, Thomas, Greg (Cheryl); daughters, Carol (Thomas) Boe and Mary Sauter; grandchildren, Andrew (Kathy), Matthew, Scott, Mark Boe; Brianna, Jennifer Sauter; great-grandchildren, Connor, Landon...

Helen R. Landru

Helen R. Landru

Oct 1, 2009

Helen R. Landru, age 93 of Anoka. Retired from Cornelius after 15 plus years. Preceded in death by husband, Elmer; parents, 2 brothers, and 1 sister. Survived by daughters, Marlene (Tom) Yurek and Karen Peterson; 4 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; sister, Elaine (Laverne) Budach; many other relatives and friends. Memorial service Monday, 11 AM at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, 700 Western...

Ralph W. Conzet

Ralph W. Conzet

Oct 1, 2009

Conzet, Ralph W. age 62 of Dayton. Passed away peacefully at home October 1, 2009. Preceded in death by parents, Ralph and Joyce. Survived by loving wife of 39 years, Vicki; children, Robin Conzet, Crystal Conzet and Clinton Conzet; 4 brothers and 1 sister; many other relatives and friends. Funeral service Tuesday 11 AM with reviewal 1 hr prior at...

Dennis Lee Hanenburg

Dennis Lee Hanenburg

Sep 26, 2009

Hanenburg, Dennis Lee age 51, of Elk River. Member of the Elk River Eagles Club. Survived by daughters, Charissa (Brandon) Kill, Dayna (fiance Brian Nosan), Ashlie and Paige Hanenburg; parents, Jerome & Shirley Hanenburg; siblings, Jere (Bernie), Willis (Denise), Cheryl Anderson, Linda Hanenburg, Larry (Barb) and Doreen (Brian) Borntrager; significant other, Helen Trosper; many other relatives and friends. Memorial service...

Gary W. Heitman

Gary W. Heitman

Sep 24, 2009

Gary W. Heitman, age 62, of Coon Rapids, MN, died surrounded by family and friends at Mercy Hospital on Friday, September 25, 2009, after a long and courageous struggle with COPD. He was born in Baraboo, WI to Howard Heitman and Rosa Mae (Klein) on February 14, 1947. He married his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Rita...

Irvin A. Smith

Irvin A. Smith

Sep 21, 2009

Smith, Irvin A. age 69, of Elk River. Preceded in death by parents, Cecil & Luella; sister, Rosana; brother, Ralph; grandsons, David & Eli Chase. Survived by loving wife of 30 years, Lori; children, Todd (Becky), Tracie Knudtson, Christine (Ron Wolske) Raines; grandchildren, Amanda, Ashley, Elizabeth, Sara, Tawny, Matthew, Dylan and Misty; 5 great-grandchildren; brothers, Cecil (Pat), Lenord (Joanne), Richard,...

Lavergne M. Pierson

Lavergne M. Pierson

Sep 19, 2009

Pierson, LaVergne M. age 92, of Champlin. Preceded in death by husband, Earl and sister, Shirley Wengel. Survived by son, Gary (Gloria) Pierson; daughter, Vonna (George) Staska; grandsons, David Pierson and Matthew Oakes; sister, Vivian Husnik. Funeral service Wednesday, 1:00 PM with reviewal one hour prior at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, W. Main St. & Branch Ave., Anoka. Private interment Champlin...

Jean E. Overdick

Jean E. Overdick

Sep 10, 2009

Overdick, Jean E. age 83 of Anoka. Survived by loving husband of 63 years, Forrest; children, Roger Overdick of Coon Rapids, Nancy (Dwight Olsen) Overdick of Rio Rancho, NM; grandson, Dylan; other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held in Schleswig, Iowa. Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home Anoka 763-421-0220 thurston-lindberg,com

Joseph L. Kramolisch

Joseph L. Kramolisch

Sep 10, 2009

Kramolisch, Joe age 70, of Blaine, MN, died Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009 at home with his family after a brave fight with esophageal cancer. Survived by wife, Sue, of 44 years; children, Chris (Rick) Valento of Duluth, Lissa (Tim) Lerum of Mpls; sisters, Bettalina (Danny) McCarter of TN, Jeanette (John) Clemmerson of AZ; sister-in-law, Judy (Mike) Sikorra of Deephaven; nephews,...

Doris Vogel (Nee Hubert)

Doris Vogel (Nee Hubert)

Sep 9, 2009

Vogel (HUBERT), Doris passed away peacefully at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids on September 9, 2009 at the age of 86. Doris was born on July 30, 1923 in Bemidji, MN to William and Anna (nee Peckels) Hubert. She was preceded in death by husband, Sylvester â??Tedâ? Vogel. Survived by children, Dorothy (Marland) Ringeisen, George Lantz, Katherine Praske, Joseph (Cheryl)...

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