Thomas Joseph Gerlach
Mar 16, 2024
GERLACH, Thomas J. age 82 of Ramsey. Preceded in death by parents Francis & Irene and brother Bob. Survived by wife Joanne, children Julie (Paul) Haugen, Annette (Norb) Gregory and Matthew (Michelle) Gerlach, 7 grandchildren, 5 brothers, 2 sisters, nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 11 am at The Catholic Church of St....
Bruce John Swanson
Mar 16, 2024
Swanson, Bruce J. age 61 of Anoka passed away unexpectedly on March 16, 2024. Bruce was a longtime Anoka resident who was a very competitive tennis player and loved the intense competition of playing with younger players. We will remember his humor, uniqueness, big heart, patience and kindness toward others. He loved animals, especially his cats. Bruce served in...
Gary Edward Johnson
Mar 15, 2024
Johnson, Gary E. age 82 of Anoka. Gary grew up in the Mahoning Mining location outside of Hibbing, Minnesota. He taught for a few years in Palatine, Illinois before settling in Anoka, where he taught Biology at Anoka Senior High School for 31 years. Once a teacher, always a teacher, he enjoyed sharing "teachable moments" with those around him,...
William Whitney Gault
Mar 15, 2024
William Whitney Gault, 77, died on March 15, 2024, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis after battling complications from lung disease. He was born on January 1, 1947, in Sterling, Illinois. His parents moved the young family to Nashwauk, where his mother, Stella's family lived, in 1953. Bill had four younger siblings, was involved in a large number of...
Patricia Florence Locher
Mar 12, 2024
Patricia Florence Locher (Patty/Pat), age 87, of Anoka, passed away peacefully in her sleep with family beside her on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. She was born in Almena, Wisconsin on November 9, 1936, to William and Elizabeth Vanda, and grew up alongside her two sisters, Evonne and Karon.
She extended to all an unselfish and encompassing love...
Elaine Vivian Petter
Mar 12, 2024
Elaine Vivian Petter, age 91, of Anoka, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph; two brothers, and one sister.
Elaine is survived by her sons, Dave (Lucy) and Dan (Dana); daughter, Diane (Ron); grandchildren, Jennifer (Tim) Traver, Tyler (Amanda) Petter, Laura (Anderson Solvalagem) Wagner, Julie Wagner, Nikolaus (Elizabeth)...
Irene Hazel Pearson
Mar 12, 2024
Pearson, Irene H. age 93 of East Bethel, formerly of Brooklyn Park. Preceded in death by husband, Orville, great-granddaughter Kenzleigh Pearson, brothers Donald and Harvey Corneliusen, sister Adeline Oveson, sister and brother-in-law Dorothy and Fred Berry. Survived by daughter Linda (Jerry) Monahan, sons Lyle and Gary (Kathi) and daughter Gail (Tim) Goss, brothers Harold (Audrey) Corneliusen and Wayne (Janet)...
Carol Kathleen Pesola
Mar 12, 2024
Pesola, Carol K. age 87 of Anoka. September 7, 1936 – March 12, 2024 Carol grew up in Erwin Township in northern Michigan and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood, Michigan in1954. Shortly after her graduation she married her high school sweetheart, Ray, and they were married 64 years. Ray and Carol lived in New Brighton...
Thomas Lee Wantland
Mar 12, 2024
Thomas Lee "Tom" Wantland age 62 of Oak Grove. His quest for knowledge and passion for precision are only a small part of the gift that it has been to share time with Tom. His drive to understand how things worked helped him become a wealth of knowledge in both the automotive world with General Motors and also the...
Judy Kay Intihar
Feb 28, 2024
Intihar, Judy K. age 79 of Coon Rapids. Preceded in death by husband Frank, grandson David Brigman and parents Hartvik & Ann Wick. Survived by children Jeff (Anne) Boe, Lisa Blue, Becky (Michael) Walz, Kevin (Windy) Intihar and Angela (Kenley) Brigman, grandchildren Ian, Will & Lucy Morgan, Zach Walz, Allison, Kyle & Anthony Blue, Taylor, Jamie & Payton Intihar...
Everett Arthur Wheeler
Feb 27, 2024
Everett Arthur Wheeler, born on October 27, 1941, in Sarles, North Dakota, passed away on February 27, 2024 in Coon Rapids, Minnesota at the age of 82. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.
Everett moved with his family to Grafton, North Dakota in 1957, where he later met and married the love of...
Clayton Douglas Lasher
Feb 25, 2024
Clayton Lasher of Champlin MN passed away peacefully in his sleep the morning of February 25th. He had been in home hospice for the last 5 weeks being lovingly cared for by family.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Bernard Lasher; parents, Howard and Evelyn (Waller) Lasher; and siblings, Douglas Lasher, Audrey Duffy, Gale...
Gary Edward Appl
Feb 24, 2024
Gary Edward Appl, age 78 of Andover, passed away at his home on February 24, 2024.
Gary loved his family and enjoyed all outdoor activities with fishing being his favorite, followed by golfing, skiing, snowmobiling, camping, and hunting. His indoor activities consisted of boxing in his younger years and bowling later in life.
Gary had...
Jacquelyn Marie O'Hern
Feb 24, 2024
Jacquelyn Marie O'Hern, age 41, of Ramsey, passed away in her home on February 24, 2024. Jackie was born November 11, 1982, to Joyce and Bruce O'Hern in Robbinsdale, Minnesota. She was baptized and confirmed at St John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Corcoran, Minnesota and graduated in 2001 from Anoka High School. Jackie's whole career was spent with Achieve...
Kirk Allan Ziegler
Feb 23, 2024
Kirk Allan Ziegler, age 69, of Champlin, passed away on February 23, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Arntson; father, Donald Ziegler; and step-father, Dwaine Wilmot.
He is survived by his wife, Linda; daughters, Aleisha (Ryan Allanson), and Kasandra; granddaughter, Reese Allanson; sisters, Kim (Rick) Johnson, Karen (David) Doely, Shannon (Steve)...
Joanne Kaye Bravinder
Feb 22, 2024
JoAnne Kaye Bravinder, age 71, of Coon Rapids, passed away on February 22, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Dorothy Underwood; and sisters, Patricia Torkelson and Carol Jean Underwood.
JoAnne is survived by her husband, Bob; sons, Marc Norton and Scott (Janie) Norton; brother, Robert (Janis) Underwood; many nieces, nephews,...
Deana Cathlene Doely
Feb 19, 2024
Deana Cathlene Doely, age 29, was tragically taken from our world on Monday February 19, 2024. Please join us to celebrate her life on Tuesday February 27th at Glen Cary Lutheran Church, 15531 Central Avenue, NE in Ham Lake with visitation at 10 am and service at 11 am. Deana was born September 10th 1994 in Fridley Minnesota. Deana...
Lynn Louise Anderson
Feb 12, 2024
Lynn L. (Sachs) Anderson passed away at home on February 12, 2024 at the age of 76. Lynn is survived by her husband of 54 years, Doug; children, Corey (Teri) and Cathy (Terry); 5 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; siblings, Nancy, Bruce, Dale, Terry & Joann and many more cherished family and friends. Lynn was born and raised in Minneapolis,...
David W. Ostendorf
Feb 12, 2024
Sept. 18, 1958 - Feb. 12, 2024 David (Dave) Ostendorf, age 65, passed away suddenly on February 12, 2024, following a stroke. Throughout his life, Dave dedicated himself to overcoming kidney disease, which he battled for over thirty years, serving as a tremendous source of inspiration for others. Many sought guidance, advice, and hope from him and his wife,...
Virginia Helen Muscha
Feb 10, 2024
Virginia Helen Muscha, age 86, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2024, at Wildflower Lodge Memory Care in Maple Grove, MN.
Virginia was born in Harvey, ND on May 18, 1937, to Joseph and Margaret (Holzer) Muscha. Virginia was the 8th of 13 children, and she grew up on a farm in rural Harvey. She attended Wells...
