Wayne W. Blesi, Sr.
May 17, 2009
Blesi, Wayne W., Sr. age 87, of Dayton. Preceded in death by wife, Oris. Survived by children, Larry (Judith) Blesi, William Blesi, Kathleen Bauer, Karen (Tony) Marqueti, Wayne (Sandy) Blesi, Jr., and Kevin Blesi; 15 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandson; sister, Shirley Lian; nieces and nephews. Funeral service Saturday 11 AM at Thurston- Lindberg Funeral Home, W. Main St. &...
Bill Simons
May 17, 2009
Simons, Bill age 64 of Anoka. Survived by wife, Peggy; children, Lori (Bob) Olson, Eric (Michelle) Brown and Heather (Eric) Julseth; grandchildren, Nick, Staci, Kayla, Claudia and Lilly; 2 brothers; 1 sister; and his rendezvous friends. Funeral Service Thursday 11:00 AM at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, W. Main St. & Branch Ave., Anoka. Private interment. Visitation 5-8 PM Wednesday. In lieu...
Jill R. Novotny
May 15, 2009
Novotny, Jill Renee age 48, of Mpls. Jill passed away 5/15/2009 after complications from liver cancer. She was a student of Master Mehdi Mirbaghri at Top Tae Kwon Do Karate School. Preceded in death by mother, Elaine Henricksen; and brother, John. Survived by loving husband of 18 years, John; pets, Cammy and Junior; father, Lloyd Henricksen; sisters, Lynn (Phil) Lehman,...
Frances T. Huss
May 14, 2009
Huss, Frances T. age 92 of Anoka, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on May 14, 2009. Preceded in death by husband, Robert, grandsons, Lawrence "Mick" Main and Dennis Main. Survived by children, Christina Main, Patricia Johnson, Shirley (Dennis) Ernst, Robert (Darlene) Huss, Janice (Charles) Anderson, Richard (Nancy) Huss, 22 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, 19 great-great-grandchildren, other relatives and...
Katherine M. Johnson
May 14, 2009
Johnson, Katherine M. age 67, of St. Francis. Survived by husband, Marlin; children, Cheri (Mike) Anderson, Denise (Bruce) Chaffee, Michael (Michelle) Johnson; 4 grandchildren; mother, Margaret Frislie; siblings, Galen and Duane Frislie, and Elizabeth (Mark) Karol. Funeral service Tuesday 11 AM with visitation 1 hour prior at Trinity Lutheran Church, 3812 - 229th Ave. NW, St. Francis. Visitation also 5-8...
Shirley A. Olson (Nee Ring)
May 2, 2009
Olson (Ring), Shirley Anne age 82, of Coon Rapids, died peacefully Saturday, May 2, at Unity Hospital, Fridley. She was born, January 30, 1927 in St. Cloud, MN to William George and Beatrice Alice Ring. She graduated from Staples High School and attended Nursing School at the College of St. Catherine before marrying John Olson. While raising her children, she...
John L. Ogren
Apr 28, 2009
Ogren, John L. age 87, of New Hope. Master Sergeant Air Force retired. Also retired after 30 years from the Minneapolis Post Office. Preceded in death by grandson, Jonathan Ogren; brothers, Robert and Carroll Ogren. Survived by loving wife of 62 years, Barbara; children, Judy (Dean) Sequin, Doug (Bev) Ogren, and Rusty Ogren; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; brother, Stuart Ogren;...
Steven J. Seaborn
Apr 28, 2009
STEVEN JAMES SEABORN BORN JANUARY 27, 1950 DIED APRIL 27, 2009 Steve died at age 59 from complications of Multiple Sclerosis. He volunteered for the M.S. Walk each year. His courageous and optimistic spirit is a model for us all as we face lifeâ??s challenges. Growing up, Steve spent summers fishing at Lake George and winters bowling, outscoring seasoned veterans....
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,...
