Marvin Joseph Artmann
Feb 9, 2024
Artmann, Marvin J. age 90 of Andover, formerly of Fridley died February 9, 2024. Preceded in death by son-in-law Scott Moffat, parents Henry and Anna, siblings Raymond, Florence, Albert and Marcella. Survived by wife of 63 years, Dorothy; children Cheryl Moffat, Paula (Tim Zierden) Artmann, Karen (Greg) Stellick and Mark (Jenifer); grandchildren Nicole (Kevin), Alex, Abby, Alyssa (Holt), Taylor...
Rita Ann Bednarczyk
Feb 7, 2024
Bednarczyk, Rita A. age 74 of Plymouth earned her Angel wings on February 7, 2024 after a hard fought battle with ovarian cancer. Rita was born in North Minneapolis to Andrew & Elizabeth (Fischer) Bednarczyk. She attended St. Anne's School and St. Anthony of Padua High School, both in Minneapolis. Rita graduated from St. Benedict's in Crookston where she...
Velma Christine Kingston
Feb 7, 2024
Velma Christine Kingston, age 96, of Anoka, MN, died Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at the VOA Homestead of Anoka, with her daughter, Christine, by her side.
Velma was born June 17, 1927 in North Redwood Falls, MN, the daughter of Charles and Ruby Brandt. After graduation from Redwood Falls High School in 1945, Velma enrolled in the...
Donna Sharon Brusven
Feb 6, 2024
Brusven, Donna "Sharon" age 87, of Andover, MN passed away on February 6th, 2024. Sharon was born on July 28th, 1936 on the family Farm in Aitkin County, Minnesota. She was a graduate of Mora High School. She attended Bethel College and transferred to the University of Minnesota. After graduating, Sharon started her teaching career at Blake School in...
Lenae Joan Haas
Feb 3, 2024
Lenae Haas, 63, beloved and faithful wife, mother, grandmother, cherished aunt, and dear friend to many, of Coon Rapids, MN, passed peacefully in her home and into the loving arms of her Savior, Saturday, February 3, 2024. Lenae was born in Grafton, ND and was raised in Hoople and Tioga ND. After graduating from Valley City State College, she...
Linda Kay (Grams) Jones
Feb 3, 2024
Linda Kay Jones (nee Grams) age 77 of Anoka, Minnesota was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on January 19, 1947 and passed away peacefully on February 3, 2024. Preceded in death by husband Alan Zopfi, parents Morgan and Audrey Grams, sister Lana Awaijane, brothers Gary and Rodney. Linda is survived by daughter Kari Anderson, sons Steven Zopfi (Jay Shuler) and...
Mary Edith Macdonald
Jan 27, 2024
MacDonald, Dr. Mary E. of Champlin, MN was born in Superior, WI on July 15th, 1939. She passed away on Jan. 27th, 2024. Her mother and father, Zela and Ronald MacDonald, and her brother Ronald preceded her in death. She had no survivors.
Mary graduated from Cathedral Catholic High School in Superior and went on to graduate...
Leone Margaret Struwve
Jan 26, 2024
Struwve, Leone M. Leone, a loving lady of wisdom and wit, passed away Friday, 1/26/24 at the age of 92 in Anoka.
Survived by husband of 68 years Allen, 3 children and 9 grandchildren. Son & family: Tom (Mary Lou) Struwve, Stephen Struwve (Becky Wadleigh), Tim Struwve. Daughter & family: Jean (Vernon) Hammer, Dana Hammer (Anna), Meagan...
David Edward Beberger
Jan 19, 2024
David Edward Beberger was born on January 26, 1934 in Belgrade, Minnesota, the son of Frank & Winifred (Moore) Beberger. He grew up and attended school in Brooten. He served in the Army from 1958 to 1960.
On June 30, 1962 David was united in marriage to Caroline Stang at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in...
Betty Jane Tainter
Jan 17, 2024
Tainter, Betty J. age 87 of Anoka. Preceded in death by husband Willis, parents Leroy and Lena Berg, grandson Mark, granddaughter Laura, daughters-in-law Jan and Mary, siblings Donald, Ronald and Kenneth. Survived by sons Doug and Jeff, grandchildren Kelly, Angela, Tracy, Tanya, Mikael and Matthew, numerous great-grandchildren, siblings Marie, Edna, Raymond, Barb, Janny and Russell, nieces and nephews. Funeral...
Phyllis Elaine Dargis
Jan 12, 2024
Phyllis Dargis, age 88 of Anoka, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 12th, 2024. Phyllis was born on December 2nd, 1935, the third and youngest child of Kenneth and Maybelle Dahlgren (Kallenberger). She was a lifetime resident of Anoka. Phyllis was the school secretary first at Franklin Elementary and then at Ramsey School. She was an accomplished artist, especially...
Gertrude Rosalia Lacey
Jan 8, 2024
Lacey, Gertrude R. age 96, of Dayton, passed away on January 8, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lacey; son, Steven Lacey; grandson, Daniel Boller; great-great- granddaughter, Kehlani Dunphy; brother, LeRoy Hagel. Survived by her children, Susan (Les) Bearl, Karen (Herb) BeBeau, Marion (Ken) Merryman, Elizabeth (Barrie) Daker, Robert Lacey, Janet (Chuck) Boller,...
Katherine Elizabeth Blanchette
Jan 7, 2024
Blanchette, Katherine E. age 69, of Andover. Katherine passed away on January 7, 2024. She left us, taking her memories of relaxing by the lake and cherished times with her grandchildren. Her passion for flowers and family gatherings by the lake home will be fondly remembered by all who knew her. Preceded in death by son Nathan, father Dr....
Marylou Cecelia Hale
Jan 6, 2024
Hale, MaryLou C. age 91, of Anoka. Preceded in death by husband Darwin "Mick" and son-in-law Terry Belland. Survived by daughters Barbara (Toby) Engen, Jeannette Belland and Leslie (John) Scrivener, grandchildren Kim (Jim) Kline, Eric (Beth) Sigfrid, Joey Sigfrid and Jeremy Belland, great-grandchildren Shelby Kline, Riley Sigfrid and Vinnie Belland. Services will be held in the spring or early...
Beverly Anne Perrin Burtness
Jan 4, 2024
Perrin Burtness, Beverly A. age 94, of Anoka, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024. She led a rich life raising a large family, being part of the Knight's of Columbus Women's Auxiliary, a key member in Community Concerts and a member of St. Stephen's Choir. Bev worked as a Health Para for 19 years at Washington Elementary School...
Karen Jean Erickson
Jan 3, 2024
Karen Jean Erickson, born on October 29, 1950 in Minneapolis, MN and passed away on January 3, 2024 at Gracepointe Crossing Senior Living in Cambridge, MN.
She was a loving wife, mother, sister and friend. She is preceded in death by her husbands, David Craig and Frank Villeneuve and survived by her 2 children, Rebecca (Adam) Eastman...
Ardon Edward Buscho
Jan 1, 2024
Ardon E. Buscho, age 85, of Anoka, MN, passed away on January 1, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
Ardon was born April 5, 1938 in Morristown, MN, the first child of Delmar and Sarah (Dick and Sadie) Buscho.
Ardon graduated from Morristown High School in 1956. After graduation, he joined the US Army and...
Lee Melvin Mcgillivray
Jan 1, 2024
Lee Melvin McGillivray, age 57, of Maple Grove, was born July 20, 1966, to Jack and Beatrice McGillivray (Haugen) in Robbinsdale, MN. He passed away peacefully on January 1, 2024, after a brief hospital stay. Lee was an incredible son, brother, uncle, and friend to all. He was a master storyteller, a wonderful trait that he inherited from his...
Mary Carolyn Youngquist
Jan 1, 2024
Mary Carolyn Youngquist of Coon Rapids, age 77, born in Ashby, MN, died 1/1/2024 from metastatic breast cancer. Survived by husband Paul; daughters Molly (Ben) and Ann Elizabeth (Jason); sister Ann Jones and 5 beloved grandchildren.
Mary was a warm, inviting woman whose joy was only matched by her curiosity and intellect. Never one to go with...
Gary Kermit Lien
Dec 29, 2023
Gary Kermit Lien, age 85, passed away December 29, 2023, in Coon Rapids, Minnesota. Gary Kermit Lien was born July 7, 1938, at home in Huron, South Dakota. Gary attended schools in South Dakota and graduated from Watertown High School in 1955. Some early jobs included Dairy Queen, caddying, and working at a service station. He attended South Dakota...
