Robert Ervin Olson
Dec 29, 2023
Robert Ervin "Bob" Olson age 80 of Coon Rapids passed away on December 29, 2023 after battling many years of health issues. Bob was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on August 10, 1943 to Elmer and Dorothy (Johnson) Olson. He was preceded in death by his father Elmer, stepfather and mother Ticknor & Dorothy, sister Bernell Olson, brother and...
Joan Marie Patten
Dec 27, 2023
Patten, Joan M. age 80, of Ramsey. Preceded in death by husband Ronald, Sr., son Ronald, Jr., and parents Bernard and Benita Pennig. Survived by daughter Tracey (Scott) Sylte, grandchildren Jeff and Brad, aunt and uncle Irene and Mike Steele, many other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 11 am at St. Stephen's...
Sharon Lorraine Beatty
Dec 12, 2023
Sharon Lorraine Beatty, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bud and Lorraine Hulleman; and brother, Rodger.
She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Gary; children, David (Joyce), Deanna (Scott) Palmer, Charlene (Scott) Pendergrass; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and many family and friends....
James Hugh Stewart
Dec 12, 2023
Stewart, James H. "Jim" age 80 of Anoka. Jim was a pioneer in the community education world in Minnesota. He was adamant about getting the community involved in education. After retirement Jim's passion became servicing others through the church, and golfing with his buddies. He had a heart of gold and a smile that would make your day. Jim's...
Mary Louise Hays
Dec 11, 2023
Hays, Mary L. age 74 of Anoka passed away at Mercy Hospital on December 11, 2023. Mary was born in Anoka on August 25, 1949 to parents Robert and Margaret Durand.
Preceded in death by her parents, brother, Edward Durand and nephews, Jeff and Brian Durand. Survived by husband, Lee Hays; son Adam Hays (Angie Rafferty); daughter,...
Leonette "Nettie" Pastoors
Dec 10, 2023
Leonette "Nettie" (Theisen) Pastoors July 21,1937- Dec.10,2023
We are saddened to share with you the passing of our wonderful Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother.
Nettie was born and raised in Cold Spring, MN to Leo and Augusta (Grundhoefer) Theisen. She was the last little addition to a family of 8 children, and growing up, they all ...
Terri Lynn Loftis
Dec 8, 2023
Loftis, Terri L. age 73 of Anoka, passed away suddenly on December 8, 2023. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents Gordy & Bette Gerling, brother Mike Gerling, sister-in-law Susan Gerling and niece Stacey. Terri is survived by her husband of 54 years, Danny, children Dawn Kutina (Wayne) and Tami Carlson (Dodd), along with 5 grandchildren, 2...
Margaret Helen Trombley
Dec 6, 2023
Trombley, Margaret H. (Sebesta) age 93, of Champlin passed away on December 6, 2023.
Preceded in death by her husband, Harold; son, Tim; son-in-law, Dave Prebeck; brother, Bobby Sebesta. Survived by her daughters, Debbie Prebeck, Cindy (Steve) Christianson and Wendy Trombley (Jake); loving grandma to 9 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and her sister Kathy Hanson of Arizona and...
Radeen "Dusty" Rae Nordeen
Dec 6, 2023
Radeen "Dusty" Rae Nordeen, age 84, of Andover, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023.
Dusty was a woman of many skills and trades who could hold her own. She was a mother, a grandmother, a great-grandmother, and a great-great-grandmother, and she wore those titles with pride.
While working at Northwest Airlines, she met Gordy,...
Gary Lee Spielman
Dec 6, 2023
Gary Lee Spielman, age 71, of Coon Rapids, formerly of East Grand Forks, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in the early hours of December 6th, 2023. Gary was born on February 6th, 1952, to Richard Arlo Spielman and Rhoda (Weisbrod) Spielman in Tracy, MN. Gary graduated from Tracy High School in 1970. He attended Bemidji State University...
Duane Alan Parks
Dec 2, 2023
Duane Parks of Ham Lake, MN died December 2nd, 2023 at age 76. He lived a life of service as a proud Vietnam veteran and long time Deputy with Anoka County. Duane was a devoted husband and proud father who always put others first. He is thought of fondly as a neighborhood friend and coach. Duane spent his retirement...
Major Jeffrey Thomas Hoernemann
Nov 29, 2023
It is with profound sadness and grief that we announce the passing of Jeff, our loving and devoted husband, brother, son, grandson, cousin and friend. He was taken from us far too soon on November 29, 2023, when his CV-22 Osprey aircraft tragically crashed off the coast of Yakushima Island, Japan.
Jeff is survived by his wife,...
Michael John Nichols
Nov 23, 2023
Nichols, Michael J. (CPA) age 78 of Champlin passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Nov. 23, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Hazel Nichols and 6 siblings.
Michael is survived by his wife of 55 years, Louise; sons, Greg and Grant; grandchildren, Alex, Gregory, Gavin and Kylie; great-granddaughter,...
Roberta Ann "Bobbie" Lemmon
Nov 21, 2023
Roberta A. "Bobbie" Lemmon, age 81, of Elk River, formerly of Anoka.
Preceded in death by parents Everett & Loretta Paddock.
Survived by loving husband of 61 years Norman "Norm", daughters Kari Larsen and Amy Lemmon, granddaughter Elizabeth Larsen, grandson Matthew Larsen, brother Ron (Pauline) Paddock, nieces and nephews.
Memorial Services Monday, December...
Bonnie Lavonne Grandell
Nov 20, 2023
Bonnie Lavonne Grandell (nee Erickson) age 91, of Rosemount, MN., passed away peacefully at home on November 20, 2023.
Bonnie was born January 9, 1932 in Duluth, MN, to Adolph and Edna Erickson. She is preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Grandell Sr, and grandson Kenneth Grandell III.
She is survived by six children:...
Bret Lawrence Stanley
Nov 19, 2023
Bret Stanley, Ramsey, Minnesota, passed away November 19 at the age of 57. Bret was born and raised in the Morgan Park neighborhood of Duluth and was a member of St. Margaret Mary church there. He spent 6 months in Saudi Arabia as part of the Gulf War in 1990 with the 109th LEM National Guard Unit. In 1993,...
Jeffrey Alan Johnson
Nov 17, 2023
Jeffrey Alan Johnson, age 70 of Ham Lake, MN passed away on November 17, 2023.
Jeff was born to Harlan and June Johnson on June 26th, 1953. He grew up in Fridley, MN, graduating from Fridley High School in 1971. He married and had two daughters, raising them in Spring Lake Park, while working for Minnegasco, which...
Wesley Howard 'Wes' Peters
Nov 17, 2023
Wesley "Wes" Peters, 83, of Andover, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023. Wes was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada on September 7, 1940, to the late William and Adila Peters.
Wes moved 16 times in the first 19 years of his life. He attended many different mostly multi-grade classrooms through grade nine and then graduated...
Walter "Sonny" William Forschen
Nov 9, 2023
Walter "Sonny" Forschen, 74, of Andover, MN passed away surrounded by loved ones November 9, 2023 in North Branch, MN. Sonny was born June 21, 1949 in Milaca, MN, grew up in the Austin, MN area, and graduated from Lyle High School. He married the light of his life Patricia Grundwalt on December 8, 1967 and a few years...
Sarah Henderson Nordvik
Nov 8, 2023
Sarah H. Nordvik, age 92, of Champlin Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023.
Private services will be held for the family. Sarah is to be buried at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
