Obituary Listings

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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,...

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  ...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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,...

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,...

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...

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:...