Obituary Listings

Apr 19, 2023

Sean Patrick Foell, age 48, of Andover, MN passed away at his home in Minneapolis, MN on April 19th, 2023. Sean was born on December 29, 1974. He graduated from Blaine High School in Blaine, MN in 1993. He attended and graduated from Brown Institute in 1999 earning his MSCSE degree.

Sean worked for most of his...

Apr 13, 2023

Luke, Violet M. age 100 of Anoka, passed away on April 13, 2023. Preceded in death by husband, Marvin; companion, Paul Olson; grandson, Michael Engels; son-in-law, Ed Engels. Survived by children, Sharron Engels (Jim Peterson), Terry (Jane), Peggy Briscoe; 8 grandchildren; 11 great- grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; sister, Shirley Nason and many nieces and nephews. Memorial Service will be...

Apr 12, 2023

Caine, Jonathon T. a lifelong resident of Anoka, MN, passed away peacefully at Mercy Hospital on April 12, 2023. Jon was born in Minneapolis on July 21, 1947. He graduated from Anoka High School in 1965, and later was the first graduate of Anoka Hennepin Jr. College. Jon worked for Stanway Excavating in Blaine for many years. Jon loved...

Apr 8, 2023

Becker, Nickola "Nicky" Lynn (Pierce) age76, passed away April 8, 2023, at her home in Anoka, surrounded by her husband and children.

Nicky was born at Lutheran Deaconess Hospital in Minneapolis on October 9, 1946. She attended elementary and secondary school in the Anoka School District, graduating in 1964. Nicky worked briefly at Northwestern Bell in Anoka...

Apr 2, 2023

Emery, Paul T. age 68 of Ham Lake passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 2, 2023 surrounded in love by his family.

Preceded in death by his wife, Laurie; father, Curtis; mother, Veda. Survived by his children, Jennifer (Nathan) France, Jessie Platz, Josh Emery; grandchildren, Tyler (Valery) France, Matthew France, Roselyn (Dylan) Gruba-France), Owen and Evan Platz;...

Apr 1, 2023

Toivo Tapio Setala of Cambridge passed away peacefully at home on April 1st 2023, at the age of 95. He was born at home in Stoney Brook Township, MN to parents Frank and Martha Setala. When he was 2 years old his family moved back to Finland so his father could work as a logger in Russia. When Toivo...

Mar 30, 2023

Miller (nee Holmberg), Barbara Jo, age 71 of Becker, formerly of Elk River.  Preceded in death by parents, Albin & Pearl Holmberg and sister, Patty Kelly. Survived by loving husband, Gary; sons, Nate and Culley (Jackie); grandchildren, Caleb, Avery, Emmy, Beau and Ryann; brother, Dick (Holly) Holmberg; sister, Kay Gredvig; many loving nieces, nephews and friends. A Celebration of...

Mar 27, 2023

Muriel Evelyn Styner Roos was born April 27th, 1926 to Henry and Emma Christiansen in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They moved to Mound, Minnesota where she grew up and lived until she married her high school sweetheart, Glenn "Bud" Styner, and moved to Maple Plain, Minnesota. After Bud's death in 1972, she remained single until she met and married Wesley Roos....

Mar 27, 2023

Shirley June Thompson, age 87, of Ramsey, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023.

Shirley was a woman of faith who loved her Lord and her family. She enjoyed taking time to watch nature, read, play piano, and playing slots.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Eugene C. Thompson; brothers;...

Mar 27, 2023

Harrison, Harold A. age 82 of Anoka. Preceded in death by parents Jack & Edna, brothers Robert & Richard. Survived by wife Audrey, sons David (Kelley) and Ted (Amy), daughter Julie (Troy) Howell, grandchildren Emily, Kalli, Teddy, Kyle, Madyson and Reagan, brother Jack (Joni) Harrison, sister Corrinne Lahti, sister-in-law Arlene Harrison, nieces and nephews. Memorial Services Thursday April 6,...

Mar 27, 2023

Koste, Susann M. (Beck) age 80 of Clear Lake, MN, formerly of Anoka, passed away on March 27, 2023 after a courageous battle with dementia. Susann was the daughter of the late Reis & Ann Beck. She graduated from Anoka High School in 1960 and Susann and Dennis were married on September 16, 1961 before moving to Anoka. Susann...

Mar 26, 2023

Taber, Goldie (Erickson) age 86 of Anoka. Passed away on March 26, 2023. She is survived by children, Denise, Joan, Thomas; 3 grandchildren, Peter Clark (Dana), Andrew Clark (Brittany), and Mikayla (Lucas) Taddonio; 5 great-grandchildren, Adalyn, Carson, Bryton, Chase, and Tatum; brother Thomas Erickson of Danville, CA; brother-in-law Harry; loving nieces, nephews, relatives and countless friends. She was preceded...

Mar 24, 2023

Bernadene Ann Heath, age 93, of Anoka, MN, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023.

She enjoyed knitting and collecting salt and pepper shakers.

Bernadene was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd and four sisters.

She is survived by her children, Darrell (Sherry Olson), Dennis (Carol), Wayne (Val), Brenda (Dave) Lexcen; many...

Mar 24, 2023

Goepfert, Danny H. (Dan), age 61, passed away suddenly and peacefully surrounded my caring family on March 24th, 2023.  Preceded in death by parents, Ernest and Marnell.  Survived by loving wife of 31 years, Dawn; children, Amber and Aaron; grandson, Graysyn; brothers, Ron and Dave (Peggy); in-laws, Dave and Donna Anderson, Dana Schlegel (Ray); nieces and nephews; and let's...

Mar 23, 2023

Smuder, Patricia Ann age 86, of Zimmerman, Minnesota, passed away on March 23, 2023 at Elim Home in Milaca, Minnesota. She was married to Samuel Ira Smuder in December, 1953, and they had five children: Sherry (Chris) Evans, Phyllis Burmester, Kevin (Tammi) Smuder, Scott Smuder, and Gordon (Jennifer) Smuder. Patricia owned The Party House on Highway 10 for several...

Mar 19, 2023

Major Vernon "Pete" Petersen, retired, USAR, passed away on March 19, 2023 at the age of 96, in Ramsey, MN.

He was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and a friend to many; a decorated WWII army veteran, a longtime respected teacher and coach at St. Paul Murray Junior/Senior High School, and an avid athlete.

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Mar 16, 2023

Lashinski, James M. "Jim" age 70 of Andover passed away peacefully at home on March 16, 2023.

Jim was born on August 19, 1952 in Little Falls, MN to Edward and Rose Lashinski. He was united in marriage to Janet (Larson) on September 29, 1973 in Sobieski, MN. Jim loved to spend time with his family. He...

Mar 11, 2023

Nelson, William "Bill" A. age 86, of Ham Lake, MN passed away peacefully on March 11, 2023.

Preceded in death by parents Clarence and Alice (Sandstrom) Nelson.

Lifelong member of Glen Cary Lutheran Church, Charter Member of the Ham Lake Lions Club, Constable and Police Patrolman of Ham Lake. He also served on the Ham...

Mar 9, 2023

Terry Morton Nutter, age 71, of Andover, MN, passed away on Thursday March 9 th , 2023

He was a gym teacher and track coach for over 30 years; a sports fan who played football in college, enjoyed playing golf, traveling, fishing, and his favorite tv shows.

Terry was...

Mar 6, 2023

Aina Jean Essig, age 89, of Andover, passed away on March 6, 2023.

Aina was born in Superior, Wisconsin and raised her family in Anoka, Minnesota. She was an associate of ministry, poet, traveler, lover of children, counselor and beloved mother.

She was preceded in death by her sons, Daniel and Jonathan; sister, Ethel Smith....