Mary Regina Boege
Feb 15, 2026
Boege, Mary R. age 83 of Anoka died on February 15, 2026 of NUT carcinoma. Born October 16, 1942 in Decorah, Iowa to Leo Broghammer and Regina Knox Broghammer, Mary received a B.S. in Nursing from the College of St. Theresa in 1964. She married John Lauren Boege on August 28, 1965, moving to Anoka in 1966 and raising their...
Lowella Darlene Wold
Feb 15, 2026
Lowella Darlene Wold (Kallevig)
Lowella Darlene Wold was born in Willmar, Minnesota (Kandiyohi County). Raised on her family’s farm, she moved with her family to the city of Willmar as a teenager. Lou graduated from Willmar Senior High School in 1957 and later attended North Central University (NCU).
In 1960, Lou married Wes Wold. While Wes studied pastoral studies at NCU, Lou...
Bradley David Motl
Feb 14, 2026
A life well-lived is a life never forgotten.
Bradley David Motl age 62 of Ham Lake, Minnesota passed away February 14, 2026 surrounded by his family. Bradley was born on March 29,1963 to Allen and Arlene Motl in Robbinsdale. He grew up and resided in the East Bethel area. Brad enlisted in the Marines at the age of 17. He served...
Scott Richard Shaffer
Feb 14, 2026
Scott Richard Shaffer, 69, of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly following a stroke in Columbia, Tennessee on February 14, 2026.
Scott was born on February 7, 1957, in Minneapolis to George Shaffer and Pearl Thompson (née Williams). He grew up and attended school in St. Francis, Minnesota. After graduating from Anoka Technical College, Scott built a successful career as an...
Lisa Jeanne Bartz
Feb 12, 2026
On Thursday, February 12th 2026, the Love of my Life, Best Mom in the world and my Best Friend got her promotion to Heaven. Lisa “Bunny” Bartz is now with the Lord along with our family and friends who have gone before and we’re sure she’s making mass quantities of food for everyone in Heaven. Our girl loved Jesus so...
Nellie Annette Kaley
Feb 9, 2026
Nellie Annette (Kyte) Kaley was born on August 16, 1948 in Fargo, North Dakota. She died unexpectedly on February 9, 2026 at the University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis. She was the youngest of four children born to Louis and Florence Kyte. The family lived on a farm near Lisbon, North Dakota. She and her siblings attended grade school...
James Ernest Croteau
Feb 7, 2026
Croteau, James E. “Jim” age 82 of Coon Rapids passed away on February 7, 2026. Jim was a proud Vietnam veteran serving in the US Navy from 1962-1966. He was employed by Federal Cartridge for 39 years and was a successful taxidermy wildlife artist. Jim was preceded in death by his parents Clement and Anna, brother Frank, sister-in-law Maryann, brothers-in-law...
Angela Jean Helget
Feb 7, 2026
Age 47, of Plymouth, Minnesota. Angela passed away at home on February 7th, 2026.
She is preceded by her sister Julie Helget, her grandparents, Marvin and Dorothy Helget, August Haida, and Lois (Earl) Haida-Freyholtz.
Angela is survived by her mother, Joan (Jim) Kracher; father, Steven (Donna) Helget; siblings, Paul (Peggy) Helget, and her sister Jamie Helget (Wade Halvorson); aunt, Jane Haida; uncle,...
Marcus Washburn
Feb 7, 2026
Marcus “Marc/Wawa” Washburn passed away on Saturday, February 7th, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital from complications suffered after a cardiac arrest on December 26th while playing a sport he loved, pickleball. Marc passed peacefully six weeks later with his family by his side.
Marc was born on April 27, 1950, to Harvey and Mona Washburn and graduated from Anoka High School in...
Lowell George Johnson
Feb 6, 2026
Lowell George Johnson, age 66 of Andover, passed away on February 6, 2026. Preceded in death by his loving parents, George Nels and Leona Mae (Jenson) Johnson.
Lowell was a fun, loving husband and an exceptional father and grandfather. Throughout his life, he was a strong, devoted son and dedicated brother. His faith and love for God called him to be...
Betty Ann Redepenning
Feb 5, 2026
Betty Ann (Alexander) Redepenning was born in Lyon County on 7/21/31. As a child, they moved from farm to farm in many different areas but eventually moved to the Madison, MN area where she met the love of her life, Bud Redepenning. They were married on 04/18/50 and eventually moved to Anoka, MN where she remained the rest of her...
Dorothy "Dottie" Magdalen Berg
Feb 5, 2026
Dorothy Magdalen (“Dottie”) Berg passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026, in Ramsey, Minnesota at the age of 80, in the presence of her family.
Dottie was born on September 23, 1945 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Caspar and Dorothy Linder. Dottie is survived by Olaf, her husband of almost 60 years, and four...
Marcella "Marcy" Johnson
Feb 2, 2026
Marcella "Marcy" Johnson, a respected and admired member of the Anoka community, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026, at the age of 102. Born on April 29, 1923, at home in Nowthen, MN, Marcy dedicated her life to loving her family and cherishing her roots.
As a child in rural Minnesota, Marcy had an adventurous spirit, spending her days on...
Thomas John Simcoe
Jan 31, 2026
Simcoe, Thomas J. “Tom” age 83 of Andover. Tom was very involved with his church for the last 54 years. He served as an elder for many years and then as the Chairman of the church. He enjoyed Bible study, riding his Gold Wing motorcycle, traveling with his wife and spending time with family. Tom is survived by his wife...
Judith Marie Tostenrud
Jan 26, 2026
Judith Marie Tostenrud, age 76, of Blaine, MN, passed away peacefully at home on January 26, 2026. Born in 1949 in Minneapolis, MN, Judy spent most of her childhood in Anoka before moving to Mankato, MN as a junior in high school. After graduating from high school, she pursued her passion for education by attending Mankato State College. There, she...
Karen Rae Wrobel
Jan 26, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Karen Wrobel of Andover, Minnesota on 1/26/2026 at the age of 69. She is survived by her loving husband Gary, daughters (Renee & Alecia) son (Chad), step daughters, brothers, sisters, and grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at The Church of the Epiphany, 1900 111th Ave NW, Coon Rapids, Minnesota...
Theresa Catherine Ward
Jan 26, 2026
In Memory of Theresa Catherine Otte Ward
Theresa Ward passed away peacefully at her home in Anoka, Minnesota on January 26, 2026.
Theresa was born on December 23, 1932, in Sauk Centre, Minnesota to the late Bernard Otte and the late Gertrude Jenniges Otte. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, David P....
Joseph Edward Sokierka's Celebration of Life
Jan 23, 2026
Joe Sokierka's Celebration and Remembrance of Life
Sunday, April 19th1:00pm - 5:00pmMississippi Crossings Event Center (click for directions)307 East River Parkway, Champlin, MN 55316 Ph: 763-421-28201:00pm - 2:30pm - Stop On By and Say Hi2:30pm - 3:30pm - Words of Remembrance, Family and Friends3:30pm - 5:00pm - Light BuffetShow your love by wearing Joe's favorite colors, Purple and Gold
Donations preferred in lieu of flowers....
Wayne Leroy Johnson
Jan 23, 2026
Wayne L. Johnson, age 89 of Elk River passed away peacefully and entered into eternal life on January 23rd, 2026.
He was born March 20, 1936 in Anoka to Julia and Victor Johnson. Wayne grew up on the family farm on Anoka’s east side, where a lifelong love of land took root. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was...
Marvin Emil Olson
Jan 22, 2026
Marvin E. Olson, age 96 of Anoka passed away on January 22 2026 in Anoka, Minnesota. Marv was born at home on April 3rd,1929 in Ham Lake Township within Anoka County, MN to his parents Hartwell and Freda Olson. Marvin was the youngest of ten children and was raised on a farm along with his six sisters, Irene, Margaret, Edith,...
