Obituary Listings

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....

Mar 5, 2023

Mary Grace Bohnen age 84 of St. Francis, passed away peacefully March 5, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Donald Bohnen; her daughter, Diane Halcomb; and her son, Richard Janke. She is survived by her children, Debra Austin, Terry and Rick Smith, Tracy Coffland, Marty and Joanne Volk, Debra Bohnen, Rita Bohnen and...

Mar 5, 2023

Bouley, Gregory S. age 69 of Anoka, passed away at home surrounded by his family on March 5, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Duane & Joan; brothers, Wayne & Dan. Greg was survived by his wife of 49 years, Sheila; children, Dustin (Nicole), Daniel, Tamara (Tom) Livingston; 14 grandchildren, sisters, Barbara (Chuck) Gau...

Mar 4, 2023

Wallace Thorvald Sele age 76 of Fridley, passed away on March 4th, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha; parents, Thorvald and Mildred; brother, Glen; sisters, Sharon, Darlene, and Debby,

He is survived by his brother, Rick (Patti); children, Kevin, Katherine, and Molly (Rich); grandchildren, Marlie, Seth, Kaiden, Kathryn, Reese, Aiden, and...

Mar 3, 2023

Jesser, Debra Sue "Debby" age 65 of Andover. Debby was preceded in death by her father Bob Mason. She is survived by her husband Keith, children Matt (Lisa) & Scott (Whitney), grandchildren Parker & Lily, mother Jan Mason, siblings Patty (Marco) Herrmann & Tom (Julie) Mason. Funeral Services Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 11 am at Coon Rapids Evangelical...

Mar 3, 2023

Ewert, John P. age 81 of Ramsey. John was preceded in death by his wife Audrey. He is survived by his nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Funeral Services Monday, March 13, 2023 at 11 am at Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 700 Western Street, Anoka. Visitation one hour prior to services at the Church. Interment Lakeview Cemetery, Nowthen....

Mar 2, 2023

Talle, Herman L. "Herm" age 91 of Anoka. Herm was born in Grafton, North Dakota in 1931, graduated from Glenwood High School in 1949 and the University of Minnesota Law School in 1958. He was a longtime Anoka attorney and was very proud of his service as a 1st Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps, 1st Marine Division,...

Mar 2, 2023

Heino, Walter E. "Walt" age 99 of Champlin passed away March 2, 2023. Walt is survived by his sons Grant (Candy) and Craig (Dawn); grandchildren Megan (Mat), Brent, Cameron (Hannah), Josie and Lena; great-grandchildren Quinlan, Anneli and Everett; other family and friends. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Dolores, his second wife, Edna and his youngest...

Feb 28, 2023

Sandra and Arden Larson, of Andover, passed away February 28, 2023. Sandra J. Larson, age 77, was a gifted crafter and enjoyedmaking personal cards and quilts. She also drove school bus for Kottkes Bus Company for 10 years.

Arden L. Larson, age 86, had worked for the Minneapolis HRA Department before starting his own remodeling company. He...

Feb 27, 2023

Lois is survived by her husband Dale, son Darren (Jackie), daughter Denise (Jeremy Meyer) Edlund-Meyer, grandchildren Ryan (Kia), Luke, Nichole, Wyatt, Payten and Kendall, great-grandchildren Lily & Maddie, sisters Marcy (Dan) Whitt, Elaine (Rick) Wiener, brother Arnie McCalla, nieces and nephews. Funeral Services Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 11 am at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, 2005 Branch Avenue, Anoka. Visitation...

Feb 27, 2023

Susan Elizabeth Filigenzi, our beloved sister, wife, mother, Mimi and friend left us on February 27, 2023 to be at peace with her Heavenly Father. She was 79 years old.

Susan's greatest love and joy was her family. This dedication and love shined bright, as she was at the center of countless beautiful memories and traditions throughout...

Feb 21, 2023

Larry Eugene Olson, 78, of Ham Lake, passed away on 2/21/2023 after contracting Covid-19. Larry was born in Duluth, MN, on February 14, 1945, to Eugene and Audrey Olson. He grew up on Lincoln St. in NE Minneapolis, where he attended Edison High School. When he was just 18 months old, both he and his father contracted Polio, and...

Feb 21, 2023

Daniel Richard Ehlers, age 58, of Andover passed away February 21, 2023. Dan died as a result of a motor vehicle accident.

He was preceded in death by grandparents Edward & Bernie Ehlers and sister Julie Ehlers and Father-in-law Joseph Doran.

Dan was a proud IBEW Local 292 Electrician and a retired Andover firefighter. He...

Feb 18, 2023

Edwin Sievert Nelson Sr, age 78, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023. Edwin was born to Edwin and Lillian (Rogers) Nelson at the farm in Clam Falls on October 31, 1944. He spent his life growing up in Clam Falls. He graduated Frederic Public Schools in 1963. He married the love of his life, Linda Diane...

Feb 16, 2023

Raymond "Butch" Bliss, age 81, of Anoka MN, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Martha; and brother, Richard.

Raymond is survived by his sister, Nancy; children, Cheryl, David (Ann Budig), and Nicole (Brian Thole); Grandchildren, Chloe, Matthew, Eli; and his friend and former wife,...

Feb 14, 2023

We are saddened to announce the passing of Louise Marie (Harris) Duncan, affectionately known as Weezer by her loved ones. Louise, age 70, departed peacefully at home in Ramsey Minnesota on 2/14/23 after a long battle with chronic illness. Louise was preceded in death by her parents Earl and Sylvia Harris, as well as her sister Loretta (Harris) Lundgren. She...

Feb 12, 2023

Lehn, Timothy "Tim" J. age 85 of Ramsey passed away from cancer on February 12, 2023, he did everything he could for 7 months but lost the battle in the end. He was born, raised and died in Anoka, MN. He will be deeply missed for his stories, Anoka History and being the best Dad, Grandpa and...

Feb 11, 2023

Irene E. Wellman (Gottschalk), age 91 of Anoka, MN entered her heavenly home on Saturday February 11th, 2023.

Born May 13th, 1931, in Maple Grove to Ludwig and Ethel (Blesi) Gottschalk. She attended Fish Lake school, then Osseo High School. She began her first job in 1949 at Kresge in Minneapolis and beginning 1951 worked 15 years...