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Robert Louis Gorr

Robert Louis Gorr

Feb 24, 2022

Robert "Bob" Gorr age 86 of Anoka, passed away on February 24, 2022. Our father was married to our mother, Delores "Dee" Gorr who preceded him in death. He is survived by his two sons, Steve (Renee) Gorr and Todd (Joy) Gorr; grandchildren, Shelby and Mason.  Both of his sons live in the twin cities and visited Bob regularly on...

Robert Louis Hofer

Robert Louis Hofer

Feb 24, 2022

Robert (Bob) Louis Hofer passed peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior on Feb 24, 2022 at the age of 78.

He had a strong faith and was an active member of Lord of Glory Lutheran church.

Her served in the Navy, worked as a failure analyst at Control Data for 20 years, and...

Michelle Lorene Kissel

Michelle Lorene Kissel

Feb 23, 2022

Michelle Kissel, 60 of Ramsey, MN peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on February 23, 2022. Michelle was born on November 08, 1961 and married her high school sweetheart Matthew John Kissel in 1979. The loss of Michelle is deeply felt by all who knew her. She is survived by her loving husband John Kissel, her children Monique...

Lily "Ann" Gosswiller

Lily "Ann" Gosswiller

Feb 21, 2022

Lily Ann Lewin was born on a dairy farm near Richville, MN, on October 17, 1935, and graduated from Perham High School in 1953. Her first job was at the State Hospital in Fergus Falls.  After 2 years she left her job for an extended trip to Mexico.  In 1957 she accepted employment at Northwestern National Life Insurance Co....

Gary John Lee

Gary John Lee

Feb 20, 2022

Gary J. Lee -70 of Coon Rapids, formerly of Anoka, passed away at the New Brighton Care Center in New Brighton, MN on February 20th, 2022 after a courageous battle with trigeminal neuralgia and multiple sclerosis. It was an unusually warm day in February, signaling that the Lord, his Savior, was ready to welcome Gary to his heavenly home....

Richard Edward Mason

Richard Edward Mason

Feb 19, 2022

Richard Edward Mason, 84, of East Bethel, passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2022, in  Anoka, MN, after a long and valiant fight against the scourge of Alzheimer's Disease that was  accelerated by contracting COVID-19 just twenty days before he died.

Richard Mason was born on June 15, 1937, in Duluth, MN, the son of Edward and...

Jeffrey Lynn Ellis

Jeffrey Lynn Ellis

Feb 13, 2022

Ellis, Jeffrey L. age 68 of Plainfield, Indiana, formerly of North Minneapolis. Preceded in death by an infant son, parents Richard & Marlene Ellis and brother Richard Ellis. Survived by wife Sandra, step-children Melissa (Eric) Yancy, Jim Hyatt & Michael Hyatt, grandchildren Sandra (Lee) Ward, Thomas (Abby) Roskowiak, Jordan (Konnor) Hyatt, great-grandchildren Ethan & Ella Ward, Thea & Kloe...

Eugene Francis Fournier

Eugene Francis Fournier

Feb 12, 2022

Fournier, Eugene F. age 79 of Andover, passed away on February 12, 2022. Eugene enjoyed playing his accordion in his band; he played many special events. He was a carpenter and was a skilled cabinet maker; He worked as a machinist at Honeywell and retired in 2004 at the age of 62, he loved his family and enjoyed spending...

Anna Elizabeth Rafferty

Anna Elizabeth Rafferty

Feb 8, 2022

Anna Elizabeth Rafferty, age 87, of Spring Lake Park, passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, surrounded by her family.

Anna spent the first half of her life as a Homemaker to her four children, and the second half as a Registered Nurse, where she specialized in Geriatric Nursing. She was a proud member of the American...

Thomas George Runyon

Thomas George Runyon

Feb 8, 2022

Thomas George Runyon November 4th 1950- February 8th 2022 Tom passed away at his home on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at the age of 71. Preceded by his death his parents Charles and Joan (Guertin) Runyon. Tom is lovingly remembered by his children Avril Diebel and Charles Runyon, his sisters Cathy (Byron) Korby and Cindy (Tom) Edberg. Tom was born...

Ruthann Carol Angell

Ruthann Carol Angell

Feb 7, 2022

Angell, Ruthann C. age 80 of Ramsey, passed away on February 7, 2022. Our mom was a very kind and loving person. She was very open minded, and accepting of all people. She had dual roles as she was both our mother, and because our dad worked so much, six days a week she was our father. Our mom...

Mary Jane Hesli

Mary Jane Hesli

Feb 7, 2022

HESLI, Mary Jane (July 2, 1932 – Feb. 7, 2022), age 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and the caring hospice staff from Mary T.

She is survived by her son, Rick (Lori) Hesli; daughter, Donna (Jeff) McLain; son, Roland (Theresa Watzl) Hesli; grandchildren, Tamara Hesli (Brandon Sullivan), Jenna McLain and Joshua McLain (Erika Rau);...

John "Jack" Desroches

John "Jack" Desroches

Feb 2, 2022

On February 2, 2022, our Lord and Savior took John home to be with HIM. He struggled with Lewy Body Dementia for the last several years. He is free of pain and suffering but he will be missed by so many. John Amedee DesRoches, "Jack", 80, was born in Bottineau, ND to Ernest, "Coin", and Lillian (Lutovsky) DesRoches on...

James Wardlow Hadley

James Wardlow Hadley

Jan 30, 2022

Hadley, James W. "Jim" age 69 of Anoka. Memorial Services Friday, May 20, 2022 at 3 p.m. with visitation beginning at 2 p.m. at Eagle Brook Church, 1100 US Highway 10, Anoka. In lieu of flowers please donate in Memory of Jim to the Three Rivers Park District through the Forests Forever Program at https://web2.myvscloud.com/ wbwsc/mnthreeriverswt.wsc/ login.html or by...

Steven Ehrick Scarborough

Steven Ehrick Scarborough

Jan 26, 2022

Scarborough, Steven E. age 82 of Anoka, MN born March 6, 1939 went home to heaven on January 26, 2022. Steve will be forever loved and remembered by his wife of 59 years, Mary; children: Beth (Dave) Fisher, Craig (Leigh) Scarborough, Sarah (Scott) Martin; grandchildren: Kylie (Andrew) Polillo, Kendri (Tim) Ebert, Madison (Alex) Parlow, Molly Scarborough, Makenna and Lauren...

Gregory Louis Becker

Gregory Louis Becker

Jan 26, 2022

Gregory Louis Becker, age 90, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, surrounded by his children. He was born on January 7, 1932, to Roland and Frances (Stommel) Becker in Iron Ridge, Wisconsin.

Greg served in the US Air Force from 1951 to...

Lawrence R. "Larry" Delong

Lawrence R. "Larry" Delong

Jan 25, 2022

DeLong, Lawrence R. "Larry" age 95 of Cedar passed away peacefully at the age of 95 on January 25, 2022 at his home in Cedar. Preceded in death by wife Bernice and son Terry. Survived by daughters Melissa (Kevan) Fager and Lynda Betru, grandchildren David, Sara, Nathan & Mary Betru, Rachel (Ben) Elijah, Corey (Tara) Fager, Christian, Kerry, Kelley...

Darlene Ann Lazarz

Darlene Ann Lazarz

Jan 23, 2022

Darlene A. Lazarz, age 77, of Andover, passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022.

Darlene is survived by her husband, Gerald; Children, Mike Lazarz, Karen Lazarz, Kathleen (Doug) Maciaszek; Grandchildren, Jessica (Harley) Effertz, Samantha (Lee) Friendshuh, Rebecca (Travis) Venem, and Travis Lazarz; Great Grandchildren, Carter Effertz, Rylie Friendshuh, Emery Friendshuh, Trace Venem, Caleb...

Patricia Anne Jochim

Patricia Anne Jochim

Jan 20, 2022

Patricia "Patti" Anne Jochim (Newell), age 74, formerly of Saint Francis, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022. She was a High School graduate of Saint Ben's all girl boarding school and received her master's degree from College of Saint Thomas in 1977. She retired after 33 years of teaching from Saint Francis school district where she influenced and changed...

Charles David Lasley

Charles David Lasley

Jan 15, 2022

Lasley, Charles D. age 70 of East Bethel passed away at his home on January 15, 2022. Charles enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle with his JFD motorcycle group, traveling and spending time with his family. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Amy and his brother, Tom. Survived by his children, Lena (Darrell) Capra and...

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