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Ramona Drusilla Hanson

Ramona Drusilla Hanson

Oct 2, 2021

Ramona Hanson, age 92, of Andover, MN passed away peacefully on October 2, 2021.  Ramona was born on May 3, 1929, in Kenmare, North Dakota to Louis and Lettie Emmel.  She was the fourth of eight children.  Ramona grew up in Clearbrook, MN washing milk bottles on the family dairy farm, candling eggs at the town creamery, and working...

Ross Robert Rugroden

Ross Robert Rugroden

Oct 1, 2021

Rugroden, Ross R. age 58 of Andover. Preceded in death by wife, Kerry and parents, George & LaVonne. Survived by sons, Samuel and Seth, brothers, Charles (LaVanna), Steve (Sandy) and Wade (Jodie), nieces and nephews. Funeral Services Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Family of Christ Lutheran Church, 16345 Polk Street, N.E., Ham Lake. Visitation 5-8 p.m....

Cleone Florence Novotny

Cleone Florence Novotny

Oct 1, 2021

Novotny, Cleone "Connie" (Wanous) of Brooklyn Park, MN passed away on 10/1/2021 at the age of 93. Preceded in death by her husband Francis J. Novotny, her brother Clarence J. Wanous, Jr, and her parents, Clarence and Florence Wanous of Owatonna. Survived by her daughters, Candice (Richard) Nyberg, and Chrisann (Blake) Foster; six grandchildren, Matthew, Stacey, David, Beth, Wilson...

Christine Louise Bell

Christine Louise Bell

Sep 30, 2021

Christine L. Bell, Age 77, of Anoka passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021.

Christine was born May 20, 1944, to Clarence (Butch) and Mildred Sell and grew up in Eagle River, Wisconsin. In young adulthood, she left the Midwest and traveled to California to find work and adventure. She also found a sailor from Kansas, who became...

Suzanne Mae Leenhouts

Suzanne Mae Leenhouts

Sep 27, 2021

Leenhouts, Suzanne M. age 87 of Anoka passed away peacefully on September 27, 2021. Suzanne enjoyed doing embroidery, watching Twins games, Johnny Cash, John Denver and gospel music. Preceded in death by her parents, Josias & Tilly, sister, Janet, niece, Nancy and nephew John. Survived by niece, Barbara (Patrick) Freeman, nephews, Bruce (Linda) Rupprecht and David (Greg) Rupprecht, many...

Dean Lee Greenside

Dean Lee Greenside

Sep 25, 2021

Greenside, Dean L. age 76 of Anoka, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2021. Dean was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. Dean graduated from Cass Lake High School in 1963. Preceded in death by his father, Frank; mother, Edith; daughter, Kimberly and sister, Erma Frisvold. Survived by his wife, Phyllis Greenside; son, Patrick Greenside; step-children, Mike (Pam) Fick,...

Mark Edward Mcdermott

Mark Edward Mcdermott

Sep 24, 2021

McDermott, Mark Edward age 68, passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on September 24, 2021. Mark was a loving husband of 48 years, father of three and had six grandchildren whom he adored. He had a wonderful memorable laugh that we all will miss. Preceded in death by his parents, Edward & Mary Jane McDermott...

Richard Ralph Schmelzer

Richard Ralph Schmelzer

Sep 23, 2021

Schmelzer, Richard R. Age 99-1/2, of Anoka, died on September 23, 2021. He was reunited in the afterlife with: his wife of 71 years, Myrtle Schmelzer; Sons-Richard R Schmelzer, Jr., and James Schmelzer; Daughter, Linda Fritz; Sons-in-law- John Pederson, Donald Bellows and Robert Gadola. Survived by his children: Sharon Pederson, Carole Schmelzer, Janice Bellows, William Schmelzer, Christine (Chuck) Awker;...

Evangeline Dorcas Knudson

Evangeline Dorcas Knudson

Sep 19, 2021

Evangeline "Vangie" D. Knudson, age 87, of Andover, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, September 19th.

She is preceeded in death by her husband Wayne, son Douglas, and grandson Kasey Knudson.

She is survived by her children, Bonnie (Daryl) Lenz, Debbie Conlin, and Jodi Timmer; grandchildren, Heather (Shon) Severson, Erin (Jon Alexandar) Knudson, Nichole (Rik) Felt,...

Ronald "Ron" Amos Gould

Ronald "Ron" Amos Gould

Sep 19, 2021

Gould, Ronald A. "Ron" Age 87 of Oak Grove. Memorial Services, Monday, September 27, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home, 13817 Jay Street, NW - Andover with visitation one hour prior. Ron was preceded in death by his son, Michael, parents, Amos & Lorina and brothers, Howard & Walter. He is survived by his wife, Sandra "Sandy",...

Marion Clare Eickhoff

Marion Clare Eickhoff

Sep 9, 2021

Eickhoff, Marion C. age 85 of Anoka. Preceded in death by her parents, Ernest & Clara Chouinard; daughters, Lois & Joyce Eickhoff. Survived by husband Al, children, David (Margaret) Eickhoff, Karen (Wayne) Neis and Doris Eickhoff, 8 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, sister, Helen (Clarence "Butch") Munstenteiger, nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial Friday, September 17, 2021 at 11 a.m....

Heidi Felicia Sundell

Heidi Felicia Sundell

Sep 9, 2021

Sundell, Heidi F. age 82 of Maple Grove. Heidi was a loving mother and grandmother whose generosity and love for her family was beyond measure. Preceded in death by her Husband Donald Sundell Sr; PARENTS - LeRoy Sr and Amity Kalenze; her SIBLINGS: LeRoy Jr, Sister Frieda, Mark, Mary, Les, Linus, Jerry, Kevin; SURVIVED by her children: Jackie Nadeau...

Alvin Eugene Bottineau

Alvin Eugene Bottineau

Sep 6, 2021

Alvin Eugene Bottineau, age 92 of Ramsey passed away on September 6, 2021 after a lingering illness. Al (Gene) enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking, driving his old cars and spending time with family. Preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Ica Mae Bottineau; numerous brothers and sisters and his son, Steven and granddaughter, Andrea . He is...

Merri Leann Bergerson

Merri Leann Bergerson

Sep 1, 2021

Merri Leann Bergerson (Huntley) 6/27/1964 - 9/1/2021 It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of Merri on September 1st 2021 at the age of 57. She was surrounded by her beloved family and friends at home. Merri's greatest joy was her family and friends. We all benefited from the love and joy she showed us all. She...

Albert Lee Sweezo

Albert Lee Sweezo

Sep 1, 2021

Albert Lee Sweezo, age 81, of Andover, MN passed away on Wednesday, September 01, 2021.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Nancy and parents, Lee and Ann Sweezo.

He is survived by his brother, Ronald (Sharon); sisters, Marilyn Terrell and Jayne (Michael) McGovern; and many nieces and...

Marlin Albert Deling

Marlin Albert Deling

Aug 31, 2021

Deling, Marlin A. age 62 of Ramsey, passed away unexpectedly on August 31 ,2021. Marlin enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding his tractor and spending time with his family, grandchildren and close friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Irleen and his brother, Leroy. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Lori; children, Nicole (Eric) Mold, Kristina (Jacob)...

Lynda Richardson

Lynda Richardson

Aug 29, 2021

Lynda Mable Richardson of Anoka peacefully passed away on August 29 th , 2021 at the age of 72. She was proceeded in death by her mother and father Lorraine and Glenn Graves and her sister Regina. Lynda is survived by her husband of 50 years, William Richardson, and her son Ben Richardson, his wife Noreen Richardson,...

Elwood Melford Carlson

Elwood Melford Carlson

Aug 24, 2021

Carlson, Elwood M. age 86 of Anoka, passed away on August 24, 2021. Elwood worked for Main Motors in Anoka, Consolidated Breeders and retired from Anoka County in 1994 after 25 years of service at the age of 58. He has also been a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Anoka since 1963.

Preceded in death by...

Kay Therese Lord-Gasal

Kay Therese Lord-Gasal

Aug 17, 2021

Lord-Gasal, Kay Age 70 of Andover passed away peacefully on August 17, 2021, in the home that she loved with her husband and loving cats at her side. She was born on August 25, 1950, in Riverdale, North Dakota, to parents Kenneth (Bill) Lord & Hazel Lord (Bergstrom). Being born in North Dakota would not have been her first...

Jeffery Stuart Atwood

Jeffery Stuart Atwood

Aug 14, 2021

Jeffery Stuart Atwood, age 55 of Brooklyn Park passed away unexpectedly on August 14, 2021 with his family by his side. He had a love for the outdoors, he joked all the time and had a heart of gold, he will be missed deeply by his family and friends.

Preceded in death by his parents, Donald and...

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