Richard Michael Holker
Sep 2, 2025
Richard (Rick) Michael Holker, age 60, of Anoka, MN, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2025.
He is survived by his wife, Diane (Koski) Boatman Holker, two step-children, Ashlyn Boatman and Aaron Boatman; mother, Vernice Holker; siblings, Doug (Jamie) Holker, Kim Linton, and Jodi Simmons; 2 nieces, 6 nephews; 3 great-nieces and 3 great-nephews. He was preceded...
Michael John Hovan
Aug 31, 2025
Hovan, Michael J. Age 61 of Anoka passed away on August 31, 2025. He was a master mechanic and could fix anything. He was a loving husband and father who was loved by so many, especially his family and his child Storm (Büshie). He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Gene Hetland. Michael was survived by his loving...
Darlene Pearl Behnke-Nelson
Aug 29, 2025
Darlene Pearl Behnke-Nelson (née Nelson), devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 29, surrounded by her family. She is lovingly reunited with her first husband, Richard Harold Behnke.
Born to Velma Ruth and Wallace William Nelson, Darlene lived a life guided by faith, family, and service. She was preceded in death by...
Harriet Irene Koebensky
Aug 28, 2025
Harriet Irene Koebensky (nee McCluskey), age 79 of Elk River, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025 in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota.
Born on April 12, 1946 in Osakis, Minnesota. Harriet was a proud Minnesotan throughout her life. A dedicated student, she graduated from Osakis High School with good grades and soon embarked on a long and successful...
Beth Marie Gedde
Aug 27, 2025
Gedde, Beth M. age 78 of Brooklyn Park. Preceded in death by parents Alfred & Gertrude Loken, brother-in-law Harland Floden. Survived by children Diana (Mark) Chauvin, Andrea Puder and Jonathan Gedde, grandchildren Jack, Adam, Julia, Samuel, Naomi and Maria, sister Blanche Floden, brother Peter (Jeanne) Loken, nieces, nephews and many dear friends. She will be remembered for her joyful...
Rita Mae White - Lindback
Aug 27, 2025
White Lindback, Rita Mae age 88 of Ramsey, Minnesota passed away peacefully on August 27,2025.
Preceded in death by husbands Daryl White and Alan Lindback. Son Douglas White. Brother LeRoy Schlumpberger, Jerome (Mary) Schlumpberger, Allan (Kathy) Schlumpberger and Sister Fran (Mike) Rasinski Survived by brothers Gary (Patti) Schlumpberger and Randy (Debbie) Schlumpberger. Sisters Rose (Jim) Hellman, and...
Alois Christ Schmitz
Aug 26, 2025
Alois (Al) Schmitz, age 83, passed away on August 26, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Fridley, Minnesota.
Al was born into a large farming family on October 9, 1941, in Richmond, Minnesota. After marrying Lorraine Thorne on September 6, 1965, the couple lived in St. Cloud, and then moved to Anoka where they resided for the rest...
Marc Alan Norton
Aug 20, 2025
Marc was born on April 20, 1972 in Coon Rapids, Minnesota. He passed away at his home in Anoka on August 20, 2025. Marc was preceded in death by his mother JoAnne Bravinder. He is survived by his parents Alan and Barb Norton, brother Scott (Janie) Norton, step-father Robert Bravinder, many uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. A Celebration of...
Shirley Ann Hanson
Aug 19, 2025
Hanson, Shirley A. age 89 of Coon Rapids, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2025.
Shirley was known for her warm heart, quick wit and unmatched hospitality. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, she brought joy to every gathering – whether around the kitchen table with a home cooked meal, at the card table in...
Holly Maria Seavey
Aug 14, 2025
We sadly announce the sudden passing of our beautiful daughter, Holly Maria Madden (Seavey), 51, of Anoka, MN. Holly was born on December 4, 1973, to Bryan and Linda Madden. She was raised in Champlin, MN and attended Anoka High School. Holly was known for her sense of humor, quick wit and sarcasm. She most recently worked as a...
Rhonda Lyn Scharber
Aug 13, 2025
Rhonda Lyn Scharber age 75 of Anoka passed away on August 13, 2025 at the Homestead of Anoka. She was born in Minneapolis on December 17, 1949 to Jack and Phyllis Kuss. Rhonda is preceded in death by her husband Joseph "Joe" Scharber, parents Jack & Phyllis Kuss and brother Scott Kuss. She is survived by her daughters Michelle...
Arthur John "Art" Jaworski
Aug 12, 2025
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Art's Celebration of Life will be held at: on Tuesday ~ September 9, 2025 from 1~4 pm at the
Coon Rapids Dam ~ Pavilion #3, 9750 Egret Blvd. NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433
At 2 pm, an open microphone session will be held to share stories, memories, etc.
Born on...
Gregory Lloyd Wills
Aug 11, 2025
Wills, Gregory L. age 59 of Brooklyn Park. We lost our brother, cousin and friend on Monday, August 11, 2025.
Greg Lloyd Wills came into this world as a handsome, healthy, energetic and above intelligence boy. At the age of 16, he began showing signs of mental illness. In order to understand & help Greg to navigate...
Cordell Emil Blomberg
Aug 9, 2025
Cordell Blomberg was a Beloved Husband, Father, Brother, Uncle, Friend, Mentor, and faithful servant of God. He went peacefully to be with His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday August 9th at 4:00 a.m. Cordell lived an exceedingly cup overflowing, abundant life surrounded by his beautiful wife JoAnne of 57 years (partner in crime) and his beloved daughter...
Cyril Joseph Dehn
Aug 8, 2025
Anoka - Dehn, Cyril "Cy" January 10, 1933 - August 8, 2025 Cyril "Cy" Dehn, age 92, of Anoka, MN, passed away peacefully at home on August 8, 2025.
A beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend, Cy lived a full and active life. Born on January 10, 1933, Cy was the second of four generations to...
Vicki Lee Cravens
Aug 8, 2025
Vicki Lee Cravens age 69 passed away August 8th, 2025 at the University of Minnesota Hospital. She resided in Andover Minnesota.
Vicki grew up in a loving family of six in the Cincinnati area and graduated with honors from the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor of Science in Education in 1982. She followed her husband to...
Douglas Roy White
Aug 7, 2025
White, Douglas R. age 62 of Dayton, Minnesota passed away on August 7, 2025.
Preceded in death by father Daryl White. Survived by mother Rita White-Lindback, brother Wesley (Deb) White. Sisters Karen White, Debbie (Dave) Kloyda, Shelly White and Lisa White. Nephews Jeremy (Bobbi) White, Nick (Amy) White and Matthew (Kat) Kloyda. Nieces Jamie White, Claire Solberg...
Debra Lee Novak
Aug 5, 2025
Deb Lee Novak October 28, 1954 – August 5, 2025
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Debra Lee Novak, age 70, who passed away peacefully at her home in Big Lake, MN, on August 5, 2025, after a courageous two-year battle with cancer.
Deb was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother,...
Charles Delano Beck
Aug 4, 2025
Charles "Red" Beck, of Anoka, Minnesota, passed away on August 4, 2025, at the age of 90. A proud veteran of the Korean War, he earned two Purple Hearts for his service and sacrifice. Charles was a man of great honor and rich history, deeply proud of his family. Charles is now reunited in heaven with his beloved wife,...
Archie Lawrence Kirchner
Aug 2, 2025
Kirchner, Archie L. age 90 of Andover, passed away on August 2, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Sylvia; brothers, Jack, Dick, and Mervin; sister Norneer. Archie was survived by wife, Darlene of 68 years. They had 2 children, Terry (Sandy) and Dennis (Heidi); 4 grandchildren, Emily (Matt), Mitch, Evie, and Gretchen;...
