Obituary Listings

Apr 19, 2021

Operating Engineers Local 49

Ulwelling, Michael Marvin "Beaver" age 42 of Nowthen.

It is with great sadness to say that Mike passed away April 19 th , 2021.  Mike started out with A & B Welding in 1998 after graduating from Blaine Senior High.  He was an excellent crane...

Apr 18, 2021

Putnam, Paul R. age 62 of Blaine, passed away on April 18, 2021. Preceded in death by his father, Merril J. Putnam. Survived by his sons, Jared (Trista) Putnam & Rakky Putnam; grandchildren, Rylan, Sienna & lennox; mother, Viola Putnam along with many other loving family and friends. A funeral service will be held on Monday (4/26/2021) at 11:30 AM...

Apr 16, 2021

Dunn, Kathleen M. "Kathy" age 77 of Big Lake / Coon Rapids lost her battle with Alzheimer's and passed away peacefully with loved ones on April 16, 2021. Preceded in death by husband, Jerry; son, Timothy; daughter, Kelly Balluff; parents, John and Josephine Regan; sisters, Jan and Valerie; brother, Kevin. Survived by son, Patrick; daughter, Brenda (Jeremy) King; grandchildren,...

Apr 12, 2021

Knoop, Kenneth L. 'Ken' age 84 of Anoka. Ken was a proud Marine serving with the 1st Marine Division in Korea. Survived by wife, Marlyse, children, Debra (Don) Nye, Connie (Gary Schreindl) Klatt, Cathy Axen and John (Berta) Knoop, grandsons, Kory Klatt, Nick Denny, John & Ryan Axen, Jacob & Dylan Knoop and step grandson, Jeffrey Hayes who has...

Apr 9, 2021

Gerri McFarland crossed over and went to heaven, in her sleep, on April 9th, 2021 with her devoted husband, Patrick, and special niece, Christie Wall by her bedside.  She was 69. Gerri grew up in Anoka, Minnesota and graduated from Anoka Senior High in 1969.  She went on to Anoka Ramsey CC and received her AA degree in 1971 and...

Apr 9, 2021

Jhonny Alejandro Howse 19 years of age was born on May 24, 2001 in Armenia, Columbia and passed away April 8, 2021.

Jhonny was 5 years old when he and his sister Marcela and older brother Camillo entered foster care.  Throughout the next 10 years he was placed in homes that had a Christian influence.  When he...

Apr 3, 2021

Ronald Mason Harless was born February 18, 1933 in Lower Brule, South Dakota to Ralph and Doris (Evans) Harless. He died peacefully on April 3rd, 2021 at the Mpls VA Home. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Reta, and his five children, Mary (Steve) Harris, Mark (Debra), Laurie (Peter) Stricker, Susan (Steve) Ghostley, and Stuart. Survived...

Apr 3, 2021

Jeanne E. (Paulson) Hanson, age 92 of Cedar, Minnesota formerly of Clear Lake, Wisconsin, passed away on April 3, 2021. Preceded in death by husband, Oliver (died 1997); daughter, Karen; parents, Fred and Gladys Paulson; brothers, Leland and Raymond and his wife, Ruth Paulson; sister, Ione Barney and her husband John. Survived by her children, Steve (Ellen) Hanson, Patricia...

Apr 2, 2021

William Sands (Sandy) Chamberlain was born 20 October 1953 in Minneapolis to William Andrew and Pauline Thelma (Batalden) Chamberlain. He was a life-long resident of Anoka. He graduated from Anoka Senior High in 1974 and went on to work as a custodian for the Anoka Hennepin School District #11 and then the Minnesota State College system for more than...

Mar 31, 2021

Berg, Richard, W. age 63 of Andover, passed away March 31st, 2021. He found enjoyment in building decks and porches, helping others, and visiting with friends while riding on his golf cart at Springvale Campground in Cambridge. He was known as the "nicest person in the world" to all who met him. He worked at ISD 728 as Chief...

Mar 26, 2021

Knoblauch, Robert Thomas "Bob" age 73 of Champlin, MN, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 26, 2021. Bob attended Osseo High School, and was a metro transit bus driver for over 30 years before retiring in 2010. He was a jovial fellow, always goofing around and enjoying the simple things in life. He was devoted to his...

Mar 25, 2021

West, Steven Dale, age 68, passed away Thursday, March 25, 2021. Steve was loved by so many in his life. He had a zest for living that couldn't go unnoticed. Steve was a perfectionist at heart and he never did anything half-heartedly. He always found ways to take something and make it better. Steve was an avid outdoorsman. He...

Mar 22, 2021

DUE TO A COVID EXPOSURE TO THE FAMILY SERVICES FOR MONDAY HAVE BEEN CANCELLED. Huston, Chrisann age 73 of Anoka. Chris very much enjoyed going to Florida or Arizona for the winter and traveled to four continents and all 50 states. She truly loved to organize and coordinate social events and she made many life-long friends along the way!...

Mar 22, 2021

Leo J. Croteau, age 96 of Champlin, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2021 surrounded by his family. Leo was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend and dog lover. He was born October 1, 1924 in Elk River to Frank and Melvina Croteau. Leo was a long- time employee of National Bushing Parts in Anoka as an auto...

Mar 18, 2021

George Harvey Coons, aka "Harvey"

September 4, 1921 – March 18, 2021

On Thursday, March 18th, 2021, George Harvey Coons, loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and great great grandfather passed away, while surrounded by family, at the age of 99.

George, also known as Harvey, was born on September 4th, 1921 in...

Mar 17, 2021

Ward, Michael Lee age 69 of St. Paul. Preceded in death by his parents, Warren & Donna. Survived by son, Colin (Kasey) and daughter, Lindsey (Caleb) Olson, grandson, Lincoln, siblings, Dick (Vicki) Ward, Shannon (Steve) Boie and Maureen (Dave) Nelson, nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 11 a.m. at St. Stephen's Catholic Church,...

Mar 14, 2021

Knott, Delores J. age 88 of Ramsey, passed away with her sisters and family by her side on March 14, 2021. Preceded in death by her husband, Lester. Survived by her children, Denise (Rob) Utoft, Leslie Knott, Rodney (Karen), Beth Feverston; grandchildren, Tony, Angie, Jeremy, Matt, Jason, Heather, Kimberlee, Joseph, Megan, Lauren; siblings, Bud (Beverly) White, Carol Peterson, Particia...

Mar 11, 2021

Haaf, Janice Marie (McCabe) Age 76, passed away peacefully surrounded by her husband and four children Thursday, March 11, 2021 in Tucson, AZ. She is preceded in death by her parents, Merrill & Evelyn McCabe; and her sister, Judy Dumas. Jan is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, LeRoy (Butch) Haaf, and their four children, Patti (Troy)...

Mar 10, 2021

Stickler, Glenda Lavila age 87 of Fridley, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2021 after a 3 year courageous battle with cancer at her home in Fridley.  Glenda was born on the family farm in Elmore Township on October 8, 1933 to Alfred and Edna Goltz.  She was baptized and attended St. John's Parochial Country School and Elmore High...

Mar 7, 2021

Pappin, Richard H. Jr. age 83 of  Anoka. Dick felt blessed to have been adopted by his loving parents. He graduated from Minneapolis Central High School in 1956,  joined the US Navy after graduation and served active duty for two years and in the reserves for four years. He worked for Northwestern Bell in many roles for 30 years. ...