Jennifer Anne Schotzko
Feb 25, 2021
Schotzko, Jennifer A. age 45 of Andover, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2021 surrounded by her family, she will be deeply missed. Jennifer is preceded in death by her grandparents, Joseph & Gladys Schaffan and father Rollin Hansen. She is survived by her husband of 22 years, Brad; children, Derrek & Paige; mother, Mary Jo Schaffan; along with...
Bradley David Thorud
Feb 22, 2021
Thorud, Bradley D. age 64 of Ramsey, passed away on February 22, 2021. He was a loving husband, father, grandpa who enjoyed outdoor activities with family and friends. Preceded in death by parents, Patricia and Vernon. Survived by wife, Jean; children, Mike (Jennifer), Jennifer (Kody) Seibert; granddaughters, Quinn and Morgan; siblings, Kathy Anderson, Barb, Kevin (Donna Cooper), Susan (John) Nilson;...
Jane Clara Herr
Feb 19, 2021
Herr, Jane C. Age 84 of Coon Rapids. Jane lost her battle with cancer on February 19, 2021. Jane took pride in everything especially her house, yard, plants and garden. She enjoyed canning & sewing but most of all seeing her family. She adored spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Family meant everything to her. Jane was preceded...
Jane Clara Herr
Feb 19, 2021
Herr, Jane C. Age 84 of Coon Rapids. Jane lost her battle with cancer on February 19, 2021. Jane took pride in everything especially her house, yard, plants and garden. She enjoyed canning & sewing but most of all seeing her family. She adored spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Family meant everything to her. Jane...
Dolores Ann Jeska
Feb 18, 2021
Dolores Ann Jeska was born to Edward and Lucille Urhammer in Tama County, Iowa. Dolores graduated from Turtle Lake High School in Wisconsin in 1957. She married Ervin Edward Jeska of Turtle lake on June 21 st , 1958. They raised five children together and she worked as an elementary school cafeteria manager for District 11 for 30 years....
Lola Jean Thurston
Feb 17, 2021
Burgess-Thurston, Lola "Jean" age 84 of Anoka, passed away at home on Feb. 17, 2021 in Gilbert, AZ. She was born August 21, 1936 in Minot, ND and was a resident of Anoka since 1963. Jean was one of a kind, full of life and adventure, she will be remembered with great fondness by many friends and colleagues. She...
Michael John Schmitz
Feb 14, 2021
Michael was preceded in death by his father, Michael and grandfather, John Schmitz. He is survived by his mother, Peggy (Danny) Hakos, daughter, Elizabeth and son, Max, sister, Jacquelyn (Neal) Dalton, grandparents, Doris & Gene Larson, Marianne Schmitz and Marlene Brown, nephew, Porter, former wife, Kayla Schmitz and his dog, Carlos. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic private family services...
James Melvin Ray
Feb 13, 2021
Ray, James M. age 69 of Ramsey, passed away unexpectedly on February 13, 2021. James loved telling stories, going to the cabin, fishing and could fix anything. Preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Louise; sister, Laureeta DeRosier. Survived by his wife of 49 years, Sheryl; children, Stacy (John) Kaluza, Amber (Ryan) Sundeen; grandchildren, Ashtyn Sundeen (Savannah Young),...
Merle Charles Wells
Feb 12, 2021
Wells, Merle C. age 92 of Anoka, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 12, 2021 at River Oaks in Anoka, Minnesota. He was born June 2, 1928 in Becker, Minnesota. He served in the Marine Corps during the Korean War and then went on to work at Federal Cartridge for 30 years. He married Lucille Kolbinger on July 1, 1950...
Geraldine Harriet Sodman
Feb 12, 2021
Sodman, Geraldine H. age 83 of Ramsey. Born Nov. 24, 1937 to parents, Kenneth & Harriet McCabe, peacefully passed away Feb. 12, 2021. She is preceded in death by parents; siblings, John, Margaret, Eddie, Mary and Buster; grandson, Daryll. Survived by loving daughters, Kim (Harvey), Kelly (Charlie), Kris and Kathy; grandsons, Dan, Dustin, Paul and Jack; great-granddaughter, Zoey. A...
Robert John Batsche
Feb 9, 2021
Robert "Bob" J. Batsche, age 69 of Anoka, loving husband, father, brother and grandfather passed away Tuesday February 9th, 2021. After graduating high school Bob joined the Navy where he spent most of his time stationed in Hawaii, Japan and the Philippines. After being honorably discharged, Bob worked a few odd jobs and eventually was accepted into an apprenticeship with...
Judy Ann Hooper
Feb 3, 2021
Hooper (Zemke), Judy Ann 72, of Maple Grove, form- erly of Anoka passed away peacefully on February 3, 2021. She was born on August 18, 1948. Personal Banker at 1st National Bank Anoka/Norwest/Wells Fargo for 25 years before retiring in 2008. Member of Martha Chapter #132 for 45 years. Preceded in death by husband Steve Hooper; parents Emmett &...
Marian Janet Auchter
Feb 3, 2021
Auchter (Stenglein) Marian J. age 96 of Coon Rapids, passed away on February 3, 2021. She was a Life Time Member of the Champlin Legion Auxillary. Preceded in death by husbands, Kenneth Stenglein & Richard Auchter; daughter, Shirley Tischbirek; brothers, George & Robert Goodrich; sisters, Elsie Dargis, Helen Stenglein & Beatrice Hoppenrath. Survived by children, Sheila (Kenneth) Brisbin, Del...
Dale Lloyd Bentley
Feb 1, 2021
Bentley, Dale Lloyd, age 96 of Lino Lakes, MN, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 1, 2021, after a brief illness. Dale was born November 23, 1924 to Benjamin and Mae Bentley in Mingo, IA. He attended high school in Spooner, WI. Dale served in the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific during WWII. Dale had a long career...
Ricky John Gertz
Jan 30, 2021
Gertz, Ricky J. age 76 of Cedar, passed away January 30, 2021. Preceded in death by his parents, John & Christine; sister, Sherrie; great-granddaughter, Blaise. Survived by his wife of 51 years, Sandra (nee Shegstad); children, Norrine (Chris), Tim (Roxy), Jeff (Lalyn); 5 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; sister, Judy (Joe), Delores (Ron); along with many other loving family and friends....
David Marlin Lee
Jan 27, 2021
Lee, David M. age 81, of Las Vegas, Nevada, passed away on January 27, 2021. David was a retired boilermaker and took great pride in the work that he did and the friends he made along the way in his career. He had very special memories throughout his entire life in Aitken, MN including his grandma's farm, his log...
Florence Teresa Peterson
Jan 25, 2021
Peterson, Florence T. age 93 of Coon Rapids, passed away peacefully January 25, 2021. Preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth; son, Martin; 9 sib- lings and granddaughter, Ashley. Survived by children, Scott (Belinda), Randy (Jackie), Bradley (Tammy), Kevin, Chris (Chris), Kelly (Dave) Emmen along with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Florence enjoyed painting and crafts, she was very generous...
Everett Hjalmer Benson
Jan 21, 2021
Benson, Everett H. age 88 of Coon Rapids passed away peacefully looking up at Heaven on January 21, 2021. Everett was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend who was loved by many. Preceded in death by his parents, Hjalmer & Lillian; brother, Kenneth Benson; sisters, Betty Nelson, Joyce Benson, Bernice Rood, Marion Benson & Crystal Benson. Survived by...
Robert James Werner
Jan 21, 2021
Robert J. Werner age 90 of Anoka was born December 11, 1930 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. After surviving COVID-19, Robert's body became more tired and weak. Although he did not want to leave his family, he started his journey to his eternal father on January 21, 2021. Robert always said he had the greatest childhood and was proud to say...
Alice E. Skinner
Jan 21, 2021
Skinner, Alice Louise (Ekstrand) age 97 of Plymouth, MN, born and raised in Cokato, MN, passed away peacefully January 21, 2021. Preceded in death by parents Ernst and Margaret; 8 brothers and 4 sisters (she was the "baby" and last surviving sibling) and husband Jack. Survived by son Thomas John (TJ) and daughter in law Anita of St. Louis...
