Barbara Jo Soucy
Oct 3, 2025
Soucy, Barbara Jo, "Barb" age 81 of Monticello. Barb discovered early on that her calling was connecting with people. She turned that gift into a career as a hairstylist, transforming not just appearances but relationships and lives. Her salon chair was more than a place for haircuts, it was a place of stories, laughter and friendship. Barb had a...
Gerald Keith Swanson
Sep 22, 2025
Gerald K. "Jerry" Swanson passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025, at the age of 83.
Jerry grew up with a deep love for the outdoors and simple joys. He found happiness in fishing, spending time with his dogs, and building model airplanes that he would later fly with his RC flying club friends. His patience, creativity,...
Bradford William Sax Jr.
Sep 19, 2025
Bradford William Sax Jr. (Brad), age 82 of Outing, Minnesota, passed away on September 19, 2025.
Born on April 27, 1943, to Bradford William Sax Sr. and Donna (Compain) Sax, Brad was the oldest of four children. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Barbara Sax. He is survived by his siblings Delores...
Patricia Gail Maeder
Sep 16, 2025
Patricia Maeder passed away at home, surrounded by her son Samuel, daughter Rebecca, and daughter-in law Kristen on 16, Sept 2025. After battling cancer twice and a near death scare on Easter, Patricia has been living with her son on hospice. She had been doing well since starting hospice and her change was sudden. But she was able to...
Steven Kenneth Sporre
Sep 14, 2025
Funeral service Saturday, September 27, 2025 - 11:00 AM with visitation one hour prior at Constance Free Church, 16150 Constance Blvd. NW, Andover, MN. A luncheon and time of fellowship will follow the service. Interment Constance Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Constance Free Church or directly to the family.
Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home...
Timothy Michael Delaney
Sep 14, 2025
Timothy Michael Delaney, 66, of Oak Grove, MN passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early morning hours of Sunday, September 14, 2025. Stoic to the end, Tim succumbed to the cancer he had battled for 5 years. Tim was born and raised in Roseville, MN. Preceded in death by his Mother, Gladys Vosika, Stepfather, Gene Vosika and...
Janet Marie Rootes
Sep 8, 2025
Rootes, Janet M. age 77 of Ham Lake, passed away on September 8, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Frances Wojciechowski. Janet was survived by her children, David (Jennifer) Rootes and Sarah Rootes; grandaughters, Mackenzie and Abigail Rootes. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 11 AM with a...
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...
