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Ward Winton Ferguson

Ward Winton Ferguson

Jun 11, 2020

Ward W. Ferguson, age 80 of Zimmerman, slipped from the loving arms of his wife, Marva, into the loving arms of the Father, peacefully, surrounded by family, on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at home.

Ward was a graduate of Marshall High School and Dunwoody Institute.  He was a master plumber and raised purebred champion Arabian horses, which...

Virginia Marie "Ginger" Paul

Virginia Marie "Ginger" Paul

Jun 8, 2020

Virginia M. "Ginger" Paul, age 79 of Champlin, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids.

Virginia "Ginger" (Fehn) Paul, without plans or preparation, went to the party of a lifetime.  Dressed in style with her make-up done right and in the words of Ginger, "My wig is on point today and...

Rosemary Donnette

Rosemary Donnette

Jun 7, 2020

Donnette, Rosemary "Rosie" age 91 of Champlin passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020 in her home in Champlin. Rosemary graduated from Anoka High School where she was a cheerleader.  She worked as a cashier at Red Owl and SuperValu Food Stores for 30 years. Rosie also helped run the Champlin American Legion Post #600 where she was a...

Lowell Dean Hoover

Lowell Dean Hoover

Jun 6, 2020

Lowell was born in Canton, South Dakota on June 2, 1934. He passed away at his home in Champlin on June 6, 2020. Lowell was preceded in death by his wife, Julia, son, Neal and parents, Elmer & Marion.  He is survived by his children, Debra (Greg) Sorensen, Denise (Allen) Dittrich and Dean (Rosemary) Hoover, 8 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren,...

Jeffrey Donald Stern

Jeffrey Donald Stern

Jun 6, 2020

Jeffrey D. Stern, age 34 of Minot, ND, formerly of the Anoka area, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2020 at Trinity Hospital in Minot.

A private family Graveside Service will be held in the Rush Creek Cemetery, Maple Grove.

Arrangements entrusted to Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home of Anoka (763) 421-0220

Patrick Daniel Sexton

Patrick Daniel Sexton

Jun 5, 2020

Sexton, Patrick D. age 74 of Anodver, passed away on June 5 th , 2020. Preceded in death by parents Daniel and Murl Sexton. Survived by his loving wife Donna, son Michael, daughters Melissa and Katie (Andy) Sax; grandchildren, Mariah, Elijah and Leo; brother, Daniel (Judy) Sexton; sisters, Sandy Monette, Jean (Steve) Johnson, Sally (Bob) Lee, Linda (John) Curtis,...

Sandra Kay Mcgoey

Sandra Kay Mcgoey

Jun 5, 2020

Sandra Kay McGoey, of Oak Grove, Minnesota passed away on Friday, June 5, 2020, with her husband, children, and niece Tammy Hickey by her side. She was 73 years old. Sandra was preceded in death by her father, Russell Rockvam, and her mother, Dorothy Rockvam. She is survived by her husband of...

Sarah Inez Bielen

Sarah Inez Bielen

Jun 4, 2020

Sarah Inez (Sally) Bielen of Anoka passed away June 4 2020. Preceded in death by parents, Elmer and Thelma Smith, and husband Clinton Bielen. Survived by son, Garrison (Kathleen) Bielen of Montecito, CA and daughter Dr. Bonney Bielen of Big Lake, MN; grandchildren Colin (Chantel) Bielen and Brook (Sandy) Bielen; five great-grandchildren and many friends. Private interment Forest Hills Cemetery....

Bradley Scott Peterson

Bradley Scott Peterson

Jun 2, 2020

Peterson, Bradley Scott Age 62 of East Bethel, MN passed away peacefully June 2nd, 2020 with family by his side due to a 9 month battle with Cancer. Brad was born on 9/13/57. He lived in East Bethel, MN with his wife Kimberly of 44 years and their little dog Andrew. He was the kindest of souls, everyones whom...

Michael "Mike" Roger Witt

Michael "Mike" Roger Witt

Jun 2, 2020

Michael Roger Witt, 67, died Tuesday, June 2, at his cabin in Alexandria, MN. Mike was born on May 17, 1953, in New Prague, MN, to Edgar and Regina Witt and was the fifth of ten children. He attended St. Joseph's Seminary in Oak Brook, Ill., for his high school years and then attended Mankato State for a short...

William Robert Schulz

William Robert Schulz

Jun 1, 2020

William "Bill" Schulz, 83, of Nowthen, MN, died on June 1st, 2020. He passed away peacefully at home on the farm, surrounded by family.  Born in February 1937 in Sebeka, MN, Bill grew up on a small dairy farm. Bill was drafted in 1960 and served honorably in the Army as a Crew Chief on a small troop carrier...

Connie Jean Bullen

Connie Jean Bullen

May 30, 2020

Connie Jean Bullen, age 49 of Andover, passed away and met Jesus peacefully, surrounded by family, on Saturday, May 30, 2020 after losing her fight with aggressive metastatic lung cancer

Connie was born on November 12, 1970 in Coon Rapids to Sev and Bonnita Wanous.  She was immediately loved by her two older sisters, Bobbi and Kari. ...

Weston Joseph Adair Koch

Weston Joseph Adair Koch

May 29, 2020

Weston Joseph Adair Koch, age 2 of Ramsey, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2020 at home.

Weston was born on September 9, 2017 to proud parents Mark and Lisa Koch.  He was quickly loved upon by his five older siblings, Mariah, Khloe, Addison, Brielle, and Bennett.  Weston was such a happy little boy who loved to...

Judith Mae Johnson

Judith Mae Johnson

May 28, 2020

Judy M. Johnson, age 72 of Champlin, MN, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at her home. Her death was very sudden and devastating to the family and she will be missed beyond words.

Judy was born April 28, 1948, in Perham, MN, to Walter Frederick Nels and Helen Minnie Mary (Schmidt)...

Marilyn June Byrnes

Marilyn June Byrnes

May 27, 2020

Marilyn June (Hawley) Byrnes, age 92 of Mound, formerly of Minneapolis, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at Covenant Living and Rehab in Golden Valley.

(aka "GGB" to her Grandkids and Great-Grandkids, and "Grandma" to her Franklin Students)

Marilyn was born on June 13, 1927 in Minneapolis to Earl and Mildred (Winter) Hawley.  She...

Thomas Roy Pipenhagen

Thomas Roy Pipenhagen

May 26, 2020

Pipenhagen, Thomas R. age 75 of Champlin, passed away peacefully May 26, 2020. Preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Natalie; sisters, Joan Church, Margie Dorholt, Mary Lou Leider; brother, Mick. Survived by his wife of 57 years, Mary; children, Melinda (Bill) Boumeester, James Pipenhagen, Heather (Mike) Benson; grandchildren, Alan Wilder, Taylor Boumeester, Alex Ellis, Madie and Bella Pipenhagen,...

Raymond Roger Johnson

Raymond Roger Johnson

May 24, 2020

Raymond Roger Johnson, 84 of Ramsey, MN, formerly of Gilbert MN, passed away on Sunday, May 24 th peacefully at his home with his family around him.

Born:  October 14, 1935 to Albert & Bertha Johnson.  He attended Astoria Public School in SD where he graduated & 2 years at Augustana College in Sioux Falls, South Dakota...

Clare Judith Wiles

Clare Judith Wiles

May 24, 2020

Clare J. Wiles, age 74 of NE Minneapolis, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids.

Clare was preceded in death by her parents and husband.  She is survived by her two daughters; three grandchildren; also many other family members and special friends.

A Private Interment will take place in...

Donald Kerry Goar

Donald Kerry Goar

May 18, 2020

Donald Kerry Goar, age 81 of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Monday, May 18, 2020 at home in Champlin.

Don was born August 22, 1938 in Louisiana and later adopted by James and Agnes Goar.  He was a proud upholster for over 60 years, only quitting at 81 years old when he got sick. ...

Lorraine Alice Jorgensen

Lorraine Alice Jorgensen

May 17, 2020

Lorraine A. Jorgensen, age 83 of Ramsey, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on Sunday, May 17, 2020 at home.

Lorraine was born on June 8, 1936 in Hutchinson, MN to Ernest and Hazel (Schmidt) Wendorff.  Growing up, she went to a country school in "Hutch" while being raised on a farm with two brothers (Norman and...

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