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William Joseph "Bill" Kasper

William Joseph "Bill" Kasper

Apr 17, 2020

William J. "Bill" Kasper, age 88 of Coon Rapids, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2020 at St.Therese Care Center in New Hope.

Bill was born and raised in St. Michael, MN.  After graduating from 8th grade, he began his real-world education by working on the family farm.  He married the love of his life, Ramona Dischinger...

Rosemary Y. Martin

Rosemary Y. Martin

Apr 16, 2020

Rosemary Y. Martin, age 89 of Coon Rapids, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2020, seven days prior to her 90th birthday, at St. Therese - St. Odilia Care Center in Shoreview.

Rosemary was born on April 23, 1930 in Park Rapids, MN to Benedict and Dorothy (Flowers) Young.  She grew up on a farm in St....

Lee Edward Bugge

Lee Edward Bugge

Apr 15, 2020

Lee E. Bugge, age 85 of Sauk Centre, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at St. Therese - Oxbow Lake Care Center in Brooklyn Park.

Lee was born on May 25, 1934 in Ida Grove, Iowa to Ernest Carl, Sr. and Leah Chloe (Pfleeger) Bugge.  He attended Ida Grove High School prior to serving in the...

Myra Stroeing Davis

Myra Stroeing Davis

Apr 10, 2020

Davis, Myra S. Age 62, passed peacefully in her Oak Grove home on Friday, April 10, 2020 after a battle with ALS.

She was born on June 8,1957 in Anoka, Minnesota, to Othmar and Hasel (Strom) Stroeing. She married Michael W Davis on August 9, 1997. Also surviving are her stepdaughters, Michelle Damm, Lori (Troy) Jochum, Cynthia...

Myra Stroeing Davis

Myra Stroeing Davis

Apr 10, 2020

Davis, Myra S. Age 62, passed peacefully in her Oak Grove home on Friday, April 10, 2020 after a battle with ALS.

She was born on June 8,1957 in Anoka, Minnesota, to Othmar and Hasel (Strom) Stroeing. She married Michael W Davis on August 9, 1997. Also surviving are her stepdaughters, Michelle Damm, Lori (Troy) Jochum, Cynthia...

Alan D Johnson

Alan D Johnson

Apr 8, 2020

Alan D. Johnson, age 50 of DeSmet, SD (formerly from Champlin, MN), passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at his home. His death was very sudden and devastating to the family and he will be missed beyond words.

Alan was born on November 7, 1969, in Grand Rapids, MN, to Robert...

Shirley Anne Clough

Shirley Anne Clough

Apr 7, 2020

Shirley A. Clough, age 83 of St. Francis, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at home.

In addition to her parents, Arthur and Ethel Linton, Shirley was preceded in death by her son Dennis Clough; grandchildren, Jonathon Clough and Christina Claussen; siblings, Richard Golden, Delores Seebach, Eleanor Otto, Clancy Golden, and Barbra...

Mary T Johnson

Mary T Johnson

Apr 6, 2020

Johnson, Mary T. Age 76 of Coon Rapids passed away at home on April 6th, 2020 after a brief battle with cancer. Preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Helen (Knoke) Taylor. Survived by husband of 48 years, Paul; son, Matthew (Julie); daughter, Rebecca Johnson; grandchildren, Grace, Benedict, Sophia and Gabriel; sister, Ruth Taylor. Memorial Mass at St....

James "Jim" Patrick O'Donnell

James "Jim" Patrick O'Donnell

Apr 3, 2020

O'Donnell, "Jim" James Patrick Age 81, passed peacefully to his heavenly home on April 3, 2020. Preceded in death by parents, Patrick and Clara and Marlene (mother of his children). Survived by loving and devoted daughters, Joey and Sherry; siblings, Patty (Jim), Clara, Rita, Cathy, and John (Sue), many nieces and nephews, and other relatives. He is also survived...

Sandra Ann "Sandy" Thorsen

Sandra Ann "Sandy" Thorsen

Apr 2, 2020

Sandra A. "Sandy" Thorsen, age 71 of Anoka, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2020 at St. Anthony Health and Rehab in St. Anthony.

Sandy was born on April 3, 1948 in Minneapolis to Donald and Lorraine (Bennett) Hostetler.  She graduated from Anoka High School and loved the city of Anoka so much that she lived there...

Dwight Donald Goor

Dwight Donald Goor

Apr 1, 2020

Dwight D. Goor, age 73 of Ramsey, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids.

Dwight was a 26-year employee of the Anoka-Hennepin School District and a 10-year employee of Minco Products.

In addition to his parents, Donald Goor and Bernice Eggersdorfer, Dwight was preceded in death by his sister,...

Lawrence Claude "Larry" Lewis

Lawrence Claude "Larry" Lewis

Mar 29, 2020

Lawrence C. "Larry" Lewis, age 71 of Champlin, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 29, 2020 at his home after a courageous fight with liver disease.

Larry was born on March 30, 1948 in Minneapolis, MN to Claude, Jr. and Mildred (Phalen) Lewis.  He was a talented metal sculpture artist and served in the United States Navy...

Gordon B. Vikse

Gordon B. Vikse

Mar 27, 2020

Vikse, Gordon Brent (Butch) age 68, died on August 27, 2020 in Tulsa, OK. Preceded in death by father Sigurd Vikse. Gordy was a brilliant coder and software engineer, but his friends and family will remember him most for his kind heart, generosity, and willingness to help anyone at any time. His software consulting took him from California to...

Howard Arthur Koehler

Howard Arthur Koehler

Mar 27, 2020

Howard A. Koehler, age 92 of St. Anthony, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 27, 2020 at home.

In addition to his parents, Henry and Dora (Nickerson) Koehler, Howard was preceded in death by 4 sisters and 7 brothers.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, Marlette; children, Diana Koehler, Marcia (Doug) Wyatt, and...

Andrew Frederick Kaiser

Andrew Frederick Kaiser

Mar 24, 2020

Kaiser, Andrew Frederick age 38 of Andover was born, a joy to his parents, Susan "Suzy" (Novak) Kaiser and Frederick Kaiser on January 10,1982 in St. Louis Park. His weakened body succumbed to sepsis on March 24, 2020 while battling Cholangiocarcinoma, a rare form of cancer. Not a day, hour or minute during his journey did he not believe...

Bernard Bernie Wurm

Bernard Bernie Wurm

Mar 24, 2020

Bernard Nicholas Wurm, 83, of Ramsey, MN died peacefully at his home Tuesday, March 24, 2020. He was the oldest of nine children born to Nicholas and Bernadette(Kraft) Wurm on April 15, 1936 at the family farm in Pine City, MN. He attended Country School District #9 until 8 th grade and graduated from Pine City High School in...

Kenneth George Mclellan

Kenneth George Mclellan

Mar 17, 2020

McLellan, Kenneth G. age 86 of Blaine, formerly of Fridley.  Survived by loving wife of 67 years, Joyce; sons, Tim (Sharon), Todd (Sandra Reitz), Tracy, Troy and Tom (Corine) McLellan; grandchildren, Kaitlin, Michael, Tiffany, Ashley (Adam) Ludwig, Mackenzie, Ian, Jacob and Kayla; great-grandchildren, Connor, Logan and Presley; sister, Alice (Don) Lisell; special niece, Sue Herkenhoff; many other loving nieces,...

Edward Victor "Ed" Larson

Edward Victor "Ed" Larson

Mar 17, 2020

Edward V. "Ed" Larson, age 93 of Anoka, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at Walker Plaza in Anoka.

Ed was born and lived his whole life in Anoka.  He married his high school sweetheart, Amy, December 1948 after seven years of courtship, and serving in the US Army after his high school graduation.  Ed was...

Suzanne North

Suzanne North

Mar 16, 2020

Suzanne North, age 73 of Ramsey, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2020 at her home.

Private family services will be held.

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

Lucille Ann Patchen

Lucille Ann Patchen

Mar 13, 2020

Patchen, Lucille A. age 96 of Anoka. Preceded in death by her husband, John; son, Robert; great-grandson, Joshua and parents, Louis and Victoria Burke. Survived by children, Judy (Don) Parkin, Diane (Mike) Sullivan, Marilyn Patchen (Harlen) Beyer and Tom (Carmen) Patchen; grandchildren, Bill, Michelle, Scott and Todd Sullivan; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great- grandchilden and step grandchildren, nieces and nephews....

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