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Bryce Greggory Peterson
Oct 10, 2020
On October 10, 2020, at the age of 17, Bryce Greggory Peterson's life tragically ended too soon.
Bryce's personality was as vibrant as his favorite color – orange. He was intelligent, quick-witted, and hysterical. He enjoyed the outdoors, playing basketball, collecting rocks, hunting, and shooting trap. Bryce was extremely creative and loved to spend time building with...
Rosemarie Lorraine Arvidson
Oct 9, 2020
Rosemarie (Rosemary) Lorraine Arvidson, 73, peacefully passed away after a long battle with bone cancer at her home on Friday, October 9, 2020 with her husband and children by her side.
She was born on October 28, 1946 in Pierz, MN to Peter and Katherine (Katie) Tretter, and was married to Rodney Arvidson for 34 years.
...Mavis Elaine Youngs
Oct 7, 2020
Youngs, Mavis Elaine (James) died peacefully in her sleep October 7, 2020 at Stoney River Assisted Living in Ramsey. She was born the 9th child to Grace (Hanson) James and Clyde James on December 17, 1936. She had 6 sisters and 4 brothers who always called her "Tooty". She married Donald Marvin Youngs, Sr. in 1955. They raised three...
Roger Froirack Koester
Oct 6, 2020
Koester, Roger F. Age 89 of Alexandria, formerly of Anoka. Survived by wife, Dorothy; daughter, Wendy (Tom) Morgan; grandchildren, Benjamin Morgan and Bailey (Eric) Farrell; nieces, Stephanie (Dennis) Goltz and Robin (Tim) Archambault; and nephew, Robert (Diane) Vagstad; great nieces and great nephews. Family memorial services Tues. Oct. 13, 2020 at 1pm, at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, 2005 Branch Ave.,...
David Edward Lies
Oct 3, 2020
David E. Lies, age 82 of Anoka, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at home.
Dave was known for his dry-wit sense of humor. His ability to crack jokes and "one-liners" could lighten any mood and make people laugh.
In addition to his parents, Raymond and Margaret (Proshek) Lies, Dave was preceded in death...
Mary Marlene Braucht
Oct 3, 2020
Mary M. Braucht, age 81 of Coon Rapids, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Walker Methodist Assisted Living in Anoka.
Mary was born on May 22, 1939 to Sheridan and Regina (Kemitsch) O'Keefe in St. Cloud, Minnesota. She graduated from Anoka High School in the Class of 1957. During her career, Mary worked as a...
Willard Leo Dehn
Oct 1, 2020
Willard L. Dehn, age 87 of Dayton, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at home.
Will was born on June 15, 1933 in Anoka to Leo and Florence (Scherber) Dehn. He attended school in a one room schoolhouse located on French Lake in Dayton. After graduating from Anoka Senior High, Will...
Sheryl Josephine Brtek
Sep 28, 2020
Sheryl J. Brtek, age 79 of Coon Rapids, passed away suddenly on Monday, September 28, 2020 at Fairview University Medical Center in Minneapolis.
Sheryl was born on April 8, 1941 in Hamilton County, Iowa to Merlyn and Opal (Faulkner) Fischer. She was a long-time resident of Anoka County but was raised on a farm in Iowa with...
Dorothy Gail Larsen
Sep 26, 2020
Larsen, Dorothy G. (aka Ma)
Age 75 of Andover went to be with the Lord on September 26, 2020 after a brief battle with Lymphoma. She was born on January 27, 1945 in Fosston, MN to Royal & Olive Nystrom, the youngest of seven children. She always joked that being the last one born she ended up...
Brandon Dale Lenoue
Sep 26, 2020
Brandon Dale LeNoue, 45, of Ham Lake died in a tragic motorcycle accident on Saturday, September 26.
Brandon was born May 13, 1975 in Coon Rapids, MN to Byron and Linda LeNoue. Brandon graduated from Anoka High School and served in the Marine Corps from 1994-1998. He was stationed in Cherry Point, NC. Brandon married Sarah Elizabeth...
Julia Ann Johnson
Sep 25, 2020
Julia A. Johnson, age 79 of Coon Rapids, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2020 at Park River Estates in Coon Rapids.
In addition to her parents, Donald and Eileen (Harmann) MacJunkin, Julia was preceded in death by her husband, Richard; and brother, William MacJunkin. She is survived by her children, Michael (Kim), Cheryl (Troy) Stevens, and...
Luann Ella Barth
Sep 23, 2020
Barth, LuAnn E. (Nathe) age 83 of Oak Grove, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2020. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Toots (Johnson) and Patty (Bergeleen); daughters, Melanie (Sather) & Marcia (Nathe); grandson, Tyler Sather. Survived by children, Marty (Vicki) Nathe, Mike (Thu) Nathe, Merrilee Nathe, Marlys Nelson, Melissa Ostlund; 17 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren, brothers, Donald (Lois) Weinholzer,...
Myron Gust Helback
Sep 22, 2020
Myron G. Helback, age 88 of Coon Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at the Elim Home in Princeton.
In addition to his parents, Gust and Lulu (Kultala) Helback, Myron was preceded in death by his wife, Lois. He is survived by his children, Kim (Ralph) Hageman, Sherri (Michael) Fries, Joy (John) Betzold, Lori (Tom)...
Marjorie Jean Pinewski
Sep 19, 2020
Pinewski, Marjorie J. "Marge" age 91 of Anoka, went home to be with the Lord this past Saturday, September 19, 2020. Marjorie was a strong, selfless, caring mother of 13 children, 52 grandchildren and 47 great-grandchildren. Marge was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Philip "Phil" in 2016, granddaughter, Molly, parents, Daniel & Ruth Reineke, brother,...
Dennis Calvin "Joe" Kantor
Sep 18, 2020
Dennis C. "Joe" Kantor, age 77 of Champlin, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids.
In addition to his parents, Stanley and Eileen (Salisbury) Kantor, Dennis was preceded in death by his grandson, Caden Stanley. He is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Kathy; children, Brad Kantor and Alayne...
Julie Patrice Jacobson
Sep 13, 2020
Julie P. Jacobson, age 50 of Coon Rapids, formerly of Anoka, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids.
In addition to her father, Robert Ray, Julie was preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Janice Jacobson; and family member, Andrew Dean Williams. She is survived by her beloved husband of 20 years,...
Kristin Delores Bradley
Sep 13, 2020
Kristin D. Bradley, age 52 of Coon Rapids, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, September 13, 2020. Kristin was born in Tyler, Minnesota where she grew up and graduated high school from Pipestone, MN. Kris enlisted into the Air Force where she served in Communications during Desert Storm. While serving, she was blessed with her daughter, Sarah...
John David Stephens
Sep 12, 2020
John David "Yohan" Stephens was born March 18, 1964 and passed away September 12, 2020 at the young age of 56 years. John attended Coon Rapids High School and graduated with the class of 1982. While in High School, John excelled on the wrestling team and was proud to be a Coon Rapids Cardinal. John did not venture far...
Gladys Evelyn Harding
Sep 10, 2020
Gladys "Evelyn" Harding went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 10th at the age of 99 years 8 months and 14 days. Evelyn was born on December 26, 1920 in Minneapolis, MN to Robert and Mildred (Metz) Anderson. She graduated from the "Old" Minneapolis North High School, class of 1939.
Evelyn grew up...
James Alan Hiltz
Sep 10, 2020
James Alan (Jim) Hiltz, age 67 of Andover, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at Saint Anthony Care Center. Jim was born on November 22, 1952 in Anoka to Jack Roberton and Jean Elizabeth Hiltz. He grew up in Anoka and was active in Boy Scouts, wrestling and managing the high school football team. He graduated from...
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