Hilmer John Hartman
May 15, 2020
Hartman, Hilmer J. Age 94, of New Hope, MN, formerly of Dayton, MN, returned to his Heavenly Father on May 15th in Coon Rapids, MN, due to complications from Covid-19. Hilmer was born in Dayton, MN, in 1926 and graduated from Anoka High School as valedictorian in 1944. Outside of 2 years of service in the U.S. Army at...
Evelyn Edna Dawson
May 15, 2020
Evelyn E. Dawson, age 98 of Anoka, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 15, 2020 at Guardian Angels Care Center in Elk River.
Evelyn and her husband, Harold, owned and operated Dawson's Meat Market on Ferry Street in Anoka from 1965 to 1982.
In addition to her parents, Jay and Leora (Allaben) Buchanan, Evelyn was...
Patrick Joseph Lehn
May 14, 2020
Patrick Joseph Lehn
On the 14th of May, 2020, an addiction to alcohol that had stolen Patrick's spark and beset him with illness, took his life. 50 years old of Anoka, Patrick Joseph Lehn will be missed for his laughter and sense of humor. A lover of sports and the outdoors, he liked to hunt...
Elaine Elizabeth Olijnek
May 11, 2020
Elaine E. Olijnek
Elaine Olijnek, 79, of Ramsey, MN, passed away in her sleep on Monday, May 11, 2020. Beloved wife of Robert, devoted mother of Andrea (Tom) and Lance (Carolyn); joyous grandmother to Brad (Casey) and Bryce. She will be deeply missed.
Elaine was born November 18, 1940 in Deer...
Tari Ann Gardas
May 5, 2020
Tari Ann Gardas, age 54 of Elk River, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at home. She received her wings after a hard-fought battle with colon cancer.
Tari was born in Minneapolis on November 22, 1965. Life was not always easy for her. She was born with many developmental disabilities. There were many challenges she...
Elaine Audrey Clark
May 4, 2020
Elaine A. Clark, age 81 of Oak Grove, passed away peacefully under the care of hospice, on Monday, May 4, 2020 at home.
Elaine was born on May 26, 1938 to Joseph and Celia Koczur on the family farm in Holdingford, MN. She grew up on the farm and attended school in Upsala. She graduated high school...
John Clarence Young
May 4, 2020
John (Jack) Young passed away peacefully at Quiet Oaks Hospice House in St Cloud, MN on May 4 th , 2020. John was born on September 26, 1940 in St. Cloud, MN. He married Janice Johnson on November 17, 1962 at Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church in Foley, MN and they were nearing their 53 rd wedding anniversary when Jan...
Rose Ann Oman
May 4, 2020
Rose Ann Oman was born on September 27, 1929 in Fairmont, Minnesota; the youngest of three daughters, to Kenneth and Martha (Lober) Burgess. She was born again in the water of Holy Baptism on October 27, 1929 and confirmed in the Lutheran faith on April 22, 1944 at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Fulda, Minnesota where she grew...
Bonnie Joanne Brothers
May 3, 2020
Bonnie J. Brothers, age 94 of Anoka, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at the Homestead of Anoka.
Bonnie was born on June 7, 1925 in Perry, Iowa and spent most of her life there. She pursued an ambitious career as a dedicated female journalist and received numerous awards. To all who knew Bonnie, she...
David Henry Hudoba
Apr 26, 2020
Hudoba, David Henry Age 82 of Coon Rapids, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones, on April 26, 2020. Preceded in death by parents, Henry and Pearl; sister, Dorothy LaValley and brother-in-law Frank LaValley. Survived by his loving wife Karen; children, Mark (Ann) Hudoba, Kurt Hudoba, Scott Hudoba, Stacy LaBarre, Margaret (Kyle) Betker, Alex (Marea) Hudoba, Amy...
Ronald Arthur Menzel
Apr 23, 2020
Ronald A. Menzel, age 76 of Brooklyn Park, went to his heavenly home after a valiant battle with cancer, on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at J.A. Wedum Hospice in Brooklyn Park.
Ron's devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace. Ron was born November 30,...
Janice Grant
Apr 18, 2020
Janice Grant, age 80 of East Bethel, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at home.
Due to health and safety concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, the Memorial Service for Janice is being postponed. Details will be announced later.
A complete obituary is pending and will be posted soon....
Leann Jean Alfson
Apr 18, 2020
LeAnn J. Alfson, age 57 of Ham Lake, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids.
LeAnn was a 1981 graduate of Blaine High School and a 1983 surgical technician graduate of Anoka Tech. She was a dedicated 35 yr. employee of Medtronic PRL. LeAnn was a wonderful daughter; always loving, caring,...
James "Jim" Lovsted
Apr 18, 2020
James "Jim" Lovsted, age 78 of New Hope, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at North Memorial Medical Center in Robbinsdale.
Jim was very devoted to his family and cherished being the father of four daughters. He enjoyed taking his family on adventures to go fishing, camping, and hunting. He didn't let his Parkinson's disease and...
George Harry Engstrom
Apr 18, 2020
George H. Engstrom, age 78 of Andover, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at GracePointe Crossing in Cambridge.
In addition to his parents, Eric and Anna (Lindboe) Engstrom, George was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Patricia; brothers, Ellsworth (Gladys) and Lawrence Engstrom; and sister, Ruth Nelson. He is survived by his children, Michele (Steve)...
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
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
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
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
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...
