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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....
James Robert Richter, Jr.
Mar 12, 2020
Richter, James R., Jr. "Jim", age 49 of Blaine. Survived by loving wife, Jamie; children, Jimmy, Jordan, Jaelyn, Jacob and Jocelyn; father, James "Jim" Richter, Sr.; brothers, Mike and Greg (Annie) Richter; sister, Ruth Hagen (Chris Carrico); nieces, nephews, other loving family and friends. Preceded in death by mother, Nancy Richter. Services pending at this time. Arrangements entrusted to...
Dolores Marie "Dody" Schanhaar
Mar 11, 2020
Dolores M. "Dody" Schanhaar, age 93 of Anoka, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at The Homestead of Anoka.
Dody was born in Dayton, Ohio, attended the University of Dayton and graduated from Bowling Green University in 1950. Dody met her husband in California and moved to Anoka in 1954 after marrying. She immersed herself...
Ernest Wodhard "Ernie" Knutson
Mar 11, 2020
Ernest W. "Ernie" Knutson, age 97 of Oak Grove, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at his home.
Ernie was born on January 19, 1923 in Lancaster, Minnesota. At the age of 25, he moved to the farm in Oak Grove where he resided for 72 years until the time of his death. During that...
Marie Phyllis Romo
Mar 11, 2020
Marie P. Romo, age 83 of Andover, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Arbor Oaks Senior Living.
Marie was born on January 2, 1937 in Red Wing, to Joseph and Phyllis (Stary) Jacobson. She grew up in Zumbrota and met the love of her life, Luther, in kindergarten. After graduating from Zumbrota High School...
Billy "Bill" Roger Baillie
Mar 9, 2020
Baillie, Bill R. Age 93 of Anoka, passed away on March 9, 2020. He grew up in Cumberland, WI and attended Cumberland Schools, graduating in 1944 as Senior Class President. After High School he entered military service with the Army Air Corp. in the Pacific Theater serving as a military policeman, investigator and played trumpet in the Army Air...
