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Tracy Jo Kraus
Jan 19, 2020
Kraus (nee Erickson) Tracy Jo, age 56 of Otsego, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, January 19, 2020 after a 3 year battle with cancer. Preceded in death by her parents, Art and Karen Erickson. Tracy is survived by the love of her life, Paul; step-sons, Andy and Sean Kraus; and many other loving family and friends. ...
Ronald Robert Collier
Jan 18, 2020
Collier, Ronald R. age 81 of Coon Rapids, passed away on January 18, 2020 at Mercy Hospital surrounded by his children and grandchildren. Ron was born on May 5th, 1938 in Ida Grove, Iowa. In Dad's younger years, he was an avid golfer, bowler, trap shooter and hunter. He continued golfing on Sunday mornings until his COPD took that away....
Margaret Christine Torborg
Jan 16, 2020
Torborg, Margaret C. age 91 of Champlin, passed away January 16, 2020. Preceded in death by her husband, James; son, Tom; 5 brothers & 4 sisters. Survived by her son, David (Jim Witheridge); daughter, Jean (Dave) Jones; daughter-in-law, Melanie; grandchildren, Benjamin (Alex), Alex (Jen), Hannah (Corey) Davis, Rachel & William Jones; great-granddaughter, Rowan; along with many other loving family and...
Kipp Peter Ringwelski
Jan 16, 2020
Ringwelski, Kipp P. Age 66 of Andover. Preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Shirley and brother Guy. Survived by wife, Joyce; daughters, Michelle Ringwelski, Wendy Brandstrom, Mary (Tony) Deitz; grandchildren, Faith, Chase, Colten, Clayton, Isabael; brothers, Brice (Shari), Ron (Sharon); nieces and nephews. Funeral services Fri. Jan. 24, 2020 at 11am at Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home, 13817 Jay...
Violet Marie Reynolds
Jan 15, 2020
Violet M. Reynolds, age 96 of Brooklyn Park, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids.
Violet was born on the family farm in Grygla, MN and helped her parents and siblings with the daily chores. She was baptized and confirmed into the Lutheran faith at Valley Church. ...
Violet Marie Wegner
Jan 14, 2020
VIOLET MARIE (SCHULTZ) WEGNER
Violet was born on March 11, 1930 in a log cabin on the farm of her father, Ernest Henry Schultz, and his wife, the former Anna Jendrny, a few miles west of Butternut, WI. She was surrounded by eight siblings, Ernest Jr., Donald, Lorraine, Evelyn, William, Elaine, Arlene, and Merlin. Ernest...
William Eugene Pagel
Jan 9, 2020
Pagel, William E. "Bill" age 67 of Maple Grove passed away peacefully on January 9, 2020 surrounded by his family. Survived by loving wife of 47 years, Margie; children, Becky Pagel and Bonnie (James) Blekestad; grandchildren, Gavyn and Zoey; sister, Carol (Dave) Haider. Bill will also be remembered by his extended family, nieces, nephews and numerous dear friends. Funeral...
Rebecca Ann "Becky" Sobania
Jan 6, 2020
Rebecca A. "Becky" Sobania, age 36 of Anoka, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020 at her home.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 13, 2020 at Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home, 13817 Jay Street NW, Andover. Visitation one hour prior to the service (1:00 - 2:00 p.m.) Private Interment.
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Tatiana Joy Garvey
Jan 4, 2020
Tatiana Joy Garvey, 26, of Maple Grove, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020. She was born on July 15, 1993 in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, the daughter of Pamela Jobst, Michael Jobst, and Randall Garvey. Tatiana was a dreamer and was known to be a spit-fire. She loved with her whole heart and had a big laugh. She...
John Russell Walter
Jan 3, 2020
Walter, John R. age 79 of Anoka. Passed away peacefully at home 1/3/2020. He served his clients thru John R. Walter & Associates for 58 years. Preceded in death by daughter, Angela. Survived by loving wife of 58 years, Edie; daughters, Lisa (David) Baird, Susan (Mike) Weddle and Joy (Mark) Hess; grandchildren, Maia Walter, Lauren, Colin, Jane and Zach...
Mary Terese Thole
Jan 2, 2020
Thole, Mary T. age 70 of Champlin, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2020. Preceded in death by her parents, Genevieve and William; brothers, Chris and Tim. Survived by her husband, Craig, Children, Sarah (Brett), Josh (Annette); siblings, Jack, Genny, Joe, Bill, Kathy, Margie, Bernie, Russ, Teresa, Paul, Mike and many other loving relatives and friends. A Celebration of Mary's...
Bernard Malachiose Coelho
Jan 1, 2020
Dr. Bernard (Bernie) Malachiose Coelho, 85, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2020 surrounded by family.
The youngest of three boys, Bernie was born to Bernard and Mary Coelho in Kochi, India on November 3, 1934. He spent his formative years and early adulthood in-and-around Kochi building his family and career. He studied at both Maharajas College...
Michael Clyde Wheldon
Dec 31, 2019
Wheldon, Michael C. age 77 of Andover, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2019. He was a great husband, dad, grandpa and friend who enjoyed riding motorcycles and spending time at Crosslake. Mike served in the US Navy and was a retired member of the BPM motorcycle club. Preceded in death by his mother, June; step-father, Russ. Survived by...
Kirby Brian Morris
Dec 31, 2019
Kirby B. Morris, age 71 of Anoka, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at his home.
In addition to his parents, Arthur and Nona (Harrison) Morris, Kirby was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert and Terry; and sister, Darlene Davies. He is survived by his sons, Kevin and Daniel (Kimberly) Morris; grandchildren, Lee and...
Duane Maurice Swenson
Dec 27, 2019
Swenson, Duane Maurice "Dude" age 86 of Anoka was born on September 26th, 1933 in Proctor, MN and was reunited with his late wife, Barb, on December 27th, 2019. Duane is survived by his children, Jeff (Pat), Mike (Brooke), Valerie (Craig), Vicki (Jim) and his daughter-in-law, Julie. He had 11 grandchildren, Jessie (Tim), Jill (Colin), Mitch, Cara (Kyle), Maddie...
Virginia Alverda Reed
Dec 27, 2019
Reed, Virginia A. age 93, Anoka, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. She was born June 23, 1926, in Lexington, McLean County, IL to Claude Casey and Maude Mae (Hale) Hill. She graduated from Kokomo High School in 1944 and came to the saving knowledge of the Lord as a teenager attending the...
Victor "Vic" Eugene Hagenah
Dec 26, 2019
Vic was preceded in death by his parents, Henry & Bernice, siblings, Irene, Millie, Ruth, Richard, John, Charles, Harry, Eleanor, Larry & Catherine. He is survived by his wife, Sharon, children, Greg, Lisa Vernick & Andy (Amy), grandchildren, Taylor, Brody, Charley, Matteo &Brygid, sister, Wanda Chisolm, nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2020...
Beverly Jane Engels
Dec 25, 2019
Beverly J. Engels, age 83 of Anoka, passed away on Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at the Wellstead of Rogers.
In addition to her parents, Leo & Josephine (Rustand) Noon, Beverly was preceded in death by her husband, Duane; brothers, Vernon and Sherill; sister, Lolela Richards. She is survived by her children, Sheri (David) Brinker, Todd...
Evelyn Marie Holst
Dec 25, 2019
Evelyn Marie (Beckman) Holst, age 97 of Andover, slipped into arms of Jesus on Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at the Farmstead of Andover.
Evelyn Marie was born on November 23, 1922, the 3 rd child of Carl and Alice Beckman in Freedhem, MN, a small Swedish settlement in Morrison County. Raised in the Depression Era on a...
Louann Marlene Holton
Dec 23, 2019
LouAnn (Brown) Holton, age 74 of Coon Rapids, formerly of Greenbush, MN died on Monday, December 23, 2019 at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids.
LouAnn was born on July 30, 1945 in Thief River Falls, MN to Selma H. (Johnson) Brown and Vester Albert Brown. She graduated from Greenbush High School in Greenbush, MN in 1963. Soon...
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