Harry Herbert Nelson
Dec 23, 2019
Harry was preceded in death by his daughter, Michelle, son, Jim "Jimmy", parents, Herbert & Marguerite, brother and sister. He is survived by his wife, Fern, children, Doug (Nicole) Erickson, Dale (Melissa) Quance and Kim Cotton, 11 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at 11 am at Thurston-DeShaw Funeral...
Madisyn Alon Mevissen
Dec 20, 2019
Madisyn Alon Mevissen, age 11, of Andover, Minn., gained her angel wings on Dec. 20, 2019, and is now running free of Spinal Muscular Atrophy.
Madisyn was born April 17, 2008, to parents Jason and Jamie (Hollister) Mevissen. Madisyn was truly amazing and our "Never Give Up" girl. She took each challenge as it was presented. Madisyn...
Ruth Elaine Franklin
Dec 19, 2019
Ruth E. Franklin, age 89 of Anoka, passed away unexpectedly in the night on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids, after spending the afternoon with friends, celebrating the Christmas season.
Originally from Willmar, Minnesota, Ruth moved to Anoka in 1955 with her husband, Ken Franklin. She quickly established herself in social circles, political...
Julia Ann Mary Champagne
Dec 17, 2019
Julia Marie Champagne was called to heaven on December 17, 2019. Julia was 87 when she departed on her latest journey. Julia originally traveled from West Virginia to Minnesota after marrying Albert Champagne. She is now reunited with her husband as well as her daughter Kathy, her parents, and many siblings. Julia loved her family. She was the mother of...
Duane "Bud" Edwin Redepenning
Dec 13, 2019
Redepenning, Duane E. "Bud" age 92 of Anoka. Bud was born and raised in Madison, MN, before moving to Anoka where he was a 30 year employee of the Anoka County Highway Department. He was an active member in the American Legion for many years and served as the State of Minne-sota Commander from 1986-1987. Preceded in death by...
Lorraine Jean Timm
Dec 13, 2019
Lorraine J. (Hommedahl) Timm, age 73 of Andover, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 13, 2019 at the Mayo Clinic Health System in Cannon Falls.
Lorraine was born on April 15, 1946 to Melvin and Pearl Hommedahl in Minneapolis. She was a brilliant woman, who was an English professor at the Colorado Springs Campus of the University...
Jeanette "Jean" Helen Herold
Dec 11, 2019
Jean passed away peacefully surrounded by family after a long battle with Alzheimers. Jean was a pioneer in the consignment clothing industry as owner of The Elegante Closet in Anoka, MN. She was a former board member of the Anoka-Ramsey-Champlin Chamber of Commerce and Secretary of the St. Stephens Women's Council. She always said her children and grandchildren were...
Marlys Mary Campbell
Dec 10, 2019
Marlys was preceded in death by her parents, Herb & Laura Lee. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, William "Bill", children, Danette Campbell, Scott (Debra) Campbell and Patti (Brian) Gronski, grandchildren, Andrew (Sarah) Campbell, Kathryn Campbell & Emily (Christopher) Wiger, Stella & Claire Gronski, nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Marlys will be held on Monday,...
Steven Arthur "Steve" Burke
Dec 7, 2019
Steven A. "Steve" Burke, age 68 of Champlin, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park.
Steve was best known for his wit, contagious sense of humor, his ready smile and laugh, and his love of pranks. He was playful and entertaining and was asked to work with the youth group...
Paul John Bakke
Dec 5, 2019
Paul John Bakke, age 80 of Anoka, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Thursday, December 5, 2019 after living with the degenerating condition of Parkinsonism for several years.
Paul was born with fireworks on July 4, 1939 in Thief River Falls, MN to Helen (Erickson) and Kenneth Bakke and grew up with siblings Bruce, Lee, Susan,...
Bradley Paul Brzezinski
Dec 2, 2019
Bradley Paul Brzezinski, age 50 of Andover, Minnesota, passed away on December 2, 2019. Bradley was born on November 25, 1969 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Mary and Rudy Soltis and Florence and Marion Brzezinski. Survived by his ex-wife, Linda and her daughter, Alaina; parents, Barb and Stan Brzezinski; brothers, Blaine (Denise) and Wayne; sister,...
Esther Alvina Buss
Nov 29, 2019
Esther A. Buss, age 91 of Milaca, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Friday, November 29, 2019 at The Willows of Arbor Lakes in Maple Grove, where she had been cared for since 2017.
Esther was born on August 5, 1928 to Albert C. and Minnie S. (Bassow) Hecht in Appleton, MN. She graduated from...
Richard Clarence "Dick" Graen
Nov 28, 2019
Richard C. "Dick" Graen, age 74 of Fridley, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2019 at St. Therese of Oxbow Lake Senior Living in Brooklyn Park.
In addition to his parents Clarence and Mary (Kuhn) Graen, Dick was preceded in death by his sister, Betty Keeley. He is survived by his daughters, Denise Ochu and Maryjo Kline;...
Joanne Johnson
Nov 28, 2019
Johnson, JoAnne age 84 of Coon Rapids went home to be with the Lord on November 28, 2019. She was born on Christmas Day in 1934 and passed away on Thanksgiving 2019. Preceded in death by her husband, Larry; grandson, Grant and brother, Ronald. Survived by her children, Steve (Laura Marie), Lisa (Alan) Holmes, Michael (Laura Ann); grandchildren, Trevor, Celeste...
Elizabeth Jean "Betty" Koehler
Nov 26, 2019
Elizabeth J. "Betty" Koehler, age 88 of Minneapolis, formerly of Nowthen, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at the Jones-Harrison Residence in Minneapolis.
Betty was born on June 30, 1931 to Edward and Adeline (Haberman) Hazeman on a farm near Elk River. She married Harold Koehler on September 26, 1950. As a homemaker, Betty devoted...
Dale Larue Johnson
Nov 23, 2019
Dale LaRue Johnson, age 83, went to be with his Lord and Saviour November 23, 2019, at his home in Anoka, MN. Dale was born September 1, 1936 in Isanti county to Lawrence and Signe Johnson. He graduated from Cambridge High School 1954, Northwestern college (B.A.)1960 and was President of his senior class. He also earned a Masters of...
Cynthia Marlene "Cindy" Anderson
Nov 23, 2019
Cynthia M. "Cindy" Anderson, age 66 of Hugo, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2019, surrounded by loving family and friends, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul.
Cindy was born June 20, 1953 to Melvin and Evelyn (Reese) Anderson at Marshall, MN. She grew up on the farm in southwestern Minnesota, attended school at Clarkfield, MN and...
Dona Mae Neske
Nov 21, 2019
Neske, Dona M. age 89 of Spring Lake Park, formerly of NE Minneapolis passed away peacefully on November 21, 2019. Preceded in death by her husband, Leo. Survived by her sons, Steve and Alan (Julie); grandchildren, Philip, Thea (fiance' Jake), Katie (Paul), Stephanie; siblings, Pat, Dean & Frank; along with many other loving family and friends. A visitation will be...
William Piers "Bill" Sorenson
Nov 19, 2019
William P. "Bill" Sorenson, age 91 of Zimmerman, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at the Veterans Affairs Health Care System in St. Cloud.
Bill was born on November 24, 1927 in Flint, Michigan to Carl and Virginia (Mox) Sorenson. Following high school, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, proudly serving in World War...
Sharon Ann Woizeschke
Nov 18, 2019
Sharon Ann Opem Woizeschke, the eldest daughter of Elder & Elsye (Titterud) Opem, was born on July 16, 1938, at the old Anoka Hospital. She was joined within a couple of years by her sister, Linda Lou. Sharon attended Washington Elementary school and Anoka High School where she graduated in 1956. She was active in the band...
