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Dean James Morton

Dean James Morton

Jul 2, 2020

Morton, Dean J. Formerly of St. Francis passed away at the age of 56 on July 2, 2020 after a brave 1 year battle with cancer. Dean was born November 15, 1963 at North Memorial Hospital to Clinton and Lucille Morton. He was the 7th of 8 children. Dean grew up on a farm 12 miles north of Anoka...

Charlotte Marie Swenson

Charlotte Marie Swenson

Jul 1, 2020

Charlotte Marie Swenson, age 74, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 with her husband, both sons and daughter-in-law at her side.  Shar was born in Wendover, Utah in 1945 to Phillip and Jane Becotte. She grew up with a military family and lived on various military bases including Alaska. She graduated from Grand Forks...

Shirley Ann Sanders

Shirley Ann Sanders

Jul 1, 2020

Shirley A. Sanders, age 85 of Andover, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at Arbor Oaks Assisted Living in Andover.

In addition to her husband, Shirley was preceded in death by her son, daughter, grandson, and brother.  She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

A Graveside Service will be held...

Michael Harvey "Mike" Nelson

Michael Harvey "Mike" Nelson

Jun 28, 2020

Michael H. "Mike" Nelson, age 66 of Andover, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2020 at home.

Mike was a proud Veteran of the United States Army.  He had an incredible sense of humor and was a true "jokester" who could come up with a nickname for anyone or any situation.

In addition to his...

Linda Eilene Fox

Linda Eilene Fox

Jun 24, 2020

Fox, Linda E. age 72 of Ramsey, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2020. She beamed whenever she talked about her family and was so proud of them. She loved hard and wasn't afraid to to speak up if she felt something wasn't right. Preceded in death by her husband, Steven John Fox and parents, Edward and Lorena Richards. Survived...

Melvin Duane Bennett

Melvin Duane Bennett

Jun 18, 2020

Bennett, Melvin D. Age 66 of Oak Grove, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and his Catholic Priest on June 19, 2020. Preceded in death by his parents, Duane and Josephine, brothers, Philip and Bruce. Mel is survived by his wife, Penny; sons, Matthew (Nova) Bennett, Ridg Main, Gabriel Bennett; step-son, Earl Main; grandsons, Axel & Beau; 9 siblings. PRIVATE...

Grady Nolan Crawford

Grady Nolan Crawford

Jun 17, 2020

Grady N. Crawford, age 95 of Coon Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at Guardian Angels Care Center in Elk River.

Grady is a World War II United States Navy Veteran.

A private family Graveside Service with Full Military Honors will take place at Morningside Memorial Gardens in Coon Rapids.

Arrangements...

Ronald Lee Olsbo

Ronald Lee Olsbo

Jun 14, 2020

Ronald Lee Olsbo, loving husband, father and grandfather passed away in Anoka, MN at the age of 83.  He attended Dakota State in Madison, SD on a full-ride football scholarship.  Ron married his high school sweetheart, Lorraine (Lorrie) Klassy in 1958.  Ron began his teaching career in Canton, SD where he taught high school science and assisted in coaching...

Lynn M. Olson

Lynn M. Olson

Jun 14, 2020

Lynn M. Olson, age 83 of Minnetonka, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020 at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis.  Lynn's passing was unexpected.  Lori (her daughter) and Ginger (her friend) were there with her right before her passing.

Lynn was in the middle of the pack of ten children of Alveta and Porter Olson.  She was a rebel...

Donald Ray "Don" Bayer

Donald Ray "Don" Bayer

Jun 13, 2020

Donald R. "Don" Bayer, age 74 of Blaine, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at home.

Private family services will be held.

Arrangements entrusted to Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home of Anoka (763) 421-0220

Ward Winton Ferguson

Ward Winton Ferguson

Jun 11, 2020

Ward W. Ferguson, age 80 of Zimmerman, slipped from the loving arms of his wife, Marva, into the loving arms of the Father, peacefully, surrounded by family, on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at home.

Ward was a graduate of Marshall High School and Dunwoody Institute.  He was a master plumber and raised purebred champion Arabian horses, which...

Virginia Marie "Ginger" Paul

Virginia Marie "Ginger" Paul

Jun 8, 2020

Virginia M. "Ginger" Paul, age 79 of Champlin, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids.

Virginia "Ginger" (Fehn) Paul, without plans or preparation, went to the party of a lifetime.  Dressed in style with her make-up done right and in the words of Ginger, "My wig is on point today and...

Rosemary Donnette

Rosemary Donnette

Jun 7, 2020

Donnette, Rosemary "Rosie" age 91 of Champlin passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020 in her home in Champlin. Rosemary graduated from Anoka High School where she was a cheerleader.  She worked as a cashier at Red Owl and SuperValu Food Stores for 30 years. Rosie also helped run the Champlin American Legion Post #600 where she was a...

Lowell Dean Hoover

Lowell Dean Hoover

Jun 6, 2020

Lowell was born in Canton, South Dakota on June 2, 1934. He passed away at his home in Champlin on June 6, 2020. Lowell was preceded in death by his wife, Julia, son, Neal and parents, Elmer & Marion.  He is survived by his children, Debra (Greg) Sorensen, Denise (Allen) Dittrich and Dean (Rosemary) Hoover, 8 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren,...

Jeffrey Donald Stern

Jeffrey Donald Stern

Jun 6, 2020

Jeffrey D. Stern, age 34 of Minot, ND, formerly of the Anoka area, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2020 at Trinity Hospital in Minot.

A private family Graveside Service will be held in the Rush Creek Cemetery, Maple Grove.

Arrangements entrusted to Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home of Anoka (763) 421-0220

Patrick Daniel Sexton

Patrick Daniel Sexton

Jun 5, 2020

Sexton, Patrick D. age 74 of Anodver, passed away on June 5 th , 2020. Preceded in death by parents Daniel and Murl Sexton. Survived by his loving wife Donna, son Michael, daughters Melissa and Katie (Andy) Sax; grandchildren, Mariah, Elijah and Leo; brother, Daniel (Judy) Sexton; sisters, Sandy Monette, Jean (Steve) Johnson, Sally (Bob) Lee, Linda (John) Curtis,...

Sandra Kay Mcgoey

Sandra Kay Mcgoey

Jun 5, 2020

Sandra Kay McGoey, of Oak Grove, Minnesota passed away on Friday, June 5, 2020, with her husband, children, and niece Tammy Hickey by her side. She was 73 years old. Sandra was preceded in death by her father, Russell Rockvam, and her mother, Dorothy Rockvam. She is survived by her husband of...

Sarah Inez Bielen

Sarah Inez Bielen

Jun 4, 2020

Sarah Inez (Sally) Bielen of Anoka passed away June 4 2020. Preceded in death by parents, Elmer and Thelma Smith, and husband Clinton Bielen. Survived by son, Garrison (Kathleen) Bielen of Montecito, CA and daughter Dr. Bonney Bielen of Big Lake, MN; grandchildren Colin (Chantel) Bielen and Brook (Sandy) Bielen; five great-grandchildren and many friends. Private interment Forest Hills Cemetery....

Bradley Scott Peterson

Bradley Scott Peterson

Jun 2, 2020

Peterson, Bradley Scott Age 62 of East Bethel, MN passed away peacefully June 2nd, 2020 with family by his side due to a 9 month battle with Cancer. Brad was born on 9/13/57. He lived in East Bethel, MN with his wife Kimberly of 44 years and their little dog Andrew. He was the kindest of souls, everyones whom...

Michael "Mike" Roger Witt

Michael "Mike" Roger Witt

Jun 2, 2020

Michael Roger Witt, 67, died Tuesday, June 2, at his cabin in Alexandria, MN. Mike was born on May 17, 1953, in New Prague, MN, to Edgar and Regina Witt and was the fifth of ten children. He attended St. Joseph's Seminary in Oak Brook, Ill., for his high school years and then attended Mankato State for a short...

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