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Dennis Karl Brodeen
Nov 4, 2019
Brodeen, Dennis K. Age 67 of Anoka. Passed into eternal life on Nov. 4th with his daughter and son at his side. Preceded in death by mother, Wanda; and brother, Rick. Survived by his father, Arthur "Art" Brodeen; daughter, Nina (Michael) Fawcett; son, Cody Brodeen; many lifelong friends and his dog, Louie. Dennis proudly served his country as an...
Marlene Kay Heckenlaible
Nov 4, 2019
Marlene Heckenlaible, age 79, of St. Francis, MN died November 4, 2019 at the JA Wedum Residential Hospice in Brooklyn Park, MN. A Memorial Service will be held on November 7, 2019 @ Abundant Life Alliance Church, 3840-197th Ave. NW, Oak Grove, MN 55303, at 4:00pm with a Celebration of Life immediately following from 5-8pm. Marlene Kay Lewis was...
Robert Leo "Bob" Miller
Nov 4, 2019
Robert Leo "Bob" Miller, age 90, of Andover, MN, formerly of Aberdeen, SD, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 4, 2019.
Bob was born to Anton and Katherine (Wald). He grew up on a farm in Hague, ND. Bob's first language was German and he did not learn English until he went to school but he never...
Robyn Lynn Grangaard
Nov 1, 2019
Grangaard, Robyn Lynn age 56 of Coon Rapids. Passed away unexpectedly Nov. 1, 2019. She is preceded in death by parents, Donald & Jean. Survived by sisters, Kristine Baker, Connie Reddig and Kathy Grangaard; nephews, Kody and Deion; niece, Lindsay; many other loving family and friends. Memorial service Friday (11/15/2019) 1 PM at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, 2005 Branch Ave.,...
Eugene Joseph "Gene" Rafferty
Oct 31, 2019
Eugene J. "Gene" Rafferty, age 86 of Spring Lake Park, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at the Benedictine Innsbruck Care Center in New Brighton.
Gene served 15 years as Land Commissioner for Anoka County. He was active in many organizations including the Spring Lake Park Lions, Minnesota DAV - Anoka Chapter 39, and is...
Helen Edna Gleason
Oct 31, 2019
Gleason, Helen E. (Winterfield) age 98 of Nowthen. Preceded in death by her first husband, Percy Winterfield; daughter Janet Harned; son, William Winterfield; granddaughter Sarah; great-granddaugh- ter, Cassie; sons-in-law, Clifford Greenberg and Larry Harned. Survived by husband Lindahl; children, Doris Greenberg and Sandra (Paul) DeJong; daughter-in-law, Jean Winterfield; step children, Diane (Brian) Harris, Lynn (Russ) Robinson, Bruce Gleason, Gail...
Lorraine Dorothy Schoeppach
Oct 31, 2019
Lorraine D. Schoeppach, age 96 of Anoka, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at Walker Plaza in Anoka.
Lorraine is survived by her children, Bob (Judy) Schuldt, June Ward, Laura (Brian) Lukaszewski, Jean (Mark) Gebhard; and Ted Schoeppach; 13 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; sister, Bernice Papi; also many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
...Hiroe Hosna
Oct 30, 2019
Hosna, Hiroe age 89 of Anoka, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2019. She was very proud of her family and took great pride in her children, grandchildren & great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Donley Hosna; parents; and her brother; in-laws, Jack & Nora Hosna. Survived by her daughter, Kathy (nee Hosna) Snell (Kevin); son, Dean (Patty) Hosna;...
Robert "Bob" Dean Vratisovsky
Oct 29, 2019
Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at 11 am at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, 2005 Branch Avenue, Anoka with visitation beginning at 10 am. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Albert & Evelyn, brother, Jim, nephew, Scotty, niece, Lynn and great-granddaughter, Gracie. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy, children, Mark (Luanne), Ron, Robbin...
Vicki Lynn Pettersen
Oct 28, 2019
Vicki L. Pettersen, age 66 of Coon Rapids, passed away peacefully, with family by her side, on Monday, October 28, 2019 at Our Lady of Peace Hospice in St. Paul.
In addition to her parents, Raymond and Louise (Miller) Schmidt, Vicki was preceded in death by her sister, Virginia Stewart. She is survived by her husband, Brian;...
Thomas Alan Murray
Oct 28, 2019
Murray, Thomas A. "Tom" age 65 of Anoka, passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family and friends on October 28, 2019. Tom had a passion for music and was a talented drummer. He was a "Car Guy" who enjoyed spending time with his friends and family, especially his 2 grandsons. Tom also found time to...
Marilyn Carrol Kolb
Oct 27, 2019
Marilyn C. Kolb, age 91 of Anoka, formerly of Squaw Lake, MN, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at Select Senior Living in Coon Rapids.
In addition to her parents, John and Myrna (Clawiter) Erikson, Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband, Duane; great-grandson, Mason; twin brother, Merlyn Erikson; and sister, Thelma Rudstrom. She is...
Arlys Jean Wickett
Oct 21, 2019
Arlie Wickett
July 11, 1933 - October 21, 2019
Grace followed Arlie Wickett as she peacefully left this earth on Monday, October21, 2019. She was surrounded with joy and love in the days preceding her death by family and friends. All who loved Arlie are welcomed to join a service of celebration at 1:00 PM...
Luverne Marie "Lu" Seman
Oct 20, 2019
LuVerne M. "Lu" Seman, age 91 of Anoka, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2019 at her home.
Lu, along with her husband, Steve, were active members of St. Stephen's Catholic Church in Anoka. She was also a longtime beauty operator in Anoka. Lu enriched the lives of many through her positive outlook on life.
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Joyce Shirley Folkerts
Oct 19, 2019
Joyce Folkerts (Lindberg) passed away peacefully under hospice care October 19, 2019 at the age of 85, after about a decade of living with Alzheimer's. Joyce grew up in Minneapolis, graduated from Minneapolis South High School, attended North Central Bible College, worked as a secretary, and attended the Minneapolis Gospel Tabernacle where she met, fell in love with, and...
Norman Earl Lick
Oct 17, 2019
Lick, Norman E. age 79 of Blaine, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2019. Norman enjoyed pool, bowling, fishing, Bingo, tinkering in his garage and his family. Preceded in death by his father, Jess; mother, Sadie and sister, Leota. Survived by his wife of 56 years, Marlys; children, Mark, Terry (Katie), Kevin (Darla), Sadie & David; grandchildren,...
Bradley Ervin Peterson
Oct 12, 2019
Peterson, Bradley E. age 59 of Columbia Heights. Survived by siblings, Patricia (George) Herbst, Stanley (Patricia) Peterson, Elizabeth (Gerald) Kraus and Gerald (Sharon) Peterson; many nieces, nephews, other loving family and friends. Funeral Service Thursday (10/17/2019) 11 AM at Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home, 13817 Jay St. NW, Andover. Visitation 1 hour prior to service. Private interment Hillside Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted...
Gertrude Grace Torgerson
Oct 9, 2019
Torgerson, Gertrude G. age 97 of Anoka, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 9. 2019. Preceded in death by her husband, Donald; parents, Mathais and Marie; brothers, Robert, Junior, Herbert; grandson, Jason. Survived by her children, Donald (Illa), Elaine, John (Judy), Lois (Bob), Melvin (Bonnie), Russ (Pam); along with many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends....
June Augusta Allen
Oct 8, 2019
June A. Allen, age 94 of Ramsey, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids.
The youngest daughter of a family of seven (two girls, five boys) and named for the month of her birth, June shared her warmth and humor, strength and compassion with those she loved. June grew...
Helen Claire Johnson
Oct 7, 2019
Helen C. Johnson, age 92 of Ham Lake, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2019 at Park River Estates Care Center in Coon Rapids.
In addition to her parents, Henry and Hattie (Wilke) Sayer, Helen was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Melissa Krzystofiak; brother, Vincent Sayer; and son-in-law, Terry Schmitz. She is survived by her children,...
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