David Loren Haight
Oct 5, 2019
Haight, David L. Age 77 of Bovey, formerly of Anoka. Survived by wife Joan; daughters Kristin (Santiago) Haight Hernandez and Libby Haight; grandson Santiago; sisters Marsha (Vern) Thompson and Nancy (Mike) Johnson; sister in law Roberta Haight; nieces and nephews. A time of remembrance and visitation will be held on Thursday, October 10, 2019 from 5-8 PM at Thurston-Lindberg...
Patty Elizabeth Eggers
Oct 2, 2019
Eggers, Patty E. Age 72 of Ramsey. Preceded in death by husband Lyle and son Mikal. Survived by daughters Lisa (Scott) Neaderhiser, Jodi (Berel Johnson) Eggers and Julie (Scott) Kyseth; grandchildren Aidan & Joshua Neaderhiser and Caitlin & Parker Kyseth; sister Jeanette Osborn; nieces and nephews. Funeral services Saturday, October 19, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Mount Olive Lutheran...
Gerda Aina Oija
Oct 1, 2019
Oija, Gerda A. Age 97 of Anoka preceded in death by husband, Toivo. Survived by daughter, Katherine (Robert) Guetzko; grandchildren, Sharrie (Troy) Beckers and Adam Shroyer; and great-grandchildren, Shaun, Emalie & Christopher Beckers and Brooke Shroyer; great- great-grandchildren, Areiya, Aerith & Freya. Funeral service Monday, October 21, 2019 at 11 AM at Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home, 13817 Jay St. NW,...
Steven Kenneth Bjerke
Oct 1, 2019
Steven K. "Steve" Bjerke, age 60 of Anoka, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at home.
Steve was born on September 19, 1959 in Minneapolis to Kenneth and Lois (Larson) Bjerke. Following his graduation from Anoka High School in 1978, Steve worked for many years as a Transmission Specialist and could work...
Todd Robert Brandell
Sep 29, 2019
Brandell, Todd R. age 60 of Anoka, passed away September 29, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He worked for the Anoka US Post Office for 38 years. He was a loyal husband and a dedicated father, that loved spending time with his family. Preceded in death by his father, Robert. Survived by his wife of 35 years, Vangie;...
Beverly Jean Lasher
Sep 29, 2019
Lasher, Beverly J. age 81 of Champlin, passed into the Lords arms on September 29, 2019. Beverly was born in Marquette, Michigan into a loving home and community where she grew up on Lake Superior. As a young woman she moved to the Twin Cities to attend Luther College where she met her future husband, Clayton. Beverly was bound...
Marjorie Rose Mary "Tootie" Paulson
Sep 26, 2019
Marjorie R. "Tootie" Paulson, age 89 of Nowthen, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids.
Marge was born on June 3, 1930 in Benton County, Minnesota to Louis and Rose (Dalbec) Donais. She worked for 14 years as a "food demo lady" at Festival Foods and Cub Foods. Most of all,...
Arthur Thomas Weicht
Sep 25, 2019
Weicht, Art T. age 89 of Andover, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 25, 2019. Art loved his family and exploring the Black Hills with his family. Preceded in death by his wife, Betty; son, Tony and 5 siblings. Art is survived by his children, Debbie (Duane) Zahler, Bruce (Sue) Weicht, Lisa Weicht; 8 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; 5...
Robert Jay Ilstrup
Sep 25, 2019
Ilstrup, Robert J. "Bob" age 82 of Brooklyn Park, formerly of Ramsey. He was a retired teacher in the Columbia Heights School System. Preceded in death by son, Scott; and brother, Roger. Survived by loving wife of 60 years, Pat; daughter, Lisa Berry; daughter-in-law, Michelle Ilstrup; grandchildren, Cassie Hrbacek, Mitchell Berry, Samantha Carpenter and Roxanne Ilstrup; great-grandchildren, Ryan and...
Celia Agnes Foss
Sep 24, 2019
Foss, Celia A. Age 84, of Pequot Lakes. Celia worked for many years as a school bookkeeper at Cooper High School and the Pequot Lakes schools. After retirement she enjoyed volunteering at the school. Preceded in death by her husband Donald; parents Edward and Helen Charest; sister Dorothy Cannon; and brother Jim Charest. Survived by sisters Eva Kreitz, Mary...
Virginia L. Davis
Sep 23, 2019
Virginia L. Davis, age 99 of Arden Hills, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Monday, September 23, 2019 at Johanna Shores Care Center in Arden Hills.
In addition to her parents, Harry and Anna (Rogers) Vaughn, Virginia was preceded in death by her former husband, Russell; siblings, Anna Mae, Mildred, Harry, and Harold. She is survived...
Virginia Lee "Gini" Stewart
Sep 23, 2019
Virginia L. "Gini" Stewart, age 72 of East Bethel, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019 at Park River Estates in Coon Rapids.
Gini was born on December 5, 1946 in Wausau, WI to Raymond and Louise (Miller) Schmidt. Together, with her husband, Mike, Sr., she owned and operated American Tool Grinding and Manufacturing, Inc.
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Bryan John Turnquist
Sep 21, 2019
Turnquist, Bryan J. Age 35 of Anoka, MN, fondly known as Burns by family and friends. Bryan returned to the comfort of his childhood home and peace is no longer delayed as his work here on earth is done. He loved all things Minnesota: fishing, hockey and golf. With a heart of gold and the ability to forgive quickly,...
Chad James Holin
Sep 21, 2019
Holin, Chad J. Age 34 of Mpls formerly of St. Francis passed away suddenly September 21, 2019. Survived by son, Austin and daughter, Chloe; mother, Chris McClellan; father, Brian Holin; siblings, Shawn (Amber) McClellan, Wesley McClellan and Kaitlin (Ross) Kostron; nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, cousins, other relatives and friends. Memorial service Friday, Sept. 27 2019 at 12 Noon at...
James Cameron Long
Sep 18, 2019
James C. "Jim" Long, age 84, passed away peacefully of natural causes with his family surrounded around him on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at the Homestead of Anoka.
Jim was born on March 30, 1935 in Montevideo, MN to Wendell and Violet (Meyenburg) Long. Following graduation from Detroit Lakes High School in 1954, Jim enlisted in the...
Ann Louise Tolkinen
Sep 17, 2019
Ann L. Tolkinen, age 83 of Mounds View, formerly of Anoka, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at Guardian Angels Care Center in Elk River.
Ann was born on January 10, 1936 in Detroit Lakes, MN to John and Alma (Leland) Danielson. She was baptized and confirmed at Lund Lutheran Church in rural Detroit Lakes and...
Irving John Discher, Jr.
Sep 15, 2019
Discher, Pastor Irving J., Jr. age 85 of Andover. Pastored churches in both Minnesota and Nebraska for 40 years. Preceded in death by wife, Juanita; and daughter, Ruth. Survived by children, Pastor Randall (Deborah), William (Jill), and Timothy (Holly); grandchildren, Cassondra (Luke) Vagle, Melissa Reeder, Stephen (Lindsay) Discher, David (Christy) Discher, Joshua (Emily) Discher and Gabriella (Zach) Leupold; 12...
Nada Mae Mortenson
Sep 13, 2019
Mortenson, Nada Mae (Matsan) Age 71 of Oak Grove died peacefully at her home September 13, 2019 surrounded by loved ones. She joins her beloved son, Tommy; her brother Tom; her Mom and Dad. She is survived by her husband, Al; her daughters, Cindy, Vicki (Mike) Schwartz, Jodi, Sheila (Joe) Boyce, Becky (Kreg) Lobash, Melissa (Nate) Slusar; 19 grandchildren;...
Dawn Marie Benkler
Sep 13, 2019
Benkler, Dawn M. age 57 of St. Francis, passed away September 13 2019 in a tragic car accident. She was a dearly loved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was born in Greenbush, MN. After graduating with a degree in accounting from the University of Minnesota, she briefly worked in accounting before she ultimately led a 21-year career in...
Barbara Jayne Boyd
Sep 9, 2019
Boyd, Barbara Jayne (Knodt) Age 84 of Boston, Massachusetts, passed away on September 9, 2019. She was the daughter of Helen (Veidt) Knodt and Fred C. Knodt of Anoka. Though she moved a number of times, Anoka remained her first love. Barbara, a graduate of Anoka High (1953), Carlton College (1957), and the University of Minnesota (1966), spent her...
