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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...
Constance Joann Metcalf
Sep 8, 2019
Metcalf (nee Magnusson), Constance J. "Connie" age 94 of Fridley. Connie was born Sept. 30, 1924 to John and Margaret (nee Bersell) Magnusson in Rock Island, Ill. and passed away Sept. 8, 2019 at home after a bout with cancer. Connie was a passionate musician, environmentalist and humanist. She was very involved in social action and an avid recycler. ...
Richard "Dick" Stanley Sucky
Sep 7, 2019
Sucky, Richard S. "Dick" age 83 of Oak Grove, passed away on Sept. 7, 2019. Preceded in death by his son, Rick. Survived by his wife of 62 years, Barb; 4 children; 10 grandchildren; and many other loving relatives and friends. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday (9/14/2019) at 11 AM with a visitation one hour prior...
Alan Lee Monegar
Sep 4, 2019
Alan L. Monegar, age 63 of St. Francis, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2019 at home.
Alan was born on October 21, 1955 at Swedish Hospital in Minneapolis. He attended school in Minneapolis and Crystal.
In addition to his father, Clarence, Alan was preceded in death by his brother, Tracy; grandmothers, Minnie Zimmer and...
Gerald Wesley Dunham
Sep 1, 2019
Dunham, Gerald W.
Age 86 of Pine City, formerly Coon Rapids, died peacefully on September 1, 2019 with his family at his side. Jerry was an Army Veteran and retired employee of Honeywell. He was preceded in death by wife, Ginger; parents, Robert & Genevieve Dunham; brother,...
Bruce Allan Olson
Aug 26, 2019
Olson, Bruce A. Age 77 of Andover, passed away peacefully at home on August 26, 2019. Bruce was a Faith filled, loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and Brother. Preceded in death by daughter, Kara; son-in-law, Timothy Puhek; and parents, Cecil and Harriet Olson. Survived by wife, Susan; daughter, Marya Puhek; sons, Craig (Lisa) Olson and Eric (Amy) Olson; grandchildren, Anna...
Choy Yuk Moy
Aug 26, 2019
Choy Yuk Moy, age 87 of Andover, MN, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 26, 2019. She is survived by her husband of 68 years Shee Yee Moy; children Henry (Bonnie) Mui, Janice (Chung Fat) Wong; grandchildren Jessica (Daniel) Bauer, Vivian (Jeremiah) Kor, Monica Wong, Vincent Wong, Simon Mui; great-grandchildren Olivia Bauer, Zoey Kor, Elouise Bauer, Leo...
Betty Joan Joslin
Aug 25, 2019
Betty J. Joslin, age 84 of Anoka, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2019 at home.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin; parents and 6 siblings. She is survived by daughters, Pat (Charlie) Morris & Jean (Merrill) Putnam; grandchildren, Kathi (Sing), Kris, Eric, & Jenny (Michael); great-grandchildren, Grace and Christopher; sister, Ethel (Fred) Cudney;...
Harriet Avis Westlund
Aug 22, 2019
Harriet A. Westlund, age 84 of Coon Rapids, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at Lino Lakes Assisted Living.
In addition to her parents, Henry and Agnes (Knutson) Halvorsen, Harriet was preceded in death by her husband, Rodger; sister, Lorraine Halvorsen; and daughter-in-law, Deb Westlund. She is survived by her children, Alan (Maryhelen), Dan (Kat),...
Janice Marie Trettin
Aug 17, 2019
Trettin, Janice M. age 77 of Anoka, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2019. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. Preceded in death by her husband, John Trettin and daughter, Janelle Cloud. Survived by children, Jeri-Lynn Essig and Jason Trettin; many grandchildren & great-grandchildren; sisters, Gloria Svobda, Donna Lyford; brother, Larry Sarff; along with many...
Maryann Kelner
Aug 16, 2019
Kelner Laudenslager (Stocke), Maryann age 81, formerly of Andover, MN passed away August 16th 2019 peacefully in her sleep after battling cancer. Maryann was a woman of ultimate kindness, optimism and generosity. Those qualities live on in the hearts of many friends and family that she touched. Maryann is preceded in death by her parents, Agnes and Martin Stocke;...
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