Dorothy Bernadette Deshayes
Oct 10, 2018
Deshayes, Dorothy B. Age 89 of Anoka. Dorothy became the first female Deputy Sheriff in Anoka County in 1966. In 1972, she successfully sued the county for equal pay for female employees within the Sheriff's Department. Dorothy retired from the Sheriff's Department in 1987. Preceded in death by husband, Dwaine and grandson Eli. Survived by sons, Todd (Clorinda) and Kurt;...
Cedric Frank Williams, Iii
Oct 10, 2018
Cedric F. Williams III, known by friends as "Butch", passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at the University of Minnesota Fairview, at the age of 70. Butch was born in Portland, Maine on December 19, 1947. His family moved to Minnesota and he grew up in Cosmos. He graduated from Cosmos High School in 1965 and then...
Vivian M Hokanson
Oct 8, 2018
Hokanson, Vivian M. Age 74 of Andover. Vivian was a supportive and generous mother and grandmother. Her ability to see the beauty in everything and bring it to life through her art won her the respect and admiration of everyone she met. Her love for her family was immeasurable, and forever will be instilled within her children and grandchildren. She...
Eugene Jerome "Gene" Lehn
Oct 8, 2018
Eugene J. "Gene" Lehn, age 81 of Ramsey, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Monday, October 8, 2018 at home. In addition to his parents, Meinrad and Alexia (Barthel) Lehn, Gene was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 2 sisters. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Clara Lehn; daughters, Ruth Becker (Norman), Mary Curtis-Grider...
Catherine Anne Lorvick
Oct 6, 2018
Catherine A. Lorvick, age 93 of Andover, formerly of Minneapolis, passed away on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at home. Catherine was preceded in death by her husband, Robert "Bob". She is survived by her son, Peter (Mary); daughter, Emily (Eldon) Wegscheid; grandchildren, Ana, Nils (April), Jacqueline (Rob), Sonia (Graham), Naomi, and Helen; great-grandchildren, Stuart, Callie, Bert, Jack, Eve, and Flora;...
Bertil Merland "Bert" Dahlman
Oct 4, 2018
Bertil M. Dahlman, age 95 of North Mankato, formerly of Ramsey, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at Oak Terrace Assisted Living in North Mankato.
Bertil Merland Dahlman was born on April 12, 1923 in Minneapolis, MN to Thor Bjorn and Ida Caroline (Johnson) Dahlman. Bert served in the U.S. Army during World War II....
Cheryl Ann "Cheri" Barber
Oct 3, 2018
Cheryl A. "Cheri" Barber, age 66 of Andover, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, after a five-year battle with multiple myeloma on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at J. A. Wedum Residential Hospice in Brooklyn Park.
Cheryl Ann Barber was born on June 11, 1952 in McPherson, Kansas. After she graduated from high school, her family moved from Kansas to...
Paula Jeanne Erickson
Sep 24, 2018
Paula J. Erickson, age 74 of Andover, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 24, 2018 at her home. Paula is survived by her husband, Jack; daughter, Elizabeth (Ben) Pipp; son, John; grandchildren, Katherine, Emily, Luke, and Daniel; sisters, Jacci (Tom) Alcorn and Kayleen (Curt) Steele; nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September...
Marian Caroline Leyden
Sep 24, 2018
Leyden, Marian C.
Our mother passed away September 24 th at the age of 92. She lived in Minneapolis and the surrounding areas her entire life. Her mind and memory remained sharp throughout her journey, and she found delight in so many aspects of life. These are just a few of her favorite things:
Her...
Stephen Harold Munstenteiger
Sep 24, 2018
Munstenteiger, Stephen H. age 74 of Coon Rapids, passed away peacefully at home on Sept. 24, 2018. He was a respected attorney in Anoka for over 40 years. Preceded in death by parents, Ben and Isabel; siblings, Anabel, Rita and Joe; granddaughter, Nora. Survived by loving wife, Mary Bakken; children, Jennifer Duncan, Matthew (Julie), Adam (Kareen), Noah (Alissa Prochniak) and...
Jo Ann Linda Wilber
Sep 24, 2018
Jo Ann L. Wilber, age 70 of Aitkin, formerly of Andover, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Monday, September 24, 2018 at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids.
Jo Ann was born on January 14, 1948 in Fridley, Minnesota. During high school, she dated a charming and handsome fella named Harold and later wed on June 6, 1964. ...
James Lawrence Leach Ii
Sep 24, 2018
Leach, James "Chum" L. II age 41 of Coon Rapids passed away unexpectedly on September 24, 2018. He loved his wife, family, friends and Rock and Roll. He was a graduate of William Mitchell College of Law and served as a public defender for Redwood County. He loved law and was a defender of all people. "I live my life...
Evangeline Violet Reimann
Sep 23, 2018
Evangeline V. "Vangie" Reimann, age 91 of St. Francis, passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2018 at Anoka Care and Rehab.
Evangeline Violet Espe grew up in Austin, MN, the fifth child in a family with 12 children. She attended school through the 8th grade and helped her family by working in a variety of jobs before moving to...
Robert A. "Bob" Luther
Sep 21, 2018
Luther, Robert A. "Bob" Age 75 of Coon Rapids, passed away September 21, 2018. Survived by brother, LaRoy (Lila) and sister-in-law, Gretchen, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Preceded in death by parents, August and Carrie, and brother, LaVern. Robert was born on September 22, 1942 in Sibley, IA. As a native of Iowa, Luther earned the Bachelor of Music degree...
John Merle Mevissen
Sep 20, 2018
John Merle Mevissen, age 52 of Elk River, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 20, 2018. John was born November 28, 1965 in Coon Rapids. His career as a machinist spanned over 30 years with Rotation Engineering and Manufacturing, to the point where he was their longest term employee. He was a soft-spoken man of few words who enjoyed attending...
Robert Earl Sears
Sep 19, 2018
Sears, Robert E. age 79 of Andover, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sept. 19, 2018. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who loved his family unconditionally. Preceded in death by parents, Robert & Margaret; mother-in-law, Verna Bittner. Survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Marva; children, Jeffrey (Julie), Sondra (Robert) Velst, Rhonda, Nicole...
Elizabeth Mae Starkey
Sep 10, 2018
Starkey (Thomas), Elizabeth M. age 88 of Coon Rapids, died peacefully Sept. 10, 2018. Retired Clerk of Court with Anoka County. Preceded in death by husbands, Clifford Thomas and Gordon Starkey, and 7 siblings. Survived by daughter, Susan (Mike) Bourke; grandchildren, Samantha Bourke and Michael Bourke, Jr.; great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Nellie and Mike. Funeral service Friday, 11 AM, at Riverdale Church,...
Nancy C Mcknight
Sep 7, 2018
McKnight, Nancy C. age 89 of Coon Rapids. Preceded in death by husband, George and son, Lance. Survived by children, Lynda Danielson, Kriste (Ron) Sjolander, Mona (Jim) Callahan, Diane (Dan) Gingerich, Kenny (Terry), Dale (Kathy), and Mark (Jill); 22 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and great, great-grandchildren; brother, Jim (Rosemarie) Sarner; sister, Patricia "Jo" Oxendale, nieces and nephews. Memorial Mass Tuesday, Sept....
Marlene Ilene Inderlee
Sep 4, 2018
Inderlee, Marlene I. age 62 of Osseo, passed away peacefully Sept. 4, 2018. She was employed at AMS in documentation for 27 years and also at Walmart for 4 years. Her favorite past time was fishing with her family and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Leonard & Irene; brothers, Michael & John. Survived by her son, Aaron...
Iona M Johnson
Sep 2, 2018
Johnson, Iona M. Age 86 of New Brighton, formerly of Anoka. Preceded in death by her husband Richard. Survived by children Rick (Kathy), Jill (Chuck) McKay, Randy (Connie), Terry (Karen). and Scott (Heidi); grandchildren Rikki Dee, Christy, Andy, Greg, Emily, Alysha, Sammy, Erik, Chad, Jadie, Jordan and Rory; great granddaughters Ruby Dee, Lily, and Hazel; brother Anton Jones; nieces and...
