Obituary Listings

Nov 4, 2018

Neil B. Ashland, age 73 of Andover, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on Sunday, November 4, 2018 at home. Neil served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam era.  He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping.  He loved spending time with family and friends, and was passionate about helping anyone in need. In addition...

Nov 1, 2018

Schonhardt, Daniel Mark age 56 of Andover.  Preceded in death by father, John and brother, Patrick.  Survived by loving wife of 33 years, Deb; children, Danny (Julie), Tricia (Josh) Anders and Dylan (Sarah); mother, Betty Schonhardt; brothers, Mike (Wanda) and Tom (Ruth) Schonhardt; sister, Sue (Tim) Kopp; many other loving family and friends.  Mass of Christian Burial Friday (11/9/2018) 11...

Nov 1, 2018

Clifford L. Nutter, age 91 of Anoka, a WWII veteran, went to heaven on Monday, November 1, 2018, with family by his side, at Anoka Care and Rehab. In addition to his parents, Lawrence and Margaret (Barry) Nutter, Clifford was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia; step-mother, Blanche Nutter; foster-mother, Myrtle Norris; brothers, Richard and Keith; sisters, Phyllis and...

Oct 31, 2018

Doebbeling, David L. "Dave" Age 59 of Oak Grove. Preceded in death by his father in-law James Kent; brother-in-law Scott Kent; and granddaughter Rosalie Faith Skeate. Survived by wife Michele; son Matthew (Alyssa); daughters Sarah (Andrew) Gerda and Kayla (Tyler) Skeate; granddaughters Evelyn, Sydney, Noelle, and Cecilia; parents Lyle and Lois Doebbeling; siblings Jerry, Kenny (Jeanne), Julie Torell, and Sandy...

Oct 29, 2018

Warren R. Heck, age 83 of Anoka, passed away on Monday, October 29, 2018 at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids. In addition to his parents, Lemuel and Lillian (Kulhawy) Heck, Warren was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 54 years and dance partner, Rosalie; brothers, Albert and Jerry; and sister-in-law, Betty.  He is survived by his children, Jeffrey...

Oct 26, 2018

Jim served in the Marine Corps from 1968 to 1970 and was a meatcutter at Applebaums and other grocery chains in the Minneapolis area for over 30 years.  He loved his hunting, fishing and gardening.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony & Sylvia (Swanson) Shir, brothers, Raymond & Bob and by a sister, Rose Ploeger.  He is...

Oct 25, 2018

Dehn, Gerald J. age 89 of Dayton.  He was a lifelong dairy farmer.  Preceded in death by parents; brother, Earl; sister-in-law, Mary; and grandson, Benjamin Jankord.  Survived by loving wife of 63 years, Betty; children, Patty Crepeau, Nancy Sporny, Sharon Boys, Leo (Diane), Sally (Donald) Jankord, Diane (Philip) Lutgen, Elaine (Paul) Heida and Denise Dehn; 19 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; brothers,...

Oct 22, 2018

Jandro, Charlotte M. age 72 of Dayton, passed away peacefully October 22, 2018. Preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Dorothy Christensen. Survived by her husband of 53 years, Thomas; children, Lisa, Troy & Scot (Kara); grandchildren, Tanner, Baili, Javen & Kyler; brothers, Mike (Jan) Christensen, Stacy (Kathie) Christensen, Kelly (Kathy) Christensen; along with many other loving relatives and...

Oct 18, 2018

Arnold K. Carlson, age 93 of Anoka, formerly of Bloomington, passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids. Arnold was a WWII Army veteran who served in Europe from 1943-1945.  He graduated from Minneapolis Roosevelt, class of 1943; proud University of Minnesota alumnus, class of 1953.  Go Gophers!  Arnold was an auditor and CPA with...

Oct 17, 2018

Robert W. "Bob" Pokorny, age 50 of Anoka, passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at home. Bob was preceded in death by his mother, Karole Pokorny.  He is survived by his father, Roger (Phyllis) Pokorny; siblings, James (Jo) Pokorny and Kimberly Davis; also many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date....

Oct 15, 2018

Blair, Leatrice J. age 93 of Anoka. Preceded in death by husband, Warren; and daughter, Sally Lea. Survived by children, Janelle (Tim) Merritt, Harold (Jeanette), Judy Richmann, Mary (Sam) Blackburn, Julie (Terry) Rakotz, and Peter; grandchildren, Mark Merritt, Sean (Kelly) Merritt, John and Patrick Blair, Matthew (Melissa) and Jacob (Elyse) Richmann, Ben (Samantha) and Andy (Jessa) Rakotz, Jack and Chloe...

Oct 15, 2018

Mark P. "Ole" Olson, age 44 of Anoka, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 15, 2018 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. Mark was born June 22, 1974 in Wadena, MN. He graduated from Anoka High School in 1993 and went on to graduate from the Minnesota School of Business.  He was currently employed with Best Vendors Management, Inc. where...

Oct 14, 2018

Janiak, Lorraine E. "Raye" age 93 of Anoka.  Lorraine was born in the town of Fridley, MN, on February 25, 1925 at 8:30 AM.  Her parents were Carl William Knudson and Agnes Mary (Anderson) Knudson.  She was the 7th of 12 children born in the family and then they adopted Donna Mae and also helped raise Letha.  Lorraine was married...

Oct 13, 2018

Davis, Robert D. "Bob" age 81 of Dayton, went home to be with the Lord on Oct 13, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer and heart disease. Bob served in the United States Navy from 1955 -1959. Preceded in death by his parents and 6 siblings. Bob is survived by his wife of 49 years, Patty (Dehn); children, Marguerite...

Oct 11, 2018

Lucy A. Haugaard, age 93 of Elk River, passed away on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at Parmly LifePointes in Chisago City.

Lucy Augusta (Sundermeyer) Haugaard was born May 29, 1925 in Mildred, Minnesota.  She graduated from Pine River High School in 1943, then attended Normal College from 1943 through 1944, where she graduated with a teaching degree.  Lucy taught...

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;...

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...

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...

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...

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;...