Philip Roy Cottrell
Jun 7, 2018
Philip R. Cottrell, age 78 of Cedar, passed away peacefully at J.A. Wedum Residential Hospice in Brooklyn Park on Thursday, June 7, 2018. Phil was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Katherine (Swanson) Cottrell. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Louise; children, David (Becky), Daniel, Donald, and Douglas; grandchildren, Kristi (Erik) Johnson, Katie, Aaron...
Eva Shirley Hedstrom
Jun 5, 2018
Eva S. Hedstrom, age 89 of Anoka; beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 5, 2018, surrounded by her husband and family. Eva was born in Moorhead and raised in rural Glyndon. She was a 43-year resident of Anoka. Eva was preceded in death by parents, Hilmen and Adele Nelson; siblings, Bobbie...
Leona Ethel Nickel
Jun 2, 2018
Leona Ethel Nickel, of Andover, MN, formerly of Mountain Lake, MN, died Saturday, June 2, 2018 surrounded by her family. Services will be held Friday, June 8, 2018, at 1 PM with a visitation one hour prior at the Constance Evangelical Free Church in Andover, MN with interment at the Cornerstone Cemetery in Mountain Lake. Leona Ethel Schroeder was born...
Charles Ethan Elliott
May 30, 2018
Elliott, Charles E. Age 39, of Blaine, went to be with the Lord, May 29, 2018. He was a beloved son, brother, uncle and friend. Charlie enjoyed many outdoor recreation activities, riding his motorcycle and watching Minnesota sports. He worked at Gustafson Finishing in Blaine for over 11 years where they treated him like family. Survived by his parents, Linda...
Gerald Joseph "Jerry" Bauer
May 27, 2018
Gerald (Jerry) Joseph Bauer, age 77 of Anoka, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 27, 2018 surrounded by family, following a courageous battle with Corticobasal Degeneration, a rare brain disease. Jerry was born in Anoka on September 2, 1940 to George and Gladys, and lived in Anoka and Ramsey all his life. He attended St. Stephen's school through eighth...
Richard Michael Zeck
May 26, 2018
Richard Michael Zeck, age 63, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 26, 2018 while residing at Park River Estates Care Center in Coon Rapids, MN with his wife by his side.
Richard "Rick" was born on April 13, 1955 in Chicago, IL to Richard and Gloria Zeck. He graduated from high school as Valedictorian...
Patricia Joann Engstrom
May 26, 2018
Engstrom, Patricia J. age 76 of Andover, passed away on May 26, 2018 surrounded by her family and friends. She is survived by her husband 58 years, George; children, Michele (Steve) Mitchell, Cindy Engstrom (Tommy Clark), Greg (Cindy Nathe); sisters, Janet (Dick) Hartman, Karen (Bob) Trombley; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends. Funeral Services will be held Thursday at 2 PM...
Sarah Jane Emmans
May 25, 2018
Sarah Jane (Gallagher) Emmans, age 76 of Andover, died peacefully after a long and courageous battle with cancer, at home surrounded by family on Friday, May 25, 2018.
As a prominent community member, Sarah served as an ISD #15 school bus driver for over 40 years. She was involved in various community activities including the Soderville Athletic...
Eric Richard Dingwall
May 25, 2018
Dingwall, Eric R. age 31 of Cottonwood, passed away May 25, 2018. Eric was a Veteran of the US Army. He was a beloved son to Rick (Nancy) Dingwall and Donna (Fred) Magnuson; sibling to Sarah Zajac, Jill Taylor, Stacy (Eric) Rassett, Sarah Lange, Shawn, Cory, Travis & Tessa Magnuson; grandson to Pat Bergherr; and loved by many other family...
Benjamin Louis Hendrick
May 24, 2018
Benjamin Louis Hendrick "Benny", age 33, of Anoka, was welcomed into heaven by his Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 24, 2018.
Ben was born on January 9, 1985, to Steve and Sue Hendrick. He graduated from Anoka High School in 2003 and was a proud member of the 2003 Minnesota State Hockey Championship team. After graduating...
Rosie M. Rider
May 22, 2018
Rider, Rosie M. Age 94 of Anoka. Rosie worked for Federal Cartridge in Anoka and retired in 1987 after 27 years. Preceded in death by husband, Ralph, sons-in-law, Galen Brown and Earl Gerads; parents, Walter & Lydia Thompson; and by her five brothers, Howard, Norman, Wallace, Kenneth and Ronald. Survived by son, Bryan (Ann Parent- Rider) and daughter Marilyn Gerads;...
Lorraine Hoffer
May 21, 2018
Hoffer, Lorraine Age 87, of Anoka. Survived by husband, Mervin; daughter, Lynn Kruger; grandchildren, Brian (Michelle) Kruger, Nichole (Jesse) Goskey, and Brent Kruger; great-grandchildren, Caleb, Coda, Somer, and Ellie; brother, Harold (Darlene) Hofer; nieces and nephews. Funeral Services Saturday, June 2, 2018 at 11 AM at Thurston- Lindberg Funeral Home, 2005 Branch Ave., Anoka. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Visitation...
John Robert Burgeson
May 19, 2018
Burgeson, John Robert, age 66, of Andover. Leaving us way too soon, passed away May 19, 2018, surrounded by family and friends. A native of Arden Hills and later Andover, John was born February 17, 1952 to Marjorie and John "Jack" Burgeson. He graduated from Mounds View High School in 1970 and went on to study business at Anoka...
Debra Marie Favro
May 17, 2018
Debra M. Favro, age 63 of Cedar, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 17, 2018, with her loving husband and son by her side. Debra was born on January 30, 1955 in Little Falls, MN to George and Virginia Wimmer. She grew up in Royalton, MN on her parents' farm. She graduated from high school in Pierz, MN...
Thomas Lee Devries
May 17, 2018
Thomas L. DeVries, age 67 of Brooklyn Center, passed away on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at the Veterans Administration Health System in St. Cloud. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Mable (Ellis) DeVries. He is survived by his sisters, Jeri (Jim) Magnuson and Carol DeVries; nephew, Jake (Kamila) Magnuson; nieces, Jaime (Patrick) Carey and Jenna Magnuson....
Royce Franklin Rexilius
May 10, 2018
Royce Franklin Rexilius, 92, of Andover, MN, formerly of Lincoln, left this life to be with Christ on May 10, 2018. He was born in Ithaca, NE, to Frank and Esther Rexilius on October 31, 1925. He believed on the Lord Jesus Christ and was given eternal life in Him on May 22,...
Ronald A. Burnham
May 9, 2018
Burnham, Ronald A. "Ron" Age 85, of Anoka. Ron was born to Opal and Aaron Burnham on December 10, 1932, in Decatur, Illinois. The Burnham family moved to Anoka, MN, when Ron was nine years old. He attended Franklin Elementary School and graduated from Anoka High School in 1951, where he was a wrestler. Ron served in the US Navy...
Jessica Marie Shipley Seeker
May 6, 2018
Seeker (nee Shipley), Jessica Marie, age 37 of Andover. Born 8/31/1980 in Fridley, MN. and passed away at home 5/6/2018. She is preceded in death by father, Brian Shipley; grandfathers, James W. Hendrickson, Sr. and Louis Shipley; step-son, Owen Sherer. Survived by son, Cade Seeker; mother, Teresa (Robert) Kohman; brother, Steven Shipley; sister, Kristina Shipley (Dennis Mendoza); niece, Madi Rios;...
Dolores Mabel Kulseth
May 6, 2018
Kulseth, Dolores M. age 92 of Champlin. Preceded in death by husband, Howard. Survived by children, Mike (Mary), John, Kathy (Don) Day, and Rick; grandchildren, Andy (Jenni) Kulseth and Steve Reedy; great-grandchildren, Aidan and twins Enna and Caelan; brothers, John (Carol) and Joe (Sue) Northenscold; brother-in-law, Jack (Kari) Kulseth; many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services Wednesday (5/16/2018) at 11 AM...
Lorraine Mary Blanchette
May 3, 2018
Blanchette, Lorraine M. age 84 of Anoka, went to be with the Lord, May 3, 2018. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She retired from the Anoka Hennepin School District at age 81 after 25 years of service. Preceded in death by her husband, Richard; brother, Harvey Hazeman and grandson, Nathan Blanchette. Survived by her children,...
