Obituary Listings

Jul 13, 2018

Richard W. "Dick" Oxborough, age 74 of Andover, passed away on Friday, July 13, 2018 at J.A. Wedum Residential Hospice in Brooklyn Park. Dick was a mentor to countless people through his 39 years of sobriety. He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Sandra; daughters, Pamela (Roger) Rands and Kimberly (Robert Laidly) Hancock; 4 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren;...

Jul 12, 2018

Graves, Matthew P. Sr. age 57 of Columbia Heights passed away peacefully July 12th, 2018. He worked for the city of Columbia Heights for 30 years. Preceded in death by his father, Michael; sister, Catherine. He was a loving father to Brittany (Robert) Lahr, Matt Jr. (Courtney), Patrick; their mother, Natalie; grandchildren, Brayden & Brynn Lahr; mother, Joan; 6 siblings;...

Jul 8, 2018

Joshua L. Scaiano, age 41, of Crystal, MN, went to be with his Lord Jesus after a 4 year battle with Isolated Central Nervous System Vasculitis.  Josh was born to Roger and Becky on April 21st, 1977 in Dayton, Ohio.  After great persistence, he graduated high school by earning his GED later in life.  He worked 19 years at Broadway...

Jul 5, 2018

Zell (nee Radatz) Gretchen M. age 72 of Dayton.  Gretchen was born Oct. 19, 1945 in St. Paul, MN, to teacher Marion Anderson Radatz and farmer Frederick Radatz.  She grew up on the farm in Maplewood, where the Maplewood Mall now stands.  Gretchen graduated from Hamline University with a degree in political science in 1967. Gretchen married James A. Zell...

Jul 1, 2018

Louise H. Cottrell, age 77 of Cedar, passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2018 at home. In addition to her parents, Hildus Indrelee and Eleanor Indrelee Herren, Louise was preceded in death by her loving husband of 58 years, Philip Cottrell; and brother, Maurice H. Indrelee.  She is survived by her sons, David (Becky), Daniel, Donald, and Douglas; grandchildren, Kristi...

Jun 28, 2018

Cleveland, Todd J. age 54 of Andover, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on June 28, 2018. Preceded in death by his brother, Jeff. Todd is survived by his wife of 26 years, Sandy; son, Joe; parents, Michael and Betty; siblings, Michele (Scott) Berndt, Mick (Angela), Kelly; mother-in-law, Barbara Posterick; along with many other loving family...

Jun 23, 2018

Aufderhar, Daryl Glen age 66 of Ramsey, passed to his heavenly home June 23, 2018 at JA Wedum Residential Hospice in Brooklyn Park after a 3+ year courageous, dignified and graceful battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia/ Myelodysplasia. Daryl's steadfast Christian faith was with him every moment and sustained him throughout his illness. Preceded in death by his parents, Glen and...

Jun 23, 2018

Betty A. Rozeboom, age 93 of Champlin, formerly of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at St. Therese of Oxbow Lake Care Center in Brooklyn Park. Betty lived a long and happy life.  For many years, she loved to hunt deer and always enjoyed fishing, playing games, and watching game shows.  She spent many of her later...

Jun 23, 2018

Comstock, Shirley M. age 94 of Anoka.  Preceded in death by husband, Arthur; sister, Beryl Smith; brother, Neil Smith.  Survived by children, Steven (Rosemary), Gregory (Lynn), and Jody (James) Pauly; 9 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren; many other loving family and friends.  Funeral service Saturday, 11 AM at First Baptist Church of Anoka, 1235 Park Street.  Visitation 1 hour prior...

Jun 22, 2018

Dehn, Louis L. age 86 of Dayton. Preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Laurentia, siblings, Alvin, Bernice, Edward and Richard. Survived by wife, Joan; children, Jeffrey, Donna (Oscar) Torgeson, Cathy (Chuck) DuCharme and David; grandchildren, Jessica, Matthew, Melanie, Zachary and Justin; great-grandchildren, Emily, Nolan, Brielle, Jameson, Finley and Catherine; brother, Archie; sister, Lavina Gustafson; nieces and nephews. Memorial...

Jun 22, 2018

James J. "Jim" Junker, age 70 of Andover, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Friday, June 22, 2018 at Our Lady of Peace Hospice Care in St. Paul. In addition to his parents, Otto and Florence (Voss) Junker, Jim was preceded in death by a daughter, Jodi Junker.  He is survived by his beloved wife, Kitt Junker; daughter, Julie...

Jun 21, 2018

Dennis M. Gadbaw, age 78 of Ramsey, passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park. Dennis was preceded in death by his parents, Walt and Shirley Gadbaw; brothers, Tim and Steve; and sister, Sherry.  He is survived by his wife, Jean; daughter, Holly (Mark) Gerard; and son, Mark Gadbaw; five granddaughters; four great-grandchildren, plus...

Jun 17, 2018

Loch, Timothy Alan, age 31 of Maple Grove.  Passed away June 17th, 2018.  He had a special passion for life and touched many with his kindness, generous spirit and smile!  He will truly be missed but never forgotten.  Survived by father, Thomas (Gini) Loch; mother, Christine (Rony) Muzik; sisters, Leslie (Matt) Clark and Nicole Christianson; step brothers, Andrew Hudalla (Ruthie)...

Jun 16, 2018

Robert A. "Bob" Stoll, Jr. age 81 of McGregor formerly of Anoka passed away on June 16, 2018. Bob was retired from Federal Cartridge in Anoka after working for 37 years.  Preceded in death by his son, John, parents, Robert & Rose and brothers, Gary & Dale.  He is survived by his daughter, Stacey (Erik) Haugland, grandchildren, Breanna, Brock and...

Jun 15, 2018

Roger S. Schafer, age 76 of Coon Rapids, passed away Friday, June 15, 2018 at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids.

Roger was born in Long Beach, CA, and grew up on the west coast.  He served in the Army - stationed in Norfolk, VA.  He lived in Everett, WA before residing in the Twin Cities with his family.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...