Obituary Listings

May 2, 2018

Johnson, Kevin M. age 62 of Andover, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2018 surrounded by his family after a 23 month battle with cancer. Preceded in death by mother, Jean; father-in-law, Dominic; brother-in-law, Jeff; and sister-in-law, Patti. Survived by wife, Mary Ann; sons, Michael (Megan) and Matt (Jennifer); daughter, Katie; granddaughters, Lilly and Freya; father and step mother, Roland...

May 1, 2018

Roxanne C. Griswold, age 69 of East Bethel, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. In addition to her parents, Kenneth and Violet (Keen) Smith, Roxanne was preceded in death by her brother, Kenneth Smith, Jr.  She is survived by her beloved husband, Jim Griswold; children, Trent (Heather) Griswold, J.C. Griswold, and Alan (Amy) Bachman; grandchildren,...

May 1, 2018

Jennifer M. Akers, age 65 of Andover, passed away on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids. Jennifer graduated from Superior (WI) Senior High School in 1971 and went on to earn a Master's degree in teaching from UWS.  Her first teaching job was at St. Peter's in St. Paul and she taught at Bancroft Elementary from...

Apr 26, 2018

Hennessy, Mary A. age 68 of Champlin went to be with the Lord, April 26, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband, Tom; parents, Marcella and Clement Deis; brother, Mike Deis. Survived by her partner, Doug Peters; children, Christine (Loren) Thompson, Lisa (Lee) Baker; twin granddaughters, Alecia (James) Patton & Cassandra (Chance) Moore; Siblings, Eileen (Bernie) Wehri, Alice...

Apr 22, 2018

Linda S. Daas, age 64 of Coon Rapids, passed away on Sunday, April 22, 2018 at her home.

The Lord relieved Linda of her exhausting health challenges, unknown to many. Linda suppressed and channeled her pain through selfless acts of compassion for everyone in her life. She recommitted her faith in 2017 alongside her husband, Wes.

Apr 20, 2018

Kayleen Dawn (Hedtke) Josephson age 49 of Ham Lake Minnesota, formerly of Blaine, passed away peacefully while surrounded by loved ones, Friday April 20th, 2018 at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital after several long weeks in ICU during which time Kayleen was very positive and determined to battle for her life.

Kayleen was born Wednesday, August 14th, 1968 (the last...

Apr 18, 2018

Funk, Nancy M. age 91 of Brooklyn Park.  Preceded in death by husband, Donald and daughter, Lori Lynn.  Survived by daughters, Susan (Mike) Strouse, Jenean (Mark) Nordin, and Sandy (Jesse) Jett; grandchildren, Michelle (Rod) Carter, Christine (Jason) Cole, Heidi Appel, Heather Nordin, Christopher Nordin, Nick (Jeanette) Jett, and Sheena (Mike) Madison; great-grandchildren, Nina Carter, Lily and Iris Cole, Nevaeh, Kayhlen,...

Apr 18, 2018

Paulus, Stephen T. Age 76 of Champlin, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2018, following a 23 year long battle with prostate cancer. Steve was born in Minneapolis on Feb. 25, 1942 to Ferdinand and Adelia Paulus. He graduated from DeLaSalle High School in 1960 and then attended Dunwoody Institute. Steve was the owner of Sundown Construction Company and retired...

Apr 17, 2018

Edward F. Koppinger, age 91 of Andover, formerly of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at his home. In addition to his parents, Nicholas and Rose (Martin) Koppinger, Edward was preceded in death by his wife, Fern; daughter, Sharon; three brothers; and one sister.  He is survived by his son, Larry (Charmaine) Koppinger;...

Apr 17, 2018

Clara B. Klersy, age 92 of Anoka, passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at the Benedictine-Innsbruck Care Center in New Brighton. In addition to her parents, Orvis and Alma Hull, Clara was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Klersy; twin infant daughters; grandchildren, Kalee and Nathan; four brothers; and four sisters.  She is survived by her children, Lawrence...

Apr 9, 2018

DeLong (nee Eichman), Bernice L. Passed away quietly at the age of 89 on April 9th, 2018 at her home in Cedar, MN. Preceded in death by son, Terry. Survived by loving husband of 70 years, Larry; daughters, Lynda Betru & Melissa (Kevan) Fager; grandchildren, David, Sara, Nathan & Mary Betru, Rachel (Ben) Elijah, Corey (Tara) Fager, Christian, Kerry, Kelley,...

Apr 8, 2018

Rock, Dr. William H. Age 90 of Anoka passed away April 8, 2018. He practiced family medicine in the Anoka area for over 30 years. Preceded in death by son Jeffrey; daughter-in-law Cari Rock; and brother Jack. Survived by loving wife of 68 years Liane; children Stacey (Steve) Kamber, Lee (Mary), Jay (Sandy), and Raenay (Grant) Hendrickson; 15 grandchildren; 15...

Apr 6, 2018

Anderson, Joeseph Donald "Joey" age 20, of Anoka, MN.  Beloved son, brother and grandson passed away tragically on Friday, April 6.  Preceded in death by paternal grandfather, John.  Survived by loving mother, Kim Yamauchi (Mohamed) and father, Wade (Layna); sister, Ashley; brothers, Mitchell, Abdallah, Noah, Kyle, Jake and Ryan; maternal grandparents, Chris (Denny); paternal grandmother, Kathie; uncle,...

Mar 23, 2018

Bluml, Mary Jane O. (11/26/1942 - 3/23/2018) age 75 of New Hope, MN passed away was a longtime resident of New Hope and worked for Edina Realty in Edina for over 20 years. After a short illness, she passed away on March 23, 2018. She enjoyed her friends and was very active at her church, New Beginnings. She is preceded...

Mar 22, 2018

Darrell L. "Butch" Maness, age 75 of Rogers, passed away on Thursday, March 22, 2018 at his home.

Truly a life to celebrate. He certainly made the most of the life he was given. He rebuilt hot rods, loved custom cars, played bass guitar in a Rock 'n Roll band since the sixties, loved outdoor sports- skiing,...

Mar 21, 2018

Janet Vern Wilson, age 80 of Coon Rapids passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, March 21, 2018.

Janet Gustafson was born on December 4, 1937 in Minneapolis, MN to Ernest and LeVerna Gustafson.  The family moved to Ortonville, MN in 1949, and she graduated from OHS in 1955. She married Thomas Wilson from Clinton,...

Mar 20, 2018

Tangen, Tenner M. Age 87 of Anoka, died at Park View Care Center in Buffalo, MN on March 20, 2018. Tenner was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a Civil Engineer specializing in bridges at the State of Minnesota & Hennepin County. Preceded in death by his wife Dorothy and son-in-law Bill Michels. Survived by daughters...

Mar 19, 2018

Bauer, Gladys Elaine age 102 of Anoka.  Preceded in death by husband, George; parents, Henry & Hilda Hanson; sons-in-law, Jerry Johnson and Richard Schoenecker; daughter-in-law, Mae Bauer and all 6 of her siblings.  Survived by children, Kathy Johnson, Jerry (Heidi) Bauer and Jane Schoenecker; grandchildren, Mark (Cindy) Johnson, Jerry Bauer, Greg (Michelle) Bauer, Mindy Bauer, Sandy (Brad) Lang, Andrea (Ryan)...

Mar 18, 2018

Elvira V. Valenty, age 95, passed away on Sunday, March 18, 2018 at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.

Elvira was preceded in death by her loving husband, Thomas, in the 66 th year of their marriage.  She is revered and loved by her children, Steven (Vivian), Krista (John), Craig (Mona), Antonia (Scott); 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren.

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Mar 18, 2018

Lorraine Dorothy Eaton (nee Strehlow), age 98, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 18, 2018 at Homestead of Anoka Care Center.

Lorraine was born on a farm near New England, North Dakota on August 19, 1919. Throughout her life, she nourished people around her with love, grace, faith, fashion, and music. She played the piano and organ...