Obituary Listings

Mar 17, 2018

Schempf, Russell L. age 89 of Coon Rapids, passed away March 17, 2018. Preceded in death by his wife, Jacqueline and partner, Carol Hyke. Survived by his children, Todd (Karen), Nancy (Bill) Tierney, Susan, Jay (Peggy); 7 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren. Funeral Service will be Friday (3/23/2018) at 11 AM with a visitation one hour prior at Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home, 13817...

Mar 15, 2018

Baker, Anne L. age 89 of Andover.  Preceded in death by husband, Bob; brothers, Mark & Dave Carlson.  Survived by children, Tim (Missy) and Sue (John) Geiser; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Carol Baker & Mary Carlson; other family and friends.  Memorial Service 11 am Saturday (3/24/2018) at the Farmstead of Andover, 13742 Marigold St. NW, Andover.  Visitation 1 hour...

Mar 13, 2018

Perovich, Elliott 86, passed away March 13, 2018. A resident of Anoka for more than 60 years, Elliott was known to many, especially students in the Anoka-Hennepin School District #11, which he served for 30 years. Elliott began his career as a teacher at Anoka Jr. High in 1956, after serving in the U.S. Army in France where he played...

Mar 11, 2018

Karen E. Petersen, age 68 of Coon Rapids, passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2018 in Florence, Arizona.

Anyone who knew Karen, knew she had the biggest heart.  She always had a smile on her face, an ear to listen, and made time for everyone.  She was a dedicated and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.  In...

Mar 10, 2018

Patricia Ann Champagne (Patty), age 60 of Rush City, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Fairview Lakes Medical Center in Wyoming.

Patty was preceded in death by her father, Robert Champagne; and nephew, Gary Champagne.

She is survived by her boyfriend, James Justus; her mom, Shirley Champagne; children, Anna (Jeff) Garnet, Shawn...

Mar 9, 2018

Ashland, LaRoy, C. age 67 of Coon Rapids, passed away peacefully March 9, 2018. Preceded in death by his parents, Bruce and Doris Ashland. Survived by his daughter, Angela (Jeremy) Steffens; sons, Chad (Sheila), Jeremy and Jamie (Jamielynn); brothers, Neil & Owen; 10 grandchildren; and many other loving relatives and friends. A public visitation will be held Wednesday (3/14/2018) from...

Mar 7, 2018

Stewart, Virginia M. Age 99, of Oak Grove. Preceded in death by her husband, Louis. Survived by daughter, Mary Jane Stewart; grandchildren, Shawn, Shannon and Angela; great-grandchildren, John, McKayla, Kingston and Crystal; sisters, Ruby Bandy and Phyllis Henrickson; brother Chuck Anderson; nieces and nephews. Funeral services Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at 11 AM at St. Francis United Methodist Church, 3914...

Feb 27, 2018

Lois M. Benson, age 85 of Anoka, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at the Comfort Residence in Blaine. In addition to her parents, Howard and Ethel Fultz, Lois was preceded in death by her husband, Orville; daughter, Sharon; and brother, Allen.  She is survived by her children, Russell (Connie), Randy, Ronald (Lucinda), Rhonda Peterson, Robin Benson, Ricky (Evanne),...

Feb 26, 2018

Walters, Anthony E. "Tony" age 65 of St. Francis, passed away 2/26/2018. Preceded in death by his father, Thad Sr.; great niece, Courtney; great nephew, Dylan. Survived by his mother, JoAnn; siblings, Ole (Deb), Barb; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A memorial service will be held Wednesday (3/7/2018) at 11 AM with a visitation one hour prior at Thurston-Lindberg...

Feb 26, 2018

Dresher, Mildred M. age 99 of Anoka, passed away peacefully February 26, 2018. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother who was cherished by her family. Preceded in death by her 2 sisters. Survived by children, Linda (Steve) Jackson, Sandy (Dean) Sorenson, Patricia (Everett) Abercrombie, Terry Dresher, Clayton Dresher, Jacki Whyte; 15 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and many other loving relatives...

Feb 26, 2018

Gaylen George Negless, age 89, of Anoka, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2018, at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids. Gaylen, the son of Frank and Amanda (Schumacher) Negless was born on October 13, 1928 on a farm in Meadow Grove, Iowa, where he grew up and attended school.  He was proud to serve in the United States Army...

Feb 24, 2018

Scharber, Mary M. age 95 of Dayton. Preceded in death by husband, Leon; infant son, John; parents, John and Margaret Bass; brothers, Anthony, Louis, Bernard, and John Jr.; sister, Rosemary and uncle, Martin Werth. Survived by daughters, Margaret, Alice (Mark) Hartkopf, and Christina (Jeff) Schuldt; 7 grandchildren, 12 great- grandchildren; sister, Agnes (Roman) Przezdziecki; nieces and nephews. Memorial Mass Saturday,...

Feb 23, 2018

Legrid, David Carl Dave was born September 12, 1930 in Appleton, MN. He died February 23, 2018 in Anoka, MN. He is survived by Donna (Horgen), his wife of 64 years, sons David and Paul, daughter-in-law Kelley, sisters Elaine Jahnke and Yvonne Mann, grandchildren Ryan, Andy, Brad, Chris and Katie, grandson-in-law Tyler, along with many other cousins, in-laws, nieces, nephews...

Feb 23, 2018

Fechner, Barb Age 72, of Anoka. Retired from Federal Cartridge and an active member in the Anoka Legions Woman's Auxiliary. Preceded in death by parents, Ray & Evelyn Fechner. Survived by brother, Richard (Susan) Fechner; sister, Carol (Mike) Schafer; nieces and nephews, Ryan (Linda) Fechner, Travis (Audrey) Schafer and Tara (Steve) McMahon; many other family and friends. Mass of Christian...

Feb 22, 2018

Ringler, James L. "Jim" Age 79 of Maple Grove passed away from Pulmonary Fibrosis on Feb. 22 2018 at the Banner Baywood Medical Center in Mesa, AZ. Jim was born in Staples, MN and graduated from Fertile High School in 1957. He joined the US Marine Corps in 1957 and retired from LME Trucking Local 120. Jim enjoyed traveling and...

Feb 20, 2018

Norton G. Saude, age 91 of Crystal, formerly of Champlin, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Centennial Gardens Care Center in Crystal, where he had lived for three years.

Norton was born on a farm near Barton, North Dakota.  Although a university graduate and resident in major centers and world traveler, Barton was always home.  Norton...

Feb 20, 2018

Delford H. Long, Jr., age 85 of New Brighton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at the Benedictine-Innsbruck Health Care Center in New Brighton. Delford was preceded in death by his wife, Darlene Long; sister, Carolyn Gish; grandson, Luke Ollig; and granddaughter, Jennifer Buntyn.  He is survived by his daughters, Denise Reddish, Donna Buntyn, and Deanna (Steven) Ollig;...

Feb 17, 2018

Lois E. Harmon, DVM, age 63 of Becker, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at her home. Lois was a skilled and beloved veterinarian, and a dear member of the family.  She was passionate about the care and well-being of animals of all kinds, and donated countless hours of her time to volunteer animal-rescue care, and to helping and...

Feb 16, 2018

Frances E. "Fran" Lizakowski, age 77 of Andover, MN and Homosassa, FL passed away peacefully on Friday, February 16, 2018 at Hospice House in Lecanto, FL.

Fran was a loving wife, mother, nana, sister, aunt and friend who was born in Oslo, MN on June 4, 1940.  A telephone technician most of her life, Fran was a...

Feb 15, 2018

Cecil E. Smith, Jr., age 80 of Oak Grove, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 15, 2018 at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids.

In addition to his parents, Cecil Smith, Sr. and Luella (Knudson) Smith-Emmons, Cecil was preceded in death by his first wife, Marie Smith; infant daughter, Carol Smith; granddaughter, Julie Smith; brothers, Irvin and Clifford...