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Richard Michael Zeck

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

Kevin M Johnson

Kevin M Johnson

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...

Roxanne Cecelia Griswold

Roxanne Cecelia Griswold

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,...

Jennifer Marie Akers

Jennifer Marie Akers

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...

Mary Ann Hennessy

Mary Ann Hennessy

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...

Linda Suzanne Daas

Linda Suzanne Daas

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.

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