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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,...
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
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
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
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
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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