Dolores J Vevea
Dec 13, 2017
Vevea, Dolores J. age 82, of Anoka. Preceded in death by her husband, Curtis. Survived by sons, Dan (Terri), Dave (Mary) and Kevin (Jen); grandchildren, Jason (Angie), Caitlin (Mark), Meghan, Samantha Jo (Zach), David, Abigail (Zach) and Kenlee; great-grandchildren, Riley, Zoe, Zane and Remy; nieces and nephews. Memorial Mass Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017 at 10 AM at St. Stephen's Catholic...
Beverly Jean Rockstad
Dec 12, 2017
Beverly Jean Rockstad, age 89 of Cambridge, formerly of St. Francis, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at GracePointe Crossing - Gables East in Cambridge. Beverly had a life of many joys. Her joys and happiness came from her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and her many friends; not from having earthly possessions. Even though she lived on a small income,...
Marjorie Ann Hammer
Dec 12, 2017
Hammer, Marjorie Ann Age 71, of Anoka. Marjorie was a long-time employee of the Veteran's Administration Medical Center in St. Cloud for 30+ years. She also worked at the Minnesota History Theater in St. Paul for several years. Marjorie was a lover of classical music, the arts and couldn't pass up a good dessert. She was preceded in death by...
Diane Lyn Grinde
Dec 6, 2017
Diane Lyn Hesse was born in Thief River Falls, MN on October 13, 1947 to Floyd and Fern Hesse. Diane grew up in Plummer and graduated from Pershing High School in 1965, where she was active in Drama Theatre . After graduation, Diane married Milton Grinde and they moved to Minneapolis. Their son, Wade, was born in 1970 and in...
James Frederick Carlson
Dec 5, 2017
Carlson, James F. age 72, of Andover, passed away peacefully Dec. 5, 2017. Preceded in death by wife, Sharron. Survived by daughter, Tanya Carlson; sons, Chad (Tammey) Carlson, Terry (Ruth) Carlson and Michael (Angela) Carlson; grandchildren, Jeff Anderson, Seth, Rachael, Erick and Ethan Carlson; and many other loving relatives and friends. A visitation will be held Friday from 4-7 PM...
Jennifer Louise Setala
Dec 3, 2017
Jennifer Louise Setala (nee Pohl), age 58 of Nowthen, passed away on December 3rd, 2017 from Glioblastoma Multiform IV. She was surrounded by her family and is now at peace.
Jennifer graduated from Fridley High School and was the second of five children born to MaryAnn and David Pohl. Jennifer and her husband John married on February 20 th...
Ryan Colt Anderson
Dec 3, 2017
Anderson, Ryan C. age 34 of Cedar, MN. Preceded in death by brother, Eric; and grandparents. Survived by mother, Polly (Mick) Anderson-Stenquist; father, Craig (Michelle) Anderson; sister, Samantha Boll; many other family and friends. Visitation Thursday (12/7/2017) 5-8 PM at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, 2005 Branch Ave., Anoka. Private family services. Interment West Oak Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials...
Pamela Kay Cotter
Dec 1, 2017
Pamela Kay Cotter, age 53 of Ramsey, passed away on December 1, 2017 from complications related to lymphoma. She was surrounded by her family and is now at peace and free from pain.
Pam grew up in Maple Grove and was one of six children.
Pam married and is survived by her...
Virginia Lucille Grant
Nov 29, 2017
Virginia Lucille Grant
Was born on July 14, 1935, to Elma and Arthur Paulson. Virginia, her parents and siblings lived in several small towns before moving to Ham Lake, Minnesota. It was then that she met Rollin Grant. Virginia graduated from Anoka High School in 1952 and shortly after was joined in marriage to Rollin on July 19, 1952....
Douglas Gordon Anderson
Nov 29, 2017
Douglas G. "Doug" Anderson, age 70 of Ramsey, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at the Park River Estates Care Center in Coon Rapids.
Douglas was born on December 7 th , 1946. He grew up in Richfield and Albert Lea, Minnesota.
He graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1964. Afterwards...
Dorothy Jean Gab
Nov 29, 2017
Dorothy Jean Gab, age 91 of Anoka, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at the Farmstead of Andover. Dorothy will always be remembered for her smile, laugh, and the friendship that was so easily bestowed on those she met. She was a loving wife (caring for Harold as his health declined), a loving mother (grandmother...
James Robert Goodrich Jr.
Nov 29, 2017
Goodrich, James R., Jr. age 77 of Champlin, passed away peacefully Nov. 29, 2017. James was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He was a member of the Anoka Lions for over 25 years, Anoka Letterman A Club and the Sons of the American Legion. Preceded in death by his parents, James and Edna; and son-in-law, Ivans...
Phillip "Mick" Pipenhagen
Nov 28, 2017
Pipenhagen, Phillip "Mick" Lifelong resident of Anoka, age 80, passed away, Tuesday, November 28, 2017. He was born on August 23, 1937 to Roy and Natalie Pipenhagen. In March 1957, he married the love of his life, Jackie (Besch) Pipenhagen. He was so proud of his work of over 40 years at Hoffman Engineering. He retired at the age of...
Mary Eleanor Gerster
Nov 23, 2017
Gerster, Mary Eleanor 84, a 50-year resident of Anoka, died on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2017 after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease. Eleanor was predeceased by her husband, Paul, with whom she grew up in Farmington and was the youngest of eight children in the Cook family. Eleanor was the proud mother of seven children: Paul (Cathy) of Ramsey,...
Jody M Mockenhaupt
Nov 22, 2017
Mockenhaupt, Jody Nov. 18, 1969 Nov. 22, 2017 passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, November 22. Jody was born and raised in Coon Rapids, MN. At 3 years old, she survived a rare type of cancer, and persevered with strength and resilience. Although her treatment caused many life- long side effects, Jody continued to live an independent life...
Robert James Lucas
Nov 20, 2017
Robert J. "Rob" Lucas, age 47 of Elk River, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Monday, November 20, 2017 after battling glioblastoma stage 4 brain cancer.
Rob was a student at Trinity Lutheran pre-school. He attended St. Francis Elementary, Middle School, and graduated from St. Francis High School. In school, he was active in baseball and...
Robert Charles Axel Rylander
Nov 18, 2017
Robert "Bob" Rylander, age 86 of Andover, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at home on Saturday, November 18, 2017. Bob was raised in Shafer and Center City, MN, enjoying activities on the area lakes while he was growing up. He moved to the Twin Cities when he was 18 and worked for Earl Wielke Construction for 45 years. During...
Adrianna "Addy" Schultz Goor
Nov 18, 2017
Goor Adrianna "Addy" S. age 23 of Anoka, went to be with the Lord Nov. 18, 2017. She was a loving daughter and granddaughter. Addy is survived by her parents, John and Amy; brothers, Robbie and Austin; grandparents, Bob (Nancy) and Neil (Ginny); aunts and uncles, Vicki (Mike), Jennifer (Mike), Ryan (Christy) and many cousins and friends. A Mass of...
James J. Elmore
Nov 15, 2017
Elmore, James J. "Jim" age 59 of Andover. Preceded in death by his parents, John and Margaret, brother, Scott and sister, Mary. Survived by daughters, Amanda (Cory) Eyanson and Melinda (Eli) McElwain; granddaughter, Alice; former wife, Renee; sisters, Chris Johnson, Jeanne (Brad) Cornell and Elizabeth Elmore; brother, Roger (Shelly) Elmore; nieces and nephews. Funeral service Monday, November 27, 2017 at...
Paul E. Hawkinson
Nov 13, 2017
Paul E. Hawkinson, age 95 of Coon Rapids, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2017 at Cherrywood Advanced Living in Andover. Paul was preceded in death by his wife, Clarice; son-in-law, Jerry Haus; and daughter-in-law, Jodi Hawkinson. He is survived by his children, Paulette Haus, Keith (Sandy), Heidi (Alan) Tabako, and Russ; grandchildren, Anna, Eliza, Eric, Nicholas (Heather), Tyler (Megan),...
