Obituary Listings

Dec 31, 2017

DeLong, Richard P. "Dick" age 96, and longtime resident of Anoka, passed away December 31st in Chandler, Arizona, after contracting the flu. Dick grew up in Anoka, enjoyed hunting and fishing with his dad, was active in Boy Scouts, attended the First National Jamboree in 1937 (the one that was postponed because of polio), and worked with his dad at...

Dec 30, 2017

Otterson, Beverly A. "Bev" age 79 of Blaine. Preceded in death by husband, LeRoy. Survived by son, Ken; daughter, Kim and step-daughter, Laura; nephew, Steve Otterson; other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral service Monday, January 8, 2018 at 11 AM at King of Glory Lutheran Church, 10103 University Ave NE, Blaine. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Visitation 1 hour...

Dec 28, 2017

Mathies, Wendelin Michael age 98, of Dayton. Born June 19, 1919 and passed away peacefully on Dec. 28, 2017. Preceded in death by loving wife, Marcella; infant daughter, Susan; parents; 4 brothers and 5 sisters. Survived by children, Janis Lambert, Roger (Judy) Mathies, Wayne Mathies, Dawn (Brian) Coughlin, Scott (Beth) Mathies and Ken (Kathy) Mathies; grandchildren, Lorri (Todd) Wagner, Terese...

Dec 27, 2017

David L. Trushenski, age 79 of Ramsey, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids.

David was born on June 29, 1938 in Sauk Rapids, MN to John and Elnore (nee Sendek) Trushenski. He graduated from Sauk Rapids High School and joined the United States Army, where he was stationed in West Germany.  After...

Dec 26, 2017

Booth, Allan R. age 81 of Coon Rapids, passed away Dec. 26, 2017. A longtime employee of Ford Motor Company. Preceded in death by parents, Clifford & Bernice; brothers, Bertrum & Bruce. Survived by his wife of 56 years, Ann; children, Linda (Kenneth) Scheneman, Tim (Kristine) Booth; grandchildren, Andrew, Travis, Derek, Lauren Scheneman; Kelsey (Matt) Hartmann, Kyle, Jacob, Lindsey, Emma,...

Dec 26, 2017

Lucille M. Cullen, age 90 of Champlin, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at Edgewood Senior Living in Alexandria, MN. Lucille was preceded in death by her husband, Patrick Cullen; 1 grandson; 1 brother; 2 sisters; and 2 step-sisters.  She is survived by her children, Dan (Cindy McIntosh) Knak; Sherrie (Harlan) Gunnufson, and Bonnie (Phil) Bromen; grandchildren, Jeff, Tom,...

Dec 23, 2017

Commers (Mathison), Judith A. "Judy" age 65 of Champlin. Survived by husband, Edward; sons, William, Jeremy and Shawn. Funeral service Thursday, January 4, 2018 at 11 AM at Servant of Christ Lutheran Church, 740 E. Hayden Lake Road, Champlin. Visitation Wednesday 5-8 PM at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, 2005 Branch Ave, Anoka and also 1 hour prior to service at the...

Dec 20, 2017

Elaine L. Scott, age 76 of Anoka, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at Camilia Rose Care Center in Coon Rapids. In addition to her parents, Floyd and Virginia Bellows, Elaine was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred; and sister, Diane.  She is survived by her children, Dawnell (Keith) Rustad, Brian Scott, Debbie Scott, and Terry (Debra) Scott;...

Dec 20, 2017

Sele, Martha L. age 72, of Fridley.  Preceded in death by parents, Vernon & Viola Coss.  Survived by husband, Wally; daughters, Katie Sele and Molly (Rich) Larson; grandchildren, Kaiden, K.D., Reese, Aiden and Zander; siblings, Mary (Don) Nicholson, Jane (Bob) Barnette and Bub (Nancy) Coss; many other family and friends.  Funeral service 11 AM Thursday, (12/28/2017) at Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home,...

Dec 17, 2017

Madson, Mark D. age 71, of Ramsey. Survived by wife, Anna; sons, Josh, Andy and Ben; sisters, Angie (Bernie) Paulson, Mary Madson and Roz (Joe) McBride; nieces and nephews. Memorial service Thursday, January 4, 2018 at 7 PM with a reception to follow at Shepherd of The Hills Lutheran Church, 3920 Victoria St N, Shoreview. Memorials preferred. Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home...

Dec 17, 2017

Christensen, Raymond W. age 92 of Elk River.  He is retired from Federal Cartridge were he worked as a machine shop foreman.  Preceded in death by wife, Louise; daughter, Sandra Corrow; and grandson, Chad Corrow.  Survived by sons, Garry (Faye) and Terry (Faith) Christensen; grandchildren, Robert (Sheryl) Christensen, Raymond (Carolyn) Christensen, Tim Christensen, Garry Jr. (Barb) Christensen, Lyn Romo, Nathan...

Dec 16, 2017

George A. Plew, age 84 of Coon Rapids, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2017 at his home. George was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Janet Plew; parents Floyd and Gladys (nee Neal) Plew; 3 brothers; and 3 sisters.  He is survived by sons, William (Char) Plew, George (Trina) Plew; daughter, Carol (Dale) Carlson; 8 grandchildren;...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...