Audrey Kay Ewert
Oct 30, 2017
Ewert, Audrey K. age 76 of Ramsey. Audrey was a very active member of Mount Olive Lutheran Church in Anoka for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Nora Dobbs; brother and sister-in-law Darrell and Teresa Dobbs; sister Lavon Casey; brother Stanley Dobbs and brother-in-law Gary Sarff. Survived by husband John; brother Jack (Donna) Dobbs;...
Della Veronica Borders
Oct 28, 2017
Della V. Borders, age 94 of New Hope, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at the St. Therese Residence in New Hope. Della was born November 2, 1922 in Brainerd, Minnesota to Roy and Goldie Schmelzer. She was a stay-at-home Mom who took good care of her children. As her family grew, Della loved spending time with her children...
Gerald "Jerry" Lavern Sundeen
Oct 26, 2017
Sundeen, Gerald "Jerry" L. age 70 of Anoka, passed away peacefully at his home Oct. 26, 2017. Jerry proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1968-1971. He lived all of his life in Anoka, were he raised his family and owned Northwest Accounting for 43 years. Preceded in death by his father, Edwin; brothers, Richard, James and...
Joyce Jane Erickson
Oct 23, 2017
Joyce J. Erickson, age 92 of Champlin, went to Heaven peacefully on Monday, October 23, 2017 at Guardian Angels Care Center in Elk River.
Joyce raised her five children with her husband, Lee Bovee in Champlin. She remarried and continued to reside in Champlin with her husband, Richard Erickson. Joyce retired after 30 years with the Anoka...
Kenneth Lee Horak
Oct 23, 2017
Horak, Ken L. age 66 of Andover, MN formerly of Coggon, Iowa was born December 17, 1950 and passed away peacefully on October 23, 2017 at his home after a battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo & Norma Horak of Coggon, IA; a sister at birth, Betty Jane; and a nephew, John Walderbach...
Lillian Irene Christ
Oct 23, 2017
Christ, Lillian I. age 94, of Mounds View. Preceded in death by husband, Leonard, Sr.; sons, Terry and Danny; grandsons, Jeremiah and Ben. Survived by children, Len (Linda), Charles (Patricia), and Kathleen Christ; many grandchildren; great-grandchildren; brother, Winfred (Joy) Headrick; many other family and friends. Funeral service Monday (10/30/2017) 11 AM at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, 2005 Branch Ave., Anoka. Visitation...
Robert Dean Fenstermacher
Oct 22, 2017
Robert D. "Bob" Fenstermacher, age 85 of Champlin, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at the St. Cloud Hospital.
Bob was born on December 18, 1931 in Spring Valley, MN to Dean and Clarice Fenstermacher. He is survived by his wife, Helen; sons, Tim (Victoria) and Matt (Sara); grandchildren, Kate (Michael), Holand, Cole, Luke, and Elie;...
Chris Clayton Kaldenberg
Oct 21, 2017
Kaldenberg, Chris C. age 57 of Champlin, MN. He was a paramedic and an RN with Allina. Preceded in death by father Roy and mother-in-law, Kathy Lindemann. Survived by loving wife Jackie; son, Griffin; mother, Judy (Harlan) Van Matre; siblings, Leslie (Charles) Perrizo, Mike (Marnie), Alan (Cari) and Lillian Garcia; many other family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial Friday,...
Clifford Orval Peterson
Oct 17, 2017
Clifford O. "Cliff" Peterson, age 58 of Ramsey, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at home. Cliff loved his family; family was the most important thing to him in his life, and he always made sure they were taken care of before himself. He loved getting away from the house just to go for a drive. Road trips...
Lawrence Lee Sohr
Oct 15, 2017
Sohr, Lawrence L. age 72 of Andover, passed away peacefully at his home Oct. 15, 2017 with his family by his side. Larry had retired from MTC after 33 years of service, he enjoyed coffee with the Vets Club at the Coon Rapids Senior Center, and was an avid deer hunter. Preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Pearle...
Craig Stephen Menge
Oct 15, 2017
Craig Stephen Menge, age 52 of Cedar, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 15, 2017 in his home, surrounded by family and friends, after a two-year battle with lung cancer which he fought with courage and grace. Craig was surrounded by his wife, children, family, and friends who loved him and will miss him dearly.
Craig loved life and...
Donna Mae Brunko
Oct 11, 2017
Donna M. Brunko, age 87 of St. Paul, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 surrounded by her family. Donna was a retired nurse and served alongside her husband at many churches. Donna was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Robert Brunko; parents, Richard and Gladys Wales. She is survived by her children, Greg (Nelia) Brunko, Vicki (Mike) Andrews,...
Zoe Ann Stephens
Oct 10, 2017
Stephens, Zoe Heaven has gained an angel and we have lost ours, but she will always be with us in spirit. Zoe Ann Stephens was born 08/22/1934 in St. Paul and passed away 10/10/2017 in Coon Rapids at the age of 83 years. After receiving her traditional Catholic School upbringing in St. Paul, she continued her education at Saint Catherine's...
Clayton Vincent Rux
Oct 4, 2017
Rux, Clayton V. age 87 of Ramsey, formerly of Thief River Falls, passed away peacefully Oct. 4, 2017. Survived by his wife of 68 years, Jean; daughters, Linda Wellman, Laurie Ronallo; grandchildren, Terry Wellman, Kristi Ronallo (Russell Paumen), Brandon Ronallo; great-granddaughter, Stella Grace Ronallo; and many other loving relatives and friends. There will be no services at this time. Thurston-Lindberg...
Bruce Frederick Bacon
Oct 3, 2017
Bruce F. Bacon, age 76, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at home on the more than 100-year-old family farm in Ramsey, where he had lived since 1970. Bruce was an organic farmer who built the soil, managed woods and prairie, and made Garden Farme a mecca for students, interns, environmental groups, as well as musicians and hundreds of...
Marvin E Swing
Sep 30, 2017
Swing, Marvin E. age 86, of Anoka. Preceded in death by his wife, Clarice; parents, John and Marvel Swing; brothers, Wayne and Donald Swing; sister, Margaret Havir; and brother-in-law, Norman Romanchuk. Survived by son, Billy Swing; brother, Dean (Karen) Swing; sisters, Shirley Romanchuk and Norma (Don) Leathers; nieces and nephews. Funeral service Wednesday, Oct. 11th, 2017 at 11:00 AM at...
Linda Carol Larkin
Sep 29, 2017
Larkin, Linda C. age 68 of Anoka, passed away peacefully Sept. 29, 2017. She is preceded in death by her father, Gervaise White. Survived by her daughters, Jill Larkin & Julie (Jeff) Sturm; grandchildren, Taylor & Broden Sturm; mother, Arlene White; siblings, Mick (Sue) White, Kaye Christian, Tom (Viv) White; and many other loving family members and friends. A Memorial...
Joy Lynne Boehland
Sep 28, 2017
Joy L. Boehland, age 66 of Eden Prairie, formerly of Ramsey, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at home.
Joy was born December 2, 1950 in Richfield, Minnesota to Gordon and Marjorie (nee Johnson) Swanson. She grew up in Richfield and graduated from high school in 1969. She earned her certification as a Licensed Practical Nurse...
Richard Jerome Carlson
Sep 23, 2017
Carlson, Richard J. age 81 of Andover, passed away September 23, 2017. He was an amazing husband of nearly 57 years to Arlene, as well as an amazing father, grandfather, brother, mentor, friend and neighbor. He was preceded in death by Arlene; parents Mary and Victor; and son Tom. Richard was also Preceded in death by his brothers Victor...
Martin Robert Labrie
Sep 22, 2017
LABRIE, MARTIN (Marty) R . Age 56 of East Bethel passed away suddenly on September 22, 2017 from complications of a brain aneurysm.
Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 30 th at the St. Stephens Catholic Church in Anoka. Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral, beginning at 10AM at...
