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Travis M. Anderson
Mar 3, 2017
Anderson, Travis M. age 36, of Rogers. Survived by parents, Randy and Kim; brother, Troy (Meghan); nephew and niece, Konrad and Adeline; uncles, aunts and cousins. Funeral services Friday, March 10 at 1 PM at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, 2005 Branch Ave., Anoka. Interment Otsego Cem- etery, Otsego. Visitation Thursday 5-8 PM at the funeral home and also 1 hour prior...
William H. "Bill" Hoogestraat
Mar 3, 2017
Hoogestraat, William H. "Bill" age 83, of Anoka, peacefully joined his parents and twelve brothers and sisters in heaven on Sunday, February 26, 2017, one day after sharing his 61st wedding anniversary with his best friend and partner through life, Ardy. On his last day, Bill was surrounded by family, friends, and others who loved him, including Spike, Maddie, and...
Ronald William Dahlheimer
Feb 26, 2017
Dahlheimer, Fr. Ronald William, age 83, of Kilkenny, MN. Born 12/7/1933 in Dayton, MN to Leonard and Aurelia (Lenz) Dahlheimer. Following high school at Nazareth Hall, his studies continued at the St. Paul Seminary. He was ordained Feb. 22, 1959 and did parish work and served at churches in St. Paul, Blaine, Lino Lakes, Rosemount, St. Anthony, St. Henry and...
John Francis Robyt
Feb 25, 2017
John F. Robyt, age 82 of Ramsey, MN, formerly of Moline, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Stony River Assisted Living in Ramsey. John was born February 17, 1935 in Moline, IL to Francis and Mary (McFadden) Robyt. After graduating from Alleman High School in Moline, he earned a B.S. degree in chemistry from St. Louis...
Susanne Marie Usitalo
Feb 24, 2017
Usitalo, Susanne M. "Sue" age 71 of Ham Lake. Preceded in death by son, Michael; parents, Rupert and Edna; brother, James; and sister, Marilee. Survived by husband, Dennis; daughter, Lisa; sons, Jon and Trent; grandchildren, Rachael, Courtney and J.J.; nieces and nephews. Funeral service Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at 11 AM at Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home, 13817 Jay St NW, Andover....
Vincent Roy Spensley
Feb 16, 2017
Vincent R. "Vince" Spensley, age 76 of St. Francis, died on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids. Vince was preceded in death by his son, Nicholas; brother, Rodger; and father, Roy. He is survived by his wife, Gerrie; son, William (Susan); daughters, Melanie (Jeff) Riesberg, and Kristine (Al) Pipe; 7 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; mother, Irene; brothers,...
Julia Ione Hoover
Feb 16, 2017
Julia Ione Hoover (nee Hollrah), age 77 of Champlin, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at Our Lady of Peace Hospice Home in St. Paul. Born October 31, 1939 on a farm in Charter Oak, IA to Fred and Ione (Ulrich) Hollrah, Julia was the youngest of four siblings. She grew up in Denison,...
Mary Ann Nelson
Feb 11, 2017
Nelson, Mary Ann (Postumus) age 77 of Anoka, passed away peacefully in the presence of loving family on February 11, 2017. Preceded in death by husband, Douglas H. Nelson and daughter, Brenda L. Nelson. She is survived by sons, Gregory (Tammy) and Michael (Stacy); daughters, Karen (Rex) Bowman and Janine; grandchildren, Jason(Katie), Kaley (Dean), Melissa, Zachary, Brittany, Kyle, Cody, Austin,...
Michael Thomas Herold
Feb 9, 2017
Herold, Michael T. age 76 of Anoka, passed away peacefully 2/9/2017 surrounded by his family. Preceded in death by parents, Clarence and Dolores; brothers, Warren and Larry. Survived by loving and devoted wife of 55 years, Jean; their Herold Angels, Timothy (Wanda), Tammy (Todd) Hiar, Tracy (Jeff) Richards and Tom; grandchildren, Kayla (Lucas), Kyle, Aaron, Brielle, Sydney, Calyssa (Jack), Elizabeth,...
James Paul Osenberg
Feb 3, 2017
Osenberg, James P. age 61, of Anoka, passed away Feb. 3, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Pauline and children, Maria & Nick; along with many other loving family and friends. A memorial service including a rosary service will be held Thursday (2/16/2017) at 6:00 PM with a visitation one hour prior at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, 2005 Branch Ave.,...
Florence Alvina Nelson
Feb 1, 2017
Nelson, Florence A. "Al" age 89 of Coon Rapids, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 1, 2017. She was a loving and caring person who was loved by many. Preceded in death by her husband, Vernon; daughters, Lori Rose Montague, Susan Hulda Nelson; daughter-in-law, Diane. Survived by her children, David (Cheryl), Daniel, Paul, Larry (Michelle), Karen (TJ) Johnson,...
Elsie Mae Nelson
Jan 31, 2017
Elsie Mae Nelson, age 87 of Anoka, died on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids. Elsie was preceded in death by her son, Larry; parents, Ted and Mabel Rogers; and sister, Ginger Micheels. She is survived by her husband, Rod; sister, Beverly Bjelajac; and several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at 11...
Michelle Ann Brubaker
Jan 30, 2017
Brubaker, Michelle Ann, age 47, of Andover. Survived by loving parents, Millard & Ann; sisters, Stephanie (Kris) Rydberg, Heather (Chris) Vincent and Alisa (Jake) Arnhalt; 17 nieces and nephews. Funeral service Saturday, 10:30 AM, at New Life Church, 17261 St. Francis Blvd. NW, Ramsey. Visitation 1 hour prior to service. Interment West Oak Grove Cemetery. Memorials preferred to Christ for...
Ernest A Schlaman
Jan 26, 2017
Schlaman, Ernest A. age 79 of Anoka. Preceded in death by wife, Betty; daughter, Kristin; son-in-law, Tom and sister, Frieda Clark. Survived by children, Chet (Teresa), Charlie, Kari Huckell-Schlaman; 6 grandchildren, 1 great-grandson; brother, Eugene (Freda); brother-in-law, Gary Clark; nieces and nephews. Funeral service Friday, February 3, 2017 at 11 AM at Elim Baptist Church, 503 Polk St, Anoka. Interment...
Ralph Millard Nyquist
Jan 24, 2017
Nyquist, Ralph M. Age 94 of Rogers, formerly of Anoka. Retired after 30 years as a U.S. Postal Carrier. Preceded in death by parents Albert and Esther; sons Todd and Mike; grandson Joel Winberg. Survived by loving wife of 69 years, Marian; children Nancy (Larry) Winberg, Julie Nyquist, Susan (Dave) Tillotson, David (Janet) Nyquist, Pam Billehus and Mark (Dawn) Nyquist;...
Thaddeus M Zaharia
Jan 19, 2017
Thaddeus Mark Zaharia was born on November 25, 2015 and passed away on January 19, 2017 from congenital heart defect complications at Trinity Regional Medical Center in Fort Dodge. Visitation will take place from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Monday, January 23, 2017 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Fort Dodge, Iowa as well as 5:00- 8:00 Tuesday at St. Patrick's...
Richard Joseph Mcdonald
Jan 18, 2017
McDonald, Richard J. age 76 of East Bethel. Preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen; parents, Joseph and Marie McDonald; children, Michael and Jennifer McDonald; brothers, Peter and Terry McDonald. Survived by his children, Chris (Ceil) Brett, Maureen (Arnold) Hoffman; grandchildren, Trevor, Kayla and Michael McDonald, Amanda, Kyle, Thomas Hoffman, Tyler Christensen; great-grandson, Matthew Hoffman, Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday...
Karen Marie Lero
Jan 16, 2017
Lero, Karen M. (nee Westberg) age 67 of East Bethel, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer. Preceded in death by her parents, Orlo and Helen. Survived by her children, Tami (Rodney) Lund, Nichole (Brent) Thooft, Jason Barnes, Michael Barnes; grandchildren, Andrew Lund, Matthew Lund, Catherine Vogt; siblings, Linda Westberg, Dana (Neda) Wood, James Payne; and many other...
Rob-Lyn Hiltz
Jan 13, 2017
Hiltz, Rob-Lyn (Ogilvie) age 61, of Andover, passed away on January 13, 2017. Preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Evelyn Ogilvie; brothers, James and Roger. Survived by husband, Tim; brother, Dennis (Linda) Ogilvie and sister, Patricia (Ronald) Matson; sister-in-law Mary Lue Ogilvie; nieces, nephews; other family; many friends and her beloved fur babies. Memorial services Wednesday, Jan. 25,...
James John Plackner
Jan 12, 2017
Plackner, James J. age 75 of Champlin, Mn. He was a retired Lutheran minister. Pastor Jim founded the Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in Perrysburg, Ohio, then served at Bethany Lutheran Church in Charlevoix, Michigan, St. John Lutheran Church in Northbrook, Illinois, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church in Winfield, Illinois, and Faith Lutheran Church in Appleton, Wisconsin. He is...
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