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Ricky Lee Henseler

Ricky Lee Henseler

Jul 4, 2016

Henseler, Ricky L. Age 59, of Anoka, passed away July 4, 2016. Preceded in death by his mother, Isabella; cousin Vince Ihlen; and other beloved family members. Survived by wife Lynn; children, Stacia Baxter (Ron Persell), Jeremy Henseler, Shirley (LaQuale Washington) Zupetz, Gregory Hamilton, Nicholas Hamilton; 4 granddaughters and 1 coming soon; 1 great grandson; sister Maureen Fiske; many other...

Rosemary Ann Laptuta

Rosemary Ann Laptuta

Jul 3, 2016

Laptuta, Rosemary Ann age 89, of Andover. Retired from Federal Cartridge in 1986. Preceded in death by parents, John & Margaret Bass; twin brother, John Bass; brothers, Louis and Anthony Bass. Survived by loving husband of 68 years, Walter; children, William (Valerie), Katherine Heller, Mary (Michael) Vevea and Linda (Gary) Atkinson; grandchildren, Jason, Justin, Nathan, Nadene, Liatra, Chelcie, Kendall, Lukis...

Donald William Ramsey

Donald William Ramsey

Jun 29, 2016

Ramsey, Donald W. age 89 of Andover, passed away June 29, 2016. Don served in the US Marine Corps in WWII. Survived by his wife, Audrey; children, Kerri (Jeff) Malmgren, Kim England, Bill Ramsey, Martha (Todd) Meyer, Dana Ramsey, Curt Johnson; 9 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Barb Erickson; brother-in-law, Dave Ness; many other loving relatives and friends. A PRIVATE FAMILY...

Marvin W. Colburn

Marvin W. Colburn

Jun 24, 2016

Marvin is survived by his wife, Bonnie, sons, Bill (Dawn), Lee (Sloan) and Huntz (Jaime), grandchildren, Kele, Markita, Max and June, siblings, Richard (Terry) Simons, Barbara (Kevin) Pahl and David (Jan) Simons, nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, June 29, 2016 at 2 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 2742 Yellowstone...

Judith M. "Judy" Thurston

Judith M. "Judy" Thurston

Jun 22, 2016

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 from 5 until 7 p.m. at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, 2005 Branch Avenue, Anoka. Sharing of Memories will be held at 7 p.m. Judy was preceded in death by her husband, James. She is survived by her sons, David (Lisa) and Doug (Amy), grandchildren, T. J., Jovi, Jessie, Danielle and Cheyanne, sister,...

Steven Mark Berglund

Steven Mark Berglund

Jun 22, 2016

Berglund, Steven M.age 56, of Ramsey, passed away June 22, 2016. Preceded in death by father, Stanley; and brother,Larry. Survived by wife, Bonnie; children, Michael,Jessica (Brent) Bleckiner, and Rachel; grandchildren,Courtney, Brianna and Lucy; mother, Louise; siblings Cindy (Rich) Berglund-Little; Dan (Marcie) Berglund; Debb(Jay) Morgen; Andy (Josie) Berglund; and Jerry Berglund; sister-in-law, Darian Berglund; Barb Berglund,and a huge extended family of...

Georgia A Govednik

Georgia A Govednik

Jun 21, 2016

Govednik, Georgia A. age 76, of Andover. Preceded in death by her sons, Dennis and Stephen Pearson; grandchildren, Zachary Govednik and Sara Kirk; parents, George and Evelyn Wilson. Survived by husband, Donald "Don"; children, Chris (Curt) Gallup, Susan Anderson, Renee (Bill) Galvin and James (Sonja) Govednik; 12 grandchildren; 8-1/2 great-grand children; sister, Mary (George) Duvall; nieces and nephews. Funeral service...

Ronald Ernest Henry

Ronald Ernest Henry

Jun 19, 2016

Henry, Ronald E. Age 68, of Swatara, MN, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2016 surrounded by his family. Preceded in death by parents, Roy and Doris Henry; along with son, Jason. Survived by daughter, Christine (Ted) Moore; grandchildren, Marissa, Bryan, Connor and Cassie; sisters, Patricia Kasperson and Janice (David) Johnson; nephew, Tom (Kim) Johnson; niece, Vicki (Dave) Datt; and...

Donald Lloyd Grangaard

Donald Lloyd Grangaard

Jun 18, 2016

Grangaard, Donald L. age 66 of Ramsey passed away peacefully June 18, 2016. Preceded in death by wife Jean; sister Cathy; parents Marvin and June. Survived by children Robyn (Bill Myers), Kristine Baker, Connie (Larry Reddig), Kathy (Tony Faggett); grandchildren Kody, Deion, Lindsay; sister Karen; many other loving relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held Tuesday 3 PM...

Ross A. Omdahl

Ross A. Omdahl

Jun 14, 2016

Funeral Services for Ross will be held on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 11 a.m. at the First Congregational Church, 1923 3rd Avenue, South, Anoka. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. Monday at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, 2005 Branch Avenue, Anoka and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday. Ross was preceded in death by...

Ralph W. "Buster" Talbot

Ralph W. "Buster" Talbot

Jun 14, 2016

Talbot, Ralph W. "Buster" Age 86, lifelong resident of Anoka County, passed away on June 14, 2016. Preceded in death by wife, Kathryn Helen (Hall), parents, Ralph and Clare (Casey), siblings, Paul, Mary Jane (Barbour), John, Catherine (Clark), Jean (Corcoran), Patricia (Wilberg), and Clare (Fladland). Survived by children: Timothy (Rose), John, Thomas, Ralph, Patricia (Wayne) Hunt, and Paul (Lisa); grandchildren,...

Nancy Lee Adams

Nancy Lee Adams

Jun 11, 2016

Adams, Nancy Lee age 69 of Andover. Preceded in death by husband, LeRoy; parents, Lyle and Malinda Winkle. Survived by children, Allen (Leah) Adams and Lenae Cartwright; grandchildren, Mariah, Braden, Cole, Isabella and Vanessa Adams, Serenity and Tristan Cartwright; brother, Gus Winkle. Funeral service 11 AM Monday, June 20, 2016, at Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home, 13817 Jay Street NW, Andover. Visitation...

Marlys Mary Fairbanks

Marlys Mary Fairbanks

Jun 10, 2016

Fairbanks, Marlys M. age 92, of Anoka, passed away peacefully June 10. Born Dec. 24, 1923 in Mitchell, SD, she lived in Anoka for the past 70 years. Preceded in death by husband, Neil. Survived by her 4 children, Susan (Frank) Rasor of Teaneck, NJ, Richard Fairbanks of St. Paul, MN, Thomas Fairbanks of Minneapolis, MN and Daniel (Shirley) Fairbanks...

Evelyn Lorraine Lindh

Evelyn Lorraine Lindh

Jun 7, 2016

Lindh, Evelyn L. (Baker) age 87, of Coon Rapids, formerly of St. Francis, MN, died peacefully in her sleep on June 7, 2016. Evelyn was president and an active member of the Rush City VFW Ladies Auxiliary, served on the City Council, and lived there with her husband until he died in 1995. Until her move to Select Senior Living...

Delmar Lowell Balfany

Delmar Lowell Balfany

Jun 7, 2016

Balfany, Delmar L. (Bud) died peacefully on June 7, 2016 at home in East Bethel, MN at age 82. He was born on Nov. 18, 1933 in Lamberton, MN to Fred and Marie Balfany. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Tyler. Survived by his wife, Lois of 62 years; 4 children, Randy (Penny), Terry, Peggy (Red), Paula (Rich);...

Stephen A. "Steve" Seman

Stephen A. "Steve" Seman

Jun 5, 2016

Seman, Stephen A. "Steve" age 89 of Anoka, Steve was a caring, generous man who always put others first. He treasured his family and friends. Steve's devotion to his wife, children and grandchildren was constant. He enriched the lives of many through volunteer activities including St. Stephen's Church, Stephen Ministry, Knights of Columbus, Mercy Mended Hearts and The Boy Scouts....

Margaret Evelyn Lindquist

Margaret Evelyn Lindquist

Jun 5, 2016

Lindquist, Margaret E. age 94 of Champlin, MN, went to be with the Lord on June 5, 2016, with her loving family by her side. Preceded in death by her parents, 2 sisters and a brother. Survived by her husband of 72 years, Frank; daughters, Patty, Anita (Denny) King; son, Bill (Julie); grandchildren, Jane (Dan) Bock, Gretchen, Nathan, Ryan, Megan...

Jenille E. "Jill" Weaver

Jenille E. "Jill" Weaver

Jun 4, 2016

Weaver, Jenille Evelyn "Jill" of Anoka, age 84, passed away surrounded by her beloved family Saturday, June 4. She is preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, John L. Weaver of Anoka; parents Walter and Evelyn Wicklund of Bloomington; and her brother William "Bill" Wicklund of Minneapolis. She will be greatly missed by her children, Jefferson (Robin) Weaver,...

Jane L. Barsch

Jane L. Barsch

Jun 4, 2016

Barsch, Jane L. Age 67 of Vadnais Heights. Survived by husband Pastor James, daughters Pastor Amie (Scott Odahl) Barsch Odahl and Gretchen (Brian Holbrook) Barsch; grandchildren Nathan, Thomas & Magdalena and Jorgen & Katrina; nieces and nephews. Memorial services Friday 11:00 AM at Zion Lutheran Church, 1601 4th Ave., Anoka. Visitation 9:30 AM until time of service at the church....

Fern Jeannette Blegen

Fern Jeannette Blegen

May 30, 2016

Blegen, Fern J. age 86 of Fridley passed away peacefully May 30, 2016. She is survived by her son Mark (Shawna); grandsons, Jake and Benjamin; sisters, Ellen Wawers, Norma Wilson; brother, Paul (Diane) Blegen; sister-in-law, Beatrice Blegen; all of her favorite nieces and nephews; all of her great-nieces and nephes; many cousins and great-cousins; all her friends and co-workers. A...

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