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Michael Thomas Herold

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Blanche Viola Payne

Blanche Viola Payne

Jan 12, 2017

Payne, Blanche V. age 93 of Coon Rapids, passed away January 12, 2017. Survived by her son, Bob (Cheryl) Payne and her granddaughter, Laura (Matt) Borchardt. A visitation will be held Tuesday from 5-8 PM at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, 2005 Branch Ave, Anoka. Funeral Services will be Wednesday at 11 AM with a visitation one hour prior at the Riverdale...

Laverne Grace Grosslein

Laverne Grace Grosslein

Jan 12, 2017

Grosslein, LaVerne G. age 91 of Anoka, passed away January 12, 2017 at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids, MN. LaVerne was born on August 24th, 1925 in Isanti, Minnesota to Oscar Albion Beckman and Nellie Margaret Hoberg Beckman. LaVerne was Number 12 of 19 Brothers and Sisters. She married August E. Grosslein on June 14th, 1947, in Anoka, MN. They...

Perry Dahlin

Perry Dahlin

Jan 11, 2017

Dahlin, Perry age 77, of Coon Rapids, formerly of Isanti. Preceded in death by his parents, Merlin and Marian; and brother, Duane. He is survived by his wife, Charlene; daughters, Shari (Dennis) Smalley, Michele (Kevin) Whalen and Danielle (Mike) Geraci; grandchildren, Bonnie (Jacob), William (Erin), Keith (Jenna), Michael (Brittney), Alex, Lucas and Abbie; great-grandchildren, Isabeau, Saribel, Kaden, Karlie, Jack and...

Louise A. Peterson

Louise A. Peterson

Jan 10, 2017

Louise Annette Peterson, age 78 of Dayton, died on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at the Solbakken Residential Care Home in rural Isanti. Louise was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald. She is survived by her sons, Gregg (Chris) and David; grandchildren, Ebru, Danielle, Samantha, and Jacob; great-grandchildren, Alaina and Piper; siblings, Darlene (Don) Johnson and Dale (Mary) Larson. A...

Wallace Rockwell Johnson

Wallace Rockwell Johnson

Jan 9, 2017

Johnson, Wallace Rockwell "Wally" age 85 of Anoka, was born August 17, 1931 in St. Cloud, Minnesota, to Elinor Jeannette (Olson) Johnson and Jerry Carl Johnson. He grew up in Delano, Minnesota. He graduated from Delano High School in 1949. He was active in sports, playing football and basketball. He was most active in baseball and began his baseball pitching...

Cary Joseph Mihalow

Cary Joseph Mihalow

Jan 6, 2017

Mihalow, Cary J. age 66 of Andover, passed away peacefully January 6, 2017. Cary loved his family, cooking, food, music, gardening, his dogs and was a collector of many things. Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Agnes Mihalow. Cary is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Sandy; children, Andrea (Trevor) and Laura (Gerardo); sister, Cheryl (Greg)...

Ronald Hugh Cooper "Coop"

Ronald Hugh Cooper "Coop"

Jan 5, 2017

Cooper, Ronald H. "Coop" age 63 of Ramsey, passed away peacefully January 5, 2017. Survived by his wife, Nancy "AML AML"; children, Kasondra, Nicole (Rob), Amber (Nick) Englund; 4 grandchildren, 1 great-grandson; brother, John (Mary) Cooper; and will be greatly missed by his dog,Hanky. A Memorial Service will be held Friday (1/13/2017)at 4 PM with a visitation one hour prior...

Douglas Donald Gagnon

Douglas Donald Gagnon

Jan 2, 2017

Gagnon, Douglas D. age 54, of Rochester, formerly of Anoka passed away January 2, 2017. Preceded in death by his father, Walter. Survived by his wife, Janel; children, Jacqueline, Aaron, Nadine (Gary) Jordan, Krystal, Nathan and Jerad; mother, Lorraine; siblings, Marcy (Mike) Juhnke, Charlotte (Earl) Cordes, Sharon (Ted) Deilke; and many other loving relatives and friends. A Mass of...

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