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Marcella Ellen Erickson
Jul 26, 2016
Erickson, Marcella E. age 95 of Brooklyn Center, passed away peacefully July 26, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph. She is survived by her children, Bob (Sandy) Sack, Joan Larson, Gene Sack, Brenda (Dave) Crandall, Tery (Bruce) Blahut; 42 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, 9 great-great-grandchildren; siblings, Bea (Will) Kahl, Mary Hess, Bill Brennan; and many other loving...
Stewart Edward Grant
Jul 22, 2016
Grant, Stewart Edward, age 67 of Anoka. Born 8/10/1948 and passed peacefully at home on 7/22/2016 surrounded by family. While this is a great loss, Clan Grant will continue to Stand Fast and "Party On" with Stew forever in our hearts. There will be a private interment at Fort Snelling Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday,...
Thomas Raymond Sonnentag
Jul 22, 2016
Sonnentag, Thomas R. age 53 of Andover, passed away suddenly July 22, 2016. He worked for Mikros Engineering for over 20 years. He was an avid outdoorsman and dart player. Preceded in death by parents, Raymond and Leona; brother, Barry, and sister, Faye. Survived by his wife, Valerie; daughters, Crystal (Tyler) and Krista. grandchildren, Alyssa and Grace; siblings, Diane, Karen...
April H. Jyrkas
Jul 20, 2016
Jyrkas, April H. age 90, of Coon Rapids. Survived by children, James (Barbara) Kelley, Marie (Larry) Ottenstroer, Nadine (Tim) Lee, Jason Jyrkas, Tina (Paul) St. Aoro and Joelle Gilles; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; Funeral service Tuesday, 2:00 PM with visitation one hour prior at: Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home 13817 Jay St. NW, Andover 763-767-7373
David Lawrence Roberts
Jul 20, 2016
Roberts, David L. age 36 of Oak Grove, passed away suddenly July 20, 2016. Preceded in death by grandparents, Lawrence & Lorraine Ramacher and Lois Berenson. Survived by wife, Jen; children, Lea, Kamryn, Eli, and Keira; parents, David & Joan Roberts; siblings, Amy (Brad) Madvig, Sara (Scott) Ackermann; niece, Hadley & nephew, Theodore; many other loving relatives and friends. A...
Violet Virginia Lundy
Jul 17, 2016
Lundy, Violet V. Age 89 of Anoka passed away July 17, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband Eugene Lundy and son Gerald Lundy. Survived by children Daniel Lundy, David (Wendy) Lundy, Larry (Rose) Lundy, Randy Lundy, Paul (Rebecca) Lundy, LouAnn (Rodger) Dahlager; many grandchildren; great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren; brother Lloyd (Norma) Nelson. Funeral services will...
Joanne Coralie Shromoff
Jul 17, 2016
Shromoff, Joanne C. age 74, formerly of Champlin, surrendered to her 6 year battle with Alzheimer's disease on July 17, 2016. Joanne was born in Two Harbors on September 5, 1941 to Ed and Cora Hagen. Joanne started her banking career at Two Harbors State Bank, then Brooklyn Park State Bank and finally retiring from Norwest/Wells Fargo Bank. Joanne was...
Beverly Ann Cooper
Jul 16, 2016
Cooper, Beverly Ann "Bev", age 77 of Nowthen. Bev passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2016 in Andover, MN. She was born June 29, 1939 in Mpls, MN, moving at a young age to a farm near St. Francis, MN, where she attended Four Corners grade school and St. Francis High School. Bev continued her education after high school, attending...
Merrill Dean Plumley
Jul 16, 2016
Plumley, Merrill Dean "Muggs" age 71 of Andover, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends July 16, 2016. Preceded in death by parents, Kenneth & Elaine Plumley; brother, Paul. Survived by loving wife of 45 years, Gayle; daughters, Tami (Jerry) Provost, and Jaki (Kevin) Conradt; son, Jason (Kim); two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; brothers, Leo (Carol), Kent (Barb) and...
Mildred Baerg
Jul 15, 2016
Mildred "Millie" (Zustiak) Baerg, age 85, passed away July 15, 2016 in Anoka, MN. She was born August 5, 1930 in Minneapolis, MN to Mike and Mary Zustiak. She was the youngest of six children born to immigrant parents from Czechoslovakia. Mildred graduated from Minneapolis South High School and Augsburg College. Upon graduation she worked in a day care before...
Lorraine M. Lundstrom
Jul 14, 2016
Lundstrom, Lorraine M. age 86, of Anoka. Survived by children, Allen, Lucinda (Ronald) Benson and Harlan (Karla); 6 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers, 2 sisters, nieces and nephews. Funeral service Wed., July 20, 2016 at 11:00 am at Elim Baptist Church, 503 Polk St., Anoka. Interment Forest Hill Cemetery, Anoka. Visitation 1 hour prior to service at church only. Memorials...
Deloris Ann Wiersma
Jul 10, 2016
Wiersma, Deloris A. age 82 of Dayton, passed away peacefully July 10, 2016. She taught elementary school for 30 years in the Anoka-Hennepin School District. In her later years she enjoyed volunteering for the a variety of mission projects. Preceded in death by her previous husbands, Paul Brager and C.J. Wiersma; sister, Renee Wahlstrom. Survived by children, Geraldine (Rusty) Howie,...
Myrna Jo Meade
Jul 4, 2016
Meade, Myrna J. age 76 of Chisago City. Preceded in death by husband, Walter; and sons, Richard and Patrick. Survived by daughter, Vickie Meade; son, Timothy (Laura); grandsons, Jacob, Tyler and Charlie; several brothers, sisters, other relatives and friends. Funeral service Friday 11 AM at Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home, 13817 Jay St NW, Andover. Visitation 1 hour prior to service. Interment...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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