Obituary Listings

Apr 11, 2016

Sandoz, Arline J. age 84 of Anoka passed away peacefully April 11, 2016. A Memorial service will be held Friday, April 15, 2016 at 11 AM with a visitation one hour prior at the First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, 1923 3rd Ave, Anoka. Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home Anoka 763-421-0220 thurston-lindberg.com

Apr 8, 2016

Mulvany, Fred A. age 57 of St. Francis passed away April 8, 2016. Preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Jean Mulvany and sister Christina Mulvany. Survived by his children, Jason and Isaiah Mulvany; siblings, Paula Mulvany, Jane Goodson, Tina (Randy) Lietzau, Marty Mulvany; nieces and nephews, Tony Mulvany, Paulette Spies, Dylan Goodson, Steven Lietzau, BradLee Lietzau, James Smith...

Apr 7, 2016

Randy Allen Kolb was born October 6, 1952 in Rapid City, SD to Ted and Pat (O'Rourke) Kolb.  He grew up in the Bison, SD area, mainly on the family ranch, doing the things most country kids do.  He was very active in 4-H and excelled in the sheep and range management projects.

Randy attended all twelve...

Apr 4, 2016

Kicker, Angela Jo Age 39 of Anoka. Preceded in death by her grandparents Merle and Millie Hanson; and special uncle by marriage Jay Bohlen. Survived by husband Michael, son Liam, parents Brian and Cheryl Hanson, sister Carrie (Nathan) Clausen; grandparents Glyde and Virginia Knudson; nieces and nephews Lillie, Ben, Logan, Lexi, Alli and Nicholas; sister-in-law Leslie (Paul) Becker; father-in-law &...

Apr 3, 2016

Stoeckel (Nelson), Laurel A. Age 85 of Anoka. Preceded in death by husbands, Kenneth Nelson and Lawrence Stoeckel; daughter Carol Nelson; parents and two brothers. Survived by daughters Kathy (Randy) Kolb and Marlette (Ken) Hoxmeier; grandchildren Jeff and Julianna Kolb, Nicholas (Rose) and Joseph Hoxmeier, Christopher (Marnie) Telkamp; great grandchildren Allison Hoxmeier and Brock Telkamp; brother Carl (Cleo) Edeburn; many...

Apr 1, 2016

Johnson, Gerald C. "Jerry" Age 74 of Champlin. Preceded in death by his parents Clifford and Hilda Johnson. Survived by wife Darlene; daughter Cari Watkins; son Scott (Julie) Johnson; grandchildren Kalie, Amber, Kelsey (Tyler), Kyle (Bree), Ryan, Jared, Caysha, Lainy and Hayden; siblings Roger (Jean); Lorna (Dennis) Dahlberg, William (Shureen) and Steve (Donna); nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends....

Mar 29, 2016

Knutson, Robert R. "Bob", age 67, of Dayton. Former owner of Bob's Country Inn in Anoka and was currently a realtor. Preceded in death by parents, Dick and Jane. Survived by loving wife of 45 years, Maria; children, Jeff (Ryanne), Angie (Bryan) Grotte and Joe (Tanya); grandchildren, Kaleigh, Mara, Katelyn, Tyler, Trey and Aaron; siblings, Carol (Glen) Nordman, Joan (Frank)...

Mar 28, 2016

Bauer, Patricia F. (Pat) age 92, of Anoka, passed away March 28, 2016 in Sartell, MN. Pat was born on July 3, 1923 to Artie and Florence Ward in Anoka, MN where she grew up, met and married her high-school sweetheart, Arnold Bauer in 1942. They raised 10 children together and there was never a dull moment in their lives....

Mar 25, 2016

Weigle, BeverlyAnn Olive age 76, of Ham Lake, passed away peacefully at home on Good Friday March 25, 2016 from pancreatic cancer. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Sheila (Duane) Peterson, Bonnie (Mike) Sly, Sue (Tom) Cochran; son, Rick; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grand-children and 1 great-great-grand-child; sisters, Delores Stevermer, Phyllis (Les) Kaderlik; brother, Phillip (Katie) Duffney; sisters-in-law, Sylvia...

Mar 20, 2016

Tornquist, Heinrich A. age 90 of Fridley, passed away peacefully March 20, 2016. He was a loving husband, father, Opa, brother, uncle and friend. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elfriede. Survived by children, Doris (Paul) Juliette, Helmut (Laurie) Tornquist, Dirk (Patricia) Tornquist; grandchildren, Lianna Matt, Garret and Kallie Tornquist; many other loving relatives and friends. A private...

Mar 19, 2016

Yanke, Eugene R. age 85, of Anoka, passed away March 19, 2016. He was a teacher and wrestling coach for over 30 years at St. Francis High School. Preceded in death by daughter, Christine Yanke; and wife, Karla. Survived by children, Caryn Miller and Cathy Bates; significant other, Bernice Dornbusch; grandchildren, Gregory (Stephanie) Bates, Nicholas (Mary) Miller, Scott Miller, Shannon...

Mar 17, 2016

Haedtke, Richard A. age 71 of Andover, passed away peacefully March 17, 2016. Born in Lewiston, MN August 2,1944. Richard proudly served in the US Army from 1963-1966. Employee of NW Bell/US West/Quest for 37 years. Preceded in death by parents, Edward and Irene; sisters, Josephine Janzow, Patricia Haedtke-Johnson; father-in-law, Walter Lucking. He is survived by his loving wife of...

Mar 16, 2016

Amundson, Bruce J. age 60, of Champlin, passed away peacefully 3/16/2016 after a 4-year battle with lymphoma. Preceded in death by son, Bradley and father, Jerome. Survived by loving wife, Joni; children, Ben, Jennifer (Nick) Pelton, Jessica and Johanna (Daniel) Allen; grandchildren, Amelia and Brodrick Pelton, Alexis and James Allen; mother, Evelyn; siblings, Kerry (Corky), Jerilyn (Eric) Jackson, Loren (Kim)...

Mar 15, 2016

Gorres, Christie M. age 68, of Coon Rapids. Preceded in death by husband, Greg. Survived by sisters, Merilyn Moran, Becky (Al) Berryman, Helen Schiager and Debbie (Bob) Olson; nieces and nephews, Erin (Corey) Lockwood, Jessie (Travis) Stabnau, Joe Berryman, Matt and Carrie Olson; great-niece and nephew, Logan and Hadley Stabnau; many loving in-laws, other family and friends. Mass of Christian...

Mar 13, 2016

Christians (nee Herbert), Janice M. age 74, of Andover, passed away March 13, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents; and sister-in-law, June. She is survived by her children, Marcia (George) Maneske, Cameron Christians and Lynae (Conrad) Gudmundson; grandchildren, Christian, Conrad John and Kaitlyn; brothers, James (LaVonne) Herbert and Thomas Herbert; many other loving relatives and friends. A...

Mar 11, 2016

Peterson, Elizabeth A. "Betty" (nee Venske) Age 76 of Andover passed away on March 11, 2016. Betty was born on April 13, 1939 at Randall, Minnesota. She was a loyal and dedicated member of Grace Lutheran Church in Andover, Minnesota. Preceded in death by her parents Gustav and Elizabeth Venske; brothers Virgil, Vernon, Curtis, Myron and Marvin; sisters Elvira Petrich,...

Mar 10, 2016

Schwartz, William E. "Bill", age 75 of Andover. Retired from Electronic Design Co. after 40 plus years. Preceded in death by wife, Marlene; and daughter, Jodell. Survived by son, Michael (BobbiJo); grandchildren, Kyle and MandiJo; sister, Sue (Norm) Gibbs; sister-in-law, Carole (Tom) LaHue; many other family and friends. Funeral service Friday (3-18-2016) 11 AM at Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home, 13817 Jay...

Mar 7, 2016

Goodell, Robert D. 'Bob'age 68 of Coon Rapids, passed away March 7, 2016 with his family by his side after a long battle with colon cancer. Bob was raised in Spearfish, SD and moved to Mpls in 1970. He graduated from Yankton College in Yankton, SD with a degree in music and taught at the Columbia Heights Middle School before...

Mar 7, 2016

McCalla, Larry R. "Butch" age 61, of Ramsey. Retired from the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad after 42 years. Preceded in death by parents, Russ and Marcella. Survived by loving wife, Annette; children, Stacy, Tom, Robert and Amber; grandchildren, Tylor, Kody, Jayden, Kaitlyn and Addie; siblings, Lois (Dale) Powell, Marcy (Danny) Whitt, Elaine (Rick) Wiener and Arnie; many other relatives...

Mar 4, 2016

Vollmer, Gary G. age 69 of Champlin. Preceded in death by his parents, George and Annie Vollmer; and brother, Eugene Vollmer. Survived by wife, Linda; daughters, Sheila (David) Steen, Michaelle (Galen Bahn) Vollmer and Amy (Justin) Moe; grandchildren, Madisyn, Sheldon, Alaina, Lauren, Hunter, Carter, Austin, Samantha and Hayden; great-granddaughter, Averie; sisters, Darlene Turitto and Vernell (Richard) Quinn. Funeral service Thursday,...