Daniel Larry Olson
Feb 17, 2016
Olson, Daniel L. age 71, of Elk River, passed away peacefully Feb. 17, 2016. Preceded in death by parents, Leona & Donald Olson. Survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Diane; children, Duane (Jill) Olson, Dean Olson; grandchildren, Ashley, Maddison, Travis, Logan, Brodie and Spencer; siblings, Richard (Judy) Olson, Steve Olson, Bonnie Olson, Roger (Amy) Olson, LeAnn Olson, Gary...
Richard A. "Rick" Helgeson
Feb 16, 2016
Helgeson, Richard A. "Rick" Age 61, of Anoka. Rick was a driver for the Star Tribune, a Ramsey volunteer fire fighter and also was an Anoka County Sheriff's Reserve. Preceded in death by his mother Margaret Helgeson. Survived by wife Dorna; children Matt and his fiancee Lindsey, Kristina and her fiance Ryan, Bobby and Angie; grandchildren Abigail, Jackson and one...
Randy John Matich
Feb 16, 2016
Matich, Randy J. age 58, of Merrifield, Mn. Preceded in death by mother, Norma; and daughter, Autumn. Survived by children, Miranda (Jeremy) Rinde, Brandon (Cassandra), Joshua (Justine), Lucas, Desirae (Tony) Thompson; grandchildren, Jordyn, Jaden, BreAnna, Hayden, Mallory, Landon, Addisyn, Camerina, Arika, Brock, Lillean, Alexander, Dominic, Jayde, Skarlett, and Pazely; father, John; siblings, Sandy (Tom) Schuck and Danny; many other family...
Lance John Mcknight
Feb 16, 2016
Lance John McKnight 06/20/1957 - 02/16/2016 McKnight, Lance J. age 58, of Fridley passed away with his daughter Amanda by his side February 16th, 2016. Survived by mother, Nancy; children, Jacob (Mindy) McKnight, and Amanda (Dean) Moodie; grandchildren, Matthew, Devin, Dakota, Landon, and Lincoln; and many beloved siblings. Lance was the youngest of eight children, with a huge heart and...
Geraldine Ann Sonnenberg
Feb 15, 2016
Sonnenberg, Geraldine A. age 80, of Ramsey, passed away peacefully Feb. 15, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Sonnenberg; daughter, Robin Sonnenberg; brothers, Stanley Roback and Raymond Roback; parents, Thomas & Gladys Roback. Survived by children, Phillip (Debra) Sonnenberg, Deborah Sonnenberg (John Walker), Cynthia Sonnenberg, Jacalyn (Lonnie) Helmer, Leslie (Chad) Gale; 4 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren; brother,...
Katelyn Gail Birch
Feb 14, 2016
Birch, Katelyn G. (Murray), age 27 of Andover passed away peacefully embraced by her family and friends on February 14, 2016. Mere words will never encapsulate the enchanting and dynamic young woman who is our Katelyn. As a little girl, she danced to her own drummer… an endearing little Irish sprite who lit the room and the hearts she entered....
Verleitta Elaine Houser
Feb 9, 2016
Houser, Verleitta E. "Fritzie", age 90, of Anoka. Verleitta was the daughter of Fritz and Elsie (nee Krohn) Oehlertz of Avoca, Iowa. She was preceded in death by husband, Joseph C.; son, Joseph G. Houser; and brother-in-law, Bob Langer. Survived by sons, Timothy (Shelly) and Michael (David) Houser; daughter-in-law, Norene Houser; grandchildren, Catherine (Duane), Jason (Heidi), Michelle (Pat), Christopher, and...
Dorothy Irene Tangen
Feb 4, 2016
Tangen, Dorothy Irene age 83, of Anoka, died at Park View Care Center in Buffalo, MN on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016. Survived by husband, Tenner; daughters, Nancy Michels, Susan (Harry) Maravelas and Elizabeth (James) Page; 10 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren. Funeral service Saturday, Feb. 13, at 11 AM at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, 700 Western St., Anoka. Interment Zion Lutheran Church...
Laverne Harriet Gamm
Feb 2, 2016
Gamm, LaVerne H. age 83 of Anoka. Preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth. Survived by children, Gary (Jan), David (Shirley), Julie (Larry) Bernu, Teresa (Gary) Bloom and Debbie (Jim) Zimmerman; grandchildren, Jason, Adam (Naomi), Matthew (Ashley), Luke, Joe (Holly), Jacqueline, Justin (Brianna), Joshua, Tylere, Jordan and Alyssa; great-grandchildren Ethan, Austin, Addison, Gage and Lexi. LaVerne is also survived by...
Merlin Dean Tranby
Feb 1, 2016
Tranby, Merlin Dean age 84, of Anoka. Passed away peacefully of natural causes on Feb. 1, 2016. Merlin was preceded in death by wife, Elizabeth (nee Archer) Tranby in 1979, parents, Wilma (nee Lundmark) Tranby and Trygve Knutson Tranby; sisters, Ardice Wahl, Phyllis Taylor and Elythe Tranby. Merlin was born on his family farm in Blabon, ND on October 6,...
Patricia Jean Nutter
Jan 23, 2016
Nutter, Patricia J. age 83 of Anoka, went to Heaven on January 23, 2016, with her family by her side. She was born in Anoka, MN on February 23, 1932 to Paul and Alice Morton. She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Clinton, Stanley, Doug; sisters, Lavonne Oehman, Donna Swanson. She is survived by her husband of 67...
Terry A. Gunderson
Jan 22, 2016
Gunderson, Terry A. age 57 of Ramsey. Survived by his wife, Julie; sons Erik Gunderson and Allen (Brittney) Gunderson; grandchildren Connor and Brielle; parents Al and Kathy Gunderson; sisters Tracy Gunderson, Julie (Michael) Crohn and Laurie (Joel) Swanson; father-in-law and mother-in-law Don and Marge Eggers; special niece Elizabeth Eggers and the Egger's family. Funeral services Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at...
Roger Lee Coil
Jan 22, 2016
Coil, Roger L. age 76 of Nowthen. Preceded in death by wife, Joyce; parents, Otis and Thressa; brother, John; and sister, Alta Watt. Survived by sisters, Marlys (Joe) Kontz and Connie (Ken) Streich; many other family and friends. Funeral service Wednesday 11 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church, 3812 229th Ave NW, St. Francis. Visitation 1 hour prior to service. Interment...
Margaret Ann Foley
Jan 22, 2016
Foley, Margaret A. age 82, of Anoka. She was a longtime employee of Northwestern Bell. Preceded in death by parents, John and Anna; siblings, Mary Schissel, Jack and Earl. Survived by siblings, Alice Daly and Leo (Kathy); many other family & friends. Funeral service Thursday, 1 PM at Zion Lutheran Church, 1601 4th Ave S., Anoka. Visitation one hour prior...
Catherine Lynn "Cathy" Kessler
Jan 21, 2016
Kessler, Catherine Lynn "Cathy" age 66, of Dayton. Preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Delores Chapman. She is survived by her son, John Kessler and John's father, Mike Kessler; her partner of 34 years, Ron & his children Ryan and Chrysten Strawser; sister, Judi Chapman & her children Christie (Pete) Alfano and Tommy (Sarah) McFarlane; other relatives and...
Bruce Robert Kelly
Jan 18, 2016
Kelly, Bruce Robert age 22, of Ramsey, passed away suddenly 1/18/2016 due to an allergic reaction to peanuts. Preceded in death by grandparents, Bob & Dorothy Midbrod, Robert Kelly; cousin, Caitlin Kelly. Survived by parents, Brian & Beth Kelly; twin brother, Ryan and sister, Kirsten Kelly; grandmother, Rita Kelly; many other family and friends. Funeral service Saturday, 11 AM, with...
Lila Mae Froberg
Jan 16, 2016
Froberg, Lila Mae age 75, of Brooklyn Center, went home to be with her beloved husband Clarence and daughter Sharon on January 16, 2016. Lila Mae Rodgers was born on April 8, 1940, to Perry Rodgers and Velma (Danner) Rodgers in Anoka. She loved to garden, cook, sew, knit, watch football, attend Twins games, and most of all: just be...
Luanne Marie Pacinhik
Jan 16, 2016
Pacinhik (nee Longfellow), Luanne Marie Age 59 of Andover. Preceded in death by parents Douglas & Sharon; brother Terry. Survived by children Jennifer and Patrick (Julianna); grandson Gavin; siblings Lynette (Mike) Dukich, Tim and Thomas (Isabelle) Longfellow; aunt Marie Meko. Mass of Christian Burial, Friday 10:00 AM at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 9100 93rd Ave. N., Brooklyn Park....
Amy Lynn Rygwall
Jan 13, 2016
Rygwall, Amy Lynn age 43 of Andover. Survived by parents, Jeff & Judy; brother, Chad (Jill); nephew, Andrew; many other family & friends. A Celebration of Life Tues., 7 PM with visitation 2 hrs prior at Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home, 13817 Jay St. NW, Andover, 763-767-7373. Private interment.
Patricia Ann "Pat" Johnson
Jan 12, 2016
Johnson, Patricia Ann "Pat" Age 62 of Oak Grove. Pat passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family and friends. She is survived by her husband, Jim; daughters Lea Michnowski and Shawn (Marty) Brill; 5 grandchildren and countless others who loved her dearly. Funeral services Saturday, January 16, 2016 at 11:00 AM at Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home, 13817 Jay...
