Eleanor M. Putnam, age 86, of Milaca, formerly of Anoka, passed away Aug. 26, 2015. Arrangements by Strike Funeral Homes, (763)689-2070. strikefuneral.com
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Thomas “Tom” C. Wright, Sr.
Thomas C. Wright, Sr., age 74 of Ramsey went to be with his Lord and Savior on Aug. 25, 2015 surrounded by 50+ family and friends serenading him on his journey home.
Preceded in death by daughter, Shannon Hunt; brother, Jay Wright.
Survived by loving wife, Janice (Keillor); children, Thomas, Jr. (Debbie), Karla (Eric) Thomsen; son-in-law, Steven Hunt; grandchildren, LeiLani, Thomas, Michaela, Diana Wright, Cory (Mandy), Dustin (Brianna), Katie Thomsen, Nathaniel, Jordan, William, Lindsey Hunt; great-grandchildren, Maci and Brooke Thomsen; brothers, Brent (Joan) and Jerre (Cheryl) Wright.
Tom was the owner of Wright Tire Service and past president of the Anoka Chamber of Commerce. He was also the past president and on the board of directors for both Tire Industry Association and the North Central Tire Dealers Association, but his real love and passion was working with and mentoring young people in their walk of faith.
Funeral service was 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015 at Lord of Life Church, 14501 Nowthen Blvd. NW, Ramsey. Visitation Friday 5-8 p.m. at Trott Brook Gospel Hall, 17301 Nowthen Blvd. NW, Ramsey and one hour prior to the service at Lord of Life. Interment Trott Brook Cemetery, Ramsey.
GEARHART ANOKA 763-421-2020
www.gearhartanokachapel.com
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Earl J Karpe
Earl J. Karpe, Age 89, of Coon Rapids passed away on Friday August 28, 2015. Survived by wife, Sally; Son, Dale (Sherry), Daughter, Cynthia (Jay). Five grandchildren; Andrea Quenette (Scott); Gregory Karpe, Jordan Johnson (Ashley), Jared Johnson (Chelsia) Jessamyn Jenson (Nathan); Two great grand-children; Oliver and Madeline. Brother; Gene, Sister; Ruth Woehnker. And many nieces and nephews. Memorial service Sunday, September 13th, 2015, at 4:30 PM; Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses, 13751 Dolomite St. NW, Ramsey, MN 55303
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Russell Donald Blue
Russell D. Blue, age 81, formally of Anoka, MN passed away Sept. 16, 2015.
He was born in Iroquois, South Dakota to Arabella King Blue and George Blue. Russell married Edith Westlund of Anoka in 1954 and worked in construction first for Vernon Noon Construction and was then self-employed. Russell was very active at Elim Baptist Church in Anoka, MN.
Preceded in death by parents; one brother, Tom; and son Jack.
Survived by wife Edith; sons Donald (Renee), Daniel (Lisa), and Allan (Joleen); daughters Amanda, Susan, and Kate (Scott); 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
A private memorial service is planned.
White Funeral Home Apple Valley 952-432-2001
www.whitefuneralhomes.com
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Stephen F. Henderson
Stephen F. Henderson, age 61 of Monticello and formerly of Anoka, was born on March 14, 1954, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 21, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family.
Visitation Friday September 25, 2015 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Peterson-Grimsmo Chapel, 250 East Broadway, Monticello. Memorial Services Saturday September 26, 2015 at 11 am at Trinity Lutheran Church, 449 West Broadway, Monticello. Private interment.
We will forever remember Steve's smile, laughter, humor, and his love of life. Living on this earth was like heaven to him; "How can it get any better than this."
Those who knew Steve use to love to watch him eat. He immensely loved and appreciated food, and often shared his love by cooking delicious meals for all who were dear to him. One of the last times he enjoyed a meal, his fortune cookie read, "Soon life will become more interesting". He loved this message, and we believe his new life is a grand adventure filled with endless beauty and eternal joy.
Steve loved nature and the great outdoors, kayaking, motorcycling, snowboarding, working on old cars, and spending time with family and friends. Lastly, Steve was also a talented artist, but would never have said so himself.
Steve was preceded in death by his parents.
He was survived by wife, Julie (Carlson) Henderson; daughters, Kristin Henderson and Kelsey Henderson; brothers, Ken, Dave (Louann), Paul (Mary); sisters, Sue Tellgren (Mike) and Jenny Severson; sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins; uncle, James Henderson (Hildegard); aunt, Susie January and many dear friends.
The family of Steve Henderson would like to thank everyone for all their kind words, thoughts, and prayers throughout this difficult time.
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Frances “Fran” L. Carlson
Frances Carlson, age 91, of Anoka, born August 8, 1924 in Leeds, ND, passed away peacefully in her sleep October 4, 2015.
Preceded in death by parents, six siblings and son-in-law Stephen Henderson.
Survived by children, Cheryl (Tom) Quinn, Gail (James) Toohey, Julie Henderson, Richard Carlson; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews along with many loving friends.
Fran worked for City of Anoka from 1972 until her retirement in 1991. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Services at Zion Lutheran Church of Anoka on Friday, October 9, 2015. Visitation at 10 a.m., service at 11 a.m., with luncheon following. Private interment. Memorials preferred to donor’s choice.
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Kristi L. Sonsteby Kemper
Kristi Sonsteby Kemper, age 59, born in Anoka, MN on November 16, 1955 to Rosella B and Glenn M Sonsteby, died in Ontario, CA on Oct. 12, 2015, after an unexpected illness.
Kristi is preceded in death by niece, Linda Johnson; sister, Shirley McDonald; mother, Rosella B. Sonsteby and father, Glenn M Sonsteby. Survived by husband Christopher Kemper; brothers, Kenneth Nordstrom (June), Gerald Nordstrom (Judy), Eugene Nordstrom, LeRoy Nordstrom (Linda), Glenn Sonsteby (Jill) Steven Sonsteby; brother-in-law, Ron McDonald; sisters: Carol Johanson (John)and Judy Berry; her many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.
Our beautiful and beloved Kristi will forever be in our hearts! Private Service.
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Arvilla “Ardie” A. Hallaway
12/15/1947 – 10/24/2015
Ardie was born in Ashley, ND and moved with her family to Aberdeen, SD where she grew up.
She eventually moved to Minnesota where she met the love of her life and was married May 27, 1967.
She was a beloved daycare provider at her home in Coon Rapids for over 35 years, a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother. Along with her husband, they lead a very active social life golfing, bowling, camping, traveling, or just sitting by a fire at the end of the day with close friends. Ardie’s love of warm weather and white sandy beaches eventually drew them to retire on the gulf coast of Florida where she spent her last years. After a lengthy battle with a rare degenerative brain disease (PPA + CBGD), Ardie passed away with loved ones by her side.
Ardie is survived by her husband of 48 years, Gary; son Scott; daughter Kerrie Jo; granddaughters Miranda and Moorea; sisters Diane Cardin, Vivian Zane, Dolores Burgard and Sheila Tooker; as well as extended family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents William and Luella Sayler, sister Darnelda, brothers Donny and Stanley.
Ardie touched many lives and will remain in our hearts.
The family would like to thank Emerald Coast Hospice and Panama City Health and Rehabilitation Center for all their help and compassion. Without them, we could not have gotten through this difficult time.
Celebration of Life will be held 2 p.m., November 15, 2015 at the American Legion in Coon Rapids, MN.
Funeral service and burial held 10:30 a.m., November 21, 2015 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Canby, MN.
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Henry Hank Joseph Kloos
Henry “Hank” Joseph Kloos, age 89, of Anoka, passed away Oct. 28, 2015.
Arrangements by University of Minnesota Anatomy Bequest Program, (612)625-1111.
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Arnold “Arnie” Marotte
Arnold “Arnie” Marotte, 88, of Park Rapids, MN died Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at Diamond Willow Assisted Living, Park Rapids.
Memorial services will be 11 a.m., Thursday, November 12, 2015 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Park Rapids. Family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Inurnment will be 2 p.m., Friday, November 13, 2015 at Forest Hill Cemetery, Anoka. Arrangements were entrusted to the Olson-Schwartz Funeral Home, Bemidji.
Online guestbook at www.olsonschwartzfuneralhome.com.
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Carrol M. Strandlund
Carrol Marine Strandlund, age 78, of East Bethel, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 6, 2015.
Carrol was born September 7, 1937 in Grasslake Township to John and Henrietta Lucht. She and her husband Vern made their home on a farm in East Bethel, MN with their three sons. Carrol was a wonderful farm cook, devoted grandma, piano teacher, and church organist and choir director.
She is survived by her husband of nearly 60 years, Vern; sons, Steve Sr., Curt (Diane), and Mark; grandchildren, Kristin (Sean), Katie, Steve Jr. (Kayti), Kyle (Nikki), Kelli (Josh), Ashley, Allison, and Austin; great-grandchildren, Isabella, Easton, Madeline, and Hayden; sister, Viola Mae; nieces and nephews, and a multitude of friends. A special thank you to Kim Prescott for her special care.
She was preceded in death by parents, John and Henrietta Lucht, and brother, Elmer.
Funeral services 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 10th at Trinity Lutheran Church in St. Francis. Interment Oak Leaf Cemetery in East Bethel. Online condolences available at strikefuneral.com.
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Henry “Hank” Joseph Kloos
11/18/1925-10/28/2015
Hank, 89, passed away peacefully at his Anoka home after loving and living life to the fullest.Henry, son of John & Bertha (Marquardt) Kloos, born in St Leo, MN, attended Taunton and Minneota public schools, served in the US Navy, received his degree in 1950 from Univ of St Thomas, St Paul. Hank retired from Int'l Multifoods, Mpls as a Sr Acct Exec, serving the Green Bay, Upper Michigan, Milwaukee areas. He was a Crosier Apostolate; parishoner at the Church of St Stephen, Anoka; a St Thomas alumnus; past president of the GMR-Green Bay; a member Elks Lodge #1889, Harlingen, TX; Skaokatan Sportsman's Club, Ivanhoe, MN; American Legion #102, Anoka.
A Green Bay Packer shareholder, Hank was also an avid upland bird hunter, fisherman, and gardener.
Survivored by wife, Virginia Lange Ward; daughter and son-in-law Nancy (Gary) Pawlak; sister Kathy (Joseph) Kronabetter; five step children, ten step grandchildren, and close family and friends.
Preceded in death by parents, John & Bertha, step parents Max & Sophia Lange, brothers John & Jacob, sister Mayme (Leonard) Snyder, and step daughter Kallee Ward.
Commemorative mass & graveside service TBA.
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Mary Lou Harald
Mary Lou Harald, age 71 of Coon Rapids and Mesa, AZ, passed away Oct. 27, 2015.
Preceded in death by husbands, Ken Nelms, Darel “Gooch” Bombarger, and Roger Harald; parents, Elmer and Hazelle Peluf.
Survived by sisters, Dolores, Arlene, Sandra; brother, Terry; beloved dog Lulu; step children; nieces and nephews.
Mary Lou worked 25 years with the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office. She worked for 11 years at Aslesen’s Company and was their first woman buyer ever.
Memorial service Thursday, Nov. 12, at 4:30 p.m. at the Coon Rapids Civic Center.
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Roy P. Anderson
Roy P. Anderson, age 92, of East Bethel, passed away November 11, 2015.
Arrangements by Strike Funeral Homes, (763)444-5212. www.strikefuneral.com
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Andrea Marie Hennen
Andrea M. Hennen, age 45, of Ramsey passed away November 12, 2015.
She was a loving mother, daughter, sister and friend who will be greatly missed.
She was survived by her children, Paige and John Hennen; parents, Mike and Jean Bourgeois; brother, Michael Bourgeois and many other loving relatives and friends.
A Memorial service will be held Monday, November 23, 2015 at 7 p.m. with a visitation starting at 4 p.m. at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, 2005 Branch Ave., Anoka. In leiu of flowers memorials preferred.
Arrangements by Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, Anoka, 763-421-0220, www.thurston-lindberg.com
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William “Billy” N. Crawford
William N. “Billy” Crawford, age 38, of Chisago.
Preceded in death by father, Jerry, and step-father, Dan Hallin.
Survived by fiancee, Tara; children, Danielle, Olivia, Jerry, Dixie and Willow; mother, Rebecca (Ron) Crawford; sister, Carissa Jones; grandfather, Grady Crawford; many other family and friends.
Funeral service Saturday, 11 a.m., November 21, 2015, at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, 2005 Branch Ave., Anoka. Visitation 1 hour prior to service. 763-421-0220.
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Paul D. Larson
Paul D. Larson, 78, of Cave Creek, AZ and Savage, MN, passed away on Nov. 13, 2015.
He was born on May 21, 1937 to Carl and Elvira (Eckdall) Larson of Milaca, MN.
He is survived by loving wife Patricia; sons David (wife Ann), Donald (wife Shannon); daughters Diane (husband Jay Allen), Amy (husband Tom Frame); eight grandchildren; and sister Marie (husband Richard Moon).
He graduated from Milaca High School in 1955 and attended St. Cloud State College where he played football. Paul was an avid golfer and was involved in several pursuits ranging from dairy farmer near Milaca to Arabian Horse Show Stable Owner at Prior Lake. He loved traveling to Sweden, Norway, Hawaii, and Alaska.
Arrangements handled by Messinger Mortuary in AZ and Peterson-Johnson Funeral Home in Milaca.
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Bruce F. Gatten
Bruce F. Gatten of Spring Lake Park, born Sept. 10, 1971, passed away Aug. 17, 2015.
Private interment at Calvary Cemetery, Anoka, was held on Nov. 6, 2015.
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Scott Hauxhurst DeLong, Jr.
Scott Hauxhurst DeLong, Jr., 96, died peacefully Sunday morning, November 15, 2015 after a short period of declining health at his Sunrise Assisted Living home in Minnetonka, Mn.
He was the son of Scott H. DeLong, Sr. and Julia Amanda Holen DeLong of Anoka, Mn. He was born April 16, 1919 in Anoka where he grew up and graduated high school. He graduated from Macalester College in 1941 where he met his wife Margaret “Peg” Elaine Meyer DeLong. He joined his father and brother in the lumber business in Anoka where he spent most of his life, raising three children with wife Peg until her untimely accidental death in 1962. He was a lifetime member of the First Congregational Church in Anoka. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII and the Korean War where he attained the rank of lieutenant.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father; brother George Palmer DeLong and sisters Anne Lois Peterson, Marjorie Julia Smith and Cynthia May Blodgett; his first wife Margaret (1962); his second wife Mary Helen Cutter DeLong (1982); and his third wife Fern Johnston DeLong (2006).
He is survived by daughter Jacquelyn Joy Relaford of Kansas City, Mo.; son Scott H. DeLong III and his wife Pamela of Clearwater, Fl. and Minnetonka, Mn.; son Todd Meyer DeLong of San Francisco, Ca.; along with step-children from his marriage to Mary Helen: Mary Ellen “Acey” Stewart, Anne “Charlie” Mikkelsen, Andrew Cutter, Milo Cutter, Marc Cutter, Elizabeth “Liza” Cutter and Sarah Gustafson; brother Richard Peter DeLong; granddaughter Caroline Margaret DeLong; grandson Scott H. DeLong IV; and granddaughters Stephanie Bacoski and Julia Metzger; along with great-granddaughter Shaya Claire Gibbs and great-grandson Scott H. DeLong V; and 17 nieces and nephews and their families also survive him.
Scott was fond of fishing, golfing, bike riding and card games, and was active in the Anoka Kiwanis Chapter, the Anoka Masonic Lodge, and the Northwestern Lumbermens Association for many years.
A memorial service will be held at a later date in 2016 at the First Congregational Church in Anoka, followed by interment at Forest Hill Cemetery in Anoka.
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Marjorie Ruth Dorholt
Marjorie R. Dorholt (Pipenhagen), age 80 of Coon Rapids, went home to be with the Lord on November 20, 2015.
She loved family gatherings especially Christmas, was an avid gardener, enjoyed fishing and watching Twins baseball.
Preceded in death by her husband, John; parents, Roy and Natalie; and sisters, Mary Lou Leider and Joan Church.
Survived by children, John (Pam), Tim (Kim), Laurie (Doug) Olson, Julie (Bill) Anderson, Dan (Mary) and Charlie (Sandra); 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brothers, Mickey (Jackie) Pipenhagen and Tom (Mary Alice) Pipenhagen; and many other loving relatives and friends.
Funeral service Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 11 a.m. with a visitation one hour prior at Zion Lutheran Church, 1601 4th Ave., Anoka. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred.
Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, Anoka
763-421-0220, www.thurston-lindberg.com
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