Miscellaneous Anoka County, Minnesota Obituaries
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Josef Adamczyk Funeral services for Josef Adamczyk, 95, Anoka, took place Nov. 24 at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, Anoka. Rev. Marian Szajner officiated. Adamczyk died Nov. 19 at Mercy Hospital. He was born April 23, 1905 in Krakow, Poland. He was a retired assembly worker. He is survived by his sons, Wojciech, John and Stanley Adamczyk; daughters, Rose Koba, Mary Zaremba, and Helen Szubert; and many grandchildren and great--grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ewa. Interment was at Forest Hill Cemetery, Anoka. Arrangements were by Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home. Timothy J. Buckley Funeral services for Timothy J. Buckley, 56, Anoka, took place Nov. 24 at Anoka Wesleyan Church, Anoka. Rev. Doug Swarthout officiated. Buckley died Nov. 19 at Camilia Rose Convalescent Home in Coon Rapids. He was born May 12, 1944, to Joseph P. and Mary J. Buckley. He worked 21 years at Control Data and 15 years at Unisys. He is survived by his mother, Mary of Ramsey; brother, Patrick of Blaine; sister, Kathy (Bill) Wallace; and niece, April Wallace, all of Ramsey. Pallbearers were Pat Buckley, Bill Wallace, Eddie Paris, Rick Sherrett, Rick Sandstrom, Ken Stamness, and Lori Gangl. Interment was at St. Fridolin’s Cemetery, Champlin. Arrangements were by Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, Anoka. Idelle C. Carlson Funeral services for Idelle C. Carlson, 67, Spring Lake Park, took place Nov. 22 at Washburn-McReavy Seman Chapel, Coon Rapids. Rev. Bill Steinke officiated. Carlson died Nov. 18 in Spring Lake Park. She was born March 3, 1933, in Ray. She worked in production control/manufacturing. She is survived by husband, Robert; children, Timothy (Nancy), Susan (Bobby) Seaney, Robert II (Pam), and Clay (Jill); 12 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Wilma Fountain (Douglas), Cheri Appel (Mike); and nieces and nephews. Interment was private at Lord of Life Lutheran Church Columbarium, Ramsey. Arrangements were by Washburn-McReavy Seman Chapel. Harold Danielson Funeral services for Harold Vern Danielson, 74, Coon Rapids, took place Nov. 22 at Good Shepherd Evangelical Covenant Church. Rev. Michael Hayes officiated. Danielson died Nov. 17 in Fridley. He was born May 10, 1926 to Martinus and Irene Danielson. He was a central office technician. He is survived by his wife, Shirley; children, Janice (Gary) Zenzen, Judy Kruse, Debbie Vinje, Dennis (Jane), and Tim (Alison); 13 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brothers, Robert and Doug; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Interment was at Morningside Memorial Gardens, Coon Rapids. Arrangements were by Gearhart Coon Rapids Chapel. Marjorie Ann Dirks Funeral services for Marjorie Ann Dirks, 56, Anoka, took place Nov. 25 at Zion Lutheran Church, Anoka. Rev. Timothy Johnson officiated. Dirks died Nov. 20 at her home. She was born Feb. 7, 1944 in Oak Park, Ill., to Karl W. Jensen and Rosalie M. Remund. She was employed by Anoka-Hennepin School District 11. She is survived by her husband, Arnold; daughter, Jennifer; parents, Karl and Rosalie Jensen; brother, Joel Jensen of Arizona; sister, Nancy Flock of Colorado; many nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. Pallbearers were Dean Oslund, Gary Dirks, Lanny Rost, Verlyn Wenndt, and DuWaine Bristin. Arrangements were by Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, Anoka. William Frybarger Funeral services for William K. Frybarger, 62, Anoka, took place Nov. 28 at Peace Lutheran Church, Robbinsdale. Rev. Carleton E. Zahn officiated. Frybarger died Nov. 21 at his home. He was born Aug. 16, 1938 in Bradley, S.D., to William E. and Ina E. (Stevens) Frybarger. He worked for Graco, Inc. He is survived by his children, Tony and wife Adriene of San Diego, Calif., Lois Frybarger of Minneapolis; brothers, Jimmie and wife Arlys of Los Alamos, N.M., Richard and wife Charlene of Lead, S.D.; sisters, Beth Wegehaupt and husband Fred of Sioux Falls, S.D., JoAnn Collins and husband Dawn of Magnolia Springs, Ala.; and other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Ina. Pallbearers were Dwayne Prokosch, Dwayne Houk, Darrell Proethel, Jim Holm, Keith Erieau and Adrienne Frybarger. Interment was at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens, Crystal. Arrangements were by Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, Anoka. Gordon Gargano Funeral services for Gordon “Jim” Gargano, 57, Anoka, took place Nov. 20 at the Immaculate Conception Church, Hibbing. Rev. Clem Gustin officiated. Gargano died Nov. 16 at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital. He was born Oct. 13, 1943 in Hibbing, to Gordon and Ann Gargano. He was employed for 33 years as an information systems manager at Gresen Hydraulics Company. He is survived by his wife, Frances, of Anoka; daughter, Cheryl, of Shakopee; son, Anthony (Trisha), of Savage; mother, Ann (Gordon) Gargano; sister, Gloria (John) Sporer, of Hibbing; grandson, Christopher Gargano of Hibbing; and nieces and nephews. Interment was at Maple Hill Cemetery. Arrangements were by Dougherty Funeral Home, Hibbing. Lola M. Herrboldt Funeral services for Lola M. Herrboldt, 77, Anoka, took place Nov. 28 at Zion Lutheran Church, Anoka. Rev. Liane Rock officiated. Herrboldt died Nov. 24 at Twin Rivers Care Center, Anoka. She was born Oct. 3, 1923 in Minneapolis to Joseph C. and Eva (Dahm) Marsolais. She was a retired school cook and a 1941 graduate of Anoka High School. She is survived by her husband, Raymond; sons, Larry (Rita Whelan) Herrboldt of Delano, Chet (Karen) Herrboldt of Coon Rapids, Leroy (Lori) Herrboldt of Elk River; daughters, Judy (Corwin) Kronenberg of Bloomington, Donna (David) Augustson of Eagan, Dolores (Bill) Ruckel of Andover; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Eva Marsolais; son, Raymond, Jr.; and sister, Joanne. Pallbearers were Matthew, and Jerrod Augustson, Michael, Mark and Leah Herrboldt, and Becky and Willie Ruckel. Interment was at Champlin Cemetery, Champlin. Arrangements were by Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, Anoka. Willard B. Maki Funeral services for Willard B. Maki, 65, Andover, took place Nov. 27 at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church, Anoka. Rev. Bill Deziel officiated. Maki died Nov. 23 at his home. He was born Oct. 30, 1935 in Hibbing to Arvo O. Maki and Bertha A. Kaminen. He was an industrial arts teacher at Spring Lake Park schools for 32 years. He is survived by his wife, Doreen; children, Bryan (James), Bradley (Donna), Shawn (Jennifer), Rodney and Karen Maki; eight grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and infant daughter, Michelle. Pallbearers were Bryan, Bradley, Shawn, Rodney and Karen Maki. Interment was at Calvary Cemetery, Anoka. Arrangements were by Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, Anoka. Myrtle Arlene Palm Funeral services for Myrtle Arlene Palm, 74, Anoka, took place Nov. 25 at Zion Lutheran Church, Anoka. Rev. Liane Rock officiated. Palm died Nov. 20 in Anoka. She was born Sept. 12, 1926 to Albert and Selma Brekke. She was a clerical supervisor. She is survived by her husband, Calvin; sons, Stephen and Richard (Rochelle); daughter, Debra (Alan) Gustafson; grandchildren, Lynette, Jeffrey, Andrew, Hannah and Lydia; brother, Stanley; sisters, Bernice and Eleanor; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Selma Brekke; brother, Lester; and sister, Ione. Interment was at Morningside Memorial Gardens, Coon Rapids. Arrangements were by Gearhart Anoka Funeral Chapel. Harold O. Peterson Funeral services for Harold O. Peterson, 72, Ham Lake, took place Nov. 28 at Glen Cary Lutheran Church, Ham Lake. Rev. Jeff Jacobus officiated. Peterson died Nov. 22 at his home. He was born April 25, 1928 in Anoka to Carl Peterson and Esther Pedersen. He was a foundry worker. He is survived by his wife, Shirley; children, Alan and wife Janice, Bonnie Simco and husband John, Beverly Peterson; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brothers, Arnie, Roy and Norman; sisters, Millie Rand, Adeline Hamm and Lori Phillips; and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his brother, Alvin; and grandson, Michael. Arrangements were by Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, Anoka. Leora M. Pilkington Funeral services for Leora M. Pilkington (aunt Margie), 86, Anoka, took place Nov. 24 at Trinity Episcopal Church, Anoka. Rev. Edward L. Barnett officiated. Pilkington died Nov. 20 at Mercy Hospital. She was born on April 18, 1914, in Wadena to Jasper C. and Leora M. (Young) Wells. She worked as a phone operator at Federal Cartridge. She is survived as an aunt, great-aunt, and a great-great-aunt. Interment was at Oakwood Cemetery, Anoka. Arrangements were by Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, Anoka. Catherine D. Pool Funeral services for Catherine D. Pool, 43, Coon Rapids, took place Nov. 21 at Washburn-McReavy Seman Chapel, Coon Rapids. Rev. Thomas W. Wilson officiated. Pool died Nov. 18 in Minneapolis. She was born Jan. 22, 1957 in Minneapolis. She is survived by her husband, Brian; children, Elyse (Mike), Anthony, Ashley, Fallon, Paige; grandson, Tyler; father, John Buckley; sister, Terri (Craig); brothers, Rick (Patty) and Tom (Janet); other nieces, nephews, and relatives; and friends. Interment was private. Arrangements were by Washburn-McReavy Seman Chapel. Lester B. Russell Funeral services for Lester B. Russell, 80, Ramsey, took place Nov. 27 at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, Anoka. Rev. Jerry Smith officiated. Russell died Nov. 21 at Vencor Hospital, Golden Valley. He was born on March 13, 1920 in Newport, R.I., to Edgar and Irma (Sargent) Russell. He was retired form the U.S. Navy after 25 years. He is survived by his wife, Carole; sons, Peter (Bev) Russell of Plymouth, David Russell of Ogilvie; daughter, Susan (Bill) Stevenson of Ramsey; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; niece, Ann Silveira of North Carolina; nephew, Mike Russell of Ohio; other nieces and nephews; and friends, Ron and Karen Ross of Ramsey. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Irma Russell; and brother, Edgar Russell, Jr. Pallbearers were Bill and Jeff Stevenson, Mike, Shannon and Chad Russell, and Ron Ross. Interment was at Champlin Cemetery, Champlin. Arrangements were by Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home. Hugh Schoephoerster Private services for Hugh D. Schoephoerster, 67, Andover, are pending. Schoephoerster died Nov. 17. He was a curriculum developer in Anoka-Hennepin School District 11, children’s textbook author and art collector. He is survived by his sister, Janice Rognlie, of Rapid City, S.D.; son, Paul (Lisa), of Fayette, Mo., Ned (Sally) of Circle Pines; daughter, Kristin Schoephoerster and husband David West; and grandchildren, Kirby, Jack, Samuel, Carl, Oliver and Margaret. Arrangements are by the Cremation Society of Minnesota. James S. Fransen Funeral services for James Steven Fransen, 55, Coon Rapids, took place Oct. 30 at Epiphany Catholic Church, Coon Rapids. Rev. Bernard Reiser officiated. Fransen died Oct. 27 in Minneapolis. He was born Dec. 31, 1944 in Montevideo to William and Arlene Fransen. He was self-employed. He is survived by his daughter, Megan and husband Eric Becker; son, Andrew and fiancee Kathy Lester; granddaughters, Kristi, Ashley and Kaylee; sisters, Marilyn, Linda and Connie; and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille. Pallbearers were Scott Peterson, John and Curly Dammermann, Doug Holcombe, Ernie Pittel and Neil Astby. Interment was at Epiphany Catholic Cemetery, Coon Rapids. Arrangements were by Gearhart Anoka Funeral Chapel. James Alan Kane Funeral services for James Alan Kane, 70, Osseo, took place Nov. 1 at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Kane died Oct. 27 at Bethesda Lutheran Hospital. He was born Feb. 8, 1930 in Minneapolis to Miles L. Kane and Lillian Jean Smith. He was a regional sales manager for Eaton Corp. and served in the U.S. Air Force from 1951-55. He is survived by his wife, Betty; son, Mickey (Karen); daughters, Kim Spence and Kelly Lysne (Jeff); former daughters-in-law, Deb and Connie Kane; former son-in-law, Mike Spence; grandchildren, Carrie, Bradley, Christopher, Jonathon and Jack Kane, Tyler and Jenna Lysne; step-grandson, Mike; great-grandson, Devon Kane; sister, Gael Ross (Vernon); aunt, Lucille Kane; and niece, Terri Lu Kane. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Patrick Kane. Pallbearers were Mike Kane, Mike Spence, and Richard, Mike, Al and Pat Hatten. Interment was at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Arrangements were by Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, Anoka. Mary Ann Paquette Funeral services for Mary Ann Paquette, 73, Coon Rapids, took place Oct. 30 at Church of the Epiphany, Coon Rapids. Rev. Bernard A. Reiser officiated. Paquette died Oct. 26 in New Brighton. She was born Oct. 4, 1927 in Cedar Lake Township. She was a bookkeeper. She is survived by her children, Joe (Sue) and Mary K. Wechter (Jeff); grandchildren, Rachel and James Paquette, Neil Javener and Jennifer Wechter; two sisters; five brothers; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Romeo. Interment was at St. Lawrence Catholic Cemetery, Faribault. Arrangements were by Washburn-McReavy Seman Chapel, Coon Rapids. Dale V. Scott Funeral services for Dale V. “Scotty” Scott, 75, Andover, took place Oct. 20 at Thurston-Lindberg Chapel, Anoka. Rev. Liane Rock officiated. Scott died Oct. 28 at Mercy Hospital. He was born Dec. 10, 1924 in Anoka to Edwin T. and Myrtle M. (Baker) Scott. He was a retired salesman for Main Motors of Anoka. He is survived by his wife, Alva; sons, Bruce (Susan) Scott of Golden Valley, Barry (Vickie) Scott of Omro, Wis.; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brothers, Allan (Eileen) Scott of Sargeant; sister, Donna Irwin of Anoka; and nieces and nephews. Arrangements were by Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home. Doris Taylor Funeral services for Doris Taylor, 76, Mounds View, took place Oct. 31 at New Brighton United Church of Christ. Rev. John Buttrey officiated., Taylor died Oct. 27 in Coon Rapids. She was born Dec. 11, 1923 in Fort Dodge, Iowa. She was a secretary/bookkeeper. She is survived by her children, Cathy (Gary) McCready, Thomas Taylor, Terri Taylor; grandchildren, Patrick (Diana) McCready, Dr. Kay McCready, Robert (Katy) McCready, Tamara (Jeff) Sell, Loveal Sillers, Jr.; great-grandchildren, Alannah, Ryan, Owen McCready, and Tyler Sell; brothers and sisters, Thad (Joanne) Walters, Mary Englund (Dick Gripp), Nathan Walters (Carol), Steven Walters (Carol); and sister-in-law, Helen Walters. She was preceded in death by Patrick Taylor; and brother, Guy Walters. Pallbearers were Ole and Joe Walters, Patrick, Rob and Mary Kay McCready, and Rick Englund. Honorary pallbearers were Tamara Sell and Loveal Sillers, Jr. Interment was at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Arrangements were by Washburn-McReavy Seman Chapel, Coon Rapids. Mark L. Woytasek Funeral services for Mark L. Woytasek, 27, Blaine, took place Oct. 28 at Washburn-McReavy Seman Chapel, Coon Rapids. Rev. Don Gullickson officiated. Woytasek died Oct. 24 in Blaine. He was born July 31, 1971 in Minneapolis and was in roofing construction. He is survived by his special friend, Alicia Weeden; parents, Fred and Sandy; sister, Christy (Joe Sheridan); brother, Michael; grandparents, Walter and Katherine Woytasek, Delores Barchinski; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Pallbearers were Chris and Ryan Arneson, Joe Sheridan, Drew Gutz, Nik Hildreth and J.R. Ward. Interment was private. Arrangements were by Washburn-McReavy Seman Funeral Chapel. Fern Cabral Funeral services for Fern Bagne Cabral, 83, St. Francis, took place Nov. 17 at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Princeton. Bishop Paul Tross officiated. Cabral died Nov. 14 at Cambridge Medical Center. She was born Aug. 8, 1917 in Kaysville, Utah, to Franklin and Clara Colemere. She is survived by her daughter, Yvonne and husband James McCabe of St. Francis; grandchildren, Kathryn and husband Douglas Schuldt of Cambridge, James T. and wife Nancy McCabe of Oak Grove, Deborah and husband Randy Heath, of Syracuse, Utah; 10 great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Donald Flint, Jerome Bagne and Henry Cabral; and brothers, Sheldon and Ferren. Pallbearers were Ed Haggen, James T. and Jim McCabe, Jim Nielsen, Douglas and Elijah Schuldt, and Denny VanCampen. Honorary pallbearers were Austin, Jesse and Jordan Gardiner and Clinton Schuldt. Interment was at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens, Crystal. Arrangements by Cambridge Funeral Home, Strike Chapel. Franklin D. Douglas Funeral services for Franklin D. Douglas, 66, Circle Pines, took place Nov. 4 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Rev. Ken Harste officiated. Franklin died Oct. 31 at Unity Hospital. He was born Sept. 3, 1934 to John and Bernice Douglas. He was a carpenter. He is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Carol and Joe Hill, Rose and Bruce Christensen, Roxanne and Dave Tueffel, Cheryl and Ty Koty, Sally and Dave Rowe, Lisa and Don Tetens, and Kim Douglas; and sons and daughters-in-law, James and Tracy Douglas and Tim and Cindy Douglas. He was preceded in death by his grandchildren, Dana Jo Hill and William Jesse Teuffel. Interment was at Morningside Memorial Gardens, Coon Rapids. Arrangements were by Gearhart Funeral Chapel, Coon Rapids. Beverly G. Eden Funeral services for Beverly G. Eden, 68, Coon Rapids, took place Nov. 17 at Zion Lutheran Church, Anoka. Rev. Liane Rock officiated. Eden died Nov. 14 at her home. She was born Nov. 23, 1931 in Minneapolis to Hjalmer Burgquist and Geneva M. Beckman. She was a secretary in Anoka-Hennepin School District 11. She is survived by her husband, Frank; children, Brian and wife Delrae, Pam Bahr and husband Ron; grandchildren, Marissa and Connor Eden, Robert Brandanger; great-grandson, Austin Brandanger; sisters, Sandra Wirz and Marilyn Vierzba; nieces and nephews, Chris Wirz, Lisa Boje, Ryan and Broc Vierzba; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her infant son, Scott. Pallbearers were Mike Motschenbacher, Joe Blowers, Rodney McArdle, Robert Brandanger, and Ryan and Broc Vierzba. Interment was at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Arrangements were by Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, Anoka. Florence D. Feyo Funeral services for Florence D. Feyo, 80, Isle, took place Nov. 20 at Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapel. Rev. John Kutek officiated. Feyo died Nov. 16 in Anoka. She was born Dec. 9, 1919 in Minneapolis and was a retired assembler at Honeywell. She is survived by her husband, John; son, Jack Feyo (Jan); grandchildren, John E. (Colleen), Connie A. Bergerson (Brad), Kenneth T.; great-grandchildren, Andrew J. Feyo and Olivia A. Bergerson; and nieces and nephew, Kathleen, Mary and Danny Dudon. Interment was private. Arrangements were by Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapel. Margaret L. Fremont Funeral services for Margaret L. “Peg” Fremont, 88, Coon Rapids, took place Nov. 14 at Mary Immaculate Catholic Church, Coleraine. Fremont died Nov. 9 at Camilia Rose Convalescent Center, Coon Rapids. She was born May 13, 1912 in Coleraine to Samuel and Anna (Endress) Adrian. She was active in the Coon Rapids Super Seniors Club. She is survived by her son, Patrick “Pat” (Heather) Fremont of Coon Rapids; daughter, Margaret “Peggy” (Dennis) James of Hibbing; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and brother-in-law, John Warner of Grand Rapids. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Anna Adrian; husband, Stan; and sisters, Marie Adrian, Carol Warner, Loretta Scipioni, and Agres Casio. Interment was at Lakeview Cemetery, Coleraine. Arrangements were by Peterson Funeral Chapel, Coleraine. Fern Hemgren Funeral services for Fern Elizabeth Hemgren, 83, Elk River, formerly of Anoka, took place Nov. 17 at Dare’s Funeral Home, Elk River. Hemgren died Nov. 15 at Guardian Angels Nursing Home, Elk River. She was born Aug. 3, 1917 in Staples to Charles Trieweiler and Lydia Shannon. She was a retired nurse’s aid and foster mother for children with disabilities. She is survived by her husband, Herman, of Elk River; sons, Charles (Jane Ann) of Zimmerman, Walter (Dee), of Cambridge; daughter, Joyce (Virgil) Van Camp of Austin; foster sons, George Cornwell of Elk River, and Chuck (Helen) Shilleto; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and sisters, Minnie Olson of Kentucky and Evelyn Olson of North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Anne Cherry; and brothers-in-law, Tony Cherry, Walter Olson and Leif Olson. Pallbearers were Scott, David, Chad and Dustin Hemgren, Mary Koontz and Mark and Laurie Van Camp. Interment was at Lakeview Cemetery, Nowthen. Arrangements were by Dare’s Funeral Service. Steven R. Hoggatt Funeral services for Steven R. Hoggatt, 52, Fridley, took place Nov. 17 at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Chapel, Anoka. Rev. Leigh Harrison officiated. Hoggatt died Nov. 15 at North Memorial Medical Center. He was born March 15, 1948 in Minneapolis to Lee and Leona M. Renslow Hoggatt. He was a metal pourer/molder in a foundry. He is survived by his father, Lee Hoggatt of Wisconsin; sisters, Carol Westphal and husband John of Coon Rapids, Delores Mahn and husband Louis of Oregon, Kathleen Zimhoff and husband Vince of Wisconsin; brothers, Lee “Sonny” Hoggatt and Frank Hoggatt; cousins, Janice Nelson and husband David; many nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Leona Hoggatt. Interment was at Lakeside Cemetery, Cumberland, Wis. Arrangements were by Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home. Karen Lanerd Funeral services for Karen Lanerd, 59, Coon Rapids, took place Nov. 17 at Washburn-McReavy Seman Chapel, Coon Rapids. Rev. Paul Grothe officiated. Lanerd died Nov. 14 in Coon Rapids. She was born July 8, 1941 in Minneapolis. She is survived by her husband, Jim; daughter, Tammy and fiance Marty; sons, Joe, Jim and wife Teri; seven grandchildren; one great-grandson; sisters, Joyce Helton, Bev Brown, Barb Gilderhus; and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nick and Florence Peltier; and brothers, Jerry and Bob Ecklund. Pallbearers were Lynn Hondo, Larry Lanerd, Randy and Ron Iverson, Dave Gilderhus and Scott Ryan. Interment was at Morningside Memorial Gardens, Coon Rapids. Arrangements were by Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapel. Darleen J. Martig Funeral services for Darleen J. Martig, 75, Anoka, took place Nov. 14 at Washburn-McReavy Seman Chapel, Coon Rapids. Rev. Paul Grothe officiated. Martig died Nov. 10 in Anoka. She was born May 11, 1925 in Slayton. She was an Amway distributor. She is survived by her husband, Merril; sons, Brian (Marcie), Gary (Kathy), Glenn (Molly); grandchildren, Joshua and Daniel; sisters, Yvonne, Laura, Myrlene, Marion Ann; numerous nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. Interment was private. Arrangements were by Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapel. Michael McCoy Funeral services for Michael McCoy, 73, East Bethel, took place Nov. 17 at Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapel, Coon Rapids. Rev. Lee Krautkremer officiated. McCoy died Nov. 13 in Coon Rapids. He was born March 1, 1927 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, and was retired from 3M as an engineer after 28 years. He is survived by his wife, Shirlee; daughters, Julie Fitzgerald (John), Kelly Berg (Loren); grandchildren, Kacie and Cameron Berg, and Erin Nicole Fitzgerald; and four brothers. Interment was private. Arrangements were by Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapel. Tarryn McGhee Funeral services for Tarryn McGhee, 7, Andover, took place Nov. 17 at Old Apostolic Catholic Church, Minnetonka. Rev. Gordon Rosenlund officiated. McGhee died Nov. 14 in Minneapolis. She was born July 26, 1993 in Coon Rapids. She is survived by her parents, Travis and Shandra; sister, Kiah; grandparents, Randy and Carole Guffey, Janice (Kelly) McGhee-Fetzer; aunts, Carline Guffey and Leilani (Chad) Fischer; uncles, Nathan McGhee, Brendan Guffey and Ryan Fetzer; great-grandparents, Darold and Grace LaBrant, Faith Aarestad, Marvin and Lil Guffey, Julia (Elijah) McGhee; great-great grandma, Ione DeVore; and many relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Robert McGhee; and great-grandfather, Clarence Aarestad. Pallbearers were Brendan Guffey, Nathan McGhee, Chad Fischer and David Davis. Interment was at Champlin Cemetery. Arrangements were by Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapel, Coon Rapids. Rose Mary Palmer Funeral services for Rose Mary Palmer, 80, Coon Rapids, took place Nov. 15 at Epiphany Catholic Church, Coon Rapids. Rev. Bernard Reiser officiated. Palmer died Nov. 12 in Roseville. She was born Feb. 15, 1920 in St. Paul. She is survived by her husband, Bob; children, Robert Jr., Mark (Kaia), Janet Kinney (Jim), Richard (Cindy); four grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Mary. Pallbearers were Mark, Richard, Robert Jr., and Craig Palmer, Jim Kinney and Jeff Scott. Interment was at Epiphany Cemetery. Arrangements were by Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapel, Coon Rapids. Stella Skinnemoen Memorial services for Stella E. Skinnemoen (Cariveau), 85, Blaine, took place Nov. 16 at Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapel, Coon Rapids. Rev. John Soneson officiated. Skinnemoen died Nov. 11 in Coon Rapids. She was born July 8, 1915 in St. Hilaire and was retired from beauty supply retail sales. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Dean and Jan Cariveau, Don Cariveau, Diane and Arthur Matuska; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Irene Ness; and nephew, Gary (Glennis) Hofstad. Interment was at St. Hilaire Community Cemetery. Arrangements were by Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapel. Diane M. Williamson Funeral services for Diane M. Williamson, 61, Anoka, will take place tomorrow (Saturday, Nov. 25), 11 a.m, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Anoka. Williamson died at Mercy Hospital Nov. 19. She was born in Anoka on Oct. 12, 1939 to Floyd A. and Virginia Moore Bellows. She is survived by her husband, Allen; children, Anita (Randy) Estacion, Steven (Barb) Ashley, Kim (Dave) Hildebrandt, all of Florida, Cinde (Tony Oakland) of Deephaven,Walter Ashley of St. Paul, David (Beth) Dickson of South Dakota; 10 grandchildren; a great-grandson; mother, Virginia Bellows of Anoka; sisters, Elaine (Bud) Scott of Anoka, Jaqie (John) Malinak of Vadnais Heights, Vicki (Norm) Orr of Coon Rapids; brothers, Don (Jan) Bellows of Crown, Kevin (Patti) Bellows of Anoka; many nieces and nephews; and other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Floyd Bellows. Interment was at Champlin Cemetery. Arrangements were by Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, Anoka. Willis Wyatt Funeral services for Willis Wyatt, 81, Blaine, took place Nov. 21 at Abiding Saviour Lutheran Church, Mounds View. Rev. Lisa Richardson officiated. Wyatt died Nov. 17 in Blaine. He was born Dec. 9, 1918 in Bethel and was self-employed. He is survived by his wife, Minnie; children, Roger (Ingrid), Clyde (Andrea); grandchildren, Tom (Chanttel), Gia (Skip), Jamie, Erik; great-grandchildren, Brienna, Trevor, Kyle, Bradley; sister, Mary Hershaw; and brothers, Erle (Margaret), Archie (JoAnne) and Gordy (Betty). Interment was private at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Arrangements were by Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapel, Coon Rapids. Beverly A. Brew Funeral services for Beverly A. Brew, 41, Anoka, took place Nov. 3 at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Chapel, Anoka. Rev. Kenneth A. Rice officiated. Brew died Nov. 1 at Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis. She was born Dec. 26, 1958 in Pittsburgh, Pa., to John W. and Glenna I. (Baker) Hayden. She was an accountant at a temporary service. She is survived by her husband, Pat; daughter, Deborah Brew; father, John Hayden and wife Carole; mother, Glenna Baker; grandmother, Sarah Hayden; sister, Vicky Bartholomew; brother, John T, Hayden and wife Carol; and many other relatives and friends. Pallbearers were Gill Becker, Rocky Denno, and Bob and John Hayden. Interment was at Forest Hill Cemetery, Anoka. Arrangements were by Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Chapel. Douglas D. Franklin Funeral services for Douglas D. Franklin, 66, Circle Pines, took place Nov. 4 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Rev. Ken Harste officiated. Franklin died Nov. 1 at Unity Hospital. He was born Sept. 3, 1934 to John and Bernice Gamble. He was a carpenter. He is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Carol and Joe Hill, Rose and Bruce Christensen, Roxanne and Dave Tueffel, Cheryl and Ty Koty, Sally and Dave Rowe, Lisa and Don Tetens, and Kim Douglas; and sons and daughters-in-law, James and Tracy Franklin and Tim and Cindy Franklin. He was preceded in death by his grandchildren, Dana Jo Hill and William Jesse Teuffel. Interment was at Morningside Memorial Gardens, Coon Rapids. Arrangements were by Gearhart Funeral Chapel, Coon Rapids. Roger M. Ghinter Funeral services for Roger Matthew Ghinter, 53, Cedar, took place Nov. 9 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church. Rev. Tessa Moon Leiseth officiated. Ghinter died Nov. 4 at his home. He was born April 4, 1947 in Little Falls to Frank I. Ghinter and Maureen E. Mulhern. He was a roofer. He is survived by his wife, Fay; sons, Michael and wife Robin, Joe; daughters, Suzan Gehrke and husband Ken, Jennifer Lundberg and husband Jeff; grandchildren, Joseph Bauer, Nicholas Gehrke and Mariah Lundberg; mother, Maureen Lee; father, Frank Ghinter and stepmother Elizabeth Anne Ghinter; brothers, Jeffrey and Bradley Ghinter; sisters, Kathleen Warren and Tammy Strempke; and many other relatives and friends. Pallbearers were Michael, Joel and Bradley Ghinter, Ottsmore Stroeing, Michael Stevens and Jeffrey Lundberg. Interment was at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church Cemetery. Arrangements were by Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, Anoka. Orma Martha Grefe Funeral services for Orma Martha Grefe, 92, Anoka, took place Nov. 6 at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church. Rev. Dennis Heiden officiated. Grefe died in Anoka. She was born Feb. 23, 1903 to Harvey and Louise Snell. She was a retired teacher. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Sutterer; son, Richard Grefer; grandchildren, Cynthia Cassady, Debra Soden, Robert and Kevin Sutterer, James Grefe and Katie Pendergast; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William. Interment was at Morningside Memorial Gardens, Coon Rapids. Arrangements were by Gearhart Funeral Chapel, Anoka. Robert Lommen Funeral services for Robert Lommen, 90, Coon Rapids, took place Nov. 6 at Zion Lutheran Church, Anoka. Rev. Norman Berg officiated. Lommen died Nov. 4 in Anoka. He was born Aug. 27, 1910 in Lanesboro and was a retired electrical engineer with Honeywell. He also served for many years on the Coon Rapids Planning Commission and then the Coon Rapids Zoning Board of Adjustment. He is survived by his wife, Norma; children, Paul Lommen and wife Christine Emanuel, June VanDusen and husband Granville, and Sandra Lommen and husband Leo Smith; six grandchildren; brother, Judge Paul A. Lommen and wife Marguerite; sister, Helen Lommen; nieces, Margaret Lommen and Kathryn Johnson; and friends. Interment was private. Arrangements were by Washburn-McReavy Seman Chapel, Coon Rapids. Howard A. Schreifels Funeral services for Howard A. “Howie” Schreifels, 63, Coon Rapids, took place Nov. 6 at Church of the Epiphany, Coon Rapids. Rev. Bernard A. Reiser officiated. Schreifels died Nov. 3 in Coon Rapids. He was born June 27, 1937 in Richmond, and was in the furniture repair business. He is survived by his wife, Pat; sons, Brad and Todd; brothers and sisters, Celesta Denne, Cyril Schreifels and wife Valeria, Ellen Primus, Esther Steinemann and husband Henry, Delphine Gieske and husband Robert, Alice Moening and husband Jack, Iris Hiltner and husband Jerry; sisters-in-law, Fran and Lorraine Schreifels; and many nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Greg and Soren Koetter, Dale Schreifels, Robert Primus, Bruce Hiltner, Danny Moening, Rusty Gieske and Deborah Olmschenk. Interment was at Epiphany Cemetery, Coon Rapids. Arrangements were by Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapel, Coon Rapids. Dwight Whitlow Visitation for Dwight Whitlow, 90, Blaine, took place Nov. 7 at Washburn-McReavy Seman Chapel Coon Rapids. Whitlow died Nov. 2 in New Brighton. He was born July 24, 1910 in Indiola, Iowa, and was farmer. He is survived by his wife, Lorraine; children, Steve (Becky). Mark (Debbie), Paul, Brenda McDonald (Terry); grandchildren, Jennifer, Crystal, September, Katrina, Anthony and Jon; brothers, Raymond and Frank; and sisters, Marguarete, Marjorie and Maxine. Interment was at Riverside Cemetery, Blue Earth. Arrangements were by Washburn-McReavy Seman Chapel. |