Miscellaneous Anoka County, Minnesota Obituaries
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Richard Bonneville Funeral services for Richard A. Bonneville, 70, of Champlin, took place June 14 at Zion Lutheran Church, Anoka. Rev. Timothy Strommen officiated. Bonneville died June 9 at Mercy Hospital. He was born Jan. 29, 1930 in Minneapolis to Arthur J. and Lillian M. (Anderson) Bonneville. He was a retired sales representative for National Fire Safety Council and a veteran of the Korean War. He is survived by his wife, Cathy; son, Brian (Sheree) Bonneville of Crystal; daughters, Lori (Jeff) Good of Maple Grove, Nicole (Nick) Nye of Plymouth; two grandchildren; brother, David (Judy) Bonneville of Stillwater; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Bruce; and parents, Arthur and Lillian Bonneville. Interment was at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens, Crystal. Arrangements were by Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, Anoka. Kevin J. Boyer Funeral services for Kevin J. Boyer, 35, of Malmo, took place June 12 at Gearhart Anoka Chapel. Rev. Jeff Jacobus officiated. Boyer died June 8. He was born Dec. 5, 1964 in St. Louis Park to Douglas Boyer and Janet Neumann. He was a self-employed carpenter. He is survived by his fiance, Gloria; parents, Jan and Doug Boyer; brother, Scott; sister, Melanie; nieces, Nicole, Kylee, Destiny; nephew, Dougie; grandmothers, Ida Grabowski, Irene Little; and many other relatives and friends. Pallbearers were Ralph, Scott and Bruce Boyer, Bob Neumann, Norman Westerlund, and Shane Pasche. Honorary pallbearer was Jon Bentley. Interment was at Lakeside Cemetery, Malmo. Arrangements were by Gearhart Anoka Chapel. Kathy Hide Burton Funeral services for Kathy Hide Burton, 33, of St. Francis, took place June 12 at Trinity Lutheran Church. Rev. J.R. Baumgarn officiated. Burton died in an automobile accident. She was born May 10, 1967 in St. Paul to James Maag and Hideko Kamiyama. She was a dental assistant. She is survived by her husband, Branden; daughter, Jaclyn and son, Joshua; mother, Hideko Kamiyama; father, Janes Maag; sister, Tammy (Jim) Conner; mother-in-law, June (David) Anderson; father-in-law, Tom (Linda) Burton; brother-in-law, Vincent (Kelly) Burton; sister-in-law, Micelle (Bob) Johnson; and best friend, Cindy Ross. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Raymond E. Maag; and niece, Bobby Jo Johnson. Interment was at Lakeview Cemetery, Burns Township. Arrangements were by Gearhart Anoka Funeral Chapel. Katie Cichon Funeral services for Katie Cichon, 75, of Ramsey, took place June 15 at Friendship Baptist Church, Coon Rapids. Rev. Eric Quick officiated. Cichon died June 11 at her residence. She was born Jan. 15, 1925 in Virginia to Kelly Burkhart and Lottie Brock. She is survived by her husband, Alvin; daughter, Jerry Johnson; grandchildren, Troy (Tracy) Lattimer, Wendy Lattimer, Melissa Lattimer, Randy Johnson, Vance Johnson; great-grandchildren, Jessica, Amanda, and Matthew Lattimer, Amber Lattimer, Justin and Crystal Schneider, John and Donna Johnson; and sisters, Lottie Horton and Wanda Lee Yeary. She was preceded in death by her son, Harvey Johnson; brothers, Jimmy and Junior Burkhart; and sisters, Emily Burkhart, Nancy Baily and Bertie Barker. Pallbearers were Troy Lattimer, Vance, Wayne, and Randy Johnson, and Doug Larson. Interment was at Orrock Cemetery. Arrangements were by Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, Anoka. Dale A. Dickson Funeral services for Dale Alfred Dickson, 57, of Fridley, took place June 5 at Emmanuel Christian Center. Rev. G. Mark Denyes officiated. Dickson died May 31 in Minneapolis. He was born June 23, 1942 and was an engineer at Bio Medical. He is survived by his wife, Sharon; children, Tammy (Steve) Juve, Wendy (Doug) Eckert, and Adam; grandchildren, Matthew, Nathan, Noah and Eliza Lee; mother, Wanda; and three brothers. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald. Pallbearers were John Badzinski, Larry Bereuter, Erik Scott, Mike Grace, Larry McNichols, and Gary Messer. Interment was at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Arrangements were by Washburn-McReavy Seman Chapel, Coon Rapids. Joseph E. Dukowitz Funeral services for Joseph E. Dukowitz, 72, of Coon Rapids, took place June 9 at Epiphany Catholic Church. Rev. Bernard A. Reiser officiated. Dukowitz died June 6 in Fridley. He was born Feb. 26, 1928 in Moran Township. Dukowitz was a stationary engineer for the U.S. government. He is survived by his wife, Viola; children, Wayne (Ivette), Sharon (John) Pack, Gary (Brenda), Diane (Rocky) Otte; grandchildren, Doug, Rob, Kim, Travis, Cory, Eric, Rocky, Kate and Britney; great-grandchildren, Abbey, Joey and Benjamin; brothers, Leonerd (Lillian), Duane (Mary); sisters, Harriet and Betty; and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Jeremy. Pallbearers were Doug and Rob Miller, Cory and Eric Dukowitz, Rocky Joe Otte and Kimberly Gust. Interment was at Epiphany Cemetery. Arrangements were by Washburn-McReavy Seman Chapel, Coon Rapids. Anna B. Hanson Funeral services for Anna Barbra Hanson, 82, of Coon Rapids, took place June 14 at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church, Anoka. Rev. Mike Paquet officiated. Hanson died June 10 in Robbinsdale. She was born Aug. 1, 1917 in Browerville to Phillip and Mary (Koppes) Host. She was a retired assembler at Honeywell. She is survived by her children, Donald Hanson, Dale Hanson, LaVonne Burrington, Colleen Brandell and spouses; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters, Eileen, Lorraine, Rita, Marie, Vennette (John), Betty (Len), Terry (Frank); brother, Leo (Betty Ann); and nieces, nephews, and many good friends. Pallbearers were Leo Host, Steven Hanson, Jay Brandell, John Bakke, Rick Gaida, Duane Holscher, Reg Paviak, and Dick Kilanowski. Interment was at Hillside Cemetery. Arrangements were by Gearhart Anoka Funeral Chapel. Clarence W. Hilger Funeral services for Clarence W. “Cork” Hilger, 69, of Coon Rapids, took place June 9 at St. Timothy’s Catholic Church. Rev. Patrick Quinn officiated. Hilger died June 5 in Fridley. He was born Jan. 20, 1931 to Bernard George and Teresa A. (Kosel) Hilger. He was a mechanic and store owner, and served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; children, Diana (Mike) O’Connor, Kathleen (Mark) Johnson, Bernard, Merry, Clara and Leonard Hilger; 12 grandchildren; brother, Richard Hilger; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Desiree and Christina Johnson, Michael Petschel, Jason and Alan Hilger, and Kyle O’Connor. Honorary pallbearers were Cassandra and Nicholas Johnson, Patrick, Justin and Amber O’Connor and Brianna Hilger. Interment was at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Arrangements were by Gearhart Coon Rapids Funeral Chapel. Lorene J. Knick Funeral services for Lorene Janice Johnson Knick, 61, of Anoka, took place May 31 at Methven-Taylor Anoka Chapel. Rev. Ron McGilura officiated. Knick died May 25 in Anoka. She was born Sept. 16, 1938 in Revere to Lawrence and Gladys Johnson. She is survived by her children, Bonnie (Craig) Kircher, David Painter, Paula Henkel, Bruce (Janice) Painter; brother, Loren (Annette) Johnson; sister, Leeann (Dean) Jorgenson; 16 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Knick; parents, Lawrence and Gladys; and daughter, Barbara Painter. Pallbearers were Charles, James, and Dale Cazett, Nathaniel and Jonathan Painter, Kenneth and Jared Kircher, and Dean Jorgenson. Interment was at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Arrangements were by Methven-Taylor Funeral Home, Anoka Chapel. Kenneth D. Neumann Funeral services for Kenneth D. Neumann, 47, of Champlin, took place June 9 at Servant of Christ Lutheran Church in Champlin. Rev. Eric Walbolt officiated. Neumann died June 5 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. He was born July 16, 1952 in St. Cloud to Donald M. and Mary Ann (Winkelman) Neumann. He was an electrician for Ram Electric. He is survived by his wife, Carol; sons, Nathan (Diane) Neumann of Kansas City, Kan., and Adam; daughter, Amanda; mother, Mary Ann Neumann of Clear Lake; sisters, Mary Kay (Tim) Carlson of Clearwater, Karen (Dean) Osmonson of Champlin, Debi Neumann (Dave Blonigan) of Avon, Barb (Don) Herbst of Foley; and many friends, neighbors and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Neumann. Pallbearers were Lelan Moe, Rodman Bailey, Edward Commers, James Mueller, Andrew Markwardt, and Donald Tatg. Arrangements were by Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, Anoka. Margaret Saxton Funeral services for Margaret “Peggy” Saxton, 75, of Independence, formerly of Coon Rapids, took place June 5 at the Village Evangelical Free Church, Independence. Revs. Chuck Dake and Jeff Harter officiated. Saxton died May 31 at her residence. She was born July 29, 1924 in Detroit, Mich., to Albert and Isadore (Jones) Harris. She lived in Coon Rapids for 27 years and was active in the Coon Rapids American Legion Auxiliary, Little League Auxiliary, and Coon Rapids Community Scholarship Association. She is a past president of the Coon Rapids Federated Women’s Club and served as 10th District president for two terms. She is survived by her husband, Bill; daughter, Gail (Roger) Schuette of Coon Rapids; sons, Jeffery (Traudi) of Arizona, David (Mary) of Nevada, Edward (Pat) of Corcoran, John of North Dakota; and 15 grandchildren. Pallbearers were grandchildren Matthew, Ryan, Grant, Joe, Ben, David, Jeremy and Jacob. Honorary pallbearers were grandchildren Michelle, Brenda, Jeff, Wendy, Christina, Cory and Danielle. Interment was at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Arrangements were by Iten Funeral Home, Delano. William Spinler Funeral services for William Spinler, 54, of Coon Rapids, took place June 14 at Faith Lutheran Church, Coon Rapids. Rev. Valerie Ann Brown Greenly officiated. Spinler died June 10 in Alexandria. He was born May 18, 1946 in Pine City. He was an employee of Bauer Welding. He is survived by his wife, Linda; daughter, Sara Spinler; son, Paul; brother, Sonny Roubinek; sister, Linda Kubesh, and their families; and other relatives and friends. Interment was at Morningside Memorial Gardens, Coon Rapids. Arrangements were by Washburn-McReavy Seman Chapel, Coon Rapids. Jerel Traun Memorial services for Jerel Traun, 51, of Coon Rapids, took place June 16 at Washburn-McReavy Seman Chapel, Coon Rapids. Rev. Bernard A. Reiser officiated. Traun died June 10 in Brooklyn Park. He was born April 28, 1949 in Wisconsin. He was a self-employed machinist and the owner of J.N.R. Machining of Brooklyn Park. He is survived by his wife, Nancy; children, Jeff (Lisa), Brian, Melissa Ford, Kathleen (Greg) Suddith, Laura Traun; grandchildren, Michelle, Jessica, Sarah, Samantha; mother, Mary Traun; sister, Joyce (James) Cranham; sister-in-law, Marjorie Traun; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Wilfred; brothers, James and Steven; and sister, Patricia. Arrangements were by Washburn-McReavy Seman Chapel. Robert J. Clements Funeral services for Robert J. Clements, 42, Fridley, took place March 9 at St. John’s Lutheran Church. Rev. Terry Reich officiated. Clements died March 5. He was born Aug. 17, 1957 in Duluth to William Clements and Norma Carpenter. He was an insurance underwriter and a member of the National Guard. He is survived by his wife, Lori; mother and stepfather, Norma and Bernard Nelson; brother and sister-in-law, William and Lori Clements; and sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary (Ben) Faber, Jan and Rick Krause, and Grace and Lun Nguyen. Hen was preceded in death by his father, William James Clements. Interment was private. Arrangements were by Gearhart Coon Rapids Funeral Chapel. Elizabeth DeJarlais Funeral services for Elizabeth L. “Betty” DeJarlais, 73, Champlin, took place March 7 at Thurston-Lindberg, Chapel, Anoka. Rev. Bill Deziel officiated. DeJarlais died March 2 at Mercy Hospital. She was born July 9, 1926 in Appleton, Wis., to Art and Isabel Pauli Stegert. She was retired from Hoffman Engineering. She is survived by her husband, Philip; daughter, Pat (Keith) Hesli and son, Boyd Barrott, all of Anoka; stepdaughters, Diana (Darrell) Norton of Hinckley and Elisabeth (Art) Headley of Twig; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; aunt, Viola Stevens of Wisconsin; former husband, Glenn Barrott of Linwood Township; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Art and Isabel Stegert. Pallbearers were Terry, Troy and Todd Hesli, James, Christian, Theodore and Jill Norton, Mary Shinoda, Aaron Headley and Jamie Barrott. Interment was at Three Lakes Cemetery, Three Lakes, Wis. Arrangements were by Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, Anoka. Lyle E. Featherston Interment service for Lyle Earnest Featherston, 82, Mena, Ark., formerly of Coon Rapids, took place March 21 at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Featherston died March 1. He was born Aug. 14, 1917 in Grow Township, Rusk County, Wis., to Earnest and Orda Webster Featherston. He was a truck driver for more than 25 years and served in the U.S. Army in World War II. He is survived by his wife, Naoma (Rose) Featherston; sons, Steve of Coon Rapids, and Douglas of Bellveu, Neb.; daughters, Margaret Skogberg of Andover, Diane Farra of Missoula, Mont., Adrienne Sandager of St. Paul, Janice Odell of Coon Rapids; grandchildren, Dawn, John and Douglas Reinertson, Cynthia Yoder, Anita Sandager, Steven Featherston, Jr., Holly Davies, Jennifer and Natasha Featherston; 18 great-grandchildren; brother, LeRoy Webster of Hibbing; stepsons, Loran, Darell and Kendall Sederstrom; and stepdaughters, Hillary Sandager and Crystal Hielle. Interment was at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Clayton C. Follett Funeral services for Clayton C. Follett, 78, Coon Rapids, took place March 6 at Zion Lutheran Church, Anoka. Rev. Liane Rock officiated. Follett died March 1 in Coon Rapids. He was born March 15, 1921 in Tenhassen Township, Martin County. He was a construction-carpenter, a member of the Coon Rapids American Legion Post, and active in the Habitat for Humanity program. He is survived by his wife, Doris; children, Donald and wife Pat, Carol Weber, Jeffrey and wife Geri; daughter-in-law, Sue Follett, children, Ronald Burton and wife Sharon, Kathy Ericson and husband Gary, Kris Hanson and husband Gary; 17 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Ann Blowers; son Barry A,; brother, William; and sister, Helen Leiding. Pallbearers were Scott Follett, Kenneth Weber, James, Keith and Corey Mozey, Brent Burton, Geoff and Greg Ericson, and Tony Hanson. Interment was at Morningside Memorial Gardens, Coon Rapids. Arrangements were by Washburn-McReavy Seman Chapel, Coon Rapids. James Alan Frantz Memorial services for James Alan Frantz, 66, Phoenix, Ariz., formerly of Anoka, took place Feb. 3 at Mercer Mortuary Chapel in Phoenix. Frantz died Jan. 31 in Phoenix. He was born June 29, 1933 in Anoka to Helen J. and William M., Frantz. He formerly owned and operated Jim Frantz Towing with his brother Gerald, also Lake Auto Salvage in Anoka. He was a master welder and a U.S. Army veteran. He is survived by his daughters, Jeanette M., of Tempe, Ariz., Carol A. Brown (Bobby) of Springerville, Ariz., Lori J. Frantz-Simmons (Bryan) of Kingman, Ariz.; son, Martin R. (Marian) of Foxlake, Ill; grandchildren, Elizabeth Frantz, Christopher and Rachel Simmons; sister, Rosanne Anderson; brothers, Gerald, Merle, William and John Frantz; and many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Glenn Wolfe. Marlys K. Gardner Memorial services for Marlys K. Gardner, 70, Ogilvie, took place March 6 at Ogilvie Methodist Church. Rev. Dennis Buckley officiated. Gardner died Feb. 25 in Ogilvie. She was born Nov. 17, 1929 in Anoka Township, now Coon Rapids, to Leslie and Katharine Swanson. She was a supervisor at Fingerhut. She is survived by her son, Ken Jan) Gardner, Blaine; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; mother, Katharine Swanson; brothers, David (Pat) and Bill (Ruth); and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Orrin Gardner; father; and one sister. Interment was at Graceland Cemetery, Ogilvie. Arrangements were by Dresser-Methven Funeral Home of Mora and Ogilvie. Ruby Gronskei Funeral services for Ruby Gronskei, 82, New Brighton, took place March 6 at Washburn-McReavy Seman Chapel, Coon Rapids. Rev. Norman Berg officiated. Gronskei died March 3 in New Brighton. She was born Nov. 10, 1917 in Elbow Lake. She was a human services technician. She is survived by her children, Maynard, Larry, Loney, JoAnn, James, Kathryrn, Sandra, Greg, Brad, and Steven; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and great-great grandchildren. Interment was private. Arrangements were by Washburn-McReavy Seman Chapel, Coon Rapids. Ruby Guy Funeral services for Ruby Guy, 83, Anoka, took place March 7 at Thurston-Lindberg Chapel, Anoka. Rev. Brenda King officiated. Guy died March 3 at her home in Anoka. She was born July 28, 1916 in Winthrop to August L. and Emma Wickstrom Oberg. She is survived by her husband, Aldean; daughter, Sharon and husband David; sons, James and wife Avalena, John and wife Paula; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sisters, Mabelle Rice and Audrey Foster; and brother, Eldo Oberg. Interment was at Cedar Cemetery, Cedar. Arrangements were by Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home. Dora I. Jacob Funeral services for Dora I. Jacob, 94, Anoka, will take place today (Friday, March 10), 11 a.m., at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, Anoka. Rev. Norman Berg will officiate. Jacob died March 5 at Fridley Convalescent Home. She was born Nov. 25, 1905 in Elk River and was a retired clerk with the city of Anoka. She was charter member of the women’s golf club and a past president of the American Legion Women’s Auxiliary. She is survived by her son, Jerry Jacob and wife Florence; daughter, Marjorie Alley and husband James; daughter-in-law, Ruth Jacob; grandchildren, John and Robert Jacob, Ann Robson, Steven and Thomas Alley, Jill Wosnak, Todd and Michael Jacob; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter; son, Robert; parents; and sisters, Grace and Harriet Addington. Pallbearers are John, Robert, Todd and Michael Jacob, Ann Robson, Steven and Thomas Alley, and Jill Wosnak. Interment will be at Forest Hill Cemetery, Anoka. Arrangements are by Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home. Linda E. Lucier Funeral services for Linda E. Lucier, 58, Bourne, Mass., took place March 3 at Epiphany Catholic Church, Coon Rapids. Rev. Bernard A. Reiser officiated. Lucier died Feb. 29 in Coon Rapids. She was born Feb. 9, 1942 in Brockton, Mass. She is survived by her brother, James and sister-in-law Maureen; nieces and nephews; aunt, Louise and uncle Will Duffany of East Bridgewater, Mass.; cousins; and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, James E. and Evelyn Lucier. Interment was at Epiphany Cemetery, Coon Rapids. Arrangements were by Washburn-McReavy Seman Chapel, Coon Rapids. Judith L. Tweten Funeral services for Judith “Judy” L. Tweten, 52, Coon Rapids, took place March 4 at Washburn-McReavy Seman Chapel, Coon Rapids. Chaplain Rex Beyer officiated. Tweten died Feb. 29 in St. Louis Park. She was born April 6, 1947 in Minneapolis. She is survived by her husband, Darrell; son, Scott Gardner; brother, John Blatzheim; sister, Joan Schell; father, Gerald Blatzheim; and other relatives and many friends. Interment was private. Arrangements were by Washburn-McReavy Seman Chapel. Edward J. Warta Funeral services for Edward J. Warta, 82, Andover, took place March 7 at Gearhart Coon Rapids Funeral Chapel. Rev. Tom Wilson officiated. Warta died March 4. He was born Dec. 18, 1917 in Minneapolis to Martin Warta and Leosia Szarly. He was salesman and served in the U.S. Marines in the Pacific during World War II. He is survived by his sons, Michael and Thomas; and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeannette. Interment was at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Arrangements were by Gearhart Coon Rapids Funeral Chapel. R. Whiterabbit-Cutinella Funeral services for Rene Whiterabbit-Cutinella, 37, Coon Rapids, took place March 7 at Mayflower Church. Revs. Charlotte Frantz and Marlene Whiterabbit-Helgemo officiated. Whiterabbit-Cutinella died March 4 in Coon Rapids. She was born May 31, 1962 in Menomonie, Wis., and was pastor of Mayflower Church. She was the associate director of the Council for American Indian Health Board of Minneapolis and was vice presidents of Native Tours. She served on the UCC Commission for Racial Justice, the Governor’s Task Force on Gay and Lesbian Concerns and the Minnesota American Indian AIDS Task Force. She was appointed a special assistant to the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services by the Clinton Administration as an adviser on native health issues. She is survived by her husband, Steven Cutinella; son, Morgan; stepchildren, Matt and Lindsay Cutinella; mother, Roberta; stepmother, Sharen; sister, Joanne; brother, Chad; grandmothers, Helen Wiecke and Camille Whiterabbit; aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; and many friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Ronald Whiterabbit. Interment was at Forest Hill Cemetery, Anoka. Arrangements were by Washburn-McReavy Seman Chapel, Coon Rapids. Harold G. Bulen Funeral services for Harold G. Bulen, 80, of Anoka, took place June 29 at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church, Anoka. Rev. Michael Van Sloun officiated. Bulen died June 25 at his residence. He was born Nov. 7, 1919 in High River, Alberta, Canada, to Charles O. Bulen and Ferne Troute. He was a retired milk driver with Cloverleaf Creamery and a World War II veteran. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; daughters, Barbara Engen, Patricia Kucinski, Deborah (Rodney) Toth; grandchildren, Martin, Kristen, Kimberly, Robert, Davin, Julie, Sophia, Natalie and Sarah; great-grandson, Arrik; two brothers; one sister; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Robert (Bim); and grandson, Jeffrey. Interment was at Calvary Cemetery, Anoka. Arrangements were by Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, Anoka. Mildred E. Elmer Funeral services for Mildred Erna Elmer, 68, of Anoka, took place June 23 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Twin Lake. Rev. Bill Pieper officiated. Elmer died June 20 at her residence. She was born Nov. 23, 1931 in Elk River to August Moritz and Erna Schmiege. She survived by her husband, James W. of Minneapolis; sons, James A. (Trudy) of White Bear Lake, Brian (Patty) of Elk River, Bob of Andover; daughter, Debbie (Gary) Guerin of Bloomington; grandchildren, Megan, Lindsey, Travis, Nathan, Wade, Matt, Eddie, and Nick; and sisters, Marion Skogquist of Nowthen, June (Don) Ege of Elk River, and Judy (Russ) Hansen of Plymouth. She was preceded in death by her parents, August and Erna Moritz. Pallbearers were Don Ege, Megan and Travis Elmer, Lindsey and Wade Guerin, and Russ Hansen. Interment was at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery. Arrangements were by Dare’s Funeral Home, Elk River. Alfred G. Emig Graveside services for Alfred Glenn Emig, 76, of Blaine, took place June 22 at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Rev. Marcus Mork officiated. Emig died June 18 at his residence. He was born May 28, 1924 in Canton, Ohio. He was a retired quality control inspector in manufacturing and served in World War II in the U.S. Navy. He is survived by his wife, Aida; daughters, Arlana “Loni” McCoy of Blaine, Annette (John) Gerard of Bend, Ore.; sons, Alan of Blaine, Troy of Zimmerman; seven grandchildren; a great-grandson; and a sister and brother of Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Alice; and grandson, Joseph Emig. Honorary pallbearers Alan, Tony, Derek, and Jeff Emig. Interment was at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Arrangements were by Washburn-McReavy Seman Chapel, Coon Rapids. Gerald G. Erickson Funeral services for Gerald Gordon Erickson, 62, of Osseo, formerly of Anoka, took place June 22 at Gearhart Anoka Funeral Chapel. Rev. Liane Rock officiated. Erickson died June 17 in Anoka. He was born Aug. 6, 1937 in Anoka to John Gordon and Margaret A. (Blocker) Erickson. He was a draftsman in sheet metal work and served in the U.S. Navy. He is survived by his daughter, Kim Ferraro; son, Kevin Erickson; father, Gordon Erickson; sister, Donna Erickson; brother, Fred Erickson; and friend, Carter Charlson. Pallbearers were Kevin Erickson, Carter Charlson, Frank Menter, Dave Sleene, Phillip Pipenhagen, and Gary Rasmusson. Interment was at Forest Hill Cemetery, Anoka. Arrangements were by Gearhart Anoka Funeral Chapel. Raymond J. Imgrund Funeral services for Raymond J. Imgrund, 60, of Coon Rapids, took place June 27 at St. Timothy’s Catholic Church, Blaine. Rev. John O’Hara officiated. Imgrund died June 25 in Coon Rapids. He was born June 13, 1940 in Wadena to Edward Herman and Catherine (Biever) Imgrund. He was self-employed as the owner of RJ Services Vending Company. He is survived by his wife, Joyce; daughters, Kelly (Randy) Kuzel, Jenni (Rick) Gatlin, Kate Imgrund and Adam Justen; grandchildren, Kailyn and Keaton Kuzel, Caden Catlin; brothers, Bill and Jerry; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Catherine; and brother, Dick. Arrangements were by Gearhart Coon Rapids Funeral Chapel. Elizabeth J. Johnson Funeral services for Elizabeth J. “Betty” Johnson, 80, of Anoka, took place June 25 at Thurston-Lindberg Chapel, Anoka. Rev. William J. Hyllengren officiated. Johnson died June 23 at Twin Rivers Care Center. She was born Sept. 20, 1919 in Alamosa, Colo., to Edward J. and Russie J. (Gullickson) Hickey. She was a retired clerk for Dayton’s. She is survived by her husband, Lloyd; son, Mitch of Minneapolis; daughter, Roberta (Jim) Peterson of Blaine; grandchildren, Kari Kiefer and Chris Kiefner both of Blaine; and great-granddaughter, Madison Kiefner. Interment was at Burns Cemetery, West Salem, Wis. Arrangements were by Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home. Kenneth Jones Funeral services for Kenneth Jones, 54, of Champlin, took place June 28 at Washburn-McReavy Seman Chapel, Coon Rapids. Rev. August Mennicke officiated. Jones died June 24 in Coon Rapids. He was born Sept. 2, 1945 in Minneapolis. He was a trucker for Consolidated Freightways. He is survived by his wife, Marty; children, Sandy (Tim) Gruenhagen, Ken Jr., Angie (Todd) Thompson; grandchildren, Jenny, Sara, Jamie, Jake; brothers and sisters; and many relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by a grandchild; and many friends. Interment was private. Arrangements were by Washburn-McReavy Seman Chapel. Jeanette L. Kemper Funeral services for Jeanette L. Kemper, 76, of Andover, will take place July 3 at Ridgewood Cemetery in Des Plaines, Ill. Rev. Gerald Lundby will officiate. Kemper died June 22 at Mercy Hospital. She was born Oct. 10, 1923 in Chicago, Ill., to Rufus W. and Irene M. (Greer) Lane. She is survived by her children, Mary (Karl) Kjeldsen of Apple Valley, Elizabeth (Tarry) Morse of Andover, Daniel C. (Martha) Kemper of Stone Mountain, Ga., Margaret (Robert) Dawson of Houston, Texas, Kathleen Seals of Houston, Texas; grandchildren, Karl, Kristine, Marcus and Rebecca Kjeldsen, Ryanne and Reid Larson, Alan, Randall and Melissa Kemper, Ashley Luce, Danielle Dawson, Renee Huff and Niki Seals; brother, Robert W. (Margaret) Lane of Villa Park, Ill.; half-sister, Elaine (Bill) Davis of Tonawanda, N.Y.; many nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel H. Kemper; and infant granddaughter, Marie Kjeldsen. Interment will be at Ridgewood Cemetery, Des Plaines, Ill. Arrangements are by Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, Anoka. Jack Maness Memorial services for Jack Maness, 64, of Ann Lake Township, took place June 22 at the Akkerman Ingebrand Funeral Home in Mora. Maness died June 14 at his residence. He was born Feb. 4, 1936 in Remer to Earl and Lucille Maness and was a 1954 graduate of Anoka High School. He was a heavy equipment operator in construction. He is survived by his children, Lisa, Mike, Sean, Donny, Jack, and Rod; grandchildren; father, Earl; brothers, Rod and Butch; sister, Betty; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lucille. Arrangements were by Akkerman Ingebrand Funeral Home, Mora. Constance Panser Funeral services for Constance Panser, 66, of Anoka, took place June 24 at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church. Rev. Keith Brutlag officiated. Panser died June 21 in Robbinsdale. She was born July 10, 1933 in Wisconsin. She is survived by her husband, Willis; daughter, Kathryn (Brian) Burland; mother, Florence Glader; brother, Richard (Nancy) Glader; brother-in-law, Maynard (Barb) Panser; sister-in-law, Kathryn (Dave) Elliott and their children, Michael and Lisa; nieces, Sarah Glader, Gretchen (Jay) Schutte and their children Ann, Sam and Joseph, Laurel Anne Panser; nephews, Gregg Glader, Garth (Maggie) Glader and their son, Ben, Eugene Panser, Steve (Roxanne) and their sons, Jacob and Alec, Douglas (Vilma); and many other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Merle Glader; brother, Mark; father- and mother-in-law, Oscar and Myrtle Panser; and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Ellsworth and Virginia Panser. Pallbearers were Steven, Eugene, Willis and Douglas Panser, Brian Burland, and Gregg Glader. Interment was at Morningside Memorial Gardens, Coon Rapids. Arrangements were by Washburn-McReavy Seman Chapel, Coon Rapids. Paul Schmidt Funeral services for Paul Schmidt, 39, of Ramsey, took place June 29 at Epiphany Catholic Church, Coon Rapids. Rev. Bernard Reiser officiated. Schmidt died June 25 in Ramsey. He was born Feb. 10, 1960 in Lake St. Croix Beach to Alfred and Leonita Schmidt. He was a painter and a member of the Knights of Columbus, Epiphany Council. He is survived by his wife, Anna; children, Nilesh, Brandon, Rachael and Jordan; parents, Alfred and Leonita; brothers, Lee and Kirk; sister, Janelle Kangas; and nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Mike and Dan Ricker, Kirk and Brandon Schmidt, Bradley Kangas, and Paul Follmer. Honorary pallbearer was Nilesh Schmidt. Interment was at Epiphany Cemetery. Arrangements were by Washburn-McReavy Seman Chapel, Coon Rapids. Gerard P. Schneider Funeral services for Gerard Phillip Schneider, 75, of Blaine, took place June 22 at St. Timothy’s Catholic Church, Blaine. Rev. John O’Hara officiated. Schneider died June 19 in St. Paul. He was born Aug. 15, 1924 in Swanville to John and Helen (Kuklok) Schneider. He worked in building maintenance with Land O’ Lakes and served in the U.S. Army in World War II. He is survived by his wife, Marie; sons, Gary (Karen), Alan (Cindy), Jeff (Linda); grandchildren, Racquel, Daniel, Matthew, Aaron, Katie, Thomas, Kelly, Nicky, Brett and Deena; great-grandsons, Jeremy and Brandon; sisters, Sister Mary Fabian and Arlyce Cane; and brothers, Ben, Al, Alphonse, Peter and Eddie. Pallbearers were Bill Glowacki, Joe Osterhues, Jim Duevel, and John, Jim and Jerry Schneider. Interment was at Morningside Memorial Gardens, Coon Rapids. Arrangements were by Gearhart Funeral Chapel-Coon Rapids Chapel. Louise Spier Funeral services for Louise Spier, 104, of Anoka, took place June 21 at Zion Lutheran Church, Crown. Rev. Steven Tischer officiated. Spier died June 17 at Unity Hospital. She was born Feb. 22, 1896 in Blue Lake in Isanti County to Karl and Louise Bartz. She is survived by her daughter, Pat (Elmer) Hierlinger of Anoka; grandchildren, Diane and Chuck Henning, Greg Hierlinger, Sue Hierlinger, Michael and Tracy Hierlinger; great-grandchildren, John, Chad, Eric, Sarah, Jenni, Charlie, Carl and Cassie; and nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, John; four brothers; and three sisters. Pallbearers were John Chad and Jenni Hierlinger, Eric and Sarah Henning, and Charlie Thompson. Interment was at Zion Cemetery, Crown. Arrangements were by Strike Funeral Home-Isanti Chapel. Dick H. Super Funeral services for Dick H. Super, 75, of Coon Rapids, took place June 23 at Washburn-McReavy Seman Chapel, Coon Rapids. Rev. John Bucka officiated. Super died June 20 in Coon Rapids. He was born May 29, 1925 in Minneapolis. He was a retired captain of the Coon Rapids Police Department and a World War II Navy veteran. He was Coon Rapids volunteer firefighter from 1952-72, and a member of the Coon Rapids VFW, American Legion, and Ironworkers Union Local 512. He is survived by his wife, Patricia; son, Michael (Catherine); daughters, Suzanne Offerdahl (Michael), Jeannine Jewell, Gaylyn Mann; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother, John (Dorothy) Super; and sister, Janet (Don) Hoff. Pallbearers were Bill Morris, Bill Estenson, Craig Gorsuch, Jerry Nelson, Peter Beberg, and Ken Glotzbach. Interment was at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Arrangements were by Washburn-McReavy Seman Chapel. Ollie L. Walter Funeral services for Ollie Libby Walter, 104, of Coon Rapids, take place today (Friday, June 30) at 1 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Hibbing. A memorial service will take place Sunday, July 2, 3 p.m., at Camilia Rose Convalescent Center, Coon Rapids. Walter died June 24 at Camilia Rose Convalescent Center. She was born Sept. 11, 1895 in Ladysmith, Wis. She was a retired teacher and the published author of the book, “Nana’s Memories,” and many poems. She is survived by her daughters, Bonnie Lou Griffis of Tucson, Ariz., Patricia Ann Schultz of Coon Rapids; grandchildren, Jeff Griffis, Kirk Griffis, Scott Schultz, Debbie Koffski, Sandi Luppert; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Walter; and baby son, Robert Walter. Interment was at Maple Hill Cemetery. Arrangements were by Dougherty Funeral Home. |