Anoka, MN Obituaries

Kevin D. Smith, 62, of Anoka, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. Kevin was born June 21, 1963, in Two Harbors, Minnesota, to Francis and Kathleen ‘Kathy’ Smith. Kevin was a Lif...

Nelson, Stanford I Age 105 of Anoka. Stanford went to the Lord on Thursday, November 20, 2025, with loving family by his side. Stanford was born September 22, 1920, to Isaac and Christine Nelson of D...

Delroy ‘Del’ Charles Winchester, 81, of Ramsey, Minnesota, passed away on November 17th, 2025 surrounded by family. Born on September 6th, 1944 in Parkers Prairie, Minnesota and raised by his grandpar...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Vernon Roland Houser, who left this world on October 30, surrounded by his loving family. He and his wife of 49 years, Colleen, shared a wonderf...

Hazel I. Shaw Age 91, of Anoka Passed away October 29, 2025. Preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence B. Shaw. Survived by her children, Richard, Steven (JoAnn), Linda; two granddaughters; one s...

Denise Marie Herbst (Purcell) of Coon Rapids, MN. Born May 8, 1959, Passed away October 26, 2025 at age, 66. Preceded in death by her parents Richard Purcell, Jackie and Robert Larson, brother Patrick...

Ann Elizabeth Mueller (née Grothjan), aged 76 years, of Anoka, MN, passed away on October 21st, 2025. Ann was born and raised in NE Minneapolis with her brother and two sisters where they remained cl...

Robert “Bob” Jensen, age 76, of Champlin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully with family by his side on October 19, 2025, due to complications related to Parkinson’s disease. Bob was born on January 1...

Steven Richard Schoneck, passed away on September 23, 2025, at the age of 70. He was a resident of Mendota Heights, Minnesota. Steven Schoneck was born on October 12th, 1954, in Crosby, Minnesota, th...

Patrick Joseph Marotte, born on June 3, 1958, in Anoka, passed away on October 12, 2025, at the age of 67. He was a resident of Ramsey, Minnesota. He was preceded in death by parents, Loren and Dolor...

Matthew John “Matt” Zobava
February 23, 1966 – October 8, 2025 It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Matthew John “Matt” Zobava, who passed away while surrounded by loved ones on Octo...

Wayne Thomas Gale passed away on October 3, 2025. Wayne was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Ruby Cox; father, Chester Gale; mother, Karen Cox; son, Justin Gale. Wayne is survived by ...

Karen Ann Schaefer, age 82, of Ramsey, Minnesota passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Mercy Hospital. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, October 13, 2025, at St....

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On April 27, 1929, Viola was born in Clitherall Township, near Battle Lake Minnesota, to her parents Loretta and Oliver Bjork. The little family moved from the Bjork family farm to Duluth, Minnesota, ...

John Peter Lehn Age 77, of Ramsey Passed away unexpectedly on 9/28/2025 Survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Sally; daughter, Molly; John is also survived by other relatives and friends. No ser...

Delores "Lori" C. Braun, age 70, of Champlin, MN, passed away on September 22, 2025. She was preceded in passing by her parents, Jesse and Donna Ellingworth; brothers, Jay and Adolf; and stepdaughte...

In Loving Memory of Steven T. Anderson With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Steven Ted Anderson, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother, who passed away on September 18, 2025, a...

Jerome Lee Chalich, aged 60 years old, of Coon Rapids, MN, passed away on September 13th, 2025. He is fondly remembered for his love for his grandkids and cheering on the Vikings. Jerome was precede...

Susan Marie Tully, 64, of Minneapolis, MN, passed away on September 10, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones in her home in Ramsey. A celebration of her life will take place at Trinity Episcopal Church ...

Cheryl Joy Bodine (Lundberg), 78, long time resident of Anoka, MN passed away peacefully on September 4, 2025 at Maranatha Care Center in Brooklyn Center, MN with her beloved son Eric by her side. Che...

Donald Harold Wimperis of Elk River, MN, passed away surrounded by his family on September 1st, 2025, at the Minneapolis VA Hospital. He was born August 18th 1932 in Minneapolis, Mn to Harold and Ha...

Michael Jeffrey Hedin of Andover, MN, passed away unexpectedly on August 27, 2025, at age 30. He was born to Jeffrey and Kristine Hedin on January 16, 1995. As a youth, he enjoyed playing baseball a...

Julie Ann Thompson, age 63, of Ramsey, Minnesota passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025.

Dorvan Bernard Foss, 97, died peacefully at his home of 68 years surrounded by his loving children Bruce, Robert, (Kelly) and Janae Foss. Dorvan is proceeded in death by his parents, his loving wife o...

Craig Warren Simmons, age 68, passed away on August 12, 2025 in Alexandria, MN. He was born on September 25, 1956 to Gerald and Margery (Lund) Simmons. Craig spent the majority of his childhood in Mi...

Anna Virginia Griep, age 89, of Andover, Minnesota, passed away on August 12, 2025, only two days before her 90th birthday. She was preceded in passing by her beloved husband, William Griep Sr.; brot...

Larry A. Schultz, age 82, of Greeley, Colorado passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025 in Coon Rapids, Minnesota.

Carol Ann Shelby, age 63, of Anoka, Minnesota passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025.

Born in Minneapolis, MN on December 15, 1942 and passed away on August 7, 2025 in Waconia, MN. John was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Christine Dady; brother, George Dady. John will ...

Born on November 5, 1946 in Cass Lake, MN and passed away at home in Anoka, MN surrounded by family on August 4, 2025. Linda was preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy Turnquist and siblings. She ...

Dolores Marie Martinson, age 95, of Anoka, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025.  She was preceded in passing by her mother, Marie; father, Palmer; and brother, Gary. Dolores is surviv...

Judy was a devoted Wife, loving Mother, and Nana Born on July 5, 1946 in Leigh, Lancashire, England and passed away at her daughter’s home, surrounded by family in Andover, MN on August 2, 2025. Jud...

Dennis William Wilson 71, of Amboy, MN passed away August 1, 2025, at Oak Lawn Rehabilitation Center in Mankato. Dennis was born in Wells, Minnesota on May 1, 1954, to Arthur and Mary Wilson. He was b...

Luella Marie Musser, age 69, of Spring Lake Park, Minnesota passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025.

Steven Lee Allman, age 56, of Pine City, MN, passed away on July 26, 2025. He was preceded in passing by his parents, Carol and Dale Allman; brother, Jay Allman. He is survived by his daughter, Sara...

Randy Sherman Oien, age 68, passed away on July 25, 2025. He was preceded in passing by his son, Robert Maurice Oien; and parents, Robert and Virginia Oien. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 ...

Daniel Allen Thies, age 67, of Anoka, MN, passed away on July 23, 2025. Daniel is survived by his eternal partner, Joni Longfellow; children, Danielle Thies, Rachel Lisk, Jana Longfellow; grandchildr...

Patrick Dean Cochrane, aged 76 years, of Ramsey, MN, passed away on July 22nd, 2025. Pat was a dedicated teacher at Coon Rapids High School for 42 years, director of driver's education for district 1...

Megan Margaret Austin July 14, 1985 – July 20, 2025 Megan Margaret Austin, age 40, passed away on July 20, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born on July 14, 1985, Megan brought light, warmth, and compa...

Joyce Ann Kolojeski, age 79, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025. She was preceded in passing by her parents Clifford and Amelia Mackey and her Grandson Jay Morris as well as her Great Granddaught...

Preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Earl and Lola Washburn; maternal grandparents, Louis Fondow and Russell and Marion Spaulding; wife, Lois Sowers. Kurt is survived by his mother, Judy Jense...

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Ilene; siblings, Larry and Patricia. Mary will be deeply missed by her children, Nancy, Mark, Sharon (LeRoy), Scott (Shelly); grandchildren, Jo...

Julie Marie Erickson, age 59, of Coon Rapids, Minnesota passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025.

Jana Lee Rewey Huffman, age 44, unexpectedly passed away Thursday, July 3rd of natural causes. Jana will be deeply missed by her husband of 7 years Bill Huffman; children, Carter, Grady and Warren Hu...

Phyllis Irene Mathieu, age 97, of Andover, MN, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025. She was preceded in passing by her husband, LeRoy Mathieu; her sister and brothers. Phyllis is survived by her s...

Jerome David Zavoral, age 91, of Grygla, Minnesota passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. A celebration of life for Jerome will be held Friday, July 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM at St. Clement Catholic Ch...

Lawrence Lee Lennard, long time Anoka area business owner of Sangrene Instant Printing, passed away on June 22, 2025, at the age of 86. He is survived by his daughter, Melanie Summer, his son, Rodney...

Holly Meryl Halvorson, 78, of Circle Pines, MN passed away on June 21, 2025. She was born to Andrew and Gladyce Holum on August 3, 1946, in Fosston MN. Holly married Orlo Halvorson on September 23, 19...

Claudio Cardenas Jr., age 87, of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025. A Mass of Christian Burial for Claudio will be held Monday, September 8, 2025 at 10:30 AM at The C...