Lori Rose Montague
Funeral services for Lori Rose Montague, 40, Coon Rapids, took place Oct. 20 at Olive Branch Lutheran Church, Coon Rapids. Rev. Richard Lindeman officiated.
Montague died Oct. 16 in Coon Rapids. She was born July 17, 1959 in Minneapolis to Vernon Nelson and Alvina Bjerke. She was a factory worker.
She is survived by her son, Gary; daughter, Rachel; mother, Alvina; sisters, Karen Johnson and husband T.J., and Kristi Nelson; brothers, David Nelson and wife Cheryl, Danny Nelson, Paul Nelson and wife Diana, and Larry Nelson; grandmother, Rose Nelson; former husband and close friend, Tim and wife Patty; and nieces and nephews, Chris, Richard, Keith, Jordan, Kerry, Jackie, Jennifer, Michele, Mackenzie and Aly.
She was preceded in death by her father, Vernon; and sister, Susan Nelson.
Pallbearers were David, Danny, Paul and Larry Nelson.
Interment
was at Epiphany Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements were by Gearhart Coon Rapids Funeral Chapel.
Keith A. Phillips
Funeral services for Keith A. Phillips, 42, Spring Lake Park, took place Oct. 16 at St. Timothy’s Catholic Church, Blaine. Rev. Harry Tasto officiated.
Phillips died Oct. 11 in Fridley. He was born April 19, 1957 in Minneapolis to Elaine Breyer and Donald Phillips. He was a truck driver.
He is survived by his son, Kristopher; father, Donald Sr.; mother, Elaine Neubauer; brothers, Donald Jr., Gerald and wife Linda, Kevin, and Scott and wife Cindy; and nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Donald, Gerald, Kevin, Scott, Shawn and John Phillips.
Interment
was at Morningside Memorial Gardens, Coon Rapids. Arrangements were by Gearhart Coon Rapids Funeral Chapel.
Dorothy R. Sonterre
Funeral services for Dorothy R. Sonterre, 84, Andover, took place Oct. 15 at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Chapel, Anoka. Rev. Dennis L. Heiden officiated.
Sonterre died Oct. 12 at Camilia Rose Convalescent Center, Coon Rapids. She was born Nov. 9, 1914 in Burns Township to George J. and Hattie A. Reimann Rootes.
She is survived by her children, Norma Jones and husband John of Elk River, George and wife Karnie of Webster, Wis., Gerald of Elk River, Les and wife Merrilee of Dayton, Ohio, Ron of Andover, Doc of Ham Lake, Mary Lou Anderson of Blaine, Dennis of Anoka, David of Andover, John and wife Tina of Anoka; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; three sisters; one brother; and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred; daughter, LaVerne Cox; three grandsons; five sisters; and two brothers.
Pallbearers were Chris Anderson, Gregg Ashe, Bill Jones, and Brian, Jesse and Scott Sonterre.
Interment
was at Forest Hill Cemetery, Anoka. Arrangements were by Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, Anoka.
Robert L. Torkelson
Funeral services of Robert L. Torkelson, 67, Andover, took place Oct. 18 at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, Anoka. Rev. Liane Rock officiated.
Torkelson died Oct. 12 in Billings, Mont. He was born April 21, 1932 in Parshall, N.D., to Ole Torkelson and Virginia Okerstrom Hartland. He was a bricklayer.
He is survived by his wife, Leona; daughters, Debbie Deschenes, Jolene Blue and husband John; sons, Jeff and wife Mickie, Wayne and wife Laura; grandchildren, Eric, Tim, Deanna, Jason, Cody, Chad, Adam, and Alan; three brothers and one sister; and mother Virginia Hartland.
Pallbearers were John Blue, Jim Alfson, Kevin Gustafson, Dick Koskinen, and Shawn and Al Reddington.
Interment
was at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Arrangements were by Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home.
Aric P. Walker
Funeral services for Aric P. Walker, 26, Ramsey, took place Oct. 21 at Lyndale Congregational United Church of Christ, Minneapolis. Rev. Don Portwood officiated.
Walker died Oct. 16 in Itasca County from injuries sustained in an auto accident. He was born April 26, 1973 in Edina to Rodney P. and Kellie Ann Martinson Walker.
He is survived by his mother, Kellie Ann Augustson and husband Marshall of Ramsey; father, Tod Walker and wife Barbara of Minneapolis; sister, Ryane Walker of Minneapolis; brother, B. Kelly Walker of Minneapolis; stepsisters, Wendy Bradway and husband Dale of Monticello, Laura Augustson of California, Maria Walker of Minneapolis; grandparents, Joyce and Kelly Martinson of Fridley, Ann Walker of Texas; uncles, aunts and cousins; niece, Abigail; and other relatives and many friends .
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Park Walker; and great-grandparents, Ernie “Poppy” and Ann “Nanni” Larson.
Interment
was at Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis. Arrangements were by Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, Anoka.
Raymond V. Wehking
Funeral services for Raymond V. Wehking, 84, Anoka, took place Oct. 19 at Mount Olive Lutheran Church. Rev. Dennis Heiden officiated.
Wehking died Oct. 13 at the Augustana Home of Minneapolis. He was born April 5, 1915 in Graceville to August F. Wehking and Louise O. Lietzau. He was a real estate developer.
He is survived by his daughters, Linda Magnuson and Candy Wehking. son, Clive Wehking; three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; and sisters, Pearl Bangs of Monticello and Dorothy Cotter of Brunswick, Ga.
He wa preceded in death by his brothers, Lloyd, LeRoy and Earl.
Pallbearers were Clive Wehking, James Mangan, Craig Bangs, Donald Daly, and Steven and Daniel Magnuson.
Interment
was at Hector City Cemetery. Arrangements were by Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, Anoka.
Robert W. Wiecks
Funeral services for Robert W. Wiecks, 44, Coon Rapids, took place Oct. 20 at Trinity Episcopal Church, Anoka. Rev. Barbara Dumke officiated.
Wiecks died Oct. 16 at his home. He was born May 28, 1955 in Hibbing to Burdette W. and Katherine L. Carroll Wiecks. He served in the U.S. Navy for four years.
He is survived by his daughters, Shannon and Kelley Wiecks of Blaine; mother, Kathy Folkema and husband John of Braham; former wife, Donna Wiecks of Blaine; brother, Michael Wiecks of Pennsylvania; uncle, James Carroll and wife Lorraine of Mankato; aunt, Margaret Wiecks of Apple Valley; and several stepbrothers and sisters.
He was preceded in death by his father, Burdette Wiecks.
Interment
was at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Arrangements were by the Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, Anoka.
Ronald G. Anderson
Funeral services for Ronald G. Anderson, 78, St. Francis, took place Feb. 5 at Elim Baptist Church, Anoka. Rev. Gary Mueller officiated.
Anderson died Feb. 1 at Mercy Hospital. He was born Aug. 31, 1921 in Princeton to David Anderson and Jenny Juthe. He had worked for Minnesota Linseed Oil Company.
He is survived by his brother, Edwin Anderson; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and relatives.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise.
Pallbearers were Dick, Virgil, Elmer, Terry, Bernard and Russel Anderson.
Interment
was at Long Lake Community Cemetery, Isanti. Arrangements were by Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, Anoka.
Jody Bengtson
Funeral services for Jody Bengtson, 42, Blaine, took place Feb. 7 at Coon Rapids United Methodist Church. Rev. David Oldham officiated.
Bengtson died Feb. 3 in Coon Rapids. He was born May 7, 1957 in Morris, and worked 20 years with Twin City Bottle Co.
He is survived by his wife, Sue (Stickler); daughter, Jennifer; son, Jeffrey; father, Alvin and mother, Jennie; sister, Teresa; grandmother, Margaret Carlson; and many nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Alan; and sister, Julie.
Arrangements were by Washburn-McReavy Seman Chapel, Coon Rapids.
Robert H. Boller
Funeral services for Robert H. Boller, 80, Anoka, took place Feb. 8 at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church, Anoka. Rev. Mike Paquet officiated.
Boller died Feb. 4 at North Residential Hospice in Brooklyn Center. He was born March 15, 1919 in Columbia Heights to William S. Boller and Myra A. Wentz. He was a self-employed carpenter.
He is survived by his wife, Ethel; children, Mary Heie of Anoka, Patricia (John) Woyczik of Arcadia, Wis., John (Darleene) of Livermore, Calif., Yvonne Hartz (George Nelson) of Menomonie, Wis., Jerry (Jackie) of Champlin, Charles (Janet) of Ramsey, Mark (Gail) of St., Francis and Steven (Sheri) of Champlin; 24 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sisters, Edith C. Boller of LaCrosse, Wis., Katherine Riter (Russell) of Frostproof, Fla.; and sister-in law, Kay Crume.
He was preceded in death by his brother, James Boller; and grandchildren, Gerald Heie and Daniel Boller.
Pallbearers were Jonathan Heie, Charles, Michael and Bartholomew Woyczik, Dean and Luke Boller, Christopher Hartz and Charles Boyum. Honorary pallbearers were the remaining grandchildren.
Interment
was at Calvary Cemetery, Anoka. Arrangements were by Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, Anoka.
Jesse G. Bratsch
Funeral services for Jesse G. Bratsch, 86, Anoka, took place Feb. 8 at Brooklyn Evangelical Lutheran Church. Rev. Curtis Holub officiated.
Bratsch died Feb. 3 at his home. He was born Jan. 7, 1914 in Flora Township, Renville County, to Gustave H. and Clara H. Steinkamp Bratsch. He was a superintendent/sales representative at Char-Gale Manufacturing and D.C Sales.
He is survived by his daughter, Joanne Barker and husband Louis of Anoka; grandchildren, Mary Boynton of Andover, Elliot Lang and wife Peggy of Coon Rapids; eight great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Grace; grandson, Jesse Barker; and brothers, Ervin, Clarence and Elmer.
Pallbearers were Elliot Lang, Wally Paschke, Michael Boynton, Wendell, Gene Ervin and Alver Bratsch, and Bruce Skrukrud.
Interment
was Forest Hill Cemetery, Anoka. Arrangements were by Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, Anoka.
Dorothy B. Buchta
Memorial services for Dorothy Bernice (Wells) Buchta, 76, Coon Rapids, formerly of Cedar, took place Feb. 10 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, East Bethel.
Buchta died Feb. 6. She was born Feb. 14, 1942.
She is survived by her children, Sharon and Ward Schultz, Kathy and Bill Ludtke, Jackie and John Gerszewski, Mike and Orma Buchta, Chris and Sherry Buchta, Tom and Pam Buchta, Stephanie and Mark Skramsted; grandchildren, Troy and Karen, Jeff and Cymbre, Chad, Tony, Nicole, Mark, Traci and Todd, Alysia, Carianne and Jessica; stepgrandchildren, Charlene and Scott, Denise and Brad, Chris, Sandy and Archie, Barbara, Sokheng; great-grandchildren, Angela, Breanna, Adam, Charlize; step great-grandchildren, Jeremy, John, Ashley, Daniel, Mark and Madison; brothers, Gordon, Robert and Joan; sisters, Rosemarie and Don; brother-in-law, Stanley; sisters-in law, Ann and Cecelia; and many more family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wally; brothers, Arthur, Al, Richard; sister, Elsie; and grandson, Frankie.
Manford J. Hage
Funeral services for Manford J. Hage, 87, Coon Rapids, took place Feb. 9 at Zion Lutheran Church, Anoka. Rev. Norman Berg officiated.
Hage died Feb. 3 in Coon Rapids. He was born Sept. 25, 1912 in Franklin. He was a carpenter and a member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 38 and Eagles Arie 34. He was a co-founder of West Medicine Club.
He is survived by his sons, Tury and James; daughter, Karin (Dale) Nelson; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Nettie Lund and Gloria (Adolph) Levine; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Rose Hage; sister, Maderia Smith; and brother, Orville Hage.
Interment
was at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. Arrangements were by Washburn-McReavy Seman Chapel.
Ted Hinkley
Funeral services for Ted Hinkley, 68, Ft. Carson, Colo., took place Feb. 7 at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, Anoka. Rev. Steve Munds officiated.
Hinkley died Feb. 1 in Colorado Springs, Colo. He was born in Anoka on Aug. 1, 1931 to Charles O. and Louise Ostrander Hinkley. He was a retired lineman for Montana Dakota Utilities, and a Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War in which he was awarded the Purple Heart.
He is survived by his sons, Charles Hinkley of Anoka, Bruce Hinkley of Ft. Carson, Colo.; daughters, Susan (Neil) Scott of Crystal, Pamela (William) Egan of Cologne; eight grandchildren; brothers, James (Patricia) Hinkley of Arizona, Kenneth (Elizabeth) Hinkley of Virginia, Robert (Bonni) Hinkley of Edina; sister, Harriet (Michael Kroeger) of Blaine; cousin, Charles (JoAnn) Coler of Champlin; and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Penelope; son, John; and grandson, Thomas Egan.
Pallbearers were Bruce, Chuck, Bob and Jim Hinkley, Charlie Coler and Mike Kroeger. Honorary pallbearers were Ken and Tristan Hinkley, Nathaniel, Neil, Stuart and Noah Scott, Bill and John Egan, and Jeff Bloom.
Interment
was at Champlin Cemetery, Champlin. Arrangements were by Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home.
Matthew H. Humiston
Funeral services for Matthew H. Humiston, 45, Dayton, took place Feb. 7 at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Elm Creek Ward. Bishop Gene Pranger officiated.
Humiston died Feb. 2 in Dayton. He was born April 12, 1954 in Marshalltown, Iowa, to James Humiston and Beth Stettler. He was employed in sales management.
He is survived by his wife, Karen and children; parents from Wisconsin; and father- and mother-in-law.
Interment
was at St. Fridolin Cemetery, Champlin. Arrangements were by Gearhart Anoka Funeral Chapel.
James A. Loiselle
Funeral services for James A. Loiselle, 83, Anoka, took place Feb. 7 at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church, Anoka. Rev. Bill Deziel officiated.
Loiselle died Feb. 3 in New Hope. He was born June 5, 1916, in Holcomb, Wis., to William Loiselle and Anna Robertson. He was a school custodial engineer and a veteran of World War II.
He is survived by his wife, Bernice; daughters and sons-in-law, Claudette and Skip Gulner, Gerri and Bob Kinblom, and Linda and Jerry Pikus; son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Barb Loiselle; 15 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandsons.
Pallbearers were his grandsons.
Interment
was at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Arrangements were by Gearhart Anoka Funeral Chapel.
Myrtle E. Mollner
Funeral services for Myrtle E. Mollner (Androli), 78, Anoka, took place Feb. 9 at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church, Anoka. Rev. Mike Paquet officiated.
Mollner died Feb. 5 at her home. She was born March 31, 1921 in Alma, Wis., to Benjamin Brunkow and Lila M. Hoch. She was a senior vice president of Coon Rapids VFW Auxiliary and a Mercy Hospital volunteer.
She is survived by her husband, Andrew; children, Gerald and Sandra Androli, Lila and David Hamers, Renee and Jerry Stevenson, David and Crystal Androli, Lucy and Jack Swedlund; grandchildren, Brent, Krisanne, Holli, Jennifer, Matthew, Charlie, Alyssa, Adam, Anna, Jonathan, William and Franklin; nine greatgrandchildren; and sisters, Dorothy Accola, Renetta McGary and Pat Bowers.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Herbert J. Androli.
Pallbearers were Brent Androli, Ted Hogan., Adam, Alyssa and Jerry Stevenson, and Jack Swedlund.
Interment
was at Calvary Cemetery, Anoka. Arrangements were by Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, Anoka.
Helen J. Pence
Funeral services for Helen J. Pence, 71, Coon Rapids, took place Feb. 8 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Rhinelander, Wis.
Pence died Feb. 2 in Coon Rapids. She was born June 13, 1928 in Rhinelander to Franklin Kramer and Helen Middendorf.
She is survived by her children, Thomas, Jill Albrecht and husband Paul, Susan Pence and husband Tim, Daniel and wife Patricia, and Nancy; grandchildren, Jillian, Erin, Tim, Karen, Mike, Emma and Maegan; and siblings, Bernard Kramer, Franklin and wife Laura, Mary Brenger and Norbert Kramer.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert.
Interment
was at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery, Rhinelander. Arrangements were by Gearhart Coon Rapids Funeral Chapel.
