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Pat Frazier-Roers
Memorial services for Pat Frazier-Roers, 59, Coon Rapids, took place July 27 at Washburn-McReavy Seman Chapel, Coon Rapids. Rev. Patrick Kennedy officiated.
Frazier-Roers died July 23, 2002 at Unity Hospital She was born Sept. 23, 1942 in Anoka. She was a member of Woman of Moose Chapter #563.
She is survived by her husband, Duane G. Roers; daughter, Jo-Ann M. Frazier-Drager; mother-in-law, Mary L. Roers; sister, Kathleen (Jim) Getting; brothers, Eugene (Pat) Reid and Wayne (Mardette) Reid; stepchildren, Rita and Peter; six grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; seven brothers-in-law; one sister-in-law; and many other relatives and friends.
Arrangements were by Washburn-McReavy Seman Chapel.
Louise Johnson
Funeral services for Louise M. Johnson, 50, Anoka, took place July 26 at Zion Lutheran Church, Anoka. Rev. Liane Rock officiated.
Johnson died July 23, 2002 at Mercy Hospital. She was born Nov. 30, 1951 in Alexandria to Clifford M. Olson and Mae E. Forsberg. She was a self-employed tax accountant.
She is survived by her husband, Terry; son, Jeremy and wife Tracey of Coon Rapids; daughter, Heather Harrington and husband Mike of Ogden, Utah; grandsons, Riley and Aiden Harrington; mother, Mae Olson of Cyrus; sister, Linda Kading and husband John; brothers, Gene Olson and wife Maureen, Rollie Olson and wife Gayle; and many nieces, nephews, special cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Clifford Olson.
Interment was at Trinity Cemetery, Cyrus. Arrangements were by Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, Anoka.
Sharon McCollow
Funeral services for Sharon McCollow, 61, Coon Rapids, took place July 29 at Epiphany Catholic Church, Coon Rapids Rev. Jacob Yali officiated.
McCollow died July 25, 2002 in Fridley. She was born Feb. 5, 1941 in Minneapolis.
She is survived by her husband, John “Jack;” daughters, Jackie Brandeen (Ed), Beth Herman (Chris), Becky McCollow (Don Abbound); four grandchildren; sister, Patricia Floer (Chuck), “Kush” Purdes (Bob); and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Stella Flannery.
Pallbearers were Chuck and Mike Floer, Bob and Don Purdes, Joe Anderson and Scott Seifert.
Interment was at Epiphany Cemetery, Arrangements were by Washburn-McReavy Seman Chapel, Coon Rapids.
Edward Munson
Funeral services for Edward J. Munson, 64, Andover, took place July 31 at Trinity Episcopal Church, Anoka.
Munson died July 27, 2002 at his home. He was born Feb. 24, 1938 in Minneapolis to Christian H. Munson and Magnhild Ellingson. He was a 33-year employee of Spring Lake Park School District 16 and served with the 1st Battle Group, 3rd Infantry in the U.S. Army.
He is survived by his wife, Mary; sons, Michael (Kari), David (Amy); daughters, Kathy (Jamie), Karen (Greg); 11 grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Paul.
Interment was at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Arrangements were by Methven-Taylor Funeral Home, Anoka Chapel.
Valeria Peterson
Funeral services for Valeria Leone Peterson, 94, Ham Lake, took place July 14 at Constance Evangelical Free Church. Rev. Randy Discher officiated.
Peterson died July 11, 2002. She was born Jan. 13, 1908 in New Brighton to Felix and Mary Slatoski.
She is survived by her daughters, Bev and husband David Medvecky of Isanti, Renee and husband Randy Amenrud of Ham Lake; daughter-in-law, Dorothy Peterson of Ham Lake; sister, Emily Kotla of New Brighton; grandchildren, Cindy, Craig, Todd, Trudy and Troy; great-grandchildren, Jacob, Jennifer, Aarilee, Aaron and Veronica; and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester; son, Willis; two brothers; and four sisters.
Pallbearers were grandchildren and spouses, Cindy and John Lorenzen, Craig and Kim Bonde, Todd and Toni Amenrud, Trudy and Mike Berggren, Troy Amenrud. Honorary pallbearers were Jacob and Jennifer Bonde, Aarliee and Aaron Lorenzen, Veronica Valeria Amenrud.
Interment was at the church cemetery. Arrangements were by Strike Funeral Home-Isanti Chapel.
Arthur Pierson
Funeral services for Arthur J. Pierson, 75, Coon Rapids, took place July 29 at Epiphany Catholic Church, Coon Rapids. Rev. Patrick Kennedy officiated.
Pierson died July 25, 2002 in Coon Rapids. He was born April, 10, 1927 in Rogers and was a truck driver. He served in the U.S. Army, and was a member of the Kraus-Hartig VFW Post and Coon Rapids Kiwanis Club.
He is survived by his wife, Beverly; children, Timothy (Kim), Jeffrey, Leslie (Denise), Scott (Terri), Darrell, Cheryl (Michael) Butler; seven grandchildren; brothers, Virgil (Agnes), Duane (Joan), Kenneth (Karen), Floyd (Jan), Ronald (Jearie); and many nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur, mother, Anna; stepfather, Sam Gast; and brother, Edwin Gast.
Interment was at Epiphany Cemetery, Coon Rapids. Arrangements were by Washburn-McReavy Seman Chapel, Coon Rapids.
Bernard Steffen
Funeral services for Bernard E. “Bernie” Steffen, 70, Ramsey, took place July 31 at Lord of Life Lutheran Church. Rev. Blair K. Anderson and Hilton Hammer officiated.
Steffen died July 26, 2002 at his home. He was born Dec. 28, 1931 in Plainview to Kenneth S. and Alta L. (Steinke) Steffen. He was an attorney and a partner in the law firm of Barna, Guzy and Steffen, and a former Anoka County administrator, the first appointed in the state.
He is survived by his wife, Natalie Haas Steffen; children, Michael Steffen (Mary Rouen) of Eugene, Ore., Joan Taubert, John Steffen, Mary (David) Dahlheimer, Mark (Sherri) Steffen of Steamboat Springs, Colo., and Thomas Steffen; stepson, Chief Michael (Sheila) Haas of Groton, Conn.; stepdaughter, Donnell Drews; 22 grandchildren; sister, Mary (Dr. Sterling) Tignor of Kokomo, Ind.; brother, Jerome (Mierta) Steffen of Rio Preida, Brazil; sister, Rena (David) Michael of Denver, Colo.; and numerous nieces, nephews, friends and business associates.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Alta Steffen; and stepson, Scott Haas.
Pallbearers were all his law partners.
Interment was at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis. Arrangements were by Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, Anoka.
Stanley Welsh
Funeral services for Stanley E. Welsh, 88, Ramsey, took place Aug. 1 at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church. Rev. Dennis Heiden officiated.
Welsh died July 28, 2002 at Guardian Angels Care Center, Elk River. He was born Sept. 18, 1913 in Hyannis, Neb., to Isaac E. and Anne B. (VanGundy) Welsh. He was a retired mechanic.
He is survived by his sons, Harold Welsh of Stacy, Steven (Kathy) Welsh of Ramsey, Marvin (Kathy) Welsh of North Branch, Larry (Lyn) Welsh of East Bethel, Lyle Welsh of Ramsey; daughter, Arlene Welsh of Ramsey; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Leona; sister, Oleta Smith; and brother, Raymond Welsh.
Interment was at Moose Lake Cemetery, Pequot Lakes. Arrangements were by Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, Anoka.
Emmet West
Memorial services for Emmet R. West, 87, Braham, took place July 31 at Historic Fort Snelling Chapel.
West died July 25, 2002. He was retired from Grain Belt Brewery.
He is survived by his wife, Josephine; children, John (Debbie), Bernard “Shordy,” Laurie (Charlie), Rory and Chuck; grandchildren, Shane, Shawn, Adam, Jaymie, Mary, Sarah, Amie and April; great-grandchildren, Garrot and Little John; brothers, Hugh and Everett; and sisters, Vera and Carrie.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Nancy; grandson, Shawn; brothers, John, Leslie, Ralph and Melvin; and sisters, Opal, Marvel, Hazel and Romona.
Interment was at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Arrangements were by Cremation Society of Minnesota.
