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Mary Flaten

1938 - 2026

BORN

1938

DIED

2026

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Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home - Anoka

2005 Branch Avenue

Anoka, Minnesota

Mary Flaten Obituary

Born February 20, 1938. Died January 3, 2026.

Preceded in death by parents Harry and Angeline Johnson, brothers John and Richard Johnson, sisters Carol Anderson and Kathryn Johnson, one newborn son, one niece, and one nephew.

Survived by husband Sylvan, sons Russell and Stephen (Abigail), grandchildren Bethany and Jonathan, brother Robert (Mary Kay) Johnson, three nephews, and one niece.

Services will be held at Zion Lutheran Church, 1601 4th Avenue, Anoka on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 11:00AM. Visitation begins at 10:00AM. Additional obituary information can be found at thurston-lindberg.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by ABC Newspapers on Jan. 12, 2026.

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