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Patrick T. Doyle

Patrick T. Doyle

April 15, 2020

Patrick T. Doyle

Age 86 of Minneapolis, born July 11, 1933 in Minneapolis to Harold & Alice Doyle, passed away peacefully at home April 15, 2020 surrounded by family. Patrick served in the U S Air Force and worked in the VA for 30 years.  He was also very proud of his 46 years of sobriety. He will be dearly missed...

Joan M. Tonsager

Joan M. Tonsager

April 13, 2020

Joan Marie Tonsager of Hastings, age 92, died Monday, April 13, 2020 in Mesa, Arizona.

She is survived by her nine children: Luella (Jerry) Kramer, John (Mary) Tonsager, Cecelia (Bruce) Bauer, Gregory (Valerie) Tonsager, Kathy Lakin, Mary(Kevin) Fogarty, Madonna (Michael) Denley, Veronica (Lance) Johnstone, and Peter (Janet) Tonsager. She is greatly missed by her 24...

Alfred D. "Curly" Lundberg

Alfred D. "Curly" Lundberg

April 12, 2020

Alfred D. "Curly" Lundberg, age 91 of Hastings, died peacefully at home on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020, surrounded by is loving family. Alfred D., the son of Theodore "T.W." and Agnes (Johnson) Lundberg, was born on March 27, 1929, on the family farm in Lake Benton, Minnesota. In his early years, he attended school in a small rural...

Delores B. Horsch

Delores B. Horsch

April 12, 2020

Delores B. Horsch, age 97 of Hastings, died peacefully at Regina Senior Living on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020. The spirit of the youngest and last child of Mary Katherine (Holzemer) and Charles Birk has taken wing. Mom hoped to live to age 101 surpassing her sister Minnie (100) and laying claim to the title of "longest lived Birk."...

Timothy J. "Tim" Loesch

Timothy J. "Tim" Loesch

April 9, 2020

Timothy J. "Tim" Loesch, age 51 of Minneapolis, died suddenly on Thursday evening, April 9, 2020, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. Timothy Joe, the son of Donald and Cindy (Keetley) Loesch, was born on January 31, 1969, in Hastings. Following his education, Tim enlisted in the United States Army National Guard and later received and Honorable Discharge due...

Phyllus J. Morris

Phyllus J. Morris

April 8, 2020

Phyllus J. Morris, age 88 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully on Wednesday morning, April 8, 2020, at Regina Medical Center in Hastings. Phyllus June, the daughter of Charles and Fern (Moyer) Iler, was born on August 23, 1931, in Chesterton, Indiana. Following her education, Phyllus was united in marriage to Thomas Jones in 1950 and later divorced. She...

Frank O. "Spitty" Frost

Frank O. "Spitty" Frost

April 8, 2020

Frank Oliver Frost (“Spitty”), age 80, passed away on April 8, 2020 at home surrounded by loved ones. Frank was born on July 2, 1939 in Hastings, MN to his parents Reginald and Rosella (Reuter) Frost. He attended Guardian Angels school for 8 years and then on to the public school. He was in the 3rd grade when he...

Jessie Lynn Cervigni

Jessie Lynn Cervigni

April 7, 2020

Jessie Lynn (Kilfoil) Cervigni passed away at her home on April 7, 2020, following a battle with brain cancer, at the age of 45. She passed surrounded by her loving family. Jessie was born on January 3, 1975, in Virginia, MN to Karyn (Odella) and Daniel Kilfoil. She graduated in 1993 from Virginia High School. Following graduation, she enlisted...

Dolores Faye Wise

Dolores Faye Wise

April 5, 2020

Dolores Faye (Tiffany) Wise, age 90, of Hastings, passed away at home April 5, 2020. She was raised in Nelson, WI by Herbert and Marguerite Tiffany. Dolores taught Home Economics for over 30 years in District 833. She was a very kind, generous and independent woman. Her many delicious pies will be missed by all. Dolores was preceded in...

Devin Joseph Norring

Devin Joseph Norring

April 4, 2020

Devin Norring, age 19 of Hastings, died suddenly in his sleep on Saturday afternoon, April 4, 2020. Devin Joseph, the son of Thomas and Bridgette (Hallen) Norring, was born at Children's Hospital in St. Paul at 7:11 a.m. on December 19, 2000. As a child, Devin was all boy. From playing football, wrestling, BMX Biking, and riding dirt bike...

Raymond L Gilsrud

Raymond L Gilsrud

April 3, 2020

Raymond L. Gilsrud

Age 94, of Minneapolis passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family.  Raymond is preceded in death by his wife, Lois.  Survived by children:  Kenneth (Janalee), Linda (Dale) Maanum and William; eight grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; one sister; one sister-in-law; and nieces and nephews.

Funeral Home Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, Minneapolis

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Joyce M. Rutzen (Olson)

Joyce M. Rutzen (Olson)

April 2, 2020

Joyce M Rutzen(Olson) At age 91, Joyce took her first steps in Heaven on April 2, 2020. Due to the Covid situation at the time, the memorial service was postponed until Saturday, August 15. Please see details below.

Joyce was born in Milaca, MN to Paul and Lillian Olson on August 28, 1928. Preceded in death by husband, Louis; siblings:...

Eleanore A. Thurmes

Eleanore A. Thurmes

April 1, 2020

Eleanore A. Thurmes, age 94, of Hastings, died Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at Regina Care Center in Hastings surrounded by her loving family. Eleanore Ann Kruse was born August 17, 1925 in Miesville to Joseph and Marie (Eilen) Kruse. She grew up there and attended area schools. She married Math Thurmes on October 16, 1946 at St. Joseph Catholic...

Jill M. Lacoursiere

Jill M. Lacoursiere

March 29, 2020

Jill LaCoursiere, age 81 of Hastings, died peacefully following an extended illness on Sunday morning, March 29, 2020, at Augustana Care of Hastings. Jill Marie, the daughter of Robert and Helen (Hart) Arundel, was born on August 4, 1938, in St. Paul. Following her graduation from Forest Lake High School, Jill was united in marriage to Gerald "Jerry" LaCoursiere...

Mary Ellen Swanson

Mary Ellen Swanson

March 26, 2020

Mary Ellen Swanson, age 84, of Hastings, passed away March 26, 2020. She was born in Rhode Island on January 13, 1936 to Daniel Kelleher and Kathleen (Horan). She married Milton "Joe" Swanson on August 6, 1965 in Woonsocket, RI. She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton "Joe" Swanson; and her parents. Mary Ellen is survived by...

Mildred E. "Millie" Overmeyer

Mildred E. "Millie" Overmeyer

March 25, 2020

Mildred E. "Millie" Overmeyer, age 95 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully on Wednesday evening, March 25, 2020, at Regina Medical Center in Hastings. Mildred E., the daughter of Terrell and Edna Havling, was born on January 30, 1925, in Maynard, Indiana. On December 29, 1941, Millie was united in marriage to Fred Overmeyer in Indiana. While Fred was...

Betty A. Swanson

Betty A. Swanson

March 21, 2020

Betty A. Swanson, age 82, passed away at home surrounded by her family on March 21, 2020. She was born in Red Wing on June 20, 1937 to Leslie and Ethel Anderson. In 1954, Betty married Donald Swanson, also from Red Wing, and together they had five children. In 1964, they moved their family to Hastings where their residence...

Donald "Don" J. Woodward

Donald "Don" J. Woodward

March 20, 2020

Donald "Don" Woodward, age 91 of Hastings, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on March 20, 2020. Donald, the son of James and Hazel (Nelson) Woodward, was born on August 23, 1929, in Duluth. As a child, Don's family moved around and he attended grade school in Barnum, and later graduated from Forest Lake High School. Following his...

Colleen A. Dahlheim

Colleen A. Dahlheim

March 15, 2020

Colleen A. Dahlheim, age 64 of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 15, 2020. She was surrounded by all of her children and loved ones. Colleen Ann, the daughter of Helmer and Virginia (Ruh) Dahlheim, was born on March 3, 1956, in Minneapolis. She enjoyed traveling up to the north shore and traveling to the ocean...

Shawn Lee Farrell

Shawn Lee Farrell

March 14, 2020

Shawn L. Farrell, age 47 of Hastings, died suddenly on Saturday, March 14, 2020, while visiting his mother in Zumbrota. Shawn Lee, the son of Lee and Rae (Jacobson) Farrell, was born on April 19, 1972, in St. Paul. As a child, Shawn was active in hockey and was awarded for his attendance in school. Following his graduation from...

Patrick T. Doyle

Patrick T. Doyle

April 15, 2020

Patrick T. Doyle

Age 86 of Minneapolis, born July 11, 1933 in Minneapolis to Harold & Alice Doyle, passed away peacefully at home April 15, 2020 surrounded by family. Patrick served in the U S Air Force and worked in the VA for 30 years.  He was also very proud of his 46 years of sobriety. He will be dearly missed...

Joan M. Tonsager

Joan M. Tonsager

April 13, 2020

Joan Marie Tonsager of Hastings, age 92, died Monday, April 13, 2020 in Mesa, Arizona.

She is survived by her nine children: Luella (Jerry) Kramer, John (Mary) Tonsager, Cecelia (Bruce) Bauer, Gregory (Valerie) Tonsager, Kathy Lakin, Mary(Kevin) Fogarty, Madonna (Michael) Denley, Veronica (Lance) Johnstone, and Peter (Janet) Tonsager. She is greatly missed by her 24...

Alfred D. "Curly" Lundberg

Alfred D. "Curly" Lundberg

April 12, 2020

Alfred D. "Curly" Lundberg, age 91 of Hastings, died peacefully at home on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020, surrounded by is loving family. Alfred D., the son of Theodore "T.W." and Agnes (Johnson) Lundberg, was born on March 27, 1929, on the family farm in Lake Benton, Minnesota. In his early years, he attended school in a small rural...

Delores B. Horsch

Delores B. Horsch

April 12, 2020

Delores B. Horsch, age 97 of Hastings, died peacefully at Regina Senior Living on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020. The spirit of the youngest and last child of Mary Katherine (Holzemer) and Charles Birk has taken wing. Mom hoped to live to age 101 surpassing her sister Minnie (100) and laying claim to the title of "longest lived Birk."...

Timothy J. "Tim" Loesch

Timothy J. "Tim" Loesch

April 9, 2020

Timothy J. "Tim" Loesch, age 51 of Minneapolis, died suddenly on Thursday evening, April 9, 2020, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. Timothy Joe, the son of Donald and Cindy (Keetley) Loesch, was born on January 31, 1969, in Hastings. Following his education, Tim enlisted in the United States Army National Guard and later received and Honorable Discharge due...

Phyllus J. Morris

Phyllus J. Morris

April 8, 2020

Phyllus J. Morris, age 88 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully on Wednesday morning, April 8, 2020, at Regina Medical Center in Hastings. Phyllus June, the daughter of Charles and Fern (Moyer) Iler, was born on August 23, 1931, in Chesterton, Indiana. Following her education, Phyllus was united in marriage to Thomas Jones in 1950 and later divorced. She...

Frank O. "Spitty" Frost

Frank O. "Spitty" Frost

April 8, 2020

Frank Oliver Frost (“Spitty”), age 80, passed away on April 8, 2020 at home surrounded by loved ones. Frank was born on July 2, 1939 in Hastings, MN to his parents Reginald and Rosella (Reuter) Frost. He attended Guardian Angels school for 8 years and then on to the public school. He was in the 3rd grade when he...

Jessie Lynn Cervigni

Jessie Lynn Cervigni

April 7, 2020

Jessie Lynn (Kilfoil) Cervigni passed away at her home on April 7, 2020, following a battle with brain cancer, at the age of 45. She passed surrounded by her loving family. Jessie was born on January 3, 1975, in Virginia, MN to Karyn (Odella) and Daniel Kilfoil. She graduated in 1993 from Virginia High School. Following graduation, she enlisted...

Dolores Faye Wise

Dolores Faye Wise

April 5, 2020

Dolores Faye (Tiffany) Wise, age 90, of Hastings, passed away at home April 5, 2020. She was raised in Nelson, WI by Herbert and Marguerite Tiffany. Dolores taught Home Economics for over 30 years in District 833. She was a very kind, generous and independent woman. Her many delicious pies will be missed by all. Dolores was preceded in...

Devin Joseph Norring

Devin Joseph Norring

April 4, 2020

Devin Norring, age 19 of Hastings, died suddenly in his sleep on Saturday afternoon, April 4, 2020. Devin Joseph, the son of Thomas and Bridgette (Hallen) Norring, was born at Children's Hospital in St. Paul at 7:11 a.m. on December 19, 2000. As a child, Devin was all boy. From playing football, wrestling, BMX Biking, and riding dirt bike...

Raymond L Gilsrud

Raymond L Gilsrud

April 3, 2020

Raymond L. Gilsrud

Age 94, of Minneapolis passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family.  Raymond is preceded in death by his wife, Lois.  Survived by children:  Kenneth (Janalee), Linda (Dale) Maanum and William; eight grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; one sister; one sister-in-law; and nieces and nephews.

Funeral Home Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, Minneapolis

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Joyce M. Rutzen (Olson)

Joyce M. Rutzen (Olson)

April 2, 2020

Joyce M Rutzen(Olson) At age 91, Joyce took her first steps in Heaven on April 2, 2020. Due to the Covid situation at the time, the memorial service was postponed until Saturday, August 15. Please see details below.

Joyce was born in Milaca, MN to Paul and Lillian Olson on August 28, 1928. Preceded in death by husband, Louis; siblings:...

Eleanore A. Thurmes

Eleanore A. Thurmes

April 1, 2020

Eleanore A. Thurmes, age 94, of Hastings, died Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at Regina Care Center in Hastings surrounded by her loving family. Eleanore Ann Kruse was born August 17, 1925 in Miesville to Joseph and Marie (Eilen) Kruse. She grew up there and attended area schools. She married Math Thurmes on October 16, 1946 at St. Joseph Catholic...

Jill M. Lacoursiere

Jill M. Lacoursiere

March 29, 2020

Jill LaCoursiere, age 81 of Hastings, died peacefully following an extended illness on Sunday morning, March 29, 2020, at Augustana Care of Hastings. Jill Marie, the daughter of Robert and Helen (Hart) Arundel, was born on August 4, 1938, in St. Paul. Following her graduation from Forest Lake High School, Jill was united in marriage to Gerald "Jerry" LaCoursiere...

Mary Ellen Swanson

Mary Ellen Swanson

March 26, 2020

Mary Ellen Swanson, age 84, of Hastings, passed away March 26, 2020. She was born in Rhode Island on January 13, 1936 to Daniel Kelleher and Kathleen (Horan). She married Milton "Joe" Swanson on August 6, 1965 in Woonsocket, RI. She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton "Joe" Swanson; and her parents. Mary Ellen is survived by...

Mildred E. "Millie" Overmeyer

Mildred E. "Millie" Overmeyer

March 25, 2020

Mildred E. "Millie" Overmeyer, age 95 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully on Wednesday evening, March 25, 2020, at Regina Medical Center in Hastings. Mildred E., the daughter of Terrell and Edna Havling, was born on January 30, 1925, in Maynard, Indiana. On December 29, 1941, Millie was united in marriage to Fred Overmeyer in Indiana. While Fred was...

Betty A. Swanson

Betty A. Swanson

March 21, 2020

Betty A. Swanson, age 82, passed away at home surrounded by her family on March 21, 2020. She was born in Red Wing on June 20, 1937 to Leslie and Ethel Anderson. In 1954, Betty married Donald Swanson, also from Red Wing, and together they had five children. In 1964, they moved their family to Hastings where their residence...

Donald "Don" J. Woodward

Donald "Don" J. Woodward

March 20, 2020

Donald "Don" Woodward, age 91 of Hastings, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on March 20, 2020. Donald, the son of James and Hazel (Nelson) Woodward, was born on August 23, 1929, in Duluth. As a child, Don's family moved around and he attended grade school in Barnum, and later graduated from Forest Lake High School. Following his...

Colleen A. Dahlheim

Colleen A. Dahlheim

March 15, 2020

Colleen A. Dahlheim, age 64 of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 15, 2020. She was surrounded by all of her children and loved ones. Colleen Ann, the daughter of Helmer and Virginia (Ruh) Dahlheim, was born on March 3, 1956, in Minneapolis. She enjoyed traveling up to the north shore and traveling to the ocean...

Shawn Lee Farrell

Shawn Lee Farrell

March 14, 2020

Shawn L. Farrell, age 47 of Hastings, died suddenly on Saturday, March 14, 2020, while visiting his mother in Zumbrota. Shawn Lee, the son of Lee and Rae (Jacobson) Farrell, was born on April 19, 1972, in St. Paul. As a child, Shawn was active in hockey and was awarded for his attendance in school. Following his graduation from...

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