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David D. "Dave" Berger

David D. "Dave" Berger

March 13, 2020

David D. "Dave" Berger, age 90 of Hastings, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday afternoon, March 13, 2020, at Augustana Care of Hastings. David Dean, the son of John and Alvira (Raimann) Berger, was born on April 10, 1929, in Wells, Minnesota. Following his graduation from Wells High School with the class of 1947, Dave attended...

Leo F. Girgen

Leo F. Girgen

March 12, 2020

Leo F. Girgen, age 91, of Hastings, died Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Regina Assisted Living in Hastings after a lengthy illness. Leo Frank Girgen, was born December 23, 1928 on the family farm near Vermillion to Nicholas and Anna (Kieffer) Girgen. He married Ruth M. Demuth, November 27, 1948 at St. Boniface Church in Hastings. Leo worked his...

Michael "Mike" Doyle

Michael "Mike" Doyle

March 11, 2020

Michael "Mike" R. Doyle, age 66, of Farmington, died peacefully on March 11, 2020. The son of George and Emma Doyle was born on February 18, 1954 in Red Wing, MN. Mike attended school in Rosemount, MN, and was a farmer before his health forced him to retire. He will forever be remembered for being the person that was...

Jackie "Jack" Caudill

Jackie "Jack" Caudill

March 11, 2020

Jackie "Jack" Caudill, age 63 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully on Wednesday afternoon, March 11, 2020, at United Hospital in St. Paul. Jack Nathan, the son of Russell and Ilene (Speakes) Caudill, was born on June 15, 1956, in Seat Pleasant, Maryland. At the age of ten, Jack's parents both died suddenly, which forced he and his siblings...

Donald "Don" Saari

Donald "Don" Saari

March 11, 2020

Donald "Don" Saari, age 80 of Hastings, died peacefully on Wednesday evening, March 11, 2020, at White Pine Senior Living in Cottage Grove. Donald Warren, the son of Toivo and Enid (Kersten) Saari, was born on August 17, 1939, in Superior, Wisconsin. Due to his upbringing there, Don was a dedicated Packers Fan and also took much pride in...

Patrick J.  Riley

Patrick J. Riley

March 9, 2020

Patrick James Riley, of St. Paul, died of natural causes, on Monday, March 9, at his home. Patrick, the son of James and Sophie Riley, was born on March 8, 1957, at Miller Hospital in St. Paul. He was the 6th child of James and Sophie, and the Doctor always delivered the 6th baby free. He grew up on...

Max T. Anderson

Max T. Anderson

March 9, 2020

Max T. Anderson

Age 16 of Rosemount, born December 7, 2003 in Burnsville to Tom & Lisa Anderson, passed away peacefully March 9, 2020 at home with his family at his side.  Max will be dearly missed by his parents, Tom & Lisa; brother, Alex; sister, Kylee; grandparents, Francis Anderson and Ardell & Marion Cayler; aunts and uncles: Tia & Jason...

Patrick A. Appert

Patrick A. Appert

March 3, 2020

Patrick A. Appert, age 66, of Hastings, passed away on March 3, 2020 surround by his family. Patrick was born in Bismarck, ND to Jerry & Renee (Beastrom) Appert on November 3, 1953. He married his high school sweetheart Maureen Erhardt on November 27, 1971 in Hazelton, ND. They moved to Hastings in 1987. He worked as a pipe...

Barry M. Moore

Barry M. Moore

February 29, 2020

Moore, Barry M.

Age 60 of Eagan, passed away on Feb. 29, 2020 surrounded by his family. Preceded in death by his father, Richard. Survived by his wife of 28 years, Sharon; children, Ariel (Chris) Neu, John (Kristiana) and Christine (Adam) Harding; grandchildren, Emma, Kyla, Demelza, Charlotte and Zander; mother, Joan Savage; brothers, Jerry Savage, Matthew (Cathy) Savage and Dwayne...

Jeffrey "Jeff" Suhr

Jeffrey "Jeff" Suhr

February 28, 2020

Jeffrey "Jeff" Suhr, age 55 of Rosemount, died peacefully following an extended illness on Friday, February 28, 2020, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Private family services will be held. Arrangements are being completed by Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings.

John W. Wenker

John W. Wenker

February 25, 2020

John W. Wenker, age 65 of Minneapolis, died suddenly but peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 25, 2020. John William, the son of Max and June (Kramer) Wenker, was born on January 29, 1955 in Melrose, Minnesota. Following his graduation from Melrose High School, John graduated from the University of Minnesota. He began working for Senator Durenberger of Minnesota...

Jeanne L. Schmitt

Jeanne L. Schmitt

February 25, 2020

Jeanne L. Schmitt, age 92, of Hastings, passed away on February 25, 2020 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul from complications due to a fall at home. She was born November 28, 1927 in New Trier to Michael and Amelia (Yetzer) Braun. She was an avid volunteer and a world traveler. Jeanne enjoyed her card clubs, and was an...

Victoria H. Grundman

Victoria H. Grundman

February 23, 2020

Victoria Helen Grundman, 96, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2020. Victoria was the second of five children, born to Sarah and William Kleve in Adrian, Minn. on June 29, 1923. Victoria grew up on her family’s farm, and moved to Farmington, Minn. where she graduated from high school. After graduation she lived in the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis...

Ronald Herbert Haack

Ronald Herbert Haack

February 22, 2020

Ronald Herbert Haack

Age 82 of Ft. Wayne, IN, formerly of the Twin Cities, born June 18, 1937 in St. Paul to Herbert & Eleanor Haack, passed away February 22, 2020 in Ft. Wayne, IN.  Ronald graduated with distinction in 1955 from Wilson High School, St. Paul and later the University of Minnesota in Electrical Engineering.  He retired after 26 years...

Marilyn Joyce Gisselquist Borgeson

Marilyn Joyce Gisselquist Borgeson

February 21, 2020

Marilyn Joyce (Borgeson) Gisselquist,

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Age 90 of Minneapolis. Died peacefully at Lyngblomsten Care Center in St. Paul on February 21, 2020.

Marilyn was born June 22, 1929 in Moline, Illinois to Folke and Inez Borgeson. She grew up in Sheyenne, North Dakota, and graduated from high school there in 1947. Marilyn graduated from Luther Junior...

John F. Bauer

John F. Bauer

February 19, 2020

John Bauer, age 84 of Hastings, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday morning, February 19, 2020, at United Hospital in St. Paul. John Ferdinand, the son of Anton and Eva (Leih) Bauer, was born on June 24, 1935, in Hastings. Following his graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1954, he enlisted in the...

Merlin L Keller

Merlin L Keller

February 14, 2020

Age 94, passed away February 14, 2020 at the Augustana Care Facility in Apple Valley, MN. Survived by three of his four children, daughters Sheerie, Delores (Paul); his son Philip, deceased son David’s life partner Beverly MacKenzie along with his five grandchildren: Paul, Steven, Mark (Erin), Scott, Janae and five great grandchildren. Born in Dassel, MN and raised in Sandstone,...

Edith M. Paradis

Edith M. Paradis

February 13, 2020

Edith M. Paradis, age 90 of Hampton, died peacefully at home on Thursday afternoon, February 13, 2020. Edith Mabel, the daughter of Raymond and Nellie Giddings, was born on June 25, 1929, in Springfield, Vermont. Following her graduation from high school, she was united in marriage to Ronald Paradis in 1947. They were blessed with four children and many...

Richard "Dick" Coughlin

Richard "Dick" Coughlin

February 13, 2020

Richard "Dick" Coughlin, age 76 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully at home on Thursday morning, February 13, 2020. Richard James III, the son of Richard J. II and Elizabeth (Benton) Coughlin, the fist child born in 1944 in North Dakota, was born on January 1, 1944 in Minot. Dick graduated from Williston High School with the class of...

Daryl A. Plath

Daryl A. Plath

February 13, 2020

Daryl Alfred Plath passed away on February 13, 2020 at the age of 89. Daryl was born in Fairmont, Minnesota on January 4, 1931 to Alfred and Mabel Plath. He attended country school districts 11 & 35. He graduated from Fairmont High School in 1949. In 1951 he graduated from Tech school in Chicago. He was inducted into the...

David D. "Dave" Berger

David D. "Dave" Berger

March 13, 2020

David D. "Dave" Berger, age 90 of Hastings, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday afternoon, March 13, 2020, at Augustana Care of Hastings. David Dean, the son of John and Alvira (Raimann) Berger, was born on April 10, 1929, in Wells, Minnesota. Following his graduation from Wells High School with the class of 1947, Dave attended...

Leo F. Girgen

Leo F. Girgen

March 12, 2020

Leo F. Girgen, age 91, of Hastings, died Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Regina Assisted Living in Hastings after a lengthy illness. Leo Frank Girgen, was born December 23, 1928 on the family farm near Vermillion to Nicholas and Anna (Kieffer) Girgen. He married Ruth M. Demuth, November 27, 1948 at St. Boniface Church in Hastings. Leo worked his...

Michael "Mike" Doyle

Michael "Mike" Doyle

March 11, 2020

Michael "Mike" R. Doyle, age 66, of Farmington, died peacefully on March 11, 2020. The son of George and Emma Doyle was born on February 18, 1954 in Red Wing, MN. Mike attended school in Rosemount, MN, and was a farmer before his health forced him to retire. He will forever be remembered for being the person that was...

Jackie "Jack" Caudill

Jackie "Jack" Caudill

March 11, 2020

Jackie "Jack" Caudill, age 63 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully on Wednesday afternoon, March 11, 2020, at United Hospital in St. Paul. Jack Nathan, the son of Russell and Ilene (Speakes) Caudill, was born on June 15, 1956, in Seat Pleasant, Maryland. At the age of ten, Jack's parents both died suddenly, which forced he and his siblings...

Donald "Don" Saari

Donald "Don" Saari

March 11, 2020

Donald "Don" Saari, age 80 of Hastings, died peacefully on Wednesday evening, March 11, 2020, at White Pine Senior Living in Cottage Grove. Donald Warren, the son of Toivo and Enid (Kersten) Saari, was born on August 17, 1939, in Superior, Wisconsin. Due to his upbringing there, Don was a dedicated Packers Fan and also took much pride in...

Patrick J.  Riley

Patrick J. Riley

March 9, 2020

Patrick James Riley, of St. Paul, died of natural causes, on Monday, March 9, at his home. Patrick, the son of James and Sophie Riley, was born on March 8, 1957, at Miller Hospital in St. Paul. He was the 6th child of James and Sophie, and the Doctor always delivered the 6th baby free. He grew up on...

Max T. Anderson

Max T. Anderson

March 9, 2020

Max T. Anderson

Age 16 of Rosemount, born December 7, 2003 in Burnsville to Tom & Lisa Anderson, passed away peacefully March 9, 2020 at home with his family at his side.  Max will be dearly missed by his parents, Tom & Lisa; brother, Alex; sister, Kylee; grandparents, Francis Anderson and Ardell & Marion Cayler; aunts and uncles: Tia & Jason...

Patrick A. Appert

Patrick A. Appert

March 3, 2020

Patrick A. Appert, age 66, of Hastings, passed away on March 3, 2020 surround by his family. Patrick was born in Bismarck, ND to Jerry & Renee (Beastrom) Appert on November 3, 1953. He married his high school sweetheart Maureen Erhardt on November 27, 1971 in Hazelton, ND. They moved to Hastings in 1987. He worked as a pipe...

Barry M. Moore

Barry M. Moore

February 29, 2020

Moore, Barry M.

Age 60 of Eagan, passed away on Feb. 29, 2020 surrounded by his family. Preceded in death by his father, Richard. Survived by his wife of 28 years, Sharon; children, Ariel (Chris) Neu, John (Kristiana) and Christine (Adam) Harding; grandchildren, Emma, Kyla, Demelza, Charlotte and Zander; mother, Joan Savage; brothers, Jerry Savage, Matthew (Cathy) Savage and Dwayne...

Jeffrey "Jeff" Suhr

Jeffrey "Jeff" Suhr

February 28, 2020

Jeffrey "Jeff" Suhr, age 55 of Rosemount, died peacefully following an extended illness on Friday, February 28, 2020, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Private family services will be held. Arrangements are being completed by Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings.

John W. Wenker

John W. Wenker

February 25, 2020

John W. Wenker, age 65 of Minneapolis, died suddenly but peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 25, 2020. John William, the son of Max and June (Kramer) Wenker, was born on January 29, 1955 in Melrose, Minnesota. Following his graduation from Melrose High School, John graduated from the University of Minnesota. He began working for Senator Durenberger of Minnesota...

Jeanne L. Schmitt

Jeanne L. Schmitt

February 25, 2020

Jeanne L. Schmitt, age 92, of Hastings, passed away on February 25, 2020 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul from complications due to a fall at home. She was born November 28, 1927 in New Trier to Michael and Amelia (Yetzer) Braun. She was an avid volunteer and a world traveler. Jeanne enjoyed her card clubs, and was an...

Victoria H. Grundman

Victoria H. Grundman

February 23, 2020

Victoria Helen Grundman, 96, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2020. Victoria was the second of five children, born to Sarah and William Kleve in Adrian, Minn. on June 29, 1923. Victoria grew up on her family’s farm, and moved to Farmington, Minn. where she graduated from high school. After graduation she lived in the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis...

Ronald Herbert Haack

Ronald Herbert Haack

February 22, 2020

Ronald Herbert Haack

Age 82 of Ft. Wayne, IN, formerly of the Twin Cities, born June 18, 1937 in St. Paul to Herbert & Eleanor Haack, passed away February 22, 2020 in Ft. Wayne, IN.  Ronald graduated with distinction in 1955 from Wilson High School, St. Paul and later the University of Minnesota in Electrical Engineering.  He retired after 26 years...

Marilyn Joyce Gisselquist Borgeson

Marilyn Joyce Gisselquist Borgeson

February 21, 2020

Marilyn Joyce (Borgeson) Gisselquist,

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Age 90 of Minneapolis. Died peacefully at Lyngblomsten Care Center in St. Paul on February 21, 2020.

Marilyn was born June 22, 1929 in Moline, Illinois to Folke and Inez Borgeson. She grew up in Sheyenne, North Dakota, and graduated from high school there in 1947. Marilyn graduated from Luther Junior...

John F. Bauer

John F. Bauer

February 19, 2020

John Bauer, age 84 of Hastings, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday morning, February 19, 2020, at United Hospital in St. Paul. John Ferdinand, the son of Anton and Eva (Leih) Bauer, was born on June 24, 1935, in Hastings. Following his graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1954, he enlisted in the...

Merlin L Keller

Merlin L Keller

February 14, 2020

Age 94, passed away February 14, 2020 at the Augustana Care Facility in Apple Valley, MN. Survived by three of his four children, daughters Sheerie, Delores (Paul); his son Philip, deceased son David’s life partner Beverly MacKenzie along with his five grandchildren: Paul, Steven, Mark (Erin), Scott, Janae and five great grandchildren. Born in Dassel, MN and raised in Sandstone,...

Edith M. Paradis

Edith M. Paradis

February 13, 2020

Edith M. Paradis, age 90 of Hampton, died peacefully at home on Thursday afternoon, February 13, 2020. Edith Mabel, the daughter of Raymond and Nellie Giddings, was born on June 25, 1929, in Springfield, Vermont. Following her graduation from high school, she was united in marriage to Ronald Paradis in 1947. They were blessed with four children and many...

Richard "Dick" Coughlin

Richard "Dick" Coughlin

February 13, 2020

Richard "Dick" Coughlin, age 76 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully at home on Thursday morning, February 13, 2020. Richard James III, the son of Richard J. II and Elizabeth (Benton) Coughlin, the fist child born in 1944 in North Dakota, was born on January 1, 1944 in Minot. Dick graduated from Williston High School with the class of...

Daryl A. Plath

Daryl A. Plath

February 13, 2020

Daryl Alfred Plath passed away on February 13, 2020 at the age of 89. Daryl was born in Fairmont, Minnesota on January 4, 1931 to Alfred and Mabel Plath. He attended country school districts 11 & 35. He graduated from Fairmont High School in 1949. In 1951 he graduated from Tech school in Chicago. He was inducted into the...

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