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Jacqueline "Jackie" Wilkens

Jacqueline "Jackie" Wilkens

December 28, 2019

Jacqueline "Jackie" Wilkens age 58 of Ellsworth, Wisconsin, died peacefully Saturday, December 28, 2019, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester following a recent illness. Jacqueline, the daughter of John & Judith (Majeski) Heesch, was born on September 20, 1961, in Hastings. Following her graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1979, Jackie continued her education in business....

Patricia K. "Pat" Benson

Patricia K. "Pat" Benson

December 27, 2019

Patricia K. "Pat" Benson, age 71 of Hastings, died peacefully at home on Friday evening, December 27, 2019. Patricia Kay, the daughter of Clarence and Esther (Henderson) Anderson, was born on May 26, 1948, in St. James, Minnesota. Following her graduation from St. James High School with the class of 1966, Pat continued her education at Commercial School in...

Maryellen Feidt

Maryellen Feidt

December 26, 2019

MaryEllen Feidt, age 87 of Hastings, died peacefully on Thursday morning, December 26, 2019, at Augustana Care of Hastings. MaryEllen, the daughter of Charles and Isabelle (Rondeau) Albrecht, was born on February 29, 1932, in St. Paul. Following her graduation, MaryEllen was united in marriage to Raymond Feidt on October 17, 1953, at St. Agnes Catholic Church in St....

Patricia A. "Pat" Hankes-Bauer

Patricia A. "Pat" Hankes-Bauer

December 26, 2019

Patricia A. "Pat" Hankes-Bauer, age 83 of Hastings, died peacefully on Thursday morning, December 26, 2019, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Patricia Ann, the daughter of Carl and Freda (Herkenratt) Hankes, was born on May 2, 1936, in Hastings. She attended Hastings High School and graduated with the class of 1955, and was proud to still meet monthly...

Beverly Jean Ahrendt

Beverly Jean Ahrendt

December 26, 2019

Beverly Jean Ahrendt, age 87 of Hastings, died peacefully on Thursday morning, December 26, 2019, at St. Joseph's Hospital in St. Paul. Jean, the second of ten children of David and Inez (Ames) Hill, was born on December 2, 1932 in Duluth. Following her education, Jean was united in marriage to Leslie Gray Sr. and he later preceded her...

Raymond  E. Gustin

Raymond E. Gustin

December 25, 2019

Raymond Gustin, age 93 passed away on Christmas. Raymond was born on a farm in Central Wisconsin during the Great Depression and at 12 years of age Raymond suffered a hunting accident causing him to have his right leg amputated above-the-knee. This ultimately led to a 40-year career as a Certified Prosthetist in Green Bay, Wisconsin. His son Brian...

Jonathan T. Milbrandt

Jonathan T. Milbrandt

December 24, 2019

Jonathan “Jon” T. Milbrandt, age 43, of Rosemount, MN, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2019. Jon was born June 21, 1976, in Ripon, WI, the son of James “Millie” C. and Lillian “Lil” G. (Petrak) Milbrandt. He graduated from Ripon High School and then graduated from Madison’s Bartending Academy. Jon worked as a bartender at Treasure Island in...

Rolf H Bogen

Rolf H Bogen

December 24, 2019

Rolf H. Bogen

Age 74 of Virginia, MN formerly of South Minneapolis, born April 29, 1945 in Norway to Oskar and Lilly Bogen, passed away December 24, 2019.  Rolf was a member of the Sons of Norway, the Norwegian National League and a trustee at Mindekirken, Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Ch.  He also served in the U.S. Naval Reserve and was a...

Lois "Pat" Wagner (Karnick)

Lois "Pat" Wagner (Karnick)

December 22, 2019

Lois "Pat" Wagner (Karnick), age 84, of Hastings, passed away December 22, 2019 at the Pauline Unit of Regina Memory Care in Hastings Pat was born in Hastings on January 18, 1935 to Frank and Lois (Harris) Karnick. She married Larry Wagner on May 12, 1956 in Pensacola, Florida. Pat graduated from Hastings High School in 1953 and then...

Keith E. Johnson

Keith E. Johnson

December 21, 2019

Keith E. Johnson, age 79, of Hastings, passed away at home December 21, 2019. He was born on January 7, 1940 in Cedar Rapids, IA to Raymond and Gertrude Johnson. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at 11:30 AM at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

Leonard V. Giannetti

Leonard V. Giannetti

December 21, 2019

Giannetti, Leonard V.

Age 90 of Richardson, TX (formerly of Apple Valley, MN) passed away on Dec., 21, 2019. Preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Elaine; 2nd wife of 15 years, Marilyn; brothers, James, Joseph and Americo; sisters, Nicholina and Eva; and step-great-granddaughter, Kendall. Survived by his children, Thomas (Melanie) and Paulette; step-daughters, Catherine (Tom) Hughes-Brink and...

Dolly J. Peckman

Dolly J. Peckman

December 20, 2019

Dolly J. Peckman, age 66, of Hastings, passed away December 20, 2019 at her home. Private Family Services will be held.

Joshua M. Miller

Joshua M. Miller

December 20, 2019

On December 20, 2019 surrounded by his family and friends, Josh "walked" peacefully through the gates of Heaven to meet his buddy, Grandpa. Josh attended Hastings High School and graduated in 2006. He studied Graphic Designs and was employed at Inmotion Properties doing data entry. Josh enjoyed going to the cabin, fishing, traveling, sports, Playstation, Power Soccer, Candy Crush...

Ruth L. Rand

Ruth L. Rand

December 19, 2019

Ruth L. Rand

Age 97, passed away on Dec. 19, 2019. She married Raymond Rand on April 15, 1951 and they raised two children, Rhoda and Richard. Ruth was proud of her Swedish background. She loved to travel. She was a part of ZBX and Gustavus Adolphus. Ruth is survived by daughter, Rhoda; son, Rick; grandsons, Randy and Ron; great-grandchildren, Krya,...

Warren J. Wagner

Warren J. Wagner

December 18, 2019

Warren J. Wagner, age 68, of Hastings, passed away at home December 18, 2019. Warren was born May 30, 1951 in Hastings to Alfred and Celestine (Ginther) Wagner. He was preceded in death by his parents. Warren is survived by his son, Robert Wagner; sisters, Eileen Graham, Karen Anderson, and Lois Estes; brothers, Bruce and Brent Wagner, other relatives...

John "Jack" Horsch

John "Jack" Horsch

December 17, 2019

John "Jack" Horsch, age 62 of Hampton, died Tuesday morning, December 17, 2019, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. John William, the son of William and Lorraine (Fahey) Horsch, was born in Hastings on December 18, 1956. Following his graduation from Rosemount with the class of 1975, Jack worked briefly for Nilcon Construction and later at Vic's Crane. While...

Delores V Armstrong

Delores V Armstrong

December 17, 2019

Delores V. Armstrong

Age 95 of Minneapolis, born June 22, 1924 in Minneapolis to Peter & Melvina Johnson, passed away December 17, 2019.  Delores retired after many years with Sears on Lake St. in Minneapolis and enjoyed volunteering at the American Swedish Institute.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Ronald; brother, LeRoy and sister, Helen.  Delores will be dearly...

Lorraine M Knickerbocker

Lorraine M Knickerbocker

December 15, 2019

Lorraine M. Knickerbocker age 95 of Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, Kenneth “Bob” and grandson, Thomas Spence. Survived by children: Nancy Letson, Wanda King and Robert “Rocky” Pat; four grandchildren; many great and great-great grandchildren. Service Friday, 11 AM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. So., with visitation one hour before. Interment Ft. Snelling. Memorials preferred to St....

Steven "Suds" Swanson

Steven "Suds" Swanson

December 13, 2019

Steven "Suds" Swanson, age 68 of Hastings, passed away Friday, December 13, 2019 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester. Steven Arthur, the son of Harlan and Glennis (Anderson) Swanson, was born on November 1, 1951 at the Red Wing Hospital. Known as Suds, he grew up in Hastings and he graduated from Hastings High School with the Class of...

Noel K. Estenson

Noel K. Estenson

December 11, 2019

Estenson, Noel K.

Age 80 of Lakeville, passed away peacefully on Dec. 11, 2019 at home surrounded by his family. Preceded in death by his parents, Ordean and Helen (Charais); his infant granddaughter and brothers, Wayne and Lionel. Survived by his loving wife of nearly 60 years, Ethel; children, Keith (Susan), Craig (Sharon), Kim (Scott) Amundson and Dennis (Barb); 12 grandchildren;...

Jacqueline "Jackie" Wilkens

Jacqueline "Jackie" Wilkens

December 28, 2019

Jacqueline "Jackie" Wilkens age 58 of Ellsworth, Wisconsin, died peacefully Saturday, December 28, 2019, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester following a recent illness. Jacqueline, the daughter of John & Judith (Majeski) Heesch, was born on September 20, 1961, in Hastings. Following her graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1979, Jackie continued her education in business....

Patricia K. "Pat" Benson

Patricia K. "Pat" Benson

December 27, 2019

Patricia K. "Pat" Benson, age 71 of Hastings, died peacefully at home on Friday evening, December 27, 2019. Patricia Kay, the daughter of Clarence and Esther (Henderson) Anderson, was born on May 26, 1948, in St. James, Minnesota. Following her graduation from St. James High School with the class of 1966, Pat continued her education at Commercial School in...

Maryellen Feidt

Maryellen Feidt

December 26, 2019

MaryEllen Feidt, age 87 of Hastings, died peacefully on Thursday morning, December 26, 2019, at Augustana Care of Hastings. MaryEllen, the daughter of Charles and Isabelle (Rondeau) Albrecht, was born on February 29, 1932, in St. Paul. Following her graduation, MaryEllen was united in marriage to Raymond Feidt on October 17, 1953, at St. Agnes Catholic Church in St....

Patricia A. "Pat" Hankes-Bauer

Patricia A. "Pat" Hankes-Bauer

December 26, 2019

Patricia A. "Pat" Hankes-Bauer, age 83 of Hastings, died peacefully on Thursday morning, December 26, 2019, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Patricia Ann, the daughter of Carl and Freda (Herkenratt) Hankes, was born on May 2, 1936, in Hastings. She attended Hastings High School and graduated with the class of 1955, and was proud to still meet monthly...

Beverly Jean Ahrendt

Beverly Jean Ahrendt

December 26, 2019

Beverly Jean Ahrendt, age 87 of Hastings, died peacefully on Thursday morning, December 26, 2019, at St. Joseph's Hospital in St. Paul. Jean, the second of ten children of David and Inez (Ames) Hill, was born on December 2, 1932 in Duluth. Following her education, Jean was united in marriage to Leslie Gray Sr. and he later preceded her...

Raymond  E. Gustin

Raymond E. Gustin

December 25, 2019

Raymond Gustin, age 93 passed away on Christmas. Raymond was born on a farm in Central Wisconsin during the Great Depression and at 12 years of age Raymond suffered a hunting accident causing him to have his right leg amputated above-the-knee. This ultimately led to a 40-year career as a Certified Prosthetist in Green Bay, Wisconsin. His son Brian...

Jonathan T. Milbrandt

Jonathan T. Milbrandt

December 24, 2019

Jonathan “Jon” T. Milbrandt, age 43, of Rosemount, MN, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2019. Jon was born June 21, 1976, in Ripon, WI, the son of James “Millie” C. and Lillian “Lil” G. (Petrak) Milbrandt. He graduated from Ripon High School and then graduated from Madison’s Bartending Academy. Jon worked as a bartender at Treasure Island in...

Rolf H Bogen

Rolf H Bogen

December 24, 2019

Rolf H. Bogen

Age 74 of Virginia, MN formerly of South Minneapolis, born April 29, 1945 in Norway to Oskar and Lilly Bogen, passed away December 24, 2019.  Rolf was a member of the Sons of Norway, the Norwegian National League and a trustee at Mindekirken, Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Ch.  He also served in the U.S. Naval Reserve and was a...

Lois "Pat" Wagner (Karnick)

Lois "Pat" Wagner (Karnick)

December 22, 2019

Lois "Pat" Wagner (Karnick), age 84, of Hastings, passed away December 22, 2019 at the Pauline Unit of Regina Memory Care in Hastings Pat was born in Hastings on January 18, 1935 to Frank and Lois (Harris) Karnick. She married Larry Wagner on May 12, 1956 in Pensacola, Florida. Pat graduated from Hastings High School in 1953 and then...

Keith E. Johnson

Keith E. Johnson

December 21, 2019

Keith E. Johnson, age 79, of Hastings, passed away at home December 21, 2019. He was born on January 7, 1940 in Cedar Rapids, IA to Raymond and Gertrude Johnson. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at 11:30 AM at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

Leonard V. Giannetti

Leonard V. Giannetti

December 21, 2019

Giannetti, Leonard V.

Age 90 of Richardson, TX (formerly of Apple Valley, MN) passed away on Dec., 21, 2019. Preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Elaine; 2nd wife of 15 years, Marilyn; brothers, James, Joseph and Americo; sisters, Nicholina and Eva; and step-great-granddaughter, Kendall. Survived by his children, Thomas (Melanie) and Paulette; step-daughters, Catherine (Tom) Hughes-Brink and...

Dolly J. Peckman

Dolly J. Peckman

December 20, 2019

Dolly J. Peckman, age 66, of Hastings, passed away December 20, 2019 at her home. Private Family Services will be held.

Joshua M. Miller

Joshua M. Miller

December 20, 2019

On December 20, 2019 surrounded by his family and friends, Josh "walked" peacefully through the gates of Heaven to meet his buddy, Grandpa. Josh attended Hastings High School and graduated in 2006. He studied Graphic Designs and was employed at Inmotion Properties doing data entry. Josh enjoyed going to the cabin, fishing, traveling, sports, Playstation, Power Soccer, Candy Crush...

Ruth L. Rand

Ruth L. Rand

December 19, 2019

Ruth L. Rand

Age 97, passed away on Dec. 19, 2019. She married Raymond Rand on April 15, 1951 and they raised two children, Rhoda and Richard. Ruth was proud of her Swedish background. She loved to travel. She was a part of ZBX and Gustavus Adolphus. Ruth is survived by daughter, Rhoda; son, Rick; grandsons, Randy and Ron; great-grandchildren, Krya,...

Warren J. Wagner

Warren J. Wagner

December 18, 2019

Warren J. Wagner, age 68, of Hastings, passed away at home December 18, 2019. Warren was born May 30, 1951 in Hastings to Alfred and Celestine (Ginther) Wagner. He was preceded in death by his parents. Warren is survived by his son, Robert Wagner; sisters, Eileen Graham, Karen Anderson, and Lois Estes; brothers, Bruce and Brent Wagner, other relatives...

John "Jack" Horsch

John "Jack" Horsch

December 17, 2019

John "Jack" Horsch, age 62 of Hampton, died Tuesday morning, December 17, 2019, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. John William, the son of William and Lorraine (Fahey) Horsch, was born in Hastings on December 18, 1956. Following his graduation from Rosemount with the class of 1975, Jack worked briefly for Nilcon Construction and later at Vic's Crane. While...

Delores V Armstrong

Delores V Armstrong

December 17, 2019

Delores V. Armstrong

Age 95 of Minneapolis, born June 22, 1924 in Minneapolis to Peter & Melvina Johnson, passed away December 17, 2019.  Delores retired after many years with Sears on Lake St. in Minneapolis and enjoyed volunteering at the American Swedish Institute.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Ronald; brother, LeRoy and sister, Helen.  Delores will be dearly...

Lorraine M Knickerbocker

Lorraine M Knickerbocker

December 15, 2019

Lorraine M. Knickerbocker age 95 of Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, Kenneth “Bob” and grandson, Thomas Spence. Survived by children: Nancy Letson, Wanda King and Robert “Rocky” Pat; four grandchildren; many great and great-great grandchildren. Service Friday, 11 AM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. So., with visitation one hour before. Interment Ft. Snelling. Memorials preferred to St....

Steven "Suds" Swanson

Steven "Suds" Swanson

December 13, 2019

Steven "Suds" Swanson, age 68 of Hastings, passed away Friday, December 13, 2019 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester. Steven Arthur, the son of Harlan and Glennis (Anderson) Swanson, was born on November 1, 1951 at the Red Wing Hospital. Known as Suds, he grew up in Hastings and he graduated from Hastings High School with the Class of...

Noel K. Estenson

Noel K. Estenson

December 11, 2019

Estenson, Noel K.

Age 80 of Lakeville, passed away peacefully on Dec. 11, 2019 at home surrounded by his family. Preceded in death by his parents, Ordean and Helen (Charais); his infant granddaughter and brothers, Wayne and Lionel. Survived by his loving wife of nearly 60 years, Ethel; children, Keith (Susan), Craig (Sharon), Kim (Scott) Amundson and Dennis (Barb); 12 grandchildren;...

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