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Richard W West

Richard W West

October 9, 2019

Richard W. West

Age 82 of Minneapolis, born October 2, 1937 in Owatonna to Carl & Olive “Billie” West, passed away October 9, 2019.  Richard had a very full fraternal life. He was the Exalted Ruler of the Mpls Elks 44, past member Zurah Shrine Cycle Corps, life member Zurah Shrine Horseman, honorary member Long Beach Mounted Patrol, Honorary Fire Chief...

Matthew "Matt" Louis Chamberlain

Matthew "Matt" Louis Chamberlain

October 8, 2019

Chamberlain, Matthew Louis “Matt”

Age 30 of Minneapolis, passed away on October 8, 2019. Preceded in death by his dad, Tom; grandma, Joan; and grandpa, Louis. Survived by his mom, Cindy; siblings, Tim (Tara), Mike (Erin) and Jenny (Mark) Cameron; he was an uncle to, Isabelle, Caleb, Lydia, Linnea and Lachlan; dog, Grace; grandpa, Jim Himsel; grandma, Mary (John) Anderson; many...

Neal E Olsen

Neal E Olsen

October 7, 2019

Neal E. Olsen

Age 66 of South Minneapolis, born June 5, 1953 in Minneapolis to Robert and Vivian Olsen, passed away due to multiple health complications October 7, 2019.  Neal was an avid outdoorsman and loved fishing.  He was also a member of the Carpenters Union, Local #322.  Neal will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 33 years, Cathy;...

Daniel R. Lundeen

Daniel R. Lundeen

October 7, 2019

Daniel R. Lundeen

Age 79 of South Minneapolis, born June 10, 1940 in Mpls. to Carl & Loraine Lundeen, passed away October 7, 2019.  Dan loved his life as a Santa for 25 years, touching the hearts of so many.  He was an avid sportsman who loved the outdoors and classic cars.  Dan also enjoyed singing and was a member of...

Richard F Wachsmuth

Richard F Wachsmuth

October 5, 2019

Richard F. Wachsmuth

Age 82 of Apple Valley. Born November 19, 1936 in Minneapolis to Eugene and Louise Wachsmuth. Passed away after a 9 month battle with cancer on October 5th, 2019. Preceded in death by wife, Erline; parents and brother, Robert; sister, Elane Dehn. Survived by sons, Steve (Karen), Richard (Terri); grandsons, Troy (Danielle), Eric (Michelle) and Alexzander; great-grandchildren, Kira,...

Janette Victoria Flogstad

Janette Victoria Flogstad

October 3, 2019

JaNette Flogstad

passed away on Oct. 3. She was born in St. James, MN on March 12, 1929. She attended a one room school for grades 1-8, then attended and graduated from St. James High School in 1946. After choosing a teaching career, she received her education from Martin Luther School in New Ulm, MN, and Mankato State Teacher’s College. JaNette...

Mary W. Johnson

Mary W. Johnson

October 3, 2019

Johnson, Mary W.

Age 78 of Apple Valley

Born August 14, 1941 in Albert Lea to Robert & AnnaRita Knudtson. Passed away on October 3, 2019. Mary was an avid baker and competed in the Minnesota State Fair and Dakota County Fair. She was a lover of flowers and was a member of the Minnesota Orchid Society. Preceded in death by sisters,...

Sandra J. "Sandy" Bohlken

Sandra J. "Sandy" Bohlken

October 2, 2019

Sandra J. "Sandy" Bohlken, age 71 of Hastings, passed away peacefully on Wednesday afternoon, October 2, 2019, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Sandra Jean was born February 25, 1948 in Winona, MN to Eugene and Elizabeth (Allen) Schuppel. She lived with her family at Prairie Island growing up as a daughter to the Lock Master at the Lock...

Harold R. Bilderback

Harold R. Bilderback

October 2, 2019

Harold Roger Bilderback, age 85 of Hastings, died peacefully on Wednesday morning, October 2, 2019, at Augustana Care of Hastings. He was born in Durand, Wisconsin, on February 27, 1934, to Harold J. and Bernice (LaPean) Bilderback. Harold served in the United States Army as a sharpshooter from 1954 to 1957. He retired from Metro Transit as a bus...

Vivian L. Flaten

Vivian L. Flaten

October 1, 2019

Vivian L. Flaten

Age 85 of Minneapolis, born Nov 15, 1933 in Norfolk Township, MN to Carl & Agnes Wadsworth, passed away Oct. 1, 2019.  She is preceded in death by her sister, Mata Nystrom.  Vivian will be dearly missed by her son, Russ (Michaelle) Flaten; grandsons, Russ Jr. and Patrick; great-granddaughters, Lejla and Evelyn, and niece, Sandy Nystrom.  Funeral service,...

Francis "Bud" Seifert

Francis "Bud" Seifert

September 30, 2019

Francis "Bud" Seifert, age 88 of Hastings, died peacefully on Monday, September 30, 2019, in Phoenix, Arizona after recently relocating there. Francis Edward, the son of Joseph and Mary (Nekola) Seifert, was born on May 9, 1931, in Princeton, Minnesota. Following his graduation from Watkins High School in Watkins, MN, Bud enlisted in the United States Air Force and...

Robert Glyn Ballinger

Robert Glyn Ballinger

September 27, 2019

Robert Glyn Ballinger, age 32, of Hastings, passed away September 27, 2019. He was born in Dallas, TX and started playing hockey with the Dallas JR. Stars. He moved to Hastings to continue his hockey career. Robert was signed by the Puget Sound Tomahawks before his Senior year of high school and completed four years with the Tomahawks wearing...

Willard  D. Wendt

Willard D. Wendt

September 27, 2019

Willard Donald Wendt, age 85, passed away September 27, 2019 in Hastings, MN. Will was born in Lake Elmo, MN to Emma and Arthur Wendt. At 17, Will left the farm to serve in the Navy. From 1952 to 1955 he was an engine man on ships in Japan and Alaska. He studied refrigeration engineering at Dunwoody Technical Institute...

Barbara D. Ordahl Inlay

Barbara D. Ordahl Inlay

September 25, 2019

Barbara D. Ordahl (Inlay),

age 88 of Lincoln, NE formerly Bloomington passed away Sept. 25, 2019. She is preceded in death by husband, Bob; son Rob; brothers: Jim, Bobby and Wayne. She is survived by daughter, Sue (Terry) Knickman; grandchildren, Amanda (Josh) Krohn and Colton (Jenna) Knickman; great-grandchildren, Alayna Knickman and Paxton Krohn; sisters, Audrey Zempel and Patricia Kallevig; special family:...

Arlene  M. Swanson

Arlene M. Swanson

September 24, 2019

Arlene M. Swanson, age 84, of Hastings, passed away September 24, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, George & Genevieve Letourneau; siblings, Audrey, Candy; husband, Craig Swanson; former spouse, Donald Dimmick. Arlene is survived by her children, Dan Dimmick, George (Lori) Dimmick, Mike (Kim) Dimmick, Mark Dimmick; 7 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, relatives...

Tricia Droske Jacobson

Tricia Droske Jacobson

September 21, 2019

Tricia Droske Jacobson

Age 42 of Apple Valley, passed away on the morning of September 21st, 2019. She was born on November 15th, 1976 and it is rumored that she started making friends with the North Dakota locals soon thereafter. Tricia will be remembered for her perfect smile, her infectious laugh, and her ability to make friends with anyone, anywhere, at...

David L. Swanson

David L. Swanson

September 20, 2019

David L. Swanson died peacefully in his sleep from complications of diabetes and dementia at the Commons in Eagan, MN, on Friday, September 20th, 2019. He was 73 years old. Just two days shy of his 74th birthday. David was born on September 22, 1945 in Hastings, MN to Gordon and Pauline Swanson. He graduated from Hastings High School...

Rita Mary Jacobson

Rita Mary Jacobson

September 20, 2019

Rita Mary Jacobson

Age 56 of Mpls., born July 17, 1963 in Mora MN to Clarence & Anna Spinler, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Sep. 20, 2019.  Rita worked in the Hematology Lab for 34 years at the VA Med. Ctr.  She had a passion for flowers and gardening, loved her animals and enjoyed making quilts and...

Caleb J. Willenbring

Caleb J. Willenbring

September 19, 2019

Caleb J Willenbring, age 26 of Hastings and formerly of Cannon Falls, died unexpectedly on Thursday, September 19, 2019, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. Caleb John, the son of Gerald and Kay (Cheetham) Willenbring, was born on October 9, 1992, in Farmington. Caleb attended Cannon Falls High School where he loved playing football and basketball. Throughout all of...

Eugene "Gene" H. Hamlin Jr.

Eugene "Gene" H. Hamlin Jr.

September 19, 2019

Hamlin, Eugene H. “Gene” Jr.

Age 78 of Burnsville, passed away on Sept. 19, 2019. Gene was born in Minneapolis on March 6, 1941 and was a resident of the Twin Cities area his entire life. Preceded in death by his father, Gene Sr. and his mother, Dorothy. Gene is survived by his sister, Kathy (Mike Murphy) Crum; brother, Jerry (Jari)...

Richard W West

Richard W West

October 9, 2019

Richard W. West

Age 82 of Minneapolis, born October 2, 1937 in Owatonna to Carl & Olive “Billie” West, passed away October 9, 2019.  Richard had a very full fraternal life. He was the Exalted Ruler of the Mpls Elks 44, past member Zurah Shrine Cycle Corps, life member Zurah Shrine Horseman, honorary member Long Beach Mounted Patrol, Honorary Fire Chief...

Matthew "Matt" Louis Chamberlain

Matthew "Matt" Louis Chamberlain

October 8, 2019

Chamberlain, Matthew Louis “Matt”

Age 30 of Minneapolis, passed away on October 8, 2019. Preceded in death by his dad, Tom; grandma, Joan; and grandpa, Louis. Survived by his mom, Cindy; siblings, Tim (Tara), Mike (Erin) and Jenny (Mark) Cameron; he was an uncle to, Isabelle, Caleb, Lydia, Linnea and Lachlan; dog, Grace; grandpa, Jim Himsel; grandma, Mary (John) Anderson; many...

Neal E Olsen

Neal E Olsen

October 7, 2019

Neal E. Olsen

Age 66 of South Minneapolis, born June 5, 1953 in Minneapolis to Robert and Vivian Olsen, passed away due to multiple health complications October 7, 2019.  Neal was an avid outdoorsman and loved fishing.  He was also a member of the Carpenters Union, Local #322.  Neal will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 33 years, Cathy;...

Daniel R. Lundeen

Daniel R. Lundeen

October 7, 2019

Daniel R. Lundeen

Age 79 of South Minneapolis, born June 10, 1940 in Mpls. to Carl & Loraine Lundeen, passed away October 7, 2019.  Dan loved his life as a Santa for 25 years, touching the hearts of so many.  He was an avid sportsman who loved the outdoors and classic cars.  Dan also enjoyed singing and was a member of...

Richard F Wachsmuth

Richard F Wachsmuth

October 5, 2019

Richard F. Wachsmuth

Age 82 of Apple Valley. Born November 19, 1936 in Minneapolis to Eugene and Louise Wachsmuth. Passed away after a 9 month battle with cancer on October 5th, 2019. Preceded in death by wife, Erline; parents and brother, Robert; sister, Elane Dehn. Survived by sons, Steve (Karen), Richard (Terri); grandsons, Troy (Danielle), Eric (Michelle) and Alexzander; great-grandchildren, Kira,...

Janette Victoria Flogstad

Janette Victoria Flogstad

October 3, 2019

JaNette Flogstad

passed away on Oct. 3. She was born in St. James, MN on March 12, 1929. She attended a one room school for grades 1-8, then attended and graduated from St. James High School in 1946. After choosing a teaching career, she received her education from Martin Luther School in New Ulm, MN, and Mankato State Teacher’s College. JaNette...

Mary W. Johnson

Mary W. Johnson

October 3, 2019

Johnson, Mary W.

Age 78 of Apple Valley

Born August 14, 1941 in Albert Lea to Robert & AnnaRita Knudtson. Passed away on October 3, 2019. Mary was an avid baker and competed in the Minnesota State Fair and Dakota County Fair. She was a lover of flowers and was a member of the Minnesota Orchid Society. Preceded in death by sisters,...

Sandra J. "Sandy" Bohlken

Sandra J. "Sandy" Bohlken

October 2, 2019

Sandra J. "Sandy" Bohlken, age 71 of Hastings, passed away peacefully on Wednesday afternoon, October 2, 2019, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Sandra Jean was born February 25, 1948 in Winona, MN to Eugene and Elizabeth (Allen) Schuppel. She lived with her family at Prairie Island growing up as a daughter to the Lock Master at the Lock...

Harold R. Bilderback

Harold R. Bilderback

October 2, 2019

Harold Roger Bilderback, age 85 of Hastings, died peacefully on Wednesday morning, October 2, 2019, at Augustana Care of Hastings. He was born in Durand, Wisconsin, on February 27, 1934, to Harold J. and Bernice (LaPean) Bilderback. Harold served in the United States Army as a sharpshooter from 1954 to 1957. He retired from Metro Transit as a bus...

Vivian L. Flaten

Vivian L. Flaten

October 1, 2019

Vivian L. Flaten

Age 85 of Minneapolis, born Nov 15, 1933 in Norfolk Township, MN to Carl & Agnes Wadsworth, passed away Oct. 1, 2019.  She is preceded in death by her sister, Mata Nystrom.  Vivian will be dearly missed by her son, Russ (Michaelle) Flaten; grandsons, Russ Jr. and Patrick; great-granddaughters, Lejla and Evelyn, and niece, Sandy Nystrom.  Funeral service,...

Francis "Bud" Seifert

Francis "Bud" Seifert

September 30, 2019

Francis "Bud" Seifert, age 88 of Hastings, died peacefully on Monday, September 30, 2019, in Phoenix, Arizona after recently relocating there. Francis Edward, the son of Joseph and Mary (Nekola) Seifert, was born on May 9, 1931, in Princeton, Minnesota. Following his graduation from Watkins High School in Watkins, MN, Bud enlisted in the United States Air Force and...

Robert Glyn Ballinger

Robert Glyn Ballinger

September 27, 2019

Robert Glyn Ballinger, age 32, of Hastings, passed away September 27, 2019. He was born in Dallas, TX and started playing hockey with the Dallas JR. Stars. He moved to Hastings to continue his hockey career. Robert was signed by the Puget Sound Tomahawks before his Senior year of high school and completed four years with the Tomahawks wearing...

Willard  D. Wendt

Willard D. Wendt

September 27, 2019

Willard Donald Wendt, age 85, passed away September 27, 2019 in Hastings, MN. Will was born in Lake Elmo, MN to Emma and Arthur Wendt. At 17, Will left the farm to serve in the Navy. From 1952 to 1955 he was an engine man on ships in Japan and Alaska. He studied refrigeration engineering at Dunwoody Technical Institute...

Barbara D. Ordahl Inlay

Barbara D. Ordahl Inlay

September 25, 2019

Barbara D. Ordahl (Inlay),

age 88 of Lincoln, NE formerly Bloomington passed away Sept. 25, 2019. She is preceded in death by husband, Bob; son Rob; brothers: Jim, Bobby and Wayne. She is survived by daughter, Sue (Terry) Knickman; grandchildren, Amanda (Josh) Krohn and Colton (Jenna) Knickman; great-grandchildren, Alayna Knickman and Paxton Krohn; sisters, Audrey Zempel and Patricia Kallevig; special family:...

Arlene  M. Swanson

Arlene M. Swanson

September 24, 2019

Arlene M. Swanson, age 84, of Hastings, passed away September 24, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, George & Genevieve Letourneau; siblings, Audrey, Candy; husband, Craig Swanson; former spouse, Donald Dimmick. Arlene is survived by her children, Dan Dimmick, George (Lori) Dimmick, Mike (Kim) Dimmick, Mark Dimmick; 7 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, relatives...

Tricia Droske Jacobson

Tricia Droske Jacobson

September 21, 2019

Tricia Droske Jacobson

Age 42 of Apple Valley, passed away on the morning of September 21st, 2019. She was born on November 15th, 1976 and it is rumored that she started making friends with the North Dakota locals soon thereafter. Tricia will be remembered for her perfect smile, her infectious laugh, and her ability to make friends with anyone, anywhere, at...

David L. Swanson

David L. Swanson

September 20, 2019

David L. Swanson died peacefully in his sleep from complications of diabetes and dementia at the Commons in Eagan, MN, on Friday, September 20th, 2019. He was 73 years old. Just two days shy of his 74th birthday. David was born on September 22, 1945 in Hastings, MN to Gordon and Pauline Swanson. He graduated from Hastings High School...

Rita Mary Jacobson

Rita Mary Jacobson

September 20, 2019

Rita Mary Jacobson

Age 56 of Mpls., born July 17, 1963 in Mora MN to Clarence & Anna Spinler, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Sep. 20, 2019.  Rita worked in the Hematology Lab for 34 years at the VA Med. Ctr.  She had a passion for flowers and gardening, loved her animals and enjoyed making quilts and...

Caleb J. Willenbring

Caleb J. Willenbring

September 19, 2019

Caleb J Willenbring, age 26 of Hastings and formerly of Cannon Falls, died unexpectedly on Thursday, September 19, 2019, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. Caleb John, the son of Gerald and Kay (Cheetham) Willenbring, was born on October 9, 1992, in Farmington. Caleb attended Cannon Falls High School where he loved playing football and basketball. Throughout all of...

Eugene "Gene" H. Hamlin Jr.

Eugene "Gene" H. Hamlin Jr.

September 19, 2019

Hamlin, Eugene H. “Gene” Jr.

Age 78 of Burnsville, passed away on Sept. 19, 2019. Gene was born in Minneapolis on March 6, 1941 and was a resident of the Twin Cities area his entire life. Preceded in death by his father, Gene Sr. and his mother, Dorothy. Gene is survived by his sister, Kathy (Mike Murphy) Crum; brother, Jerry (Jari)...

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