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Elsie Virginia Harden (Svac)

Elsie Virginia Harden (Svac)

September 18, 2019

Elsie Virginia Harden (Svac)

Age 98 of Minneapolis, died Sept. 18, 2019. Beloved mother of Lisa (Karl) Eberhart and aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband, Wesley, and daughters, Carolyn and Marilyn. Celebration of Life Monday, September 23, 2 pm, Lakewood Cemetery Chapel, 3600 Hennepin Avenue South, Minneapolis. Gathering to follow.

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Georgette C. Jacques

Georgette C. Jacques

September 13, 2019

Georgette "Georgie" Jacques, age 58 of Maplewood and formerly of Prescott, Wisconsin, died suddenly on Friday morning, September 13, 2019. Georgette, the daughter of George and Helen (Furber) Jacques, was born on October 17, 1960, in St. Paul. Following her graduation from Prescott High School with the class of 1979, Georgie continued her education at UW Madison. She first...

Novie Place

Novie Place

September 13, 2019

Novie Place, age 92 of Hastings, died peacefully on Friday evening, September 13, 2019, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Novie Carter, the daughter of William and Rosie (Lewis) Carter, was born on December 31, 1926, in Redwater, Texas. Following her education, Novie was united in marriage to Eldon Place on May 3, 1947, in Las Cruces, New Mexico....

Sandra K. Mckagan

Sandra K. Mckagan

September 13, 2019

Sandra Karen McKagan died on Friday September 13, 2019 at the Minnesota Masonic Home in Bloomington, with loving family at her side.

Sandra, “Sandy” was born February 22, 1942 in Virginia, MN to Robert and Elizabeth (Brain) Erickson. Sandy and her two younger sisters, Susan and Carol were raised in what had formerly been her paternal grandparent’s home on North Central...

Jeanne Adoree Vreyens (Robitaille)

Jeanne Adoree Vreyens (Robitaille)

September 10, 2019

Vreyens, Jeanne Adoree (Robitaille)

Age 90 of Apple Valley, died on Tues., Sept. 10, 2019 at her home surrounded by her children.

Born on Aug. 8, 1929, in Nashville, TN, she lived a long, prosperous life thanks to the “Good Lord” as she would say, and to her husband of 46 years, John Leo Vreyens. She worked for Sears and Roebuck and...

Aaron Michael Widboom

Aaron Michael Widboom

September 9, 2019

Widboom, Aaron Michael

Aaron Michael Widboom was born on October 19, 1978 in Worthington, MN.  He was raised on the family farm north of town and graduated from Worthington High School in 1997.  He attended Worthington Community College and was a proud Minnesota Gopher Alumni, graduating in 2002.   

Aaron taught school in the Twin Cities metro area for one year, before...

Sylvia H Gartland

Sylvia H Gartland

September 9, 2019

Sylvia H. Gartland

age 93 of Mpls. Daughter of Herman and Anna Miller. Born March 25, 1926 in Plato, MN and died Sept. 9, 2019. She is preceded in death by husband, Gordon; and grandson, Bryan Krolick. Survived by children: Linda (Patrick) Krolick, Marsha (Anthony) Parker and Michael (Laura) Gartland; grandchildren: P.J. (Julie) Krolick, Elizabeth Parker (Greg) Leiman, Susan (Mike) Raverty,...

Janice  L. Born

Janice L. Born

September 8, 2019

Janice L. Born, age 82, of Hastings, passed away at Regina Care Center on September 8, 2019. A private burial will take place at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

Lorraine B. Husting

Lorraine B. Husting

September 7, 2019

Lorraine Husting, age 91, of Hastings, passed away at home on September 7, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Husting; sons, Richard and David Husting. Lorraine is survived by her daughters, Vicki (John) Williams, Cheryl (Kirk) Johnson, Paula (Rory) Johnson, Wendy (Bob) Holzemer; 12 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; many other relatives and friends. A Mass...

Shelly D. Otto

Shelly D. Otto

September 7, 2019

Shelly D. Otto, age 55, of Hastings, passed away at Untied Hospital in St. Paul on September 7, 2019. Shelly was a homemaker and a mother to a blended family of 7 children. She was a wonderful cook, who enjoyed making pickles and loved her garden, She enjoyed fishing, looking for agates, and shedding antlers with Bruce. More than...

Mark J Graff

Mark J Graff

September 7, 2019

Mark J. Graff

age 73, born Feb. 11, 1946. Preceded in death by parents George & Rita Graff and brother, Gerard. Survived by siblings: fraternal twin, Michael (Gail), Mary (Allan), John, Thomas and Jane (Eric); several nieces, nephews, as well as 11 grand-nieces and nephews. Mark graduated from St. Thomas Univ after studying for 5 yrs at Nazareth Hall Catholic preparatory...

Mark E. Murphy

Mark E. Murphy

September 6, 2019

Mark E. Murphy, age 59, of Hastings, passed away September 6, 2019. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1978, and worked for Smeads. Mark was preceded in death by father, Eugene; brother, Bobby; and sister, Kathy. He is survived by his mother, Margaret; siblings, Mary (Vince) Pommerening, Sue (Pat) Kuplic, and Jim Murphy; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles,...

Susan L. Gundersen

Susan L. Gundersen

September 6, 2019

Susan L. Gundersen, age 71 of Hastings, died at home on Friday afternoon, September 6, 2019. Private family services will be held. Arrangements are being completed by Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings.

Donna R. Koehler

Donna R. Koehler

September 6, 2019

Koehler, Donna Rae,

Age 79 of St. Paul, born April 29, 1940 in Little Falls, MN to George & Babe Kolesar, passed away September 6, 2019 after an extended battle with cancer. Donna will be dearly missed by her loving husband of 61 years, Gary; sons, Kurt (Lara) and Kent (Shawn); brother, David (Mary) Kolesar; brother-in-law, Dale; sisters-in-law, Susan and Myrna,...

Edwin M. "Eddie" Forbes

Edwin M. "Eddie" Forbes

September 4, 2019

Edwin M. "Eddie" Forbes, age 61, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 4, 2019, at United Hospital in St. Paul, following a brief battle with cancer. Eddie was born in Orange County, California, and later moved to Hastings, Minnesota. On June 29, 2000, Eddie was united in marriage to Patti. Survived by his wife, Patti Forbes; parents, Ed (Helen) Forbes;...

Kathleen "Kathy" Pohl

Kathleen "Kathy" Pohl

September 3, 2019

Kathleen "Kathy" Pohl, age 78 of Hastings, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday morning, September 3, 2019, following a short but brave battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Kathleen Mary, the daughter of Chester and Bernice (Courtemanche) Niederkorn, was born on November 23, 1940, in Hastings. Following her graduation from Hastings High School with the class...

Bonnie L. Denn

Bonnie L. Denn

September 2, 2019

Bonnie L. Denn (Herrington) Bonnie was born in Portage, Wisconsin on May 25, 1942. She was one of two girls born to Mr. and Mrs. Leonard G. Herrington. When she was a junior in high school, the family moved to Hastings. It was at Hastings High School that she met her future husband of 59 years, Donald Denn. They...

Angela M. Savoie

Angela M. Savoie

September 1, 2019

Angela M. Savoie, age 95 of Hastings, formerly of California, died peacefully on Sunday, September 1, 2019, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Angela Marie was born May 29, 1924 in Faribault, MN to Edward Joseph and Marie E. (Marcotte) Savoie. Angela attended grade school in Hastings and attended Hastings High School. She graduated from Villa Maria Academy in...

Marie "Betty" Elizabeth Hoffman

Marie "Betty" Elizabeth Hoffman

August 31, 2019

Marie "Betty" Elizabeth Hoffman (Feidt), age 88 of Hastings, passed away peacefully at Augustana Care Center on Saturday evening, August 31, 2019, with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren by her side. Betty was born in New Trier, Minnesota on March 15, 1931, she was the daughter of Susan (Herber) and Eugene Feidt. Betty was a member of the Women's...

Gretchen R.  Lofing

Gretchen R. Lofing

August 29, 2019

Gretchen Ruth Lofing(Gerber) age 78 born in Howard Lake, MN passed away peacefully August 29, 2019 with her family by her side. Gretchen is survived by Daughters Lisa(Chris) and Suzann(Tom), 4 Grandchildren Katelyn Sue(Andy), Ryan, Zachary and Christopher. 1 Great Grandchild Adrianna Sue, Brother David, Sisters Dorothy, Bonnie(Dale), Susan, very special Aunt Reta and many Nieces and Nephews. Preceded...

Elsie Virginia Harden (Svac)

Elsie Virginia Harden (Svac)

September 18, 2019

Elsie Virginia Harden (Svac)

Age 98 of Minneapolis, died Sept. 18, 2019. Beloved mother of Lisa (Karl) Eberhart and aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband, Wesley, and daughters, Carolyn and Marilyn. Celebration of Life Monday, September 23, 2 pm, Lakewood Cemetery Chapel, 3600 Hennepin Avenue South, Minneapolis. Gathering to follow.

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Georgette C. Jacques

Georgette C. Jacques

September 13, 2019

Georgette "Georgie" Jacques, age 58 of Maplewood and formerly of Prescott, Wisconsin, died suddenly on Friday morning, September 13, 2019. Georgette, the daughter of George and Helen (Furber) Jacques, was born on October 17, 1960, in St. Paul. Following her graduation from Prescott High School with the class of 1979, Georgie continued her education at UW Madison. She first...

Novie Place

Novie Place

September 13, 2019

Novie Place, age 92 of Hastings, died peacefully on Friday evening, September 13, 2019, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Novie Carter, the daughter of William and Rosie (Lewis) Carter, was born on December 31, 1926, in Redwater, Texas. Following her education, Novie was united in marriage to Eldon Place on May 3, 1947, in Las Cruces, New Mexico....

Sandra K. Mckagan

Sandra K. Mckagan

September 13, 2019

Sandra Karen McKagan died on Friday September 13, 2019 at the Minnesota Masonic Home in Bloomington, with loving family at her side.

Sandra, “Sandy” was born February 22, 1942 in Virginia, MN to Robert and Elizabeth (Brain) Erickson. Sandy and her two younger sisters, Susan and Carol were raised in what had formerly been her paternal grandparent’s home on North Central...

Jeanne Adoree Vreyens (Robitaille)

Jeanne Adoree Vreyens (Robitaille)

September 10, 2019

Vreyens, Jeanne Adoree (Robitaille)

Age 90 of Apple Valley, died on Tues., Sept. 10, 2019 at her home surrounded by her children.

Born on Aug. 8, 1929, in Nashville, TN, she lived a long, prosperous life thanks to the “Good Lord” as she would say, and to her husband of 46 years, John Leo Vreyens. She worked for Sears and Roebuck and...

Aaron Michael Widboom

Aaron Michael Widboom

September 9, 2019

Widboom, Aaron Michael

Aaron Michael Widboom was born on October 19, 1978 in Worthington, MN.  He was raised on the family farm north of town and graduated from Worthington High School in 1997.  He attended Worthington Community College and was a proud Minnesota Gopher Alumni, graduating in 2002.   

Aaron taught school in the Twin Cities metro area for one year, before...

Sylvia H Gartland

Sylvia H Gartland

September 9, 2019

Sylvia H. Gartland

age 93 of Mpls. Daughter of Herman and Anna Miller. Born March 25, 1926 in Plato, MN and died Sept. 9, 2019. She is preceded in death by husband, Gordon; and grandson, Bryan Krolick. Survived by children: Linda (Patrick) Krolick, Marsha (Anthony) Parker and Michael (Laura) Gartland; grandchildren: P.J. (Julie) Krolick, Elizabeth Parker (Greg) Leiman, Susan (Mike) Raverty,...

Janice  L. Born

Janice L. Born

September 8, 2019

Janice L. Born, age 82, of Hastings, passed away at Regina Care Center on September 8, 2019. A private burial will take place at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

Lorraine B. Husting

Lorraine B. Husting

September 7, 2019

Lorraine Husting, age 91, of Hastings, passed away at home on September 7, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Husting; sons, Richard and David Husting. Lorraine is survived by her daughters, Vicki (John) Williams, Cheryl (Kirk) Johnson, Paula (Rory) Johnson, Wendy (Bob) Holzemer; 12 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; many other relatives and friends. A Mass...

Shelly D. Otto

Shelly D. Otto

September 7, 2019

Shelly D. Otto, age 55, of Hastings, passed away at Untied Hospital in St. Paul on September 7, 2019. Shelly was a homemaker and a mother to a blended family of 7 children. She was a wonderful cook, who enjoyed making pickles and loved her garden, She enjoyed fishing, looking for agates, and shedding antlers with Bruce. More than...

Mark J Graff

Mark J Graff

September 7, 2019

Mark J. Graff

age 73, born Feb. 11, 1946. Preceded in death by parents George & Rita Graff and brother, Gerard. Survived by siblings: fraternal twin, Michael (Gail), Mary (Allan), John, Thomas and Jane (Eric); several nieces, nephews, as well as 11 grand-nieces and nephews. Mark graduated from St. Thomas Univ after studying for 5 yrs at Nazareth Hall Catholic preparatory...

Mark E. Murphy

Mark E. Murphy

September 6, 2019

Mark E. Murphy, age 59, of Hastings, passed away September 6, 2019. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1978, and worked for Smeads. Mark was preceded in death by father, Eugene; brother, Bobby; and sister, Kathy. He is survived by his mother, Margaret; siblings, Mary (Vince) Pommerening, Sue (Pat) Kuplic, and Jim Murphy; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles,...

Susan L. Gundersen

Susan L. Gundersen

September 6, 2019

Susan L. Gundersen, age 71 of Hastings, died at home on Friday afternoon, September 6, 2019. Private family services will be held. Arrangements are being completed by Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings.

Donna R. Koehler

Donna R. Koehler

September 6, 2019

Koehler, Donna Rae,

Age 79 of St. Paul, born April 29, 1940 in Little Falls, MN to George & Babe Kolesar, passed away September 6, 2019 after an extended battle with cancer. Donna will be dearly missed by her loving husband of 61 years, Gary; sons, Kurt (Lara) and Kent (Shawn); brother, David (Mary) Kolesar; brother-in-law, Dale; sisters-in-law, Susan and Myrna,...

Edwin M. "Eddie" Forbes

Edwin M. "Eddie" Forbes

September 4, 2019

Edwin M. "Eddie" Forbes, age 61, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 4, 2019, at United Hospital in St. Paul, following a brief battle with cancer. Eddie was born in Orange County, California, and later moved to Hastings, Minnesota. On June 29, 2000, Eddie was united in marriage to Patti. Survived by his wife, Patti Forbes; parents, Ed (Helen) Forbes;...

Kathleen "Kathy" Pohl

Kathleen "Kathy" Pohl

September 3, 2019

Kathleen "Kathy" Pohl, age 78 of Hastings, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday morning, September 3, 2019, following a short but brave battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Kathleen Mary, the daughter of Chester and Bernice (Courtemanche) Niederkorn, was born on November 23, 1940, in Hastings. Following her graduation from Hastings High School with the class...

Bonnie L. Denn

Bonnie L. Denn

September 2, 2019

Bonnie L. Denn (Herrington) Bonnie was born in Portage, Wisconsin on May 25, 1942. She was one of two girls born to Mr. and Mrs. Leonard G. Herrington. When she was a junior in high school, the family moved to Hastings. It was at Hastings High School that she met her future husband of 59 years, Donald Denn. They...

Angela M. Savoie

Angela M. Savoie

September 1, 2019

Angela M. Savoie, age 95 of Hastings, formerly of California, died peacefully on Sunday, September 1, 2019, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Angela Marie was born May 29, 1924 in Faribault, MN to Edward Joseph and Marie E. (Marcotte) Savoie. Angela attended grade school in Hastings and attended Hastings High School. She graduated from Villa Maria Academy in...

Marie "Betty" Elizabeth Hoffman

Marie "Betty" Elizabeth Hoffman

August 31, 2019

Marie "Betty" Elizabeth Hoffman (Feidt), age 88 of Hastings, passed away peacefully at Augustana Care Center on Saturday evening, August 31, 2019, with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren by her side. Betty was born in New Trier, Minnesota on March 15, 1931, she was the daughter of Susan (Herber) and Eugene Feidt. Betty was a member of the Women's...

Gretchen R.  Lofing

Gretchen R. Lofing

August 29, 2019

Gretchen Ruth Lofing(Gerber) age 78 born in Howard Lake, MN passed away peacefully August 29, 2019 with her family by her side. Gretchen is survived by Daughters Lisa(Chris) and Suzann(Tom), 4 Grandchildren Katelyn Sue(Andy), Ryan, Zachary and Christopher. 1 Great Grandchild Adrianna Sue, Brother David, Sisters Dorothy, Bonnie(Dale), Susan, very special Aunt Reta and many Nieces and Nephews. Preceded...

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