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Harriet  Brown

Harriet Brown

May 11, 2019

Harriet M. Brown, age 89 of Denmark Township, died peacefully Saturday morning, May 11, 2019, at Three Links Care Center ~ Reflections in Northfield. Harriet Marie was born on December 1, 1929, in Wanamingo, MN, to Harry and Selma Haller. She graduated from Wanamingo High School as the valedictorian of the class of 1948. She completed her degree in...

Elnora Johnson

Elnora Johnson

May 11, 2019

Johnson, Elnora,

Age 100, of Mpls., born Sept. 13, 1918 in ND and passed away May11, 2019 from complications after a heart attack following hip surgery.  She lived in Erdahl, MN for most of her young life but moved to Mpls. at age 17 and graduated from MN School of Business.  After marrying Elmer in 1938 they worked at the Arsenal...

Mary H. Williams

Mary H. Williams

May 10, 2019

Mary H. "Marie" Williams, age 101 1/2 of Hastings, died on Friday evening, May 10, 2019, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Mary H., the daughter of Adam and Ida (Krout) Henry, was born on October 11, 1917, in Seven Valley, Pennsylvania . Following her graduation from York High School, Marie continued her education at Westchester College where she...

Monnie D. Gerten

Monnie D. Gerten

May 9, 2019

Monnie Doris Gerten (Welden) Monnie was born Hebbardsville, Kentucky on December 16, 1931, the daughter of Mattie (Harden) and Leslie Welden. She attended school in Memphis, Tennessee and proudly finished her GED later in her life. She met Matt Gerten when he was in the Marine Corps and they were married on June 11, 1955. They moved to Florida...

Mary Carol Pederson (Driscoll)

Mary Carol Pederson (Driscoll)

May 6, 2019

Mary Carol Pederson Nee: Driscoll Mary Carol Pederson (nee, Driscoll), aged 96, passed away peacefully at Friendship Village in Bloomington, MN on May 6, 2019 having lived a full life. Born 12-28-1922 in River Falls, WI. to Timothy and Ludmilla Driscoll. The youngest and last surviving of eight siblings. Previously lived in Maple Lake and Edina, MN. Married to...

Joyce Evonne Becker

Joyce Evonne Becker

May 5, 2019

Joyce Evonne Becker (Aslakson) - Formerly known as Joyce Stewart Joyce was born in Minneola, Minnesota on May 10th, 1938, the daughter of John Aslakson and Elnora Anetta Anderson. Joyce was most proud of being a mother and grandmother. She was the happiest when she was spending time with her family and grandchildren. Outside of her family she volunteered...

Carolyn Sue Haggerty

Carolyn Sue Haggerty

May 4, 2019

Carolyn “Sue” Haggerty

Age 84, of Burnsville, born March 20, 1935 in Loveland, CO to Dennis & Ruby Conroy, passed away May 4, 2019 in Shakopee, MN.

Sue graduated from Boulder High School.  Sue married Robert L. Haggerty on July11,1956 in Boulder, CO.  She passed on her love of photography and travel to her son, Joel; her daughter, Portia inherited her love...

Harold "Harry" Welch

Harold "Harry" Welch

May 3, 2019

Harold "Harry" Welch, age 82, of Hasting, passed away peacefully on May 3rd, 2019. Harry enjoyed life to the fullest and leaves many friends and relatives with a smile of all the stories and memories of a lifetime. He also took pride in the fact he was able to travel to all 50 states and most of Canada, Mexico...

Forrest Root

Forrest Root

May 3, 2019

Root, Forrest “Forrie”

Age 89 of Eagan, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2019. Preceded in death by his wife, Rae Carol. Survived by his children, Craig (Linda), Lynn (John) Towers and Reed (Deborah); 7 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; siblings, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral at 11am on Wed., May 8, 2019 at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 14850...

Robert "Bob" A. Michael

Robert "Bob" A. Michael

May 2, 2019

Michael, Robert A. "Bob", age 86, of Hastings, passed away May 2, 2019. Bob served in the US Navy during the Korean War. He retired from management at Metropolitan Council Wastewater Treatment Plant of Empire in 1992. He was preceded in death by mother and father, Herb and Melvina Michael; sister and brother-in-law, Phyllis and Donald; nephew, Steven Fay....

Audrey Jackson

Audrey Jackson

April 30, 2019

Audrey Jackson, age 81 of Welch, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Tinta Wita Tipi Assisted Living in Welch on Tuesday evening, April 30, 2019. Audrey Ann Della, the daughter of Stanton Edwards and Mary (Lundgren) Karounes, was born on June 16, 1937, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. At a young age, Audrey's family moved to Minneapolis where...

Deloris A. Mellon (Zwack)

Deloris A. Mellon (Zwack)

April 30, 2019

Mellon, Deloris A. (Zwack)

Age 89 of Apple Valley, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2019 surrounded by her children. Preceded in death by loving husband, George E. Mellon; parents, Fidelis and Gertrude Zwack; sister, Barbara Short; brother, George Zwack; son-in-law, Corky Schuur; and grandson, Justin Schuur. Survived by children, Kathy (Tym) Shaw, Mary (John) Lynch, Kevin (Rita) Mellon, Laurie...

Mikayla  M.  Olsen

Mikayla M. Olsen

April 29, 2019

Mikayla M. Olsen, age 20, of Hastings, passed away at Children's Hospital in Minneapolis on April 29, 2019. A complete obituary is coming soon.

Mary M. Beissel

Mary M. Beissel

April 29, 2019

Mary M. Beissel, age 81, of New Trier, died unexpectedly April 29, 2019 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN, surrounded by her loving family. Mary Margaret was born August 2, 1937 to Henry and Gertrude (Tutewohl) Taube. She attended New Trier and Hastings Schools, graduating in 1955. She married John F. Beissel, on May 25, 1957 at St....

David Jack Strait

David Jack Strait

April 29, 2019

David Jack Strait

Known to most everyone as Jack, 66, of Burnsville, MN, passed away unexpectedly due to a staph infection at Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital, St. Louis Park, MN, on Monday, April 29, surrounded by family and friends.

Jack was born December 4, 1952, in Tomah, WI, the son of the late Stanley and Grace (Schedler) Strait. Shortly after his birth,...

Mrs. Earl (Mary) Mccoy

Mrs. Earl (Mary) Mccoy

April 28, 2019

Mrs. Earl S. (Mary) McCoy, age 90 of Hastings, was called home on Sunday afternoon, April 28, 2019. Born Mary Theresa Schnell, on April 10, 1929, in Aitkin, Minnesota, the fifth of ten children to Anthony and Christine (Fazendin) Schnell. After graduating from Stillwater High School with the class of 1947, Mary continued her education St Catherine College School...

Joanne Katherine Christenson

Joanne Katherine Christenson

April 24, 2019

Joanne Katherine Christenson, age 83, of Hastings, passed away on April 24, 2019. Joanne worked for 3M for 35 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gary E. Christenson, Sr.; great grandson, Hawkin Dahn; great granddaughter, Lily Roloff. Joanne is survived by her children, Gary "Cubby" (Lori) Christenson; Patty (Chris) Helgason; Karen (Brian) Arnold; grandchildren, Joe Roloff,...

George M. Nelson

George M. Nelson

April 24, 2019

George M. Nelson, age 87 of Hastings, passed away at his home on April 24, 2019. George was born in Hastings on May 21, 1931, the son of Leta and Tom Nelson. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1949 and went to work for 3M. While at a social function at St. Boniface Catholic Church, he met the...

Patricia "Pat" Schmidt

Patricia "Pat" Schmidt

April 23, 2019

Patricia "Pat" Schmidt, age 79 of Hastings, died peacefully following a brief illness on Tuesday evening, April 23, 2019, at Augustana Care in Apple Valley. Patricia Louise Margaret, the daughter of Henry and Eleanor (Foss) Langenfeld, was born at home on July 14, 1939 in Hastings. Pat graduated from Hastings High School with the class of 1957. After providing...

Frances Ann Schultz

Frances Ann Schultz

April 22, 2019

Fran Schultz, age 84 of Hastings, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2019 at Augustana Care of Hastings. Fran was born in Baggs, Wyoming on September 17, 1934. She was the daughter of Lucy Irene (Jons) and Lloyd Levere Benning. She met Kenneth Albert Schultz while he was in the US Army and the two built their first home...

Harriet  Brown

Harriet Brown

May 11, 2019

Harriet M. Brown, age 89 of Denmark Township, died peacefully Saturday morning, May 11, 2019, at Three Links Care Center ~ Reflections in Northfield. Harriet Marie was born on December 1, 1929, in Wanamingo, MN, to Harry and Selma Haller. She graduated from Wanamingo High School as the valedictorian of the class of 1948. She completed her degree in...

Elnora Johnson

Elnora Johnson

May 11, 2019

Johnson, Elnora,

Age 100, of Mpls., born Sept. 13, 1918 in ND and passed away May11, 2019 from complications after a heart attack following hip surgery.  She lived in Erdahl, MN for most of her young life but moved to Mpls. at age 17 and graduated from MN School of Business.  After marrying Elmer in 1938 they worked at the Arsenal...

Mary H. Williams

Mary H. Williams

May 10, 2019

Mary H. "Marie" Williams, age 101 1/2 of Hastings, died on Friday evening, May 10, 2019, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Mary H., the daughter of Adam and Ida (Krout) Henry, was born on October 11, 1917, in Seven Valley, Pennsylvania . Following her graduation from York High School, Marie continued her education at Westchester College where she...

Monnie D. Gerten

Monnie D. Gerten

May 9, 2019

Monnie Doris Gerten (Welden) Monnie was born Hebbardsville, Kentucky on December 16, 1931, the daughter of Mattie (Harden) and Leslie Welden. She attended school in Memphis, Tennessee and proudly finished her GED later in her life. She met Matt Gerten when he was in the Marine Corps and they were married on June 11, 1955. They moved to Florida...

Mary Carol Pederson (Driscoll)

Mary Carol Pederson (Driscoll)

May 6, 2019

Mary Carol Pederson Nee: Driscoll Mary Carol Pederson (nee, Driscoll), aged 96, passed away peacefully at Friendship Village in Bloomington, MN on May 6, 2019 having lived a full life. Born 12-28-1922 in River Falls, WI. to Timothy and Ludmilla Driscoll. The youngest and last surviving of eight siblings. Previously lived in Maple Lake and Edina, MN. Married to...

Joyce Evonne Becker

Joyce Evonne Becker

May 5, 2019

Joyce Evonne Becker (Aslakson) - Formerly known as Joyce Stewart Joyce was born in Minneola, Minnesota on May 10th, 1938, the daughter of John Aslakson and Elnora Anetta Anderson. Joyce was most proud of being a mother and grandmother. She was the happiest when she was spending time with her family and grandchildren. Outside of her family she volunteered...

Carolyn Sue Haggerty

Carolyn Sue Haggerty

May 4, 2019

Carolyn “Sue” Haggerty

Age 84, of Burnsville, born March 20, 1935 in Loveland, CO to Dennis & Ruby Conroy, passed away May 4, 2019 in Shakopee, MN.

Sue graduated from Boulder High School.  Sue married Robert L. Haggerty on July11,1956 in Boulder, CO.  She passed on her love of photography and travel to her son, Joel; her daughter, Portia inherited her love...

Harold "Harry" Welch

Harold "Harry" Welch

May 3, 2019

Harold "Harry" Welch, age 82, of Hasting, passed away peacefully on May 3rd, 2019. Harry enjoyed life to the fullest and leaves many friends and relatives with a smile of all the stories and memories of a lifetime. He also took pride in the fact he was able to travel to all 50 states and most of Canada, Mexico...

Forrest Root

Forrest Root

May 3, 2019

Root, Forrest “Forrie”

Age 89 of Eagan, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2019. Preceded in death by his wife, Rae Carol. Survived by his children, Craig (Linda), Lynn (John) Towers and Reed (Deborah); 7 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; siblings, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral at 11am on Wed., May 8, 2019 at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 14850...

Robert "Bob" A. Michael

Robert "Bob" A. Michael

May 2, 2019

Michael, Robert A. "Bob", age 86, of Hastings, passed away May 2, 2019. Bob served in the US Navy during the Korean War. He retired from management at Metropolitan Council Wastewater Treatment Plant of Empire in 1992. He was preceded in death by mother and father, Herb and Melvina Michael; sister and brother-in-law, Phyllis and Donald; nephew, Steven Fay....

Audrey Jackson

Audrey Jackson

April 30, 2019

Audrey Jackson, age 81 of Welch, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Tinta Wita Tipi Assisted Living in Welch on Tuesday evening, April 30, 2019. Audrey Ann Della, the daughter of Stanton Edwards and Mary (Lundgren) Karounes, was born on June 16, 1937, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. At a young age, Audrey's family moved to Minneapolis where...

Deloris A. Mellon (Zwack)

Deloris A. Mellon (Zwack)

April 30, 2019

Mellon, Deloris A. (Zwack)

Age 89 of Apple Valley, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2019 surrounded by her children. Preceded in death by loving husband, George E. Mellon; parents, Fidelis and Gertrude Zwack; sister, Barbara Short; brother, George Zwack; son-in-law, Corky Schuur; and grandson, Justin Schuur. Survived by children, Kathy (Tym) Shaw, Mary (John) Lynch, Kevin (Rita) Mellon, Laurie...

Mikayla  M.  Olsen

Mikayla M. Olsen

April 29, 2019

Mikayla M. Olsen, age 20, of Hastings, passed away at Children's Hospital in Minneapolis on April 29, 2019. A complete obituary is coming soon.

Mary M. Beissel

Mary M. Beissel

April 29, 2019

Mary M. Beissel, age 81, of New Trier, died unexpectedly April 29, 2019 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN, surrounded by her loving family. Mary Margaret was born August 2, 1937 to Henry and Gertrude (Tutewohl) Taube. She attended New Trier and Hastings Schools, graduating in 1955. She married John F. Beissel, on May 25, 1957 at St....

David Jack Strait

David Jack Strait

April 29, 2019

David Jack Strait

Known to most everyone as Jack, 66, of Burnsville, MN, passed away unexpectedly due to a staph infection at Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital, St. Louis Park, MN, on Monday, April 29, surrounded by family and friends.

Jack was born December 4, 1952, in Tomah, WI, the son of the late Stanley and Grace (Schedler) Strait. Shortly after his birth,...

Mrs. Earl (Mary) Mccoy

Mrs. Earl (Mary) Mccoy

April 28, 2019

Mrs. Earl S. (Mary) McCoy, age 90 of Hastings, was called home on Sunday afternoon, April 28, 2019. Born Mary Theresa Schnell, on April 10, 1929, in Aitkin, Minnesota, the fifth of ten children to Anthony and Christine (Fazendin) Schnell. After graduating from Stillwater High School with the class of 1947, Mary continued her education St Catherine College School...

Joanne Katherine Christenson

Joanne Katherine Christenson

April 24, 2019

Joanne Katherine Christenson, age 83, of Hastings, passed away on April 24, 2019. Joanne worked for 3M for 35 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gary E. Christenson, Sr.; great grandson, Hawkin Dahn; great granddaughter, Lily Roloff. Joanne is survived by her children, Gary "Cubby" (Lori) Christenson; Patty (Chris) Helgason; Karen (Brian) Arnold; grandchildren, Joe Roloff,...

George M. Nelson

George M. Nelson

April 24, 2019

George M. Nelson, age 87 of Hastings, passed away at his home on April 24, 2019. George was born in Hastings on May 21, 1931, the son of Leta and Tom Nelson. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1949 and went to work for 3M. While at a social function at St. Boniface Catholic Church, he met the...

Patricia "Pat" Schmidt

Patricia "Pat" Schmidt

April 23, 2019

Patricia "Pat" Schmidt, age 79 of Hastings, died peacefully following a brief illness on Tuesday evening, April 23, 2019, at Augustana Care in Apple Valley. Patricia Louise Margaret, the daughter of Henry and Eleanor (Foss) Langenfeld, was born at home on July 14, 1939 in Hastings. Pat graduated from Hastings High School with the class of 1957. After providing...

Frances Ann Schultz

Frances Ann Schultz

April 22, 2019

Fran Schultz, age 84 of Hastings, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2019 at Augustana Care of Hastings. Fran was born in Baggs, Wyoming on September 17, 1934. She was the daughter of Lucy Irene (Jons) and Lloyd Levere Benning. She met Kenneth Albert Schultz while he was in the US Army and the two built their first home...

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