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Pearl Eudora Schwandt

Pearl Eudora Schwandt

April 21, 2019

Schwandt, Pearl Eudora

Age 88 of Eagan. Pearl was a kind and loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019. Survived by her children, Carol (Thomas) Billig, David (Cheri), and Janet (Jim) Billig; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Ellsworth; parents, Clarence and Winnie...

John H. Selover

John H. Selover

April 20, 2019

 

 

John H. Selover “Jack”

Age 84 of Minneapolis, born Dec. 18, 1934 in Minneapolis to Harvey and Edna Selover, passed away April 20, 2019. Jack served in the USMC at the end of the Korean War.  He also enjoyed being a member of the Minnehaha Masonic Lodge, #165 AF & AM, Scottish Rite, OES and Zurah Shrine where he received...

Randy S. Tokarczyk

Randy S. Tokarczyk

April 19, 2019

Randy "RanMan" S. Tokarczyk, "The Big Deal", age 53 of Hastings, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family and friends, on Friday evening, April 19, 2019, following a courageous battle with cancer. Randy was born January 17, 1966, in Milwaukee, WI, to Richard and Sharon (Lemanski) Tokarczyk. He graduated Wabeno High School (Wisconsin) in 1985. He began...

Richelle R. Cokley

Richelle R. Cokley

April 18, 2019

Richelle Cokley, age 54 of Hastings, died suddenly at home on April 18, 2019. Richelle Renee, the daughter of Arther and Diane (Smith) Brier, was born on August 11, 1964, in Hastings. Following her graduation from Park High School with the class of 1982, Richelle continued her education in nursing. Over her career, she was a CNA and LPN...

Lyle F. Mccarty

Lyle F. Mccarty

April 17, 2019

Lyle Frederick McCarty received his unfading crown of glory on April 17, 2019.   He was born in Vail Township, Redwood County, MN on September 18, 1934 to Ibar and Cecelia (Gores) McCarty and grew up on the family farm.  Lyle married Carol Ann Kammerer on March 21, 1959 at Bethany Lutheran Church, Wabasso, MN.  Their marriage was blessed with four...

Maxine Hall

Maxine Hall

April 16, 2019

Maxine Hall, age 100 of Hastings, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, April 16, 2019, at Lake Minnetonka Shores in Spring Park, following a recent stroke. Cathryn Maxine, the daughter of Fred and Cathryn (Thomas) Coulter, was born on October 4, 1918, in Auburn, Michigan. Following her graduation from Midland Michigan High School, Maxine continued her education at Michigan...

Avrine R. Anderson-Whitcomb

Avrine R. Anderson-Whitcomb

April 16, 2019

Avrine R. “Avie” Anderson-Whitcomb

Age 49 of Minneapolis, born August 10, 1969 to Mike and Janet Anderson, passed away peacefully with her dad at her side April 16, 2019 after a long courageous battle with Glioblastoma (brain cancer).  She is preceded in death by her mom, Janet.  Avie will be dearly missed by her Dad, Mike; daughter, Natalia; brother, Matt Anderson...

Eugene Joseph Sabaitis

Eugene Joseph Sabaitis

April 15, 2019

Eugene Joseph Sabaitis Eugene J. Sabaitis, age 80 of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly on April 15, 2019 at Regina Hospital in Hastings. Gene was born on February 3, 1939 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, the son of Alexandra and Joseph Sabaitis. He enlisted in the United States Navy and proudly served in Vietnam as a Lieutenant. While in the service, he...

Joan E. (Larson) Zabel

Joan E. (Larson) Zabel

April 15, 2019

Joan Elizabeth (Larson) Zabel passed away on April 15, 2019 at the age of seventy-seven after several years of declining health. Graveside Services will be held at Union Cemetery in Maplewood, MN at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2019. There will be a reception and visitation at the new location of Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel, 3075 Vermillion...

Virginia  M.  Mcgrath

Virginia M. Mcgrath

April 14, 2019

Virginia McGrath, 83, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday April 14, 2019. Virginia Mae was born on May 9, 1935 to Joseph and Evelyn (Schultz) Thome in Plainview, MN. She was the second of four daughters- the redhead of the bunch. Virginia grew up on a farm outside of Plainview and was lucky enough to be the...

Finnegan James Dauphin Leinonen

Finnegan James Dauphin Leinonen

April 14, 2019

Leinonen, Finnegan James Dauphin

Our beloved son, Finnegan (age 2) passed away on April 14th, 2019. Finnegan was such a happy boy, he loved everything. He had a smile that could light up a room and energy that made everyone happy. Finnegan enjoyed everything. Some of his favorites were playing floor hockey with dad, baking with mom, golfing, boating, going to...

Kent G. Johnson

Kent G. Johnson

April 13, 2019

Kent Johnson Age 87 of Hastings, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, April 13, 2019. Kent was born in Heron Lake, Minnesota on November 17, 1931, the son of Ruby E. (Kent) and Goodwin N. Johnson. He met the love of his life, Jean Elizabeth Espensen and they were married on November 5, 1954. After taking a...

Rita M Olson

Rita M Olson

April 12, 2019

Rita M. Olson, age 94, of Hastings, passed away at Augustana Care Center on April 12, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Howard Miller and Willis Olson; parents, John and Elizabeth (Driscoll) Oys; and brother, John Oys. Rita is survived by her daughters, Nannette Miller, and Michelle Thompson (special friend, John Wiederholt); grandchildren, David and Anne...

Michael Jonathan Bell

Michael Jonathan Bell

April 12, 2019

Michael Jonathan Bell “Mikey”

Age 16 of Burnsville. Passed away peacefully on April 12, 2019. Mikey was born in Edina, MN on February 8, 2003.  He lived and went to school in Burnsville, MN.  He attended Gideon Pond Elementary School (Burnsville), Scott Highlands Middle School (Apple Valley), Conrad Ball Middle School (Loveland, CO), Rivers Edge Academy Highschool (St. Paul) and an...

Elmer E. Bertsch

Elmer E. Bertsch

April 11, 2019

Elmer E. Bertsch, age 79, of Hastings, Passed away at Augustana Health Care Center in Hastings. Private Family Services will be held.

Warren  White

Warren White

April 11, 2019

Warren White, born December 19, 1969 in Indianapolis, Indiana died in his home on April 11, 2019. Warren moved to Minnesota with his family in 1976, where he graduated from Armstrong High School in 1988. He attended North Dakota State University, graduating in 1992 with a degree in History. He was a member of the Air Force ROTC. Immediately...

Daniel E. Oberpriller

Daniel E. Oberpriller

April 9, 2019

Daniel E. Oberpriller

Born August 20, 1949 and died April 9, 2019. Proceeded in death by parents, Frank and Sarah Oberpriller, brother Gary and twin brother Dean.  Graduated with honors from DeLaSalle High School, later serving on the Board of Trustees for 15 years.  Awarded “member of emeritus” and member of DeLaSalle’s Hall of Fame for his service and dedication.

Daniel (Dann)...

John F. Wagner

John F. Wagner

April 8, 2019

John F. Wagner, age 78, of Hastings, passed away at home April 8, 2019. He was Fire Fighter in Hastings for over 23 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Cathie Wagner; and sister, Shirley. John is survived by his sons, John P. Wagner (extra special friend, Kim), and James (Julia) Wagner; grandson, John J. Wagner; sisters,...

Bernard Michael Klein

Bernard Michael Klein

April 6, 2019

Bernard Michael Klein Bernie M. Klein, age 68 of Hastings, passed away at his home on Saturday, April 6, 2019. He was a wonderful husband, father, brother, and grandfather. Bernie was born on October 31, 1950 in Hastings, Minnesota. He was the son of Phyllis (Mahoney) and Lawrence "Larry" Klein. He married the love of his life, Maureen Rene...

Bobbie Miller

Bobbie Miller

April 5, 2019

Bobbie Miller (Barbara Jo Zeches) was born in San Diego, CA, on April 22, 1944, and passed away on April 5, 2019. She grew up in Illinois and eventually landed at college in Minnesota. She married Don Miller in Oak Park, Illinois, in 1964. Beginning a family in Wisconsin, then moving to Minnesota, Bobbie stayed home with her children...

Pearl Eudora Schwandt

Pearl Eudora Schwandt

April 21, 2019

Schwandt, Pearl Eudora

Age 88 of Eagan. Pearl was a kind and loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019. Survived by her children, Carol (Thomas) Billig, David (Cheri), and Janet (Jim) Billig; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Ellsworth; parents, Clarence and Winnie...

John H. Selover

John H. Selover

April 20, 2019

 

 

John H. Selover “Jack”

Age 84 of Minneapolis, born Dec. 18, 1934 in Minneapolis to Harvey and Edna Selover, passed away April 20, 2019. Jack served in the USMC at the end of the Korean War.  He also enjoyed being a member of the Minnehaha Masonic Lodge, #165 AF & AM, Scottish Rite, OES and Zurah Shrine where he received...

Randy S. Tokarczyk

Randy S. Tokarczyk

April 19, 2019

Randy "RanMan" S. Tokarczyk, "The Big Deal", age 53 of Hastings, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family and friends, on Friday evening, April 19, 2019, following a courageous battle with cancer. Randy was born January 17, 1966, in Milwaukee, WI, to Richard and Sharon (Lemanski) Tokarczyk. He graduated Wabeno High School (Wisconsin) in 1985. He began...

Richelle R. Cokley

Richelle R. Cokley

April 18, 2019

Richelle Cokley, age 54 of Hastings, died suddenly at home on April 18, 2019. Richelle Renee, the daughter of Arther and Diane (Smith) Brier, was born on August 11, 1964, in Hastings. Following her graduation from Park High School with the class of 1982, Richelle continued her education in nursing. Over her career, she was a CNA and LPN...

Lyle F. Mccarty

Lyle F. Mccarty

April 17, 2019

Lyle Frederick McCarty received his unfading crown of glory on April 17, 2019.   He was born in Vail Township, Redwood County, MN on September 18, 1934 to Ibar and Cecelia (Gores) McCarty and grew up on the family farm.  Lyle married Carol Ann Kammerer on March 21, 1959 at Bethany Lutheran Church, Wabasso, MN.  Their marriage was blessed with four...

Maxine Hall

Maxine Hall

April 16, 2019

Maxine Hall, age 100 of Hastings, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, April 16, 2019, at Lake Minnetonka Shores in Spring Park, following a recent stroke. Cathryn Maxine, the daughter of Fred and Cathryn (Thomas) Coulter, was born on October 4, 1918, in Auburn, Michigan. Following her graduation from Midland Michigan High School, Maxine continued her education at Michigan...

Avrine R. Anderson-Whitcomb

Avrine R. Anderson-Whitcomb

April 16, 2019

Avrine R. “Avie” Anderson-Whitcomb

Age 49 of Minneapolis, born August 10, 1969 to Mike and Janet Anderson, passed away peacefully with her dad at her side April 16, 2019 after a long courageous battle with Glioblastoma (brain cancer).  She is preceded in death by her mom, Janet.  Avie will be dearly missed by her Dad, Mike; daughter, Natalia; brother, Matt Anderson...

Eugene Joseph Sabaitis

Eugene Joseph Sabaitis

April 15, 2019

Eugene Joseph Sabaitis Eugene J. Sabaitis, age 80 of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly on April 15, 2019 at Regina Hospital in Hastings. Gene was born on February 3, 1939 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, the son of Alexandra and Joseph Sabaitis. He enlisted in the United States Navy and proudly served in Vietnam as a Lieutenant. While in the service, he...

Joan E. (Larson) Zabel

Joan E. (Larson) Zabel

April 15, 2019

Joan Elizabeth (Larson) Zabel passed away on April 15, 2019 at the age of seventy-seven after several years of declining health. Graveside Services will be held at Union Cemetery in Maplewood, MN at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2019. There will be a reception and visitation at the new location of Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel, 3075 Vermillion...

Virginia  M.  Mcgrath

Virginia M. Mcgrath

April 14, 2019

Virginia McGrath, 83, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday April 14, 2019. Virginia Mae was born on May 9, 1935 to Joseph and Evelyn (Schultz) Thome in Plainview, MN. She was the second of four daughters- the redhead of the bunch. Virginia grew up on a farm outside of Plainview and was lucky enough to be the...

Finnegan James Dauphin Leinonen

Finnegan James Dauphin Leinonen

April 14, 2019

Leinonen, Finnegan James Dauphin

Our beloved son, Finnegan (age 2) passed away on April 14th, 2019. Finnegan was such a happy boy, he loved everything. He had a smile that could light up a room and energy that made everyone happy. Finnegan enjoyed everything. Some of his favorites were playing floor hockey with dad, baking with mom, golfing, boating, going to...

Kent G. Johnson

Kent G. Johnson

April 13, 2019

Kent Johnson Age 87 of Hastings, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, April 13, 2019. Kent was born in Heron Lake, Minnesota on November 17, 1931, the son of Ruby E. (Kent) and Goodwin N. Johnson. He met the love of his life, Jean Elizabeth Espensen and they were married on November 5, 1954. After taking a...

Rita M Olson

Rita M Olson

April 12, 2019

Rita M. Olson, age 94, of Hastings, passed away at Augustana Care Center on April 12, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Howard Miller and Willis Olson; parents, John and Elizabeth (Driscoll) Oys; and brother, John Oys. Rita is survived by her daughters, Nannette Miller, and Michelle Thompson (special friend, John Wiederholt); grandchildren, David and Anne...

Michael Jonathan Bell

Michael Jonathan Bell

April 12, 2019

Michael Jonathan Bell “Mikey”

Age 16 of Burnsville. Passed away peacefully on April 12, 2019. Mikey was born in Edina, MN on February 8, 2003.  He lived and went to school in Burnsville, MN.  He attended Gideon Pond Elementary School (Burnsville), Scott Highlands Middle School (Apple Valley), Conrad Ball Middle School (Loveland, CO), Rivers Edge Academy Highschool (St. Paul) and an...

Elmer E. Bertsch

Elmer E. Bertsch

April 11, 2019

Elmer E. Bertsch, age 79, of Hastings, Passed away at Augustana Health Care Center in Hastings. Private Family Services will be held.

Warren  White

Warren White

April 11, 2019

Warren White, born December 19, 1969 in Indianapolis, Indiana died in his home on April 11, 2019. Warren moved to Minnesota with his family in 1976, where he graduated from Armstrong High School in 1988. He attended North Dakota State University, graduating in 1992 with a degree in History. He was a member of the Air Force ROTC. Immediately...

Daniel E. Oberpriller

Daniel E. Oberpriller

April 9, 2019

Daniel E. Oberpriller

Born August 20, 1949 and died April 9, 2019. Proceeded in death by parents, Frank and Sarah Oberpriller, brother Gary and twin brother Dean.  Graduated with honors from DeLaSalle High School, later serving on the Board of Trustees for 15 years.  Awarded “member of emeritus” and member of DeLaSalle’s Hall of Fame for his service and dedication.

Daniel (Dann)...

John F. Wagner

John F. Wagner

April 8, 2019

John F. Wagner, age 78, of Hastings, passed away at home April 8, 2019. He was Fire Fighter in Hastings for over 23 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Cathie Wagner; and sister, Shirley. John is survived by his sons, John P. Wagner (extra special friend, Kim), and James (Julia) Wagner; grandson, John J. Wagner; sisters,...

Bernard Michael Klein

Bernard Michael Klein

April 6, 2019

Bernard Michael Klein Bernie M. Klein, age 68 of Hastings, passed away at his home on Saturday, April 6, 2019. He was a wonderful husband, father, brother, and grandfather. Bernie was born on October 31, 1950 in Hastings, Minnesota. He was the son of Phyllis (Mahoney) and Lawrence "Larry" Klein. He married the love of his life, Maureen Rene...

Bobbie Miller

Bobbie Miller

April 5, 2019

Bobbie Miller (Barbara Jo Zeches) was born in San Diego, CA, on April 22, 1944, and passed away on April 5, 2019. She grew up in Illinois and eventually landed at college in Minnesota. She married Don Miller in Oak Park, Illinois, in 1964. Beginning a family in Wisconsin, then moving to Minnesota, Bobbie stayed home with her children...

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