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Orval Jay Zellmer
May 1, 2025
Orval Jay Zellmer, 88, of Hastings, Minnesota died on May 1, 2025. Orval was born on April 3, 1937, to August and Nellie (Phillips) Zellmer in Walnut Grove, Minnesota.
After spending his teenage years farming with family members, he started working at Schuneman’s Department Store in Saint Paul, where he met the love of his life. On February 11, 1956, he...
Margaret Simerson Schultz
May 1, 2025
Margaret Mary (Simerson) Schultz, age 69, passed away at home in Frisco, TX on May 1, 2025, peacefully and surrounded by loved ones. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. Margaret’s infectious laughter, brilliant smile, and zest for life will be deeply missed.
Margaret was born on June 19, 1955 in St. Paul, MN to Richard...
Constance "Connie" P. Lang
April 30, 2025
Jesus needed a painter, so he called Connie home. Connie Lang, 84, of Hastings, MN died peacefully knowing how much she was loved on Wednesday, April 30th, 2025.at Benedictine Living/Regina Memory Care in Hastings.
Connie was born in Lake City, MN to Lawrence and Julia White on April 28th, 1941. She went to Our Lady of Peace High School in St....
Dorothy Ann Roth
April 30, 2025
Dorothy Ann (Bode) Roth died on April 30, 2025, surrounded by her family and ushered to heaven through song at the Benedictine Living Community – Regina in Hastings, Minnesota. Born on August 15, 1935, in New Ulm, Minnesota, she is predeceased by her parents Bernhard H. Bode and Sophia K. (Gieseke) Bode, as well as her older brother, Dale Bode.
Dorothy's...
Jennifer Marie Satchell
April 30, 2025
Jennifer Marie Satchell, age 51, of Hastings, MN, passed away after a long battle with cancer on April 30, 2025, at her home and surrounded by family. She was born on October 2, 1973, to Gerald and Joleen (Meeker) Wright in St. Paul, MN. Jennifer married Brad Satchell at Joy Lutheran Church in Prescott on February 19, 1994.
Jenny graduated from...
Theresa A. Gerlach
April 28, 2025
Theresa Gerlach, age 86, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025, at Prescott Nursing Home in Prescott, WI. She was born on July 12, 1938, the daughter of Sylvester and Leona King.Theresa grew up in Miesville and graduated from Hastings High School with the Class of 1956. On January 24, 1959, she married Donald Gerlach at Saint Joseph Catholic Church...
Patricia Chandler Murray
April 26, 2025
Patricia Chandler Murray, age 58, of Hastings, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2025, after a courageous four-year battle with cancer.
Born on September 27, 1966, in Hastings, Patti was known for her kind heart, fierce love for her family, and unwavering strength. She put her family first in everything she did, and her strength through her illness was a true...
Mary Jean Engstrom
April 24, 2025
Mary Jean Engstrom, 90, of Hastings, surrounded by her family, passed away peacefully at her home on April 24, 2025.She was born July 2, 1934 in Denmark Township - Hastings, MN to Peter and Marie (Mainz) Rohr, the 7th of 10 children. Growing up on a dairy farm made Mary Jean farm strong, a quality she held dear.Mary Jean was...
Erika Hellerstedt
April 23, 2025
Erika Hellerstedt, 84, born February 1, 1941, in Prague Czechia to the union of Robert and Elizabeth (Martin) Legler. Erika passed away April 23, 2025, in Bloomington, MN.
She is survived by daughter, Marlene Erika Hanold; older sister, Elizabeth “Liz” Newgard; son-in-law, Gary Stokvis; grandchildren, Carla Adelle (Seth) Dolan, Andrew Paul Hanold, Erika Elizabeth Hanold, Gary Stokvis Jr, and Tony (Kristy)...
LaVerne Fenner
April 23, 2025
LaVerne Fenner, age 83 of Lakeville (formerly of Apple Valley), passed away on April 23, 2025. Preceded in death by her husband, Dick Fenner. Survived by her children, Kevin (Jill) Fenner, Brian (Susan) Fenner, and Patty (Brian) Buechler; grandchildren, Alex and Keith; and brother, Paul Mhyre. Memorial Service at 11am on Monday, April 28, 2025, at Hosanna Church, 9600 163rd...
Robert Wendell Vier
April 19, 2025
Robert Wendell Vier (Bob, Bobby, Dad, Honey) was born on May 5th, 1945, in Baldwin Hospital and died on April 19th, 2025. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Charlotte (Char) Vier, daughter, Kara Vier, son, Jason (Jay) Vier, daughter-in-law, Megan Vier, grandchildren Charlie, Olivia, and Lauren Vier, brother Chester (Chet) Vier and sister-in-law Colleen Vier, sister-in-law Carrol Warren (Hop) and...
Jeanne T. Hermanson
April 19, 2025
Jeanne T. Hermanson, age 99, of Hastings, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Benedictine Health and Senior Living.
Jeanne was born on February 13, 1926, in Austin, Minnesota, to Nick and Margaret (Christie) Wagner. The eighth of nineteen children, Jeanne was raised in a home full of love, laughter, and endless activity, something she carried with her throughout...
Duane Anton Hunstad
April 18, 2025
Duane Anton Hunstad, age 93, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025.
Duane was born on September 16, 1931, in Foldahl Township, Minnesota, the son of Anton and Ethel (Haugen) Hunstad. He was baptized and confirmed at Alma Lutheran Church in Argyle, MN, and graduated from Argyle High School. Duane enlisted in the Air Force on July 6, 1951 and served...
Alphonse Joseph Theis
April 18, 2025
Alphonse Joseph Theis, age 88, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
Born in Buckman, Minnesota, to John Theis and Loretta Broschofsky, Al was raised on the family farm alongside his twelve siblings, learning the values of family, hard work, and dedication.
He married the love of his life, Irene, on October 27, 1956, and together they established...
Gary Wayne Gauer
April 17, 2025
Gary Gauer, a loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on April 17, 2025, at the age of 86.
Gary was born to Otto & Jeanette Gauer on February 16, 1939. He was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church in Lake Lillian MN. Gary graduated from Bird Island High School in 1957. He enlisted...
Richard Reinhold Rosenquist
April 17, 2025
Richard “Dick” R. Rosenquist, age 94, of Hastings, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Wednesday, April 17, 2025.
Dick was born on August 18, 1930, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Carl and Jennie (Jackson) Rosenquist. One of two boys, he grew up in St. Paul and graduated from Johnson High School in 1948. From a young...
Beverly Rose Finke
April 15, 2025
Beverly Rose Finke, age 84, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2025, after a long battle with Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease. She was born on December 3, 1940, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Berwin and Margretta Otteson.
Beverly lived her life dedicated to her faith in Jesus. She was an active member of Resurrection United Methodist Church in Hastings, where she volunteered,...
Ronald L. "Ron" Christensen
April 14, 2025
Ronald LeRoy Christensen, age 89, most recently of Plymouth and Eden Prairie, passed away on April 14, 2025.
Ron graduated from Edison High School in Minneapolis and enlisted in the United States Army where he served from 1957-1959 and was honorably discharged. (He was assigned to draw topographical maps for the Army.)
Ron received a Baccalaureate Degree, with high distinction, from the...
Harriet L Onsager
April 14, 2025
Harriet Onsager, age 97, died on Monday, April 14, 2025 at Regina Senior Living in Hastings, MN. She was born the daughter of Minnie and Jack Telford. She grew up in the Decorah Iowa area and attended school in Decorah. Harriet worked in a dental office growing up and after marriage, worked in the Decorah lunch program; eventually became the...
Paul L. Braaten
April 13, 2025
Paul Braaten, age 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, April 13, 2025.
Paul was born and raised in Elk Mound, Wisconsin and graduated from Elk Mound High School in 1958. After high school, he worked as a heavy equipment operator with Edward Kraemer & Sons, where he continued to work for 40 years. He married his wife,...
Orval Jay Zellmer
May 1, 2025
Orval Jay Zellmer, 88, of Hastings, Minnesota died on May 1, 2025. Orval was born on April 3, 1937, to August and Nellie (Phillips) Zellmer in Walnut Grove, Minnesota.
After spending his teenage years farming with family members, he started working at Schuneman’s Department Store in Saint Paul, where he met the love of his life. On February 11, 1956, he...
Margaret Simerson Schultz
May 1, 2025
Margaret Mary (Simerson) Schultz, age 69, passed away at home in Frisco, TX on May 1, 2025, peacefully and surrounded by loved ones. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. Margaret’s infectious laughter, brilliant smile, and zest for life will be deeply missed.
Margaret was born on June 19, 1955 in St. Paul, MN to Richard...
Constance "Connie" P. Lang
April 30, 2025
Jesus needed a painter, so he called Connie home. Connie Lang, 84, of Hastings, MN died peacefully knowing how much she was loved on Wednesday, April 30th, 2025.at Benedictine Living/Regina Memory Care in Hastings.
Connie was born in Lake City, MN to Lawrence and Julia White on April 28th, 1941. She went to Our Lady of Peace High School in St....
Dorothy Ann Roth
April 30, 2025
Dorothy Ann (Bode) Roth died on April 30, 2025, surrounded by her family and ushered to heaven through song at the Benedictine Living Community – Regina in Hastings, Minnesota. Born on August 15, 1935, in New Ulm, Minnesota, she is predeceased by her parents Bernhard H. Bode and Sophia K. (Gieseke) Bode, as well as her older brother, Dale Bode.
Dorothy's...
Jennifer Marie Satchell
April 30, 2025
Jennifer Marie Satchell, age 51, of Hastings, MN, passed away after a long battle with cancer on April 30, 2025, at her home and surrounded by family. She was born on October 2, 1973, to Gerald and Joleen (Meeker) Wright in St. Paul, MN. Jennifer married Brad Satchell at Joy Lutheran Church in Prescott on February 19, 1994.
Jenny graduated from...
Theresa A. Gerlach
April 28, 2025
Theresa Gerlach, age 86, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025, at Prescott Nursing Home in Prescott, WI. She was born on July 12, 1938, the daughter of Sylvester and Leona King.Theresa grew up in Miesville and graduated from Hastings High School with the Class of 1956. On January 24, 1959, she married Donald Gerlach at Saint Joseph Catholic Church...
Patricia Chandler Murray
April 26, 2025
Patricia Chandler Murray, age 58, of Hastings, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2025, after a courageous four-year battle with cancer.
Born on September 27, 1966, in Hastings, Patti was known for her kind heart, fierce love for her family, and unwavering strength. She put her family first in everything she did, and her strength through her illness was a true...
Mary Jean Engstrom
April 24, 2025
Mary Jean Engstrom, 90, of Hastings, surrounded by her family, passed away peacefully at her home on April 24, 2025.She was born July 2, 1934 in Denmark Township - Hastings, MN to Peter and Marie (Mainz) Rohr, the 7th of 10 children. Growing up on a dairy farm made Mary Jean farm strong, a quality she held dear.Mary Jean was...
Erika Hellerstedt
April 23, 2025
Erika Hellerstedt, 84, born February 1, 1941, in Prague Czechia to the union of Robert and Elizabeth (Martin) Legler. Erika passed away April 23, 2025, in Bloomington, MN.
She is survived by daughter, Marlene Erika Hanold; older sister, Elizabeth “Liz” Newgard; son-in-law, Gary Stokvis; grandchildren, Carla Adelle (Seth) Dolan, Andrew Paul Hanold, Erika Elizabeth Hanold, Gary Stokvis Jr, and Tony (Kristy)...
LaVerne Fenner
April 23, 2025
LaVerne Fenner, age 83 of Lakeville (formerly of Apple Valley), passed away on April 23, 2025. Preceded in death by her husband, Dick Fenner. Survived by her children, Kevin (Jill) Fenner, Brian (Susan) Fenner, and Patty (Brian) Buechler; grandchildren, Alex and Keith; and brother, Paul Mhyre. Memorial Service at 11am on Monday, April 28, 2025, at Hosanna Church, 9600 163rd...
Robert Wendell Vier
April 19, 2025
Robert Wendell Vier (Bob, Bobby, Dad, Honey) was born on May 5th, 1945, in Baldwin Hospital and died on April 19th, 2025. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Charlotte (Char) Vier, daughter, Kara Vier, son, Jason (Jay) Vier, daughter-in-law, Megan Vier, grandchildren Charlie, Olivia, and Lauren Vier, brother Chester (Chet) Vier and sister-in-law Colleen Vier, sister-in-law Carrol Warren (Hop) and...
Jeanne T. Hermanson
April 19, 2025
Jeanne T. Hermanson, age 99, of Hastings, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Benedictine Health and Senior Living.
Jeanne was born on February 13, 1926, in Austin, Minnesota, to Nick and Margaret (Christie) Wagner. The eighth of nineteen children, Jeanne was raised in a home full of love, laughter, and endless activity, something she carried with her throughout...
Duane Anton Hunstad
April 18, 2025
Duane Anton Hunstad, age 93, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025.
Duane was born on September 16, 1931, in Foldahl Township, Minnesota, the son of Anton and Ethel (Haugen) Hunstad. He was baptized and confirmed at Alma Lutheran Church in Argyle, MN, and graduated from Argyle High School. Duane enlisted in the Air Force on July 6, 1951 and served...
Alphonse Joseph Theis
April 18, 2025
Alphonse Joseph Theis, age 88, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
Born in Buckman, Minnesota, to John Theis and Loretta Broschofsky, Al was raised on the family farm alongside his twelve siblings, learning the values of family, hard work, and dedication.
He married the love of his life, Irene, on October 27, 1956, and together they established...
Gary Wayne Gauer
April 17, 2025
Gary Gauer, a loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on April 17, 2025, at the age of 86.
Gary was born to Otto & Jeanette Gauer on February 16, 1939. He was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church in Lake Lillian MN. Gary graduated from Bird Island High School in 1957. He enlisted...
Richard Reinhold Rosenquist
April 17, 2025
Richard “Dick” R. Rosenquist, age 94, of Hastings, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Wednesday, April 17, 2025.
Dick was born on August 18, 1930, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Carl and Jennie (Jackson) Rosenquist. One of two boys, he grew up in St. Paul and graduated from Johnson High School in 1948. From a young...
Beverly Rose Finke
April 15, 2025
Beverly Rose Finke, age 84, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2025, after a long battle with Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease. She was born on December 3, 1940, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Berwin and Margretta Otteson.
Beverly lived her life dedicated to her faith in Jesus. She was an active member of Resurrection United Methodist Church in Hastings, where she volunteered,...
Ronald L. "Ron" Christensen
April 14, 2025
Ronald LeRoy Christensen, age 89, most recently of Plymouth and Eden Prairie, passed away on April 14, 2025.
Ron graduated from Edison High School in Minneapolis and enlisted in the United States Army where he served from 1957-1959 and was honorably discharged. (He was assigned to draw topographical maps for the Army.)
Ron received a Baccalaureate Degree, with high distinction, from the...
Harriet L Onsager
April 14, 2025
Harriet Onsager, age 97, died on Monday, April 14, 2025 at Regina Senior Living in Hastings, MN. She was born the daughter of Minnie and Jack Telford. She grew up in the Decorah Iowa area and attended school in Decorah. Harriet worked in a dental office growing up and after marriage, worked in the Decorah lunch program; eventually became the...
Paul L. Braaten
April 13, 2025
Paul Braaten, age 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, April 13, 2025.
Paul was born and raised in Elk Mound, Wisconsin and graduated from Elk Mound High School in 1958. After high school, he worked as a heavy equipment operator with Edward Kraemer & Sons, where he continued to work for 40 years. He married his wife,...
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