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Michael J. Barber
August 19, 2019
Michael J. Barber, age 67, of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly in the care of his loving wife on August 19, 2019. He was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa on November 27, 1951 to Lyle and Beth Barber. He was in the US Navy, serving aboard the USS Skate 578. He loved fishing, riding motorcycles, his family, reading his Bible,...
Cletus M. Rotty
August 18, 2019
Cletus M. Rotty, age 84 of Hastings, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, August 18, 2019, at United Hospital in St. Paul. Cletus Marks, the son of Vincent and Catherine (Zirbes) Rotty, was born on August 31, 1934, in rural Dakota County, Minnesota. Following his graduation from Farmington High School with the class of 1952, Cletus...
John Paul Kallaus
August 18, 2019
Kallaus, John Paul
Age 63 of Apple Valley, died in his home on August 18, 2019 after a 3½ year battle with cancer. Preceded in death by his father, Robert Dale Kallaus and brother-in-law, Jim Litwiller. Survived by his wife of 45 years, Vanya (Butchvarov) Kallaus; children, David (Kristin) Kallaus and Catherine (Jay) Selvaag; 5 grandchildren; mother, Dora (Sleichter) Kallaus of...
Judith "Judy" Krupich
August 15, 2019
Judith Lee Krupich, age 65, of Hastings, passed away August 15, 2019. She was a dedicated paraprofessional for the Hastings School District for 13 years. She has been the Nininger township clerk for the past 30 years. Judy enjoyed baking, spending time at the lake place, caring for her puppies, and being a mom. She was an avid Minnesota...
Gertrude M Struckman Jenniges
August 13, 2019
Struckman, Gertrude M., “Trudy”
Age 92 of Minneapolis, born December 21, 1926 in Willow Lake Twp. to Mathias & Anna Jenniges, passed away August 13, 2019. Trudy was active with her church, Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Minneapolis. She is preceded in death by her husband, August and was the last of ten siblings. Trudy will be dearly missed...
Patrick R. Taylor Jr.
August 12, 2019
Patrick R. Taylor Jr., age 64, died at home on Monday, August 12, 2019. Arrangements are being completed by affordablemncremation.com, a service of Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings.
Donald R. Petersmeyer
August 12, 2019
Petersmeyer, Donald R.
Age 89 of Lakeville, passed away on 8/12/19. Survived by the love of his life, Marilyn; daughters, Linda (Al) Majerus, Marcia (Rich) Doering, Diana Halstead, Lora (David) McChesney, Karen (Frank) Petrone and Jody (Donovan) Johnson; 12 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Donald served in the U.S. Army in the Korean War as a Master Sergeant. Funeral at 6pm...
Susan L. Foote
August 9, 2019
Susan L. Foote, age 74, of Hastings, passed away at Regina Medical Center on Aug. 9, 2019. She was very crafty, she loved to crochet and knit and she loved her grand fur babies. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edna and Clarence Soleim; and brother, Clarence "Skip" Soleim Jr. Sue is survived by her children, Lori...
Lucille S. Bauer
August 8, 2019
Lucille S. Bauer, age 90 of Hastings, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday evening, August 8, 2019, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Lucille Susan, the daughter of John and Clara (Conzemius) Fox, was born on February 12, 1929, in rural Rosemount. Following her graduation from Rosemount High School in 1947, Lucille was united in marriage to...
Norman G. Gould
August 7, 2019
Norman G. Gould, age 97, of Hastings, formerly South St. Paul, passed away peacefully August 7, 2019. He was a WWII Veteran and a former Dakota County Deputy Sheriff. He was preceded in death by his sons, Curtis and Jeffrey; and grandchildren, Erin Jean Okeson, and Craig Norman Felton. Norman is survived by his wife, Shirley; daughters, Connie (Jerry)...
Thomas J Whelan
August 7, 2019
Thomas (Tom) Whelan
Age 69, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, August 7 surrounded by his loving family. Tom is survived by his wife, Barb (Vitt Mulholland); daughter, Jennifer Blumberg (Dave), and son David (Brooke); 7 grandchildren: Madeline, Jack and Charlie Blumberg and Brendon, Peyton, Julia and Denim Whelan. Tom has 5 siblings, Barb Anderson (Paul), Kathy Tucci (Jeff), Mikki Mendel...
John Kummer
August 4, 2019
John Kummer, age 86 of Hastings, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday evening, August 4, 2019. He was reunited with the love of his life, Kathy, who recently preceded him in death. John Dodds, the son of John and Estelle (Dodds) Kummer, was born on August 26, 1932, in Prescott, Wisconsin. Following his graduation from Hastings...
Allen Fred Rettig
August 4, 2019
Rettig, Allen Fred
Age 71 of Eden Prairie, MN, passed away on August 4, 2019 in St Paul, MN after a hard-fought battle with brain cancer.
Allen was born to Edwin and Mabel Rettig in Hutchinson, MN on November 15, 1947. He grew up on farms near the Brownton, Minnesota area. He graduated from High School in 1965 from Stewart Public High...
Max William Reisdorph
August 4, 2019
Reisdorph, Max William
Age 28 of Farmington, passed away on August 4, 2019. Preceded in death by his uncle, Gregory Schultz and grandpa, Roger Schultz. Survived by his wife, Jordan; children, Khalea Gunelson, William Reisdorph and one on the way; step-daughter, Naomi Gunelson; granddaughter, Hazel Gunelson; parents, Dale Reisdorph and Beth (Randy) Bomar; sister, Dustin (Taylor Ostien) Reisdorph; grandparents, Pat &...
James "Jim" E. Nelson
August 2, 2019
James E. "Jim" Nelson, age 56 of New Brighton, passed away Friday, August 2, 2019. He was preceded in death by father, Bill Nelson; brother, Ken Nelson. Jim is survived by his mother, Jean Nelson; special friend, Tan Nguyen; siblings, Cathy (Paul) Gelhar, Steve Nelson, Jeff Nelson, and Connie Albertson; several nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Jim's Life...
Lynn A. (Keys) Thomas
August 2, 2019
Lynn A. Thomas, age 64 of Prescott, Wisconsin, died peacefully at home on Friday morning, August 2, 2019. Arrangements are being completed by affordablemncremation.com, a service of Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings.
Kenneth J Ferk
August 1, 2019
Kenneth J. Ferk,
Age 41 of Lino Lakes, MN, born January 16, 1978 in Milwaukee, WI to Steven & Susan Ferk, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2019 with his family at his side, after a courageous battle with brain cancer.
Ken was an avid outdoorsman and loved spending time hunting, fishing, golfing and just spending time outdoors.
Ken was a husband, father,...
Joy A. Nygaard
July 31, 2019
Joy Amelia Nygaard (Severson) Joy A. Nygaard, age 92 of Red Wing, died peacefully on Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at Augustana Care Center of Hastings. Joy was born in Minot, North Dakota on January 5, 1927, the daughter of Alma (Thompson) and Henry Severson. She grew up on the family farm and attended a little country school through 8th...
Edith J. Bothof
July 31, 2019
Bothof, Edith J.
Age 96 of Apple Valley, passed away on July 31, 2019. Preceded in death by her husband, Cornelius and 3 brothers. Survived by her children, Arvin, Noreen Groves, Deborah (Bruce) Lindgren and Cliff (Mary); 9 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sisters, Rosella and Viola (Pete); many other relatives and friends. Funeral at 11am on Sat., August 3, 2019 at Peace...
John Lewis Mcconnell
July 31, 2019
John Lewis McConnell,
85 of Emily and Minneapolis, Minnesota, passed away surrounded by his family on July 31, 2019.
A memorial service will be held at 12:00 noon, Saturday, August 10, 2019 with a visitation starting at 10:30 AM at Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church, 511 Groveland Ave., Minneapolis. John will be laid to rest at Lakewood Cemetery following the service.
John was...
Michael J. Barber
August 19, 2019
Michael J. Barber, age 67, of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly in the care of his loving wife on August 19, 2019. He was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa on November 27, 1951 to Lyle and Beth Barber. He was in the US Navy, serving aboard the USS Skate 578. He loved fishing, riding motorcycles, his family, reading his Bible,...
Cletus M. Rotty
August 18, 2019
Cletus M. Rotty, age 84 of Hastings, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, August 18, 2019, at United Hospital in St. Paul. Cletus Marks, the son of Vincent and Catherine (Zirbes) Rotty, was born on August 31, 1934, in rural Dakota County, Minnesota. Following his graduation from Farmington High School with the class of 1952, Cletus...
John Paul Kallaus
August 18, 2019
Kallaus, John Paul
Age 63 of Apple Valley, died in his home on August 18, 2019 after a 3½ year battle with cancer. Preceded in death by his father, Robert Dale Kallaus and brother-in-law, Jim Litwiller. Survived by his wife of 45 years, Vanya (Butchvarov) Kallaus; children, David (Kristin) Kallaus and Catherine (Jay) Selvaag; 5 grandchildren; mother, Dora (Sleichter) Kallaus of...
Judith "Judy" Krupich
August 15, 2019
Judith Lee Krupich, age 65, of Hastings, passed away August 15, 2019. She was a dedicated paraprofessional for the Hastings School District for 13 years. She has been the Nininger township clerk for the past 30 years. Judy enjoyed baking, spending time at the lake place, caring for her puppies, and being a mom. She was an avid Minnesota...
Gertrude M Struckman Jenniges
August 13, 2019
Struckman, Gertrude M., “Trudy”
Age 92 of Minneapolis, born December 21, 1926 in Willow Lake Twp. to Mathias & Anna Jenniges, passed away August 13, 2019. Trudy was active with her church, Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Minneapolis. She is preceded in death by her husband, August and was the last of ten siblings. Trudy will be dearly missed...
Patrick R. Taylor Jr.
August 12, 2019
Patrick R. Taylor Jr., age 64, died at home on Monday, August 12, 2019. Arrangements are being completed by affordablemncremation.com, a service of Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings.
Donald R. Petersmeyer
August 12, 2019
Petersmeyer, Donald R.
Age 89 of Lakeville, passed away on 8/12/19. Survived by the love of his life, Marilyn; daughters, Linda (Al) Majerus, Marcia (Rich) Doering, Diana Halstead, Lora (David) McChesney, Karen (Frank) Petrone and Jody (Donovan) Johnson; 12 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Donald served in the U.S. Army in the Korean War as a Master Sergeant. Funeral at 6pm...
Susan L. Foote
August 9, 2019
Susan L. Foote, age 74, of Hastings, passed away at Regina Medical Center on Aug. 9, 2019. She was very crafty, she loved to crochet and knit and she loved her grand fur babies. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edna and Clarence Soleim; and brother, Clarence "Skip" Soleim Jr. Sue is survived by her children, Lori...
Lucille S. Bauer
August 8, 2019
Lucille S. Bauer, age 90 of Hastings, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday evening, August 8, 2019, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Lucille Susan, the daughter of John and Clara (Conzemius) Fox, was born on February 12, 1929, in rural Rosemount. Following her graduation from Rosemount High School in 1947, Lucille was united in marriage to...
Norman G. Gould
August 7, 2019
Norman G. Gould, age 97, of Hastings, formerly South St. Paul, passed away peacefully August 7, 2019. He was a WWII Veteran and a former Dakota County Deputy Sheriff. He was preceded in death by his sons, Curtis and Jeffrey; and grandchildren, Erin Jean Okeson, and Craig Norman Felton. Norman is survived by his wife, Shirley; daughters, Connie (Jerry)...
Thomas J Whelan
August 7, 2019
Thomas (Tom) Whelan
Age 69, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, August 7 surrounded by his loving family. Tom is survived by his wife, Barb (Vitt Mulholland); daughter, Jennifer Blumberg (Dave), and son David (Brooke); 7 grandchildren: Madeline, Jack and Charlie Blumberg and Brendon, Peyton, Julia and Denim Whelan. Tom has 5 siblings, Barb Anderson (Paul), Kathy Tucci (Jeff), Mikki Mendel...
John Kummer
August 4, 2019
John Kummer, age 86 of Hastings, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday evening, August 4, 2019. He was reunited with the love of his life, Kathy, who recently preceded him in death. John Dodds, the son of John and Estelle (Dodds) Kummer, was born on August 26, 1932, in Prescott, Wisconsin. Following his graduation from Hastings...
Allen Fred Rettig
August 4, 2019
Rettig, Allen Fred
Age 71 of Eden Prairie, MN, passed away on August 4, 2019 in St Paul, MN after a hard-fought battle with brain cancer.
Allen was born to Edwin and Mabel Rettig in Hutchinson, MN on November 15, 1947. He grew up on farms near the Brownton, Minnesota area. He graduated from High School in 1965 from Stewart Public High...
Max William Reisdorph
August 4, 2019
Reisdorph, Max William
Age 28 of Farmington, passed away on August 4, 2019. Preceded in death by his uncle, Gregory Schultz and grandpa, Roger Schultz. Survived by his wife, Jordan; children, Khalea Gunelson, William Reisdorph and one on the way; step-daughter, Naomi Gunelson; granddaughter, Hazel Gunelson; parents, Dale Reisdorph and Beth (Randy) Bomar; sister, Dustin (Taylor Ostien) Reisdorph; grandparents, Pat &...
James "Jim" E. Nelson
August 2, 2019
James E. "Jim" Nelson, age 56 of New Brighton, passed away Friday, August 2, 2019. He was preceded in death by father, Bill Nelson; brother, Ken Nelson. Jim is survived by his mother, Jean Nelson; special friend, Tan Nguyen; siblings, Cathy (Paul) Gelhar, Steve Nelson, Jeff Nelson, and Connie Albertson; several nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Jim's Life...
Lynn A. (Keys) Thomas
August 2, 2019
Lynn A. Thomas, age 64 of Prescott, Wisconsin, died peacefully at home on Friday morning, August 2, 2019. Arrangements are being completed by affordablemncremation.com, a service of Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings.
Kenneth J Ferk
August 1, 2019
Kenneth J. Ferk,
Age 41 of Lino Lakes, MN, born January 16, 1978 in Milwaukee, WI to Steven & Susan Ferk, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2019 with his family at his side, after a courageous battle with brain cancer.
Ken was an avid outdoorsman and loved spending time hunting, fishing, golfing and just spending time outdoors.
Ken was a husband, father,...
Joy A. Nygaard
July 31, 2019
Joy Amelia Nygaard (Severson) Joy A. Nygaard, age 92 of Red Wing, died peacefully on Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at Augustana Care Center of Hastings. Joy was born in Minot, North Dakota on January 5, 1927, the daughter of Alma (Thompson) and Henry Severson. She grew up on the family farm and attended a little country school through 8th...
Edith J. Bothof
July 31, 2019
Bothof, Edith J.
Age 96 of Apple Valley, passed away on July 31, 2019. Preceded in death by her husband, Cornelius and 3 brothers. Survived by her children, Arvin, Noreen Groves, Deborah (Bruce) Lindgren and Cliff (Mary); 9 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sisters, Rosella and Viola (Pete); many other relatives and friends. Funeral at 11am on Sat., August 3, 2019 at Peace...
John Lewis Mcconnell
July 31, 2019
John Lewis McConnell,
85 of Emily and Minneapolis, Minnesota, passed away surrounded by his family on July 31, 2019.
A memorial service will be held at 12:00 noon, Saturday, August 10, 2019 with a visitation starting at 10:30 AM at Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church, 511 Groveland Ave., Minneapolis. John will be laid to rest at Lakewood Cemetery following the service.
John was...
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