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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...

Nilda Wolford

Nilda Wolford

April 5, 2019

WOLFORD, NILDA SALIENTE Wolford, Nilda Saliente, age 67, Hastings, passed away peacefully at home on April 5, 2019 surrounded by family, following a battle with cancer. Nilda was born and raised in Jaro, on the island of Leyte, Philippines to Graciano and Tomasa Saliente. She enjoyed life on the family coconut plantation, playing jokes on her four brothers and...

Berniece Wittkopf

Berniece Wittkopf

April 1, 2019

Berniece Wittkopf, age 98, of Hastings, passed away April 1, 2019. A gathering will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m., followed by a memorial service at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 20, at First Presbyterian Church. Private interment will be in Lakeside Cemetery. A complete obituary is coming soon.

Jack Richard Mckagan

Jack Richard Mckagan

April 1, 2019

Jack Richard McKagan

of Bloomington, formerly of Proctor, MN, died on April 1st, 2019 at the Minnesota Masonic Home in Bloomington, with his loving family at his side after a long and courageous battle with multiple sclerosis. Jack was born May 3, 1940 in Duluth, MN to Benjamin and Esther (Anderson) McKagan. He and his three sisters were raised in a...

Marian (Schmotter) Heider

Marian (Schmotter) Heider

March 29, 2019

Marian Heider, age 98 of Ravenna Township, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Friday morning, March 29, 2019. Marian Cecilia, the daughter of George and Elizabeth (Rapp) Gilsdorf, was born on September 20, 1920, on the family farm in Millville, Minnesota. She first attended rural country school and later graduated from Central High School in...

Marlys Dorothy Zimmerman (Majerus)

Marlys Dorothy Zimmerman (Majerus)

March 28, 2019

Zimmerman, Marlys Dorothy (Majerus)

Age 77 of Apple Valley, MN, passed away on March 28, 2019. She was born July 8, 1941 to Francis and Monica (Strauss) Majerus of Goodhue, MN. She graduated from Goodhue High School May 24, 1959 and worked at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester. On October 6, 1962 she married Larry Zimmerman at Resurrection Lutheran Church in...

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...

Nilda Wolford

Nilda Wolford

April 5, 2019

WOLFORD, NILDA SALIENTE Wolford, Nilda Saliente, age 67, Hastings, passed away peacefully at home on April 5, 2019 surrounded by family, following a battle with cancer. Nilda was born and raised in Jaro, on the island of Leyte, Philippines to Graciano and Tomasa Saliente. She enjoyed life on the family coconut plantation, playing jokes on her four brothers and...

Berniece Wittkopf

Berniece Wittkopf

April 1, 2019

Berniece Wittkopf, age 98, of Hastings, passed away April 1, 2019. A gathering will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m., followed by a memorial service at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 20, at First Presbyterian Church. Private interment will be in Lakeside Cemetery. A complete obituary is coming soon.

Jack Richard Mckagan

Jack Richard Mckagan

April 1, 2019

Jack Richard McKagan

of Bloomington, formerly of Proctor, MN, died on April 1st, 2019 at the Minnesota Masonic Home in Bloomington, with his loving family at his side after a long and courageous battle with multiple sclerosis. Jack was born May 3, 1940 in Duluth, MN to Benjamin and Esther (Anderson) McKagan. He and his three sisters were raised in a...

Marian (Schmotter) Heider

Marian (Schmotter) Heider

March 29, 2019

Marian Heider, age 98 of Ravenna Township, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Friday morning, March 29, 2019. Marian Cecilia, the daughter of George and Elizabeth (Rapp) Gilsdorf, was born on September 20, 1920, on the family farm in Millville, Minnesota. She first attended rural country school and later graduated from Central High School in...

Marlys Dorothy Zimmerman (Majerus)

Marlys Dorothy Zimmerman (Majerus)

March 28, 2019

Zimmerman, Marlys Dorothy (Majerus)

Age 77 of Apple Valley, MN, passed away on March 28, 2019. She was born July 8, 1941 to Francis and Monica (Strauss) Majerus of Goodhue, MN. She graduated from Goodhue High School May 24, 1959 and worked at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester. On October 6, 1962 she married Larry Zimmerman at Resurrection Lutheran Church in...

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