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Betty A Peterson

Betty A Peterson

March 28, 2019

Betty A Peterson,

Age 90, formerly of Bloomington, born November 10, 1928 in Minneapolis, MN to Mike & Belle Hauser, passed away March 28, 2019 in Victoria, MN.  She is preceded in death by her loving husband, John.  A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday April 5, 2019 at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery, Assembly area #1.

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Brandon Charles Eppert

Brandon Charles Eppert

March 27, 2019

Eppert, Brandon Charles

Age 37 of Burnsville, passed away on March 27, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Charles McCaughey, Patricia (Jerry) Fox, Wilbur & Elizabeth Eppert; cousins, Cody Casey and Taylor Eppert. Survived by his wife, Ashley (nee Maeck); sons, Carson and Ayden; parents, Deb & Randy Eppert; brothers, Jason (Tricia), Randall (Danica) and...

Robert A. Nielsen

Robert A. Nielsen

March 23, 2019

Robert A. Nielsen, age 90, of Prescott, passed away March 23, 2019 at Prescott Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Preceded in death by 1st wife, Lotte-Lori; parents, Aksel and Mary Nielsen; 4 siblings; 3 grandsons; and step daughter, Gloria Nauer. Survived by wife, Ruth of 42 years; daughters, Barb (Mike) Bauer, and Janet (Dan) Sarnstrom; step children, Arlene Duncan, Lorrie...

Sharon Lee Holmes

Sharon Lee Holmes

March 21, 2019

Sharon Lee Holmes Sharon L. Holmes, passed away at Augustana Care Center of Hastings on Thursday, March 21, 2019. She was previously from Eagan. Sharon always took great pride in her family, her home and loved to entertain friends and family. During her early years, Sharon worked in food service and had a passion for cooking, canning and baking....

Jeffrey D. Harrington

Jeffrey D. Harrington

March 20, 2019

Jeffrey D. Harrington, age 50, of Hastings, passed away at home March 20, 2019. He was born in Hastings on Aug. 7, 1968 to Clifford Harrington and Karen (Arndt). He loved to play cards, cribbage and listen to country music. He also enjoyed hunting and watching football and hockey. He was preceded in death by his father, Clifford; grandparents,...

Raymond Earl Bestler

Raymond Earl Bestler

March 18, 2019

Raymond E. Bestler, Sr., went to be with his Lord on March 18, 2019 at age 89. Ray was born on June 30, 1929 in Warwick, North Dakota. He was the son of Lynthia Irene (Gleason) and Aloysius Carl Bestler. While in North Dakota, he spent a lot of time in a boxcar because his mom had to be...

Agnes Ann Holmes

Agnes Ann Holmes

March 15, 2019

Agnes Ann Holmes (Malloy) Agnes A. Holmes, born June 7, 1933 in Red Wing, Minnesota, died peacefully at her home on March 15, 2019. Aggie’s parents, Florence (Moran) and Clarence Malloy, raised her on a farm in Goodhue County. At the farm, she absolutely loved animals, even going as far to sneak baby lambs into the house to play...

Gary A. Passauer

Gary A. Passauer

March 12, 2019

Gary A. Passauer, age 75, of Hastings, passed away at Regions Hospital in St. Paul on March 12, 2019. Gary was born June 26,1943 in Independence, KS to June and Lois Passauer. He was a graduate of Independence Community College in 1961. Gary served in the Military Reserves from 1964 to 1970 and was awarded for being a Sharpshooter....

Michele Thompson

Michele Thompson

March 11, 2019

Michele D. Thompson, age 68, of Hastings, passed away March 11, 2019. She retired from USBank. Michele is survived by husband, Robert Thompson; son, Christopher Steiner; daughter, Jennifer Steiner, granddaughters, Ashley and Courtney; 3 great grandchildren; siblings, Jean Koepke, Michael (Jane) Marrone, Mark (Denise) Marrone, Rosalie Lang, Anita (Jim) Princeton, and Robert (Sue) Marrone; many nieces and nephews. Private...

Virginia M. "Poo" Kimmes

Virginia M. "Poo" Kimmes

March 11, 2019

Virginia M. "Poo" Kimmes, age 85 of Hastings, died peacefully following an extended illness on Monday morning, March 11, 2019, at Oak Ridge Assisted Living in Hastings. Virginia Mae, the daughter of Godfrey and Madeline (Knoll) Nelson, was born on May 30, 1933, in Hastings. Following her graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1951, Poo was...

Thomas Lee Crosgrove

Thomas Lee Crosgrove

March 11, 2019

Crosgrove, Thomas Lee

Age 78 of Rosemount. Passed away peacefully on March 11, 2019. Survived by his wife, Judy; daughters, Amy (Matt) Philion and Megan (Brady) Bjorgaard; grandchildren, Riley, Keyton, Chase and Tyler; sister, Kathy Frydenlund; and many other relatives and friends. Memorial service Saturday, March 23, 2019 at 11 AM (visitation 9-11AM) at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 4030 Pilot...

Norene A. Lundwall

Norene A. Lundwall

March 8, 2019

Norene Ardis Lundwall, daughter of the late Ward and Margaret (Backstrom) Lundwall, was born November 23, 1949, and died peacefully at home with family on March 8th, 2019. Norene attended public schools in Kingsford, Michigan, St. Paul and St. Paul Park, Minnesota, graduating third in her class from Park High School in 1967. She was a graduate of the...

Anthony Wayne Link

Anthony Wayne Link

March 6, 2019

Anthony Wayne Link, age 63, of Hastings, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at his home. Tony was born in Saint Cloud, MN on November 27, 1955 to Wayne and Joan (nee Malone) Link. The family moved near Hastings, MN and they opened the Trophy House in New Trier. Tony graduated from Hastings High School. After graduation, he...

Florence M. Kocur

Florence M. Kocur

March 5, 2019

Florence Marie (Marty) Kocur, born February 16, 1928 in St. Paul, MN, died peacefully at home surrounded by her children March 5, 2019, at 8:15 a.m. Florence attended St. Paul Cathedral Grade School and Monroe High School, graduating class 1946, growing up on West 7th Street. She married Joseph Kocur July 15, 1950, and were married 31 years. Joseph...

Martin G. Kummer

Martin G. Kummer

March 5, 2019

Martin G. Kummer, a lifelong farmer in Vermillion, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday morning, March 5, 2019, at Augustana Care of Hastings. Martin George, the son of Jacob and Josephine (Werner) Kummer, was born on November 11, 1917, in Vermillion, Minnesota. Following his education, Martin began his lifelong career of farming in Vermillion. Martin was...

Mary Jo Bentley

Mary Jo Bentley

March 5, 2019

Bentley, Mary Jo

Age 58 of Rosemount, passed into the arms of Jesus peacefully on March 5, 2019 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Preceded in death by mother, Dorothy and father, Floyd Bentley. Survived by brother, John Bentley; Auntie “Mac” Bily; cousins, Barbara, Lana, and Rita; dear friend, Karen Budde Lovro.

Mary Jo was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on...

Thomas R. Chamberlain

Thomas R. Chamberlain

March 5, 2019

Thomas Reed Chamberlain

Age 64 of Apple Valley. Passed away unexpectedly within his home on March 5, 2019. Survived by his wife, Cindy; children, Tim (Tara), Mike (Erin), Matt, Jenny (Mark); grandchildren, Isabelle, Caleb, Lydia, Linnea, Lachlan; mother, Mary & step-father, John; siblings, Mark, Jim, John, Steve, & Barbi. Preceded in death by, an infant child; father, Louis. He loved his...

Kenneth H Snyder

Kenneth H Snyder

March 2, 2019

Kenneth H. Snyder,

Age 77 of Minneapolis, passed away March 2, 2019 after a brave battle with cancer.  He was born to Raymond and Louise Snyder in Melrose, MN. Ken grew up in Minneapolis and attended Central High School, where he met his sweetheart, Betsey.  He retired from Carpenter Steel after 30 years of service as a truck driver, as well...

William L. Werner

William L. Werner

March 1, 2019

William L. Werner 12/27/1950-3/1/2019 William "Bill" Werner of Lincoln Park, Michigan and formerly of Vermillion, Minnesota passed away at the VA Medical Center in Detroit, Michigan on March 1, 2019 after a brief battle with Merckel Cell Carcinoma. Bill is preceded in death by his parents, Arnold and Betty (Serres) Werner; sister Beverly and nephew Brian Peine. Bill is...

Harriet Lemoine

Harriet Lemoine

February 28, 2019

Harriet Dean Squires LeMoine, age 97, of Hastings, MN, formerly of Oconomowoc, WI died Feb. 28, 2019 after a long and full life. She was born January 29, 1922 in Arlington, MA to Harry Newell and Elbra Madeline (Dean) Squires. She grew up in Winchester, MA and spent her summers in Holderness, NH. After graduating from high school, she...

Betty A Peterson

Betty A Peterson

March 28, 2019

Betty A Peterson,

Age 90, formerly of Bloomington, born November 10, 1928 in Minneapolis, MN to Mike & Belle Hauser, passed away March 28, 2019 in Victoria, MN.  She is preceded in death by her loving husband, John.  A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday April 5, 2019 at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery, Assembly area #1.

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Brandon Charles Eppert

Brandon Charles Eppert

March 27, 2019

Eppert, Brandon Charles

Age 37 of Burnsville, passed away on March 27, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Charles McCaughey, Patricia (Jerry) Fox, Wilbur & Elizabeth Eppert; cousins, Cody Casey and Taylor Eppert. Survived by his wife, Ashley (nee Maeck); sons, Carson and Ayden; parents, Deb & Randy Eppert; brothers, Jason (Tricia), Randall (Danica) and...

Robert A. Nielsen

Robert A. Nielsen

March 23, 2019

Robert A. Nielsen, age 90, of Prescott, passed away March 23, 2019 at Prescott Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Preceded in death by 1st wife, Lotte-Lori; parents, Aksel and Mary Nielsen; 4 siblings; 3 grandsons; and step daughter, Gloria Nauer. Survived by wife, Ruth of 42 years; daughters, Barb (Mike) Bauer, and Janet (Dan) Sarnstrom; step children, Arlene Duncan, Lorrie...

Sharon Lee Holmes

Sharon Lee Holmes

March 21, 2019

Sharon Lee Holmes Sharon L. Holmes, passed away at Augustana Care Center of Hastings on Thursday, March 21, 2019. She was previously from Eagan. Sharon always took great pride in her family, her home and loved to entertain friends and family. During her early years, Sharon worked in food service and had a passion for cooking, canning and baking....

Jeffrey D. Harrington

Jeffrey D. Harrington

March 20, 2019

Jeffrey D. Harrington, age 50, of Hastings, passed away at home March 20, 2019. He was born in Hastings on Aug. 7, 1968 to Clifford Harrington and Karen (Arndt). He loved to play cards, cribbage and listen to country music. He also enjoyed hunting and watching football and hockey. He was preceded in death by his father, Clifford; grandparents,...

Raymond Earl Bestler

Raymond Earl Bestler

March 18, 2019

Raymond E. Bestler, Sr., went to be with his Lord on March 18, 2019 at age 89. Ray was born on June 30, 1929 in Warwick, North Dakota. He was the son of Lynthia Irene (Gleason) and Aloysius Carl Bestler. While in North Dakota, he spent a lot of time in a boxcar because his mom had to be...

Agnes Ann Holmes

Agnes Ann Holmes

March 15, 2019

Agnes Ann Holmes (Malloy) Agnes A. Holmes, born June 7, 1933 in Red Wing, Minnesota, died peacefully at her home on March 15, 2019. Aggie’s parents, Florence (Moran) and Clarence Malloy, raised her on a farm in Goodhue County. At the farm, she absolutely loved animals, even going as far to sneak baby lambs into the house to play...

Gary A. Passauer

Gary A. Passauer

March 12, 2019

Gary A. Passauer, age 75, of Hastings, passed away at Regions Hospital in St. Paul on March 12, 2019. Gary was born June 26,1943 in Independence, KS to June and Lois Passauer. He was a graduate of Independence Community College in 1961. Gary served in the Military Reserves from 1964 to 1970 and was awarded for being a Sharpshooter....

Michele Thompson

Michele Thompson

March 11, 2019

Michele D. Thompson, age 68, of Hastings, passed away March 11, 2019. She retired from USBank. Michele is survived by husband, Robert Thompson; son, Christopher Steiner; daughter, Jennifer Steiner, granddaughters, Ashley and Courtney; 3 great grandchildren; siblings, Jean Koepke, Michael (Jane) Marrone, Mark (Denise) Marrone, Rosalie Lang, Anita (Jim) Princeton, and Robert (Sue) Marrone; many nieces and nephews. Private...

Virginia M. "Poo" Kimmes

Virginia M. "Poo" Kimmes

March 11, 2019

Virginia M. "Poo" Kimmes, age 85 of Hastings, died peacefully following an extended illness on Monday morning, March 11, 2019, at Oak Ridge Assisted Living in Hastings. Virginia Mae, the daughter of Godfrey and Madeline (Knoll) Nelson, was born on May 30, 1933, in Hastings. Following her graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1951, Poo was...

Thomas Lee Crosgrove

Thomas Lee Crosgrove

March 11, 2019

Crosgrove, Thomas Lee

Age 78 of Rosemount. Passed away peacefully on March 11, 2019. Survived by his wife, Judy; daughters, Amy (Matt) Philion and Megan (Brady) Bjorgaard; grandchildren, Riley, Keyton, Chase and Tyler; sister, Kathy Frydenlund; and many other relatives and friends. Memorial service Saturday, March 23, 2019 at 11 AM (visitation 9-11AM) at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 4030 Pilot...

Norene A. Lundwall

Norene A. Lundwall

March 8, 2019

Norene Ardis Lundwall, daughter of the late Ward and Margaret (Backstrom) Lundwall, was born November 23, 1949, and died peacefully at home with family on March 8th, 2019. Norene attended public schools in Kingsford, Michigan, St. Paul and St. Paul Park, Minnesota, graduating third in her class from Park High School in 1967. She was a graduate of the...

Anthony Wayne Link

Anthony Wayne Link

March 6, 2019

Anthony Wayne Link, age 63, of Hastings, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at his home. Tony was born in Saint Cloud, MN on November 27, 1955 to Wayne and Joan (nee Malone) Link. The family moved near Hastings, MN and they opened the Trophy House in New Trier. Tony graduated from Hastings High School. After graduation, he...

Florence M. Kocur

Florence M. Kocur

March 5, 2019

Florence Marie (Marty) Kocur, born February 16, 1928 in St. Paul, MN, died peacefully at home surrounded by her children March 5, 2019, at 8:15 a.m. Florence attended St. Paul Cathedral Grade School and Monroe High School, graduating class 1946, growing up on West 7th Street. She married Joseph Kocur July 15, 1950, and were married 31 years. Joseph...

Martin G. Kummer

Martin G. Kummer

March 5, 2019

Martin G. Kummer, a lifelong farmer in Vermillion, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday morning, March 5, 2019, at Augustana Care of Hastings. Martin George, the son of Jacob and Josephine (Werner) Kummer, was born on November 11, 1917, in Vermillion, Minnesota. Following his education, Martin began his lifelong career of farming in Vermillion. Martin was...

Mary Jo Bentley

Mary Jo Bentley

March 5, 2019

Bentley, Mary Jo

Age 58 of Rosemount, passed into the arms of Jesus peacefully on March 5, 2019 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Preceded in death by mother, Dorothy and father, Floyd Bentley. Survived by brother, John Bentley; Auntie “Mac” Bily; cousins, Barbara, Lana, and Rita; dear friend, Karen Budde Lovro.

Mary Jo was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on...

Thomas R. Chamberlain

Thomas R. Chamberlain

March 5, 2019

Thomas Reed Chamberlain

Age 64 of Apple Valley. Passed away unexpectedly within his home on March 5, 2019. Survived by his wife, Cindy; children, Tim (Tara), Mike (Erin), Matt, Jenny (Mark); grandchildren, Isabelle, Caleb, Lydia, Linnea, Lachlan; mother, Mary & step-father, John; siblings, Mark, Jim, John, Steve, & Barbi. Preceded in death by, an infant child; father, Louis. He loved his...

Kenneth H Snyder

Kenneth H Snyder

March 2, 2019

Kenneth H. Snyder,

Age 77 of Minneapolis, passed away March 2, 2019 after a brave battle with cancer.  He was born to Raymond and Louise Snyder in Melrose, MN. Ken grew up in Minneapolis and attended Central High School, where he met his sweetheart, Betsey.  He retired from Carpenter Steel after 30 years of service as a truck driver, as well...

William L. Werner

William L. Werner

March 1, 2019

William L. Werner 12/27/1950-3/1/2019 William "Bill" Werner of Lincoln Park, Michigan and formerly of Vermillion, Minnesota passed away at the VA Medical Center in Detroit, Michigan on March 1, 2019 after a brief battle with Merckel Cell Carcinoma. Bill is preceded in death by his parents, Arnold and Betty (Serres) Werner; sister Beverly and nephew Brian Peine. Bill is...

Harriet Lemoine

Harriet Lemoine

February 28, 2019

Harriet Dean Squires LeMoine, age 97, of Hastings, MN, formerly of Oconomowoc, WI died Feb. 28, 2019 after a long and full life. She was born January 29, 1922 in Arlington, MA to Harry Newell and Elbra Madeline (Dean) Squires. She grew up in Winchester, MA and spent her summers in Holderness, NH. After graduating from high school, she...

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