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Ronald L. Johnson

Ronald L. Johnson

February 27, 2019

Ronald L. Johnson, age 71, of Hastings, died Wednesday, February 27, 2019, at United Hospital in St. Paul following a lengthy illness. Ronald was born February 23, 1948, in Hastings, to Elmer and Mary (Smith) Johnson. He was a graduate of Hastings High School in 1966. Ron served in the United States Army from 1966 until 1969 and was...

Mary J. Kimmes

Mary J. Kimmes

February 26, 2019

Mary J. Kimmes, age 76, of rural Hastings, died Tuesday, February 26, 2019 in Hastings. Mary Jane Hernlem was born January 8, 1943 in Red Wing, Mn to Arthur and Marion (Van Decar) Hernlem. She was married on September 3, 1962, to Roger Kimmes at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Red Wing. She was a homemaker and they raised...

Teresa J. Cory

Teresa J. Cory

February 26, 2019

Teresa JoAnn Cory, age 56, of Hastings, MN passed away Monday night, February 25th 2019. Her diagnosis of cancer ignited her spirit to fight. She endured many treatments of chemo and radiation to combat this aggressive cancer, and fought to stay as long as she could. Terri was a mother of 3 sons. Her favorite time of year was...

Jeffrey A. Kavitz

Jeffrey A. Kavitz

February 24, 2019

Jeffrey A. Kavitz, age 54, of Wilson, WI, passed away unexpectedly at home February 24, 2019. He was born in Hastings to Ron and Gloria (Girgen) Kavitz. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1983. Jeff entered the Army after High School and then went to work in the Carpenters Union 322. He worked on US Bank Stadium and...

Elizabeth Ann Huth (Schaffer)

Elizabeth Ann Huth (Schaffer)

February 23, 2019

Elizabeth Ann (Schaffer) Huth of Foristell, MO, age 56, passed away on February 23, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. Liz was born to Tom and Nancy Schaffer on April 14, 1962 in Hastings, MN. She grew up on the family farm outside of town. After college, she moved to Anoka where she raised her two children, Alison...

June Norblom

June Norblom

February 23, 2019

June Norblom (nee Mattson),

age 77, born June 27, 1941 in Ironwood, MI to Clarence & Helen Mattson, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, February 23, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. She is preceded in death by her parents and sister, Jane. She will be dearly missed by her beloved husband of 55 years, Roger; children: Pam...

Jody A. Keegan

Jody A. Keegan

February 18, 2019

Keegan, Jody A.

Age 62 of Burnsville, passed away peacefully on Feb. 18, 2019. Preceded in death by her parents. Survived by her husband, Randy; children, Jessica (Ron) and Matthew; grandchildren, Tyler and Kylie; brother, Mike; sister, Laurie; other relatives and friends. Visitation from 4-7pm on Wed., Feb. 27, 2019 at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 14850 Garrett Ave., Apple Valley. Memorial...

Robert C. "Rob" Neill

Robert C. "Rob" Neill

February 17, 2019

Robert C. "Rob" Neill, age 71 of Hastings, died Sunday, February 17, 2019, at his home. Private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are being completed by Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings.

Jane K. Carlson

Jane K. Carlson

February 17, 2019

Jane K. Carlson, age 61 of Hastings, died peacefully at home on Sunday morning, February 17, 2019, following a courageous battle with cancer. Jane, the daughter of John and Verna (Wohlers) Angerman, was born on March 2, 1957 in Fosston, Minnesota. Jane graduated from Hastings High School with the class of 1975, and was united in marriage to David...

Beverly M Cunningham

Beverly M Cunningham

February 16, 2019

Cunningham, Beverly Marie, age 101, formally of South Minneapolis passed away peacefully Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Augustana Health Care Center in Hastings, Minnesota. Beverly received the sacraments of Baptism, Holy Eucharist, Confirmation and Matrimony at Incarnation Catholic Church. She was a founder of the Torchbearers, a Catholic outreach to young people at Incarnation. Beverly was a member and...

Kenneth H. Kochendorfer

Kenneth H. Kochendorfer

February 16, 2019

Kenneth "Ken" Kochendorfer, age 87, of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home on February 16, 2019. Ken was born the fifth child of Stanley "Dutch" and Nellie Kochendorfer in Durand, WI on June 22, 1931. He married Audrey A. Bradt of Hastings, on October 6, 1949. Ken was a 39 year employee of 3M Manufacturing in Cottage Grove, MN....

James W. "Jim" Cran

James W. "Jim" Cran

February 14, 2019

James W. "Jim" Cran, age 64 of Denmark Township, died peacefully on Thursday afternoon, February 14, 2019. Funeral services will be held 12:00 p.m. Sunday, March 3, 2019, at St. Mary's Episcopal Church Basswood Grove, 8435 St. Croix Trail South, Hastings, with Father Scott Monson officiating. Arrangements are being completed by Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings.

Bernard R. Pistner

Bernard R. Pistner

February 13, 2019

Bernard R. Pistner, age 76, of Hampton, passed away February 13, 2019. Private Family Services.

Loretta C. Sieben

Loretta C. Sieben

February 12, 2019

Loretta C. Sieben, age 40-and-a-half of Hastings died on Tuesday morning, February 12, 2019, at United Hospital in St Paul. Although she was born in 1937, she attested that since she had to share everything with her twin, she was “only half of 81.” Peter Sieben and Catharine (Bauer) Sieben blessed the world with twin girls on 7-7-1937. Since...

John H. Langenfeld Jr.

John H. Langenfeld Jr.

February 11, 2019

John H. Langenfeld Jr., age 91, of Prescott, WI passed away February 11, 2018. Private Family Services. Interment, Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

Larry L. Perseke

Larry L. Perseke

February 7, 2019

Larry L. Perseke, age 68 of Hastings, died suddenly on Thursday evening, February 7, 2019, at Regina Medical Center in Hastings. Larry Lee, the son of LeRoy and Gladys (Bendt) Perseke, was born on July 30, 1950, in Tintah, Minnesota. Following his graduation from Tintah High School with the class of 1969, Larry enlisted in the United States Army...

George Brenton Mead Jr.

George Brenton Mead Jr.

February 5, 2019

George Brenton Mead, Jr., age 82, of Hastings, loving husband and father, died peacefully February 5, 2019 at United Hospital in St. Paul. George was born June 17, 1936, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to George and Genevieve (McMahon) Mead. He married Marilyn Mallery on August 21, 1970, and they had a son, George Brenton Mead III. He joined the...

Daniel J. Kranz

Daniel J. Kranz

February 4, 2019

Daniel J. Kranz, age 57, of Hastings, passed away February 4, 2019. Preceded in death by mother, Marlene Kranz. Survived by father, Paul Kranz; brother, David Kranz; sisters, M. Diane Zahorik, and Theresa Kranz; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Private services will be held.

John M. Grolla

John M. Grolla

February 4, 2019

Grolla, John M.

Age 29½, of Lakeville, passed away on Feb. 4, 2019. Preceded in death by his grandparents. Survived by his parents, Brian and Kathryn; brother, Brent; daughters, Sophie and Hailey; aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Memorial Service at 2pm on Fri., Feb. 8, 2019 at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 14850 Garrett Ave., Apple Valley, with visitation one hour...

Mary Ellen Hale

Mary Ellen Hale

February 3, 2019

Mary Ellen Hale, age 99 formerly of Hastings, MN, died peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019 at home, in Vancouver, WA, surrounded by family. Mary Ellen, daughter of Stephen and Irene (McKinnon) Gray was born Dec. 13, 1919 in Superior, WI. Mary Ellen met the love of her life, Bob (Robert E) Hale in LaCrosse, WI. They were married...

Ronald L. Johnson

Ronald L. Johnson

February 27, 2019

Ronald L. Johnson, age 71, of Hastings, died Wednesday, February 27, 2019, at United Hospital in St. Paul following a lengthy illness. Ronald was born February 23, 1948, in Hastings, to Elmer and Mary (Smith) Johnson. He was a graduate of Hastings High School in 1966. Ron served in the United States Army from 1966 until 1969 and was...

Mary J. Kimmes

Mary J. Kimmes

February 26, 2019

Mary J. Kimmes, age 76, of rural Hastings, died Tuesday, February 26, 2019 in Hastings. Mary Jane Hernlem was born January 8, 1943 in Red Wing, Mn to Arthur and Marion (Van Decar) Hernlem. She was married on September 3, 1962, to Roger Kimmes at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Red Wing. She was a homemaker and they raised...

Teresa J. Cory

Teresa J. Cory

February 26, 2019

Teresa JoAnn Cory, age 56, of Hastings, MN passed away Monday night, February 25th 2019. Her diagnosis of cancer ignited her spirit to fight. She endured many treatments of chemo and radiation to combat this aggressive cancer, and fought to stay as long as she could. Terri was a mother of 3 sons. Her favorite time of year was...

Jeffrey A. Kavitz

Jeffrey A. Kavitz

February 24, 2019

Jeffrey A. Kavitz, age 54, of Wilson, WI, passed away unexpectedly at home February 24, 2019. He was born in Hastings to Ron and Gloria (Girgen) Kavitz. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1983. Jeff entered the Army after High School and then went to work in the Carpenters Union 322. He worked on US Bank Stadium and...

Elizabeth Ann Huth (Schaffer)

Elizabeth Ann Huth (Schaffer)

February 23, 2019

Elizabeth Ann (Schaffer) Huth of Foristell, MO, age 56, passed away on February 23, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. Liz was born to Tom and Nancy Schaffer on April 14, 1962 in Hastings, MN. She grew up on the family farm outside of town. After college, she moved to Anoka where she raised her two children, Alison...

June Norblom

June Norblom

February 23, 2019

June Norblom (nee Mattson),

age 77, born June 27, 1941 in Ironwood, MI to Clarence & Helen Mattson, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, February 23, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. She is preceded in death by her parents and sister, Jane. She will be dearly missed by her beloved husband of 55 years, Roger; children: Pam...

Jody A. Keegan

Jody A. Keegan

February 18, 2019

Keegan, Jody A.

Age 62 of Burnsville, passed away peacefully on Feb. 18, 2019. Preceded in death by her parents. Survived by her husband, Randy; children, Jessica (Ron) and Matthew; grandchildren, Tyler and Kylie; brother, Mike; sister, Laurie; other relatives and friends. Visitation from 4-7pm on Wed., Feb. 27, 2019 at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 14850 Garrett Ave., Apple Valley. Memorial...

Robert C. "Rob" Neill

Robert C. "Rob" Neill

February 17, 2019

Robert C. "Rob" Neill, age 71 of Hastings, died Sunday, February 17, 2019, at his home. Private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are being completed by Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings.

Jane K. Carlson

Jane K. Carlson

February 17, 2019

Jane K. Carlson, age 61 of Hastings, died peacefully at home on Sunday morning, February 17, 2019, following a courageous battle with cancer. Jane, the daughter of John and Verna (Wohlers) Angerman, was born on March 2, 1957 in Fosston, Minnesota. Jane graduated from Hastings High School with the class of 1975, and was united in marriage to David...

Beverly M Cunningham

Beverly M Cunningham

February 16, 2019

Cunningham, Beverly Marie, age 101, formally of South Minneapolis passed away peacefully Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Augustana Health Care Center in Hastings, Minnesota. Beverly received the sacraments of Baptism, Holy Eucharist, Confirmation and Matrimony at Incarnation Catholic Church. She was a founder of the Torchbearers, a Catholic outreach to young people at Incarnation. Beverly was a member and...

Kenneth H. Kochendorfer

Kenneth H. Kochendorfer

February 16, 2019

Kenneth "Ken" Kochendorfer, age 87, of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home on February 16, 2019. Ken was born the fifth child of Stanley "Dutch" and Nellie Kochendorfer in Durand, WI on June 22, 1931. He married Audrey A. Bradt of Hastings, on October 6, 1949. Ken was a 39 year employee of 3M Manufacturing in Cottage Grove, MN....

James W. "Jim" Cran

James W. "Jim" Cran

February 14, 2019

James W. "Jim" Cran, age 64 of Denmark Township, died peacefully on Thursday afternoon, February 14, 2019. Funeral services will be held 12:00 p.m. Sunday, March 3, 2019, at St. Mary's Episcopal Church Basswood Grove, 8435 St. Croix Trail South, Hastings, with Father Scott Monson officiating. Arrangements are being completed by Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings.

Bernard R. Pistner

Bernard R. Pistner

February 13, 2019

Bernard R. Pistner, age 76, of Hampton, passed away February 13, 2019. Private Family Services.

Loretta C. Sieben

Loretta C. Sieben

February 12, 2019

Loretta C. Sieben, age 40-and-a-half of Hastings died on Tuesday morning, February 12, 2019, at United Hospital in St Paul. Although she was born in 1937, she attested that since she had to share everything with her twin, she was “only half of 81.” Peter Sieben and Catharine (Bauer) Sieben blessed the world with twin girls on 7-7-1937. Since...

John H. Langenfeld Jr.

John H. Langenfeld Jr.

February 11, 2019

John H. Langenfeld Jr., age 91, of Prescott, WI passed away February 11, 2018. Private Family Services. Interment, Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

Larry L. Perseke

Larry L. Perseke

February 7, 2019

Larry L. Perseke, age 68 of Hastings, died suddenly on Thursday evening, February 7, 2019, at Regina Medical Center in Hastings. Larry Lee, the son of LeRoy and Gladys (Bendt) Perseke, was born on July 30, 1950, in Tintah, Minnesota. Following his graduation from Tintah High School with the class of 1969, Larry enlisted in the United States Army...

George Brenton Mead Jr.

George Brenton Mead Jr.

February 5, 2019

George Brenton Mead, Jr., age 82, of Hastings, loving husband and father, died peacefully February 5, 2019 at United Hospital in St. Paul. George was born June 17, 1936, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to George and Genevieve (McMahon) Mead. He married Marilyn Mallery on August 21, 1970, and they had a son, George Brenton Mead III. He joined the...

Daniel J. Kranz

Daniel J. Kranz

February 4, 2019

Daniel J. Kranz, age 57, of Hastings, passed away February 4, 2019. Preceded in death by mother, Marlene Kranz. Survived by father, Paul Kranz; brother, David Kranz; sisters, M. Diane Zahorik, and Theresa Kranz; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Private services will be held.

John M. Grolla

John M. Grolla

February 4, 2019

Grolla, John M.

Age 29½, of Lakeville, passed away on Feb. 4, 2019. Preceded in death by his grandparents. Survived by his parents, Brian and Kathryn; brother, Brent; daughters, Sophie and Hailey; aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Memorial Service at 2pm on Fri., Feb. 8, 2019 at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 14850 Garrett Ave., Apple Valley, with visitation one hour...

Mary Ellen Hale

Mary Ellen Hale

February 3, 2019

Mary Ellen Hale, age 99 formerly of Hastings, MN, died peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019 at home, in Vancouver, WA, surrounded by family. Mary Ellen, daughter of Stephen and Irene (McKinnon) Gray was born Dec. 13, 1919 in Superior, WI. Mary Ellen met the love of her life, Bob (Robert E) Hale in LaCrosse, WI. They were married...

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