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Joan Marlene Goebel

Joan Marlene Goebel

January 4, 2019

Joan Marlene Goebel, age 84, of Hastings, passed away January 4, 2019. She was born in Hastings to Miles and Ruth Panek on Feb. 13, 1934. Joan was raised in Hastings and moved to East Cottage Grove after marrying the love of her life, Alvin Goebel who she was married to for 66 years. They raised their two children...

Gordon W. Herman

Gordon W. Herman

January 3, 2019

Gordon "Gordy" Herman, age 80, of Denmark Township passed away on January 3, 2019 with his wife, Karen by his side. Gordy was a lifelong farmer in Denmark Township. He loved the land. He primarily farmed using modern equipment, but always cherished the way his father and grandfather had farmed with horses. He set aside a parcel of land...

Mildred J. Ellis

Mildred J. Ellis

January 3, 2019

Ellis, Mildred J.

age 92, of Farmington, MN went to be with the Lord on January 3, 2019. Mildred was born on January 5, 1926 in Butterfield, MN. As a young farm girl, she learned the discipline of daily chores and hard work. She was born into a strong Christian home where morning Bible reading and prayer was a daily family...

Shawn "Bubba" Cauchy

Shawn "Bubba" Cauchy

January 2, 2019

Shawn “Bubba” Cauchy, age 45 of Farmington and formerly of Prescott, died suddenly but peacefully on Wednesday, January 2, 2019. Shawn Jeffrey, the son of John and Linda (Cysiewski) Cauchy, was born on September 25, 1973, in St. Paul. Following his graduation from Prescott High School with the class of 1992, Bubba worked for Merrilot Industries, then TSA, and...

Christopher D. Johnson

Christopher D. Johnson

January 2, 2019

Johnson, Christopher D.

Age 39 of Chehalis, Washington formerly of Lakeville, born July 6, 1979 in Edina, MN to Dale and Jean Johnson, passed away unexpectedly January 2, 2019.  After graduating form LeCordon Bleu Culinary School Chris worked as a sous chef at Kincaid’s and the Palomino and then as an executive chef in various restaurants in the state of Washington. ...

Sonja J. Jacobs

Sonja J. Jacobs

January 1, 2019

Sonja J. Jacobs

age 76 of Apple Valley, passed away on Jan. 1, 2019 after a brief illness.  She was born to Peter & Esther Jensen Feb. 5, 1942 in Breckenridge, MN graduating from Breckenridge HS.  She attended business college, was employed at St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance and later at American Greetings Co.  She was united in marriage to...

Angela Mae-Steele Powell

Angela Mae-Steele Powell

December 31, 2018

Angela Mae-Steele Powell, age 57, of Hastings, passed away at home on December 31, 2018 after a long battle with Breast Cancer. She was born March 25, 1961 to Eldon and Reta Steele at the Blue Earth Hospital in Blue Earth, Minnesota. Angie graduated from Blue Earth High School with the class of 1979. After graduation, she and a...

Kelly Malkow-Akre

Kelly Malkow-Akre

December 31, 2018

Kelly Ann Marie Malkow-Akre, age 53, passed away Monday, December 31, 2018 at her residence in Hayward. She was born July 22, 1965.  She was united in marriage to Craig Malkow.

Kelly spent over 34 years in banking, starting as a teller and working her way up to branch manager. She had a love for beaches, oceans, and tropical destinations. She...

Nick "Tubby" Otto

Nick "Tubby" Otto

December 30, 2018

Nick "Tubby" Otto, age 89 of Cannon Falls and formerly of New Trier, died peacefully on Sunday afternoon, December 30, 2018, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems Cannon Falls. Nicholas L., one of twelve children of Nicholas and Elizabeth (Hubert) Otto, was born on March 11, 1929, in Douglas Township, Dakota County, Minnesota. Nick attended St. Marys Catholic School and...

Edna "Ed'S" Seidl

Edna "Ed'S" Seidl

December 30, 2018

Edna M. “Ed’s” Seidl, age 86 of Hastings, died peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday afternoon, December 30, 2018, at The Pillars Hospice Home in Oakdale. Edna Mae, the daughter of Emil and Anna (Barr) Radke, was born on July 9, 1932, in “Cow Town” Hastings, Minnesota. On June 11, 1960, Edna was united in marriage to Norman Seidl...

Susan Ann Bauer

Susan Ann Bauer

December 30, 2018

Susan Ann Bauer, age 71, of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home on December 30, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Rosella (Rother) Bauer; sister, Janice Pederson; and great granddaughter, Sophee Hamilton. Susan is survived by her son, Dominic Hamilton; grandson, Brody Hamilton; great grandchildren, Karly, Mason, and Jack; sister, June Kelley; nephews, Brian...

George H. Ritchie

George H. Ritchie

December 29, 2018

George H. Ritchie

age 94 of Mpls, died December 29, 2018. He was a 50 year member of the Knights of Columbus and was a two time Grand Knight and also a member of VFW Post 5555. Preceded in death by wife, Laura of 68 years; son-in-law, Tom Goggin and 17 brothers and sisters. Survived by daughters, Georgia (Don) Lundstrom, Jean...

Mary Ellen G. Reis

Mary Ellen G. Reis

December 29, 2018

Mary Ellen Reis, age 83 of Apple Valley, passed away on December 29, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Helen; husband, Louis; brother, Wally Stehr; and son-in-law, Ray Brown. She is survived by her children, Susan Brown, Michael (Peggy), Laurie (Jeff) May, Joseph (Cindee), and LuEllen; 9 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews, other relatives,...

Kurt N. Engen

Kurt N. Engen

December 29, 2018

Engen, Kurt N.

Age 62 of Farmington, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by his daughter, Airyn Wendorf; parents, Gloria and Neil Engen; brother, Kim Engen. Survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Kathy; daughters, Lindsey (Jacob) Livingston and Katie Engen; grandchildren, Camryn, Abby, Ava, Ayden, Audrey and Brooklynn; son-in-law, Andy...

Grace Margaret "Maggie" Schmidt

Grace Margaret "Maggie" Schmidt

December 27, 2018

Schmidt, Grace Margaret “Maggie”

Age 83 of Apple Valley, passed away on Dec. 27, 2018 surrounded by the love of her family. Preceded in death by her husband, David and daughter, Karen. Survived by her daughters, Sue (Bill) Schnell and Mona (Phil) Young; grandsons, Myke (Jess), Adam (Kelly), Scott (Jessica), Konrad, Patrick, Ian and Riley; great-granddaughters, Samantha and Eleanor; sisters, Helen...

Alberta J. Horsch

Alberta J. Horsch

December 25, 2018

Alberta J. Horsch, age 87 of Hastings, passed away peacefully on Christmas Day, December 25, 2018, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Alberta Jean, the daughter of John and Jeanette (Schaffer) Weber, was born on March 28, 1931, in Red Wing. Following her graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1949, Alberta was united in marriage to...

Raymond "Ray" Mccoy

Raymond "Ray" Mccoy

December 25, 2018

Raymond “Ray” L. McCoy, age 66, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at his home on Christmas Day, 2018, from cancer. Ray was born on May 19, 1952 to Robert “Bob” and Rosella (Gergen) McCoy. He graduated from Cannon Falls High School in 1970. He then spent six years in the Army Reserves. Ray worked at the Ford Twin...

Lori S. Beauvais

Lori S. Beauvais

December 23, 2018

Lori S. Beauvais, age 60 of Hastings, passed away following a long battle with cancer on Sunday morning, December 23, 2018, at home in Hastings. Lori Sue, the daughter of Donald and Betty (Wyman) Knudsen, was born on November 2, 1958 in Sioux Falls, SD. Lori grew up in the Twin Cities before moving to Michigan, where she met...

Arlene E. Miller

Arlene E. Miller

December 22, 2018

Arlene E. Miller, age 82 of Burnsville, passed away on December 22, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Vincent; grandchildren, Robert and Rebecca Thalacker; and brother, Wilbert Krohn. She is survived by her children, Rhonda, Wayne, LaVerne, Michelle, and Curtis (Paula); grandchildren, Travis, Patrick, Katrina, Andrew, Charlene, James, Eddy, Anthony, Amy, Michael, Cale, and Zac; 10...

Delores K Hanson

Delores K Hanson

December 22, 2018

Delores K. Hanson

Age 76 of Lakeville, born March 28, 1942 in Flora, ND to Theodore & Magdalena Volk, passed away peacefully Dec. 22, 2018 with family at her side.  She married Dale Hanson of Minnewaukan, ND on July 27, 1964 and had three children: Chad, Lisa and Debra.  Delores ran her own cleaning business for over thirty years.  Delores is...

Joan Marlene Goebel

Joan Marlene Goebel

January 4, 2019

Joan Marlene Goebel, age 84, of Hastings, passed away January 4, 2019. She was born in Hastings to Miles and Ruth Panek on Feb. 13, 1934. Joan was raised in Hastings and moved to East Cottage Grove after marrying the love of her life, Alvin Goebel who she was married to for 66 years. They raised their two children...

Gordon W. Herman

Gordon W. Herman

January 3, 2019

Gordon "Gordy" Herman, age 80, of Denmark Township passed away on January 3, 2019 with his wife, Karen by his side. Gordy was a lifelong farmer in Denmark Township. He loved the land. He primarily farmed using modern equipment, but always cherished the way his father and grandfather had farmed with horses. He set aside a parcel of land...

Mildred J. Ellis

Mildred J. Ellis

January 3, 2019

Ellis, Mildred J.

age 92, of Farmington, MN went to be with the Lord on January 3, 2019. Mildred was born on January 5, 1926 in Butterfield, MN. As a young farm girl, she learned the discipline of daily chores and hard work. She was born into a strong Christian home where morning Bible reading and prayer was a daily family...

Shawn "Bubba" Cauchy

Shawn "Bubba" Cauchy

January 2, 2019

Shawn “Bubba” Cauchy, age 45 of Farmington and formerly of Prescott, died suddenly but peacefully on Wednesday, January 2, 2019. Shawn Jeffrey, the son of John and Linda (Cysiewski) Cauchy, was born on September 25, 1973, in St. Paul. Following his graduation from Prescott High School with the class of 1992, Bubba worked for Merrilot Industries, then TSA, and...

Christopher D. Johnson

Christopher D. Johnson

January 2, 2019

Johnson, Christopher D.

Age 39 of Chehalis, Washington formerly of Lakeville, born July 6, 1979 in Edina, MN to Dale and Jean Johnson, passed away unexpectedly January 2, 2019.  After graduating form LeCordon Bleu Culinary School Chris worked as a sous chef at Kincaid’s and the Palomino and then as an executive chef in various restaurants in the state of Washington. ...

Sonja J. Jacobs

Sonja J. Jacobs

January 1, 2019

Sonja J. Jacobs

age 76 of Apple Valley, passed away on Jan. 1, 2019 after a brief illness.  She was born to Peter & Esther Jensen Feb. 5, 1942 in Breckenridge, MN graduating from Breckenridge HS.  She attended business college, was employed at St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance and later at American Greetings Co.  She was united in marriage to...

Angela Mae-Steele Powell

Angela Mae-Steele Powell

December 31, 2018

Angela Mae-Steele Powell, age 57, of Hastings, passed away at home on December 31, 2018 after a long battle with Breast Cancer. She was born March 25, 1961 to Eldon and Reta Steele at the Blue Earth Hospital in Blue Earth, Minnesota. Angie graduated from Blue Earth High School with the class of 1979. After graduation, she and a...

Kelly Malkow-Akre

Kelly Malkow-Akre

December 31, 2018

Kelly Ann Marie Malkow-Akre, age 53, passed away Monday, December 31, 2018 at her residence in Hayward. She was born July 22, 1965.  She was united in marriage to Craig Malkow.

Kelly spent over 34 years in banking, starting as a teller and working her way up to branch manager. She had a love for beaches, oceans, and tropical destinations. She...

Nick "Tubby" Otto

Nick "Tubby" Otto

December 30, 2018

Nick "Tubby" Otto, age 89 of Cannon Falls and formerly of New Trier, died peacefully on Sunday afternoon, December 30, 2018, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems Cannon Falls. Nicholas L., one of twelve children of Nicholas and Elizabeth (Hubert) Otto, was born on March 11, 1929, in Douglas Township, Dakota County, Minnesota. Nick attended St. Marys Catholic School and...

Edna "Ed'S" Seidl

Edna "Ed'S" Seidl

December 30, 2018

Edna M. “Ed’s” Seidl, age 86 of Hastings, died peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday afternoon, December 30, 2018, at The Pillars Hospice Home in Oakdale. Edna Mae, the daughter of Emil and Anna (Barr) Radke, was born on July 9, 1932, in “Cow Town” Hastings, Minnesota. On June 11, 1960, Edna was united in marriage to Norman Seidl...

Susan Ann Bauer

Susan Ann Bauer

December 30, 2018

Susan Ann Bauer, age 71, of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home on December 30, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Rosella (Rother) Bauer; sister, Janice Pederson; and great granddaughter, Sophee Hamilton. Susan is survived by her son, Dominic Hamilton; grandson, Brody Hamilton; great grandchildren, Karly, Mason, and Jack; sister, June Kelley; nephews, Brian...

George H. Ritchie

George H. Ritchie

December 29, 2018

George H. Ritchie

age 94 of Mpls, died December 29, 2018. He was a 50 year member of the Knights of Columbus and was a two time Grand Knight and also a member of VFW Post 5555. Preceded in death by wife, Laura of 68 years; son-in-law, Tom Goggin and 17 brothers and sisters. Survived by daughters, Georgia (Don) Lundstrom, Jean...

Mary Ellen G. Reis

Mary Ellen G. Reis

December 29, 2018

Mary Ellen Reis, age 83 of Apple Valley, passed away on December 29, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Helen; husband, Louis; brother, Wally Stehr; and son-in-law, Ray Brown. She is survived by her children, Susan Brown, Michael (Peggy), Laurie (Jeff) May, Joseph (Cindee), and LuEllen; 9 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews, other relatives,...

Kurt N. Engen

Kurt N. Engen

December 29, 2018

Engen, Kurt N.

Age 62 of Farmington, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by his daughter, Airyn Wendorf; parents, Gloria and Neil Engen; brother, Kim Engen. Survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Kathy; daughters, Lindsey (Jacob) Livingston and Katie Engen; grandchildren, Camryn, Abby, Ava, Ayden, Audrey and Brooklynn; son-in-law, Andy...

Grace Margaret "Maggie" Schmidt

Grace Margaret "Maggie" Schmidt

December 27, 2018

Schmidt, Grace Margaret “Maggie”

Age 83 of Apple Valley, passed away on Dec. 27, 2018 surrounded by the love of her family. Preceded in death by her husband, David and daughter, Karen. Survived by her daughters, Sue (Bill) Schnell and Mona (Phil) Young; grandsons, Myke (Jess), Adam (Kelly), Scott (Jessica), Konrad, Patrick, Ian and Riley; great-granddaughters, Samantha and Eleanor; sisters, Helen...

Alberta J. Horsch

Alberta J. Horsch

December 25, 2018

Alberta J. Horsch, age 87 of Hastings, passed away peacefully on Christmas Day, December 25, 2018, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Alberta Jean, the daughter of John and Jeanette (Schaffer) Weber, was born on March 28, 1931, in Red Wing. Following her graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1949, Alberta was united in marriage to...

Raymond "Ray" Mccoy

Raymond "Ray" Mccoy

December 25, 2018

Raymond “Ray” L. McCoy, age 66, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at his home on Christmas Day, 2018, from cancer. Ray was born on May 19, 1952 to Robert “Bob” and Rosella (Gergen) McCoy. He graduated from Cannon Falls High School in 1970. He then spent six years in the Army Reserves. Ray worked at the Ford Twin...

Lori S. Beauvais

Lori S. Beauvais

December 23, 2018

Lori S. Beauvais, age 60 of Hastings, passed away following a long battle with cancer on Sunday morning, December 23, 2018, at home in Hastings. Lori Sue, the daughter of Donald and Betty (Wyman) Knudsen, was born on November 2, 1958 in Sioux Falls, SD. Lori grew up in the Twin Cities before moving to Michigan, where she met...

Arlene E. Miller

Arlene E. Miller

December 22, 2018

Arlene E. Miller, age 82 of Burnsville, passed away on December 22, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Vincent; grandchildren, Robert and Rebecca Thalacker; and brother, Wilbert Krohn. She is survived by her children, Rhonda, Wayne, LaVerne, Michelle, and Curtis (Paula); grandchildren, Travis, Patrick, Katrina, Andrew, Charlene, James, Eddy, Anthony, Amy, Michael, Cale, and Zac; 10...

Delores K Hanson

Delores K Hanson

December 22, 2018

Delores K. Hanson

Age 76 of Lakeville, born March 28, 1942 in Flora, ND to Theodore & Magdalena Volk, passed away peacefully Dec. 22, 2018 with family at her side.  She married Dale Hanson of Minnewaukan, ND on July 27, 1964 and had three children: Chad, Lisa and Debra.  Delores ran her own cleaning business for over thirty years.  Delores is...

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