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Mark Edward Halvorson

Mark Edward Halvorson

December 15, 2018

Halvorson, Mark Edward

Age 60, passed away on Dec. 16, 2018 in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Mark was born on March 14, 1958 to John and Ruth (Dinger) Halvorson in Thief River Falls, MN. Preceded in death by his wife, Kyong Ok “Candy” Pak; parents; and nephew, Eric Halvorson. Survived by his siblings, Mandy Beech of Eagan, Jack (Susan) Halvorson of Burnsville,...

Mark Kramer

Mark Kramer

December 13, 2018

Mark Kramer, age 70 of Burnsville, passed away on Friday morning, December 13, 2018, at the University of Minnesota Hospital in Minneapolis. Mark, the son of Eugene and Emily (Hardy) Kramer, was born on November 8, 1948 in Marshall, Minnesota. Following his education at Marshall High School, Mark went on to start his draftsman business. While he was not...

James A. "Jim" Holmstrom

James A. "Jim" Holmstrom

December 12, 2018

James A. "Jim" Holmstrom, age 83 of Hastings, died peacefully on Wednesday morning, December 12, 2018, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. James Allen, the son of Andres and Eda (Carlson) Holmstrom, was born on September 23, 1935, in Hastings. Following his graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1953, Jim enlisted in the United States Navy...

Phyllis B. Vossen

Phyllis B. Vossen

December 12, 2018

Phyllis B. Vossen, age 89 of Burnsville, passed away on December 12, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents and husband, Richard. She is survived by her children, Craig (Anne), Cheryl (Tom) Brown, Cynthia (Richard) Gitzen, Cathryn Vossen-O’Boyle, and Carrie (John) Schmeling; grandchildren, Jason, Christopher, Kevin, Michael, Bryan, Timothy, Jonathan, Katie, Cole, Jackson, Kyle, Jared, and Carson; great-grandchildren,...

Alice Stoesz

Alice Stoesz

December 12, 2018

Stoesz, Alice

Age 92 of Apple Valley and long-time resident of Blaine, MN and Cedar Falls, IA. She went to be with the Lord on Dec. 12, 2018. Preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Lowell and daughter, Susan Marie. Survived by her daughters, Sharon (Gary) Dagsgard, Sheila (Kirk) Stufflebeam and Sandra “Sam” (Richard) Jamieson; grandchildren, Tanya (Warren) Dagsgard, Adam (Yoka)...

James "Jim" H. Gores

James "Jim" H. Gores

December 11, 2018

James H. "Jim" Gores, age 73, of New Trier, died Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at home surrounded by his loved ones. James was born in Red Wing, MN on November 24, 1945, to Louis W. and Veronica M. (Hoffman) Gores. Jim was a 1963 graduate of Hastings High School. He was employed for nearly 40 years at Cenex, and...

Helen C. Hiniker

Helen C. Hiniker

December 11, 2018

Helen Catherine Hiniker, passed away December 11, 2018 at Ecumen Lakeview Commons. She lived a fulfilled life of 98 years. Helen and Jim enjoyed life to the fullest. They were avid bridge players. They enjoyed golf and the values golf brought to their family. They worked as partners for over 20 years at Hiniker Bowling Lanes. After retiring they...

E. Joann Mcnamara

E. Joann Mcnamara

December 10, 2018

E. JoAnn McNamara, age 91 of Hastings, died peacefully on Monday morning, December 10, 2018, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Ebba JoAnn, the daughter of John and Edna (Erickson) Melby, was born on November 7, 1927, in Hastings, MN. Following her graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1945, JoAnn was united in marriage to Thomas...

Edgar "Ed" Samuelson

Edgar "Ed" Samuelson

December 5, 2018

Samuelson, Edgar “Ed”

Age 62 of Farmington, passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 5, 2018. Preceded in death by his parents and sister, Marta. Survived by his loving wife, Michele; children, Amy Bandy, Rudy, William (Cassie) and Katie (Matt) Lynch; grandchildren, Nohea, Caleb, Isaac, Ava and America; sisters, Leslie and Jo Ann; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Memorial Gathering from 1-4pm...

Gene Allen Evans Jr.

Gene Allen Evans Jr.

December 3, 2018

Gene Allen Evans, Jr., age 65, of Hastings, passed away December 3, 2018 at United Hospital in St. Paul.

Kathleen E. Underwood

Kathleen E. Underwood

December 3, 2018

Kathleen E. Underwood, age 75 of Burnsville and formerly of Hastings, passed away peacefully December 3, 2018. Preceded in death by father Arthur Kippe and mother Irma Kippe Stiles Whitaker. Survived by her daughter, Beth Underwood, brother Einar (Dianne) Kippe and other family and friends. Visitation at 10:00 a.m., Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, December 6, 2018, at...

Mark Freier

Mark Freier

December 3, 2018

Freier, Mark

Age 68 of Apple Valley, passed away on Dec. 3, 2018. Preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Dorothy Wetzel and Alta Obenauer. Survived by his loving wife, Brenda; sons, John (Jamie), Andrew and Paul; granddaughters, Charlie and Penelope; siblings, Otto (Phyllis) Freier, Dena (Elmer) Ackerman, Amy Wonnenberg, Ray (Stephanie) Freier, Charles (Carol) Freier, Linda (George) Weed, Ila Freier...

Mary L Marschall

Mary L Marschall

December 2, 2018

Mary Louise Marschall, age 91, of Woodbury, MN passed away December 2, 2018 at Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury. She is preceded in death by, parents, Nicholas and Mary (Shatava) Bever; and brother Nicholas Bever. Mary is survived by, husband Jack; daughters, Susan, Mary Lou (Dick), Lisa (Steve), Jaci (Bob), and Tina (Jerry); grandchildren, Scott (Ashley), Ryan, Eric (Hannah), Lauren...

Gerry H. Dean

Gerry H. Dean

December 1, 2018

Gerry H. Dean, age 76 of Hastings, passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2018, at Regina Assisted Living in Hastings. Gerry Herman, the son of Herman and Norma (Rodden) Dean, was born on May 26, 1942, in Princeton, Illinois. He was raised on the family farm, where he enjoyed operating and working on the tractors. Following his education at...

Robert "Duff" Duffy

Robert "Duff" Duffy

November 29, 2018

Robert E. "Duff" Duffy, age 86 of Hastings, died peacefully on Thursday evening, November 29, 2018, at United Hospital in St. Paul. Robert Edgar, the son of Robert L. Duffy and Ruth Lavander, was born on April 29, 1932, in Cumming, Iowa. Following his education at Hastings High School, Duff was united in marriage to Marlyn Keene on December...

Mike M. Sather

Mike M. Sather

November 29, 2018

Mike M. Sather, age 66, of Eagan, MN, formerly of Willoughby, OH, passed away peacefully at home in the arms of Jesus on November 29, 2018. Survived by wife of 35 yrs, Diane (Wefelmeyer), daughter Alaina, half-brother Richard and brothers-in-law Eric, Will, and Carl. Preceded by parents Milo and Dorothy (Tatman) Sather, Ernest and Georetta (Hagan) Wefelmeyer and brother-in-law Martin....

Pamela J Pitcher

Pamela J Pitcher

November 25, 2018

Pamela J. Pitcher, age 68 of Hastings, passed away on Sunday morning, November 25, 2018 in Hastings. Pamela Jean, the daughter of Wayne and Johanna (Jesperson) Sinnen, was born on March 30, 1950 in St. Paul, MN. Growing up on the east side of St. Paul, Pam enjoyed boating on the St. Croix River with her family. Following her...

Eleanor Angeline Powers

Eleanor Angeline Powers

November 25, 2018

Powers, Eleanor “Nellie” Angeline passed away peacefully on Nov. 25, 2018. She is preceded in death by husband, William Henry Powers; parents, Anthony & Aneila; and siblings, Walter, Alice, Elvin, Chester, Adele, Mitch, Jan and Tony. Eleanor is survived by daughters, Mary Jean (Bill), Ann (Jeff) and Teresa; sons, Bill and Jim (Julie); grandchildren, Hannah, Lauren (Matt), Jon, Michael (Melissa),...

William A. "Willy" Mccoy

William A. "Willy" Mccoy

November 24, 2018

William A. "Willy" McCoy, age 59 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully on Saturday evening, November 24, 2018, in Hastings. William Anthony, the son of Earl S. and Mary (Schnell) McCoy, was born on February 18, 1959, in Hastings. Following his graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1977, Willy continued his education at the College of...

Lynn M. Merten

Lynn M. Merten

November 24, 2018

Lynn M. Merten, age 62, of Hastings, passed away November 24, 2018 Private Family Services are being held.

Mark Edward Halvorson

Mark Edward Halvorson

December 15, 2018

Halvorson, Mark Edward

Age 60, passed away on Dec. 16, 2018 in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Mark was born on March 14, 1958 to John and Ruth (Dinger) Halvorson in Thief River Falls, MN. Preceded in death by his wife, Kyong Ok “Candy” Pak; parents; and nephew, Eric Halvorson. Survived by his siblings, Mandy Beech of Eagan, Jack (Susan) Halvorson of Burnsville,...

Mark Kramer

Mark Kramer

December 13, 2018

Mark Kramer, age 70 of Burnsville, passed away on Friday morning, December 13, 2018, at the University of Minnesota Hospital in Minneapolis. Mark, the son of Eugene and Emily (Hardy) Kramer, was born on November 8, 1948 in Marshall, Minnesota. Following his education at Marshall High School, Mark went on to start his draftsman business. While he was not...

James A. "Jim" Holmstrom

James A. "Jim" Holmstrom

December 12, 2018

James A. "Jim" Holmstrom, age 83 of Hastings, died peacefully on Wednesday morning, December 12, 2018, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. James Allen, the son of Andres and Eda (Carlson) Holmstrom, was born on September 23, 1935, in Hastings. Following his graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1953, Jim enlisted in the United States Navy...

Phyllis B. Vossen

Phyllis B. Vossen

December 12, 2018

Phyllis B. Vossen, age 89 of Burnsville, passed away on December 12, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents and husband, Richard. She is survived by her children, Craig (Anne), Cheryl (Tom) Brown, Cynthia (Richard) Gitzen, Cathryn Vossen-O’Boyle, and Carrie (John) Schmeling; grandchildren, Jason, Christopher, Kevin, Michael, Bryan, Timothy, Jonathan, Katie, Cole, Jackson, Kyle, Jared, and Carson; great-grandchildren,...

Alice Stoesz

Alice Stoesz

December 12, 2018

Stoesz, Alice

Age 92 of Apple Valley and long-time resident of Blaine, MN and Cedar Falls, IA. She went to be with the Lord on Dec. 12, 2018. Preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Lowell and daughter, Susan Marie. Survived by her daughters, Sharon (Gary) Dagsgard, Sheila (Kirk) Stufflebeam and Sandra “Sam” (Richard) Jamieson; grandchildren, Tanya (Warren) Dagsgard, Adam (Yoka)...

James "Jim" H. Gores

James "Jim" H. Gores

December 11, 2018

James H. "Jim" Gores, age 73, of New Trier, died Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at home surrounded by his loved ones. James was born in Red Wing, MN on November 24, 1945, to Louis W. and Veronica M. (Hoffman) Gores. Jim was a 1963 graduate of Hastings High School. He was employed for nearly 40 years at Cenex, and...

Helen C. Hiniker

Helen C. Hiniker

December 11, 2018

Helen Catherine Hiniker, passed away December 11, 2018 at Ecumen Lakeview Commons. She lived a fulfilled life of 98 years. Helen and Jim enjoyed life to the fullest. They were avid bridge players. They enjoyed golf and the values golf brought to their family. They worked as partners for over 20 years at Hiniker Bowling Lanes. After retiring they...

E. Joann Mcnamara

E. Joann Mcnamara

December 10, 2018

E. JoAnn McNamara, age 91 of Hastings, died peacefully on Monday morning, December 10, 2018, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Ebba JoAnn, the daughter of John and Edna (Erickson) Melby, was born on November 7, 1927, in Hastings, MN. Following her graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1945, JoAnn was united in marriage to Thomas...

Edgar "Ed" Samuelson

Edgar "Ed" Samuelson

December 5, 2018

Samuelson, Edgar “Ed”

Age 62 of Farmington, passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 5, 2018. Preceded in death by his parents and sister, Marta. Survived by his loving wife, Michele; children, Amy Bandy, Rudy, William (Cassie) and Katie (Matt) Lynch; grandchildren, Nohea, Caleb, Isaac, Ava and America; sisters, Leslie and Jo Ann; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Memorial Gathering from 1-4pm...

Gene Allen Evans Jr.

Gene Allen Evans Jr.

December 3, 2018

Gene Allen Evans, Jr., age 65, of Hastings, passed away December 3, 2018 at United Hospital in St. Paul.

Kathleen E. Underwood

Kathleen E. Underwood

December 3, 2018

Kathleen E. Underwood, age 75 of Burnsville and formerly of Hastings, passed away peacefully December 3, 2018. Preceded in death by father Arthur Kippe and mother Irma Kippe Stiles Whitaker. Survived by her daughter, Beth Underwood, brother Einar (Dianne) Kippe and other family and friends. Visitation at 10:00 a.m., Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, December 6, 2018, at...

Mark Freier

Mark Freier

December 3, 2018

Freier, Mark

Age 68 of Apple Valley, passed away on Dec. 3, 2018. Preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Dorothy Wetzel and Alta Obenauer. Survived by his loving wife, Brenda; sons, John (Jamie), Andrew and Paul; granddaughters, Charlie and Penelope; siblings, Otto (Phyllis) Freier, Dena (Elmer) Ackerman, Amy Wonnenberg, Ray (Stephanie) Freier, Charles (Carol) Freier, Linda (George) Weed, Ila Freier...

Mary L Marschall

Mary L Marschall

December 2, 2018

Mary Louise Marschall, age 91, of Woodbury, MN passed away December 2, 2018 at Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury. She is preceded in death by, parents, Nicholas and Mary (Shatava) Bever; and brother Nicholas Bever. Mary is survived by, husband Jack; daughters, Susan, Mary Lou (Dick), Lisa (Steve), Jaci (Bob), and Tina (Jerry); grandchildren, Scott (Ashley), Ryan, Eric (Hannah), Lauren...

Gerry H. Dean

Gerry H. Dean

December 1, 2018

Gerry H. Dean, age 76 of Hastings, passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2018, at Regina Assisted Living in Hastings. Gerry Herman, the son of Herman and Norma (Rodden) Dean, was born on May 26, 1942, in Princeton, Illinois. He was raised on the family farm, where he enjoyed operating and working on the tractors. Following his education at...

Robert "Duff" Duffy

Robert "Duff" Duffy

November 29, 2018

Robert E. "Duff" Duffy, age 86 of Hastings, died peacefully on Thursday evening, November 29, 2018, at United Hospital in St. Paul. Robert Edgar, the son of Robert L. Duffy and Ruth Lavander, was born on April 29, 1932, in Cumming, Iowa. Following his education at Hastings High School, Duff was united in marriage to Marlyn Keene on December...

Mike M. Sather

Mike M. Sather

November 29, 2018

Mike M. Sather, age 66, of Eagan, MN, formerly of Willoughby, OH, passed away peacefully at home in the arms of Jesus on November 29, 2018. Survived by wife of 35 yrs, Diane (Wefelmeyer), daughter Alaina, half-brother Richard and brothers-in-law Eric, Will, and Carl. Preceded by parents Milo and Dorothy (Tatman) Sather, Ernest and Georetta (Hagan) Wefelmeyer and brother-in-law Martin....

Pamela J Pitcher

Pamela J Pitcher

November 25, 2018

Pamela J. Pitcher, age 68 of Hastings, passed away on Sunday morning, November 25, 2018 in Hastings. Pamela Jean, the daughter of Wayne and Johanna (Jesperson) Sinnen, was born on March 30, 1950 in St. Paul, MN. Growing up on the east side of St. Paul, Pam enjoyed boating on the St. Croix River with her family. Following her...

Eleanor Angeline Powers

Eleanor Angeline Powers

November 25, 2018

Powers, Eleanor “Nellie” Angeline passed away peacefully on Nov. 25, 2018. She is preceded in death by husband, William Henry Powers; parents, Anthony & Aneila; and siblings, Walter, Alice, Elvin, Chester, Adele, Mitch, Jan and Tony. Eleanor is survived by daughters, Mary Jean (Bill), Ann (Jeff) and Teresa; sons, Bill and Jim (Julie); grandchildren, Hannah, Lauren (Matt), Jon, Michael (Melissa),...

William A. "Willy" Mccoy

William A. "Willy" Mccoy

November 24, 2018

William A. "Willy" McCoy, age 59 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully on Saturday evening, November 24, 2018, in Hastings. William Anthony, the son of Earl S. and Mary (Schnell) McCoy, was born on February 18, 1959, in Hastings. Following his graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1977, Willy continued his education at the College of...

Lynn M. Merten

Lynn M. Merten

November 24, 2018

Lynn M. Merten, age 62, of Hastings, passed away November 24, 2018 Private Family Services are being held.

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