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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...

Duane C. Crane

Duane C. Crane

December 21, 2018

Duane C. Crane, age 80 of Cottage Grove, died peacefully at home on Friday morning, December 21, 2018. Duane Curtis, the son of Robert and Eleanor (Howard) Crane, was born on November 7, 1938, in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. Following his graduation from Detroit Lakes High School with the class of 1956, Duane enlisted in the United States Air Force...

Barbara J. Hurley

Barbara J. Hurley

December 21, 2018

Barbara J. Hurley, age 69, of Hastings, passed away December 21, 2018. Preceded in death by parents; and sister, Susan Johnson. Survived by children, Shannon (Robert) Roeser; Shawn (Jennifer); Brian (Lisa); 7 grandchildren; other relatives and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday (12/28) at 11:00 AM at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 2035...

Mary L. Carlson

Mary L. Carlson

December 21, 2018

Mary Carlson, age 83 of Hastings, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday afternoon, December 21, 2018, at Augustana Care of Hastings. Mary Lynn was born on January 23, 1935, in Crookston MN, the daughter of Howard and Mamie (Johnson) Risch. She attended Bemidji State Teachers College and after graduation, worked in Minneapolis for General Mills. Mary...

Harry Clifford Collin

Harry Clifford Collin

December 21, 2018

Collin, Harry Clifford, Jr., age 86 of Gold Canyon, AZ, born Dec. 4, 1932 in Mpls. and passed away Dec. 21, 2018. Preceded in death by parents, Harry & Stella Collin; and sister, Marilyn Peterson. Survived by wife, Arlene; and nieces & nephews. Harry married Arlene Krabbenhoft Oct. 11, 1958 at Little Brown Church in the Vale in Nashua, IA....

Catherine E. Wagner

Catherine E. Wagner

December 20, 2018

Catherine E. Wagner, age 75, of Hastings, passed away at home December 20, 2018. Preceded in death by parents, Leonard and Catherine Nelson. Survived by husband, John; Sons, John P. (special friend, Kim), James L. (Julia); grandson, John; other relatives and friends. A memorial gathering will take place on Thursday (12/27) from 4:00 - 6:00 PM at Wise Family...

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...

Duane C. Crane

Duane C. Crane

December 21, 2018

Duane C. Crane, age 80 of Cottage Grove, died peacefully at home on Friday morning, December 21, 2018. Duane Curtis, the son of Robert and Eleanor (Howard) Crane, was born on November 7, 1938, in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. Following his graduation from Detroit Lakes High School with the class of 1956, Duane enlisted in the United States Air Force...

Barbara J. Hurley

Barbara J. Hurley

December 21, 2018

Barbara J. Hurley, age 69, of Hastings, passed away December 21, 2018. Preceded in death by parents; and sister, Susan Johnson. Survived by children, Shannon (Robert) Roeser; Shawn (Jennifer); Brian (Lisa); 7 grandchildren; other relatives and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday (12/28) at 11:00 AM at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 2035...

Mary L. Carlson

Mary L. Carlson

December 21, 2018

Mary Carlson, age 83 of Hastings, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday afternoon, December 21, 2018, at Augustana Care of Hastings. Mary Lynn was born on January 23, 1935, in Crookston MN, the daughter of Howard and Mamie (Johnson) Risch. She attended Bemidji State Teachers College and after graduation, worked in Minneapolis for General Mills. Mary...

Harry Clifford Collin

Harry Clifford Collin

December 21, 2018

Collin, Harry Clifford, Jr., age 86 of Gold Canyon, AZ, born Dec. 4, 1932 in Mpls. and passed away Dec. 21, 2018. Preceded in death by parents, Harry & Stella Collin; and sister, Marilyn Peterson. Survived by wife, Arlene; and nieces & nephews. Harry married Arlene Krabbenhoft Oct. 11, 1958 at Little Brown Church in the Vale in Nashua, IA....

Catherine E. Wagner

Catherine E. Wagner

December 20, 2018

Catherine E. Wagner, age 75, of Hastings, passed away at home December 20, 2018. Preceded in death by parents, Leonard and Catherine Nelson. Survived by husband, John; Sons, John P. (special friend, Kim), James L. (Julia); grandson, John; other relatives and friends. A memorial gathering will take place on Thursday (12/27) from 4:00 - 6:00 PM at Wise Family...

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