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Michael J. "Mike" Honan

Michael J. "Mike" Honan

October 4, 2018

Honan, Michael J. “Mike”

Age 77 of Burnsville, died on Oct. 4, 2018 after a long battle with dementia. Preceded in death by son, Danny; sisters, Mary Ellen (Daniel) Joyer and Judy (Jack) Roy. Survived by wife of 57 years, Diane; son, Michael Jay (Cherie); daughter, Wendy Kathleen (Tom) Knight; granddaughters, Megan (Jason) Bittancourt, Molly, Olivia (Scott) Brekkestran and Dani (Michael)...

Evelyn J. Loesch

Evelyn J. Loesch

October 3, 2018

Evelyn J. Loesch, age 91 of Hastings, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 3, 2018, at Regina Assisted Living. Evelyn Josephine, the daughter of Mortiz and Josephine (Weitzel) Hoeschen, was born on October 15, 1926, in Freeport, MN. Following her graduation from Hastings High School, Evelyn worked for various companies in the Hastings area, including Cudahy Meat packing and Smead...

Raymond C Spence,  Sr.

Raymond C Spence, Sr.

October 3, 2018

Raymond Spence Sr. of Hastings, Minnesota passed away on Oct 3, 2018.

Daniel E. Stoffel

Daniel E. Stoffel

October 1, 2018

Daniel E. Stoffel, age 58 of Hastings died Monday afternoon, October 1, 2018 at Fairview University Hospital in Minneapolis. Daniel Edward was born August 17, 1960 in Hastings to Wally and Bernie (Yetzer) Stoffel. Daniel attended Vermillion grade school and graduated with Hastings High School, class of 1978. He was a fourth generation Century Farmer and a collector of...

Janet M Koch Lafave

Janet M Koch Lafave

October 1, 2018

Janet M. (Oeffling) Koch LaFave, age 82, of Hastings, passed away October 1, 2018. She was born in Loretto, MN on December 12, 1935, to Matthew and Laura (Gagne) Oeffling. She was preceded in death by her parents, and Clem Koch and Leonard LaFave. Janet is survived by her children, Sue Koch, Pat (Mark) Stoneberg, and Jim (Pam) Koch...

Ramona C. Foore

Ramona C. Foore

September 26, 2018

Foore, Ramona C.

Age 71 of Rosemount, born March 15, 1947 in Webster, SD to Roman & Roseanna Grajczyk, passed away after a courageous struggle with heart problems as well as surviving after a heart transplant for 16 years.  Ramona served in the U S Army during Vietnam. She is preceded in death by her brothers, Russell & Roman and sister,...

Terry W. Morse

Terry W. Morse

September 25, 2018

Morse, Terry

Age 73 of Apple Valley, passed away on September 25, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents. Terry is survived by his wife, Jan; daughters, Shelley (Joe) Strano and Jodi (Todd) Taylor; grandchildren, Matt (Anna), Nate (Elizabeth), Joseph, Bradyn, Tony, Jordan, Grant (Ana), Amanda (James), and Blake; great-grandchildren, Brooklyn, Fitzwilliam (Fitzy), Selene, Bennett, and Everson; and brother,...

Glennis Leone Swanson

Glennis Leone Swanson

September 24, 2018

Glennis L., Age 90, of Hastings, passed away September 24, 2018. She was born in rural Cannon Falls on June 8, 1928, to Leonard and Ida Anderson. Glennis married Harlan Swanson on May 13, 1950, in Cannon Falls at St. Ansgar's Lutheran Church. She worked as a seamstress at Zephyr’s Cleaners and as a cook for the High school....

Joanne M. Jensen

Joanne M. Jensen

September 24, 2018

Joanne M. Jensen

Age 70 of Burnsville, born March 1, 1948 in Clarion, Iowa to Tilbert & Hilma Thompson, passed away September 24, 2018 while on a trip to Chicago.  Joanne was an elementary school teacher in Owatonna, MN for 25 years and in her spare time one of the things she loved to do was play racquetball and did so...

Matthew J. Conlin

Matthew J. Conlin

September 22, 2018

Matthew J. Conlin

Age 52 of Apple Valley, born February 20, 1966 in Farmington, MN to Emmett and Charlotte Conlin, passed away September 22, 2018.  He is preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Doug Johnston.  Matt will be dearly missed by his children, Jennifer and Spencer Conlin; former wife, Barb Conlin; brothers and sisters: Dan (Sandra), Tom (Jana), Peggy,...

Dale D. Olstad

Dale D. Olstad

September 21, 2018

Dale D. Olstad, age 57, of Hastings, passed away Friday the 21st of September, surrounded by family. Dale was born August 12, 1961, to David and Edith (Mailloux) Olstad in Valley City, ND. He was preceded in death by his mother, Edith; and his brother, Larry. Dale is survived by his father, David; sisters, Kathleen (Mark) Parsons, Rebecca (Brian)...

Christine E. Quinn

Christine E. Quinn

September 18, 2018

Quinn, Christine E.

Age 73 of Apple Valley, loving spouse of Charles and daughter of the late Harvard and Eva Isenman, passed away on September 18, 2018. Preceded by parents and sister, Ingrid Brown. Survived by husband of 43 years; sisters, Catherine and Mary (Steve); cousins, Tom, Jerry, Karen, and Bill; and friends. Graduate of South St. Paul High School; BA...

Joanne E. Olson

Joanne E. Olson

September 17, 2018

JoAnne E. Olson, age 85 of Hastings, passed away peacefully on Monday afternoon, September 17, 2018, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. JoAnne passed away following a long battle with Alzheimers disease which she fought with dignity and grace. JoAnne Elizabeth, the daughter of John and Anne (Huckenpahler) Greten, was born on January 24, 1933, in Hastings. Following her...

Martha A. Birk

Martha A. Birk

September 15, 2018

Martha A. Birk, age 96 of Hastings, formerly of Vermillion, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 15, 2018, at Regina Assisted Living. Martha was born in Vermillion Township on October 12, 1921 to William P. and Margaret (Thurmes) Werner, the 6th of 10 children. She was united in marriage to Melvin A. Birk on October 20, 1945. Martha was...

Corey F. Baum

Corey F. Baum

September 15, 2018

Corey F. Baum

Age 42 of Farmington, born October 17, 1975 in Minneapolis to Kevin & Pat, passed away after a long and courageous battle with brain cancer on September 15, 2018.  Corey is reunited in heaven with his son, Aiden.  He will be dearly missed by his wife of 12 years, Rachel; daughters, Sophia and Ava; parents: Kevin (Bonnie) Baum...

Patricia Ann Balster

Patricia Ann Balster

September 14, 2018

Patricia A., age 77, of Hastings, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Sept. 14, 2018. She was born in Hastings on Sept. 9, 1941, to Edward and Rose (Chasnay) Seleski. She married Richard Balster on April 23, 1966, at Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Hastings. Patricia was preceded in death by her parents and 8 siblings....

Logan C. Deiss

Logan C. Deiss

September 14, 2018

Logan Corey Deiss, cherished infant son of Corey Allan and Alison Rae Deiss came into the world on September 14, 2018 weighing 5 pounds 10 ounces and 21 inches long, flying with the angels. He was laid to rest peacefully at 3:28 AM. He was baptized in the Christian faith by Father Jerry Harris, Godmothers Cassie Hewitt and Katie...

Elaine K. Johnson

Elaine K. Johnson

September 13, 2018

Elaine K. Johnson, age 87, of Hastings, passed away Sept. 13, 2018, at Prescott Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born Dec. 7, 1930, in Baldwin, WI to Henry and Katie Rademaker. Elaine married Neil Johnson in Baldwin, WI. She loved to travel, square dance and sew. She was preceded in death by her husband, Neil; parents, Henry and...

Dr. Dale K. Sorensen, D.V.M.

Dr. Dale K. Sorensen, D.V.M.

September 11, 2018

Sorensen, Dr. Dale K., D.V.M.

Age 94, passed away peacefully on Sept. 11, 2018.  Dale was born July 21, 1924 in Centuria, WI and graduated with a B.S. & a Ph. D. in Veterinary Medicine from Kansas State and the U of WI (Madison).  During WWII Dale served in the Merchant Marine.  After the war he worked with the new United...

Rainer "Spud" Kimmes

Rainer "Spud" Kimmes

September 7, 2018

Rainer "Spud" Kimmes, age 91 of Marshan Township, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday evening, September 7, 2018. Spud lived and worked his entire life on the family farm. Rainer Alexander, the son of Mathias and Anna (Rech) Kimmes, was born on December 30, 1926. Spud attended parochial school through eighth grade, and was...

Michael J. "Mike" Honan

Michael J. "Mike" Honan

October 4, 2018

Honan, Michael J. “Mike”

Age 77 of Burnsville, died on Oct. 4, 2018 after a long battle with dementia. Preceded in death by son, Danny; sisters, Mary Ellen (Daniel) Joyer and Judy (Jack) Roy. Survived by wife of 57 years, Diane; son, Michael Jay (Cherie); daughter, Wendy Kathleen (Tom) Knight; granddaughters, Megan (Jason) Bittancourt, Molly, Olivia (Scott) Brekkestran and Dani (Michael)...

Evelyn J. Loesch

Evelyn J. Loesch

October 3, 2018

Evelyn J. Loesch, age 91 of Hastings, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 3, 2018, at Regina Assisted Living. Evelyn Josephine, the daughter of Mortiz and Josephine (Weitzel) Hoeschen, was born on October 15, 1926, in Freeport, MN. Following her graduation from Hastings High School, Evelyn worked for various companies in the Hastings area, including Cudahy Meat packing and Smead...

Raymond C Spence,  Sr.

Raymond C Spence, Sr.

October 3, 2018

Raymond Spence Sr. of Hastings, Minnesota passed away on Oct 3, 2018.

Daniel E. Stoffel

Daniel E. Stoffel

October 1, 2018

Daniel E. Stoffel, age 58 of Hastings died Monday afternoon, October 1, 2018 at Fairview University Hospital in Minneapolis. Daniel Edward was born August 17, 1960 in Hastings to Wally and Bernie (Yetzer) Stoffel. Daniel attended Vermillion grade school and graduated with Hastings High School, class of 1978. He was a fourth generation Century Farmer and a collector of...

Janet M Koch Lafave

Janet M Koch Lafave

October 1, 2018

Janet M. (Oeffling) Koch LaFave, age 82, of Hastings, passed away October 1, 2018. She was born in Loretto, MN on December 12, 1935, to Matthew and Laura (Gagne) Oeffling. She was preceded in death by her parents, and Clem Koch and Leonard LaFave. Janet is survived by her children, Sue Koch, Pat (Mark) Stoneberg, and Jim (Pam) Koch...

Ramona C. Foore

Ramona C. Foore

September 26, 2018

Foore, Ramona C.

Age 71 of Rosemount, born March 15, 1947 in Webster, SD to Roman & Roseanna Grajczyk, passed away after a courageous struggle with heart problems as well as surviving after a heart transplant for 16 years.  Ramona served in the U S Army during Vietnam. She is preceded in death by her brothers, Russell & Roman and sister,...

Terry W. Morse

Terry W. Morse

September 25, 2018

Morse, Terry

Age 73 of Apple Valley, passed away on September 25, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents. Terry is survived by his wife, Jan; daughters, Shelley (Joe) Strano and Jodi (Todd) Taylor; grandchildren, Matt (Anna), Nate (Elizabeth), Joseph, Bradyn, Tony, Jordan, Grant (Ana), Amanda (James), and Blake; great-grandchildren, Brooklyn, Fitzwilliam (Fitzy), Selene, Bennett, and Everson; and brother,...

Glennis Leone Swanson

Glennis Leone Swanson

September 24, 2018

Glennis L., Age 90, of Hastings, passed away September 24, 2018. She was born in rural Cannon Falls on June 8, 1928, to Leonard and Ida Anderson. Glennis married Harlan Swanson on May 13, 1950, in Cannon Falls at St. Ansgar's Lutheran Church. She worked as a seamstress at Zephyr’s Cleaners and as a cook for the High school....

Joanne M. Jensen

Joanne M. Jensen

September 24, 2018

Joanne M. Jensen

Age 70 of Burnsville, born March 1, 1948 in Clarion, Iowa to Tilbert & Hilma Thompson, passed away September 24, 2018 while on a trip to Chicago.  Joanne was an elementary school teacher in Owatonna, MN for 25 years and in her spare time one of the things she loved to do was play racquetball and did so...

Matthew J. Conlin

Matthew J. Conlin

September 22, 2018

Matthew J. Conlin

Age 52 of Apple Valley, born February 20, 1966 in Farmington, MN to Emmett and Charlotte Conlin, passed away September 22, 2018.  He is preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Doug Johnston.  Matt will be dearly missed by his children, Jennifer and Spencer Conlin; former wife, Barb Conlin; brothers and sisters: Dan (Sandra), Tom (Jana), Peggy,...

Dale D. Olstad

Dale D. Olstad

September 21, 2018

Dale D. Olstad, age 57, of Hastings, passed away Friday the 21st of September, surrounded by family. Dale was born August 12, 1961, to David and Edith (Mailloux) Olstad in Valley City, ND. He was preceded in death by his mother, Edith; and his brother, Larry. Dale is survived by his father, David; sisters, Kathleen (Mark) Parsons, Rebecca (Brian)...

Christine E. Quinn

Christine E. Quinn

September 18, 2018

Quinn, Christine E.

Age 73 of Apple Valley, loving spouse of Charles and daughter of the late Harvard and Eva Isenman, passed away on September 18, 2018. Preceded by parents and sister, Ingrid Brown. Survived by husband of 43 years; sisters, Catherine and Mary (Steve); cousins, Tom, Jerry, Karen, and Bill; and friends. Graduate of South St. Paul High School; BA...

Joanne E. Olson

Joanne E. Olson

September 17, 2018

JoAnne E. Olson, age 85 of Hastings, passed away peacefully on Monday afternoon, September 17, 2018, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. JoAnne passed away following a long battle with Alzheimers disease which she fought with dignity and grace. JoAnne Elizabeth, the daughter of John and Anne (Huckenpahler) Greten, was born on January 24, 1933, in Hastings. Following her...

Martha A. Birk

Martha A. Birk

September 15, 2018

Martha A. Birk, age 96 of Hastings, formerly of Vermillion, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 15, 2018, at Regina Assisted Living. Martha was born in Vermillion Township on October 12, 1921 to William P. and Margaret (Thurmes) Werner, the 6th of 10 children. She was united in marriage to Melvin A. Birk on October 20, 1945. Martha was...

Corey F. Baum

Corey F. Baum

September 15, 2018

Corey F. Baum

Age 42 of Farmington, born October 17, 1975 in Minneapolis to Kevin & Pat, passed away after a long and courageous battle with brain cancer on September 15, 2018.  Corey is reunited in heaven with his son, Aiden.  He will be dearly missed by his wife of 12 years, Rachel; daughters, Sophia and Ava; parents: Kevin (Bonnie) Baum...

Patricia Ann Balster

Patricia Ann Balster

September 14, 2018

Patricia A., age 77, of Hastings, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Sept. 14, 2018. She was born in Hastings on Sept. 9, 1941, to Edward and Rose (Chasnay) Seleski. She married Richard Balster on April 23, 1966, at Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Hastings. Patricia was preceded in death by her parents and 8 siblings....

Logan C. Deiss

Logan C. Deiss

September 14, 2018

Logan Corey Deiss, cherished infant son of Corey Allan and Alison Rae Deiss came into the world on September 14, 2018 weighing 5 pounds 10 ounces and 21 inches long, flying with the angels. He was laid to rest peacefully at 3:28 AM. He was baptized in the Christian faith by Father Jerry Harris, Godmothers Cassie Hewitt and Katie...

Elaine K. Johnson

Elaine K. Johnson

September 13, 2018

Elaine K. Johnson, age 87, of Hastings, passed away Sept. 13, 2018, at Prescott Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born Dec. 7, 1930, in Baldwin, WI to Henry and Katie Rademaker. Elaine married Neil Johnson in Baldwin, WI. She loved to travel, square dance and sew. She was preceded in death by her husband, Neil; parents, Henry and...

Dr. Dale K. Sorensen, D.V.M.

Dr. Dale K. Sorensen, D.V.M.

September 11, 2018

Sorensen, Dr. Dale K., D.V.M.

Age 94, passed away peacefully on Sept. 11, 2018.  Dale was born July 21, 1924 in Centuria, WI and graduated with a B.S. & a Ph. D. in Veterinary Medicine from Kansas State and the U of WI (Madison).  During WWII Dale served in the Merchant Marine.  After the war he worked with the new United...

Rainer "Spud" Kimmes

Rainer "Spud" Kimmes

September 7, 2018

Rainer "Spud" Kimmes, age 91 of Marshan Township, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday evening, September 7, 2018. Spud lived and worked his entire life on the family farm. Rainer Alexander, the son of Mathias and Anna (Rech) Kimmes, was born on December 30, 1926. Spud attended parochial school through eighth grade, and was...

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