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Betty Jane Bogucki

Betty Jane Bogucki

June 28, 2018

Betty Jane Bogucki, age 81 of Hastings, died suddenly at home on Thursday morning, June 28, 2018. Betty Jane, the daughter of Maurice and Henrietta (Traiser) Johnson, was born on August 5, 1936, in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Following her graduation from New Richmond High School, Jane was united in marriage to Sherm Beyl and they were blessed with four...

Betty J. Hansen

Betty J. Hansen

June 28, 2018

Hansen, Betty J.

Age 93 of New Hope, formerly of Marshall, MN, passed away on June 28, 2018. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Vernon; two brothers; and a sister. Survived by children, Vernon (Sharon), Marie (Tom) Bjerke, and Cheryl (Earl) Best; 5 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; cousin, Elaine Peterson; and nieces and nephews. Gathering of family and friends at 10am...

Karen Joann Hanson

Karen Joann Hanson

June 27, 2018

Karen JoAnn Hanson was born September 1st, 1940 in Lake Mills, IA to Manly and Idora (Stene) Maakestad. The family moved to Ames, IA the following year in 1941 and Karen graduated from Ames High School in 1958.

Karen began her post-secondary education at Luther College in Decorah, IA in the fall of 1958. After her freshman year, she transferred to...

Kenneth F. Eull

Kenneth F. Eull

June 26, 2018

Eull, Kenneth F.

Age 60 of Rosemount, passed away on June 26, 2018 peacefully. Preceded in death by his parents and sister, Patty. Survived by his wife, Sharon; sons, Jeridd and Joshua; sisters, Kathy (Paul) and Denise; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Memorial Service at 11am on Thurs., July 5, 2018 at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 14850 Garrett Ave., Apple...

Robert Freiermuth

Robert Freiermuth

June 25, 2018

Robert W. " Bob" Freiermuth, a longtime businessman from Hastings died unexpectedly at home on Monday morning, June 25, 2018 at the age of 89. Robert William, the son of Columbus Sr. and Mary (Biskupski) Freiermuth was born June 27, 1928, in New Trier, Minnesota. He attended school in New Trier and worked on the family farm until his...

Carol Ann Cuyler

Carol Ann Cuyler

June 25, 2018

Carol A. Cuyler, age 70 of Hastings, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 25, 2018. She passed away peacefully at home after an extended illness. Carol Ann, the daughter of Glen and Ada (Borner) Harris, was born on April 15, 1948 in Hastings. Carol attended Hastings High School and Bethel University where she graduated with...

Donald E. Johnson

Donald E. Johnson

June 24, 2018

Johnson, Donald E.

Age 88 of Rosemount (formerly of Eagan), passed away on June 24, 2018. Loving husband, father and grandfather. Preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Levonne; parents; granddaughter, Marie; sister, Doris. Survived by children, Stephen (Jana), David (Janice) and Lori (Mark) Thompson; grandchildren, Nicholas, Maren, Lucia (Ethan) Aufdembrink, Louis, Kristin and Erik Thompson; great-granddaughter, Sophia. Donald...

Harlan James Sandberg

Harlan James Sandberg

June 23, 2018

Harlan James Sandberg

age 79 of Golden Valley, formerly of New Hope, born July 30, 1938 in Evansville, MN, passed away on June 23, 2018. Harlan is preceded in death by his parents, Mildred and James Sandberg, and brother, Lee Sandberg.  He is survived by his wife, Judy (nee Fairbanks); daughters: Stacey (Jeff) Wickman, Betsy (Mark) Borseth and Molly Sandberg; grandchildren:...

Alvin B. "Punky" Ahrendt Jr.

Alvin B. "Punky" Ahrendt Jr.

June 22, 2018

Alvin "Punky" Ahrendt Jr., age 50 of Hastings, died suddenly at home on Friday, June 22, 2018. Alvin Bernard Jr., the son of Alvin Sr. and Beverly (Hill) Ahrendt, was born on January 16, 1968, in Hastings. Following his education, Punky attended Dakota County Technical College where he studied diesel mechanics. Punky was a truck driver for many years,...

Louis M. "Lou" Wessinger

Louis M. "Lou" Wessinger

June 22, 2018

Louis M. "Lou" Wessinger, age 70 of Northfield, died suddenly but peacefully at home on Friday evening, June 22, 2018. Louis Marvin, the son of William and Byrl (Frerking) Wessinger, was born on November 14, 1947, in St. Paul. Lou graduated with the Hastings High School Class of 1966, and enlisted in the United States Air Force. Following his...

John C Larson

John C Larson

June 21, 2018

John C. Larson

Age 80, lifelong resident of Minneapolis, born June 4, 1938 to Carl & Ingeborg Larson, passed away June 21, 2018.  John was a graduate of South H.S.  He worked for the U.S. Bureau of Mines Research Center, Minnesota Highway Dept. and Sears.  John also served in the National Guard from 1964 – 1970.  John is survived by his...

Ralph E. Zaccardi

Ralph E. Zaccardi

June 19, 2018

Ralph E. Zaccardi, age 70, of Hastings, passed away June 19, 2018, at United Hospital in St. Paul. He was an avid golfer and loved spending time with his wife at their cabin in Wisconsin. He is survived by his wife, Janice; children, Jim (Lisa) Zaccardi, Aimee Lane, Jesse LaCoursiere, and Andy (Danielle) LaCoursiere; grandchildren, Matthew Lane, McKayla LaCoursiere,...

Clarence "Pete" Eisele

Clarence "Pete" Eisele

June 18, 2018

Eisele, Clarence “Pete”

 Age 86 of Lakeville, passed away on June 18, 2018 surrounded by family. Preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis; granddaughter, Sarah; and great-grandson, Lucas. Survived by children, Jeffrey (Katherine), Gregory (Sharon) and Nancy (Kent) Lindstrom; grandchildren, Michael (Brit), Timothy (Brynne), Benjamin (Kristen), Samuel, Carrie (Jake), Katy (Tyler) and Madeline; great-grandchildren, Anders, Evelyn, Soren and Gabriel; brother,...

Harry W. Gustafson

Harry W. Gustafson

June 18, 2018

Gustafson, Harry W.

Age 63 of Rosemount (formerly of Waterloo, Iowa), passed peacefully on June 18, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by his late wife, Kimberly Gustafson; mother, Norma Hey; father, Elmer; sister, Cheryl; step-father, Darelle Hey. Survived by his loving, devoted wife and best friend, Elisha; children, Jayson (Carrie) Sheffler, Jamie (Mike Gramlich), Jacob (Destiny Abbott)...

Jared E Lazer

Jared E Lazer

June 16, 2018

Jared Edward Lazer, age 34, of Rosemount, passed away on Saturday, June 16 in Vermillion, MN. Jared was a proud husband, father, son, brother, and uncle. He was born at St. Cloud Hospital on August 19, 1983, to Scott and Judy Lazer. Jared married Jillayne Beskau in Hastings, MN on October 2nd, 2009. Jared was an accomplished athlete for...

Harold H. Burrows

Harold H. Burrows

June 16, 2018

Burrows, Harold H.

Age 75 of Plymouth. Preceded in death by parents and brother. Survived by wife, Renee of 53 years; children, Jason (Amy), Sonja, and Suzanne; grandchildren, Matthew, Jake and Peter Burrows, Alexis and Kaitlyn Oelfke; and sister, Sharon. Service Friday 11am, Christ Lutheran Church, 5084 E. Main St., Maple Plain. Visitation Thursday 5-8pm and 1 hour before service all...

Victor Albert Wenzel

Victor Albert Wenzel

June 16, 2018

Wenzel, Victor “Vic” Albert, age 89 of Rosemount, MN died peacefully at the Rosemount Memory Care Facility on Saturday June 16, 2018 with family members at his side.  Vic was born in Eagan, Minnesota on July 20, 1928 to Albert & Caroline (Haus) Wenzel where he lived and attended grade school.  He started high school in Rosemount but quit at...

Michael J. Logan

Michael J. Logan

June 15, 2018

Michael J. Logan, age 64 of Columbia Heights, died suddenly on Friday, June 15, 2018, at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale. Michael John, the son of Charles and Mary (Shiflet) Logan, was born on May 28, 1954, in Minneapolis. Michael loved fishing, music (especially The Beatles and Elvis), and writing poetry. He was preceded in death by his parents;...

Janell Lorraine Megarry (Weberg)

Janell Lorraine Megarry (Weberg)

June 14, 2018

Janell Lorraine (Weberg) Megarry

of St. Paul, MN. Born Jan. 13, 1926 in Mpls., passed away June 14, 2018 of congestive heart failure. Preceded in death by parents, Selmer and Bethel; husband, Charles Robert “Bob” Megarry; sister and brother-in-law, Beverly “Peggy” and Robert Falstad; and nephew, Michael (Patricia) Megarry. Janell earned a BA in languages from UND and later studied library...

Norbert John "Norm" Schmidt

Norbert John "Norm" Schmidt

June 12, 2018

Schmidt, Norbert John “Norm” of Rosemount, MN, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2018 after 90 fulfilling and rewarding years of life. Our Korean War Vet left us on the historic day USA and North Korea leaders met for the first time since he served there. Norm is survived and forever adored by his 5 daughters: Kim (Mark) Mlazgar, Jodi...

Betty Jane Bogucki

Betty Jane Bogucki

June 28, 2018

Betty Jane Bogucki, age 81 of Hastings, died suddenly at home on Thursday morning, June 28, 2018. Betty Jane, the daughter of Maurice and Henrietta (Traiser) Johnson, was born on August 5, 1936, in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Following her graduation from New Richmond High School, Jane was united in marriage to Sherm Beyl and they were blessed with four...

Betty J. Hansen

Betty J. Hansen

June 28, 2018

Hansen, Betty J.

Age 93 of New Hope, formerly of Marshall, MN, passed away on June 28, 2018. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Vernon; two brothers; and a sister. Survived by children, Vernon (Sharon), Marie (Tom) Bjerke, and Cheryl (Earl) Best; 5 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; cousin, Elaine Peterson; and nieces and nephews. Gathering of family and friends at 10am...

Karen Joann Hanson

Karen Joann Hanson

June 27, 2018

Karen JoAnn Hanson was born September 1st, 1940 in Lake Mills, IA to Manly and Idora (Stene) Maakestad. The family moved to Ames, IA the following year in 1941 and Karen graduated from Ames High School in 1958.

Karen began her post-secondary education at Luther College in Decorah, IA in the fall of 1958. After her freshman year, she transferred to...

Kenneth F. Eull

Kenneth F. Eull

June 26, 2018

Eull, Kenneth F.

Age 60 of Rosemount, passed away on June 26, 2018 peacefully. Preceded in death by his parents and sister, Patty. Survived by his wife, Sharon; sons, Jeridd and Joshua; sisters, Kathy (Paul) and Denise; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Memorial Service at 11am on Thurs., July 5, 2018 at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 14850 Garrett Ave., Apple...

Robert Freiermuth

Robert Freiermuth

June 25, 2018

Robert W. " Bob" Freiermuth, a longtime businessman from Hastings died unexpectedly at home on Monday morning, June 25, 2018 at the age of 89. Robert William, the son of Columbus Sr. and Mary (Biskupski) Freiermuth was born June 27, 1928, in New Trier, Minnesota. He attended school in New Trier and worked on the family farm until his...

Carol Ann Cuyler

Carol Ann Cuyler

June 25, 2018

Carol A. Cuyler, age 70 of Hastings, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 25, 2018. She passed away peacefully at home after an extended illness. Carol Ann, the daughter of Glen and Ada (Borner) Harris, was born on April 15, 1948 in Hastings. Carol attended Hastings High School and Bethel University where she graduated with...

Donald E. Johnson

Donald E. Johnson

June 24, 2018

Johnson, Donald E.

Age 88 of Rosemount (formerly of Eagan), passed away on June 24, 2018. Loving husband, father and grandfather. Preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Levonne; parents; granddaughter, Marie; sister, Doris. Survived by children, Stephen (Jana), David (Janice) and Lori (Mark) Thompson; grandchildren, Nicholas, Maren, Lucia (Ethan) Aufdembrink, Louis, Kristin and Erik Thompson; great-granddaughter, Sophia. Donald...

Harlan James Sandberg

Harlan James Sandberg

June 23, 2018

Harlan James Sandberg

age 79 of Golden Valley, formerly of New Hope, born July 30, 1938 in Evansville, MN, passed away on June 23, 2018. Harlan is preceded in death by his parents, Mildred and James Sandberg, and brother, Lee Sandberg.  He is survived by his wife, Judy (nee Fairbanks); daughters: Stacey (Jeff) Wickman, Betsy (Mark) Borseth and Molly Sandberg; grandchildren:...

Alvin B. "Punky" Ahrendt Jr.

Alvin B. "Punky" Ahrendt Jr.

June 22, 2018

Alvin "Punky" Ahrendt Jr., age 50 of Hastings, died suddenly at home on Friday, June 22, 2018. Alvin Bernard Jr., the son of Alvin Sr. and Beverly (Hill) Ahrendt, was born on January 16, 1968, in Hastings. Following his education, Punky attended Dakota County Technical College where he studied diesel mechanics. Punky was a truck driver for many years,...

Louis M. "Lou" Wessinger

Louis M. "Lou" Wessinger

June 22, 2018

Louis M. "Lou" Wessinger, age 70 of Northfield, died suddenly but peacefully at home on Friday evening, June 22, 2018. Louis Marvin, the son of William and Byrl (Frerking) Wessinger, was born on November 14, 1947, in St. Paul. Lou graduated with the Hastings High School Class of 1966, and enlisted in the United States Air Force. Following his...

John C Larson

John C Larson

June 21, 2018

John C. Larson

Age 80, lifelong resident of Minneapolis, born June 4, 1938 to Carl & Ingeborg Larson, passed away June 21, 2018.  John was a graduate of South H.S.  He worked for the U.S. Bureau of Mines Research Center, Minnesota Highway Dept. and Sears.  John also served in the National Guard from 1964 – 1970.  John is survived by his...

Ralph E. Zaccardi

Ralph E. Zaccardi

June 19, 2018

Ralph E. Zaccardi, age 70, of Hastings, passed away June 19, 2018, at United Hospital in St. Paul. He was an avid golfer and loved spending time with his wife at their cabin in Wisconsin. He is survived by his wife, Janice; children, Jim (Lisa) Zaccardi, Aimee Lane, Jesse LaCoursiere, and Andy (Danielle) LaCoursiere; grandchildren, Matthew Lane, McKayla LaCoursiere,...

Clarence "Pete" Eisele

Clarence "Pete" Eisele

June 18, 2018

Eisele, Clarence “Pete”

 Age 86 of Lakeville, passed away on June 18, 2018 surrounded by family. Preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis; granddaughter, Sarah; and great-grandson, Lucas. Survived by children, Jeffrey (Katherine), Gregory (Sharon) and Nancy (Kent) Lindstrom; grandchildren, Michael (Brit), Timothy (Brynne), Benjamin (Kristen), Samuel, Carrie (Jake), Katy (Tyler) and Madeline; great-grandchildren, Anders, Evelyn, Soren and Gabriel; brother,...

Harry W. Gustafson

Harry W. Gustafson

June 18, 2018

Gustafson, Harry W.

Age 63 of Rosemount (formerly of Waterloo, Iowa), passed peacefully on June 18, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by his late wife, Kimberly Gustafson; mother, Norma Hey; father, Elmer; sister, Cheryl; step-father, Darelle Hey. Survived by his loving, devoted wife and best friend, Elisha; children, Jayson (Carrie) Sheffler, Jamie (Mike Gramlich), Jacob (Destiny Abbott)...

Jared E Lazer

Jared E Lazer

June 16, 2018

Jared Edward Lazer, age 34, of Rosemount, passed away on Saturday, June 16 in Vermillion, MN. Jared was a proud husband, father, son, brother, and uncle. He was born at St. Cloud Hospital on August 19, 1983, to Scott and Judy Lazer. Jared married Jillayne Beskau in Hastings, MN on October 2nd, 2009. Jared was an accomplished athlete for...

Harold H. Burrows

Harold H. Burrows

June 16, 2018

Burrows, Harold H.

Age 75 of Plymouth. Preceded in death by parents and brother. Survived by wife, Renee of 53 years; children, Jason (Amy), Sonja, and Suzanne; grandchildren, Matthew, Jake and Peter Burrows, Alexis and Kaitlyn Oelfke; and sister, Sharon. Service Friday 11am, Christ Lutheran Church, 5084 E. Main St., Maple Plain. Visitation Thursday 5-8pm and 1 hour before service all...

Victor Albert Wenzel

Victor Albert Wenzel

June 16, 2018

Wenzel, Victor “Vic” Albert, age 89 of Rosemount, MN died peacefully at the Rosemount Memory Care Facility on Saturday June 16, 2018 with family members at his side.  Vic was born in Eagan, Minnesota on July 20, 1928 to Albert & Caroline (Haus) Wenzel where he lived and attended grade school.  He started high school in Rosemount but quit at...

Michael J. Logan

Michael J. Logan

June 15, 2018

Michael J. Logan, age 64 of Columbia Heights, died suddenly on Friday, June 15, 2018, at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale. Michael John, the son of Charles and Mary (Shiflet) Logan, was born on May 28, 1954, in Minneapolis. Michael loved fishing, music (especially The Beatles and Elvis), and writing poetry. He was preceded in death by his parents;...

Janell Lorraine Megarry (Weberg)

Janell Lorraine Megarry (Weberg)

June 14, 2018

Janell Lorraine (Weberg) Megarry

of St. Paul, MN. Born Jan. 13, 1926 in Mpls., passed away June 14, 2018 of congestive heart failure. Preceded in death by parents, Selmer and Bethel; husband, Charles Robert “Bob” Megarry; sister and brother-in-law, Beverly “Peggy” and Robert Falstad; and nephew, Michael (Patricia) Megarry. Janell earned a BA in languages from UND and later studied library...

Norbert John "Norm" Schmidt

Norbert John "Norm" Schmidt

June 12, 2018

Schmidt, Norbert John “Norm” of Rosemount, MN, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2018 after 90 fulfilling and rewarding years of life. Our Korean War Vet left us on the historic day USA and North Korea leaders met for the first time since he served there. Norm is survived and forever adored by his 5 daughters: Kim (Mark) Mlazgar, Jodi...

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