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Patricia Ann Hageman

Patricia Ann Hageman

June 1, 2018

Patricia Ann Hageman, age 77 of Hastings, died peacefully on Friday morning, June 1, 2018, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings, with her family at her side. Patricia Ann, the daughter of Paul Marion and Marjorie (Seleski) Marion, was born in West St. Paul on November 4, 1940. Her mother Marjorie later married Peter M. Gelao and together they...

Harlin Kenneth Hacken

Harlin Kenneth Hacken

May 31, 2018

Harlin Kenneth Hacken, age 16, of Hastings, passed away May 31, 2018. He was a member of the Hastings High School Trap Team who was looking forward to State in June and Nationals in July. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and video games. Harlin worked as a busboy at the American Legion. He is survived by his parents, Al and...

James G. "Chip" Grosenick

James G. "Chip" Grosenick

May 28, 2018

James G. "Chip" Grosenick, age 81 of Woodbury formerly of Hastings, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, May 28, 2018, following complications of Multiple System Atrophy. James Gary was born August 12, 1936, in Graceville, MN to Ferd and Agnes (Johnson) Grosenick. He graduated from the Ortonville High School with the Class of 1954 and was...

Josiah John Pinson

Josiah John Pinson

May 26, 2018

Pinson, Josiah John

Age 34 of St. Paul, passed to the Savior’s arms May 26, 2018. Preceded in death by his sister, Sarah (Schmidt). Survived by parents, Ray and Kathy; brothers, Joshua and Noah; brother-in-law, Rob Schmidt; nephews, Ransom, Joey, Micah, and Soren; niece, Lydia; Uncle, Bob; Aunts, Sandy and Andria; cousins, Ben, Emily, and Alexandra. Josiah cared little for material...

Betty J Ehler

Betty J Ehler

May 26, 2018

Betty June Ehler (nee Price)

age 84, lost her battle with Alzheimer’s and pneumonia on May 26, 2018 at Fairview Ridges hospital. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert; son, Bobby; grandson, Shawn Longton and brothers: Rudolf, Jack, Bill and Donald. She will be dearly missed by her daughters, Debbie (Gordon) Longton and Kathy (Mike) Kunzig; two granddaughters; seven...

Lois M. Simacek

Lois M. Simacek

May 23, 2018

Lois M. Simacek, age 84 of Hastings, died peacefully following an extended illness on Wednesday, May 23, 2018, at the University of Minnesota Fairview Hospital in Minneapolis. Lois Mae, the daughter of Arthur and June (Goldsmith) Davis, was born on May 4, 1934, in St. Peter, Minnesota. Following her graduation from Cleveland High School with the class of 1952,...

Dorothy A. Stehlin (Scander)

Dorothy A. Stehlin (Scander)

May 23, 2018

Stehlin, Dorothy

Age 90 of Farmington, formerly of Hibbing and Atlanta, GA, passed away on May 23, 2018. Preceded in death by parents, Marino and Josephine; husband, Robert; daughter, Monica Joanne in infancy; and sisters, Bernadine Mayerich and Barbara Toepel. Survived by children, Robert Jr. (Debby) Stehlin, Mary Christa Stehlin, and Neil (Deb) Stehlin; grandchildren, Amy (Todd) Orth, Paul (Caitlyn) Stehlin,...

Jack Wegner

Jack Wegner

May 22, 2018

Jack Wegner, age 82, of Hastings, Minnesota passed away at Woodwinds Hospital on May 22, 2018. Private Family Services will be held.

James "Jim" Mayer

James "Jim" Mayer

May 22, 2018

James H. "Jim" Mayer, age 90 of Hastings, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. James was born September 28, 1927 in Hastings to Christian and Sophie (Schick) Mayer. He graduated with the Hastings High School Class of 1945, where he was an athlete in both basketball and football. He served his...

Lorraine "Ainey" Carter

Lorraine "Ainey" Carter

May 22, 2018

Carter, Lorraine “Ainey”

Age 83 of Eagan, passed away on May 22, 2018 surrounded by family. Preceded in death by husband, Callan; sister, Lois Bean. Survived by children, Mary (Bob) Hammer, Carol, Sue, Chuck (Terry), Dave (Jolene Kissinger) and Joe; grandchildren, Cole (fiancé Lauren and daughter, Ava), Matt (Katie), Paige (fiancé Mike) and Max; siblings, Lawrence LeMay, Lucille Amell and Richard...

Denise M. Osberg

Denise M. Osberg

May 18, 2018

Osberg, Denise M.

Age 56 of Minneapolis, was born Sept. 6, 1961 in Minneapolis, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2018 surrounded by her loved ones. She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Betty Osberg. She will be dearly missed by her fiancé, Steve; siblings, Diane (Dennis) Kanten, Mike (Cindy) Osberg, Dawn Robinson, Debbie (Craig) Kopet, Doreen Osberg, ...

Eugene W. "Gene" Fuchs

Eugene W. "Gene" Fuchs

May 17, 2018

Eugene W. "Gene" Fuchs, age 85 of Hastings, died unexpectedly but peacefully at home on Thursday, May 17, 2018, following a multi-year battle with Lou Gehrigs Disease (ALS).Eugene William, the son of Conrad and Elizabeth (Leifeld) Fuchs, was born on January 19, 1933, right behind the bakery he eventually owned in Hastings. Gene attended Hastings High School and graduated...

Dorothy S. Seifert

Dorothy S. Seifert

May 16, 2018

Dorothy Seifert, age 86 of Hastings, died peacefully on Wednesday May 16, 2018, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Dorothy Sophie was born on May 30, 1931, in Kinney, MN, to Ignace and Sophie (Galovich) Vukad. She grew up in Buhl, MN, attending Buhl High School. Following graduation she attended Vocational School in Milwaukee, WI. In 1961, Dorothy married...

Savana Jean Sanchez

Savana Jean Sanchez

May 14, 2018

Savana Jean Sanchez, age 26, of Hastings, passed away on May 14, 2018. She was born on October 16, 1991 in Crookston, Minnesota. Savana is preceded in death by her grandparents, Doug & Carol Fruehling. She is survived by her mother, Terri Sanchez; siblings, Chelsy Sanchez; Chassidy Sanchez; Lezly Sanchez; Chadwick Childress, Jr.; nieces and nephews, Lilian; Leiland; Connor;...

Helen M. Crawford

Helen M. Crawford

May 11, 2018

Helen Crawford died Friday the 11th of May, 2018 at Autumn's Way Care Home in Durham, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her husband The Reverend Charles Hamilton Crawford, her parents Dr. and Mrs. Frank Lawrence Stoudt, her brother Jerome Hanna Stoudt, and grand-daughter Charene Joanne Graham. She is survived by her daughter Mary Helen Crawford Graham...

Robert F Verhota

Robert F Verhota

May 11, 2018

Robert F. Verhota

Age 84, of Mpls. Preceded by wife, Dorothy and grandson; Robert Allen Verhota. Survived by sons, Eugene (Penny) and Joe (Vicki); daughter, Linda (Jeff) Stark; grandchildren, Joeleen, Matthew (Stephanie), Donald, and Charles; step grandchildren, Mike & Isabella; 3 great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and devoted neighbors, John, Kim, Doug, & Sandy. Mass of Christian Burial, Tues. 10AM Lumen...

Lorraine Juliet Hanson (Nee Wallin)

Lorraine Juliet Hanson (Nee Wallin)

May 10, 2018

Hanson, Lorraine Juliet (nee Wallin)

Age 98 of Minneapolis, passed away on May 10, 2018. Member of Gustavus Adolphus Society and Oslo Lodge Sons of Norway. Preceded in death by her husband, Paul; brother, Verne Wallin. Survived by sons, Bruce (Michelle) and Kevin (Jodi); step-daughter, Linda (Harold) Martin; grandchildren, Eric, Michael (Janeah), Jonathan (Jessica), Bruce, Ashley and Kaila (Nick); great-grandchildren, Sofia,...

Anne L. Phillips (Martin)

Anne L. Phillips (Martin)

May 9, 2018

Anne L. Phillips

Age 87, of Mpls. Born July 15, 1930 to Isadore and Katherine (Mons) Martin. She worked at Thermo King, then as an Avon Representative for many years. An avid church goer, she worked at many church festivals at The Church of St. Helena. She devoted her life to her friends and family, helping others without hesitation. She is...

Donald "Don" Ries

Donald "Don" Ries

May 8, 2018

Donald E. "Don" Ries, age 88 of Hastings, died peacefully on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Donald Edmund, the son of Joseph and Ruth (Holthe) Ries, was born on February 14, 1930, in Watertown, South Dakota. Following his graduation from Watertown High School with the class of 1948, Don was united in marriage to...

Sandra L. Berggren

Sandra L. Berggren

May 6, 2018

Sandra L. Berggren, age 78, of Brook Park, passed away on Sunday May 6, 2018 at Lakeside Medical Center in Pine City. Graveside services will be held 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 14, 2018 at Pine Glen Cemetery in Prescott, Wisconsin.Arrangements are being completed by Caturia, Smidt Starkson Funeral Home Crematory of Hastings.

Patricia Ann Hageman

Patricia Ann Hageman

June 1, 2018

Patricia Ann Hageman, age 77 of Hastings, died peacefully on Friday morning, June 1, 2018, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings, with her family at her side. Patricia Ann, the daughter of Paul Marion and Marjorie (Seleski) Marion, was born in West St. Paul on November 4, 1940. Her mother Marjorie later married Peter M. Gelao and together they...

Harlin Kenneth Hacken

Harlin Kenneth Hacken

May 31, 2018

Harlin Kenneth Hacken, age 16, of Hastings, passed away May 31, 2018. He was a member of the Hastings High School Trap Team who was looking forward to State in June and Nationals in July. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and video games. Harlin worked as a busboy at the American Legion. He is survived by his parents, Al and...

James G. "Chip" Grosenick

James G. "Chip" Grosenick

May 28, 2018

James G. "Chip" Grosenick, age 81 of Woodbury formerly of Hastings, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, May 28, 2018, following complications of Multiple System Atrophy. James Gary was born August 12, 1936, in Graceville, MN to Ferd and Agnes (Johnson) Grosenick. He graduated from the Ortonville High School with the Class of 1954 and was...

Josiah John Pinson

Josiah John Pinson

May 26, 2018

Pinson, Josiah John

Age 34 of St. Paul, passed to the Savior’s arms May 26, 2018. Preceded in death by his sister, Sarah (Schmidt). Survived by parents, Ray and Kathy; brothers, Joshua and Noah; brother-in-law, Rob Schmidt; nephews, Ransom, Joey, Micah, and Soren; niece, Lydia; Uncle, Bob; Aunts, Sandy and Andria; cousins, Ben, Emily, and Alexandra. Josiah cared little for material...

Betty J Ehler

Betty J Ehler

May 26, 2018

Betty June Ehler (nee Price)

age 84, lost her battle with Alzheimer’s and pneumonia on May 26, 2018 at Fairview Ridges hospital. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert; son, Bobby; grandson, Shawn Longton and brothers: Rudolf, Jack, Bill and Donald. She will be dearly missed by her daughters, Debbie (Gordon) Longton and Kathy (Mike) Kunzig; two granddaughters; seven...

Lois M. Simacek

Lois M. Simacek

May 23, 2018

Lois M. Simacek, age 84 of Hastings, died peacefully following an extended illness on Wednesday, May 23, 2018, at the University of Minnesota Fairview Hospital in Minneapolis. Lois Mae, the daughter of Arthur and June (Goldsmith) Davis, was born on May 4, 1934, in St. Peter, Minnesota. Following her graduation from Cleveland High School with the class of 1952,...

Dorothy A. Stehlin (Scander)

Dorothy A. Stehlin (Scander)

May 23, 2018

Stehlin, Dorothy

Age 90 of Farmington, formerly of Hibbing and Atlanta, GA, passed away on May 23, 2018. Preceded in death by parents, Marino and Josephine; husband, Robert; daughter, Monica Joanne in infancy; and sisters, Bernadine Mayerich and Barbara Toepel. Survived by children, Robert Jr. (Debby) Stehlin, Mary Christa Stehlin, and Neil (Deb) Stehlin; grandchildren, Amy (Todd) Orth, Paul (Caitlyn) Stehlin,...

Jack Wegner

Jack Wegner

May 22, 2018

Jack Wegner, age 82, of Hastings, Minnesota passed away at Woodwinds Hospital on May 22, 2018. Private Family Services will be held.

James "Jim" Mayer

James "Jim" Mayer

May 22, 2018

James H. "Jim" Mayer, age 90 of Hastings, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. James was born September 28, 1927 in Hastings to Christian and Sophie (Schick) Mayer. He graduated with the Hastings High School Class of 1945, where he was an athlete in both basketball and football. He served his...

Lorraine "Ainey" Carter

Lorraine "Ainey" Carter

May 22, 2018

Carter, Lorraine “Ainey”

Age 83 of Eagan, passed away on May 22, 2018 surrounded by family. Preceded in death by husband, Callan; sister, Lois Bean. Survived by children, Mary (Bob) Hammer, Carol, Sue, Chuck (Terry), Dave (Jolene Kissinger) and Joe; grandchildren, Cole (fiancé Lauren and daughter, Ava), Matt (Katie), Paige (fiancé Mike) and Max; siblings, Lawrence LeMay, Lucille Amell and Richard...

Denise M. Osberg

Denise M. Osberg

May 18, 2018

Osberg, Denise M.

Age 56 of Minneapolis, was born Sept. 6, 1961 in Minneapolis, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2018 surrounded by her loved ones. She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Betty Osberg. She will be dearly missed by her fiancé, Steve; siblings, Diane (Dennis) Kanten, Mike (Cindy) Osberg, Dawn Robinson, Debbie (Craig) Kopet, Doreen Osberg, ...

Eugene W. "Gene" Fuchs

Eugene W. "Gene" Fuchs

May 17, 2018

Eugene W. "Gene" Fuchs, age 85 of Hastings, died unexpectedly but peacefully at home on Thursday, May 17, 2018, following a multi-year battle with Lou Gehrigs Disease (ALS).Eugene William, the son of Conrad and Elizabeth (Leifeld) Fuchs, was born on January 19, 1933, right behind the bakery he eventually owned in Hastings. Gene attended Hastings High School and graduated...

Dorothy S. Seifert

Dorothy S. Seifert

May 16, 2018

Dorothy Seifert, age 86 of Hastings, died peacefully on Wednesday May 16, 2018, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Dorothy Sophie was born on May 30, 1931, in Kinney, MN, to Ignace and Sophie (Galovich) Vukad. She grew up in Buhl, MN, attending Buhl High School. Following graduation she attended Vocational School in Milwaukee, WI. In 1961, Dorothy married...

Savana Jean Sanchez

Savana Jean Sanchez

May 14, 2018

Savana Jean Sanchez, age 26, of Hastings, passed away on May 14, 2018. She was born on October 16, 1991 in Crookston, Minnesota. Savana is preceded in death by her grandparents, Doug & Carol Fruehling. She is survived by her mother, Terri Sanchez; siblings, Chelsy Sanchez; Chassidy Sanchez; Lezly Sanchez; Chadwick Childress, Jr.; nieces and nephews, Lilian; Leiland; Connor;...

Helen M. Crawford

Helen M. Crawford

May 11, 2018

Helen Crawford died Friday the 11th of May, 2018 at Autumn's Way Care Home in Durham, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her husband The Reverend Charles Hamilton Crawford, her parents Dr. and Mrs. Frank Lawrence Stoudt, her brother Jerome Hanna Stoudt, and grand-daughter Charene Joanne Graham. She is survived by her daughter Mary Helen Crawford Graham...

Robert F Verhota

Robert F Verhota

May 11, 2018

Robert F. Verhota

Age 84, of Mpls. Preceded by wife, Dorothy and grandson; Robert Allen Verhota. Survived by sons, Eugene (Penny) and Joe (Vicki); daughter, Linda (Jeff) Stark; grandchildren, Joeleen, Matthew (Stephanie), Donald, and Charles; step grandchildren, Mike & Isabella; 3 great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and devoted neighbors, John, Kim, Doug, & Sandy. Mass of Christian Burial, Tues. 10AM Lumen...

Lorraine Juliet Hanson (Nee Wallin)

Lorraine Juliet Hanson (Nee Wallin)

May 10, 2018

Hanson, Lorraine Juliet (nee Wallin)

Age 98 of Minneapolis, passed away on May 10, 2018. Member of Gustavus Adolphus Society and Oslo Lodge Sons of Norway. Preceded in death by her husband, Paul; brother, Verne Wallin. Survived by sons, Bruce (Michelle) and Kevin (Jodi); step-daughter, Linda (Harold) Martin; grandchildren, Eric, Michael (Janeah), Jonathan (Jessica), Bruce, Ashley and Kaila (Nick); great-grandchildren, Sofia,...

Anne L. Phillips (Martin)

Anne L. Phillips (Martin)

May 9, 2018

Anne L. Phillips

Age 87, of Mpls. Born July 15, 1930 to Isadore and Katherine (Mons) Martin. She worked at Thermo King, then as an Avon Representative for many years. An avid church goer, she worked at many church festivals at The Church of St. Helena. She devoted her life to her friends and family, helping others without hesitation. She is...

Donald "Don" Ries

Donald "Don" Ries

May 8, 2018

Donald E. "Don" Ries, age 88 of Hastings, died peacefully on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Donald Edmund, the son of Joseph and Ruth (Holthe) Ries, was born on February 14, 1930, in Watertown, South Dakota. Following his graduation from Watertown High School with the class of 1948, Don was united in marriage to...

Sandra L. Berggren

Sandra L. Berggren

May 6, 2018

Sandra L. Berggren, age 78, of Brook Park, passed away on Sunday May 6, 2018 at Lakeside Medical Center in Pine City. Graveside services will be held 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 14, 2018 at Pine Glen Cemetery in Prescott, Wisconsin.Arrangements are being completed by Caturia, Smidt Starkson Funeral Home Crematory of Hastings.

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