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Margaret A. Robinson

Margaret A. Robinson

October 16, 2018

Margaret A. Robinson, age 97, of Hastings, passed away October 16, 2018. She was born in Hastings on June 23, 1921, to William and Mary Biskupski. Margaret married Dayton J. Robinson Sr. on April 17, 1948, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Hastings. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dayton; son, Michael; grandson, Robert; granddaughter, Reanna; and...

Thomas R. Peterson

Thomas R. Peterson

October 12, 2018

Peterson, Thomas R.

Age 68 of Eagan, born November 3, 1949 in Minneapolis to Robert and Phyllis Peterson, passed away, surrounded by family, October 12, 2018.  Tom was a police officer with the Minneapolis Police Department for 28 years and 15 years as an investigator with the City Attorneys Office.  He is preceded in death by his nephew, Andy.  Tom will...

Cleo M. Endres

Cleo M. Endres

October 10, 2018

Cleo M. Endres, age 81 of Hastings, passed away on Wednesday, October 10, 2018, at Augustana Care in Hastings. Cleo Merle Fry was born February 16, 1937 in Stillwater, MN to John and Zadie (Frybarger) Fry. She attended Hastings schools. She married Arnold "Andy" Endres at Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Hastings, on September 12, 1953. They recently celebrated...

Shirley F. Sutherland

Shirley F. Sutherland

October 8, 2018

Shirley F. (Hansen) Sutherland

Born 2/22/1924 to Jon C. and Frances (Hendrix) Hansen in Des Moines, Iowa. Received her degree in Social Work from Drake University. Married Robert (Bob/Bud) G. Sutherland in 1948 and they were happily married until his death in 2004. Shirley was a homemaker and mother to their daughters, Barbara Miles (Apple Valley, MN) and Carol Beavers (San...

Sandra L.A. "Sandi" Hembree

Sandra L.A. "Sandi" Hembree

October 7, 2018

Sandra L. A. "Sandi" Hembree, age 78 of Cottage Grove and formerly of Hastings, died peacefully on Sunday afternoon, October 7, 2018, at White Pine Memory Care in Cottage Grove. Sandra Lou Ann, the daughter of Algot and Luella (Norstad) Strom, was born on June 27, 1940, in Red Wing. Following her graduation from Red Wing High School, Sandi...

Lester James Flanagan

Lester James Flanagan

October 7, 2018

Lester James FlanaganOur beloved father left this world Sunday, Oct. 7th, 2018.  He was born Monday, Aug. 29th, 1932 in Parker’s Prairie, South Dakota to parents Lester Thomas Flanagan and Margaret Devine Flanagan.  He is preceded in death by wife Mary Jean, brother Clyde, sisters Wilhelmina (Mina) and Mary Agnes, and infant daughter Mary Ann.  He is survived by daughter...

Tibor J. Kovacs

Tibor J. Kovacs

October 6, 2018

Tibor J. Kovacs, age 78 of Hastings, died peacefully Saturday evening, October 6, 2018, at United Hospital in St. Paul. Tibor Janos was born at home on May 23, 1940, in Budapest, Hungary to Janos and Erxsebes (Karscsonyi) Kovacs. Following his education, Tibor escaped his homeland and fled to America in 1956. For many years, he was not allowed...

Paul N. Reuter

Paul N. Reuter

October 6, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Paul Nicholas Reuter, age 81 of Hastings, MN announces his passing. Paul passed away at United Hospital in St. Paul surrounded by his family on October 6, 2018. Paul Reuter, the son of Nicholas and Anna (Rohr) Reuter, was born on October 22, 1936. Paul was a graduate of Hastings...

Ruth A. Feigum

Ruth A. Feigum

October 6, 2018

Ruth Ann Feigum,

Age 71 of Burnsville, went to be with the Lord on Oct. 6, 2018. Member of Berean Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Jerold; her parents; and stillborn brother, Thomas. Survived by many close friends. Memorial Service at 11am on Fri., Oct. 12, 2018 at Berean Baptist Church, 309 County Rd. 42 E., Burnsville, with visitation...

Edwina A Carlson

Edwina A Carlson

October 6, 2018

Carlson, Edwina A

Age 94 of Apple Valley, formerly of South Minneapolis, born December 2, 1923 in Isanti, MN to Oscar & Ethel Dahlsten, passed away peacefully October 6, 2018.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Everett; 2 brothers and 1 sister.   Edwina will be dearly missed by her children, Bruce (Cheri) and Patty (Mark) Goltzman; grandchildren: Andrew Carlson,...

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,...

Margaret A. Robinson

Margaret A. Robinson

October 16, 2018

Margaret A. Robinson, age 97, of Hastings, passed away October 16, 2018. She was born in Hastings on June 23, 1921, to William and Mary Biskupski. Margaret married Dayton J. Robinson Sr. on April 17, 1948, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Hastings. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dayton; son, Michael; grandson, Robert; granddaughter, Reanna; and...

Thomas R. Peterson

Thomas R. Peterson

October 12, 2018

Peterson, Thomas R.

Age 68 of Eagan, born November 3, 1949 in Minneapolis to Robert and Phyllis Peterson, passed away, surrounded by family, October 12, 2018.  Tom was a police officer with the Minneapolis Police Department for 28 years and 15 years as an investigator with the City Attorneys Office.  He is preceded in death by his nephew, Andy.  Tom will...

Cleo M. Endres

Cleo M. Endres

October 10, 2018

Cleo M. Endres, age 81 of Hastings, passed away on Wednesday, October 10, 2018, at Augustana Care in Hastings. Cleo Merle Fry was born February 16, 1937 in Stillwater, MN to John and Zadie (Frybarger) Fry. She attended Hastings schools. She married Arnold "Andy" Endres at Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Hastings, on September 12, 1953. They recently celebrated...

Shirley F. Sutherland

Shirley F. Sutherland

October 8, 2018

Shirley F. (Hansen) Sutherland

Born 2/22/1924 to Jon C. and Frances (Hendrix) Hansen in Des Moines, Iowa. Received her degree in Social Work from Drake University. Married Robert (Bob/Bud) G. Sutherland in 1948 and they were happily married until his death in 2004. Shirley was a homemaker and mother to their daughters, Barbara Miles (Apple Valley, MN) and Carol Beavers (San...

Sandra L.A. "Sandi" Hembree

Sandra L.A. "Sandi" Hembree

October 7, 2018

Sandra L. A. "Sandi" Hembree, age 78 of Cottage Grove and formerly of Hastings, died peacefully on Sunday afternoon, October 7, 2018, at White Pine Memory Care in Cottage Grove. Sandra Lou Ann, the daughter of Algot and Luella (Norstad) Strom, was born on June 27, 1940, in Red Wing. Following her graduation from Red Wing High School, Sandi...

Lester James Flanagan

Lester James Flanagan

October 7, 2018

Lester James FlanaganOur beloved father left this world Sunday, Oct. 7th, 2018.  He was born Monday, Aug. 29th, 1932 in Parker’s Prairie, South Dakota to parents Lester Thomas Flanagan and Margaret Devine Flanagan.  He is preceded in death by wife Mary Jean, brother Clyde, sisters Wilhelmina (Mina) and Mary Agnes, and infant daughter Mary Ann.  He is survived by daughter...

Tibor J. Kovacs

Tibor J. Kovacs

October 6, 2018

Tibor J. Kovacs, age 78 of Hastings, died peacefully Saturday evening, October 6, 2018, at United Hospital in St. Paul. Tibor Janos was born at home on May 23, 1940, in Budapest, Hungary to Janos and Erxsebes (Karscsonyi) Kovacs. Following his education, Tibor escaped his homeland and fled to America in 1956. For many years, he was not allowed...

Paul N. Reuter

Paul N. Reuter

October 6, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Paul Nicholas Reuter, age 81 of Hastings, MN announces his passing. Paul passed away at United Hospital in St. Paul surrounded by his family on October 6, 2018. Paul Reuter, the son of Nicholas and Anna (Rohr) Reuter, was born on October 22, 1936. Paul was a graduate of Hastings...

Ruth A. Feigum

Ruth A. Feigum

October 6, 2018

Ruth Ann Feigum,

Age 71 of Burnsville, went to be with the Lord on Oct. 6, 2018. Member of Berean Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Jerold; her parents; and stillborn brother, Thomas. Survived by many close friends. Memorial Service at 11am on Fri., Oct. 12, 2018 at Berean Baptist Church, 309 County Rd. 42 E., Burnsville, with visitation...

Edwina A Carlson

Edwina A Carlson

October 6, 2018

Carlson, Edwina A

Age 94 of Apple Valley, formerly of South Minneapolis, born December 2, 1923 in Isanti, MN to Oscar & Ethel Dahlsten, passed away peacefully October 6, 2018.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Everett; 2 brothers and 1 sister.   Edwina will be dearly missed by her children, Bruce (Cheri) and Patty (Mark) Goltzman; grandchildren: Andrew Carlson,...

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,...

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