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James Franklin Coffin

James Franklin Coffin

June 5, 2018

Coffin, James Franklin, III “Eggy”

age 52 of Waukesha, WI born June 13, 1965 in Minneapolis, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly due to a heart attack on Tue., June 5, 2018.  Jim will be dearly missed by his wife and love of his life, Dawn Marie Coffin (nee Schroeder); daughter, Lydia Elizabeth Coffin; son, Adam James Edward Coffin; step-son, Kevin Douglas;...

Amanda Schmitt

Amanda Schmitt

June 4, 2018

Amanda 'Mandy' Schmitt, age 40, of Hastings, passed away suddenly on June 4, 2018. She was an avid snowboarder and mountain biker. Mandy was a free spirit who loved people and making new friends. She loved to read, knit hats, travel and experience new adventures. She was preceded in death by grandparents, Lloyd and Katy Schmitt; Wayne and Sarah...

Doris L. Flom

Doris L. Flom

June 4, 2018

Doris Flom, age 67, passed away from cancer on Monday, June 4, 2018. Doris is survived by her husband, Loren Flom; her children, Elaine Flom, Mike (Kati) Flom, Emily (Chris) Salerno, Gary (Suzanne) Flom, Amanda Flom, Alice Flom, and Stephen Flom; grandchildren, Nathan, Andrew, Dylan, Aidan, Noah; great-granddaughter, Kaylee; siblings, Ted; Shirley, Marlene, and Joseph; other relatives and friends....

Lenore Louise Horvat

Lenore Louise Horvat

June 4, 2018

Horvat, Lenore Louise (Nelson),

age 83, of Apple Valley, passed away Monday, June 4, 2018.  She was born July 19, 1934 in East Liverpool, Ohio to David A. and Dorothy J. (nee Jones) Nelson.  Lennie graduated as a registered nurse in 1956 from Youngstown College, where she met her future husband, George Horvat.  Together, they raised 3 daughters in Ohio, Pennsylvania,...

George Joseph Nugent

George Joseph Nugent

June 3, 2018

George Joseph Nugent

Age 87 of Lakeville, MN, formerly of Wausau and Cedarburg WI, and Edina, MN, passed away June 3, 2018 after a long battle with prostate cancer. He was born May 13, 1931 in Montreal, Canada to George D. and Esther (nee Swanson).  George is survived by his children: Michael (Kim Marie), Debra (Rick) Stickley, Mark (Kim Rae), David,...

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...

James Franklin Coffin

James Franklin Coffin

June 5, 2018

Coffin, James Franklin, III “Eggy”

age 52 of Waukesha, WI born June 13, 1965 in Minneapolis, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly due to a heart attack on Tue., June 5, 2018.  Jim will be dearly missed by his wife and love of his life, Dawn Marie Coffin (nee Schroeder); daughter, Lydia Elizabeth Coffin; son, Adam James Edward Coffin; step-son, Kevin Douglas;...

Amanda Schmitt

Amanda Schmitt

June 4, 2018

Amanda 'Mandy' Schmitt, age 40, of Hastings, passed away suddenly on June 4, 2018. She was an avid snowboarder and mountain biker. Mandy was a free spirit who loved people and making new friends. She loved to read, knit hats, travel and experience new adventures. She was preceded in death by grandparents, Lloyd and Katy Schmitt; Wayne and Sarah...

Doris L. Flom

Doris L. Flom

June 4, 2018

Doris Flom, age 67, passed away from cancer on Monday, June 4, 2018. Doris is survived by her husband, Loren Flom; her children, Elaine Flom, Mike (Kati) Flom, Emily (Chris) Salerno, Gary (Suzanne) Flom, Amanda Flom, Alice Flom, and Stephen Flom; grandchildren, Nathan, Andrew, Dylan, Aidan, Noah; great-granddaughter, Kaylee; siblings, Ted; Shirley, Marlene, and Joseph; other relatives and friends....

Lenore Louise Horvat

Lenore Louise Horvat

June 4, 2018

Horvat, Lenore Louise (Nelson),

age 83, of Apple Valley, passed away Monday, June 4, 2018.  She was born July 19, 1934 in East Liverpool, Ohio to David A. and Dorothy J. (nee Jones) Nelson.  Lennie graduated as a registered nurse in 1956 from Youngstown College, where she met her future husband, George Horvat.  Together, they raised 3 daughters in Ohio, Pennsylvania,...

George Joseph Nugent

George Joseph Nugent

June 3, 2018

George Joseph Nugent

Age 87 of Lakeville, MN, formerly of Wausau and Cedarburg WI, and Edina, MN, passed away June 3, 2018 after a long battle with prostate cancer. He was born May 13, 1931 in Montreal, Canada to George D. and Esther (nee Swanson).  George is survived by his children: Michael (Kim Marie), Debra (Rick) Stickley, Mark (Kim Rae), David,...

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...

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