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Joseph E. Kocholek

Joseph E. Kocholek

February 26, 2018

Kocholek, Joseph E.

Age 87 of Apple Valley (formerly of South Minneapolis and North Port, FL), passed away on Feb. 26, 2018 at home surrounded by family. Preceded in death by sons, John David and James Donovan; step-granddaughter, Tanya Peterson. Survived by wife, Martha; children, Mike (Lynn), Jean (Alan) Tourtellotte and Kari (Rodney) Petrik; grandchildren, John (Christina), C. Michael, David and...

Clayton Mcdougall

Clayton Mcdougall

February 25, 2018

Clayton Earl McDougall, was born on March 13, 1934, at a private residence in Dodge Center, MN. On February 25, 2018, at almost 84 years of age, his heavenly father called him home. His unconditional belief in the Lord Jesus Christ brought him total peace and comfort to be welcomed home by his heavenly family. As the family Patriarch,...

Kathleen "Kathie" Johnson

Kathleen "Kathie" Johnson

February 24, 2018

Kathleen ' Kathie' Johnson, age 66, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully, with her children by her side, February 24, 2018, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. She was born on Oct. 18, 1951, in Minneapolis. Kathie graduated in the Class of 1969 in St. Louis Park. She was the queen of her square dancing club in 2002. She...

Cynthia B. Balgaard Radel

Cynthia B. Balgaard Radel

February 24, 2018

Cynthia B. Balgaard (nee Radel)

Age 90 of Burnsville, born April 7, 1927 in Sanborn, Minnesota, the daughter of Paul and Elma (Neumann) Radel, passed away peacefully, February 24, 2018. She was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church of Willow Lake Township near Sanborn. Cynthia was united in marriage to Luvern (Lou) Balgaard on June 28, 1975. She was employed...

James W. Wieser

James W. Wieser

February 23, 2018

James "JW" Wieser, age 68 of Hastings and formerly of Burnsville, died Friday morning, February 23, 2018, at United Hospital in St. Paul. James William, the son of Rita (Hogan) Donovan, was born on January 27, 1950, in Waterloo, Iowa. At a young age, JW was adopted by Bill and Dorothy Wieser, and later graduated from East High School...

Bernard "Barney" Ostertag

Bernard "Barney" Ostertag

February 20, 2018

Bernard "Barney" Arnold Ostertag, age 80 of Hampton, died peacefully on Tuesday morning, February 20, 2018, at Kingsley Shores Senior Living in Lakeville. Barney was born on April 25, 1937 to Leo and Cordelia (nee Friendshuh) Ostertag at their Richfield farm. He was the fourth youngest of twelve children and was four years old when his family moved to...

David M. Dahl

David M. Dahl

February 19, 2018

David M. Dahl of Richfield passed away at the age of 76. Preceded in death by parents, Melvin and Adella. A proud veteran of the Vietnam War, David enjoyed spending time on the Apostle Islands, specifically Sand Island, and in the Bayfield area. One of his truest joys was his grandchildren, being with them would make his face light up....

Margaret "Marge" Owens

Margaret "Marge" Owens

February 19, 2018

Owens, Margaret “Marge”

Age 64 of Farmington (formerly of Fridley and Crosslake), passed away on Feb. 19, 2018 surrounded by family. She was a beloved wife, loving mother, devoted grandmother, treasured sister and precious friend. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dale “Skip” Owens Jr.; parents, Francis and Ardis McCarty; puppy, Sydney. Survived by children, Dale “Chip” Owens III, Krista...

Richard "Dick" Root

Richard "Dick" Root

February 18, 2018

Richard M. Root, age 71, of Hastings, passed away at home February 18, 2018, after a long 2-year battle with lymphoma, surrounded by his family. Dick was born in the Spring Valley, MN area, grew up in a farming family, attended a one-room schoolhouse and participated in football, basketball, and track and field (his favorite). He got a BA...

Donna J. Zeien

Donna J. Zeien

February 17, 2018

Donna J. Zeien, age 86 of Hastings, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday evening, February 17, 2018, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Donna Jean, the daughter of Daniel and Myrtle (Brott) Walters, was born on May 8, 1931, in New Hampton, Iowa. Following her graduation as Salutatorian from New Hampton High School with the class...

Kenneth W Fry

Kenneth W Fry

February 17, 2018

Kenneth W. Fry Passed away peacefully on February 17, 2018 surrounded by family at the age of 76. Born on August 13, 1941 to Henry and Margareta Fry in Edmonton, Canada and preceded in death by his brother, Rev. Henry Fry. Ken will be dearly missed by his wife of 48 years, Mary Ann; children Heidi Freske (Kyle), Ken (Wendy),...

Marshall Shapiro

Marshall Shapiro

February 16, 2018

Marshall Shapiro, age 88 of Hastings, died peacefully on Friday morning, February 16, 2018, at the Minnesota Veterans Home Minneapolis. Marshall, the son of Albert and Mae (Yanovitz) Shapiro, was born on December 21, 1929, in Boston, Massachusetts. Following his graduation from Boston English High School with the class of 1947, he attended the Berklee School of Music in...

Kim Marie Wood

Kim Marie Wood

February 15, 2018

Kim Wood, age 60 of Wabasha, formerly of Hastings, died suddenly on Thursday, February 15, 2018, at her home.Kim Marie was born November 1, 1957,in Hastings to Robert and Fay (Shelstad) Schluessler. She grew up and went to school in Red Wing. Kim loved dogs, fishing and helping people whenever she could. She had a contagious laugh which could...

Kevin A. Scott

Kevin A. Scott

February 15, 2018

Kevin Alan Scott, 61, of Hastings, MN, formerly of Lanesboro, MN, passed away suddenly on Thursday, February 15th of multiple organ failures due to cardiac arrest. Kevin was born September 12th, 1956, in Salem, OR to Rutherford “Scotty” and Ramona (Maixner) Scott. He attended school in Salem and Hillsboro, OR. He later lived in Frankfurt, KY and Owatonna, MN...

Loretta A. Schaffer

Loretta A. Schaffer

February 14, 2018

Loretta A. Schaffer, age 94 of Miesville, died peacefully on Wednesday morning, February 14, 2018, at Augustana Care of Hastings. Born in Ellsworth, Wisconsin on September 1, 1923, Loretta was the middle child of Carl and Mary Loretta "Etta" (Saxton) Yanisch. Her sister, Iva Marie, and brother Jerry, preceded her in death. They lived in Red Wing, where Loretta...

James "Jim" Clement

James "Jim" Clement

February 14, 2018

James "Jim" Edward Clement, age 73 of Hastings, died peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on Wednesday morning, February 14, 2018. Jim, the son of William and Arlyne Clement, was born on December 6, 1944, in Madison, Wisconsin. He was the youngest of three children. Captain of his football team, Jim graduated from Prairie du Sac High School....

Edward H Moe

Edward H Moe

February 10, 2018

Edward H. Moe, age 79, of Hastings, passed away Feb. 10, 2018. Survived by wife, Bee; children, Kimberly (Steven) Bauer, Cynthia (James) Tomczak; grandchildren, Michael, Nichole, Samantha, and John; other relatives and friends. Private Family Services.

Catherine Georgia Shannon

Catherine Georgia Shannon

February 7, 2018

Shannon, Catherine Georgia “Taddy”

died peacefully on Feb. 7, 2018 at 91 years of age.  Welcomed into heaven by husband, Jerry and grandson, Aaron. Survived by her children: Jeffrey, Patrick (Betsy), Richard, Kevin (Nancy), Michael (Angie) and Mary Kay Shannon; grandchildren: Jeffrey Jr., Joseph, Andrew (Jane), MacKenzie, Morgan, Isabella Shannon; great-grandchild: Aaron Daniel Shannon; brother, George Holland; sisters, Lenore Kane and...

Hector Rodriguez

Hector Rodriguez

February 7, 2018

Rodriguez, Hector

Age 68 of St. Paul, passed away on 2/7/2018. Survived by sister, Maria; nephew, Raul Jr.; brothers, Leonardo and Raul of Texas and their families. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial at 11am on 2/15/2018 at Our Lady of Guadalupe, 401 Concord St., St. Paul, visitation one hour prior.

 

Burial Date February 15, 2018

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Joseph E. Kocholek

Joseph E. Kocholek

February 26, 2018

Kocholek, Joseph E.

Age 87 of Apple Valley (formerly of South Minneapolis and North Port, FL), passed away on Feb. 26, 2018 at home surrounded by family. Preceded in death by sons, John David and James Donovan; step-granddaughter, Tanya Peterson. Survived by wife, Martha; children, Mike (Lynn), Jean (Alan) Tourtellotte and Kari (Rodney) Petrik; grandchildren, John (Christina), C. Michael, David and...

Clayton Mcdougall

Clayton Mcdougall

February 25, 2018

Clayton Earl McDougall, was born on March 13, 1934, at a private residence in Dodge Center, MN. On February 25, 2018, at almost 84 years of age, his heavenly father called him home. His unconditional belief in the Lord Jesus Christ brought him total peace and comfort to be welcomed home by his heavenly family. As the family Patriarch,...

Kathleen "Kathie" Johnson

Kathleen "Kathie" Johnson

February 24, 2018

Kathleen ' Kathie' Johnson, age 66, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully, with her children by her side, February 24, 2018, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. She was born on Oct. 18, 1951, in Minneapolis. Kathie graduated in the Class of 1969 in St. Louis Park. She was the queen of her square dancing club in 2002. She...

Cynthia B. Balgaard Radel

Cynthia B. Balgaard Radel

February 24, 2018

Cynthia B. Balgaard (nee Radel)

Age 90 of Burnsville, born April 7, 1927 in Sanborn, Minnesota, the daughter of Paul and Elma (Neumann) Radel, passed away peacefully, February 24, 2018. She was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church of Willow Lake Township near Sanborn. Cynthia was united in marriage to Luvern (Lou) Balgaard on June 28, 1975. She was employed...

James W. Wieser

James W. Wieser

February 23, 2018

James "JW" Wieser, age 68 of Hastings and formerly of Burnsville, died Friday morning, February 23, 2018, at United Hospital in St. Paul. James William, the son of Rita (Hogan) Donovan, was born on January 27, 1950, in Waterloo, Iowa. At a young age, JW was adopted by Bill and Dorothy Wieser, and later graduated from East High School...

Bernard "Barney" Ostertag

Bernard "Barney" Ostertag

February 20, 2018

Bernard "Barney" Arnold Ostertag, age 80 of Hampton, died peacefully on Tuesday morning, February 20, 2018, at Kingsley Shores Senior Living in Lakeville. Barney was born on April 25, 1937 to Leo and Cordelia (nee Friendshuh) Ostertag at their Richfield farm. He was the fourth youngest of twelve children and was four years old when his family moved to...

David M. Dahl

David M. Dahl

February 19, 2018

David M. Dahl of Richfield passed away at the age of 76. Preceded in death by parents, Melvin and Adella. A proud veteran of the Vietnam War, David enjoyed spending time on the Apostle Islands, specifically Sand Island, and in the Bayfield area. One of his truest joys was his grandchildren, being with them would make his face light up....

Margaret "Marge" Owens

Margaret "Marge" Owens

February 19, 2018

Owens, Margaret “Marge”

Age 64 of Farmington (formerly of Fridley and Crosslake), passed away on Feb. 19, 2018 surrounded by family. She was a beloved wife, loving mother, devoted grandmother, treasured sister and precious friend. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dale “Skip” Owens Jr.; parents, Francis and Ardis McCarty; puppy, Sydney. Survived by children, Dale “Chip” Owens III, Krista...

Richard "Dick" Root

Richard "Dick" Root

February 18, 2018

Richard M. Root, age 71, of Hastings, passed away at home February 18, 2018, after a long 2-year battle with lymphoma, surrounded by his family. Dick was born in the Spring Valley, MN area, grew up in a farming family, attended a one-room schoolhouse and participated in football, basketball, and track and field (his favorite). He got a BA...

Donna J. Zeien

Donna J. Zeien

February 17, 2018

Donna J. Zeien, age 86 of Hastings, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday evening, February 17, 2018, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Donna Jean, the daughter of Daniel and Myrtle (Brott) Walters, was born on May 8, 1931, in New Hampton, Iowa. Following her graduation as Salutatorian from New Hampton High School with the class...

Kenneth W Fry

Kenneth W Fry

February 17, 2018

Kenneth W. Fry Passed away peacefully on February 17, 2018 surrounded by family at the age of 76. Born on August 13, 1941 to Henry and Margareta Fry in Edmonton, Canada and preceded in death by his brother, Rev. Henry Fry. Ken will be dearly missed by his wife of 48 years, Mary Ann; children Heidi Freske (Kyle), Ken (Wendy),...

Marshall Shapiro

Marshall Shapiro

February 16, 2018

Marshall Shapiro, age 88 of Hastings, died peacefully on Friday morning, February 16, 2018, at the Minnesota Veterans Home Minneapolis. Marshall, the son of Albert and Mae (Yanovitz) Shapiro, was born on December 21, 1929, in Boston, Massachusetts. Following his graduation from Boston English High School with the class of 1947, he attended the Berklee School of Music in...

Kim Marie Wood

Kim Marie Wood

February 15, 2018

Kim Wood, age 60 of Wabasha, formerly of Hastings, died suddenly on Thursday, February 15, 2018, at her home.Kim Marie was born November 1, 1957,in Hastings to Robert and Fay (Shelstad) Schluessler. She grew up and went to school in Red Wing. Kim loved dogs, fishing and helping people whenever she could. She had a contagious laugh which could...

Kevin A. Scott

Kevin A. Scott

February 15, 2018

Kevin Alan Scott, 61, of Hastings, MN, formerly of Lanesboro, MN, passed away suddenly on Thursday, February 15th of multiple organ failures due to cardiac arrest. Kevin was born September 12th, 1956, in Salem, OR to Rutherford “Scotty” and Ramona (Maixner) Scott. He attended school in Salem and Hillsboro, OR. He later lived in Frankfurt, KY and Owatonna, MN...

Loretta A. Schaffer

Loretta A. Schaffer

February 14, 2018

Loretta A. Schaffer, age 94 of Miesville, died peacefully on Wednesday morning, February 14, 2018, at Augustana Care of Hastings. Born in Ellsworth, Wisconsin on September 1, 1923, Loretta was the middle child of Carl and Mary Loretta "Etta" (Saxton) Yanisch. Her sister, Iva Marie, and brother Jerry, preceded her in death. They lived in Red Wing, where Loretta...

James "Jim" Clement

James "Jim" Clement

February 14, 2018

James "Jim" Edward Clement, age 73 of Hastings, died peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on Wednesday morning, February 14, 2018. Jim, the son of William and Arlyne Clement, was born on December 6, 1944, in Madison, Wisconsin. He was the youngest of three children. Captain of his football team, Jim graduated from Prairie du Sac High School....

Edward H Moe

Edward H Moe

February 10, 2018

Edward H. Moe, age 79, of Hastings, passed away Feb. 10, 2018. Survived by wife, Bee; children, Kimberly (Steven) Bauer, Cynthia (James) Tomczak; grandchildren, Michael, Nichole, Samantha, and John; other relatives and friends. Private Family Services.

Catherine Georgia Shannon

Catherine Georgia Shannon

February 7, 2018

Shannon, Catherine Georgia “Taddy”

died peacefully on Feb. 7, 2018 at 91 years of age.  Welcomed into heaven by husband, Jerry and grandson, Aaron. Survived by her children: Jeffrey, Patrick (Betsy), Richard, Kevin (Nancy), Michael (Angie) and Mary Kay Shannon; grandchildren: Jeffrey Jr., Joseph, Andrew (Jane), MacKenzie, Morgan, Isabella Shannon; great-grandchild: Aaron Daniel Shannon; brother, George Holland; sisters, Lenore Kane and...

Hector Rodriguez

Hector Rodriguez

February 7, 2018

Rodriguez, Hector

Age 68 of St. Paul, passed away on 2/7/2018. Survived by sister, Maria; nephew, Raul Jr.; brothers, Leonardo and Raul of Texas and their families. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial at 11am on 2/15/2018 at Our Lady of Guadalupe, 401 Concord St., St. Paul, visitation one hour prior.

 

Burial Date February 15, 2018

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