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Martin "Marty" Mcisaac

Martin "Marty" Mcisaac

April 7, 2018

McIsaac, Martin “Marty” Age 55 of Apple Valley, Martin passed away on Sat., April 7, 2018 suddenly and without suffering. He was survived by his wife of 26 years, Biddi; children, Errin, Ellyn and Henry; sister, Mary; brother, Michael (Donna); nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He lived his life large, loved to help people and was very involved in...

Eugene Gerald Fromm

Eugene Gerald Fromm

April 7, 2018

Eugene Gerald Fromm, Age 75, of Mpls., passed away on April 7th, 2018. Preceded in death by his parents, Alphonse and Syvilla, and his sister Darlene. Eugene lived his entire life in Minneapolis MN, except for one magical year spent in New Zealand, “the most beautiful place in the world.” He graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1960 and earned...

Mae Jordis Carolyn Haugen  Ellestad

Mae Jordis Carolyn Haugen Ellestad

April 5, 2018

Mae Jordis Carolyn Haugen Ellestad, age 94 of Hastings, formerly of Blue Earth, died April 5, 2018 at Regina Assisted Living in Hastings. Mae was born February 9, 1924, in Spring Grove MN to Josie and Carl Haugen. After graduating from Spring Grove High School, she attended Fairview Nursing School in Minneapolis, MN. Mae was joined in marriage to...

Shirley Ann Meier

Shirley Ann Meier

April 5, 2018

Shirley Ann Meier, age 91, most recently of Buford, GA, passed away on Thursday, April 5, 2018. Shirley was born in Alma, WI on March 9, 1927. She graduated from Hastings High School and spend most of her life in Hastings, MN. She worked as a secretary at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church for several years, was a cook...

Dr. John Plunkett

Dr. John Plunkett

April 4, 2018

Dr. John Plunkett, a distinguished forensic pathologist of Dakota County, passed away April 4 at his beloved "geriatric horse farm" in Welch MN surrounded by loving family and friends. We meet many people in our lives, many of whom are exceptional, but even among those few, John was extraordinary. He was kind, generous and loving, and a gift to...

Shirley E. Hooker

Shirley E. Hooker

April 2, 2018

Shirley E. Hooker

Age 91 of Burnsville, formerly of Bloomington, born December 3, 1926 in Minneapolis to Harold and Lillian Johnson, passed away April 2, 2018.She is preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth “Bill” and was the youngest daughter and the last of eleven children. Shirley will be dearly missed by her daughter, Kathy (Douglas) Peterson; sons: Paul (Kassie), Dan...

Margaret Ann Klein

Margaret Ann Klein

April 1, 2018

Margaret A. Klein, age 82, of South Saint Paul, passed away at White Pines in Mendota Heights on April 1, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Margaret Gilman; husband, James Klein; sister, Betty Jane Capron; brother, Robert Capron. She is survived by her children, James Klein, Cindy (Patrick) Reiland, Timothy (Debbie) Klein, Mary Kay...

Louise V. Nygaard

Louise V. Nygaard

April 1, 2018

Nygaard, Louise V. age 96 formerly of Mpls. Past member of the Kevin Belle’s. Preceded in death by husband, Lawrence, twin brother, Earl and sister, Josephine. Survived by sons, Richard (Cheryl) and Terry; 6 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, sister-in-law, Carolyn. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 11 AM at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, 5426 12th Ave. S. with visitation 1...

Antonia C. Garza

Antonia C. Garza

March 31, 2018

Antonia C. Garza traded this world for the streets of gold on March 31, 2018, at 2:30 a.m. She spent the last days of her life surrounded by her family and friends with love, much laughter, and prayer. Antonia, age 85, was known to all as "Grandma", born in Houston, Texas, but moved to Minnesota over fifty years ago....

Roger Elwyn Moseman

Roger Elwyn Moseman

March 30, 2018

Roger Elwyn Moseman, age 87, of Hastings, passed away March 30, 2018, at Reflections Hospice in Northfield. He was preceded in death by parents, Donald and Pearl (Lange) Moseman; siblings, Carol Christensen, Robert and Lawrence Moseman. Roger is survived by his wife, Betty Ann (Denny) Moseman; children, Anne, Bruce (Jenifer), Russell, Ricky (Vickie) and Joan (Bryan); grandchildren, Scott Moseman,...

Raymond (Ray) Hanson

Raymond (Ray) Hanson

March 29, 2018

Raymond Hanson (Ray) An incredible man has left this earth. Ray passed away March 29th at his home in Rosemount, after having battled leukemia. Ray was born October 11, 1937 in Madelia, Minnesota to Raymond and Evelyn (Bennett) Hanson. He grew up on the family farm and graduated from Lake Crystal High School where he met his future bride, Jean...

Linda Rae Young

Linda Rae Young

March 28, 2018

Young, Linda Rae, Age 69 of Mendota, born November 12, 1948 in Princeton, MN, to Axel and Jeanette Lofgren, passed away March 28, 2018. Linda was an entrepreneur and restauranteur establishing many restaurants and businesses in the Twin Cities. She is preceded in death by her sister, Connie. Linda will be dearly missed by her husband, Charlie; sons: Tod Bruestle...

Lyla J. Davies

Lyla J. Davies

March 27, 2018

Lyla J. Davies, age 90, of Hastings and formerly of Denmark Township, died Tuesday morning, March 27, 2018, at Regina Assisted Living in Hastings. Lyla Jane, the daughter of Otto and Ada (Woodward) Potratz, was born on October 22, 1927, in Leola, South Dakota. Following her education, Lyla was united in marriage to Burton Davies on April 17, 1944,...

Tricia Judith-Roberts Mattson

Tricia Judith-Roberts Mattson

March 27, 2018

Mattson, Tricia J-R Age 44 of Farmington, passed away after a long battle on March 27, 2018 surrounded by family. Survived by husband, Mike; children, Austin and Ailah; parents, Tom Roberts and Judith Smith; brother, Todd Roberts; birth parents, Bob and Kim Mason; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral at 3pm on Mon., April 2, 2018 at Henry W....

Walter R. Fontaine

Walter R. Fontaine

March 25, 2018

Walter Fontaine, age 67, of Hastings, died unexpectedly on Sunday, March 25, 2018. Walter Raymond, was born November 16, 1950 in St. Paul, to Edwin and Ruth (Dwuznik) Fontaine. He grew up in St. Paul, and attended Humboldt High School, graduating in 1969. He then entered the United States Navy in 1969. He served 4 years in the Navy...

Kim M. Larson

Kim M. Larson

March 24, 2018

Kimberly M. Larson, age 62, of Hastings died Saturday, March 24, 2018 at Regina Medical Center in Hastings. Kim was born October 11, 1955, to Charles R. Prahl and Helen M. (Huneke) in Red Wing, MN. She attended Red Wing Schools and married James Larson March 31, 1972. She was a long time employee at Smead Manufacturing in Hastings....

Harriett T. Richardson

Harriett T. Richardson

March 21, 2018

Harriet T. Richardson, age 75 of Hampton, died Wednesday evening, March 21, 2018 at Regina Senior Living Transitional Care. Harriet was born May 30, 1942 in St. Charles, IL to Alvin Leonard and Alice Winifred (Thorp) Nelson. She loved nature, especially bird watching and enjoyed drawing, writing and reading poetry. She was interested in science, particularly with the stars....

Louise Marie Wagner

Louise Marie Wagner

March 21, 2018

Louise Wagner, age 96, of Miesville, passed away March 21, 2018, at Regina Senior Living. She was born October 29, 1921, in Watertown, SD. Preceded in death by husband, Greg Wagner. Survived by children, Jeanne (Mark) Jacobson, Jim Wagner, Bob (Shelly) Wagner, and Greg (Deb) Wagner; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial will...

Kaye J Keene

Kaye J Keene

March 21, 2018

Kaye J. Keene, age 82, of Hastings, passed away Mar. 21, 2018 with her family by her side at United Hospital in St. Paul. Kaye was more than a daughter, wife, and mother. She was a tenacious caregiver for her husband Tom, who was her high school sweetheart. Early in their marriage, Tom injured his neck resulting in quadriplegia....

Fredrick Leo Bauer

Fredrick Leo Bauer

March 18, 2018

Fredrick Leo Bauer, a loving father and grandfather, age 63, of Hastings, died Sunday, March 18, 2018 in Hastings. Fredrick Leo was born September 2, 1954, in Red Wing, MN to Nick and Marcella (Fox) Bauer. He attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1973. Fred married Cindy Jacobson, and they enjoyed 27 years of marriage. He greatly enjoyed gardening and...

Martin "Marty" Mcisaac

Martin "Marty" Mcisaac

April 7, 2018

McIsaac, Martin “Marty” Age 55 of Apple Valley, Martin passed away on Sat., April 7, 2018 suddenly and without suffering. He was survived by his wife of 26 years, Biddi; children, Errin, Ellyn and Henry; sister, Mary; brother, Michael (Donna); nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He lived his life large, loved to help people and was very involved in...

Eugene Gerald Fromm

Eugene Gerald Fromm

April 7, 2018

Eugene Gerald Fromm, Age 75, of Mpls., passed away on April 7th, 2018. Preceded in death by his parents, Alphonse and Syvilla, and his sister Darlene. Eugene lived his entire life in Minneapolis MN, except for one magical year spent in New Zealand, “the most beautiful place in the world.” He graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1960 and earned...

Mae Jordis Carolyn Haugen  Ellestad

Mae Jordis Carolyn Haugen Ellestad

April 5, 2018

Mae Jordis Carolyn Haugen Ellestad, age 94 of Hastings, formerly of Blue Earth, died April 5, 2018 at Regina Assisted Living in Hastings. Mae was born February 9, 1924, in Spring Grove MN to Josie and Carl Haugen. After graduating from Spring Grove High School, she attended Fairview Nursing School in Minneapolis, MN. Mae was joined in marriage to...

Shirley Ann Meier

Shirley Ann Meier

April 5, 2018

Shirley Ann Meier, age 91, most recently of Buford, GA, passed away on Thursday, April 5, 2018. Shirley was born in Alma, WI on March 9, 1927. She graduated from Hastings High School and spend most of her life in Hastings, MN. She worked as a secretary at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church for several years, was a cook...

Dr. John Plunkett

Dr. John Plunkett

April 4, 2018

Dr. John Plunkett, a distinguished forensic pathologist of Dakota County, passed away April 4 at his beloved "geriatric horse farm" in Welch MN surrounded by loving family and friends. We meet many people in our lives, many of whom are exceptional, but even among those few, John was extraordinary. He was kind, generous and loving, and a gift to...

Shirley E. Hooker

Shirley E. Hooker

April 2, 2018

Shirley E. Hooker

Age 91 of Burnsville, formerly of Bloomington, born December 3, 1926 in Minneapolis to Harold and Lillian Johnson, passed away April 2, 2018.She is preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth “Bill” and was the youngest daughter and the last of eleven children. Shirley will be dearly missed by her daughter, Kathy (Douglas) Peterson; sons: Paul (Kassie), Dan...

Margaret Ann Klein

Margaret Ann Klein

April 1, 2018

Margaret A. Klein, age 82, of South Saint Paul, passed away at White Pines in Mendota Heights on April 1, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Margaret Gilman; husband, James Klein; sister, Betty Jane Capron; brother, Robert Capron. She is survived by her children, James Klein, Cindy (Patrick) Reiland, Timothy (Debbie) Klein, Mary Kay...

Louise V. Nygaard

Louise V. Nygaard

April 1, 2018

Nygaard, Louise V. age 96 formerly of Mpls. Past member of the Kevin Belle’s. Preceded in death by husband, Lawrence, twin brother, Earl and sister, Josephine. Survived by sons, Richard (Cheryl) and Terry; 6 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, sister-in-law, Carolyn. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 11 AM at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, 5426 12th Ave. S. with visitation 1...

Antonia C. Garza

Antonia C. Garza

March 31, 2018

Antonia C. Garza traded this world for the streets of gold on March 31, 2018, at 2:30 a.m. She spent the last days of her life surrounded by her family and friends with love, much laughter, and prayer. Antonia, age 85, was known to all as "Grandma", born in Houston, Texas, but moved to Minnesota over fifty years ago....

Roger Elwyn Moseman

Roger Elwyn Moseman

March 30, 2018

Roger Elwyn Moseman, age 87, of Hastings, passed away March 30, 2018, at Reflections Hospice in Northfield. He was preceded in death by parents, Donald and Pearl (Lange) Moseman; siblings, Carol Christensen, Robert and Lawrence Moseman. Roger is survived by his wife, Betty Ann (Denny) Moseman; children, Anne, Bruce (Jenifer), Russell, Ricky (Vickie) and Joan (Bryan); grandchildren, Scott Moseman,...

Raymond (Ray) Hanson

Raymond (Ray) Hanson

March 29, 2018

Raymond Hanson (Ray) An incredible man has left this earth. Ray passed away March 29th at his home in Rosemount, after having battled leukemia. Ray was born October 11, 1937 in Madelia, Minnesota to Raymond and Evelyn (Bennett) Hanson. He grew up on the family farm and graduated from Lake Crystal High School where he met his future bride, Jean...

Linda Rae Young

Linda Rae Young

March 28, 2018

Young, Linda Rae, Age 69 of Mendota, born November 12, 1948 in Princeton, MN, to Axel and Jeanette Lofgren, passed away March 28, 2018. Linda was an entrepreneur and restauranteur establishing many restaurants and businesses in the Twin Cities. She is preceded in death by her sister, Connie. Linda will be dearly missed by her husband, Charlie; sons: Tod Bruestle...

Lyla J. Davies

Lyla J. Davies

March 27, 2018

Lyla J. Davies, age 90, of Hastings and formerly of Denmark Township, died Tuesday morning, March 27, 2018, at Regina Assisted Living in Hastings. Lyla Jane, the daughter of Otto and Ada (Woodward) Potratz, was born on October 22, 1927, in Leola, South Dakota. Following her education, Lyla was united in marriage to Burton Davies on April 17, 1944,...

Tricia Judith-Roberts Mattson

Tricia Judith-Roberts Mattson

March 27, 2018

Mattson, Tricia J-R Age 44 of Farmington, passed away after a long battle on March 27, 2018 surrounded by family. Survived by husband, Mike; children, Austin and Ailah; parents, Tom Roberts and Judith Smith; brother, Todd Roberts; birth parents, Bob and Kim Mason; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral at 3pm on Mon., April 2, 2018 at Henry W....

Walter R. Fontaine

Walter R. Fontaine

March 25, 2018

Walter Fontaine, age 67, of Hastings, died unexpectedly on Sunday, March 25, 2018. Walter Raymond, was born November 16, 1950 in St. Paul, to Edwin and Ruth (Dwuznik) Fontaine. He grew up in St. Paul, and attended Humboldt High School, graduating in 1969. He then entered the United States Navy in 1969. He served 4 years in the Navy...

Kim M. Larson

Kim M. Larson

March 24, 2018

Kimberly M. Larson, age 62, of Hastings died Saturday, March 24, 2018 at Regina Medical Center in Hastings. Kim was born October 11, 1955, to Charles R. Prahl and Helen M. (Huneke) in Red Wing, MN. She attended Red Wing Schools and married James Larson March 31, 1972. She was a long time employee at Smead Manufacturing in Hastings....

Harriett T. Richardson

Harriett T. Richardson

March 21, 2018

Harriet T. Richardson, age 75 of Hampton, died Wednesday evening, March 21, 2018 at Regina Senior Living Transitional Care. Harriet was born May 30, 1942 in St. Charles, IL to Alvin Leonard and Alice Winifred (Thorp) Nelson. She loved nature, especially bird watching and enjoyed drawing, writing and reading poetry. She was interested in science, particularly with the stars....

Louise Marie Wagner

Louise Marie Wagner

March 21, 2018

Louise Wagner, age 96, of Miesville, passed away March 21, 2018, at Regina Senior Living. She was born October 29, 1921, in Watertown, SD. Preceded in death by husband, Greg Wagner. Survived by children, Jeanne (Mark) Jacobson, Jim Wagner, Bob (Shelly) Wagner, and Greg (Deb) Wagner; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial will...

Kaye J Keene

Kaye J Keene

March 21, 2018

Kaye J. Keene, age 82, of Hastings, passed away Mar. 21, 2018 with her family by her side at United Hospital in St. Paul. Kaye was more than a daughter, wife, and mother. She was a tenacious caregiver for her husband Tom, who was her high school sweetheart. Early in their marriage, Tom injured his neck resulting in quadriplegia....

Fredrick Leo Bauer

Fredrick Leo Bauer

March 18, 2018

Fredrick Leo Bauer, a loving father and grandfather, age 63, of Hastings, died Sunday, March 18, 2018 in Hastings. Fredrick Leo was born September 2, 1954, in Red Wing, MN to Nick and Marcella (Fox) Bauer. He attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1973. Fred married Cindy Jacobson, and they enjoyed 27 years of marriage. He greatly enjoyed gardening and...

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