February 2, 2025

Ellen A. Crist, age 89, of Hastings, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Regina Hospital in Hastings.

Ellen was born on September 21, 1935, in Walcott Township, MN, to Joseph and Marie (Anhorn) Mechura. She was a devoted and compassionate mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, cherishing every...

February 2, 2025

Charles Henry Schlomka, age 63, of Cottage Grove, died suddenly but peacefully at Regions Hospital on Sunday evening, February 2, 2025. He was born on December 18, 1961, in West St. Paul to Hank and Carol (Grosskreutz) Schlomka and was the youngest of four children. 

Charlie lived a simple and content life, finding joy in life’s everyday moments. He loved going...

February 1, 2025

Raymond A. Gergen Jr., age 83, of Hastings, MN, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at his residence in Hastings.

Ray Gergen Jr., the son of Raymond Sr. and Helen (Endres) Gergen was born April 21,1941 on the original family farm.

Following his 1959 graduation from...

February 1, 2025

Randall (Randy) Birk , age 51, passed away on Saturday evening at his Hastings home with family by his side.

Randy was born in Red Wing to William and Alice Birk on October 12, 1973.

He graduated at Hastings High School in 1991 . He went on to school at Red...

January 31, 2025

Joanne Beverly “Bev” Adams

Joanne Beverly “Bev” Adams was born May 25, 1932, in Rutland, SD, and passed away January 31, 2025, in Apple Valley, MN. The daughter of Lawrence and Georgine (Johnson) Graff, she was a “cradle Lutheran,” and her faith stayed with her all of her days. She was the eleventh of thirteen siblings, and family was the heart...

January 30, 2025

Canonico, Susan Marie “Sue”

Age 80, of Rosemount, MN, formerly of Bloomington, MN, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2025, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Sue was born on January 2, 1945, in Everett, Washington where her parents were stationed with the US Navy during WWII. After the war, her family returned to Tucson, AZ. Sue graduated from St. Joseph’s...

January 28, 2025

Mary Lou Schenck (Gust)

Age 79 of Rosemount went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Jan. 28, 2025. Mary Lou is survived by husband, Don Perkins; sons: David Schenck and Jeffrey (Melissa) Schenck; siblings, Audrey Yates and Ronald (Addie) Gust; grandchildren: Tiffany (Brandon), Nicholas, Alex and Cameron; step-children, Tara (Jesse Keller) Godden, Robert (Kirstin) Perkins and Scott Perkins....

January 26, 2025

Lynn, Eleanor M.

Age 95 of Apple Valley (formerly of Mpls), passed away peacefully on Jan. 26, 2025. Preceded in death by her husband, Frank “Fritz”; and 3 siblings. Survived by her children, John (Jeanette), Gary (Donna), Vicki (Andy) Daca, and Tim (Jeanne); 7 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and sister, Bunny (Wayne) Johnson. Private family interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials...

January 25, 2025

Geraldine "Geri" M. Kendall, age 91, of Hastings, passed away peacefully at her residence on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Born on September 29, 1933, to Fred and Florence (Goodier) Balster in Hastings, Minnesota, Geri was one of nine children and spent her childhood in the town she called home throughout her life.

Geri was an...

January 25, 2025

Shirley Jane Milliman, age 89 of Apple Valley, born September 17, 1935 in Minneapolis, MN to Philip A. and Jean L. Garvey, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family, January 25, 2025. Shirely was the 6th of 8 children and is preceded in death by her four brothers: Philip, George, Richard, Walter and sister, Mabel Demko. Shirley will be...

January 24, 2025

Sharon A. Nilan (née McNamara), age 84

Born on November 14, 1940, in Hastings, MN, to Eugene and Marie (Maher) McNamara, Sharon A. Nilan passed away peacefully on January 24, 2025, at Saint Therese of Woodbury.

Sharon met and married Edward "Ed" Nilan, and the couple lived in Illinois, where she...

January 22, 2025

Monge, Steven M.

Age 65 of Inver Grove Heights, passed away peacefully on Jan. 22, 2025. Preceded in death by his father, Larry. Survived by his loving and devoted wife, Mary; mother, Audrey; sister, Debra (Mark) Higgins; sister-in-law, Catherine Isenman; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Steve’s greatest joy was his wife and family including his nieces who he was so...

January 21, 2025

Earl R. Foster, age 77, of Hastings, passed away on January 21, 2025 at his home.

Earl was born on March 25, 1947 in Hastings, Minnesota to Cecil and Agnes (Furney) Foster. During high school, Earl had many jobs. He worked at the Wayne Brown Farm as a farmhand, as a sign printer...

January 21, 2025

Schultz, Terry

of Apple Valley, decided that after 84 years, enough was enough and peacefully departed this world on January 21, 2025.

Born on August 5, 1940, in Waseca, Minnesota, Terry was adopted by Harry and Millie Schultz, owners of the Bright Spot confectionary in Winona. He graduated from Winona Senior High School in 1958 and served his country honorably in the...

January 20, 2025

Peggy Lee Scherff, 79, of Welch, MN, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully at home on January 20th, 2025.

She was born in Waseca, MN in 1945 to John (Jack) Erwin and Maxine Statham. She grew up and graduated from Waseca High School. She spent time living in Philadelphia, PA, and Orlando, FL, where she gave...

January 19, 2025

Robert L. “Bob” Larson

died peacefully on Jan. 19, 2025 in Anoka, MN at the age of 99.  He will be best remembered as being among the last of the “Greatest Generation.”  As the son of proud Swedish immigrants, he was a shining example of one whose strong work ethic, modest demeanor, and self-discipline were shaped by the Great Depression and...

January 17, 2025

Ruth Mary Bremer (Miller) passed away peacefully on January 17, 2025 at Regina Assisted Living in Hastings, MN after 94 vibrant and beautiful years.

Ruth was born in 1930 in Belchester, MN, “the year of the crash” as she loved to say. A force of nature, joyous, without regrets, jealousies or grievances, endlessly engaged with...

January 15, 2025

John T. “Jack” Jennings, age 91 of Spring Hill, Florida, passed peacefully on Wednesday evening, January 15, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary (Caturia) Jennings; parents, Charles and Margaret (Thompson) Jennings; brother, George; and sister, Margaret.

Jack is survived by his three sons, Tim (Wendy) Jennings, David Jennings and partner Abbie, Philip (Marty) Jennings; two grandchildren, Heather (Mike)...

January 15, 2025

Annie Lou J. Westlund,

age 92 formerly of S. Mpls.  Preceded in death by beloved husband, John; sons, Donald and Dean; and daughter-in-law, Nanc.  Survived by sons and daughter-in-laws, David (Lee), Dale (Sandy), Douglas (Jill), Dick, daughter-in-law, Gailey;  daughter and son-in-law, Patti (Rick) Mercado; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and sister-in-law, Jeanne.  Funeral service 12 Noon, Friday, Jan. 24, 2025 at...

January 13, 2025

Kari R. E. Watne, Age 49 of Bloomington, born July 18, 1975 in Minneapolis, adopted and raised by parents, Westen & Carol Anderson, passed away unexpectedly at home, January 13, 2025. Kari was very active in her early years in Job’s Daughters, Bethel #1 in Richfield and with different organizations at the American Swedish Institute. Kari also enjoyed spending many...