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Thomas B Garrett

Thomas B Garrett

July 24, 2018

Garrett, Thomas B.

Age 87 of Little Canada, born June 4, 1931 in Minneapolis to Donald and Margaret Garrett, passed away July 24, 2018.  Tom served in the US Army, 101st Airborne during the Korean War, and he retired after 39 years from 3M as a machinist and oiler.  He is preceded in death by his two sons, Bruce and Daniel...

Kevon Richard Kelleher

Kevon Richard Kelleher

July 23, 2018

Kevon Richard Kelleher, age 28, of Hastings MN, passed away unexpectedly July 23, 2018. He was a donor and saved the lives of three people. Kevon was born in Redwood Falls on May 22, 1990, to Kerri Melquist and Richard Kelleher Jr. He was reunited with his sister whom he has missed dearly for sixteen years. Kevon was a...

Betty M. Ford

Betty M. Ford

July 23, 2018

Ford, Betty M.

Age 92 of Apple Valley. Passed away on July 23, 2018, the same day her dear husband, Clayton S. Ford died 11 years ago. Also preceded in death by her brother, Warren Thorson. Survived by children, Bruce (Inga), Tom (Barb) and Jane (Randy) Newman; grandchildren, Ryan, Dan and Nick Newman; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Interment Fort...

Gary Lee Freiermuth

Gary Lee Freiermuth

July 22, 2018

Gary Lee Freiermuth, age 69, of Hastings, passed away of heart failure at home, surrounded by his family on July 22, 2018. Preceded in death parents, Alberta and Nick Freiermuth; nephew, Sam Freiermuth. Survived by wife, Debbie; children, Shelly (Jim) Reeves; Alison Freiermuth; Nicholas Freiermuth (Jamaica Lynch); grandchildren, Adam, Lucas, Alayna, Ethan, Ava-Jean; brother, Randy Freiermuth; and many other...

Ralph N. Hegg

Ralph N. Hegg

July 21, 2018

Hegg, Ralph N.

Passed away peacefully on July 21, 2018 at Providence Place in Mpls. He was born Feb. 11, 1933 in Mpls. and is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Margaret; daughter, Heidi (Neil) Blazey; son, Bruce (Fay) Hegg; brother, Roger (Jo Anne) Hegg; step-grandchildren, Russell Blazey and Vanessa Blazey; and many nieces & nephews. He was preceded...

Kanaysha M. Pachan

Kanaysha M. Pachan

July 18, 2018

Kanaysha M. Pachan, age 22 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully on Wednesday morning, July 18, 2018, at her home. Kanaysha Mari, the daughter of Amy Marie (Pachan) Luckett, was born on June 18, 1996, in St. Paul, Minnesota, and graduated from Hastings High School with the class of 2014. Kanaysha was a longtime employee at Cub Foods, and...

Santina R. Maras

Santina R. Maras

July 14, 2018

Santina R. Maras, age 98 of Hastings, died peacefully following a brief illness on Saturday morning, July 14, 2018, at Augustana Health Care Center in Hastings. Santina was born to Anthony and Louisa (Baldoni) Romani on September 27, 1919, in Hibbing, Minnesota. Following her education at Hibbing High School, where she was a cheerleader, she trained to be a...

Ronald R. Waltz

Ronald R. Waltz

July 14, 2018

Ronald R. Waltz

Age 82 of Minneapolis, born April 6, 1936 in Aitkin, MN to Lloyd and Elizabeth Walz, passed away with his family by his side, July 14, 2018 in Apple Valley, MN.

He is preceded in death by his brothers, John “Jack” and Walter Walz and niece, Dawn Bellonger.  Ronald will be dearly missed by his wife of 50 years,...

Katherine M. Boehland

Katherine M. Boehland

July 13, 2018

Boehland, Katherine M.

Age 73 of Apple Valley, born January 30, 1945 in Bertha, MN to Willard and Ethel (Johnson) Huelsnitz, passed away peacefully July 13, 2018.  She is preceded in death by her brother, Dr. Roger Huelsnitz; nephew, Joel Esteb and brother-in-law, Wallace Esteb.  Katherine will be dearly missed by her husband of 53 years, Lyle; children: Christine Boehland (Michael...

Mariette B. Schmidt

Mariette B. Schmidt

July 11, 2018

Schmidt, Mariette B.

Age 82 of Apple Valley, born Sep. 27, 1935 in St. Paul, MN to Nick & Marion LaManna, passed away peacefully July 11, 2018.  She is preceded in death by her brother, Vincent LaManna.  Mariette will be dearly missed by her children: Rosemarie (Fred) Berkebile, Lawrence (JoAnn) Schmidt and Edward (Mara) Schmidt; grandchildren: Amelia, Emma, Claira and L....

Dorothy G. Raway

Dorothy G. Raway

July 10, 2018

Dorothy G. Raway, age 91 of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2018, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Dorothy Grace, the daughter of Helmer and Mary (Brehm) Hagen, was born on December 6, 1926, in Mankato, Minnesota. Following her graduation from Holy Trinity High School in 1944, Dorothy continued her education at St. Catherine's where she obtained her...

Conor Allen Harold Lilja

Conor Allen Harold Lilja

July 9, 2018

“On July 9, 2018 Conor Allen Harold Lilja, PA-C, 39, of Apple Valley, died unexpectedly in his sleep at home as a result of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.  How extremely ironic- Conor had a HUGE HEART literally and figuratively. He was loved by many and is missed beyond words. He will be cremated and services handled through Henry W. Anderson Mortuary in...

David Casimer Boron

David Casimer Boron

July 5, 2018

David Casimer Boron, beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather died Thursday, July 5th at the age of 71, from A.L.S., which was diagnosed in September of 2017. Dave was born on August 10, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois. When he was 18 months old his family moved to Schofield, Wisconsin, where he enjoyed his summers with his many cousins working...

Francis J. Schommer

Francis J. Schommer

July 5, 2018

Francis J. Schommer, age 88 of Inver Grove Heights, died peacefully surrounded by his loving daughters on Thursday morning, July 5, 2018, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Francis Jacob, the son of John and Anna (Eischens) Schommer, was born on April 2, 1930, in Canby, Minnesota. Following his education, Francis enlisted in the United States Army and was...

Eugene "Geno" Halberg

Eugene "Geno" Halberg

July 5, 2018

Eugene E. "Geno" Halberg Jr., age 66, of Hastings, died Thursday, July 5, 2018, at Regina Medical Center after a brief illness. Eugene E. was born August 11, 1951 in Hastings to Eugene E. Sr. and Vyollet A. (Jacobson) Halberg. He attended Hastings Schools with the class of 1969. He also attended Dakota County Technical College for a degree...

Shirley M. Gadient

Shirley M. Gadient

July 5, 2018

Shirley M. Gadient

Born on July 30th, 1926 to Olive and Edward Broze of Red Wing, MN. She graduated from Red Wing High School in 1944 and maintained lifelong friendships with many of her schoolmates. Her biggest adventure began when she married John David Gadient in 1946. The couple spent the first part of their married life in Red Wing before...

John "Jack" Frandrup

John "Jack" Frandrup

July 3, 2018

John "Jack" Frandrup, age 58 of Hastings, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday evening, July 3, 2018. He spent the day celebrating his birthday, and was able to take one final trip to the Steinhaus in Vermillion. Jack, the son of Gerald "Jerry" and Delores (Karnick) Frandrup, was born on July 3, 1960, in...

Doris L. Hansel

Doris L. Hansel

July 2, 2018

Doris Leona Hansel, age 87 of Hastings, passed into Heaven July 02, 2018 at Regina Assisted Living surrounded by her family. Doris, the second of four daughters, was born July 31, 1930, in Carrollton, MO, to farming parents Raymond and Leona (Fergason) Struck. She married Harry J. Hansel, whose family lived on a nearby farm, on March 16, 1952,...

Breanna Marie Foix

Breanna Marie Foix

July 2, 2018

Breanna Marie Foix, age 14, of Cottage Grove, passed away July 2, 2018, due to injuries following an auto accident. Breanna was born on October 20, 2003 in St. Louis Park, MN. She was a young lady full of joy and a passion for life. She always did her best to make others smile and laugh because she never...

Ramon "Ray" Stahlberg

Ramon "Ray" Stahlberg

July 1, 2018

Ramon 'Ray' Stahlberg, age 72, of Colorado, formerly Cottage Grove, MN, passed away July 1, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rognar and Mildred; brother and sister in law, Robert (Joyce); sisters, Jane Laird and Janice Haney; brother, Ronald; and his 1st wife, Vicky. Ray is survived by his wife, Carrie; children, Jeffrey, Melissa, Jereme(Tara), Joshua...

Thomas B Garrett

Thomas B Garrett

July 24, 2018

Garrett, Thomas B.

Age 87 of Little Canada, born June 4, 1931 in Minneapolis to Donald and Margaret Garrett, passed away July 24, 2018.  Tom served in the US Army, 101st Airborne during the Korean War, and he retired after 39 years from 3M as a machinist and oiler.  He is preceded in death by his two sons, Bruce and Daniel...

Kevon Richard Kelleher

Kevon Richard Kelleher

July 23, 2018

Kevon Richard Kelleher, age 28, of Hastings MN, passed away unexpectedly July 23, 2018. He was a donor and saved the lives of three people. Kevon was born in Redwood Falls on May 22, 1990, to Kerri Melquist and Richard Kelleher Jr. He was reunited with his sister whom he has missed dearly for sixteen years. Kevon was a...

Betty M. Ford

Betty M. Ford

July 23, 2018

Ford, Betty M.

Age 92 of Apple Valley. Passed away on July 23, 2018, the same day her dear husband, Clayton S. Ford died 11 years ago. Also preceded in death by her brother, Warren Thorson. Survived by children, Bruce (Inga), Tom (Barb) and Jane (Randy) Newman; grandchildren, Ryan, Dan and Nick Newman; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Interment Fort...

Gary Lee Freiermuth

Gary Lee Freiermuth

July 22, 2018

Gary Lee Freiermuth, age 69, of Hastings, passed away of heart failure at home, surrounded by his family on July 22, 2018. Preceded in death parents, Alberta and Nick Freiermuth; nephew, Sam Freiermuth. Survived by wife, Debbie; children, Shelly (Jim) Reeves; Alison Freiermuth; Nicholas Freiermuth (Jamaica Lynch); grandchildren, Adam, Lucas, Alayna, Ethan, Ava-Jean; brother, Randy Freiermuth; and many other...

Ralph N. Hegg

Ralph N. Hegg

July 21, 2018

Hegg, Ralph N.

Passed away peacefully on July 21, 2018 at Providence Place in Mpls. He was born Feb. 11, 1933 in Mpls. and is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Margaret; daughter, Heidi (Neil) Blazey; son, Bruce (Fay) Hegg; brother, Roger (Jo Anne) Hegg; step-grandchildren, Russell Blazey and Vanessa Blazey; and many nieces & nephews. He was preceded...

Kanaysha M. Pachan

Kanaysha M. Pachan

July 18, 2018

Kanaysha M. Pachan, age 22 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully on Wednesday morning, July 18, 2018, at her home. Kanaysha Mari, the daughter of Amy Marie (Pachan) Luckett, was born on June 18, 1996, in St. Paul, Minnesota, and graduated from Hastings High School with the class of 2014. Kanaysha was a longtime employee at Cub Foods, and...

Santina R. Maras

Santina R. Maras

July 14, 2018

Santina R. Maras, age 98 of Hastings, died peacefully following a brief illness on Saturday morning, July 14, 2018, at Augustana Health Care Center in Hastings. Santina was born to Anthony and Louisa (Baldoni) Romani on September 27, 1919, in Hibbing, Minnesota. Following her education at Hibbing High School, where she was a cheerleader, she trained to be a...

Ronald R. Waltz

Ronald R. Waltz

July 14, 2018

Ronald R. Waltz

Age 82 of Minneapolis, born April 6, 1936 in Aitkin, MN to Lloyd and Elizabeth Walz, passed away with his family by his side, July 14, 2018 in Apple Valley, MN.

He is preceded in death by his brothers, John “Jack” and Walter Walz and niece, Dawn Bellonger.  Ronald will be dearly missed by his wife of 50 years,...

Katherine M. Boehland

Katherine M. Boehland

July 13, 2018

Boehland, Katherine M.

Age 73 of Apple Valley, born January 30, 1945 in Bertha, MN to Willard and Ethel (Johnson) Huelsnitz, passed away peacefully July 13, 2018.  She is preceded in death by her brother, Dr. Roger Huelsnitz; nephew, Joel Esteb and brother-in-law, Wallace Esteb.  Katherine will be dearly missed by her husband of 53 years, Lyle; children: Christine Boehland (Michael...

Mariette B. Schmidt

Mariette B. Schmidt

July 11, 2018

Schmidt, Mariette B.

Age 82 of Apple Valley, born Sep. 27, 1935 in St. Paul, MN to Nick & Marion LaManna, passed away peacefully July 11, 2018.  She is preceded in death by her brother, Vincent LaManna.  Mariette will be dearly missed by her children: Rosemarie (Fred) Berkebile, Lawrence (JoAnn) Schmidt and Edward (Mara) Schmidt; grandchildren: Amelia, Emma, Claira and L....

Dorothy G. Raway

Dorothy G. Raway

July 10, 2018

Dorothy G. Raway, age 91 of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2018, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Dorothy Grace, the daughter of Helmer and Mary (Brehm) Hagen, was born on December 6, 1926, in Mankato, Minnesota. Following her graduation from Holy Trinity High School in 1944, Dorothy continued her education at St. Catherine's where she obtained her...

Conor Allen Harold Lilja

Conor Allen Harold Lilja

July 9, 2018

“On July 9, 2018 Conor Allen Harold Lilja, PA-C, 39, of Apple Valley, died unexpectedly in his sleep at home as a result of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.  How extremely ironic- Conor had a HUGE HEART literally and figuratively. He was loved by many and is missed beyond words. He will be cremated and services handled through Henry W. Anderson Mortuary in...

David Casimer Boron

David Casimer Boron

July 5, 2018

David Casimer Boron, beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather died Thursday, July 5th at the age of 71, from A.L.S., which was diagnosed in September of 2017. Dave was born on August 10, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois. When he was 18 months old his family moved to Schofield, Wisconsin, where he enjoyed his summers with his many cousins working...

Francis J. Schommer

Francis J. Schommer

July 5, 2018

Francis J. Schommer, age 88 of Inver Grove Heights, died peacefully surrounded by his loving daughters on Thursday morning, July 5, 2018, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Francis Jacob, the son of John and Anna (Eischens) Schommer, was born on April 2, 1930, in Canby, Minnesota. Following his education, Francis enlisted in the United States Army and was...

Eugene "Geno" Halberg

Eugene "Geno" Halberg

July 5, 2018

Eugene E. "Geno" Halberg Jr., age 66, of Hastings, died Thursday, July 5, 2018, at Regina Medical Center after a brief illness. Eugene E. was born August 11, 1951 in Hastings to Eugene E. Sr. and Vyollet A. (Jacobson) Halberg. He attended Hastings Schools with the class of 1969. He also attended Dakota County Technical College for a degree...

Shirley M. Gadient

Shirley M. Gadient

July 5, 2018

Shirley M. Gadient

Born on July 30th, 1926 to Olive and Edward Broze of Red Wing, MN. She graduated from Red Wing High School in 1944 and maintained lifelong friendships with many of her schoolmates. Her biggest adventure began when she married John David Gadient in 1946. The couple spent the first part of their married life in Red Wing before...

John "Jack" Frandrup

John "Jack" Frandrup

July 3, 2018

John "Jack" Frandrup, age 58 of Hastings, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday evening, July 3, 2018. He spent the day celebrating his birthday, and was able to take one final trip to the Steinhaus in Vermillion. Jack, the son of Gerald "Jerry" and Delores (Karnick) Frandrup, was born on July 3, 1960, in...

Doris L. Hansel

Doris L. Hansel

July 2, 2018

Doris Leona Hansel, age 87 of Hastings, passed into Heaven July 02, 2018 at Regina Assisted Living surrounded by her family. Doris, the second of four daughters, was born July 31, 1930, in Carrollton, MO, to farming parents Raymond and Leona (Fergason) Struck. She married Harry J. Hansel, whose family lived on a nearby farm, on March 16, 1952,...

Breanna Marie Foix

Breanna Marie Foix

July 2, 2018

Breanna Marie Foix, age 14, of Cottage Grove, passed away July 2, 2018, due to injuries following an auto accident. Breanna was born on October 20, 2003 in St. Louis Park, MN. She was a young lady full of joy and a passion for life. She always did her best to make others smile and laugh because she never...

Ramon "Ray" Stahlberg

Ramon "Ray" Stahlberg

July 1, 2018

Ramon 'Ray' Stahlberg, age 72, of Colorado, formerly Cottage Grove, MN, passed away July 1, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rognar and Mildred; brother and sister in law, Robert (Joyce); sisters, Jane Laird and Janice Haney; brother, Ronald; and his 1st wife, Vicky. Ray is survived by his wife, Carrie; children, Jeffrey, Melissa, Jereme(Tara), Joshua...

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