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Virginia I. Kane
January 20, 2018
Kane, Virginia I. “Gina”
Age 97 of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2018. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles A. Kane; sisters, Patricia Richter and Dona McGinnis. Survived by her children, Candy (John) Samuelson, Terry (Tracy), Richard, Catherine and Bill (Lisa) Kane; 15 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren; and 6 great-great-grandchildren. The loss of “Aunt Gina” will be felt by...
Marcella F. Crear
January 19, 2018
Marcella F. Crear, age 89 of Hastings, died peacefully on Friday morning, January 19, 2018, at Woodlyn Heights Healthcare Center in Inver Grove Heights. Marcella, the daughter of Robert and Lulla (Hansen) Yde, was born on January 1, 1929, near Luck, Wisconsin. Marcella was a longtime employee at Sears in the mail order department. She enjoyed her lunches with...
Gary "Buckwheat" Heesch
January 19, 2018
Gary "Buckwheat" Heesch, age 77 of Stillwater and formerly of Hastings, died peacefully on Friday afternoon, January 19, 2018, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Gary William, the son of Otto and Lillian (Gabbert) Heesch, was born on October 21, 1940, in Hankinson, North Dakota. Following his graduation from Hastings High School, Buckwheat began working at HD Hudson for...
Raymond "Ray" A. Hanken
January 19, 2018
Raymond "Ray" Hanken, age 65 of Prescott, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday afternoon, January 19, 2018, following a long battle with cancer. Raymond Adolph, the son of Raymond and Margaret (McMullen) Hanken, was born on April 11, 1952, in St. Paul, Minnesota. Following his graduation from Prescott High School in 1970, Ray began...
Ruth A. Rucinski
January 19, 2018
Rucinski, Ruth A.
Age 94 of Apple Valley, formerly of Burnsville and Minneapolis, born Feb. 25, 1923 in Montevideo, MN to Alfred & Coila Holen, passed away peacefully January 19, 2018. Ruth was a lifetime member of Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church in Minneapolis. She is preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill”. Ruth will be dearly missed by her children:...
Mary Kay Hoffman
January 18, 2018
Mary Kay Hoffman, age 81 of Hastings and formerly New Trier, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday afternoon, January 18, 2018, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Mary Katherine, the daughter of Mathias and Christine (Gores) Siebenaler, was born north of New Trier on June 23, 1936. She was the fourth child in a family of...
Bernice A. Schaffer
January 18, 2018
Bernice A. Schaffer, age 87 of Northfield and formerly of Hampton, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday afternoon, January 18, 2018, at Three Links Care Center Reflections Suites in Northfield. Bernice was born January 19, 1930 in Hampton, MN to Adam and Susan (Kuhn) Schiller. She was married May 30, 1949 in Hampton, to Harry Schaffer....
Richard E. Prochaska
January 18, 2018
Prochaska, Richard E. Jr. age 62, of Mpls., formerly of Little Falls. Preceded in death by parents, Richard Prochaska & Lois Caswell. Survived by siblings, Cheryl (Mike) Lanigan, Sue (Terry) Wells, Margee (Mike O’Brien) Shapiro, Mary Prochaska, David (Amy Sakayan) Prochaska; nieces, nephews and other family and friends. Memorial Service Saturday 11 AM at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd...
Gerlinde M. Adams
January 15, 2018
Gerlinde M. Adams, age 81 of Hastings, died peacefully on Monday afternoon, January 15, 2018, at Regina Medical Center in Hastings. Gerlinde Marie, the daughter of Erwin and Marie (Pesold) Ebert, was born on October 31, 1936, in Erlangen, Germany. Following her education, Gerlinde was united in marriage to Vernon Adams, an United States soldier, in September of 1959....
Mark Arnold Wright
January 15, 2018
Mark A. Wright, age 82 of Denmark Township, died suddenly at home on Monday morning, January 15, 2018. Mark Arnold, the son of Mark and Eugenia (Pinke) Wright, was born on December 27, 1935, in Hastings. At a young age, Mark began assisting on the family farm and continued to reside there until his passing. Mark was also a...
Clyde C. Brink
January 13, 2018
Brink, Clyde C.
age 90 of Minneapolis, born July 22, 1927 in Mpls, to Claude & Helen Brink, passed away January 13, 2018. Clyde was a graduate of Hamline University and an agent for State Farm for 29 years. He was a mason and a member of the Zurah Shrine Mounted Patrol. Clyde will be dearly missed by sister, Pat (Norm)...
Jeanette "Jean" State
January 12, 2018
Jeanette "Jean" State, age 77 of Hastings, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Friday evening, January 12, 2018. Jeanette Christine, the daughter of DeVanney Sr. and Vivian (Smith) Kellogg, was born on May 17, 1940, in St. Paul. Following her graduation from Johnson High School in St. Paul with the class of 1958, Jean was...
Joan M. Voelker
January 11, 2018
Joan M. Voelker, age 87 of Hastings, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at Regina Transitional Care in Hastings, following an extended illness. Joan was born June 21, 1930 in St. Paul, Minnesota. She attended and graduated from Monroe High School in St. Paul with the class of 1948. She was married to...
Mary L. Mcnamara
January 11, 2018
McNamara, Mary L.
formerly of Minneapolis, born to Walter and Dorothy Gorke, passed away January 11, 2018 in Massachusetts, where she moved in 2015 to live with her daughter, Deborah. She is preceded in death by her beloved son, Steven. Mary will be dearly missed by her husband of 56 years, James; daughter, Deborah McNamara; cat, Calli; grand-cat, Chatty; sisters, Susanne...
Gerald G. Huffman
January 10, 2018
Gerald G. Huffman, age 82 of Hastings, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday evening, January 10, 2018, at Augustana Care of Hastings. He was born on February 3, 1935 in Harris, MN, two months early and weighing less than two pounds. When his parents, Leonard and Barbara (Salic) Huffman, were able to bring him home, they...
Betty Lou Werner
January 10, 2018
Betty Lou Werner, age 86 of Vermillion, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday afternoon, January 10, 2018, at United Hospital in St. Paul, following an extended illness. Betty Lou, the daughter of Marcus and Ursula (Shannon) Serres, was born January 21, 1931, in Etter, Minnesota. Following her graduation from Hastings High School with the class of...
Richard E. Berg
January 10, 2018
Berg, Richard (Dick) Erving, of Bloomington, 9/26/1924-1/10/2018. Survived by son, Steven; daughters, Kristin (Randall Schmidt) and Laurie (Greg) Sapp; and granddaughter, Brooke. Dick spent 40 years in the flour milling and baking industry, holding executive positions at Pillsbury, Fleischman’s and Universal Foods. In addition, he was a board member of the Hydrite Chemical Company. Dick was a graduate of the...
Kathryn V. Kolsum Vandusen
January 9, 2018
Kathryn V. Kolsum (VanDusen) age 96 of Mpls, passed away Tuesday, January 9. Preceded in death by husband, Laurence and four siblings. Survived by daughters, Susan (Edward) Barrington and Sheryl (Terrence) Turner; son, Eric (Martha) Kolsum; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Family was the most important thing to Kathryn. She will be dearly missed. Funeral service will be held 1...
Allan D. Davidson
January 8, 2018
Allan D. Davidson, age 87, of Hastings, passed away January 8, 2018. Preceded in death by wife, Harriet: son, Merlin; twin sister, Jeanne; brother, Kenny. Survived by sons, Ronald (Eileen), Charles, and Jeffrey; grandchildren, Julia, Kathy, Jennifer, Jessica, and Sara; great-grandchildren, Andrew, Davion, Demitri and A'shadieeyah; niece, Bethany; and many other relatives and friends. A Memorial Service will be...
Leslie D. Anderson
January 8, 2018
Leslie D. Anderson,
age 93, of Minneapolis passed away on January 8th, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents; five siblings and his beloved wife Lorraine. Survived by his son, Leslie (Kathy) Anderson Jr.; daughters, Jeanne (Bruce) Sachs, Lynn (Mike Mahoney) Anderson and Lori (Tom) Toborg; six grandchildren, Rachel (Andy) Graham, Jenna Anderson, Ryan (Cathy) Sachs, Ted (Christina) Toborg,...
Virginia I. Kane
January 20, 2018
Kane, Virginia I. “Gina”
Age 97 of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2018. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles A. Kane; sisters, Patricia Richter and Dona McGinnis. Survived by her children, Candy (John) Samuelson, Terry (Tracy), Richard, Catherine and Bill (Lisa) Kane; 15 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren; and 6 great-great-grandchildren. The loss of “Aunt Gina” will be felt by...
Marcella F. Crear
January 19, 2018
Marcella F. Crear, age 89 of Hastings, died peacefully on Friday morning, January 19, 2018, at Woodlyn Heights Healthcare Center in Inver Grove Heights. Marcella, the daughter of Robert and Lulla (Hansen) Yde, was born on January 1, 1929, near Luck, Wisconsin. Marcella was a longtime employee at Sears in the mail order department. She enjoyed her lunches with...
Gary "Buckwheat" Heesch
January 19, 2018
Gary "Buckwheat" Heesch, age 77 of Stillwater and formerly of Hastings, died peacefully on Friday afternoon, January 19, 2018, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Gary William, the son of Otto and Lillian (Gabbert) Heesch, was born on October 21, 1940, in Hankinson, North Dakota. Following his graduation from Hastings High School, Buckwheat began working at HD Hudson for...
Raymond "Ray" A. Hanken
January 19, 2018
Raymond "Ray" Hanken, age 65 of Prescott, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday afternoon, January 19, 2018, following a long battle with cancer. Raymond Adolph, the son of Raymond and Margaret (McMullen) Hanken, was born on April 11, 1952, in St. Paul, Minnesota. Following his graduation from Prescott High School in 1970, Ray began...
Ruth A. Rucinski
January 19, 2018
Rucinski, Ruth A.
Age 94 of Apple Valley, formerly of Burnsville and Minneapolis, born Feb. 25, 1923 in Montevideo, MN to Alfred & Coila Holen, passed away peacefully January 19, 2018. Ruth was a lifetime member of Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church in Minneapolis. She is preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill”. Ruth will be dearly missed by her children:...
Mary Kay Hoffman
January 18, 2018
Mary Kay Hoffman, age 81 of Hastings and formerly New Trier, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday afternoon, January 18, 2018, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Mary Katherine, the daughter of Mathias and Christine (Gores) Siebenaler, was born north of New Trier on June 23, 1936. She was the fourth child in a family of...
Bernice A. Schaffer
January 18, 2018
Bernice A. Schaffer, age 87 of Northfield and formerly of Hampton, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday afternoon, January 18, 2018, at Three Links Care Center Reflections Suites in Northfield. Bernice was born January 19, 1930 in Hampton, MN to Adam and Susan (Kuhn) Schiller. She was married May 30, 1949 in Hampton, to Harry Schaffer....
Richard E. Prochaska
January 18, 2018
Prochaska, Richard E. Jr. age 62, of Mpls., formerly of Little Falls. Preceded in death by parents, Richard Prochaska & Lois Caswell. Survived by siblings, Cheryl (Mike) Lanigan, Sue (Terry) Wells, Margee (Mike O’Brien) Shapiro, Mary Prochaska, David (Amy Sakayan) Prochaska; nieces, nephews and other family and friends. Memorial Service Saturday 11 AM at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd...
Gerlinde M. Adams
January 15, 2018
Gerlinde M. Adams, age 81 of Hastings, died peacefully on Monday afternoon, January 15, 2018, at Regina Medical Center in Hastings. Gerlinde Marie, the daughter of Erwin and Marie (Pesold) Ebert, was born on October 31, 1936, in Erlangen, Germany. Following her education, Gerlinde was united in marriage to Vernon Adams, an United States soldier, in September of 1959....
Mark Arnold Wright
January 15, 2018
Mark A. Wright, age 82 of Denmark Township, died suddenly at home on Monday morning, January 15, 2018. Mark Arnold, the son of Mark and Eugenia (Pinke) Wright, was born on December 27, 1935, in Hastings. At a young age, Mark began assisting on the family farm and continued to reside there until his passing. Mark was also a...
Clyde C. Brink
January 13, 2018
Brink, Clyde C.
age 90 of Minneapolis, born July 22, 1927 in Mpls, to Claude & Helen Brink, passed away January 13, 2018. Clyde was a graduate of Hamline University and an agent for State Farm for 29 years. He was a mason and a member of the Zurah Shrine Mounted Patrol. Clyde will be dearly missed by sister, Pat (Norm)...
Jeanette "Jean" State
January 12, 2018
Jeanette "Jean" State, age 77 of Hastings, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Friday evening, January 12, 2018. Jeanette Christine, the daughter of DeVanney Sr. and Vivian (Smith) Kellogg, was born on May 17, 1940, in St. Paul. Following her graduation from Johnson High School in St. Paul with the class of 1958, Jean was...
Joan M. Voelker
January 11, 2018
Joan M. Voelker, age 87 of Hastings, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at Regina Transitional Care in Hastings, following an extended illness. Joan was born June 21, 1930 in St. Paul, Minnesota. She attended and graduated from Monroe High School in St. Paul with the class of 1948. She was married to...
Mary L. Mcnamara
January 11, 2018
McNamara, Mary L.
formerly of Minneapolis, born to Walter and Dorothy Gorke, passed away January 11, 2018 in Massachusetts, where she moved in 2015 to live with her daughter, Deborah. She is preceded in death by her beloved son, Steven. Mary will be dearly missed by her husband of 56 years, James; daughter, Deborah McNamara; cat, Calli; grand-cat, Chatty; sisters, Susanne...
Gerald G. Huffman
January 10, 2018
Gerald G. Huffman, age 82 of Hastings, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday evening, January 10, 2018, at Augustana Care of Hastings. He was born on February 3, 1935 in Harris, MN, two months early and weighing less than two pounds. When his parents, Leonard and Barbara (Salic) Huffman, were able to bring him home, they...
Betty Lou Werner
January 10, 2018
Betty Lou Werner, age 86 of Vermillion, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday afternoon, January 10, 2018, at United Hospital in St. Paul, following an extended illness. Betty Lou, the daughter of Marcus and Ursula (Shannon) Serres, was born January 21, 1931, in Etter, Minnesota. Following her graduation from Hastings High School with the class of...
Richard E. Berg
January 10, 2018
Berg, Richard (Dick) Erving, of Bloomington, 9/26/1924-1/10/2018. Survived by son, Steven; daughters, Kristin (Randall Schmidt) and Laurie (Greg) Sapp; and granddaughter, Brooke. Dick spent 40 years in the flour milling and baking industry, holding executive positions at Pillsbury, Fleischman’s and Universal Foods. In addition, he was a board member of the Hydrite Chemical Company. Dick was a graduate of the...
Kathryn V. Kolsum Vandusen
January 9, 2018
Kathryn V. Kolsum (VanDusen) age 96 of Mpls, passed away Tuesday, January 9. Preceded in death by husband, Laurence and four siblings. Survived by daughters, Susan (Edward) Barrington and Sheryl (Terrence) Turner; son, Eric (Martha) Kolsum; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Family was the most important thing to Kathryn. She will be dearly missed. Funeral service will be held 1...
Allan D. Davidson
January 8, 2018
Allan D. Davidson, age 87, of Hastings, passed away January 8, 2018. Preceded in death by wife, Harriet: son, Merlin; twin sister, Jeanne; brother, Kenny. Survived by sons, Ronald (Eileen), Charles, and Jeffrey; grandchildren, Julia, Kathy, Jennifer, Jessica, and Sara; great-grandchildren, Andrew, Davion, Demitri and A'shadieeyah; niece, Bethany; and many other relatives and friends. A Memorial Service will be...
Leslie D. Anderson
January 8, 2018
Leslie D. Anderson,
age 93, of Minneapolis passed away on January 8th, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents; five siblings and his beloved wife Lorraine. Survived by his son, Leslie (Kathy) Anderson Jr.; daughters, Jeanne (Bruce) Sachs, Lynn (Mike Mahoney) Anderson and Lori (Tom) Toborg; six grandchildren, Rachel (Andy) Graham, Jenna Anderson, Ryan (Cathy) Sachs, Ted (Christina) Toborg,...
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