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Ardis C. Karban

Ardis C. Karban

October 25, 2017

Ardis C. Karban, 94, of rural Hetland, SD passed away October 25, 2017 at the Fountains at Hosanna in Lakeville, MN.

Ardis was born Dec. 19, 1922 to Bernard and Clara (Paulson) Nilson of rural Hoople, ND. She attended rural elementary schools and graduated from Hoople High School in 1939.  She continued her education at Dakota Business College in Fargo, ND. ...

Bryan Lervick

Bryan Lervick

October 21, 2017

Lervick, Bryan R. age 48, of Eagan, died suddenly at his home, Saturday, October 21, 2017. Born in Tampa, Florida, Bryan spent much of his life a resident of Minnesota. He graduated from Burnsville High School and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from St. Cloud State University. An avid skier, Bryan moved to Colorado, where he met his...

Patricia "Pat" Auchampach

Patricia "Pat" Auchampach

October 20, 2017

Patricia "Pat" Auchampach, age 76 of Hastings, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday afternoon, October 20, 2017, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Patricia A., the daughter of Albert and Louise (Bull) Hackett, was born on April 16, 1941, in Milltown, Wisconsin. Pat was a longtime employee of Hudson Mfg. in Hastings, and later retired from...

Lavern (Bud) Kieffer

Lavern (Bud) Kieffer

October 20, 2017

LaVern "Bud" Kieffer, age 89 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully on Friday evening, October 20, 2017, at his home. LaVern George, the son of Michael and Marie (Wagner), was born on October 6, 1928, in Hastings. Following his education, Bud enlisted in the United States Navy and was later granted an honorable discharge. On December 4, 1956, he...

Jacki Erickson

Jacki Erickson

October 19, 2017

Jacki Brown Erickson, age 49, of White Bear Lake, passed away on October 19, 2017. Jacki was born on September 29, 1968 in St. Paul, MN. She loved her children with her whole heart. Jacki loved animals of all kinds, and had a talent with horses. She worked in juvenile corrections for several years, and most currently in child...

John J. Hankes

John J. Hankes

October 19, 2017

John Justin Hankes, age 96 of Hastings, died Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017 at the Prescott Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Prescott, WI. John was born June 11, 1921, in Hastings to Charles and Elsie (Humm) Hankes. He attended Hastings Schools and in 1941 enlisted in the United States Army. In the summer of 1942, a call went out for...

Laverne R. Magnuson Nelson

Laverne R. Magnuson Nelson

October 18, 2017

LaVerne Magnuson age 94 of Mpls., passed away Oct. 18. Survived by husband, Kenneth; son, Kent (Laura Cashore); daughter-in-law, Jean Magnuson; grandsons, John Magnuson and Joe Magnuson. Preceded in death by son, Keith.  Funeral service will be held 11 am Tuesday, Oct. 24 at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2742 15th Ave. S., Mpls. with visitation one hour prior. In...

Margie Voelker

Margie Voelker

October 17, 2017

Margie (Marge) Voelker, age 92, of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home on October 17, 2017. She was born June 23, 1925 in Hastings, MN to Carl and Madeline (Schanno) Reichling. She married Karl Voelker on July 24, 1948 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Hastings, MN. Margie graduated from the College of St. Benedict in 1947 with a...

Donald "Don" Mcginnis

Donald "Don" Mcginnis

October 16, 2017

Donald "Don" McGinnis, age 83 of Prescott, Wisconsin, died peacefully at home on Monday morning, October 16, 2017, following an extended illness. Donald Roland, the son of Roland and Edna (Leonhardt) McGinnis, was born on July 2, 1934, in Chicago, Illinois. Following his graduation with the class of 1953 at South Shore High School, Don enlisted in the United...

Kenneth J. Chavie

Kenneth J. Chavie

October 16, 2017

Kenneth J. Chavie, age 83 of Hastings, died peacefully on Monday evening, October 16, 2017, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Kenneth Jerome, the son of George and Caroline (Feldman) Chavie, was born on August 31, 1934, in Faribault, Minnesota. Following his education, Ken began his life-long career with the United States Post Office, first St. Paul as a...

Elizabeth "Betty" Swenson

Elizabeth "Betty" Swenson

October 15, 2017

Elizabeth Swenson, age 81, of Hastings, passed away October 15, 2017 at Augustana Care Center. Preceded in death by her son, Kenneth Swenson. Survived by her husband, Bob Swenson; children, Susan (Tom) Kelly, Kathy Swenson, Greg Swenson, Jenn (Al) Thilmany, and Tom (Angie) Swenson; 13 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; brother, Richard Beseth; and many other relatives and friends. A...

Robert F Hansen

Robert F Hansen

October 15, 2017

Robert (Bob) Hansen, age 92, of Hastings, formerly of Grand Fords, ND, and Bemidji, passed away peacefully on October 15th, 2017. Bob was born on August 23rd, 1925 in Grand Forks, ND, to Fred and Emma Hansen. He graduated from UND with a degree in accounting, later becoming a CPA. He was crazy for his wife, Cora Mae, who...

William Feany

William Feany

October 14, 2017

William 'Bill' Feany age 64, of Farmington, passed away October 14, 2017. Preceded in death by parents, Ralph and Eleanor Feany. Survived by his wife, Janet Bach Feany; daughters, Sharon (Jim) Dykhuis, Cindy (John) Steigerwald, and Vicky (Brad) Ihrke; 5 grandchildren; sisters, Janet (Rich) Ellingsberg, Marjorie 'Nan' Bishop, Patti (Dave) Martinson; and many nieces and nephews. A Mass of...

Richard L. Anderson

Richard L. Anderson

October 13, 2017

Anderson, Richard L.

Age 79 of Mpls. Preceded in death by loving wife of 51 years, Beth, parents and 2 sisters, Marilyn and Joann. Survived by daughters, Valerie Anderson and Liza (Roman) Anderson; son, John Anderson; sister, Emily Jean (Don) Rovney; many grand and great-grandchildren. Richard was a loving husband, dad, grandpa and great-grandpa. Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Friday...

Mary T. Anderson

Mary T. Anderson

October 12, 2017

Anderson, Mary T.

Age 61 of Richfield, passed away October 12, 2017. Preceded in death by parents and 2 brothers. Survived by husband, Todd Anderson; brother, Bob; sisters, Beth, Yvonne and Carolyn; many nieces and nephews, as well as many great and great-great nieces and nephews, 2 stepdaughters and 4 grandchildren. Service 11 AM Wednesday at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640...

Todd Guelle

Todd Guelle

October 11, 2017

Todd E. Guelle, age 55, of Hastings, passed away October 10, 2017. He was born on December 18, 1961 in Wallace, Idaho to Dwain & Peggy Guelle. Todd served 27 years in the National Guard before his retirement and was an Iraqi War Veteran. He enjoyed fishing and loved coaching any sport for sons. He is survived by his...

Robert Schierland

Robert Schierland

October 10, 2017

Robert “Bob” Schierland, age 56, died suddenly October 10, 2017 at the University of Minnesota Hospital following a heart attack. He was born May 28, 1961 in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, the son of Milton and Phyllis (Gleue) Schierland, Sr. Bob graduated from Wisconsin Rapids High School in 1979. He received a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of...

Bruce J Jasper

Bruce J Jasper

October 7, 2017

Bruce J. Jasper

Age 74, passed away peacefully at home on Oct. 7, after a courageous battle with cancer.  Bruce will be dearly missed by his wife of 27 years, Mary Jo; daughter, Lisa Boland-Phillips (Jodi); son, Brandt; sister, Diane (Doug) Faragher; grandchildren: Dylan Boland, Dakota Boland (deceased), Taylor, Tommy and Travis Jasper; great-grandson, Oden Dakota and many nieces, nephews, family...

Lori A. Talafous

Lori A. Talafous

October 6, 2017

Our dear friend, mother, daughter, sister, grandma, aunt and amazing wife, Lori A. Talafous, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 6, 2017, after a brave and courageous battle with breast cancer which was diagnosed at stage IV eight years ago. She was a loving wife, a nurturing mother and grandmother, an excellent cook, a natural comedian,...

John P. Hiniker

John P. Hiniker

October 5, 2017

John Paul Hiniker, 80, of Prescott, Wisconsin entered eternal rest Thursday, October 5, 2017 with his family at his side. John was born August 6, 1937 to Judge Edward J. and Esther Sullivan Hiniker in St. Paul, Minnesota. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1955 and earned his Bachelor of Economics degree from the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis...

Ardis C. Karban

Ardis C. Karban

October 25, 2017

Ardis C. Karban, 94, of rural Hetland, SD passed away October 25, 2017 at the Fountains at Hosanna in Lakeville, MN.

Ardis was born Dec. 19, 1922 to Bernard and Clara (Paulson) Nilson of rural Hoople, ND. She attended rural elementary schools and graduated from Hoople High School in 1939.  She continued her education at Dakota Business College in Fargo, ND. ...

Bryan Lervick

Bryan Lervick

October 21, 2017

Lervick, Bryan R. age 48, of Eagan, died suddenly at his home, Saturday, October 21, 2017. Born in Tampa, Florida, Bryan spent much of his life a resident of Minnesota. He graduated from Burnsville High School and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from St. Cloud State University. An avid skier, Bryan moved to Colorado, where he met his...

Patricia "Pat" Auchampach

Patricia "Pat" Auchampach

October 20, 2017

Patricia "Pat" Auchampach, age 76 of Hastings, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday afternoon, October 20, 2017, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Patricia A., the daughter of Albert and Louise (Bull) Hackett, was born on April 16, 1941, in Milltown, Wisconsin. Pat was a longtime employee of Hudson Mfg. in Hastings, and later retired from...

Lavern (Bud) Kieffer

Lavern (Bud) Kieffer

October 20, 2017

LaVern "Bud" Kieffer, age 89 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully on Friday evening, October 20, 2017, at his home. LaVern George, the son of Michael and Marie (Wagner), was born on October 6, 1928, in Hastings. Following his education, Bud enlisted in the United States Navy and was later granted an honorable discharge. On December 4, 1956, he...

Jacki Erickson

Jacki Erickson

October 19, 2017

Jacki Brown Erickson, age 49, of White Bear Lake, passed away on October 19, 2017. Jacki was born on September 29, 1968 in St. Paul, MN. She loved her children with her whole heart. Jacki loved animals of all kinds, and had a talent with horses. She worked in juvenile corrections for several years, and most currently in child...

John J. Hankes

John J. Hankes

October 19, 2017

John Justin Hankes, age 96 of Hastings, died Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017 at the Prescott Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Prescott, WI. John was born June 11, 1921, in Hastings to Charles and Elsie (Humm) Hankes. He attended Hastings Schools and in 1941 enlisted in the United States Army. In the summer of 1942, a call went out for...

Laverne R. Magnuson Nelson

Laverne R. Magnuson Nelson

October 18, 2017

LaVerne Magnuson age 94 of Mpls., passed away Oct. 18. Survived by husband, Kenneth; son, Kent (Laura Cashore); daughter-in-law, Jean Magnuson; grandsons, John Magnuson and Joe Magnuson. Preceded in death by son, Keith.  Funeral service will be held 11 am Tuesday, Oct. 24 at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2742 15th Ave. S., Mpls. with visitation one hour prior. In...

Margie Voelker

Margie Voelker

October 17, 2017

Margie (Marge) Voelker, age 92, of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home on October 17, 2017. She was born June 23, 1925 in Hastings, MN to Carl and Madeline (Schanno) Reichling. She married Karl Voelker on July 24, 1948 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Hastings, MN. Margie graduated from the College of St. Benedict in 1947 with a...

Donald "Don" Mcginnis

Donald "Don" Mcginnis

October 16, 2017

Donald "Don" McGinnis, age 83 of Prescott, Wisconsin, died peacefully at home on Monday morning, October 16, 2017, following an extended illness. Donald Roland, the son of Roland and Edna (Leonhardt) McGinnis, was born on July 2, 1934, in Chicago, Illinois. Following his graduation with the class of 1953 at South Shore High School, Don enlisted in the United...

Kenneth J. Chavie

Kenneth J. Chavie

October 16, 2017

Kenneth J. Chavie, age 83 of Hastings, died peacefully on Monday evening, October 16, 2017, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Kenneth Jerome, the son of George and Caroline (Feldman) Chavie, was born on August 31, 1934, in Faribault, Minnesota. Following his education, Ken began his life-long career with the United States Post Office, first St. Paul as a...

Elizabeth "Betty" Swenson

Elizabeth "Betty" Swenson

October 15, 2017

Elizabeth Swenson, age 81, of Hastings, passed away October 15, 2017 at Augustana Care Center. Preceded in death by her son, Kenneth Swenson. Survived by her husband, Bob Swenson; children, Susan (Tom) Kelly, Kathy Swenson, Greg Swenson, Jenn (Al) Thilmany, and Tom (Angie) Swenson; 13 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; brother, Richard Beseth; and many other relatives and friends. A...

Robert F Hansen

Robert F Hansen

October 15, 2017

Robert (Bob) Hansen, age 92, of Hastings, formerly of Grand Fords, ND, and Bemidji, passed away peacefully on October 15th, 2017. Bob was born on August 23rd, 1925 in Grand Forks, ND, to Fred and Emma Hansen. He graduated from UND with a degree in accounting, later becoming a CPA. He was crazy for his wife, Cora Mae, who...

William Feany

William Feany

October 14, 2017

William 'Bill' Feany age 64, of Farmington, passed away October 14, 2017. Preceded in death by parents, Ralph and Eleanor Feany. Survived by his wife, Janet Bach Feany; daughters, Sharon (Jim) Dykhuis, Cindy (John) Steigerwald, and Vicky (Brad) Ihrke; 5 grandchildren; sisters, Janet (Rich) Ellingsberg, Marjorie 'Nan' Bishop, Patti (Dave) Martinson; and many nieces and nephews. A Mass of...

Richard L. Anderson

Richard L. Anderson

October 13, 2017

Anderson, Richard L.

Age 79 of Mpls. Preceded in death by loving wife of 51 years, Beth, parents and 2 sisters, Marilyn and Joann. Survived by daughters, Valerie Anderson and Liza (Roman) Anderson; son, John Anderson; sister, Emily Jean (Don) Rovney; many grand and great-grandchildren. Richard was a loving husband, dad, grandpa and great-grandpa. Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Friday...

Mary T. Anderson

Mary T. Anderson

October 12, 2017

Anderson, Mary T.

Age 61 of Richfield, passed away October 12, 2017. Preceded in death by parents and 2 brothers. Survived by husband, Todd Anderson; brother, Bob; sisters, Beth, Yvonne and Carolyn; many nieces and nephews, as well as many great and great-great nieces and nephews, 2 stepdaughters and 4 grandchildren. Service 11 AM Wednesday at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640...

Todd Guelle

Todd Guelle

October 11, 2017

Todd E. Guelle, age 55, of Hastings, passed away October 10, 2017. He was born on December 18, 1961 in Wallace, Idaho to Dwain & Peggy Guelle. Todd served 27 years in the National Guard before his retirement and was an Iraqi War Veteran. He enjoyed fishing and loved coaching any sport for sons. He is survived by his...

Robert Schierland

Robert Schierland

October 10, 2017

Robert “Bob” Schierland, age 56, died suddenly October 10, 2017 at the University of Minnesota Hospital following a heart attack. He was born May 28, 1961 in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, the son of Milton and Phyllis (Gleue) Schierland, Sr. Bob graduated from Wisconsin Rapids High School in 1979. He received a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of...

Bruce J Jasper

Bruce J Jasper

October 7, 2017

Bruce J. Jasper

Age 74, passed away peacefully at home on Oct. 7, after a courageous battle with cancer.  Bruce will be dearly missed by his wife of 27 years, Mary Jo; daughter, Lisa Boland-Phillips (Jodi); son, Brandt; sister, Diane (Doug) Faragher; grandchildren: Dylan Boland, Dakota Boland (deceased), Taylor, Tommy and Travis Jasper; great-grandson, Oden Dakota and many nieces, nephews, family...

Lori A. Talafous

Lori A. Talafous

October 6, 2017

Our dear friend, mother, daughter, sister, grandma, aunt and amazing wife, Lori A. Talafous, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 6, 2017, after a brave and courageous battle with breast cancer which was diagnosed at stage IV eight years ago. She was a loving wife, a nurturing mother and grandmother, an excellent cook, a natural comedian,...

John P. Hiniker

John P. Hiniker

October 5, 2017

John Paul Hiniker, 80, of Prescott, Wisconsin entered eternal rest Thursday, October 5, 2017 with his family at his side. John was born August 6, 1937 to Judge Edward J. and Esther Sullivan Hiniker in St. Paul, Minnesota. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1955 and earned his Bachelor of Economics degree from the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis...

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