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Georgianna "Peach" Ellis

Georgianna "Peach" Ellis

October 4, 2017

Georgianna 'Peach' Ellis, age 86, of Minneapolis, formerly of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home on October 4, 2017. Preceded in death by her husband, Donald Ellis and before him, Donald Nesbitt; parents, Anna and George Drometer; brother, Robert Drometer. Survived by four sons, John, Michael (Kathe), Thomas (Scott), Patrick (Tim); sister, Delores (Don) Schnack, sister-in-law, Lois Drometer; 11...

Eric Wilson

Eric Wilson

October 3, 2017

Eric Wilson, age 49, passed away October 3, 2017. A memorial service will be held on Saturday (10/14) at 2:00 PM at Wise Family Funeral Home, 400 Spring Street, Hastings. A gathering will be held one hour prior to the service. Reception to follow at the funeral home.

Joyce Recer

Joyce Recer

October 1, 2017

Joyce Recer, age 69, of Hastings, passed away on October 1, 2017 peacefully with family by her side. Joyce was born in Minneapolis, MN to Ed & Mary Galvin. She is survived by son, Mike Recer; son, Charlie Recer (Shelly); siblings, Dennis Galvin; Mary Etta Schaffler (Roger); Tom Galvin (Dee); Kevin Galvin (Teresa); Joan Heider (Mark); and her grandkids....

Jaiden J. Thompson

Jaiden J. Thompson

September 30, 2017

Jaiden J. Thompson, age 5 of Hampton, passed away with his loving family at his side on Saturday evening, September 30, 2017, following complications from L1CAM Syndrome since birth. Jaidens family invites others to join them in Celebrating his Life from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, October 14, 2017, at the Thompsons home, 4802 Aspen Street, in Hampton. He...

Luverne O. Balgaard

Luverne O. Balgaard

September 30, 2017

Luverne O. “Lou” Balgaard

Age 84 of Burnsville, born on the farm in Evansville, MN to Melvin & Gladys Balgaard, passed away Sep. 30, 2017.  Lou served as a Corporal in the US Army in Salzburg, Austria. He then worked for Honeywell until his retirement. He was active with Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in “The Church Mice Group”.  Lou was...

Mitchell W. Hepburn

Mitchell W. Hepburn

September 30, 2017

Mitchell Hepburn age 61 passed away Sept., 30. Preceded in death by parents. Survived by sons, Daniel and Will; siblings, Jackie, Patrick, Mark, Jamie, Bobbi; many friends and relatives. Memorial service will be held 11 am Thursday, Oct. 5 at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S., Mpls. Visitation one hour prior. Interment Fort Snelling.

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Lucy V. Hoffman

Lucy V. Hoffman

September 27, 2017

Lucy Hoffman, also lovingly known as Mom, Mama, Grandma Lucy, Winky and SmoWinky, peacefully passed away on September 27th, 2017 at the age of 63, surrounded by her family. She was our superhero. Born in St. Paul on September 17, 1954, she was an East-sider through and through. She often quipped "you can take the girl out of the...

Marilyn L. Schneider Bonine

Marilyn L. Schneider Bonine

September 27, 2017

Marilyn, L. Schneider

Age 87 of Mpls., passed away peacefully on Sept. 27, 2017. Preceded in death by her husband, Roal; her parents; and 8 siblings. Survived by her children: Cheri (DuWayne) Dean, Scott (Kim) and Steve (Nancy); grandchildren: Travis, Ross, Ashley, Grant, Krysta, Ellen, Eric and Hannah; great-grandchildren: Sage and Mason; brothers, Kenny (Kathy) and Willie (Betty); sister, Barb (Blaine);...

David W. Stelter

David W. Stelter

September 25, 2017

David W. Stelter age 56, of Hastings, passed away September 25, 2017 at his home. He was a manager for Davanni’s and was an avid Twins and Vikings fan. David loved being in the outdoors, where he enjoyed fishing, ice fishing, and kayaking. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank J. Stelter. David is survived by his...

Kenneth A. Freiermuth

Kenneth A. Freiermuth

September 25, 2017

Freiermuth, Kenneth A.

Age 76 of Minneapolis, resident of Ebenezer Care Center,  born May 21, 1941 to George & Lillian Freiermuth, passed away, Sep. 25, 2017 due to complications of Parkinson’s disease .  Kenneth was a 30 year Postal Carrier for the Minnehaha Station and a member of the National Association of Letter Carriers, Branch 9.  He will be dearly missed...

Shirley M. Johnson

Shirley M. Johnson

September 23, 2017

Shirley M. Johnson, age 76 of Apple Valley, died peacefully at her home on Saturday evening, September 23, 2017, following an extended illness. Shirley Mae, was born May 5, 1941 in Hastings, MN the daughter of Theodore Frances (Volkert) Chamberlain. She attended and graduated from Hastings High School with the class of 1959. Shirley married Lloyd Johnson November 24,...

Donald Laumeyer

Donald Laumeyer

September 21, 2017

Donald H. Laumeyer, age 92, of Hastings, passed away September 21, 2017 at his home. He was born on August 26, 1925 in Long Prairie, Minnesota to George P. and Elizabeth L. Laumeyer. He graduated from Long Prairie High School and went on to serve in the United States Army during World War II. He worked at N Ren...

Raymond D. Nielsen

Raymond D. Nielsen

September 19, 2017

Raymond D. Nielsen

Age 78 of Minneapolis, born September 25, 1938 in Mpls. to Robert and Frances Nielsen, passed away peacefully September 19, 2017.  Ray served in the U S Navy during the period of the Cuban Missile Crisis.  He is preceded in death by his brother, Dennis.  He will be dearly missed by his wife of 53 years, Delphi; sons,...

Robert "Bob" Kavitz

Robert "Bob" Kavitz

September 17, 2017

Robert Kavitz 'Bob', age 74 of Hastings, passed away on September 17, 2017 at home surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers, 1 sister, 2 grandson's Timmy and Joshua, and Blake Prosser. He is survived by daughters Shelly Kavitz; Shannon (John) Willenbring; Stacey (Mike) Lee; and son Steve Kavitz; Grandchildren; Jessica, Mike, Matt,...

Robert W. Endres

Robert W. Endres

September 17, 2017

Robert "Bob" Endres, age 75 of Marco Island, Florida passed away Sunday, September 17, 2017 after a brief illness with his family at his side. Robert Wilfred was born July 4, 1942 to Ferdinand and Marie (Becker) Endres in Hastings, Minnesota. He graduated from Randolph High School in 1960. Bob married his life-long love, Diane Molitor on August 17,...

Donald "Butch" W. Radke

Donald "Butch" W. Radke

September 17, 2017

Donald "Butch" Radke, age 76 of Hastings, died Sunday morning, September 17, 2017, at his home in Hastings. Donald Wayne, the son of Oscar and Ella (Drager) Radke was born June 23, 1941, in Hastings and graduated from Hastings High School with the class of 1959. He was united in marriage to Darlene Ferber on September 7, 1963, at...

Linda (Archuleta) Smith

Linda (Archuleta) Smith

September 17, 2017

Smith, Linda (Archuleta) age 70 of Mpls., passed away at home Sept. 17 after a short but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Preceded in death by her husband, Rodger; father, Carl Clifford Johnson and mother, Grace Johnson-Couture. Linda is survived by daughters, Anji (Gary) Neil, Lisa (Patrick) Malec; stepchildren, Chad (Bon) Smith, Cari (Joe) Sundeen; brother, Douglas (Jamie) Johnson; nieces,...

Sara Paulette Grunewald (Nee Moe)

Sara Paulette Grunewald (Nee Moe)

September 14, 2017

72, peacefully passed away Thursday, September 14, 2017 at her home in Apple Valley, MN. She is survived by husband, Dennis Grunewald of Apple Valley; daughter, Julie (Donavon) of St. Louis Park; son, Paul (Tiffany) of Apple Valley; brother, David Moe of Fargo ND and grandchildren, Austin, Elizabeth, and Keenan.  Memorial Service will be held at 11am on Saturday, September...

Kathryn T. Murray

Kathryn T. Murray

September 12, 2017

Kathryn T. Murray, age 54, of Hastings, passed away surrounded by her family at Regions Hospital in St. Paul on Sept. 12, 2017. Preceded in death by her parents, Norbert and Helen Sieben; brother, Tom Sieben, and sisters in law, Dora Sieben and Karen Murray. Survived by her husband, Jim Murray; children, Steve (Molly), Joe (Meghan), and Lori (Pete)...

Frances M. (Kranz) Mcalpin

Frances M. (Kranz) Mcalpin

September 12, 2017

At age 107, Frances Kranz McAlpin of Minneapolis, formerly of Hastings, slipped from this life to her Lord on Sept. 12, 2017. A Funeral Mass, officiated by Fr. Michael Barsness, will be held at 11:00 am Monday, September 18, 2017, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 2035 15th Street W., Hastings. A visitation will be held Monday at...

Georgianna "Peach" Ellis

Georgianna "Peach" Ellis

October 4, 2017

Georgianna 'Peach' Ellis, age 86, of Minneapolis, formerly of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home on October 4, 2017. Preceded in death by her husband, Donald Ellis and before him, Donald Nesbitt; parents, Anna and George Drometer; brother, Robert Drometer. Survived by four sons, John, Michael (Kathe), Thomas (Scott), Patrick (Tim); sister, Delores (Don) Schnack, sister-in-law, Lois Drometer; 11...

Eric Wilson

Eric Wilson

October 3, 2017

Eric Wilson, age 49, passed away October 3, 2017. A memorial service will be held on Saturday (10/14) at 2:00 PM at Wise Family Funeral Home, 400 Spring Street, Hastings. A gathering will be held one hour prior to the service. Reception to follow at the funeral home.

Joyce Recer

Joyce Recer

October 1, 2017

Joyce Recer, age 69, of Hastings, passed away on October 1, 2017 peacefully with family by her side. Joyce was born in Minneapolis, MN to Ed & Mary Galvin. She is survived by son, Mike Recer; son, Charlie Recer (Shelly); siblings, Dennis Galvin; Mary Etta Schaffler (Roger); Tom Galvin (Dee); Kevin Galvin (Teresa); Joan Heider (Mark); and her grandkids....

Jaiden J. Thompson

Jaiden J. Thompson

September 30, 2017

Jaiden J. Thompson, age 5 of Hampton, passed away with his loving family at his side on Saturday evening, September 30, 2017, following complications from L1CAM Syndrome since birth. Jaidens family invites others to join them in Celebrating his Life from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, October 14, 2017, at the Thompsons home, 4802 Aspen Street, in Hampton. He...

Luverne O. Balgaard

Luverne O. Balgaard

September 30, 2017

Luverne O. “Lou” Balgaard

Age 84 of Burnsville, born on the farm in Evansville, MN to Melvin & Gladys Balgaard, passed away Sep. 30, 2017.  Lou served as a Corporal in the US Army in Salzburg, Austria. He then worked for Honeywell until his retirement. He was active with Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in “The Church Mice Group”.  Lou was...

Mitchell W. Hepburn

Mitchell W. Hepburn

September 30, 2017

Mitchell Hepburn age 61 passed away Sept., 30. Preceded in death by parents. Survived by sons, Daniel and Will; siblings, Jackie, Patrick, Mark, Jamie, Bobbi; many friends and relatives. Memorial service will be held 11 am Thursday, Oct. 5 at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S., Mpls. Visitation one hour prior. Interment Fort Snelling.

Burial...

Lucy V. Hoffman

Lucy V. Hoffman

September 27, 2017

Lucy Hoffman, also lovingly known as Mom, Mama, Grandma Lucy, Winky and SmoWinky, peacefully passed away on September 27th, 2017 at the age of 63, surrounded by her family. She was our superhero. Born in St. Paul on September 17, 1954, she was an East-sider through and through. She often quipped "you can take the girl out of the...

Marilyn L. Schneider Bonine

Marilyn L. Schneider Bonine

September 27, 2017

Marilyn, L. Schneider

Age 87 of Mpls., passed away peacefully on Sept. 27, 2017. Preceded in death by her husband, Roal; her parents; and 8 siblings. Survived by her children: Cheri (DuWayne) Dean, Scott (Kim) and Steve (Nancy); grandchildren: Travis, Ross, Ashley, Grant, Krysta, Ellen, Eric and Hannah; great-grandchildren: Sage and Mason; brothers, Kenny (Kathy) and Willie (Betty); sister, Barb (Blaine);...

David W. Stelter

David W. Stelter

September 25, 2017

David W. Stelter age 56, of Hastings, passed away September 25, 2017 at his home. He was a manager for Davanni’s and was an avid Twins and Vikings fan. David loved being in the outdoors, where he enjoyed fishing, ice fishing, and kayaking. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank J. Stelter. David is survived by his...

Kenneth A. Freiermuth

Kenneth A. Freiermuth

September 25, 2017

Freiermuth, Kenneth A.

Age 76 of Minneapolis, resident of Ebenezer Care Center,  born May 21, 1941 to George & Lillian Freiermuth, passed away, Sep. 25, 2017 due to complications of Parkinson’s disease .  Kenneth was a 30 year Postal Carrier for the Minnehaha Station and a member of the National Association of Letter Carriers, Branch 9.  He will be dearly missed...

Shirley M. Johnson

Shirley M. Johnson

September 23, 2017

Shirley M. Johnson, age 76 of Apple Valley, died peacefully at her home on Saturday evening, September 23, 2017, following an extended illness. Shirley Mae, was born May 5, 1941 in Hastings, MN the daughter of Theodore Frances (Volkert) Chamberlain. She attended and graduated from Hastings High School with the class of 1959. Shirley married Lloyd Johnson November 24,...

Donald Laumeyer

Donald Laumeyer

September 21, 2017

Donald H. Laumeyer, age 92, of Hastings, passed away September 21, 2017 at his home. He was born on August 26, 1925 in Long Prairie, Minnesota to George P. and Elizabeth L. Laumeyer. He graduated from Long Prairie High School and went on to serve in the United States Army during World War II. He worked at N Ren...

Raymond D. Nielsen

Raymond D. Nielsen

September 19, 2017

Raymond D. Nielsen

Age 78 of Minneapolis, born September 25, 1938 in Mpls. to Robert and Frances Nielsen, passed away peacefully September 19, 2017.  Ray served in the U S Navy during the period of the Cuban Missile Crisis.  He is preceded in death by his brother, Dennis.  He will be dearly missed by his wife of 53 years, Delphi; sons,...

Robert "Bob" Kavitz

Robert "Bob" Kavitz

September 17, 2017

Robert Kavitz 'Bob', age 74 of Hastings, passed away on September 17, 2017 at home surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers, 1 sister, 2 grandson's Timmy and Joshua, and Blake Prosser. He is survived by daughters Shelly Kavitz; Shannon (John) Willenbring; Stacey (Mike) Lee; and son Steve Kavitz; Grandchildren; Jessica, Mike, Matt,...

Robert W. Endres

Robert W. Endres

September 17, 2017

Robert "Bob" Endres, age 75 of Marco Island, Florida passed away Sunday, September 17, 2017 after a brief illness with his family at his side. Robert Wilfred was born July 4, 1942 to Ferdinand and Marie (Becker) Endres in Hastings, Minnesota. He graduated from Randolph High School in 1960. Bob married his life-long love, Diane Molitor on August 17,...

Donald "Butch" W. Radke

Donald "Butch" W. Radke

September 17, 2017

Donald "Butch" Radke, age 76 of Hastings, died Sunday morning, September 17, 2017, at his home in Hastings. Donald Wayne, the son of Oscar and Ella (Drager) Radke was born June 23, 1941, in Hastings and graduated from Hastings High School with the class of 1959. He was united in marriage to Darlene Ferber on September 7, 1963, at...

Linda (Archuleta) Smith

Linda (Archuleta) Smith

September 17, 2017

Smith, Linda (Archuleta) age 70 of Mpls., passed away at home Sept. 17 after a short but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Preceded in death by her husband, Rodger; father, Carl Clifford Johnson and mother, Grace Johnson-Couture. Linda is survived by daughters, Anji (Gary) Neil, Lisa (Patrick) Malec; stepchildren, Chad (Bon) Smith, Cari (Joe) Sundeen; brother, Douglas (Jamie) Johnson; nieces,...

Sara Paulette Grunewald (Nee Moe)

Sara Paulette Grunewald (Nee Moe)

September 14, 2017

72, peacefully passed away Thursday, September 14, 2017 at her home in Apple Valley, MN. She is survived by husband, Dennis Grunewald of Apple Valley; daughter, Julie (Donavon) of St. Louis Park; son, Paul (Tiffany) of Apple Valley; brother, David Moe of Fargo ND and grandchildren, Austin, Elizabeth, and Keenan.  Memorial Service will be held at 11am on Saturday, September...

Kathryn T. Murray

Kathryn T. Murray

September 12, 2017

Kathryn T. Murray, age 54, of Hastings, passed away surrounded by her family at Regions Hospital in St. Paul on Sept. 12, 2017. Preceded in death by her parents, Norbert and Helen Sieben; brother, Tom Sieben, and sisters in law, Dora Sieben and Karen Murray. Survived by her husband, Jim Murray; children, Steve (Molly), Joe (Meghan), and Lori (Pete)...

Frances M. (Kranz) Mcalpin

Frances M. (Kranz) Mcalpin

September 12, 2017

At age 107, Frances Kranz McAlpin of Minneapolis, formerly of Hastings, slipped from this life to her Lord on Sept. 12, 2017. A Funeral Mass, officiated by Fr. Michael Barsness, will be held at 11:00 am Monday, September 18, 2017, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 2035 15th Street W., Hastings. A visitation will be held Monday at...

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