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Kenneth W Fry

Kenneth W Fry

February 17, 2018

Kenneth W. Fry Passed away peacefully on February 17, 2018 surrounded by family at the age of 76. Born on August 13, 1941 to Henry and Margareta Fry in Edmonton, Canada and preceded in death by his brother, Rev. Henry Fry. Ken will be dearly missed by his wife of 48 years, Mary Ann; children Heidi Freske (Kyle), Ken (Wendy),...

Marshall Shapiro

Marshall Shapiro

February 16, 2018

Marshall Shapiro, age 88 of Hastings, died peacefully on Friday morning, February 16, 2018, at the Minnesota Veterans Home Minneapolis. Marshall, the son of Albert and Mae (Yanovitz) Shapiro, was born on December 21, 1929, in Boston, Massachusetts. Following his graduation from Boston English High School with the class of 1947, he attended the Berklee School of Music in...

Kim Marie Wood

Kim Marie Wood

February 15, 2018

Kim Wood, age 60 of Wabasha, formerly of Hastings, died suddenly on Thursday, February 15, 2018, at her home.Kim Marie was born November 1, 1957,in Hastings to Robert and Fay (Shelstad) Schluessler. She grew up and went to school in Red Wing. Kim loved dogs, fishing and helping people whenever she could. She had a contagious laugh which could...

Kevin A. Scott

Kevin A. Scott

February 15, 2018

Kevin Alan Scott, 61, of Hastings, MN, formerly of Lanesboro, MN, passed away suddenly on Thursday, February 15th of multiple organ failures due to cardiac arrest. Kevin was born September 12th, 1956, in Salem, OR to Rutherford “Scotty” and Ramona (Maixner) Scott. He attended school in Salem and Hillsboro, OR. He later lived in Frankfurt, KY and Owatonna, MN...

Loretta A. Schaffer

Loretta A. Schaffer

February 14, 2018

Loretta A. Schaffer, age 94 of Miesville, died peacefully on Wednesday morning, February 14, 2018, at Augustana Care of Hastings. Born in Ellsworth, Wisconsin on September 1, 1923, Loretta was the middle child of Carl and Mary Loretta "Etta" (Saxton) Yanisch. Her sister, Iva Marie, and brother Jerry, preceded her in death. They lived in Red Wing, where Loretta...

James "Jim" Clement

James "Jim" Clement

February 14, 2018

James "Jim" Edward Clement, age 73 of Hastings, died peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on Wednesday morning, February 14, 2018. Jim, the son of William and Arlyne Clement, was born on December 6, 1944, in Madison, Wisconsin. He was the youngest of three children. Captain of his football team, Jim graduated from Prairie du Sac High School....

Edward H Moe

Edward H Moe

February 10, 2018

Edward H. Moe, age 79, of Hastings, passed away Feb. 10, 2018. Survived by wife, Bee; children, Kimberly (Steven) Bauer, Cynthia (James) Tomczak; grandchildren, Michael, Nichole, Samantha, and John; other relatives and friends. Private Family Services.

Catherine Georgia Shannon

Catherine Georgia Shannon

February 7, 2018

Shannon, Catherine Georgia “Taddy”

died peacefully on Feb. 7, 2018 at 91 years of age.  Welcomed into heaven by husband, Jerry and grandson, Aaron. Survived by her children: Jeffrey, Patrick (Betsy), Richard, Kevin (Nancy), Michael (Angie) and Mary Kay Shannon; grandchildren: Jeffrey Jr., Joseph, Andrew (Jane), MacKenzie, Morgan, Isabella Shannon; great-grandchild: Aaron Daniel Shannon; brother, George Holland; sisters, Lenore Kane and...

Hector Rodriguez

Hector Rodriguez

February 7, 2018

Rodriguez, Hector

Age 68 of St. Paul, passed away on 2/7/2018. Survived by sister, Maria; nephew, Raul Jr.; brothers, Leonardo and Raul of Texas and their families. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial at 11am on 2/15/2018 at Our Lady of Guadalupe, 401 Concord St., St. Paul, visitation one hour prior.

 

Burial Date February 15, 2018

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Jennifer Lynn Thomas

Jennifer Lynn Thomas

February 6, 2018

Thomas, Jennifer Lynn

Age 51 of Apple Valley, died peacefully at home on Feb. 6, 2018 surrounded by family. Preceded in death by her dad, Richard “Dick” Koehn. Survived by husband, Sean; children, Austin and Aria; mom, Marcia Koehn; siblings, Tim (Rachelle) Koehn and Lisa (Mark) Weiss; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Jennifer loved to sing, read, spend time with...

John R. Mcelligott

John R. Mcelligott

February 4, 2018

McElligott, John R.

Age 83 of Farmington, originally St. Paul, passed away peacefully on Feb. 4, 2018. Preceded in death by his parents, Agnes and Tom McElligott; sisters, Patricia Lang and Elizabeth Ruhnow. Survived by his wife, Nancy; sons, Thomas (fiancé Jenny Rath), Timothy, Theodore (Stephanie) McElligott; grandchildren, Jordan (Joshua) Heyman, Madisyn, Taylor and Sidney; great-grandchildren, Koston and Olivia; nieces, nephews,...

Arlene J. Kuehl Pratt

Arlene J. Kuehl Pratt

February 3, 2018

Arlene J. Kuehl

Age 76 of Apple Valley, born January 14, 1942 in Reading, MN to Glenn and Mildred Pratt, passed away February 3, 2018.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Darrel and sisters, Audrey Gilbert and Mavis Pratt.  Arlene will be dearly missed by her children, Renae Porath, Shawn (Jackie) Petry, Shari (Mark) Wagner and Rhonda (Brant) Pagel;...

James M. Penning

James M. Penning

February 3, 2018

James M. Penning

age 66, of Apple Valley.  Preceded in death by wife, Colleen;  grandson, Mason; brothers, sisters and parents.  Survived by sons, Jason and Michael; daughter, Andrea; granddaughter, Madison.  A memorial service will be held at 11 AM, Friday, February 9, 2018 with a visitation one hour before at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 14850 Garrett Ave., Apple Valley.

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Gloria H. Stoneberg

Gloria H. Stoneberg

February 2, 2018

Gloria H. Stoneberg, age 93 of Hastings, died peacefully on Friday evening, February 2, 2018, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Called "Mom," "Nana," "Grandma" and "Gloria" by those who loved her, she is survived by three sons and daughters-in law: Craig and Annie, Mark and Pat, and Brad and Anne; eight grandchildren and their spouses: Jessie (Jon Gross),...

Dorothy M. Dalaska

Dorothy M. Dalaska

February 1, 2018

Dorothy M. Dalaska, age 96 of Hastings, died peacefully on Thursday afternoon, February 1, 2018, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Dorothy Mary, the daughter of Frank and Ruth (Minter) Hyde, was born on September 5, 1921, in Pine Island, Minnesota. On April 13, 1940, she was united in marriage to Robert Dalaska in Le Center, and they were...

Jean M. Mattila

Jean M. Mattila

February 1, 2018

Jean M. Mattila (Rowan), age 60 of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly on February 1, 2018. Jean was born July 9th, 1957, in Hastings, Minnesota to Ray and Georgia (Robinson) Rowan. Shemarried Steve Mattila on January 20th, 1979. Her family grew when they welcomed their daughter Lynn, son Robert, and youngest son Jesse over the years. Jean welcomed her first...

Donald G. Hunecke

Donald G. Hunecke

February 1, 2018

Donald George Hunecke, the son of Edwin and Ruth Hunecke was born on April 24, 1923, in Frontenac, Minnesota. On June 24, 1951, Don was united in marriage to June “Charlotte” Weed at the Church of the Brethren in Surrey, North Dakota. He was a father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and great uncle. Don was born and raised in Frontenac,...

John "Jack" Leon Rogers

John "Jack" Leon Rogers

January 31, 2018

Rogers, John “Jack” Leon

Age 70 of Minneapolis, born January 20, 1948, passed away January 31, 2018. Jack was an avid student with varied interests and enjoyed bible study, singing, and the company of friends and family.  He loved sports and talking politics.  People were drawn to Jack’s humor, gentle manner and forgiving spirit. He had a compassionate soul that reflected...

Robert John Samargia

Robert John Samargia

January 29, 2018

Robert John Samargia, (72), formerly of Gilbert, died Monday, January 29, 2018, at the Minnesota Veterans Home, Minneapolis, MN.

Robert was born on May 3, 1945 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to George and Olive (Cook) Samargia. At an early age, his parents moved back to the area and he was raised in Gilbert where he attended Gilbert High School graduating in 1963....

Kenneth W Fry

Kenneth W Fry

February 17, 2018

Kenneth W. Fry Passed away peacefully on February 17, 2018 surrounded by family at the age of 76. Born on August 13, 1941 to Henry and Margareta Fry in Edmonton, Canada and preceded in death by his brother, Rev. Henry Fry. Ken will be dearly missed by his wife of 48 years, Mary Ann; children Heidi Freske (Kyle), Ken (Wendy),...

Marshall Shapiro

Marshall Shapiro

February 16, 2018

Marshall Shapiro, age 88 of Hastings, died peacefully on Friday morning, February 16, 2018, at the Minnesota Veterans Home Minneapolis. Marshall, the son of Albert and Mae (Yanovitz) Shapiro, was born on December 21, 1929, in Boston, Massachusetts. Following his graduation from Boston English High School with the class of 1947, he attended the Berklee School of Music in...

Kim Marie Wood

Kim Marie Wood

February 15, 2018

Kim Wood, age 60 of Wabasha, formerly of Hastings, died suddenly on Thursday, February 15, 2018, at her home.Kim Marie was born November 1, 1957,in Hastings to Robert and Fay (Shelstad) Schluessler. She grew up and went to school in Red Wing. Kim loved dogs, fishing and helping people whenever she could. She had a contagious laugh which could...

Kevin A. Scott

Kevin A. Scott

February 15, 2018

Kevin Alan Scott, 61, of Hastings, MN, formerly of Lanesboro, MN, passed away suddenly on Thursday, February 15th of multiple organ failures due to cardiac arrest. Kevin was born September 12th, 1956, in Salem, OR to Rutherford “Scotty” and Ramona (Maixner) Scott. He attended school in Salem and Hillsboro, OR. He later lived in Frankfurt, KY and Owatonna, MN...

Loretta A. Schaffer

Loretta A. Schaffer

February 14, 2018

Loretta A. Schaffer, age 94 of Miesville, died peacefully on Wednesday morning, February 14, 2018, at Augustana Care of Hastings. Born in Ellsworth, Wisconsin on September 1, 1923, Loretta was the middle child of Carl and Mary Loretta "Etta" (Saxton) Yanisch. Her sister, Iva Marie, and brother Jerry, preceded her in death. They lived in Red Wing, where Loretta...

James "Jim" Clement

James "Jim" Clement

February 14, 2018

James "Jim" Edward Clement, age 73 of Hastings, died peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on Wednesday morning, February 14, 2018. Jim, the son of William and Arlyne Clement, was born on December 6, 1944, in Madison, Wisconsin. He was the youngest of three children. Captain of his football team, Jim graduated from Prairie du Sac High School....

Edward H Moe

Edward H Moe

February 10, 2018

Edward H. Moe, age 79, of Hastings, passed away Feb. 10, 2018. Survived by wife, Bee; children, Kimberly (Steven) Bauer, Cynthia (James) Tomczak; grandchildren, Michael, Nichole, Samantha, and John; other relatives and friends. Private Family Services.

Catherine Georgia Shannon

Catherine Georgia Shannon

February 7, 2018

Shannon, Catherine Georgia “Taddy”

died peacefully on Feb. 7, 2018 at 91 years of age.  Welcomed into heaven by husband, Jerry and grandson, Aaron. Survived by her children: Jeffrey, Patrick (Betsy), Richard, Kevin (Nancy), Michael (Angie) and Mary Kay Shannon; grandchildren: Jeffrey Jr., Joseph, Andrew (Jane), MacKenzie, Morgan, Isabella Shannon; great-grandchild: Aaron Daniel Shannon; brother, George Holland; sisters, Lenore Kane and...

Hector Rodriguez

Hector Rodriguez

February 7, 2018

Rodriguez, Hector

Age 68 of St. Paul, passed away on 2/7/2018. Survived by sister, Maria; nephew, Raul Jr.; brothers, Leonardo and Raul of Texas and their families. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial at 11am on 2/15/2018 at Our Lady of Guadalupe, 401 Concord St., St. Paul, visitation one hour prior.

 

Burial Date February 15, 2018

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Jennifer Lynn Thomas

Jennifer Lynn Thomas

February 6, 2018

Thomas, Jennifer Lynn

Age 51 of Apple Valley, died peacefully at home on Feb. 6, 2018 surrounded by family. Preceded in death by her dad, Richard “Dick” Koehn. Survived by husband, Sean; children, Austin and Aria; mom, Marcia Koehn; siblings, Tim (Rachelle) Koehn and Lisa (Mark) Weiss; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Jennifer loved to sing, read, spend time with...

John R. Mcelligott

John R. Mcelligott

February 4, 2018

McElligott, John R.

Age 83 of Farmington, originally St. Paul, passed away peacefully on Feb. 4, 2018. Preceded in death by his parents, Agnes and Tom McElligott; sisters, Patricia Lang and Elizabeth Ruhnow. Survived by his wife, Nancy; sons, Thomas (fiancé Jenny Rath), Timothy, Theodore (Stephanie) McElligott; grandchildren, Jordan (Joshua) Heyman, Madisyn, Taylor and Sidney; great-grandchildren, Koston and Olivia; nieces, nephews,...

Arlene J. Kuehl Pratt

Arlene J. Kuehl Pratt

February 3, 2018

Arlene J. Kuehl

Age 76 of Apple Valley, born January 14, 1942 in Reading, MN to Glenn and Mildred Pratt, passed away February 3, 2018.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Darrel and sisters, Audrey Gilbert and Mavis Pratt.  Arlene will be dearly missed by her children, Renae Porath, Shawn (Jackie) Petry, Shari (Mark) Wagner and Rhonda (Brant) Pagel;...

James M. Penning

James M. Penning

February 3, 2018

James M. Penning

age 66, of Apple Valley.  Preceded in death by wife, Colleen;  grandson, Mason; brothers, sisters and parents.  Survived by sons, Jason and Michael; daughter, Andrea; granddaughter, Madison.  A memorial service will be held at 11 AM, Friday, February 9, 2018 with a visitation one hour before at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 14850 Garrett Ave., Apple Valley.

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Gloria H. Stoneberg

Gloria H. Stoneberg

February 2, 2018

Gloria H. Stoneberg, age 93 of Hastings, died peacefully on Friday evening, February 2, 2018, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Called "Mom," "Nana," "Grandma" and "Gloria" by those who loved her, she is survived by three sons and daughters-in law: Craig and Annie, Mark and Pat, and Brad and Anne; eight grandchildren and their spouses: Jessie (Jon Gross),...

Dorothy M. Dalaska

Dorothy M. Dalaska

February 1, 2018

Dorothy M. Dalaska, age 96 of Hastings, died peacefully on Thursday afternoon, February 1, 2018, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Dorothy Mary, the daughter of Frank and Ruth (Minter) Hyde, was born on September 5, 1921, in Pine Island, Minnesota. On April 13, 1940, she was united in marriage to Robert Dalaska in Le Center, and they were...

Jean M. Mattila

Jean M. Mattila

February 1, 2018

Jean M. Mattila (Rowan), age 60 of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly on February 1, 2018. Jean was born July 9th, 1957, in Hastings, Minnesota to Ray and Georgia (Robinson) Rowan. Shemarried Steve Mattila on January 20th, 1979. Her family grew when they welcomed their daughter Lynn, son Robert, and youngest son Jesse over the years. Jean welcomed her first...

Donald G. Hunecke

Donald G. Hunecke

February 1, 2018

Donald George Hunecke, the son of Edwin and Ruth Hunecke was born on April 24, 1923, in Frontenac, Minnesota. On June 24, 1951, Don was united in marriage to June “Charlotte” Weed at the Church of the Brethren in Surrey, North Dakota. He was a father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and great uncle. Don was born and raised in Frontenac,...

John "Jack" Leon Rogers

John "Jack" Leon Rogers

January 31, 2018

Rogers, John “Jack” Leon

Age 70 of Minneapolis, born January 20, 1948, passed away January 31, 2018. Jack was an avid student with varied interests and enjoyed bible study, singing, and the company of friends and family.  He loved sports and talking politics.  People were drawn to Jack’s humor, gentle manner and forgiving spirit. He had a compassionate soul that reflected...

Robert John Samargia

Robert John Samargia

January 29, 2018

Robert John Samargia, (72), formerly of Gilbert, died Monday, January 29, 2018, at the Minnesota Veterans Home, Minneapolis, MN.

Robert was born on May 3, 1945 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to George and Olive (Cook) Samargia. At an early age, his parents moved back to the area and he was raised in Gilbert where he attended Gilbert High School graduating in 1963....

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