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Cassandra "Sandy" Kaufman

Cassandra "Sandy" Kaufman

August 27, 2017

Cassandra "Sandy" Kaufman, age 54 of Rosemount, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday morning, August 27, 2017, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. Cassandra Dee, the daughter of Frank and Bette (Radke) Knoll, was born on February 9, 1963, in Farmington. Sandy attended Rosemount High School, and following her graduation, attended DCTC where she studied to...

Richard P. Jahnke

Richard P. Jahnke

August 27, 2017

Richard P. Jahnke, age 86 died peacefully Sunday morning, August 27, 2017 at Inver Glen Senior Living, surrounded by family and the supportive staff. A longtime resident of Hastings, MN, he was born on the family farm near Star Prairie, WI to parents, Chester and Genevieve (Zoller) Jahnke. He attended Cedar Lake Elementary School and graduated from Osceola High...

Denis R. Grubar

Denis R. Grubar

August 27, 2017

Denis R. Grubar, age 78, of Hastings, passed away August 27, 2017. He was born in Cook, MN on October 6, 1938 to Martin and Amelia 'Molly' (Shute) Grubar. He was united in marriage to Mariel Sushoreba on May 20, 1961 in Chisholm, MN. Denis worked many years for Dakota County managing their computer sites. He was a self...

Joann Carpenter

Joann Carpenter

August 27, 2017

JoAnn Carpenter died 8/27/17 after a long struggle with COPD. Preceded in death by parents, William Otto Miller, Merle Lenora Richardson and son, Randy. Survived by husband of 37 years, Richard; sons, Mark Pederson, Ron Pederson and Mickey (Deneal) Pederson; sisters, Patti Pfander and Janet Miller; daughter in law, Barb Holm; 5 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Memorial service will...

Eugene "Gene" Endres

Eugene "Gene" Endres

August 25, 2017

Eugene "Gene" Endres, age 92 of Hastings and formerly of Hampton, died peacefully on Friday morning, August 25, 2017, at Regina Senior Living of Hastings. Eugene Peter, the son of P. Ferdinand and Philomena (Duerr) Endres, was born on July 13, 1925, on the family farm in rural Hampton. Gene attended grade school in Hampton and helped his dad...

Michael J. Mccarthy

Michael J. Mccarthy

August 25, 2017

Michael J. McCarthy, age 43 of Hastings, died Friday morning, August 25, 2017, at Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul. Michael Jason, the son of Michael and Debra (Riemer) McCarthy, was born on June 3, 1974, in Hastings. Mike was a construction worker for various companies over the years. He was preceded in death by his father, Michael McCarthy; his...

Victor C. Ecklund

Victor C. Ecklund

August 25, 2017

Ecklund, Victor C.,

Age 84, of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, born October 15, 1932 in Northfield to John & Ethelyn Jackson Ecklund, passed away August 25, 2017. He served in the US Navy during the Koren War. Victor was also a member of the Carpenters Local #1644 and a retired carpenter with University of Minnesota. He was preceded in death by...

Rosemary Fitzgerald Marthaler

Rosemary Fitzgerald Marthaler

August 23, 2017

Rosemary Fitzgerald Marthaler, age 92 of Rosemount, died peacefully on Wednesday morning, August 23, 2017, at United Hospital in St. Paul following a brief illness. Rosemary, the daughter of Clement and Bertha (Porter) Fitzgerald, was born on April 14, 1925, in Kansas City, Missouri. Rosemary married George H. Marthaler, August 10, 1946 at St. Augustine Catholic Church in South...

Irene A. Nicolai

Irene A. Nicolai

August 21, 2017

Irene A. Nicolai, age 98 of Hampton, died peacefully at home on Monday evening, August 21, 2017. Irene Ann, the daughter of Frank and Mary (Sommers) Schlekewy, was born on May 11, 1919, in Eden, South Dakota. She attended grade school in Eden and graduated with the Webster High School class of 1937. Irene then continued her education in...

James R. Wright

James R. Wright

August 21, 2017

James Robert Wright, age 54, of Hastings, MN, passed away after a brief battle with cancer on August 21, 2017 at his home. He was born on January 19, 1963 to Gerald and Joleen (Meeker) Wright in St. Paul, MN. James married Margaret Scully at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Hastings on October 15, 1988. Jim graduated from Hastings...

Dorothy J. Most

Dorothy J. Most

August 21, 2017

Dorothy J. Most, age 67 of Hastings, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 21, 2017, at her home. Dorothy Joy, the daughter of Al and Marjorie Lanahan, was born on December 5, 1949, in St. Paul. She attended Henry Sibley High School in West St. Paul where she graduated with the class of 1967. She later married Allen "Al"...

Roy Glasby

Roy Glasby

August 20, 2017

Roy Glasby, age 62 of Cannon Falls, died peacefully at home on Sunday morning, August 20, 2017, following a recent battle with cancer. Roy Eugene, the son of Vernon and Matilda (Moes), was born on February 11, 1955, in Hastings. Following his graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1973, Roy enlisted in the United States Army...

Elizabeth (Thue) Wiegrefe

Elizabeth (Thue) Wiegrefe

August 19, 2017

Elizabeth "Liz" Wiegrefe, age 67 of Hastings, died peacefully at home on Saturday evening, August 19, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Elizabeth Ann, the daughter of DeLoss "Del" and Esther (Overgaard) Thue, was born on February 24, 1950, in Glenwood, Minnesota. Liz attended Hastings High School and graduated in the top ten with the class of 1968. She...

Ruthann "Ruth" Joki

Ruthann "Ruth" Joki

August 19, 2017

Ruthann A. "Ruth" Joki, age 80 of Hastings and formerly of Minneapolis, died peacefully on August 19, 2017, at Regina Medical Center in Hastings, just days after the death of her husband.She is survived by her daughter Debbie Louis of Hastings, 2 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 23,...

Kristi Marie Lawless (Nee Holmen)

Kristi Marie Lawless (Nee Holmen)

August 17, 2017

54, of Lakeville, MN, passed away unexpectedly on August 17, 2017.  Survived by husband, Pete; son, Matthew (Jamie); parents, James and Lyleen Holmen; siblings, Konni (Jerry), Kenni, Kevin (Julie) and Kelin (Laura); many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.  Memorial service at 5:30pm on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary in Apple Valley, 14850 Garrett Ave.  Visitation...

Melvin A. Elsner

Melvin A. Elsner

August 17, 2017

Elsner, Melvin A. of Mpls., born Nov. 24, 1923 passed away Thurs., Aug. 17.

Private family services at a later date.

Funeral Home Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, Minneapolis

Cemetery Pleasant View Memorial Gardens

James John Downey

James John Downey

August 16, 2017

James John Downey, age 83, of Hastings, MN, passed away on August 16, 2017 at Southview Acres in West St. Paul, MN. He was born on March 8, 1934 to James and Opal (Reasoner) Downey in Roan, Iowa. James married Theresa Teuber at St. Mary’s Church in New Trier in 1953. He was a U.S. Veteran and served in...

Daniel "Dan" Matheson

Daniel "Dan" Matheson

August 15, 2017

Matheson, Daniel “Dan” Age 60 of Apple Valley, went to be with the Lord on Aug. 15, 2017 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Preceded in death by parents, Roy & Arline Matheson. Survived by loving wife of 32 years, Brandesia “Brandy”; siblings, Bob (Nola), LuAnn (Phil) Aldrich and Randy (Katie); loving in-laws, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends....

Rose Marie Sieben

Rose Marie Sieben

August 14, 2017

Rose Marie Sieben, age 88, of Hastings, passed away surrounded by her family, after a brief illness on August 14, 2017. She was born in Hastings on December 2, 1928 to Lawrence and Marie (Heue) Augustine. Rose married Clarence Sieben at Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Hastings on November 27, 1948. She graduated from Hastings High School and was...

Geraldine "Gerrie" Dillon

Geraldine "Gerrie" Dillon

August 13, 2017

Geraldine "Gerrie" Dillon, age 69 of Welch, died peacefully at home on Sunday afternoon, August 13, 2017, following a recent illness. In keeping with Gerries wishes, private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are being completed by Caturia-Smidt Funeral Home Cremation Services of Hastings.

Cassandra "Sandy" Kaufman

Cassandra "Sandy" Kaufman

August 27, 2017

Cassandra "Sandy" Kaufman, age 54 of Rosemount, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday morning, August 27, 2017, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. Cassandra Dee, the daughter of Frank and Bette (Radke) Knoll, was born on February 9, 1963, in Farmington. Sandy attended Rosemount High School, and following her graduation, attended DCTC where she studied to...

Richard P. Jahnke

Richard P. Jahnke

August 27, 2017

Richard P. Jahnke, age 86 died peacefully Sunday morning, August 27, 2017 at Inver Glen Senior Living, surrounded by family and the supportive staff. A longtime resident of Hastings, MN, he was born on the family farm near Star Prairie, WI to parents, Chester and Genevieve (Zoller) Jahnke. He attended Cedar Lake Elementary School and graduated from Osceola High...

Denis R. Grubar

Denis R. Grubar

August 27, 2017

Denis R. Grubar, age 78, of Hastings, passed away August 27, 2017. He was born in Cook, MN on October 6, 1938 to Martin and Amelia 'Molly' (Shute) Grubar. He was united in marriage to Mariel Sushoreba on May 20, 1961 in Chisholm, MN. Denis worked many years for Dakota County managing their computer sites. He was a self...

Joann Carpenter

Joann Carpenter

August 27, 2017

JoAnn Carpenter died 8/27/17 after a long struggle with COPD. Preceded in death by parents, William Otto Miller, Merle Lenora Richardson and son, Randy. Survived by husband of 37 years, Richard; sons, Mark Pederson, Ron Pederson and Mickey (Deneal) Pederson; sisters, Patti Pfander and Janet Miller; daughter in law, Barb Holm; 5 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Memorial service will...

Eugene "Gene" Endres

Eugene "Gene" Endres

August 25, 2017

Eugene "Gene" Endres, age 92 of Hastings and formerly of Hampton, died peacefully on Friday morning, August 25, 2017, at Regina Senior Living of Hastings. Eugene Peter, the son of P. Ferdinand and Philomena (Duerr) Endres, was born on July 13, 1925, on the family farm in rural Hampton. Gene attended grade school in Hampton and helped his dad...

Michael J. Mccarthy

Michael J. Mccarthy

August 25, 2017

Michael J. McCarthy, age 43 of Hastings, died Friday morning, August 25, 2017, at Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul. Michael Jason, the son of Michael and Debra (Riemer) McCarthy, was born on June 3, 1974, in Hastings. Mike was a construction worker for various companies over the years. He was preceded in death by his father, Michael McCarthy; his...

Victor C. Ecklund

Victor C. Ecklund

August 25, 2017

Ecklund, Victor C.,

Age 84, of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, born October 15, 1932 in Northfield to John & Ethelyn Jackson Ecklund, passed away August 25, 2017. He served in the US Navy during the Koren War. Victor was also a member of the Carpenters Local #1644 and a retired carpenter with University of Minnesota. He was preceded in death by...

Rosemary Fitzgerald Marthaler

Rosemary Fitzgerald Marthaler

August 23, 2017

Rosemary Fitzgerald Marthaler, age 92 of Rosemount, died peacefully on Wednesday morning, August 23, 2017, at United Hospital in St. Paul following a brief illness. Rosemary, the daughter of Clement and Bertha (Porter) Fitzgerald, was born on April 14, 1925, in Kansas City, Missouri. Rosemary married George H. Marthaler, August 10, 1946 at St. Augustine Catholic Church in South...

Irene A. Nicolai

Irene A. Nicolai

August 21, 2017

Irene A. Nicolai, age 98 of Hampton, died peacefully at home on Monday evening, August 21, 2017. Irene Ann, the daughter of Frank and Mary (Sommers) Schlekewy, was born on May 11, 1919, in Eden, South Dakota. She attended grade school in Eden and graduated with the Webster High School class of 1937. Irene then continued her education in...

James R. Wright

James R. Wright

August 21, 2017

James Robert Wright, age 54, of Hastings, MN, passed away after a brief battle with cancer on August 21, 2017 at his home. He was born on January 19, 1963 to Gerald and Joleen (Meeker) Wright in St. Paul, MN. James married Margaret Scully at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Hastings on October 15, 1988. Jim graduated from Hastings...

Dorothy J. Most

Dorothy J. Most

August 21, 2017

Dorothy J. Most, age 67 of Hastings, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 21, 2017, at her home. Dorothy Joy, the daughter of Al and Marjorie Lanahan, was born on December 5, 1949, in St. Paul. She attended Henry Sibley High School in West St. Paul where she graduated with the class of 1967. She later married Allen "Al"...

Roy Glasby

Roy Glasby

August 20, 2017

Roy Glasby, age 62 of Cannon Falls, died peacefully at home on Sunday morning, August 20, 2017, following a recent battle with cancer. Roy Eugene, the son of Vernon and Matilda (Moes), was born on February 11, 1955, in Hastings. Following his graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1973, Roy enlisted in the United States Army...

Elizabeth (Thue) Wiegrefe

Elizabeth (Thue) Wiegrefe

August 19, 2017

Elizabeth "Liz" Wiegrefe, age 67 of Hastings, died peacefully at home on Saturday evening, August 19, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Elizabeth Ann, the daughter of DeLoss "Del" and Esther (Overgaard) Thue, was born on February 24, 1950, in Glenwood, Minnesota. Liz attended Hastings High School and graduated in the top ten with the class of 1968. She...

Ruthann "Ruth" Joki

Ruthann "Ruth" Joki

August 19, 2017

Ruthann A. "Ruth" Joki, age 80 of Hastings and formerly of Minneapolis, died peacefully on August 19, 2017, at Regina Medical Center in Hastings, just days after the death of her husband.She is survived by her daughter Debbie Louis of Hastings, 2 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 23,...

Kristi Marie Lawless (Nee Holmen)

Kristi Marie Lawless (Nee Holmen)

August 17, 2017

54, of Lakeville, MN, passed away unexpectedly on August 17, 2017.  Survived by husband, Pete; son, Matthew (Jamie); parents, James and Lyleen Holmen; siblings, Konni (Jerry), Kenni, Kevin (Julie) and Kelin (Laura); many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.  Memorial service at 5:30pm on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary in Apple Valley, 14850 Garrett Ave.  Visitation...

Melvin A. Elsner

Melvin A. Elsner

August 17, 2017

Elsner, Melvin A. of Mpls., born Nov. 24, 1923 passed away Thurs., Aug. 17.

Private family services at a later date.

Funeral Home Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, Minneapolis

Cemetery Pleasant View Memorial Gardens

James John Downey

James John Downey

August 16, 2017

James John Downey, age 83, of Hastings, MN, passed away on August 16, 2017 at Southview Acres in West St. Paul, MN. He was born on March 8, 1934 to James and Opal (Reasoner) Downey in Roan, Iowa. James married Theresa Teuber at St. Mary’s Church in New Trier in 1953. He was a U.S. Veteran and served in...

Daniel "Dan" Matheson

Daniel "Dan" Matheson

August 15, 2017

Matheson, Daniel “Dan” Age 60 of Apple Valley, went to be with the Lord on Aug. 15, 2017 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Preceded in death by parents, Roy & Arline Matheson. Survived by loving wife of 32 years, Brandesia “Brandy”; siblings, Bob (Nola), LuAnn (Phil) Aldrich and Randy (Katie); loving in-laws, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends....

Rose Marie Sieben

Rose Marie Sieben

August 14, 2017

Rose Marie Sieben, age 88, of Hastings, passed away surrounded by her family, after a brief illness on August 14, 2017. She was born in Hastings on December 2, 1928 to Lawrence and Marie (Heue) Augustine. Rose married Clarence Sieben at Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Hastings on November 27, 1948. She graduated from Hastings High School and was...

Geraldine "Gerrie" Dillon

Geraldine "Gerrie" Dillon

August 13, 2017

Geraldine "Gerrie" Dillon, age 69 of Welch, died peacefully at home on Sunday afternoon, August 13, 2017, following a recent illness. In keeping with Gerries wishes, private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are being completed by Caturia-Smidt Funeral Home Cremation Services of Hastings.

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