January 11, 2025

Mardelle M. Holmes, age 98, of Hastings, MN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 11, 2025. She was born on December 5, 1926, in Storm Lake, Iowa, to Thomas and Anna (Haase) Hansen.

Mardelle met her future husband, R.A. “Dick” Holmes, through a family connection. Before their marriage, she attended Buena Vista College in Storm...

January 11, 2025

Joanne (Josie) C. Keichler, age 86, of Hastings, MN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 11, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Josie was diagnosed with cancer in April of 2024 and faced her illness with incredible strength, grace, and a fierce determination to live life fully.

Josie was born on May 29, 1938, in...

January 7, 2025

Charles “Chuck” Bungert, age 92 of Hastings, formerly of Richfield, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 7, 2025.

Charles Michael was born on November 3, 1932 in Bloomington, Minnesota to Ferdinand and Dorothy (Haeg) Bungert, one of their fifteen children.

Chuck proudly served his county in the United States...

January 7, 2025

Michael J. Bauer, age 77, of Hastings, passed away at home January 7, 2025.

Mike was born in Hastings on November 1, 1947, to Laurence and Evelyn (Tray) Bauer. On April 25, 1970, he married the love of his life, Barbara Nielsen, and they shared almost 55 years of happiness together. Mike was a passionate...

January 7, 2025

Knoch, Mariel Joan (née Goltz)

December 21, 1933 – January 7, 2025, age 91 of Apple Valley, passed away peacefully after suffering with dementia for the last few years.

Survived by her son, James (Kym) of Chagrin Falls, Ohio and Venice, Florida; daughters, Julie (Larry) Pierce of Minneapolis, and Jennifer (Tim) Pearson of Minneapolis; 11 grandchildren; and 16 great grandchildren.

Preceded in death...

January 3, 2025

John G. Yen, age 83, of Hastings, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2025.

John was born on January 26, 1941, to Hui-Yuan Yan and Elise Glaser in Berlin, Germany. As a young child, he lived with his family in Taiwan and attended a boarding school where he learned English. In the 1950s, he moved...

January 3, 2025

Irene Finholdt (Johnson), age 99, of Hastings, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025 in New Richmond, WI.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Harry; and parents and siblings.

She is survived by children, Craig Finholdt, Dawn Finholdt, and Kim Kral; step-daughter, Carole Madsen; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; nieces,...

January 3, 2025

Curtis Elroy Bohn, 64, of Altoona, IA (formerly of Hastings, MN) passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025, at Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines.

Curt was born August 11, 1960, in Breckenridge, MN to Harold and Marcella (Math) Bohn. He was baptized and attended Grace Lutheran Church growing up. Curt learned the value of...

January 1, 2025

Paul “Bob” R. Brabec, age 79, of Hastings, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 1, 2025.

Paul Robert was born on September 14, 1945 in Reno, Nevada to Paul and Antoinette (Lefebvre) Brabec.

Bob worked at 3M for 43 years after getting a degree...

December 29, 2024

Evelyn M Larson, Age 92 of Burnsville, born December 15, 1932 in Pawtucket, RI to Herman and Evelyn Moreau, passed away peacefully at Emerald Crest in Burnsville, December 29, 2024. She is preceded in death by her husband, David and brothers, Raymond and Albert Moreau. Evelyn will be dearly missed by her children: Sherie (Bryce) Kilene, Gary (Janice) Larson and...

December 28, 2024

Merle A. Arndtson, age 91, of Hastings, MN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 28, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at Hastings Senior Health and Living.

Born on September 22, 1933, the son of Ove and Josie (Kragtorp) Arndtson in Bingham Lake, MN. He grew up in southwestern Minnesota farming with his parents and...

December 26, 2024

Charles “Chuck” J. Keiser Age 78 of Lakeville, born June 4, 1946 in Stillwater, MN to Ralph and Dorothy Keiser, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family December 26, 2024. He is preceded in death by his siblings: Dean, Yvonne Gantzer, Barbara Evans, and Jerry and his niece, Joanne Gantzer. Chuck will be dearly missed by his children: Michelle (Scott)...

December 25, 2024

Ann Skoglund, 82, of Hastings, died early in the morning on December 25, 2024. Ann cherished Christmas, and her family chooses to believe that she hung on until she could experience the holiday one last time before departing to spend the rest of the day with her deceased husband and family members.

She was born...

December 25, 2024

Joann E. Pichotta Age 73 of Apple Valley, born May 11, 1951 in Greenville, WI to Arly and Eunice Doell, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her husband, Greg, son, Travis Zingler and daughter-in-law, Jennifer on Christmas Day, 2024. She is preceded in death by her parents, Arly and Eunice and brother, Arlyn Doell. Joann will be dearly missed...

December 24, 2024

Lamberger, Paul “Froggy”

Age 80 of Pine Springs, MN, died on Dec. 24, 2024. Preceded in death by his parents, Gladys & Augie; nephews, Erik and Jon; and brother-in-law, Ron Girard. Survived by his loving sisters, Judy (Butch) Hagen, Kay McNeary, Edie (Mike) Skogland, Dawn (John) Downing, and Lora Girard; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and good friends. Paul was an...

December 24, 2024

Dickhaus, Ione M.

Age 93 of Apple Valley, passed away peacefully surrounded by her daughters on Dec. 24, 2024. Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 62 years, Raymond; 3 great-grandchildren; parents; 3 brothers; 2 sisters; and son-in-law, Shawn Tighe. Survived by her loving daughters, Debbie (Jim) Wagner, Nancy (Jeff) Keller, Pam (Mike) Miller, Cindy (Randy) Retherford, and Karen (Steve)...

December 23, 2024

James L. Buffo, age 79, of Rosemount, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 17, 1945, in Joliet, Illinois, he was the son of James and Harriet (Belange) Buffo. Jim was a proud graduate of Joliet Catholic High School and went on to attend Saint Mary's College...

December 20, 2024

Teresa (Sabelko) Bilderback, age 79, of Birchwood, Wisconsin, passed away on December 20, 2024 at Benedictine Living-Regina in Hastings, Minnesota after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.

Teresa was born on March 24, 1945 in Lima Township, Durand, Wisconsin, the sixth of seven children of Tom and Helen Sabelko.

She graduated from...

December 19, 2024

Mason James Lenz, age 25, of Hastings, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 19, 2024.

Mason was born on May 17, 1999 to Sirena Lenz and Steve Norquist.

Mason will be deeply missed by his mother, Sirena Lenz; father, Steve Norquist (step-mother, Sarah Norquist); siblings, Jameson, Hazel, Ethan, Beau Lenz,...

December 19, 2024

Pamela "Pam" Grossbach, age 76 of Hastings, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at home on Thursday morning, December 19, 2024.

Pamela Kay, the daughter of Melvin and Lois (Matthees) Raasch, was born in Rochester on December 18, 1948. Pam grew up in Zumbrota where she graduated from Zumbrota High School with the...