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Virginia Mae Krier

Virginia Mae Krier

June 28, 2017

Virginia M. Krier, age 90 of Hastings, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2017. Virginia Mae was born September 15, 1926 in Empire, Minnesota to William and Katherine (McKenna) Rech. She was blessed with two great men in her life between marriage and friendship. Outside of her relationships, she enjoyed traveling with her girlfriends. Virginia loved her family, dancing,...

Lee Allen Hamilton

Lee Allen Hamilton

June 27, 2017

Lee A. Hamilton, age 50, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 in Brookston, Minnesota.Lee Allen was born November 15, 1966 in Hastings, MN to Dale and Lillian (Schultz) Hamilton. Following his education in Hastings, Lee had worked with plastic manufacturing and had resided in several communities throughout Minnesota.He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Don...

Cindy Loesch

Cindy Loesch

June 27, 2017

Cindy L. Loesch, age 66, of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home June 27, 2017, after a courageous battle with cancer. Cindy was born February 5, 1951 in Cedar Rapids, IA to Clifford Keetly and Virginia Freiermuth. Cindy was known for the custom piatas she made for everyone’s delight, especially for her grandchildren’s birthdays. She was all about family,...

Curtis "Curt" J. Neraasen

Curtis "Curt" J. Neraasen

June 27, 2017

Neraasen, Curtis Jerome “Curt”

Age 76 of Webster, passed away on June 27, 2017. Preceded in death by parents and step-son, Sean Waltz. Survived by wife, Linda; children, Tracy Sampson, Scott (Crystal) Neraasen, Jeff Neraasen and Sarah Parker; 13 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; brother, Ron (Barb); brothers-in-law, Pat (Audrey) and Mike (Karen) McCauley; sister-in-law, Colleen (Tom) Bradsher; many nieces, nephews, other relatives...

Barbara L. Willman

Barbara L. Willman

June 25, 2017

Willman, Barbara L.

Age 81 of Burnsville, passed away on June 25, 2017. Preceded in death by grandson, Joey Kosciolek. Survived by husband, Frank; children, Deb (Tom) Fitzgerald, Linda (Jason) Kearns; Rick, Darcy and Shawn (Heather) Willman; grandchildren, Frank Kosciolek, Katie and Corey Schirmer, Christian, Ty, Payton and Rhett Willman; brother, Roger (Jean) Hanson of Waseca, MN. Memorial Service at 11am...

Diana Harms

Diana Harms

June 22, 2017

Diana Kay Harms, age 53, of Eagan, passed away at Fairview Southdale Hospital on June 22, 2017. She was born on December 11, 1963 to Eugene and Sharon (Ihnen) Voss in Lakefield, MN. Diana was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sioux Valley, MN. She married Troy Harms at Hope Presbyterian Church in Richfield on May 9,...

Jason R Hart

Jason R Hart

June 22, 2017

Jason R. Hart

Age 30 of Ellsworth, WI formerly of Cottage Grove, MN, born January 29, 1987 in Burnsville, MN to Bob & Kim Hart, passed away June 22, 2017.  Jason grew up in Cottage Grove, MN and graduated from Park High School.  He loved playing his french horn and was a member of Chops, Inc. and Minnesota Brass.  He also...

Edna Mary La Pean

Edna Mary La Pean

June 21, 2017

Edna M. "Shep" La Pean, age 71 of Hastings, died without suffering or warning at home on Wednesday evening, June 21, 2017. Edna Mary was born August 6, 1945 in Durand, WI to James and Alice (Keefe) Riley. She was a graduate of Durand High School and worked for Hudson Sprayers for over 30 years prior to retirement. She...

Francis "Fran" Woxland

Francis "Fran" Woxland

June 20, 2017

Francis "Fran" Woxland, age 97 of Hastings, died peacefully on Tuesday morning, June 20, 2017, at Augustana Health Care Center of Hastings, following an extended illness. Francis Percival, the son of Peter and Sarah (Knutson) Woxland, was born on July 17, 1919, in Rushford, Minnesota. At a young age, Frans family moved to Hastings where he later graduated with...

Matthew G. Simons

Matthew G. Simons

June 19, 2017

Simons, Matthew G.

Age 42 of S. Mpls. Graduate of Roosevelt High School class of ’93. Preceded by grandparents, Art & Elaine Butler and George Simons. Survived by parents, Grace & Mike; sisters, Katie (Dennis McDaniel) Simons and Kellie (Clint) Riley; special niece & nephews, Kami, Colby and Connor; grandmother, Eleanor Simons; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Memorial service Monday...

Deborah Marie Rischette

Deborah Marie Rischette

June 17, 2017

Deborah Marie Rischette, age 64 of Pine River, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2017 in St. Cloud. Deb was born on November 13, 1952 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Growing up, she traveled and lived in many places. On October 29, 1990, Deb was united in marriage to Lance Rischette in Hastings. She was a terrific artist in...

Gary L. Varner

Gary L. Varner

June 16, 2017

Gary L. Varner, age 77 of Hastings, died peacefully at home on Friday morning, June 16, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Gary Louis, the son of Frank and Lovella (Kaiser) Varner, was born on December 30, 1939, in Minneapolis. He attended Roosevelt High School in Minneapolis and graduated with the class of 1957, and then enlisted in the...

Lynn Joseph Johnson

Lynn Joseph Johnson

June 15, 2017

Lynn Joseph Johnson, age 79 of Denmark Township, died peacefully at home on Thursday evening, June 15, 2017, following an extended illness. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, June 22, 2017, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Hastings, with Father David Hennen officiating. Interment will follow at the parish cemetery. Visitation will be...

Nicholas Peter Moes

Nicholas Peter Moes

June 15, 2017

Nicholas P. Moes, age 92 of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, June 15, 2017, following an extended illness. Nicholas Peter, the son of John and Margaret (Gergen) Moes, was born on July 19, 1924, near New Trier, Minnesota. Following his education, Nicholas enlisted in the United States Army and was later granted an honorable discharge. On...

Brian Downey

Brian Downey

June 15, 2017

Brian Downey

Age 42 of Apple Valley, MN lost his courageous battle with depression by taking his own life on Thursday, June 15, 2017.  He loved his Harley and driving his semi along with fishing with friends.  He is survived by mother, Peggy Downey and stepdad, Dennis Swanson; sister, Shelly Recer (Charlie Recer) and their children, Holly, Natalie, Cody, Grady, Wesley...

Marvin Leroy Chapman

Marvin Leroy Chapman

June 13, 2017

Marvin L. Chapman, age 79 of Hastings, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, June 13, 2017, at Regina Medical Center in Hastings, following an extended illness. Marvin LeRoy, the son of Howard and Madeline (Knoll) Chapman, was born on August 6, 1937, in Hastings. Following his graduation from Hastings High School in 1956, Marvin began working at Hudson Sprayers...

Gladys B. Swenson

Gladys B. Swenson

June 8, 2017

Swenson, Gladys B.

Age 101 of Mpls., passed away June 8th, 2017 and was born January 30th, 1916 in Yellow Medicine County. Gladys was preceded in death by her parents; 6 siblings and 1 niece. She is survived by her nieces and nephews. Gladys worked at Honeywell for 34 years after attending St. Cloud Teacher’s College. She taught for 8 years...

Raymond Anthony Galle

Raymond Anthony Galle

June 5, 2017

Galle, Raymond Anthony

Age 80 of Rosemount, passed away on June 5, 2017. Survived by wife, Lorraine; children, Michael (Melanie), Gary (Jackie), Catherine (Cary) Wenzel and Robert (Pamela); 10 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; loved by many other relatives and friends. Funeral at 11am on Fri., June 9, 2017 at Lutheran Church of Our Savior, 14980 Diamond Path W., Rosemount, with visitation one...

Richard "Dick" R. Sackett

Richard "Dick" R. Sackett

June 4, 2017

Richard “Dick” R. Sackett, age 85, of Hastings died peacefully on June 4, 2017. He was born May 12, 1932 in Stewartville, MN to Cyril and Betty Sackett. He married Belva Sanborn on August 16, 1953. He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers; Curtis and Jan. He is survived by his wife of 63 years,...

Kenneth George Kaiser

Kenneth George Kaiser

June 1, 2017

Kenneth G. Kaiser, age 74 of Hastings, died peacefully on Thursday morning, June 1, 2017, at Augustana Care of Hastings. Kenneth George, the son of George and Else (Miller) Kaiser, was born July 19, 1942, in St. Paul. He graduated from Hastings High School with the class of 1962 and in 1964, married his best friend and high school...

Virginia Mae Krier

Virginia Mae Krier

June 28, 2017

Virginia M. Krier, age 90 of Hastings, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2017. Virginia Mae was born September 15, 1926 in Empire, Minnesota to William and Katherine (McKenna) Rech. She was blessed with two great men in her life between marriage and friendship. Outside of her relationships, she enjoyed traveling with her girlfriends. Virginia loved her family, dancing,...

Lee Allen Hamilton

Lee Allen Hamilton

June 27, 2017

Lee A. Hamilton, age 50, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 in Brookston, Minnesota.Lee Allen was born November 15, 1966 in Hastings, MN to Dale and Lillian (Schultz) Hamilton. Following his education in Hastings, Lee had worked with plastic manufacturing and had resided in several communities throughout Minnesota.He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Don...

Cindy Loesch

Cindy Loesch

June 27, 2017

Cindy L. Loesch, age 66, of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home June 27, 2017, after a courageous battle with cancer. Cindy was born February 5, 1951 in Cedar Rapids, IA to Clifford Keetly and Virginia Freiermuth. Cindy was known for the custom piatas she made for everyone’s delight, especially for her grandchildren’s birthdays. She was all about family,...

Curtis "Curt" J. Neraasen

Curtis "Curt" J. Neraasen

June 27, 2017

Neraasen, Curtis Jerome “Curt”

Age 76 of Webster, passed away on June 27, 2017. Preceded in death by parents and step-son, Sean Waltz. Survived by wife, Linda; children, Tracy Sampson, Scott (Crystal) Neraasen, Jeff Neraasen and Sarah Parker; 13 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; brother, Ron (Barb); brothers-in-law, Pat (Audrey) and Mike (Karen) McCauley; sister-in-law, Colleen (Tom) Bradsher; many nieces, nephews, other relatives...

Barbara L. Willman

Barbara L. Willman

June 25, 2017

Willman, Barbara L.

Age 81 of Burnsville, passed away on June 25, 2017. Preceded in death by grandson, Joey Kosciolek. Survived by husband, Frank; children, Deb (Tom) Fitzgerald, Linda (Jason) Kearns; Rick, Darcy and Shawn (Heather) Willman; grandchildren, Frank Kosciolek, Katie and Corey Schirmer, Christian, Ty, Payton and Rhett Willman; brother, Roger (Jean) Hanson of Waseca, MN. Memorial Service at 11am...

Diana Harms

Diana Harms

June 22, 2017

Diana Kay Harms, age 53, of Eagan, passed away at Fairview Southdale Hospital on June 22, 2017. She was born on December 11, 1963 to Eugene and Sharon (Ihnen) Voss in Lakefield, MN. Diana was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sioux Valley, MN. She married Troy Harms at Hope Presbyterian Church in Richfield on May 9,...

Jason R Hart

Jason R Hart

June 22, 2017

Jason R. Hart

Age 30 of Ellsworth, WI formerly of Cottage Grove, MN, born January 29, 1987 in Burnsville, MN to Bob & Kim Hart, passed away June 22, 2017.  Jason grew up in Cottage Grove, MN and graduated from Park High School.  He loved playing his french horn and was a member of Chops, Inc. and Minnesota Brass.  He also...

Edna Mary La Pean

Edna Mary La Pean

June 21, 2017

Edna M. "Shep" La Pean, age 71 of Hastings, died without suffering or warning at home on Wednesday evening, June 21, 2017. Edna Mary was born August 6, 1945 in Durand, WI to James and Alice (Keefe) Riley. She was a graduate of Durand High School and worked for Hudson Sprayers for over 30 years prior to retirement. She...

Francis "Fran" Woxland

Francis "Fran" Woxland

June 20, 2017

Francis "Fran" Woxland, age 97 of Hastings, died peacefully on Tuesday morning, June 20, 2017, at Augustana Health Care Center of Hastings, following an extended illness. Francis Percival, the son of Peter and Sarah (Knutson) Woxland, was born on July 17, 1919, in Rushford, Minnesota. At a young age, Frans family moved to Hastings where he later graduated with...

Matthew G. Simons

Matthew G. Simons

June 19, 2017

Simons, Matthew G.

Age 42 of S. Mpls. Graduate of Roosevelt High School class of ’93. Preceded by grandparents, Art & Elaine Butler and George Simons. Survived by parents, Grace & Mike; sisters, Katie (Dennis McDaniel) Simons and Kellie (Clint) Riley; special niece & nephews, Kami, Colby and Connor; grandmother, Eleanor Simons; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Memorial service Monday...

Deborah Marie Rischette

Deborah Marie Rischette

June 17, 2017

Deborah Marie Rischette, age 64 of Pine River, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2017 in St. Cloud. Deb was born on November 13, 1952 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Growing up, she traveled and lived in many places. On October 29, 1990, Deb was united in marriage to Lance Rischette in Hastings. She was a terrific artist in...

Gary L. Varner

Gary L. Varner

June 16, 2017

Gary L. Varner, age 77 of Hastings, died peacefully at home on Friday morning, June 16, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Gary Louis, the son of Frank and Lovella (Kaiser) Varner, was born on December 30, 1939, in Minneapolis. He attended Roosevelt High School in Minneapolis and graduated with the class of 1957, and then enlisted in the...

Lynn Joseph Johnson

Lynn Joseph Johnson

June 15, 2017

Lynn Joseph Johnson, age 79 of Denmark Township, died peacefully at home on Thursday evening, June 15, 2017, following an extended illness. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, June 22, 2017, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Hastings, with Father David Hennen officiating. Interment will follow at the parish cemetery. Visitation will be...

Nicholas Peter Moes

Nicholas Peter Moes

June 15, 2017

Nicholas P. Moes, age 92 of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, June 15, 2017, following an extended illness. Nicholas Peter, the son of John and Margaret (Gergen) Moes, was born on July 19, 1924, near New Trier, Minnesota. Following his education, Nicholas enlisted in the United States Army and was later granted an honorable discharge. On...

Brian Downey

Brian Downey

June 15, 2017

Brian Downey

Age 42 of Apple Valley, MN lost his courageous battle with depression by taking his own life on Thursday, June 15, 2017.  He loved his Harley and driving his semi along with fishing with friends.  He is survived by mother, Peggy Downey and stepdad, Dennis Swanson; sister, Shelly Recer (Charlie Recer) and their children, Holly, Natalie, Cody, Grady, Wesley...

Marvin Leroy Chapman

Marvin Leroy Chapman

June 13, 2017

Marvin L. Chapman, age 79 of Hastings, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, June 13, 2017, at Regina Medical Center in Hastings, following an extended illness. Marvin LeRoy, the son of Howard and Madeline (Knoll) Chapman, was born on August 6, 1937, in Hastings. Following his graduation from Hastings High School in 1956, Marvin began working at Hudson Sprayers...

Gladys B. Swenson

Gladys B. Swenson

June 8, 2017

Swenson, Gladys B.

Age 101 of Mpls., passed away June 8th, 2017 and was born January 30th, 1916 in Yellow Medicine County. Gladys was preceded in death by her parents; 6 siblings and 1 niece. She is survived by her nieces and nephews. Gladys worked at Honeywell for 34 years after attending St. Cloud Teacher’s College. She taught for 8 years...

Raymond Anthony Galle

Raymond Anthony Galle

June 5, 2017

Galle, Raymond Anthony

Age 80 of Rosemount, passed away on June 5, 2017. Survived by wife, Lorraine; children, Michael (Melanie), Gary (Jackie), Catherine (Cary) Wenzel and Robert (Pamela); 10 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; loved by many other relatives and friends. Funeral at 11am on Fri., June 9, 2017 at Lutheran Church of Our Savior, 14980 Diamond Path W., Rosemount, with visitation one...

Richard "Dick" R. Sackett

Richard "Dick" R. Sackett

June 4, 2017

Richard “Dick” R. Sackett, age 85, of Hastings died peacefully on June 4, 2017. He was born May 12, 1932 in Stewartville, MN to Cyril and Betty Sackett. He married Belva Sanborn on August 16, 1953. He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers; Curtis and Jan. He is survived by his wife of 63 years,...

Kenneth George Kaiser

Kenneth George Kaiser

June 1, 2017

Kenneth G. Kaiser, age 74 of Hastings, died peacefully on Thursday morning, June 1, 2017, at Augustana Care of Hastings. Kenneth George, the son of George and Else (Miller) Kaiser, was born July 19, 1942, in St. Paul. He graduated from Hastings High School with the class of 1962 and in 1964, married his best friend and high school...

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