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Betty M. Substad

Betty M. Substad

July 17, 2017

Substad, Betty M.

Age 91 of South Minneapolis, born May 20, 1926 in Minneapolis to Arthur & Anna Nelson, passed away on July 19, 2017 after suffering a stroke.  Betty, together with her husband, Emil, built Substad Plumbing.  Betty was a loyal Vikings fan since 1961.  Most of all, she loved spending time with her family.  She is preceded in death...

Harriet C. Mcgregor

Harriet C. Mcgregor

July 16, 2017

McGregor, Harriet C. (Lund) (Jodoin) (Moore) (Clyde)

of Mpls., born 4/19/36. Preceded in death by parents, Helen Buhman and Harry Lund. Survived by children, Michael McGregor, Sandra Jodoin, JoAnne Jodoin (David Brandenburg), Dawn (Jeff) Williams; grandchildren, Jason (Natasha) Jodoin, Jennifer (Al) Szabia; great-grandchildren, Haylee, Hayden and Harper Szabia, Gage and McKenna Jodoin. Memorial service Saturday 1 PM at Henry W. Anderson...

Ardys Mae Frahm

Ardys Mae Frahm

July 15, 2017

Ardys Mae Frahm (Bosse) passed away peacefully on July 15, 2017, one day short of her 87th birthday. Ardys was born in Winona in 1930, and lived in Arcadia, WI, Lewiston, MN and Detroit Lakes before marrying Robert Frahm in 1952 and moving to the Twin Cities. In 1957 she moved to the beautiful town of Hastings where she...

Gabriel Michael Cooper

Gabriel Michael Cooper

July 15, 2017

Gabriel Michael Cooper known and loved by all as “Gabe” of Minneapolis, MN passed away suddenly and unexpectedly one day after his 1st birthday on July 15th, 2017. He is survived by his parents, Joseph and Samantha; sisters, Destiny, Alexia and Kaylee; paternal grandfather, Joseph Cooper (Mpls.) and maternal grandparents, Michael and Roxanne Marsyla (Mpls.), aunts, uncles, cousins and extended...

John Thomas Chilson

John Thomas Chilson

July 14, 2017

John Thomas Chilson, age 57 of Hastings, died peacefully at home on Friday evening, July 14, 2017, after a long challenge with metastatic prostate cancer into the bones and liver. John Thomas was born December 18, 1959, the son of Eli John Chilson, Jr. and Leona (Pechacek) Chilson in Hastings, MN, where he also graduated high school with the...

Bryan E. Rudell

Bryan E. Rudell

July 13, 2017

Rudell, Bryan E.Age 29 of Minneapolis, passed away in an automobile accident on 7/13/17 near Menomonie, WI. Preceded in death by grandparent, Terrance Whelan, and aunt, Sheila Whelan. Survived by parents, Paul and Patricia; siblings Eric and Megan; grandparents, Philip and Judy Rudell and Maria Whelan, as well as aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends. Bryan had a creative mind...

Irma Robinson

Irma Robinson

July 12, 2017

Irma Christine Robinson, age 90, of Hastings, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on July 12, 2017, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings, following an extended illness. Irma Christine Robinson, the daughter of Anton and Christine (Brenneise) Johnson, was born on July 27, 1926, in Underwood, North Dakota. The daughter of a ND pioneer, Irmas life began...

Joshua "Josh" Wagner

Joshua "Josh" Wagner

July 10, 2017

Joshua (Josh) James Wagner, age 25 of Hastings, passed away July 10, 2017, at the University of Minnesota Masonic Childrens Hospital in Minneapolis, following a 5 1/2 year battle with cancer.Josh was born September 11, 1991, to Jim Apryl (Holty) Wagner. Josh was a courageous young man that truly loved life. He spent many years working at the local...

Edith L. Johnson

Edith L. Johnson

July 10, 2017

Johnson, Edith L., of Minneapolis, MN, died peacefully on July 10, 2017, at the age of 93.  Edith was born to Per and Edla Johnson in Minneapolis and was a life-long resident.  Edith graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1942 and began work at First National Bank (later US Bank), retiring in 1982.  Edith was a life-long member of Bethany...

Timothy A. Koob Sr.

Timothy A. Koob Sr.

July 9, 2017

Timothy A. "Pops" Koob Sr., age 66 of Red Wing, died unexpectedly Sunday, July 9, 2017, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems Red Wing. Timothy Alan was born March 24, 1951, in Edina, MN to Bill and Ethelyn (Berglund) Koob. He especially enjoyed spending time with his dad and brothers during their time in Cub Scouts and later in Boy...

Reuben F Mack

Reuben F Mack

July 6, 2017

Reuben F. Mack

Age 89 of St. Louis Park, born March 17, 1928 in Otter Creek, ND to Rev. Gottlieb & Lillie Mack, passed away July 6, 2017.  Reuben served in the USMC during Korea and was a 62 year member of the Gopher American Legion, Post 440 serving as Chaplain for many years.  He is preceded in death by his...

Marilyn Benzick

Marilyn Benzick

July 1, 2017

Marilyn Marie Benzick, age 81 of Hastings, entered her eternal home on July 1st, 2017. Marilyn was born to Paul and Mary Kruger in South St. Paul on January 12, 1936 where she would continue to grow up. Through some friends and family, Marilyn met the love of her life Donald Benzick, of LeCenter. They would be married at...

Barbara Mercil

Barbara Mercil

June 30, 2017

Barbara Jean Mercil, age 70, of Inver Grove Heights, passed away surrounded by her family on June 30, 2017. She was born on October 18, 1946 to Frank and Lillian Duffy in Minneapolis. She married Kenneth Mercil in Hastings on July 27, 1984. Barb was a kind, compassionate and strong woman who enjoyed spending time with family and friends....

Denise Antoinette Schmoller

Denise Antoinette Schmoller

June 29, 2017

Denise A. Schmoller, age 53 of Hastings, passed away on Thursday evening, June 29, 2017. Denise Antoinette was born on January 11, 1964 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Anthony and Barbara (Balsimo) Vibar. She was a graduate of St. Agnes High School in St. Paul and was later joined in marriage to Joseph F. Schmoller at St. Columba Church...

John Doe

John Doe

June 28, 2017

Wise Family Funeral & Cremation Services, upon request of the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s office, was asked to assist in the proper burial for John Doe, an unknown male who passed away in 2014. The Wise Family, as well as many others who have heard his story, feel that it was important that this gentleman receive a proper burial,...

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...

Betty M. Substad

Betty M. Substad

July 17, 2017

Substad, Betty M.

Age 91 of South Minneapolis, born May 20, 1926 in Minneapolis to Arthur & Anna Nelson, passed away on July 19, 2017 after suffering a stroke.  Betty, together with her husband, Emil, built Substad Plumbing.  Betty was a loyal Vikings fan since 1961.  Most of all, she loved spending time with her family.  She is preceded in death...

Harriet C. Mcgregor

Harriet C. Mcgregor

July 16, 2017

McGregor, Harriet C. (Lund) (Jodoin) (Moore) (Clyde)

of Mpls., born 4/19/36. Preceded in death by parents, Helen Buhman and Harry Lund. Survived by children, Michael McGregor, Sandra Jodoin, JoAnne Jodoin (David Brandenburg), Dawn (Jeff) Williams; grandchildren, Jason (Natasha) Jodoin, Jennifer (Al) Szabia; great-grandchildren, Haylee, Hayden and Harper Szabia, Gage and McKenna Jodoin. Memorial service Saturday 1 PM at Henry W. Anderson...

Ardys Mae Frahm

Ardys Mae Frahm

July 15, 2017

Ardys Mae Frahm (Bosse) passed away peacefully on July 15, 2017, one day short of her 87th birthday. Ardys was born in Winona in 1930, and lived in Arcadia, WI, Lewiston, MN and Detroit Lakes before marrying Robert Frahm in 1952 and moving to the Twin Cities. In 1957 she moved to the beautiful town of Hastings where she...

Gabriel Michael Cooper

Gabriel Michael Cooper

July 15, 2017

Gabriel Michael Cooper known and loved by all as “Gabe” of Minneapolis, MN passed away suddenly and unexpectedly one day after his 1st birthday on July 15th, 2017. He is survived by his parents, Joseph and Samantha; sisters, Destiny, Alexia and Kaylee; paternal grandfather, Joseph Cooper (Mpls.) and maternal grandparents, Michael and Roxanne Marsyla (Mpls.), aunts, uncles, cousins and extended...

John Thomas Chilson

John Thomas Chilson

July 14, 2017

John Thomas Chilson, age 57 of Hastings, died peacefully at home on Friday evening, July 14, 2017, after a long challenge with metastatic prostate cancer into the bones and liver. John Thomas was born December 18, 1959, the son of Eli John Chilson, Jr. and Leona (Pechacek) Chilson in Hastings, MN, where he also graduated high school with the...

Bryan E. Rudell

Bryan E. Rudell

July 13, 2017

Rudell, Bryan E.Age 29 of Minneapolis, passed away in an automobile accident on 7/13/17 near Menomonie, WI. Preceded in death by grandparent, Terrance Whelan, and aunt, Sheila Whelan. Survived by parents, Paul and Patricia; siblings Eric and Megan; grandparents, Philip and Judy Rudell and Maria Whelan, as well as aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends. Bryan had a creative mind...

Irma Robinson

Irma Robinson

July 12, 2017

Irma Christine Robinson, age 90, of Hastings, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on July 12, 2017, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings, following an extended illness. Irma Christine Robinson, the daughter of Anton and Christine (Brenneise) Johnson, was born on July 27, 1926, in Underwood, North Dakota. The daughter of a ND pioneer, Irmas life began...

Joshua "Josh" Wagner

Joshua "Josh" Wagner

July 10, 2017

Joshua (Josh) James Wagner, age 25 of Hastings, passed away July 10, 2017, at the University of Minnesota Masonic Childrens Hospital in Minneapolis, following a 5 1/2 year battle with cancer.Josh was born September 11, 1991, to Jim Apryl (Holty) Wagner. Josh was a courageous young man that truly loved life. He spent many years working at the local...

Edith L. Johnson

Edith L. Johnson

July 10, 2017

Johnson, Edith L., of Minneapolis, MN, died peacefully on July 10, 2017, at the age of 93.  Edith was born to Per and Edla Johnson in Minneapolis and was a life-long resident.  Edith graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1942 and began work at First National Bank (later US Bank), retiring in 1982.  Edith was a life-long member of Bethany...

Timothy A. Koob Sr.

Timothy A. Koob Sr.

July 9, 2017

Timothy A. "Pops" Koob Sr., age 66 of Red Wing, died unexpectedly Sunday, July 9, 2017, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems Red Wing. Timothy Alan was born March 24, 1951, in Edina, MN to Bill and Ethelyn (Berglund) Koob. He especially enjoyed spending time with his dad and brothers during their time in Cub Scouts and later in Boy...

Reuben F Mack

Reuben F Mack

July 6, 2017

Reuben F. Mack

Age 89 of St. Louis Park, born March 17, 1928 in Otter Creek, ND to Rev. Gottlieb & Lillie Mack, passed away July 6, 2017.  Reuben served in the USMC during Korea and was a 62 year member of the Gopher American Legion, Post 440 serving as Chaplain for many years.  He is preceded in death by his...

Marilyn Benzick

Marilyn Benzick

July 1, 2017

Marilyn Marie Benzick, age 81 of Hastings, entered her eternal home on July 1st, 2017. Marilyn was born to Paul and Mary Kruger in South St. Paul on January 12, 1936 where she would continue to grow up. Through some friends and family, Marilyn met the love of her life Donald Benzick, of LeCenter. They would be married at...

Barbara Mercil

Barbara Mercil

June 30, 2017

Barbara Jean Mercil, age 70, of Inver Grove Heights, passed away surrounded by her family on June 30, 2017. She was born on October 18, 1946 to Frank and Lillian Duffy in Minneapolis. She married Kenneth Mercil in Hastings on July 27, 1984. Barb was a kind, compassionate and strong woman who enjoyed spending time with family and friends....

Denise Antoinette Schmoller

Denise Antoinette Schmoller

June 29, 2017

Denise A. Schmoller, age 53 of Hastings, passed away on Thursday evening, June 29, 2017. Denise Antoinette was born on January 11, 1964 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Anthony and Barbara (Balsimo) Vibar. She was a graduate of St. Agnes High School in St. Paul and was later joined in marriage to Joseph F. Schmoller at St. Columba Church...

John Doe

John Doe

June 28, 2017

Wise Family Funeral & Cremation Services, upon request of the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s office, was asked to assist in the proper burial for John Doe, an unknown male who passed away in 2014. The Wise Family, as well as many others who have heard his story, feel that it was important that this gentleman receive a proper burial,...

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...

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