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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

June 1, 2017

77, of Eagan passed away on June 1, 2017.  Survived by husband, Ken; son Stephen; daughters, Sharon and Denise; 8 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren and brother, Mike Shinkle.  Memorial service at 7pm on Monday, June 5, 2017 at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 14850 Garrett Ave, Apple Valley.  Visitation one hour prior.

Burial Date June 5, 2017...

May 28, 2017

Kane, Robert John

Age 68 of Farmington, after a prolonged hospital stay, peacefully passed on and rejoined his daughter, Kelly; granddaughter, Olivia; parents, (Joe) and Lorraine Kane and beloved relatives who preceded him in death. Robert loved relaxing in the back yard. That was his labor of love; grilling food and hosting pool parties for his children, grandchildren, neighbors, friends, and...

May 27, 2017

Dorothy A. Reuter, age 68 of Woodbury, passed away peacefully at her home at Woodbury Health Care Center on Saturday morning, May 27, 2017, following an extended illness. Dorothy Ann, the daughter of Raymond and Josephine (Meyers) Reuter, was born on June 23, 1948, in Hastings, and later graduated from Hastings High School with the class of 1966. Dorothy...

May 26, 2017

Pamela "Pam" Crosby, age 53 of Hastings, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, May 26, 2017, at United Hospital in St. Paul, following a courageous battle with cancer. Pamela Beth, the daughter of Maurice and Marilyn "Pat" Crosby, was born on October 12, 1963, in Hastings. Pam graduated from Hastings High School with the class...

May 26, 2017

Hanson, Maxine H.

Age 95, of Mpls, died peacefully on 5/26/17. Preceded in death by husband, Eigel; sister and brother-in-law, Phyllis and Bob Smith; sister-in-law, Donna Peterson; and son-in-law, Ralph Lewis. Survived by daughter, Judith Lewis and husband, Donald Popovich; grandchildren, Bill Lewis (Carmen Alache), Amy (Jim) Wilson, and Heather (Todd) Carroll; great-grandchildren, Tony, Andrew and Josef Wilson, Jacob and Max...

May 25, 2017

Kathryn Ann Hackel, age 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children at United Hospital in St. Paul on May 25, 2017. She was born in Aberdeen, SD on May 27, 1930 to George Raymond and Alice Rosemund Lyman. After attending business school in Minneapolis, she worked for Milwaukee Railroad, a job she enjoyed during her single years. She...

May 25, 2017

May 23, 2017

Manthei, Michael Scott

Age 63 of Mpls., passed away Tue, May 23, 2017. Survived by wife, Becky; children, John and Frieda; father, Don (Maxine); mother, Eilene; brother, Mark (Theresa); stepsisters, Tana (Ken) Krona, Lisa (Kevin) Knettel and Marla (Tom) Elgin; stepbrother, Randy (Linda) Linquist; and many cousins and relatives. Memorial Mass will be held 11 am Friday, June 2 at Church...

May 22, 2017

Ruth Olsen, age 96 of Hastings and formerly Chicago, Illinois, died peacefully on Monday evening, May 22, 2017, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings, following a brief illness. Ruth Hansen, the daughter of Thorwald and Esther (Thygesen) Hansen, was born on December 31, 1920, in Brevik, Norway. When she was only six years old, Ruth immigrated to the United...

May 22, 2017

Tecla Rose Karpen, age 90, of Hastings, died peacefully at home on Monday May 22, 2017. Tecla was born on October 29, 1926 and was the only child of Matt and Kate (Schlirf) Karpen. Both sets of her grandparents emigrated from Germany to Hastings in the mid 1800’s. Tecla received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from St. Cloud State...

May 21, 2017

Theresa E. (Leifeld) King, age 90 of New Trier, died peacefully on Sunday, May 21, 2017, at Norris Square Senior Living in Cottage Grove. Theresa Elizabeth, the daughter of Louis and Catherine (Fox) Leifeld, was born on March 15, 1927, in Vermillion, MN. She attended school there and later was married to William King on June 15, 1949 at...