December 19, 2024

She lived well and loved well. Barbara Ruth Anderson, age 84, of Hastings MN, passed away on December 19th at White Pine Memory Care in Cottage Grove.

Barbara was born in Cloquet MN on July 9, 1940 to Roy, and Margaret Anderson.

She graduated Cloquet High School in 1957 and worked...

December 19, 2024

Doris J. Herman, age 88, of Hastings, MN, was peacefully called home on Thursday, December 19, 2024.

Doris was born on July 23, 1936 in Vermillion, MN to Joe and Ann Brummel. She married the love of her life, Duane Herman, of Hastings, on June 23, 1956. They were happily married for 68 wonderful years...

December 17, 2024

Deborah “Deb” Tearse Duea, age 71, of Hastings, MN, passed away on December 17th, 2024 after a hard-fought battle with leukemia.

Deb was born in Minneapolis to James and Phyllis Tearse on July 31st, 1953. She attended Washburn High School and went to Gustavus Adolphus for college. Upon graduation, Deb became a teacher, spending a...

December 17, 2024

Randi M. Vietoris, a beloved wife, mother, teacher, and friend, passed away on December 17, 2024.

Randi was born on May 17, 1953, in Austin, Minnesota, to Elaine (Johnson) and Arnold Brustad. On December 5, 1981, she married Marty Vietoris, her devoted husband of 43 years. Together, they built a beautiful life, raising their two cherished children,...

December 17, 2024

James P. “Sully” Sullivan,

age 82 of Rosemount passed away Dec. 17, 2024.  Sully is survived by his loving wife, Bunny; daughters, Linda (Brad) Sticha and Cathy (Noah) Blaha; grandchildren: Hannah, Kyle, Adam, Megan and Jack; brother, Michael (Trish); many nieces, nephews and cousins.  Celebration of Life 11 AM – 1 PM, Monday, Dec. 23, 2024 at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary,...

December 15, 2024

Peter Aguirre Sr, age 95, formerly of Hastings, passed away peacefully at his home in Rosemount, MN, on Sunday, December 15, 2024.

Peter is survived by wife, Gloria; daughters, Anna Marie, Theresa (Randy beloved), Julie Ellis (Matthew), Gloria Connolley (Joe); sons, Peter, Jr (Helen), Richard (Amber), Raymond (Mihoko), and Nicholas (Lisa); 10 grandchildren and 11...

December 15, 2024

Blank, Gerald “Jerry”

Age 85 of Apple Valley, passed away peacefully on Dec. 15, 2024. Preceded in death by his parents; brother, Ron; and sister-in-law, Verlie. Survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Jeanne; children, Scott (Anne), Todd (Amy), Missy (Kevin) Callahan, Todd (Mary) Stiff, and Michelle (Tom) Wentworth; 8 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; brothers, Dan and Bob (Sally); many nieces,...

December 12, 2024

Donna M. George, age 93 of South St. Paul and recently of Hastings, died peacefully on Thursday morning, December 12, 2024.

Donna Mae, the daughter of Clarence and Mary (Lattery) McNamara, was born on August 1, 1931, in Devils Lake, North Dakota. Following the death of her father when Donna was five, she traveled by...

December 11, 2024

Robert M. "Bob" Reinardy, age 76, of New Trier, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family following a recent illness on Wednesday morning, December 11, 2024.

Robert Michael, the son of Adolph and Lorraine (Wahlstrom) Reinardy, was born in Farmington on December 17, 1947. Bob grew up on the family farm in rural Hampton and...

December 11, 2024

Earl LaMott Age 81, of Burnsville. Preceded in death by wife, Gail and siblings: Clarence, Ed, Marceal LaMott and Zoa Fasching. Survived by daughter, Amy (Joe) Johnson; son, Tony LaMott; grandchildren, Greta and Jacquelyn; sisters, Delores Fiecke and Janet Stibal; and many nieces and nephews. Earl was a caring husband, inspiring father and grandpa. He loved to tinker with everything,...

December 9, 2024

Julette "Julie" A. Jasperson, age 78, of Hastings transitioned peacefully while physically surrounded in the loving embrace of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren on December 9, 2024.

Julette Adelle began her life journey on October 25, 1946 in Thief River Falls, Minnesota born to Clarence and Myrtle (Nelson) Weckwerth.

The endless stories of growing up on a northern farm delighted and enriched...

December 9, 2024

Booty, David John

Age 87 of Apple Valley, passed away on Dec. 9, 2024. Dave was born in Grand Forks, North Dakota on September 16, 1937, to John and Ethel Booty. He had a happy childhood growing up on Cherry Street with a warm community of neighbors and friends, with many relationships extending into his adult years. It’s said that Dave...

December 6, 2024

Bruce “Cruizer” Robert Froyum, 58, of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, passed away on December 6, 2024, at his home.

He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Karen (Kerr), whom he met while working in Grand Forks. Bruce looked to take care of Karen’s every need and told her every day she was...

December 6, 2024

Gunnar B. Söderlind Age 66 of Cottage Grove, MN, born July 29, 1958 in Brainerd, MN to Barbara Humphrey & Philip Söderlind, passed away peacefully December 6, 2024. He is preceded in death by his father, Philip Söderlind and stepdad, Jim Barker. Gunnar will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 6 years, Doris; mother: Barbara Humphrey; children: Joseph...

December 6, 2024

McLaughlin, Kathy

Age 79 of Rosemount, passed away on Dec. 6, 2024. Preceded in death by her sister, Claire (Burt) Lonn; brother, Michael Byrnes; and brother-in-law, Jerry Hynek. Survived by her loving husband, Mike; sons, Jeff (Heather) and Todd (Joanne); grandchildren, Blane and Fiona; sister, Judy Hynek; sister-in-law, Cathie Byrnes; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Kathy worked as a secretary...

December 5, 2024

Adeline Elsie Schroeder "Addie", age 76, of Hastings, MN, passed away peacefully on December 5th, 2024 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN.

Adeline was born in Red Wing, MN to Harold and Elsie Jacobson on August 31st, 1948. She gradated from high school in 1966 and later worked as a Deputy City Clerk for...

December 3, 2024

Barbara Jean Moen, age 92, formerly of Hastings, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at Artis Senior Living in Woodbury. Barb was a loving wife, mother and grandmother whose animated spirit brought joy to everyone lucky enough to have known her.

Barb was born on August 26, 1932 in Springfield, Massachusetts to Robert and...

December 3, 2024

Joan L. Kendall, age 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 3, 2024, at her home in Hastings.

Joan Lois was born on March 21, 1933, in Red Wing, Minnesota to Mierl and Ruth (Brock) Hattemer.

Joan graduated from Lake City High School in 1950, after which she pursued...

November 30, 2024

Merle H. Muench, age 89, of Hastings, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at United Hospital in Saint Paul.

Merle was born on June 28, 1935, to Howard and Bernice (Heineman) Muench in Amagua Township, north of Ogden, Iowa. He was the second of eight children, growing up...

November 30, 2024

Holly E. Ottenstroer, Age 38 of Rogers, and recently of Becker, born August 25, 1986 in Rochester, MN, passed away unexpectedly at home on November 30, 2024. Holly will be dearly missed by her son, Logan Jesok; parents, Denny and Patty Ottenstroer; sister, Mandee (Paul) Kanikula; nieces, Olivia and Lola; friend, Adam and other family and friends. Holly graduated from...