February 15, 2025

Dorothy M. McCarthy, age 85, of Hastings, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning February 15th, 2025 at Regina Care Center, Hastings, MN.

Dorothy was born on the family farm, just south of DeGraff, MN, to Leander and Margaret Diederich on the 24th of December, 1939. She was her parents' first Christmas present to each other.

She graduated from Benson High School in...

February 15, 2025

Ronald "Ron" Indgjer, age 88, of Hastings, MN, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by family.

Born on November 11, 1936, in Eau Claire, WI, to Oscar and Delores (VanTassel) Indgjer, Ron enlisted in the U.S. Army after high school before attending and graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire....

February 14, 2025

Judith “Judy” Unruh Neely, age 88, of Apple Valley, Minn., passed away peacefully at home on Friday evening, February 14, 2025.

The daughter of Paul and Eileen (Bennett) Unruh, Judith Annamae Unruh was born on May 22, 1936, in Chicago, Ill. At a young age, Judy’s family moved to Davenport, Ia. and later to New Jersey, where she graduated from Grover...

February 14, 2025

Wayne A. Becker, age 85 of Apple Valley, a longtime Anatomy and Physiology Instructor at Normandale Community College, died peacefully on Friday evening, February 14, 2025.

Wayne Allan, the son of Herman and Ella (Randen) Becker, was born in Mankato, Minnesota on April 7, 1939. Wayne grew up on the family farm in St. Peter and graduated from St. Peter High...

February 13, 2025

Curtis R. Neft, age 48, of Apple Valley, MN, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025.

Curtis was born January 5, 1977 in Williston, ND to Ron and Sue Neft. He was raised in Williston. He graduated from Williston High School in 1995. Curtis was active in tennis and the swim team. He then went on to UND in Williston and...

February 12, 2025

Peter P. Meier, age 90, of Hastings, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at United Hospital in St. Paul.

Born on April 23, 1934, in Vermillion Township, MN, Peter was the son of Mathias and Rose Meier. He married the love of his life, Grace Batzel, on August 5, 1978, in Hastings, and...

February 11, 2025

Barbara M. Johnson, age 93, of Eagan, MN, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Kingsley Shores Senior Living in Lakeville, MN.

Barbara was born on May 23, 1931, in Fargo, ND, to Willie and Margaret (Corbet) Svenkesen. Her family later moved to Wahpeton, ND, and then to Detroit Lakes, MN. After World War...

February 10, 2025

Sharon Mary Reinardy Cook, age 79, of Prescott passed away peacefully on February 10, 2025.

Life wasn’t easy for Sharon. She was born handicapped due to cerebral palsy on July 1, 1945 to Francis “Frank” and Irene (King) Reinardy in Hastings.

As a young child, she wasn’t treated any different from her brothers. If they went camping they would load her up...

February 9, 2025

John E. Dohlke, age 84, of Apple Valley, MN, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2025, at M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital, surrounded by his family. Born on July 6, 1940, in Winona, MN, he was the son of William and Angeline (Matelski) Dohlke. A proud Marine, devoted husband, and family man, John cherished his loved ones above all. He...

February 9, 2025

Gerald M. “Jerry” Voeller, age 87 of Minneapolis, died suddenly but peacefully at home on Sunday afternoon, February 9, 2025.

Gerald Martin, the son of Jack and Barbara (Meyer) Voeller, was born on October 9, 1937, in Fillmore, North Dakota. He married Lottie Keeling and she later preceded him in death on May 21, 2017. Jerry enlisted in the United States...

February 8, 2025

Jenny Wiederholt-Pine, age 44 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully at Regina Medical Center on Saturday morning, February 8, 2025.

Jennifer Lee, the daughter of Charles and Cheryl (Thiel) Wiederholt, was born in Red Wing, Minnesota, on November 7, 1980. Jenny grew up living in Miesville and graduated from Hastings High School with the class of 1999. She then continued her...

February 8, 2025

Leslie A. “Les” Flugum, age 74 of Burnsville, died suddenly but peacefully at home on Saturday evening, February 8, 2025.

Leslie Allan, the son of Howard and Eileen (Cox) Flugum, was born on July 27, 1950, in Albert Lea, Minnesota. Following his graduation from Albert Lea High School with the class of 1968, Les continued his education at the U of...

February 8, 2025

John R. Palmer, age 84 of Burnsville, passed away on February 8, 2025.

He was born on May 22, 1940, in Minneapolis, MN, to Leonard and Evelyn Palmer. He graduated from South High School. John was a long-time resident of Burnsville, where he raised his family.

John worked in purchasing where he made many friends during his long career. He enjoyed spending...

February 6, 2025

Lawrence "Larry" Robert Jones, age 62, of Prescott, WI, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at his residence.

Larry was born in Hastings, MN to David Michael Jones and Elaine Francis Schneider on July 27, 1962. He went to Hastings Senior High School and graduated in 1981. He went to ITU in Florida to become a motorcycle mechanic. He graduated...

February 2, 2025

Ellen A. Crist, age 89, of Hastings, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Regina Hospital in Hastings.

Ellen was born on September 21, 1935, in Walcott Township, MN, to Joseph and Marie (Anhorn) Mechura. She was a devoted and compassionate mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, cherishing every...

February 2, 2025

Charles Henry Schlomka, age 63, of Cottage Grove, died suddenly but peacefully at Regions Hospital on Sunday evening, February 2, 2025. He was born on December 18, 1961, in West St. Paul to Hank and Carol (Grosskreutz) Schlomka and was the youngest of four children. 

Charlie lived a simple and content life, finding joy in life’s everyday moments. He loved going...

February 1, 2025

Raymond A. Gergen Jr., age 83, of Hastings, MN, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at his residence in Hastings.

Ray Gergen Jr., the son of Raymond Sr. and Helen (Endres) Gergen was born April 21,1941 on the original family farm.

Following his 1959 graduation from...

February 1, 2025

Randall (Randy) Birk , age 51, passed away on Saturday evening at his Hastings home with family by his side.

Randy was born in Red Wing to William and Alice Birk on October 12, 1973.

He graduated at Hastings High School in 1991 . He went on to school at Red...

January 31, 2025

Joanne Beverly “Bev” Adams

Joanne Beverly “Bev” Adams was born May 25, 1932, in Rutland, SD, and passed away January 31, 2025, in Apple Valley, MN. The daughter of Lawrence and Georgine (Johnson) Graff, she was a “cradle Lutheran,” and her faith stayed with her all of her days. She was the eleventh of thirteen siblings, and family was the heart...

January 30, 2025

Canonico, Susan Marie “Sue”

Age 80, of Rosemount, MN, formerly of Bloomington, MN, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2025, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Sue was born on January 2, 1945, in Everett, Washington where her parents were stationed with the US Navy during WWII. After the war, her family returned to Tucson, AZ. Sue graduated from St. Joseph’s...