August 25, 2016

Brittain, Dean Wallace “Deano” “Flipper” Age 62 of Rosemount, went on the roadway to heaven on August 25, 2016. Preceded in death by his parents. Survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Sheryl; daughters, Nicole (Chris) Spicer and Kristina (Don) Kottke; grandchildren, Destany, Riley and Caleb; furry pets, Dexter, Roman, Sam, Remi, Bender, Alvin & Brittany; siblings, Lana Hredia...

August 25, 2016

Barber, Jeffrey A. age 62, of St. Louis Park. Loving husband, father, avid outdoorsman and gifted mechanic. Survived by wife, Shirlie; sons, Thomas (Mikki) and Joseph; grandchild, Mirryn; brother, Jerry (Barb); sisters, Jackie (Larry) and Jill (Dave); parents, Jim & Evie; 4 stepchildren, 6 step-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; ex-wife, Connie, and special cat, Tony. Service 11 AM Wednesday, Henry...

August 23, 2016

James L. Grier, an avid reader and airplane enthusiast, of Hastings, passed away at United Hospital on August 23, 2016. He was 90 years old. James was born in Hayfield, MN on January 24, 1926 to Roy and Esther Grier. He married Joan Langenfeld at Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Hastings on January 13, 1951. James enjoyed eating breakfast...

August 21, 2016

Raymond "Ray" Chapin, age 77 of Etter, died peacefully on Sunday, August 21, 2016 at Our Lady of Peace Hospice in St. Paul. Raymond John, the son of Melvin and Esther (Olson) Chapin, was born on February 17, 1939 in Pine City, Minnesota. Following his graduation from Prescott High School, Ray was united in marriage to Mary Turnbull on...

August 20, 2016

Rosella "Rose" Lucker, age 88 of Hastings, died peacefully on Saturday, August 20, 2016, at Augustana Care of Hastings, following an extended illness. Rosella Catherine Lucker was born in Iona, MN, on December 26, 1927 to George and Mary (Ebbers) Ackerman. She attended St. Columbia School in Iona, and graduated with the class of 1945. On September 13, 1948,...

August 20, 2016

Keller, Ruth Marie Age 89 of Apple Valley, passed away August 20, 2016. Ruth was born on July 28, 1927 in Indianola, Iowa, the only child of Pearl and Ethel Goodale. In 1944 she graduated from Indianola High School at the age of 16. While attending Northwestern Bible College in Minneapolis she met Merlin Keller and they were married in...

August 19, 2016

Elinor E. Majeski, age 88 of Hastings, died peacefully on Friday, August 19, 2016 at United Hospital in St. Paul. Elinor Elizabeth was born October 8, 1927 in Prescott, WI to Andrew James and Cecelia (Christensen) Madsen. She married Werner "Doc" Majeski on May 10, 1947 in Hastings. He passed away October 27, 2007.Elinor is preceded by her parents,...

August 19, 2016

Darlene Kieffer, age 79 of Hastings, died peacefully on Friday, August 19, 2016 at Regina Nursing Home, Hastings. Darlene Margaret, the daughter of Armond and Mildred (Wiebush) Breuer, was born on September 15, 1936, in Welch, Minnesota. Following her graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1954, Darlene was united in marriage to LaVern Kieffer on December...

August 18, 2016

Laura Ann DeLarbre, age 70, of Hastings, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly August 18, 2016, at her home. She was born in Hammond, IN to Robert and Florence Gilson on June 13, 1946. She married Dean DeLarbre on November 28, 1964 in Hammond, IN. Laura lived in Hastings for 37 years. She was employed in the banking industry for...

August 18, 2016

Olson, Frederic M. Age 86 of Hastings, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2016. Preceded in death by his wife, Janet. Survived by his children, Jeanne (Randy) Conlon, Mary (Mike) Pearson, Mike (Patty) and Don (Rita); grandchildren, Scott (Annie) Pearson, Ashley Conlon, Brett Olson and Amanda Olson; sisters, Nancy Kolniak and Barbara Richards; sister-in-law, “Bunny” Howard; many loving nieces and...

August 16, 2016

Rose Ann Thayer, age 110 of Jefferson, Wisconsin, and formerly of Hastings, died peacefully at her home on Tuesday, August 16, 2016, two weeks shy of her 111th birthday. She was born in Farmington, MN, near Cannon Falls in 1905 and was approaching 111 years old on September 1. She is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond H....

August 15, 2016

Elsie Lucille (Missie) Leach slipped peacefully into Jesus’ arms August 15, 2016, and joined the love of her life of 71 years Galen Leach. They were rejoined on their 71st anniversary. She leaves behind two sisters, her daughters and sons-in-law: Gail and Roger Collins, Allison and Phil Vandagriff, and Judy and Ken Kimmes, 18 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren and...

August 15, 2016

Justin D.J. Anderson, age 34, of Hastings died August 15, 2016. He was born September 5, 1981 in Grand Forks, ND to David and Rachel (Ketterling) Anderson. He was employed as a Union Insulator and was currently working at the University of Minnesota. He was a member of the Local #34 Heat and Frost Insulators Union. Justin was a...

August 15, 2016

Miller, Sharon Kiyoko Age 60, of Apple Valley. Passed away on August 15, 2016. Sharon is preceded in death by her father, Richard; mother, Kiyoko; aunts, Toshiko and Lorraine; grandmother, Violet; and grandparents, Roy & Lucille. She is survived by her husband, Claude; children, DeeAnn (Mark) and Josh (Jessica); brothers, Richard, Karl, Robert, Ronald, Mark and Michael; and many nieces,...

August 14, 2016

Lorraine M. Brown, age 85 of Cottage Grove, died Sunday, August 14, 2016 at United Hospital in St. Paul. Lorraine May, the daughter of Harvey and Irene (Thimijan) Dankers, was born on May 20, 1931 in Lake City, Minnesota. Sheattended Goodhue High School and continued her education at the University of Minnesota School of Agriculture. On September 23, 1950,...

August 11, 2016

Apsley, Lottie A. age 88, died Thursday, August 11, 2016. A native of Minnesota, she had been a resident of Poquoson for two years. Lottie retired from the City of Minneapolis, Minn. as a secretary after more than twenty years of service. She was a member of Bethany Gospel Chapel, Newport News. She was preceded in death by her parents;...

August 10, 2016

August 9, 2016

Elizabeth "Betty" Rother, age 85, of Hastings, died peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on August 9, 2016. Elizabeth Ann was born July 2, 1931 near New Trier, the daughter of Nicholas and Elizabeth (Hubert) Otto. She attended St. Marys Catholic School in New Trier. She married Leonard "Shorty" Rother on November 10, 1956 at St. Marys...

August 9, 2016

Wesley W. Crisp, age 31, of Hastings, passed away August 9, 2016. He was born in Long Beach, CA on December 30, 1984 to Steve and Barb Crisp. Wes was an avid outdoorsman who loved spending time with this daughters. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Lynn Crisp; and uncle, Robert Rogers. Wes is survived by his...

August 7, 2016

Joan S. Valentine, age 80 of Hastings, died peacefully on Sunday, August 7, 2016, at her daughters home in Hastings following an extended illness. Joan Shirley, the daughter of James and Florence (Ask) Nelson, was born on July 14, 1936 in Winona. Following her education, Joan was united in marriage to Patrick Valentine on June 19, 1954 in Winona...