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Wallace O. Bothun

Wallace O. Bothun

October 9, 2016

Bothun, Wallace O. Age 87, of S. Mpls. Passed away on October 9, 2016. Preceded in death by parents, and Lois Johnson. Survived by sister, June & son, Wallace. He was a WWII veteran, retired from the City of Mpls. after 44 years in 1998. He was a lifelong member of the VFW, Cooties and American Legion. Service Monday, 1:00...

Jeanne Elizabeth Teigen

Jeanne Elizabeth Teigen

October 8, 2016

Teigen, Jeanne Elizabeth, age 81. She was preceded in death by her brother-in-law, James Caswell and her Godson, Greggory Biehoffer. Jeanne is survived by her sister, Judith Bauer and her family: Godchildren: Philip & Lauren Caswell, Eden Gapinski, Janel Richardson, Deborah Jeanne Kline, David & Kevin Klagge, Michael & Melanie Neadeau, John Vavrin, and Laura Ficenko. Jeanne was employed by...

Clarence "Butch" Pribnow

Clarence "Butch" Pribnow

October 6, 2016

Clarence “Butch” Pribnow, age 67, of Hastings, passed away October 6, 2016 at Regina Senior Living in Hastings, MN after a courageous battle with cancer. Butch was born October 9, 1948 to Clarence & Marjorie Pribnow in Hastings. He was married to Karen McNary on June 5, 1971 at the United Methodist Church in Stickney, SD. They lived on...

Ellen J. Mcclellan

Ellen J. Mcclellan

October 5, 2016

Ellen J. McClellan, age 79 of South St. Paul, formerly of Hastings, MN, died Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at her residence.Ellen Jeanne was born June 22, 1937 in St. Paul to Patrick and Mary (Hayford) Conroy. She was a high school graduate and attended college courses. Ellen first worked for Transamerica and later helped with the developmentally disabled as...

Tracey A. Brewer

Tracey A. Brewer

October 3, 2016

Tracey Anne Brewer, age 58, of Inver Grove Heights, passed away on Oct 3, 2016. She was a loving wife, mother and friend. Tracey was preceded in death by her mother, Alberta; stepmom, Dorothy; and mother in law, Barbara. She is survived by her husband, Randy; sons, RJ and Brad; daughter, Amanda; father, Doug (Sherry); sister, Debbie (Jim); father...

Mary Lou Engeldinger

Mary Lou Engeldinger

October 1, 2016

Mary Lou Engeldinger, age 89, of Hastings and Cannon Falls, passed away at Augustana Care Center in Hastings. She was born in Red Wing on October 20, 1926 to Edward and Mildred (Taylor) Tebbe. Mary Lou was a Medical Transcriptionist for many years. She worked in the district office until she retired. She was preceded in death by Donald...

Janet Forstad

Janet Forstad

October 1, 2016

Forstad, Janet Age 82 of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2016 surrounded by family. Preceded in death by her husband, Ray; parents, Ernest and Ethel. Survived by children, Randy, Jenny (Steve) Steele and David (Holly); grandchildren, Amanda, Jason, Brittany, Paige & Faith; great-grandchildren, Camden, Kyra and Katrina; sister, Sharyl; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Janet was...

Ellen "Ellie" T. Stai

Ellen "Ellie" T. Stai

October 1, 2016

Ellen T. Stai “Ellie” Age 69 of Burnsville, born June 23, 1947 and grew up in Redwing with parents, Carl & Margaret (Ahern) Widholm, passed away from Ovarian Cancer with dignity and grace on October 1, 2016. She is preceded in death by her husband, Richard. Ellie will be dearly missed by her beloved daughter, Kristine (Stai) Schiefelbein and special...

Mary Lutrelle Heinemann

Mary Lutrelle Heinemann

September 30, 2016

Mary L. Heinemann, age 89 of Hastings, died peacefully on Friday, September 30, 2016, at Augustana Care of Hastings, following an extended illness. Mary Lutrelle, the daughter of Alphy and Ida (Larson) Hoffman, was born on March 21, 1927 in Red Wing, Minnesota. Following her high school graduation, Mary was united in marriage to Eugene Heinemann on June 5,...

Lyndon J. Lasalle

Lyndon J. Lasalle

September 29, 2016

Lyndon J. LaSalle, age 71, of Hastings, passed away at United Hospital in St. Paul on September 29, 2016. He will be sadly missed. A private family celebration of life will be held at a later date. The Wise Family Funeral Home is serving the family.

Rosalie Diercks

Rosalie Diercks

September 29, 2016

Age 84, most recently of Apple Valley, died peacefully on September 29, 2016. Rosalie was born in Rhame, ND on May 14, 1932 to Clair and Elizabeth Willis. Preceded in death by husband, John; daughter, Rebecca; parents, “Daddy” Clair, Elizabeth and Francis; sisters, Betty, Clareen and Margie; brother, Clair. Survived by daughter, Roberta (Scott) Wiig; grandchildren, Cody, Rebecca and Blake;...

Brandon C. Bensen

Brandon C. Bensen

September 22, 2016

Brandon C. Bensen, age 27 of Hastings, died Thursday, September 22, 2016, at home. Brandon Charles, the son of Scott and Dorothy ( Carlsness ) Bensen, was born on January 30, 1989, in Willmar, MN. He was a 2007 graduate of Hastings High School. He loved scuba diving, music, gaming, hiking, Superman and was an Eagle Scout. Brandon was...

Jaclyn Marie Kovala

Jaclyn Marie Kovala

September 21, 2016

Kovala, Jaclyn Age 39, of Eagan, passed away after a brief illness on September 21, 2016. Preceded in death by her father, Jack Kovala. Survived by her mother, Carol Kovala, brother and sister-in-law Jeffrey and Nancy Kovala, extended family and many friends.Visitation and funeral services for Jaclyn will be held on Monday, September 26, at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran...

Thomas Russell Swenson

Thomas Russell Swenson

September 21, 2016

Swenson, Thomas R. was born December 6, 1939 to Russ and Alice Swenson. His older sister Mary Eleanor Swenson never let him forget that she was in charge. He lived in Minneapolis and Bloomington while growing up, raised in the LDS church from childhood in one of the pioneer families in Minnesota. His father was an organist, a pianist and...

Ruth Ann Larson

Ruth Ann Larson

September 21, 2016

Ruth Ann Larson, Age 88 of Minneapolis, born April 14, 1928 in Hopkins to Ernest and Ina Ekblad, passed away September 21, 2016. Ruth was a strong woman, gifted in so many ways eager to help everybody. She enjoyed baking, cooking, all sorts of crafts and took a special joy in growing flowers and gardening. Ruth will be dearly missed...

Sharon Jean Carroll

Sharon Jean Carroll

September 19, 2016

Sharon Jean Carroll passed away peacefully at her home in Hastings on September 19th, 2016. Sharon was born to Martin and Pearl Carroll on April 28, 1953, in Hastings, MN. She grew up in Hastings and attended Guardian Angels Parochial School and later Hastings Senior High School. She was a resident of Hastings most of her life. Sharon was...

Mary M. Thurmes

Mary M. Thurmes

September 18, 2016

Mary M. Thurmes, a lifelong resident of Denmark Township passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 18, 2016 at the Prescott Nursing Rehab Center in Prescott at a ripe young age of 101. Mary Margaret was born on the family farm in Washington Countys Denmark Township on August 17, 1915 to Oliver and Margaret (OConnor) Frost. She graduated from Hastings...

Debra Ann Ryman

Debra Ann Ryman

September 16, 2016

Debra Ann Ryman Age 58 of Prior Lake, born February 12, 1958 in Minneapolis to Donald and Dianne Gueltzow, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, September 16, 2016 after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Debbie was passionate about taking care of others and spent the past 8 years working as a CNA close to home. Debbie enjoyed...

Stacy J Ozment

Stacy J Ozment

September 15, 2016

Remembering the Life of?

Stacy Ozment, 37, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, September 15th, 2016 at Abrazo Scottsdale Campus located in Phoenix, Arizona. Stacy was born October 17th, 1978 in Minneapolis, the daughter of Kerry Ozment and Gloria Wisen.

In 1984 Stacy and her dad moved to Le Sueur, MN. There she attended Park Elementary School and in 1991 began...

David Kennedy

David Kennedy

September 13, 2016

Kennedy, David Age 55 of Apple Valley, passed away on Sept. 13, 2016 after a battle with colon cancer. Survived by loving wife, Kris; step-children, Alex and Kelly; mother, Lorna; father & step-mother, Robert & Carol; brothers, Bob, Ron (Melissa), Rick (Kathy), Keith (Juanita) and Kurt; many nieces and nephews. Visitation from 4-7pm on Mon., Sept. 19, 2016 at Henry...

Wallace O. Bothun

Wallace O. Bothun

October 9, 2016

Bothun, Wallace O. Age 87, of S. Mpls. Passed away on October 9, 2016. Preceded in death by parents, and Lois Johnson. Survived by sister, June & son, Wallace. He was a WWII veteran, retired from the City of Mpls. after 44 years in 1998. He was a lifelong member of the VFW, Cooties and American Legion. Service Monday, 1:00...

Jeanne Elizabeth Teigen

Jeanne Elizabeth Teigen

October 8, 2016

Teigen, Jeanne Elizabeth, age 81. She was preceded in death by her brother-in-law, James Caswell and her Godson, Greggory Biehoffer. Jeanne is survived by her sister, Judith Bauer and her family: Godchildren: Philip & Lauren Caswell, Eden Gapinski, Janel Richardson, Deborah Jeanne Kline, David & Kevin Klagge, Michael & Melanie Neadeau, John Vavrin, and Laura Ficenko. Jeanne was employed by...

Clarence "Butch" Pribnow

Clarence "Butch" Pribnow

October 6, 2016

Clarence “Butch” Pribnow, age 67, of Hastings, passed away October 6, 2016 at Regina Senior Living in Hastings, MN after a courageous battle with cancer. Butch was born October 9, 1948 to Clarence & Marjorie Pribnow in Hastings. He was married to Karen McNary on June 5, 1971 at the United Methodist Church in Stickney, SD. They lived on...

Ellen J. Mcclellan

Ellen J. Mcclellan

October 5, 2016

Ellen J. McClellan, age 79 of South St. Paul, formerly of Hastings, MN, died Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at her residence.Ellen Jeanne was born June 22, 1937 in St. Paul to Patrick and Mary (Hayford) Conroy. She was a high school graduate and attended college courses. Ellen first worked for Transamerica and later helped with the developmentally disabled as...

Tracey A. Brewer

Tracey A. Brewer

October 3, 2016

Tracey Anne Brewer, age 58, of Inver Grove Heights, passed away on Oct 3, 2016. She was a loving wife, mother and friend. Tracey was preceded in death by her mother, Alberta; stepmom, Dorothy; and mother in law, Barbara. She is survived by her husband, Randy; sons, RJ and Brad; daughter, Amanda; father, Doug (Sherry); sister, Debbie (Jim); father...

Mary Lou Engeldinger

Mary Lou Engeldinger

October 1, 2016

Mary Lou Engeldinger, age 89, of Hastings and Cannon Falls, passed away at Augustana Care Center in Hastings. She was born in Red Wing on October 20, 1926 to Edward and Mildred (Taylor) Tebbe. Mary Lou was a Medical Transcriptionist for many years. She worked in the district office until she retired. She was preceded in death by Donald...

Janet Forstad

Janet Forstad

October 1, 2016

Forstad, Janet Age 82 of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2016 surrounded by family. Preceded in death by her husband, Ray; parents, Ernest and Ethel. Survived by children, Randy, Jenny (Steve) Steele and David (Holly); grandchildren, Amanda, Jason, Brittany, Paige & Faith; great-grandchildren, Camden, Kyra and Katrina; sister, Sharyl; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Janet was...

Ellen "Ellie" T. Stai

Ellen "Ellie" T. Stai

October 1, 2016

Ellen T. Stai “Ellie” Age 69 of Burnsville, born June 23, 1947 and grew up in Redwing with parents, Carl & Margaret (Ahern) Widholm, passed away from Ovarian Cancer with dignity and grace on October 1, 2016. She is preceded in death by her husband, Richard. Ellie will be dearly missed by her beloved daughter, Kristine (Stai) Schiefelbein and special...

Mary Lutrelle Heinemann

Mary Lutrelle Heinemann

September 30, 2016

Mary L. Heinemann, age 89 of Hastings, died peacefully on Friday, September 30, 2016, at Augustana Care of Hastings, following an extended illness. Mary Lutrelle, the daughter of Alphy and Ida (Larson) Hoffman, was born on March 21, 1927 in Red Wing, Minnesota. Following her high school graduation, Mary was united in marriage to Eugene Heinemann on June 5,...

Lyndon J. Lasalle

Lyndon J. Lasalle

September 29, 2016

Lyndon J. LaSalle, age 71, of Hastings, passed away at United Hospital in St. Paul on September 29, 2016. He will be sadly missed. A private family celebration of life will be held at a later date. The Wise Family Funeral Home is serving the family.

Rosalie Diercks

Rosalie Diercks

September 29, 2016

Age 84, most recently of Apple Valley, died peacefully on September 29, 2016. Rosalie was born in Rhame, ND on May 14, 1932 to Clair and Elizabeth Willis. Preceded in death by husband, John; daughter, Rebecca; parents, “Daddy” Clair, Elizabeth and Francis; sisters, Betty, Clareen and Margie; brother, Clair. Survived by daughter, Roberta (Scott) Wiig; grandchildren, Cody, Rebecca and Blake;...

Brandon C. Bensen

Brandon C. Bensen

September 22, 2016

Brandon C. Bensen, age 27 of Hastings, died Thursday, September 22, 2016, at home. Brandon Charles, the son of Scott and Dorothy ( Carlsness ) Bensen, was born on January 30, 1989, in Willmar, MN. He was a 2007 graduate of Hastings High School. He loved scuba diving, music, gaming, hiking, Superman and was an Eagle Scout. Brandon was...

Jaclyn Marie Kovala

Jaclyn Marie Kovala

September 21, 2016

Kovala, Jaclyn Age 39, of Eagan, passed away after a brief illness on September 21, 2016. Preceded in death by her father, Jack Kovala. Survived by her mother, Carol Kovala, brother and sister-in-law Jeffrey and Nancy Kovala, extended family and many friends.Visitation and funeral services for Jaclyn will be held on Monday, September 26, at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran...

Thomas Russell Swenson

Thomas Russell Swenson

September 21, 2016

Swenson, Thomas R. was born December 6, 1939 to Russ and Alice Swenson. His older sister Mary Eleanor Swenson never let him forget that she was in charge. He lived in Minneapolis and Bloomington while growing up, raised in the LDS church from childhood in one of the pioneer families in Minnesota. His father was an organist, a pianist and...

Ruth Ann Larson

Ruth Ann Larson

September 21, 2016

Ruth Ann Larson, Age 88 of Minneapolis, born April 14, 1928 in Hopkins to Ernest and Ina Ekblad, passed away September 21, 2016. Ruth was a strong woman, gifted in so many ways eager to help everybody. She enjoyed baking, cooking, all sorts of crafts and took a special joy in growing flowers and gardening. Ruth will be dearly missed...

Sharon Jean Carroll

Sharon Jean Carroll

September 19, 2016

Sharon Jean Carroll passed away peacefully at her home in Hastings on September 19th, 2016. Sharon was born to Martin and Pearl Carroll on April 28, 1953, in Hastings, MN. She grew up in Hastings and attended Guardian Angels Parochial School and later Hastings Senior High School. She was a resident of Hastings most of her life. Sharon was...

Mary M. Thurmes

Mary M. Thurmes

September 18, 2016

Mary M. Thurmes, a lifelong resident of Denmark Township passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 18, 2016 at the Prescott Nursing Rehab Center in Prescott at a ripe young age of 101. Mary Margaret was born on the family farm in Washington Countys Denmark Township on August 17, 1915 to Oliver and Margaret (OConnor) Frost. She graduated from Hastings...

Debra Ann Ryman

Debra Ann Ryman

September 16, 2016

Debra Ann Ryman Age 58 of Prior Lake, born February 12, 1958 in Minneapolis to Donald and Dianne Gueltzow, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, September 16, 2016 after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Debbie was passionate about taking care of others and spent the past 8 years working as a CNA close to home. Debbie enjoyed...

Stacy J Ozment

Stacy J Ozment

September 15, 2016

Remembering the Life of?

Stacy Ozment, 37, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, September 15th, 2016 at Abrazo Scottsdale Campus located in Phoenix, Arizona. Stacy was born October 17th, 1978 in Minneapolis, the daughter of Kerry Ozment and Gloria Wisen.

In 1984 Stacy and her dad moved to Le Sueur, MN. There she attended Park Elementary School and in 1991 began...

David Kennedy

David Kennedy

September 13, 2016

Kennedy, David Age 55 of Apple Valley, passed away on Sept. 13, 2016 after a battle with colon cancer. Survived by loving wife, Kris; step-children, Alex and Kelly; mother, Lorna; father & step-mother, Robert & Carol; brothers, Bob, Ron (Melissa), Rick (Kathy), Keith (Juanita) and Kurt; many nieces and nephews. Visitation from 4-7pm on Mon., Sept. 19, 2016 at Henry...

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