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David D. Marshall

David D. Marshall

September 12, 2016

David D. Marshall "Dave", age 66 of Denmark Township (Hastings) died on September 12, 2016 with his loving wife and children at his side. David, the son of Dwain C. and Delores (Pykoski) Marshall was born April 10, 1950 in St. Paul, MN. David grew up in Denmark Township farming with his father and then his own land for...

Shirley M. Mccoy

Shirley M. Mccoy

September 11, 2016

Shirley M. McCoy, age 72, of Hastings, died after a long battle with cancer surrounded by her family on September 11, 2016 at her home. She was born to Francis and Bess (Kopet) Donkers on December 8, 1943 in St. Paul, MN. She married Robert A. McCoy on September 23, 1967 in St. Paul. Shirley was preceded in death...

Karen Ann Damsgard

Karen Ann Damsgard

September 10, 2016

Karen Ann Damsgard, age 63 of Hastings, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 10, 2016, surrounded by family. Karen, the daughter of Ralph & Lorraine (Macheska) Damsgard, was born on February 2nd, 1953 in Hastings, MN. She was a 1971 graduate of Hastings High School and was employed by Smead Manufacturing for over 25 years. She later enjoyed driving...

Irene M. Palm

Irene M. Palm

September 10, 2016

Irene E. Palm passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at Regina Transitional Care, Hastings.Born on October 25, 1931 to parents Christian and Catherine Palm, Irene was a lifelong resident ofHastings. She graduated fromHastingsHigh Schoolin 1949. Irene was employed at Smeads and later at 3Ms Chemolite plant inCottage Grove. She retired from 3Mafter 38 years andwas a member of...

Patricia M. Dreyling

Patricia M. Dreyling

September 10, 2016

Patricia "Pat" Dreyling, age 81 of Hastings, died peacefully on Saturday, September 10, 2016, at United Hospital, St. Paul. Patricia, the daughter of Harry and Constance (Prudhomme) Lynch, was born on April 28, 1935, in St. Paul, Minnesota. After her graduation from high school, Pat was united in marriage to Arthur "Art" Dreyling on May 17, 1963, in Mystic,...

Anthony J. Macioch Sr.

Anthony J. Macioch Sr.

September 8, 2016

Anthony J. Macioch Sr., age 77 of Hastings, died peacefully on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family, following an extended illness. Anthony Joseph was born July 8, 1939 in St. Paul to Joseph A. Macioch and Elenor Attwood. Tony was a graduate of St. Paul Johnson High School, class of 1958 and married...

Darlene L. Burvee-Schaffer

Darlene L. Burvee-Schaffer

September 5, 2016

Darlene L. Burvee-Schaffer, age 85 of Hampton, died peacefully on Monday, September 5, 2016 at Angels Care Center in Cannon Falls, following a brief illness. Darlene Luella, the daughter of Everett and Jesse (Martin) Jarman, was born on January 22, 1931, in Timber Lake, South Dakota. Following her graduation in 1948 from Doland High School in Doland, South Dakota,...

Charlon Mckenzie

Charlon Mckenzie

September 1, 2016

Charlon (Sherri) McKenzie was born to Oscar and Vera Lundgren in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin on December 17, 1935 and passed away on September 1, 2016 in Hastings, Minnesota. The fourth of seven siblings, she was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Bonny Joy and Donna Darlene, brother Douglas (Larry), and her husband Robert (Mac) McKenzie. After Sherri’s...

David John Wigness Jr.

David John Wigness Jr.

August 31, 2016

David J. Wigness Jr., age 22 of Hastings, died Wednesday, August 31, 2016 in Baudette, Minnesota, following injuries sustained in an automobile accident. David John Jr., the son of David John Sr. and Dawn (Pettit) Wigness, was born on June 29, 1994 in Hastings. He attended Hastings High School where he enjoyed being active in various choirs, especially: Show...

Armantha "Maxine" Aaron

Armantha "Maxine" Aaron

August 30, 2016

Armantha "Maxine" Aaron, age 97 of Hastings, died peacefully on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at Our Lady of Peace Hospice in St. Paul. Maxine, the daughter of Joseph and Bessie (Crump) Myers, was born on March 23, 1919 in Heyworth, Illinois. On March 28, 1944, Maxine was united in marriage to Chester Eugene Aaron in Kansas City, Missouri. They...

Katherine "Katy" Schmitt

Katherine "Katy" Schmitt

August 30, 2016

Katherine E. "Katy" Schmitt, age 89 of Hastings died unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at United Hospital in St. Paul. Katherine Elaine was born November 12, 1926 in Hastings to Karl and Ella (Tofstad) Hansen. She was a 1944 graduate of Hastings High School and married Lloyd J. Schmitt on June 25, 1947 in Hastings. Katy was formerly...

Lisa M Cross

Lisa M Cross

August 30, 2016

Lisa Maria Cross, age 50, of Hastings, passed away at Augustana Care Center on August 30, 2016. She was born in Minneapolis on January 27, 1966 to John Henry and Norma Cross. She graduated from Minnetonka High School in 1984. Lisa was a 30 year survivor of HIV. Lisa is survived by John Henry Cross, father (wife Judy) of...

Warren E. Christiansen

Warren E. Christiansen

August 29, 2016

Christiansen, Warren age 94, of Minneapolis passed away Monday, August 29. Preceded in death by wife, Francis. Survived by daughters, Carol Smith, Joyce (Damon) Warden, Betty Erickson; sons, Dean (Julie), Thomas (Brigette); 7 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Funeral service 12 Noon Friday, Sept. 2, with visitation one hour prior at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S.,...

Della Julia Saas

Della Julia Saas

August 26, 2016

Della Julia Saas, age 81, of Kenyon, MN and formerly of Hastings, died Friday, August 26, 2016 at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN.Della was born March 12, 1935 in Crosby, MN to Thomas and Julia (Bottenau) Edgington. She was a graduate of Crosby, MN High School and later married Norman Saas on August 1, 1959 in Blue Earth,...

Helen K. Graning

Helen K. Graning

August 25, 2016

Graning, Helen K. age 94, of Mpls. Preceded by husband, Rolf and daughter, Rebecca. Survived by sons, David (Mary) and Daniel (Jean) Graning; daughter, Kathryn Graning; son-in-law, Mark Perrier; 6 grandchildren & 4 great-grandchildren; sister, Doris Sohler. Memorial Service Wednesday, 4:30 PM, Augustana Home Chapel, 1007 E. 14th St., Mpls. Funeral Service Thursday, 11 AM at Living Spirit United Methodist...

Dean Wallace Brittain

Dean Wallace Brittain

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...

Jeffrey A. Barber

Jeffrey A. Barber

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...

James L Grier

James L Grier

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...

Raymond "Ray" Chapin

Raymond "Ray" Chapin

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...

Rosella "Rose" Lucker

Rosella "Rose" Lucker

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,...

David D. Marshall

David D. Marshall

September 12, 2016

David D. Marshall "Dave", age 66 of Denmark Township (Hastings) died on September 12, 2016 with his loving wife and children at his side. David, the son of Dwain C. and Delores (Pykoski) Marshall was born April 10, 1950 in St. Paul, MN. David grew up in Denmark Township farming with his father and then his own land for...

Shirley M. Mccoy

Shirley M. Mccoy

September 11, 2016

Shirley M. McCoy, age 72, of Hastings, died after a long battle with cancer surrounded by her family on September 11, 2016 at her home. She was born to Francis and Bess (Kopet) Donkers on December 8, 1943 in St. Paul, MN. She married Robert A. McCoy on September 23, 1967 in St. Paul. Shirley was preceded in death...

Karen Ann Damsgard

Karen Ann Damsgard

September 10, 2016

Karen Ann Damsgard, age 63 of Hastings, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 10, 2016, surrounded by family. Karen, the daughter of Ralph & Lorraine (Macheska) Damsgard, was born on February 2nd, 1953 in Hastings, MN. She was a 1971 graduate of Hastings High School and was employed by Smead Manufacturing for over 25 years. She later enjoyed driving...

Irene M. Palm

Irene M. Palm

September 10, 2016

Irene E. Palm passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at Regina Transitional Care, Hastings.Born on October 25, 1931 to parents Christian and Catherine Palm, Irene was a lifelong resident ofHastings. She graduated fromHastingsHigh Schoolin 1949. Irene was employed at Smeads and later at 3Ms Chemolite plant inCottage Grove. She retired from 3Mafter 38 years andwas a member of...

Patricia M. Dreyling

Patricia M. Dreyling

September 10, 2016

Patricia "Pat" Dreyling, age 81 of Hastings, died peacefully on Saturday, September 10, 2016, at United Hospital, St. Paul. Patricia, the daughter of Harry and Constance (Prudhomme) Lynch, was born on April 28, 1935, in St. Paul, Minnesota. After her graduation from high school, Pat was united in marriage to Arthur "Art" Dreyling on May 17, 1963, in Mystic,...

Anthony J. Macioch Sr.

Anthony J. Macioch Sr.

September 8, 2016

Anthony J. Macioch Sr., age 77 of Hastings, died peacefully on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family, following an extended illness. Anthony Joseph was born July 8, 1939 in St. Paul to Joseph A. Macioch and Elenor Attwood. Tony was a graduate of St. Paul Johnson High School, class of 1958 and married...

Darlene L. Burvee-Schaffer

Darlene L. Burvee-Schaffer

September 5, 2016

Darlene L. Burvee-Schaffer, age 85 of Hampton, died peacefully on Monday, September 5, 2016 at Angels Care Center in Cannon Falls, following a brief illness. Darlene Luella, the daughter of Everett and Jesse (Martin) Jarman, was born on January 22, 1931, in Timber Lake, South Dakota. Following her graduation in 1948 from Doland High School in Doland, South Dakota,...

Charlon Mckenzie

Charlon Mckenzie

September 1, 2016

Charlon (Sherri) McKenzie was born to Oscar and Vera Lundgren in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin on December 17, 1935 and passed away on September 1, 2016 in Hastings, Minnesota. The fourth of seven siblings, she was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Bonny Joy and Donna Darlene, brother Douglas (Larry), and her husband Robert (Mac) McKenzie. After Sherri’s...

David John Wigness Jr.

David John Wigness Jr.

August 31, 2016

David J. Wigness Jr., age 22 of Hastings, died Wednesday, August 31, 2016 in Baudette, Minnesota, following injuries sustained in an automobile accident. David John Jr., the son of David John Sr. and Dawn (Pettit) Wigness, was born on June 29, 1994 in Hastings. He attended Hastings High School where he enjoyed being active in various choirs, especially: Show...

Armantha "Maxine" Aaron

Armantha "Maxine" Aaron

August 30, 2016

Armantha "Maxine" Aaron, age 97 of Hastings, died peacefully on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at Our Lady of Peace Hospice in St. Paul. Maxine, the daughter of Joseph and Bessie (Crump) Myers, was born on March 23, 1919 in Heyworth, Illinois. On March 28, 1944, Maxine was united in marriage to Chester Eugene Aaron in Kansas City, Missouri. They...

Katherine "Katy" Schmitt

Katherine "Katy" Schmitt

August 30, 2016

Katherine E. "Katy" Schmitt, age 89 of Hastings died unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at United Hospital in St. Paul. Katherine Elaine was born November 12, 1926 in Hastings to Karl and Ella (Tofstad) Hansen. She was a 1944 graduate of Hastings High School and married Lloyd J. Schmitt on June 25, 1947 in Hastings. Katy was formerly...

Lisa M Cross

Lisa M Cross

August 30, 2016

Lisa Maria Cross, age 50, of Hastings, passed away at Augustana Care Center on August 30, 2016. She was born in Minneapolis on January 27, 1966 to John Henry and Norma Cross. She graduated from Minnetonka High School in 1984. Lisa was a 30 year survivor of HIV. Lisa is survived by John Henry Cross, father (wife Judy) of...

Warren E. Christiansen

Warren E. Christiansen

August 29, 2016

Christiansen, Warren age 94, of Minneapolis passed away Monday, August 29. Preceded in death by wife, Francis. Survived by daughters, Carol Smith, Joyce (Damon) Warden, Betty Erickson; sons, Dean (Julie), Thomas (Brigette); 7 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Funeral service 12 Noon Friday, Sept. 2, with visitation one hour prior at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S.,...

Della Julia Saas

Della Julia Saas

August 26, 2016

Della Julia Saas, age 81, of Kenyon, MN and formerly of Hastings, died Friday, August 26, 2016 at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN.Della was born March 12, 1935 in Crosby, MN to Thomas and Julia (Bottenau) Edgington. She was a graduate of Crosby, MN High School and later married Norman Saas on August 1, 1959 in Blue Earth,...

Helen K. Graning

Helen K. Graning

August 25, 2016

Graning, Helen K. age 94, of Mpls. Preceded by husband, Rolf and daughter, Rebecca. Survived by sons, David (Mary) and Daniel (Jean) Graning; daughter, Kathryn Graning; son-in-law, Mark Perrier; 6 grandchildren & 4 great-grandchildren; sister, Doris Sohler. Memorial Service Wednesday, 4:30 PM, Augustana Home Chapel, 1007 E. 14th St., Mpls. Funeral Service Thursday, 11 AM at Living Spirit United Methodist...

Dean Wallace Brittain

Dean Wallace Brittain

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...

Jeffrey A. Barber

Jeffrey A. Barber

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...

James L Grier

James L Grier

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...

Raymond "Ray" Chapin

Raymond "Ray" Chapin

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...

Rosella "Rose" Lucker

Rosella "Rose" Lucker

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,...

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