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...

August 7, 2016

Delores Frandrup, age 81 of Hastings, died unexpectedly on Sunday, August 7, 2016. Delores Ann, the daughter of Milton and Helen (Meier) Karnick, was born on July 29, 1935 in Hastings. Following her graduation from Rosemount High School, Delores was united in marriage to Gerald "Jerry" Frandrup on August 21, 1954. She was a dedicated homemaker who loved being...

August 7, 2016

Gene was a gentle person. Whatever card life dealt him, he never complained. He was compassionate and kind, and never spoke negatively about anyone. He was a bronze-star Korean War combat veteran who always remembered the fallen comrades. Gene passed away August 7, 2016 at the age of 81 at the Minneapolis VA Hospital. Predeceased by parents, Albert Hietala...

August 6, 2016

Helen M. Bastien, age 95 of Hastings, died peacefully on Saturday, August 6, 2016 at Regina Medical Center, Hastings. Helen Marie, the daughter of Fred and Emma (Veilleux) McCoy, was born on March 21, 1921 in Salix, Iowa. On May 12, 1941, Helen was united in marriage to Stanley P. Bastien; he later preceded her in death on September...

August 5, 2016

Lawrence M. Ovsak, age 92 of Hastings, died peacefully on Friday, August 5, 2016 at Augustana Care of Hastings. Lawrence Michael, the son of Michael and Cecilia (Yanish) Ovsak, was born at the family farm in River Falls, Wisconsin, on August 15, 1923. He continued to farm until later working at H.D. Hudson Mfg. in Hastings. On February 22,...

August 5, 2016

Cheryl Louviere, age 56, of Hastings, passed away suddenly at home on August 5, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Hewitt. Cheryl was survived by her daughter, Ashley Hewitt (Nick Appert); son, Shane Louviere; grandchildren, Brody, Gavin, and Seth. A memorial gathering will be held on Thursday (8/11) from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at Wise...